Out of 40 nominations in this category, here are the five finalists:
3-D ABC: A Sculptural Alphabet
written and illustrated by Bob Raczka
Milbrook Press
This art exhibit in a book begins with "A is for Arrow" and ends with "Z is for Zigzags." In between a and z, readers are treated to a visual feast, with the different types of sculpture and the materials they use both indoors and out clearly explained.
Aliens Are Coming!: The True Account Of The 1938 War Of The Worlds Radio Broadcast
written and illustrated by Meghan McCarthy
Knopf
McCarthy's funny illustrations— of wide-eyed cartoonish people in a panic, drooling aliens on city streets, and long-legged Martian vehicles taking over the country—are among the many highlights of the book subtitled The True Account Of The 1938 War Of The Worlds Radio Broadcast.
An Egg Is Quiet
written by Dianna Aston; illustrated by Sylvia Long
Chronicle Books
This uncommonly elegant title explores eggs in their many shapes, sizes, colors, textures, and other qualities. With layered, wonder-filled text and gorgeous ink-and-watercolor art, it's earned a standing ova-tion.
An Island Grows
written by Lola M. Schaefer; illustrated by Cathie Felstead
Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins
Simple rhymed couplets and colorful collage illustrations tell of an island's formation, from the initial undersea volcanic eruption to the arrival of flora, fauna, people and culture. A graceful, engaging lesson in basic geology for young children.
Little Lost Bat
written by Sandra Markle; illustrated by Alan Marks
Charlesbridge
Markle describes the early life of the Mexican free-tailed bat. Her research is reflected in the storyline which also has an emotional tug to pull the child into the book. Marks evokes the darkness of the cave and evening sky and tenderly depicts the faces of mother and child.
Hey, it was a team effort -- Anastasia, Susan, Camille, Deb and I each wrote up a summary. Who wrote what? We'll never tell. (Unless we do.)
Posted by: Chris Barton | January 01, 2007 at 08:37 AM