For Younger Readers 2000-2001 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2002 PRINT/BRAILLE Bark, George BR 12040 by Jules Feiffer 1 volume A mother dog is concerned when her puppy George cannot bark. He can quack and meow and moo, but no "arf" comes out. So his mother takes George to the vet to find a solution. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. Barn Savers BR 13011 by Linda Oatman High 1 volume A young boy's account of a day spent working with his father to recycle materials from an old barn. He also tells about the iron horse on a weather vane that his father lets him take as a special keepsake. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Buttons BR 13070 by Brock Cole 1 volume When an old man eats so much that his britches burst and his buttons pop into the fire, his three daughters think up different plans for replacing them. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella BR 12038 by Robert D. San Souci 1 volume Based on a French Creole version of Cinderella set on a Caribbean island. Cendrillon's godmother tells how she helps her goddaughter go to a party where she meets her true love. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1998. A Child's Calendar BR 12048 by John Updike 1 volume A poem for each month of the year, beginning with January. Describes special features--activities, holidays, weather-- of the month as experienced someplace like New England. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Crazy Horse's Vision BR 13064 by Joseph Bruchac 1 volume A story based on the life of the quiet and generous Lakota youth who grew up to be a courageous warrior and leader. It explains how he sought a vision to help his people and received his adult name, Crazy Horse, from his father. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2000. Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? BR 13067 by Eric Carle 1 volume The question in the title is answered with a resounding "yes!" and so are its repetitions citing eleven other animals. An end note provides the names of animal babies, parents, and groups listed in the book. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. Dreamtime: A Book of Lullabies BR 12033 compiled by Belinda Hollyer 1 volume Thirty lullabies--some new and some old-time favorites-- offer a sense of peace and comfort at bedtime. Includes works by Eleanor Farjeon, Eve Merriam, Walter de la Mare, and Russell Hoban. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. The Drums of Noto Hanto BR 13002 by J. Alison James 1 volume Villagers in ancient Japan use their wits to avert an attack by a fleet of samurai warriors. Relying on their mighty drums, masks of bark and seaweed, and beach bonfires, residents frighten off the invaders. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. An Edward Lear Alphabet BR 12043 by Edward Lear 1 volume Nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1871. Finn MacCoul and His Fearless Wife: A Giant of a Tale from Ireland BR 12034 retold by Robert Byrd 1 volume Irish giant Finn MacCoul, who is a bit cowardly, finds himself in trouble after building a stone bridge between Ireland and Scotland. Now the mean Scottish giant Cucullin can come across to Ireland and attack Finn. Fortunately Finn's wife, Oonagh, has a plan to save him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. The Full Belly Bowl BR 13009 by Jim Aylesworth 1 volume When a very old man rescues a wee small man from a fox, he receives a magic bowl in gratitude, with specific instructions for handling it. But there will be some unfortunate complications if the bowl is not stored upside down. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Gershon's Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year BR 13076 retold by Eric A. Kimmel 1 volume Once a year on Rosh Hashanah, Gershon would stuff his thoughtless acts into a sack and throw them into the sea. But when his sins threaten the lives of his beloved twin children, Gershon truly repents of his wicked ways. A retelling of a Hasidic legend. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K- 3. 2000. Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide to Food and Nutrition BR 12047 by Lizzy Rockwell 1 volume Explains why good food is important to good health. Describes the six basic kinds of nutrients--carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals--how the body uses them and which foods provide them. Explains the food guide pyramid for the recommended number of daily servings. Includes five recipes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Goodnight Moon BR 13012 by Margaret Wise Brown 1 volume As a little bunny settles into bed, he bids good night to familiar objects in his room and even some outside. