Children's Books 2002

Children's Books, 2002: 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.

Committee Members: Susan Pine, Chair, Marilyn Berg Iarusso, Christina Kover, Jeanne Lamb, Danita Nichols, Chad Quartuccio, Bridget Burzo Salvato, Lina van Velzen, Judy Zuckerman

Here is a selection of outstanding titles:

ALPHABET UNDER CONSTRUCTION Fleming, Denise A resourceful mouse buttons, folds, glues and works his way through his ABC's in a colorful book for the very young. J PIC F Reserve This Title
GET TO WORK TRUCKS! Carter, Don Construction vehicles in bright, bold colors spend the day doing hard work to enchant the very young. J PIC C Reserve This Title
HENRY BUILDS A CABIN Johnson, D. B. The philosophical bear constructs a simple home that satisfies his every need. Inspired by Thoreau's Life on Walden Pond. J PIC J Reserve This Title
HOOT Hiaasen, Carl Roy becomes intrigued by a strange barefoot boy he sees from the school bus and is drawn into an environmental mystery. J FIC H Reserve This Title
MY LITTLE BLUE ROBOT Johnson, Stephen T. Diecut cardboard pieces and a screwdriver pop out of the pages for young builders to construct a moveable toy. J PIC J Reserve This Title
NOAH'S ARK Pinkney, Jerry A faithful retelling of the Biblical tale with lovely watercolor paintings. J PIC P Reserve This Title
PICTURES OF HOLLIS WOODS Giff, Patricia Reilly Her new foster mother, an elderly, understanding artist, helps Hollis find her way back to the happy familiy she loved but thought she didn't deserve. J FIC G Reserve This Title
THE POT THAT JUAN BUILT Andrews-Goebel, Nancy The rediscovery of ancient pottery techniques by a contemporary Mexican artist, Juan Quezada, and the effect on his village and his life is explored in this fascinating picture book. J 738.09 A Reserve This Title
RAP A TAP TAP: HERE'S BOJANGLES -- THINK OF THAT! Dillon, Leo & Diane A celebration of the life of the great tap dancer with staccato rhythms and elegant illustrations. J PIC D Reserve This Title
THE THIEF LORD Funke, Cornelia Two orphan brothers run away to Venice and join a gang of homeless children in a closed-up movie theater. A story of great originality, humor, magic, and heart-warming relationships. J FIC F Reserve This Title
THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT Taback, Simms A handsomely designed, antic book chock full of humorous and inventive details. J PIC T Reserve This Title
VISITING LANGSTON Perdomo, Willie A little girl visits the home of the beloved poet in this joyous celebration of writing and Harlem. J PIC P 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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