Get ready, get set, and vote for your favorite book in the kindergarten to 2nd grade age range. In case you don’t have time to read these fabulous books (although we highly suggest you do) here is some information about each of the K-2 Children’s Choice Book Awards Finalists!
The Birthday Pet
By Ellen Javernick
, Illustrations by Kevin O’ Malley
All Danny really wants for his birthday is a turtle. Turtles are fun to watch, quiet, don’t get fur everywhere and most importantly, don’t run away! But Danny’s family has different ideas about what pets are best! After a dog, a kitten, a bird and even a rat, Danny finally gets his birthday wish. Follow Danny and his pet adventures with Kevin O’ Malley’s charming colored-penciled illustrations, and Ellen Javernick’s delightful stanzas. A perfect story for any child who has ever had their heart set on a pet!
LuLu the Big Little Chick
By Paulette Bogan
LuLu has had enough of everyone telling her she is too small to do things! Sure she is small, but she wants to be big, so LuLu decides to run away! On her journey to far, far away, LuLu encounters some big animals: a horse, a cow, a sheep and finally a very loud crow! Luckily for LuLu her mom is not too far behind. LuLu the Big Little Chick, a story of a little one’s big determination and the power of a mother’s love, is the perfect story for any child who is ready (or not so ready) to take on the world!
Mouse was Mad
By Linda Urban, Illustrated by Henry Cole
Mouse sure is hopping mad, but he doesn’t know what to do about it! Should he scream like Bobcat? Stomp like Bear? Or hop like Hare? Finally Mouse learns that maybe his own way of being mad is better than anyone else’s. Linda Urban’s story uses a charming mouse to teach kids about self-expression, and more importantly, that no one’s feelings are exactly alike. Check out a book review by our very own Erica Perl and her daughter Bougie.
The Odd Egg
By Emily Gravett
Every bird except for duck can lay an egg! Since Duck feels left out, he finds his very own egg. Except Duck’s egg is not like anyone else’s. While all of the other birds’ eggs start to hatch, Duck is left caring for his odd, but what he thinks is beautiful egg. Little does Duck know he is in for quite a surprise when his egg finally hatches! With calming, clever
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