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1947. Gorilla Walk BR 13020 by Ted Lewin and Betsy Lewin 1 volume The authors recount their 1997 trek into a Uganda game preserve to observe mountain gorillas. They describe their arduous hike into the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, how the trackers located the silverbacks, and the behavior of the animals. Concludes with facts about mountain gorillas. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 1999. Henry Hikes to Fitchburg BR 13066 by D.B. Johnson 1 volume Young Henry and his friend both want to go to Fitchburg. Henry decides to walk the thirty miles, while his friend works for the fare to take the train. Based on a passage from Henry Thoreau's Walden. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 2000. Hercules BR 12049 by Robert Burleigh 1 volume Retells the story of Hercules and the last labor he must perform to gain his freedom. This twelfth and most difficult task is to bring back Cerberus, the monster three-headed dog that guards the underworld. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. The House of Wisdom BR 13001 by Florence Parry Heide and Judith Heide Gilliland 1 volume Based on the true story of Ishaq, a young boy in ninth- century Baghdad. When the caliph sends him on an expedition in search of books for the House of Wisdom, Ishaq enjoys his journey. But his greatest discovery is the power of the written word. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1999. How Tall, How Short, How Far Away BR 12045 by David A. Adler 1 volume Introduction to the concept of measurement. Explains terms based on the dimensions of human body parts, the system used in ancient Egypt; the customary system--inch, foot, yard, mile--used in the United States; and the metric system preferred by most of the world. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K- 3. 1999. How to Catch an Elephant BR 13014 by Amy Schwartz 1 volume To catch an elephant, you need three cakes, two raisins, one telescope, and a pair of tweezers. Then you ask Uncle Jack to show you "the place where elephants go." And remember-- elephants love raisins, not cakes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. The Huckabuck Family: And How They Raised Popcorn in Nebraska and Quit and Came Back BR 12050 by Carl Sandburg 1 volume When Pony Pony Huckabuck finds a Chinese silver slipper buckle in a squash, her parents say it is a sign their luck will change one way or another. That very night a fire starts popping the popcorn harvest on their farm. One of the Rootabaga Stories, first published in 1923. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Hush! A Thai Lullaby BR 12025 by Minfong Ho 1 volume A mother in the countryside of Thailand lays her baby in a hammock. She hushes all of the animals so her baby can rest. At the end, everyone is asleep except the baby. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1996. If You Hopped like a Frog BR 13063 by David M. Schwartz 1 volume Compares humans with animals and insects to show what it means to compare things by ratio and proportion. Describes the tiny shrew's diet, for example, and poses the question, "What would you eat if you ate three times your weight?" PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1999. In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers BR 12035 1 volume Thirteen poems in praise of fathers. Contains short biographical notes about the poets. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 1997. In the Time of the Drums BR 13010 by Kim L. Siegelson 1 volume Mentu, an American-born slave boy from the Georgia Sea Islands, learns African traditions from his grandmother Twi. But one day, drums announce the arrival of a boat loaded with unhappy Ibo slaves, and African-born Twi leaves Mentu to lead the Ibo out of captivity. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. Coretta Scott King Award. 1999. Joseph Had a Little Overcoat BR 13008 by Simms Taback 1 volume Joseph starts with an overcoat. When it is old and worn, he makes it into a jacket. The original material becomes smaller and smaller until he arrives at the moral of the tale. Adapted from a Yiddish folk song. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Medal. 1999. The Khan's Daughter: A Mongolian Folktale BR 12002 by Laurence Yep 1 volume A poor, young shepherd wants to marry the khan's pretty daughter but must succeed at three tasks to prove his worth. Fortunately he receives help from an unexpected source. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1997. Leo the Late Bloomer BR 13068 by Robert Kraus 1 volume Little tiger Leo couldn't do anything the other young animals were doing; he couldn't read, write, draw, eat neatly, or even speak. Leo's father was worried, but Leo's mother was certain Leo was just a late bloomer. And in his own good time, Leo proved his mother right! PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1971. Little Bunny on the Move BR 13007 by Peter McCarty 1 volume A little bunny is hurrying through the countryside, past other animals and even past a little girl who wants him for a pet. For the little bunny has a special destination. