This section includes descriptions and links to recommended picture books that make excellent feature books in different themes or are special favorites that can extend and enrich the study of a particular subject.
I - Books by author
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The Dreamkeeper
In a letter to his granddaughter the author introduces the Dreamkeeper, a man who roams the dream world, capturing wild spirits and returning them to the Dreamtree where they can live in peace and safety.
All Kinds of Trains
Colorful, detailed pictures and accurate text present a brief history of trains and describe various types of trains and their uses.
The Ugly Duckling
Set in the wilds of Africa, this stunning interpretation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale portrays African animals and landscapes with beautiful detail.
The Night Before Christmas
The famous poem set in an African village by brilliantly colored illustrations.
The Princess and the Pea
The classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale of the search for a “real” princess, colorfully set in Africa.
Heart Stones
A small book of photographs of heart-shaped stones, each with a thought-provoking word as caption.
Today and Today
The author has selected 22 of his favorite poems by the haiku master Issa to tell the story of a year in the life of a family.