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SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OFFICIAL READING LIST — 2017 MIDWEST (Minnesota / Iowa / Nebraska / Wisconsin / Illinois / Michigan / Indiana / Ohio) PREK–K Author’s Residence: Green Bay, Wisconsin Publisher: Neal Porter Books Board Books Author’s Website: www.mirandapaul.com Baby Says “Moo!” Ava the Monster Slayer: A Warrior Who Wears Glasses by JoAnn Early Macken, illustrated by David Walker by Lisa Maggiore, illustrated by Ross Felten Book Description: Ask Baby what any animal says, and Baby an- Book Description: Ava’s “cute” and wears “adorable glasses,” but swers, “Moo!” Ride along with Baby and family to spot the animal she’s really a fierce monster slayer. When her beloved Piggy is left that makes Baby’s favorite sound! in the basement, it’s Ava to the rescue! Author’s Residence: Shorewood, Wisconsin Author’s Residence: Chicago, Illinois Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Publisher: Sky Pony Press Happy Birthday to You! Baby Loves Thermodynamics! by Michelle Medlock Adams, illustrated by Sandra Rodriguez by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Irene Chan Book Description: Follow along throughout a day of celebration, Book Description: Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, this clever concluding with a good-night blessing, then push the button to hear board book explores the transfer of energy as it flows from the sun the melody of “Happy Birthday.” to an apple to a baby. Author’s Residence: Bedford, Indiana Author’s Residence: Deerfield, Ilinois Publisher: Worthykids/Ideals Publisher: Charlesbridge Author’s Website: www.RuthSpiro.com Nonfiction Picture Book A Band of Babies by Carole Gerber, illustrated by Jane Dyer Sweet Dreams, Wild Animals! A Story of Sleep Book Description: A new toddler arrives at daycare, distributes toy by Eileen R. Meyer, illustrated by Laurie Caple instruments, and leads a musical adventure to a nearby store. Told Book Description: “A cozy combination of restful rhymes, natural in verse. Toot! Toot! Whee! Excellent reviews! history notes, and close-up pictures of snoozing creatures . ” Author’s Residence: Columbus, Ohio —Kirkus Reviews, 2015 Publisher: HarperCollins Author’s Residence: Illinois Author’s Website: www.carolegerber.com Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Cat Knit A Warm Winter Tail by Jacob Grant by Carrie A. Pearson, illustrated by Christina Wald Book Description: Cat and Yarn are the best of friends, until the day Book Description: Curious animals wonder how humans stay warm Yarn is knitted into a sweater for Cat. in the winter. Introduces animal adaptation strategies and offers Author’s Residence: Chicago, Illinois compare/contrast and rhyming elements. Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Author’s Residence: Marquette, Michigan Author’s Website: www.jacobgrantbooks.com Publisher: Arbordale Publishing Chester’s Christmas List Picture Book by Ann Page, illustrated by Bong Redila Book Description: Chester must choose between making his Christ- Animal Teachers mas wish list and helping his neighbor. Could the best Christmas by Janet Halfmann, illustrated by Katy Hudson gift be one Chester gives? Book Description: An entertaining combination of science and Author’s Residence: Chanhassen, Minnesota storytelling, this instructive title presents skills that a dozen Publisher: MeeGenius, Inc. different young animals have to learn—much like kids do! Author’s Residence: South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dragons from Mars Publisher: Blue Apple Books by Deborah Aronson, illustrated by Colin Jack Book Description: Two dragons who live on Mars decide to fly to Are We Pears Yet? Earth, invited by a young boy. But when they arrive, chaos ensues! by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Carin Berger Author’s Residence: Bloomfield Township, Michigan Book Description: The stage is set! In this hilarious and theatrical Publisher: HarperCollins book, two pear seeds endure a test of patience on the long journey to bear fruit. 53 SCBWI Official 2017 Reading List Ella and Penguin: A Perfect Match and unexpected adventure helps him discover that being small does by Megan Maynor, illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet indeed have its advantages. Book Description: Ella and Penguin are friends. And friends match, Author’s Residence: Onalaska, Wisconsin right? After a day of being matchy-matchy doesn’t go well, can they Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing still be friends? Author’s Residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota Manners Are Not for Monkeys Publisher: HarperCollins by Heather Tekavec, illustrated by David Huyck Author’s Website: www.meganmaynor.com Book Description: The zookeeper didn’t mean to cause trouble when she moved the monkeys near the picnic area. Will the mon- Frankenbunny keys ever act like monkeys again? by Jill Esbaum, illustrated by Alice Brereton Illustrator’s Residence: Northfield, Minnesota Book Description: Spencer the bunny tells readers how his big Publisher: Kids Can Press brothers made him believe monsters were real until he found a way to stop their torturous tales. Mary Had a Little Lizard Author’s Residence: Dixon, Iowa by Kayla Harren Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books