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) BR 13061 retold by Philemon Sturges 1 volume When the Little Red Hen wakes up from her nap, she scratches through her cupboard, finds a can of tomato sauce, and decides to make a pizza. But she is missing some ingredients, and her friends duck, cat, and dog are too busy to help--until the pizza is done. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Mandy Sue Day BR 13003 by Roberta Karim 1 volume Mandy Sue's farmer father promises each of the children one day without chores, and today is Mandy Sue day. She spends it riding and talking to her horse, Ben, and although Mandy Sue is blind, she knows her best friend's ears flick back to hear her. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1994. Measuring Penny BR 12026 by Loreen Leedy 1 volume When Lisa has a homework assignment to measure something, she chooses her dog, Penny, and she tries to measure all the other types of dogs in the park, too. After returning home, Lisa calculates how much food and water Penny consumes, and she figures out the cost of having a pet--in time and money but not in love, which can't be measured. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1997. My Rows and Piles of Coins BR 13013 by Tololwa M. Mollel 1 volume A Tanzanian boy saves his money for a long time to buy a bicycle to carry goods to market for his mother. But his savings are nowhere near enough for a new bicycle. Then his parents find a way to reward him for his good intentions. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Coretta Scott King Honor. 1999. The Night before Christmas BR 12029 by Clement Moore 1 volume Original version of the well-known Christmas poem about a visit from St. Nicholas. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1998. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish BR 13073 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume (Reissue) Nonsense verses for beginning readers feature such creatures as Yinks, Zeds, Gacks, Yops, Gox, and Wumps. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1960. 100th Day Worries BR 13069 by Margery Cuyler 1 volume Jessica is a worrier, and now her teacher wants each pupil to collect one hundred things to bring to class for the one- hundredth day of school. Jessica can't think of what to bring, and her assignment is due. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000. One Lighthouse, One Moon BR 13062 by Anita Lobel 1 volume In this concept book Nini the cat sees different colored shoes for each day of the week, describes various activities for every month of the year, and counts from one to ten by the seashore. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2000. One Tiger Growls: A Counting Book of Animal Sounds BR 12046 by Ginger Wadsworth 1 volume Introduces the numbers from one to twenty--the numeral and word--using animals, birds, or insects for counting. Presents some facts about their behavior and the noises they make: kittens meow, coyotes yowl yip-yip-yip, and frogs croak ribbit-ribbit. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. Ouch! A Tale from Grimm BR 12027 retold by Natalie Babbitt 1 volume When a baby boy, Marco, is born to an ordinary family, a fortune-teller predicts he will marry a princess. But the king puts many obstacles in his way, including an errand to the devil. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1998. Pegasus BR 12024 retold by Marianna Mayer 1 volume When heroic Bellerophon is sent on a mission to kill the monster Chimera, he realizes he is being sent to his doom. A wise man advises him to seek the help of the magical winged horse, Pegasus. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6. 1998. Pete's a Pizza BR 12028 by William Steig 1 volume One day when Pete is in a bad mood, his father tries to cheer him up by pretending to make Pete into a pizza. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. Queenie, One of the Family BR 12041 by Bob Graham 1 volume While out on a walk, Caitlin's dad rescues a hen from a lake. They name her Queenie, and she stays in their home for a while. Even after Queenie is returned to her farm, she finds a way to be part of Caitlin's family. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1997. Sammy and the Dinosaurs BR 13004 by Ian Whybrow 1 volume When Sammy finds some toy dinosaurs in Gran's attic, they become his favorite companions. Then one day he leaves them on a train and is upset until Gran comes to the rescue. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1999. Sebastian: A Book about Bach BR 12044 by Jeanette Winter 1 volume A biography of the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Describes how he overcame a difficult childhood through his encompassing love of music: from playing instruments to singing to creating new music. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2- 4. 