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This curated list features engaging picture books that explore themes of diversity, acceptance, and emotions, suitable for children from Pre-K to 6th grade. Highlights include *Amazing Faces* by L.B. Hopkins, which celebrates human emotions across different races, and *One Potato, Two Potato* by C. Defelice, addressing themes of racism. Award-winning titles like *Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy* and *Tuck Me In* are also included, offering valuable lessons in a fun and accessible format. A great resource for young readers and educators alike!
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Defelice, C. (2006). One potato, two potato. Illus by Andrea U’Ren. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Genre: Fiction Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): 2nd- 4th Grade Awards: Texas Bluebonnet Award 2008-2009 Master List; Texas Bluebonnet Award winner; 2009 Parents' Choice Award (Gold), 2006
Claflin, W. (2008). The uglified ducky: A Maynard Moose tale. Illus by James Stimson. Atlanta: August House, INC. Genre: Fantasy Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): K- 4th Grade Awards: Texas Bluebonnet Award 2010-2011 Master List
Hacohen, D. & Scharschmidt, S. (2010). Tuck me in. Illus. by author. Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press. Genre: Fantasy Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): Pre-K – 1st Grade Awards: ALA Notable Children's Books, 2011; Texas Library Association 2X2 Reading List, 2011
Bildner, P. (2002). Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy. Illus by C. F. Payne. New York: Simon & Schuter Books for Young Readers. Genre: Fiction Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): 3rd- 5th Grade Awards: Texas Bluebonnet Award winner, 2004; Texas Bluebonnet Award 2003-2004 Master List
Hopkins, L. B. (2010). Amazing faces. Illus. by Chris Soentpiet. New York: Lee and Low Books Inc. By depicting people of many races, this picture book uses all kinds of everyday faces to show all types of emotions that we feel everyday. One can see emotions of love, pride, sadness/loneliness, content, admiration, relief, excitement, and peace written on the faces of the people who are illustrated in this book. There are also descriptions of history, age, wisdom, and honor in these amazing faces; things that we as humans all share. Genre: Poetry Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): 4th- 6th grade Awards: 2011-2012 Texas Bluebonnet Masters
Pichon, L. (2008). The three horrid little pigs. Illus by author. Wilton, CT: Tiger Tales. Genre: Fiction or Fantasy Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): K- 2nd Grade Awards: N.A.
Galdone, P. (1985). Rumpelstiltskin. Illus by author. New York: Clarion Books. Revise Genre: Folklore Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): 1st- 5th Grade Awards: N.A.
Beaty, A. (2011). Hide and sheep. Illus by Bill Mayer. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books. Genre: Fiction Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): 2nd- 4th Grade Awards: N.A.
Basher (2011). A B C Kids. Illus by author. New York: Kingfisher. Genre: Non-fiction Format: Picture Book Suggested Age or Grade Level(s): Pre-K – 1st Grade Awards: N. A.