SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OFFICIAL READING LIST | WINTER 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS ATLANTIC (Pennsylvania / Delaware / New Jersey / Washington D.C. / Virginia / West Virginia / Maryland) . 3 AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND (Summer 2016) . 13 CALIFORNIA / HAWAII . 17 CANADA . 29 INTERNATIONAL / OTHER . 33 MID-SOUTH (Kansas / Louisiana / Arkansas / Tennessee / Kentucky / Missouri / Mississippi) . 35 MIDDLE EAST / INDIA / ASIA . 41 MIDWEST (Minnesota / Iowa / Nebraska / Wisconsin / Illinois / Michigan / Indiana / Ohio) . 43 NEW ENGLAND (Maine / Vermont / New Hampshire / Connecticut / Massachusetts / Rhode Island) . 55 NEW YORK . 63 SOUTHEAST (Florida / Georgia / South Carolina / North Carolina / Alabama) . 69 SOUTHWEST (Nevada / Arizona / Utah / Colorado / Wyoming / New Mexico) . 77 TEXAS / OKLAHOMA . 83 UK / IRELAND . 89 WEST (Washington / Oregon / Alaska / Idaho / Montana / North Dakota / South Dakota) . 93 SPANISH / BILINGUAL . 101 SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OFFICIAL READING LIST — WINTER 2016/2017 ATLANTIC (Pennsylvania / Delaware / New Jersey / Washington D.C. / Virginia / West Virginia / Maryland) PREK-K Chick-O-Saurus Rex by Lenore Jennewein, illustrated by Daniel Jennewein Board Book Book Description: Bullied Little Chick discovers his connection to the T-Rex and finds his inner courage to save the farm from a wolf. Away We Go! A Shape and Seek Book Author’s Residence: Burke, Virginia by Chieu Anh Urban Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Book Description: Filled with planes, trains, and automobiles, this book teaches basic shapes through bold designs and inventive die- Chicken Story Time cuts on every page. by Sandy Asher, illustrated by Mark Fearing Author’s Residence: Laytonsville, Maryland Book Description: One librarian, one book, children . and chick- Publisher: Cartwheel Books ens! No one can hear the story for all the clucking and chuck- ling. What to do? The Colors of Ancient Egypt Author’s Residence: Lancaster, Pennsylvania by Amy Mullen Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers Book Description: A sweetly simple board book that will help little ones learn their colors while dipping a toe into the history and The Daring Prince Dashing culture of ancient Egypt. by Marilou T. Reeder, illustrated by Karl West Author’s Residence: Arlington, Virginia Book Description: Prince Dashing bathes with crocodiles and toasts Publisher: PomegranateKids s’mores by dragon’s breath. Will he ever find a friend as daring as he is? Nonfiction Picture Book Author’s Residence: Devon, Pennsylvania Publisher: Sky Pony Press Spectacular Spots by Susan Stockdale Five Little Ducklings Go to School Book Description: Spectacular Spots introduces young readers to by Carol Roth, illustrated by Sean Julian the many ways in which animals around the world wear and benefit Book Description: It’s time for five little ducklings to go to school. from their spots. Four of them are excited, but not the fifth little duckling. Can Mama Author’s Residence: Chevy Chase, Maryland reassure him? Publisher: Peachtree Publishers Author’s Residence: New Jersey Publisher: NorthSouth Books What About Me? Twelve Ways to Get Your Parents’ Attention Without Hitting Your Sister Gazpacho for Nacho by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, illustrated by Mits Katayama by Tracey Kyle, illustrated by Carolina Farias Book Description: A gentle remedy for sibling rivalry. Shows kids Book Description: Nacho likes to eat only one thing—gazpacho! He kind, helpful, and creative ways they can ask for the attention they won’t try other dishes—until he discovers miles and piles of mouth- need. watering vegetables at the market. Author’s Residence: Princeton, New Jersey Author’s Residence: Woodbridge, Virginia Publisher: Parenting Press Publisher: Two Lions Picture Book The Gingerbread Man’s School Adventure by Sherri Maret, illustrated by Emily McMichael Bed Hog Book Description: A gingerbread man, who fears he will be eaten by two children or their mother, finds himself at an elementary school by Georgette Noullet, illustrated by David Slonim seeking help. Book Description: Poor Bailey! The lovable pooch can’t find a com- Author’s Residence: Newville, Pennsylvania fortable place to snuggle. Everyone calls him a “bed hog,” and they Publisher: Sunbury Press make him move! Author’s Residence: Economy, Pennsylvania Publisher: Two Lions 3 SCBWI Official Winter 2016 Reading List Goodnight, Manger Pigloo by Laura Sassi, illustrated by Jane Chapman by Anne Marie Pace, illustrated by Lorna Hussey Book Description: How will Baby Jesus ever get to sleep in the noisy Book Description: Pigloo is an explorer and wants to visit the North stable? A humorous rhyming bedtime story - perfect for Christmas Pole. Can