In My Heart by Molly Bang - CLC Seal of Approval

In My Heart by Molly Bang

Playful and animated illustrations depict a child and his mother, both taking up residence in each other’s hearts. This book, is beautifully and skillfully written. When reading this book, you can’t help but feel the warm and nurturing love that has been masterfully crafted into this heartwarming manuscript.

This book earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval

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Snip Snap! What’s That? - Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Snip Snap! What’s That? written by Mara Bergman, illustrated by Nick Maland

This book is delightfully enchanting and will draw in young readers as the suspense builds... what will happen as an alligator slowly creeps its way up the stairs, closer and closer to three young children. As the tension builds, one can’t help but wonder just what will happen. In the end, the children muster up their courage and send the alligator packing. The illustrations in this book are fabulous and the message is equally as wonderful: yes, sometimes we are afraid, but there is no reason to be overcome by our fears.... and when we stand up to our fears we can defeat the "alligators".

This book earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval


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Zoom by Istvan Banyai - Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Zoom by Istvan Banyai -

This picture book is entirely devoid of text. From a literary viewpoint, there’s not much to say about this book. From an artistic vantage point, this book is deliciously wrought with creativity that will get any young child’s imagination flowing. The illustrations will draw you in and the lack of verbiage can create a fabulous opportunity to open up dialogue and encourage discussion. Banyai’s second book in this series - "Re-Zoom" tells a different story in much the same way.

This book earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval

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The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy - Earns the CLC Seal of Approval

The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy -

This picture book, beautifully illustrated by Jerry Pinkney, teaches children a valuable lesson: that elders are to be loved and respected and that memories are to be cherished. Young Tanya is intrigued by a patchwork quilt her grandmother is working on, while her mother is put out by the mess, and the rest of the family simply won’t be bothered with it. But as Tanya’s aging grandmother becomes ill, Tanya begins to help pick up the project where her grandmother left off. In time, the entire family gets involved. The quilt, which includes individual scraps, each of which bear some sort of special significance for various members of the family, becomes an important project for everyone involved.

This story encourages young readers to appreciate fine craftsmanship and acts of love, as well as respect for elders.


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Gabriella’s Song, by Candace Fleming - Excellent in every way!

Gabriella’s Song, by Candace Fleming -

Gabriella’s Song is the story of a young girl in Venice, Italy, who walks around town humming a hauntingly beautiful melody which takes on a different feeling to each person who hears it. Some believe it is a happy tune, others think it is sad, still others believe it is a love song. As each person hears the song, they begin humming it, spreading the lovely tune around the town. When a composer hears the song, he decides to incorporate the melody into a piece he is writing.  When he does, he creates an incredible symphony which he performs at a concert in town. At the end of the story, all the town’s people show up for the concert where the composer credits Gabriella for having inspired the beautiful music.

Illustrations by Giselle Potter, are perfectly paired with this lovely picture book which is sure to inspire imagination and a love for music in young children.

This book earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval

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Chidren's Literary Classics Seal of Approval for The Lonely Lioness

The Lonely Lioness, by Verna Aardema -

A lioness, who is without children of her own, steals a brood of baby chicks from a mother ostrich. As the mother ostrich attempts to retrieve her beloved chicks, she does her best to reason with the lioness. Along the way she solicits the help of other creatures - until finally she finds one who helps in outwitting the lioness. In the end the mother and her chicks are reunited. This children's picture book, with its artistic and creative illustrations teaches a multitude of life lessons to young children as they learn of the mother ostrich’s unwavering devotion to her baby chicks.  This endearing story is sure to tug at your heartstrings.

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Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval for Teddy Bear Tears

Teddy Bear Tears by Jim Aylesworth -

This story of a young boy and his four teddy bears touches on the fears many young children experience at bedtime. The boy helps comfort his four furry friends as each of them, one by one, expresses their fears of being alone in a dark room. While cuddling them to sleep, the boy helps the bears get past their fears by explaining to each of them, one at a time, that they have nothing to fear. Illustrations, by Jo Ellen McAllister-Stammen are lovely in soft, soothing tones which pair well with the text. This book belongs on the bookshelf of any young child who suffers with challenges associated with bedtime fears.


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Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval for Gobble, Quack, Moon

Gobble, Quack, Moon by Matthew Gollub -

This delightfully animated story of farm animals and their farmer, a woman who likes to plie in a pink tutu and leotard, will send children’s creative juices sky-rocketing to the moon and back. The vivid and expressive illustrations are fabulous and the story has a fun lyrical tone. Judy Love’s illustrations of cows in tutus are sure to be the cause of numerous belly-laughs as young boys and girls are entertained by this colorful book.

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Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval - Brave Martha, Written and Illustrated by Margot Apple

Brave Martha, Written and Illustrated by Margot Apple-

Brave Martha is the story of a little girl who shares each bed-time with her friend and pet, Sophie, the cat. Martha’s evening ritual begins with Sophie leading the way as she helps make sure ‘the coast is clear,’ all the while looking here and there for things that go bump in the night. Then one evening, Sophie is not around at bed-time, and Martha must go to bed without the aid of her faithful friend. With nervous anticipation, Martha's  imagination gets the best of her as she conjures up a slew of things to be feared as she makes the trek to her room. The story has a fun little twist at the end when Martha discovers that the cause of all the scratching sounds she’s been hearing are actually caused by her good friend and cat, Sophie.

The illustrations in this book are delightful.

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