2016 New York Times Best Seller Picture Books
Woollvin, B. (2016). Little Red. London, England: Two Hoots. Summary: A classic fairy tale of Red Riding Hood who is not so naive as her other tales in former story books. Red is clever, speechless on some pages, and obviously knows how to take care of herself. Repetition of the phrase " but not this little girl", adds to the minimal use of color choices that make a big impression in the book. Response: Kids will be glued to the page and will offer their inferences on their own. I love this book trailer!! It sets the perfect tone for the book. https://vimeo.com/160356197 Brown, M. W. and Robinson, C. (2016). The Dead Bird. New York, NY : Harper. Summary: Children come together to care for an animal that has died. Their love for life and the remembrance of familiar burial practices is evident in the text. The new illustrations give life to the b...