Book Description: Mary and Lizard do everything together except go to school. A modern take on a classic song, this book is a silly, Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers’ Market satisfying celebration of new experiences and friendship. by Michelle Schaub, illustrated by Amy Huntington Author’s Residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota Book Description: Through eighteen lively poems, follow the ad- Publisher: Sky Pony Press ventures of two new friends and their canine companions as they Author’s Website: www.kaylaharren.com discover the delights of the farmers’ market. Author’s Residence: Downers Grove, Illinois Max Speed Publisher: Charlesbridge by Stephen Shaskan Author’s Website: www.michelleschaub.com Book Description: Max is off on the adventure of a lifetime in this adorable new picture book that proves all you need for a big adven- The Grouchies ture is a little imagination. by Debbie Wagenbach, illustrated by Steve Mack Author’s Residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota Book Description: A rhyming story that shows children creative Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ways to turn a grouchy mood around. Author’s Residence: Burlington, Iowa Mosquito Publisher: Magination Press by Virginia Kroll, illustrated by Betsy LePlatt Book Description: A pesky mosquito gets his due in this fun book The Jacket I Wear in the Snow full of wordplay, including rhyme, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. by Shirley Neitzel, illustrated by Nancy Winslow Parker Author’s Residence: Chanhassen, Minnesota Book Description: A child names all the clothes to wear in winter. Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company Rebus pictures show itchy sweater, bunchy long underwear, and other humorous snow-time gear. Most People Author’s Residence: Grand Rapids, Michigan by Michael Leannah, illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris Publisher: Greenwillow Book Description: Yes, children must be careful of strangers, but they need to know that most people in the world are caring, kind, The Kraken’s Rules for Making Friends and good. by Brittany R. Jacobs Author’s Residence: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Book Description: With a bad temper and a knack for destruction, Publisher: Tilbury House the deep sea’s most ferocious monster, the Kraken, goes on a jour- Author’s Website: www.michaelleannah.com ney to learn how to make a new chum. Author’s Residence: Yorkville, Illinois Mouseling’s Words Publisher: POW! Kids Books by Shutta Crum , illustrated by Ryan O’Rourke Book Description: A mouseling overcomes his fear and ventures out Lines of the family nest to find the greatest adventure of all: reading. by Sarvinder Naberhaus, illustrated by Melinda Beck Author’s Residence: Ann Arbor, Michigan Book Description: Lines, a STEM book garnering a star from PW, is Publisher: Clarion Books simple yet profound. Starting with a single line—lines continue and Author’s Website: www.shutta.com build the entire universe. Author’s Residence: Ames, Iowa The One Day House Publisher: Little Simon by Julia Durango, illustrated by Bianca Diaz Author’s Website: www.sarvinder.com Book Description: Young Wilson promises his elderly neighbor that he will fix up her house one day. When “one day” arrives, so do Little Isaac’s BIG Adventure friends and neighbors to help out. by Tracy Schuldt Helixon, illustrated by Jack Foster Author’s Residence: Ottawa, Illinois Book Description: Isaac is fed up with being little until a whimsical Publisher: Charlesbridge 54 SCBWI Official 2017 Reading List Author’s Website: www.juliadurango.com Salad Pie by Wendy BooydeGraaff, illustrated by Bryan Langdo The Pickwick’s Picnic Book Description: When Maggie arrived at the park, it was empty by Carol Brendler, illustrated by Renee Kurilla and it was quiet. Perfect for making Salad Pie. Then Herbert arrived. Book Description: Community cooperation turns a traffic jam into Author’s Residence: Kentwood, Michigan an opportunity for fun in this inventive counting book starring a pair Publisher: Ripple Grove Press of clever canine siblings. Author’s Website: www.wendybooydegraaff.com Author’s Residence: Arlington Heights, Illinois Publisher: Clarion Books Santa’s Gift by Angie Karcher, illustrated by Dana Karcher A Poet’s Bird Garden Book Description: A missing Santa statue is found in a junkyard. A by Laura Nyman Montenegro community comes together to patch, paint, and stand Santa back Book Description: When Natalie’s pet bird, Chirpie, escapes, there’s up where he belongs. only one thing to do: Call the poets! Together they create a beautiful Author’s Residence: Evansville, Indiana garden to lure her down. But is it enough? Publisher: M.T. Publishing Author’s Residence: Evanston, Illinois Author’s Website: www.rhymerev.com Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Books for Young Readers Seasons of Joy: Every Day Is for Outdoor Play The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark by Claudia Marie Lenart by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Dan Hanna Book Description: The pure delight of children playing outside is Book Description: Mr. Fish is faced with a bullying situation. He captured in dreamy wool paintings paired with verse that expresses learns the importance and the impact of speaking up.