Girl Wonder; A
Baseball Story in Nine innings by Deborah Hopkinson with pictures by Terry Widener, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, New York, NY 2003
The story of baseball pioneer Alta Weiss, who in 1907 at age 17 pitched for a semi-pro team, the Vermillion Independents. Even though she was a girl she knew that she could play well. For a bibliography of other women in baseball see the Hall of Fame site and for information about women in baseball today see www.womenplayingbaseball.com.
Its Summer! by Linda Glaser, illustrated by Susan Swan, The Millbrook Press, Brookfields, CT, 2003
A nice little book with lots of artfully illustrated things to do in the summer.
Eyes and Ears by Seymour Simon, HarperCollins Publishers, New York NY, 2003
All about how eyes and ears work that you might want to know, with clear close up and microscopic photographs and illustrations.
Why Do Rabbits Hop? And Other Questions About Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, and Gerbils by Joan Holub, Dial Books for Young Readers, New York, 2003
An easy to read, fact filled book about the behavior of popular pets.
Pictures for Miss Josie by Sandra Belton, pictures by Benny Andrews, HarperCollins Publishers, New York NY, 2003
The story of a young artist and his relationship with Josephine Carroll Smith, a teacher, principal, and Director of Elementary Education in Washington DC, who was responsible for influencing many young black men and the course of integration in the Washington public schools.
The Sundae Scoop by Stuart J. Murphy, Illustrated by Cynthia Jabar, HarperCollins Publishers, New York NY, 2003
A picture book about making ice-cream sundaes with hot fudge, nuts, sprinkles and caramel, that simultaneously teaches about the mathematics of combinations.
Not Just Tutus by Rachel Isadora, P. G. Putnam's Sons, New York, 2003
Short funny poems about the mishaps, the hard work and the triumphs of ballet.
¡Pio Peep! Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes selected by Alma Flor & F. Isabel Campoy, English Adaptations by Alice Schertle, illustrated by Viví Escrivá, HarperCollins Publishers, New York NY, 2003
An illustrated collection of 29 nursery rhymes with both the original Spanish and an English translation.
Into the Woods; John James Audubon Lives His Dream by Robert Burleigh, paintings by Wendell Minor, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Simon and Schuster, New York, 2003
An imaginary letter written as if from the real artist, who was the author of the first guide book to birds of North America, to his father, who wanted him to be a business man instead, is the basis of this book.
Full, Full, Full of Love by Trish Cooke, illustrated by Paul Howard, Candlewick Press, Cambridge, MA 2003
For Jay Sunday dinner at Gran's house is full of hugs, kisses and all kinds of tasty food enjoyed with an extended family.
Bear Wants More by Karma Wilson, illustrations by Jane Chapman, Margaret K. McElderry Books, Simon and Schuster, New York, NY 2003
Bear wakes up in the spring very thin and hungry so his friends help him to find some food.
The Purple Ribbon by Sharelle Byars Moranville, illustrated by Anna Alter, Henry Holt and Company, New York, NY 2003
A very special ribbon helps keep Spring, a field mouse, and her family of baby mice safe through many adventures together.
Zara's Hats by Paul Meisel, Dutton Children's Books, New York, NY 2003
Zara saves her father's hat business with a bit of imagination when his supply of fancy feathers runs out.
How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry, The Blue Sky Press, Scholatic Inc., New York, NY 2003
This story tells about the entire cycle of planting, tending and harvesting a garden through the year, including a lot of factual material and accurate illustrations of plants and pests, though it is told from the perspective of a groundhog, squirrel and other animals
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