1999. Sindbad: From the Tales of the Thousand and One Nights BR 13018 retold by Ludmila Zeman 1 volume Among the tales that Shahrazad told the king to hold his interest and prolong her life is this one about the wealthy merchant Sindbad and his adventurous voyages to strange and perilous places. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Snowflake Bentley BR 12032 by Jacqueline Briggs Martin 1 volume The biography of Wilson Bentley, who loved the beauty of nature and wanted to share that loveliness with others. Especially intrigued by snowflakes, he taught himself how to photograph them, and that became his lifelong project. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. Caldecott Medal. 1998. Spectacular Science: A Book of Poems BR 13005 selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins 1 volume A collection of fifteen poems exploring the physical world. Includes "What Is Science?" by Rebecca Kai Dotlich, "Magnet" by Valerie Worth, "Dinosaur Bone" by Alice Schertle, "How?" by Lee Bennett Hopkins, "What Are You, Wind?" by Mary O'Neill, and "Stars" by Carl Sandburg. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 1999. The Story of the Incredible Orchestra: An Introduction to Musical Instruments and the Symphony Orchestra BR 13065 by Bruce Koscielniak 1 volume Traces the history of the orchestra, the development of musical instruments, and the growth of musical styles from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. Introduces famous composers and the instruments they feature. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4. 2000. Swine Lake BR 12036 by James Marshall 1 volume A hungry wolf interested in eating a pig attends the Boarshoi Ballet's performance of Swine Lake only to become caught up in the story on stage. The next night he goes to the ballet again and surprises the audience and himself. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. A Symphony of Whales BR 13006 by Steve Schuch 1 volume Young Glashka's sled dogs lead her to thousands of Beluga whales trapped by the ice freezing over a great bay. An icebreaker clears a path for the whales, but they don't leave until Glashka's dream about music provides a solution for their rescue. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. This Land Is Your Land BR 12031 by Woody Guthrie 1 volume Complete lyrics of the American folk song written by Guthrie in the 1940s. Accompanied by a tribute from folksinger and friend Pete Seeger and a biographical scrapbook of the main facts about Woody Guthrie's life. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1998. The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest BR 13015 by Steve Jenkins 1 volume Discusses the history and geography of the tallest mountain peak in the world, which is located between Nepal and China. Describes the equipment needed to climb Mount Everest and what dangers are involved. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 2-4 and older readers. 1999. Under the Lemon Moon BR 13019 by Edith Hope Fine 1 volume After a thief steals all the lemons from Rosalinda's tree and breaks one of its branches, her grandmother tells her about La Anciana--the Old One who wanders the Mexican countryside helping things grow. Rosalinda meets La Anciana and, under the light of the full lemon moon, learns about healing. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. Weslandia BR 12042 by Paul Fleischman 1 volume Wesley has a great idea for a summer project--to grow his own staple food crop and use it as the basis for his own civilization. His garden becomes a place for all kinds of changes. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 1999. When Sophie Gets Angry--Really, Really Angry... BR 13017 by Molly Bang 1 volume When Sophie loses her temper and becomes angry with the whole world, she runs outside to climb her favorite tree. Then she calms down and returns home relaxed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. Caldecott Honor. 1999. William Shakespeare and the Globe BR 12039 by Aliki 1 volume A brief biography of William Shakespeare, the playwright and poet, with quotations from his works and descriptions of Elizabethan England. Tells about actor/director Sam Wanamaker and building a replica of the Globe Theatre, where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 1999. A World of Words: An ABC of Quotations BR 12037 edited by Tobi Tobias 1 volume From animal to zoo, a word for each letter of the alphabet heads a quotation echoing that word. Quotes from e.e. cummings, J.R.R. Tolkien, Wallace Stevens, Langston Hughes, and Seamus Heaney, among others. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1998. Yoshi's Feast BR 13072 by Kimiko Kajikawa 1 volume When Yoshi's neighbor, Sabu the eel broiler, attempts to charge him for the delicious-smelling aromas he has been enjoying, Yoshi hatches a plan to enrich them both. Adapted from a Japanese folktale. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2000.