He intends to decorate the necks of all the goats, hoping that the townspeople will then admire them am much am they admire the flower-laden cows.Īllen, Gertrude E. This fanciful tale relates the story of a little goat who goes in search of some beautiful alpine flowers.

Young children will find this book especially delightful.Īllamand, Pascale. In this intriguing picture book, partially seen objects become unexpected surprises when the whole picture is revealed. Children will enjoy the humor and unusual arrangement of some of the poems.Īgostinelli, Maria Enrica.

This delightful book is full of clever poetry, all about food. An information/concept book about spring, a time when animals, plants, and people prepare for mummer.Īdoff, Arnold. Instead she adopts a habit that lingers with um today.Īdelson, Leone. Through this experience, Mosquito learns never to tell tales. In this 1976 Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito starts a tall tale that is passed to Iguana, Python, Rabbit, and finally to Mother Owl. The annotated bibliographies as well as the final section, 'Guidelines for Choosing Books,' will provide valuable insight and help clarify how the works in these two sections might be used.Īardema, Verna.

The two sections titled 'Books for Analysis and Discussion,' one for grades 6-8 and another for grades 8-12, focus on the third concept and are included for the distinct purpose of helping students develop discernment. The works listed in the general bibliographies are intended for recreational reading and focus on the first two ideas. These three concepts undergird the choices we have made for Best Books. But how does one determine what is 'best' when choosing books for young people? Good books, like good companions, should broaden a student's world, encourage him to appreciate what is lovely, and help him discern between truth and falsehood. 'Live always in the best company when you read,' said Sydney Smith, a nineteenth-century clergyman.

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