Children's Books 2003

Children's Books, 2003: One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing is published by the Office of Children's Services of The New York Public Library. If you wish to purchase copies please contact the Office of Collections and Services at 212.340.0912 or use this order form.

Margaret Tice, Coordinator of Children's Services

Susan Pine, Children's Materials Specialist, Committee Chair

Committee Members: Susan Burkhardt, Marilyn Berg Iarusso, Jeanne Lamb, Danita Nichols, Chad Quartuccio, Wanda Rivero, Sandra Trachte, Judy Zuckerman

This list is for Mary Jane Tacchi and William Morris with love and fond memories

Here is a selection of twelve outstanding titles:

BEN FRANKLIN'S ALMANAC: BEING A TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE GOOD GENTLEMAN'S LIFE Fleming, Candace An entertaining and informative life of the scientist and statesman presented as a scrapbook. For older readers. J B Franklin F Reserve This Title
BRUH RABBIT AND THE TAR BABY GIRL Hamilton, Virginia Bruh Wolf makes another hopeless try at catching the pesky hero of African American folklore. Illustrated with lush paintings. J 398.2 H Reserve This Title
DIARY OF A WOMBAT French, Jackie An endearing, sleep-loving little marsupial burrows his way into a human family's home and hearts. J PIC F Reserve This Title
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S TEETH Chandra, Deborah & Madeleine Comora Lively verse and watercolor art reveal the true story of the Father of Our Country and his battles against the British and for his smile. J B Washington C Reserve This Title
GRANNY TORELLI MAKES SOUP Creech, Sharon Rosie and her best friend, the boy next door, are growing up and their relationship is changing. A granny who cooks and tells stories helps Rosie find her way. J FIC C Reserve This Title
I KISSED THE BABY! Murphy, Mary Mother duck and her animal friends joyously greet the new arrival. Boldly humorous art will delight the very young. J PIC M Reserve This Title
THE MAN WHO WALKED BETWEEN THE TOWERS Gerstein, Mordecai A lyrical rememberance of Philippe Petit's daring escapade in 1974, beautifullly graced by watercolor art and striking panoramic views of New York City. J PIC G Reserve This Title
MINNIE & MOO AND THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD Cazet, Denys Two well-intentioned but misguided cows decide to save the farm by creating spectacular sites. Their simple-minded approach to everything makes for a riotous story. J FIC C Reserve This Title
MY GRANDMOTHER'S STORIES: A COLLECTION OF JEWISH FOLK TALES Geras, Adele On visits to her grandmother's apartment, a little girl listens to tales of wisdom from King Solomon, Tsarist Russia, and Chelm. J 398.2 G Reserve This Title
RUBY ELECTRIC Nelson, Theresa Twelve-year-old Ruby is trying to write a screenplay, but worries about her missing father and escapades with Mouse and Big Skinny, the "Dumb and Dumber" of her school, keep interfering. J FIC N Reserve This Title
THE TREE OF LIFE Sis, Peter Finely detailed and intriguing illustrations enliven the "book depicting the life of Charles Darwin: naturalist, geologist, thinker." J B Darwin S Reserve This Title
THE TRUE STORY OF CHRISTMAS Fine, Anne Ralph and his family put up with prissy Titania, the destructive twin cousins, and their equally distressing parents, as a family Christmas descends into hilarious chaos. J FIC F Reserve This Title

Selected titles appearing on this booklist may be available in recorded, braille, or large print versions. For more information, please contact the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011-4211, (212) 206-5400, (212) 206-5458 (TTY).

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