he make it there and back before lunch? or any time of year. Author’s Residence: Charlottesville, Virginia Author’s Residence: Cranford, New Jersey Publisher: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers Publisher: Zonderkidz Pocket’s Christmas Wish A Loon Alone by Ann Bonwill, illustrated by Russell Julian by Pamela Love, illustrated by Shannon Sycks Book Description: A small bunny goes in search of the true meaning Book Description: On a lake in Maine, a loon chick uses his instincts of Christmas. to survive when temporarily separated from his parents. Author’s Residence: Burke, Virginia Author’s Residence: Columbia, Maryland Publisher: Oxford University Press Publisher: Down East Books The Princess and the Frogs Mine! by Veronica Bartles, illustrated by Sara Palacios by Susie Lee Jin Book Description: Princess Cassandra desperately wants a pet Book Description: A bunch of bunnies vie for ownership of a big frog, but when she kisses them goodnight, Whoosh! they turn into found carrot. princes. And princes aren’t pets! Author’s Residence: Fort Lee, New Jersey Author’s Residence: Baltimore, Maryland Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publisher: Balzer & Bray Mr. Particular: The World’s Choosiest Champion Red Sled by Jason Kirschner by Patricia Thomas, illustrated by Chis Demarest Book Description: Mr. Particular, the world’s choosiest champion, Book Description: Lad. Dad. Snowfall. Sled. Together they make must prove to his friends in the Super-Duper Group that even the a joyous winter adventure. Sprightly rhymed story is told in an super-squeamish can save the day! ancient poetry form--perfect for young readers. Author’s Residence: Montclair, New Jersey Author’s Residence: Carbondale, Pennsylvania Publisher: Sterling Children’s Publisher: Boyds Mills Press Nice Try, Tooth Fairy Why Are the Pigs Purple? by Mary Olson, illustrated by Katherine Tillotson by Sharon Stanley, illustrated by Eugene Ruble Book Description: In this gently humorous story, an assortment of Book Description: A madcap adventure where traditional punctua- animals parades through Emma’s bedroom looking for their teeth tion and meter take holiday and hilarity rules. This rollicking tale of after the Tooth Fairy gets them all mixed up. pigs gone wild will leave you breathless! Author’s Residence: Washington, DC Author’s Residence: Ashland, Virginia Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing One Big Pair of Underwear Why Do Computers Know So Much? by Laura Gehl, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld by Jennifer Shand, illustrated by Daniele Fabbri Book Description: Count and share with...underwear! This seriously Book Description: Have fun while learning about technology in this silly picture book irresistibly combines the concepts of counting and book! This title is part of the Why Do series, books that are humor- sharing. ous, silly and educational! Author’s Residence: Chevy Chase, Maryland Author’s Residence: Charlottesville, Virginia Publisher: Beach Lane Books Publisher: Flowerpot Press One Word Pearl You’re My Boo by Nicole Groeneweg, illustrated by Hazel Mitchell by Kate Dopirak, illustrated by Lesley Breen Withrow Book Description: Pearl is a collector of words. One day her words Book Description: In a sweet rhyming ode to unconditional love, are blown away. What will she do when she has no words left? debut author Kate Dopirak celebrates the silly ups and downs of life Author’s Residence: Virginia with a little one. Publisher: Charlesbridge Author’s Residence: Wexford, Pennsylvania Publisher: Beach Lane Books Peanut Butter & Brains by Joe McGee, illustrated by Charles Santoso Book Description: Reginald doesn’t shuffle along with the rest of the zombies. He doesn’t want brains; all he wants is a PB&J sandwich. Be true to yourself! Author’s Residence: Emmaus, Pennsylvania Publisher: Harry N. Abrams 4 SCBWI Official Winter 2016 Reading List GRADES 1-2 Dumpling Soup by Jama Kim Rattigan, illustrated by Lillian Hsu-Flanders Chapter Book Book Description: Marisa makes dumplings for the first time to cel- ebrate the New Year in Hawaii. Will her family eat her funny-look- Zapato Power #6: Freddie Ramos Rules New York ing dumplings? by Jacqueline Jules, illustrated by Miguel Benítez Author’s Residence: Fairfax, Virginia Book Description: Freddie Ramos, the boy with super-powered Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers purple sneakers, visits New York and helps his Uncle Jorge plan a special surprise at Rockefeller Center. From Here to There Author’s Residence: Arlington, Virginia by Sue Fliess, illustrated by Christiane Engel Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company Book Description: Here and There can’t play together, so they become pen pals. But soon they find a way to change the distance Historical Fiction between them forever.