Sponsored by the Children's Round Table of the Texas Library Association, these are awarded to books specifically targeted towards children 2 years old through 2nd grade. The first list was released in 2000.
Tafolla, C. (2008). What can you do with a rebozo?.
Fiction: Narrative. Told from the perspective of a vibrant young Mexican girl, we learn all the practical uses a family may have for a rebozo (a traditional shawl) - as a toy, a sash, a towel and, at the end of the day, a blanket. The young narrator celebrates her heritage and the special meaning this article of clothing holds for her. Alternating between blue and red rebozos, Amy Cordova illustrates this book in oils which accurately depict a traditional Mexican household. Recommended read-aloud for ages two through ten; this book speaks to those with Mexican-American heritage and will resonate with the youngest of listeners. Awarded Texas
Ehlert, L. (2011). Rrralph. New York , NY
Fiction: Narrative. Since Wag A Tail (2007) I’ve been waiting for another book about dogs from Ehlert. This one’s a gem. Ralph is a dog who can talk, and in every situation he is put in, he responds with people speak. Ehlert expands on her use of fabric and found items in her illustrations to include zippers, pop-can tabs, and real dog tags. Moreover, she includes several double-spreads of text without graphics, leading the listening child to predict what Ralph will say next. An engaging read-aloud for children ages two through ten. Awarded
Johnson, A. (2007). Lily brown’s paintings. New York , NY
Fiction: Narrative. Children’s Lily Brown is a child firmly grounded in her family, yet set free to explore her imagination through painting all the fantastical ideas she has—trees drinking tea, alligators on the phone. The message is the whimsy, the delight and freedom a child can take in letting their creativity reign. Award-winning illustrator E.B. Lewis uses a mix of oils and watercolors to parallel Johnson’s narrative. Recommend as a read-aloud for children three to ten. Especially adheres to the theme of following your heart and creating art in whatever form speaks to you. E.B. Lewis tells you about his inspriation for this book at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy4wP4yDsUE
Fiction: Concept and Narrative, Bilingual text. Quinito tells of his life in a traditional Latino family, and being the middle child he has some observations of the opposing sides. His brother wakes up late, his sister early. He’s not short, nor tall—he’s just the right size. Incorporated within the story are thirteen opposites that children can learn as concepts in both Spanish and English. Cumpiano and her illustrator Jose Ramirez present this as a narrative of Quinito’s day; the teaching of the concept is so tightly weaved, worked in by bolded text, that a first-time reader may be drawn in by Quinito’s tale and only appreciate the concept development after a second or third read. Recommend as a read-aloud and library supplement for teachers of bilingual students two through ten, and parents two through eight. Awarded Texas
Long, L. (2009). Otis. New York , NY : Penguin Group (USA
Fiction: Narrative. Otis is an old-time tractor who builds a special relationship with a calf on his farm. When Otis is replaced by more modern technology he is dumped behind the barn. When the prize-promising calf needs to be rescued from the mud pond, Otis comes back to help. Loren Long creates another loving story of machines that save the day. In this case though, we have a metaphor of the small farmers who lost their livelihoods to mega farms. Long’s oils and text tell a poignant story. Recommend read-aloud for ages five through ten, with a special emphasis on theme and metaphor for older readers. Awarded Texas
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