Not Just For Babies: Picture books to capture the imaginations and minds
of Middle School and High School students
by
Cindy Mitchell
South Jordan Middle School
kissthebook.blogspot.com
cindy.mitchell@jordandistrict.org
Picture books can be used in the middle school and high school for many reasons. They are simple ways to
introduce a topic, reinforce the current topic under discussion, illustrate a given topic and as a way to bring
literature into the non-English content areas. An excellent way to use picture books is to read the book and
then have the students respond – whether through various forms of writing, through art, or through
discussion.
LANGUAGE ARTS
The right word : Roget and his thesaurus by Bryant, Jennifer. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2014.
978-0-8028-5385-1
A picture book biography of Peter Mark Roget, the creator of Roget's Thesaurus, one of the most widely used
reference books ever published.
Story-telling
A book by Mordicai Gerstein! Roaring Brook Press, 2009. 978-1-59643-251-2
A young girl living in a book tries to find a story of her own while figuring out what a reader is and thinking
about the stories of her family members.
The book with no pictures by B.J. Novak. Dial Books, 2014. 978-0-8037-4171-3
In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what.
The day the crayons quit by Drew Daywalt ; pictures by Oliver Jeffers. Philomel Books, 2013. 978-0-39925537-3
When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons,
complaining about how he uses them.
The day the crayons came home by Drew Daywalt ; Oliver Jeffers. Philomel Books, 2015. 978-0-399-172755
One day, Duncan is happily coloring with his crayons when a stack of postcards arrives in the mail from his
former crayons, each of which has run away or been left behind, and all of which want to come home.
Goodnight goon : a petrifying parody by Michael Rex. G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2008. 978-0-399-24534-3
A parody of Margaret Brown's "Goodnight Moon" in which a little werewolf must banish all the frightening
things in his bedroom before he can get to sleep.
I will not read this book by Meng, Cece. Clarion Books, 2011. 978-0-547-04971-7
A little boy refuses to read a book and lists all the dramatic ways his parents might try to get him to read, but
then discovers one simple way that reading can be fun.
Jackrabbit McCabe & the electric telegraph by Rozier, Lucy Margaret. Schwartz & Wade Books, 2015. 9780-385-37844-4
Jackrabbit McCabe's unusually long legs have made him the fastest thing around, and he uses his speed for
everything from racing against horses to fetching the doctor, but when the electric telegraph arrives in Windy
Flats, Jackrabbit may have met his match.
Nobody asked the pea by John Warren Stewig. Holiday House, 2013. 978-0-8234-2224-1
Expands upon the classic tale of the princess and the pea as seen through the eyes of the prince, the princess,
the king and queen, various servants, a mouse, and even the rather vain pea, itself.
Once upon a twice by Denise Doyen ; illustrated by Barry Moser. Random House, c2009. 978-0-375-85612-9.
A cautionary tale which a brave mouse named Jam breaks the rules and goes on a moonlit adventure.
A pirate's Mother Goose by Nancy I. Sanders. Albert Whitman & Company, 2015. 978-0-8075-6559-9
A pirate-themed humorous version of traditional nursery rhymes.
Poppy's best paper by Eaddy, Susan. Charlesbridge, 2015. 978-1-58089-614-6
Poppy J. Thistleberry decides she wants to be a writer, but she is struggling to come up with material for her
class writing assignments--and annoyed that her best friend Lavender keeps getting picked to read her paper.
The promise by Davies, Nicola. Candlewick Press, 2014. 978-0-7636-6633-0
An elderly woman lets a young thief have her bag if she promises to plant what is inside. The thief agrees and
finds the bag full of acorns.
Rabbit & Squirrel : a tale of war & peas by Kara LaReau ; [illustrations by] Scott Magoon. Harcourt, c2008.
978-0-15-206307-8
Rabbit and Squirrel are neighbors who never even say hello until someone starts damaging their gardens, and
then they blame one another and start a fight that continues even after they meet the real culprit.
Ralph tells a story by Abby Hanlon. Amazon Children's Pub., c2012. 978-0-7614-6180-7
Ralph struggles to find something to write about although his teacher insists there are stories everywhere.
The Shivers in the fridge by Fran Manushkin ; illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. Dutton Children's Books,
c2006. 978-0-525-46943-8
One-by-one, the members of the Shivers family disappear from the inside of their chilly refrigerator home.
This plus that : life's little equations by Rosenthal, Amy Krouse. Harper, 2011. 978-0-06-172655-2
Colorful illustrations and arithmetical equations show things in life that can be added together, including how
wishes and frosting equal a birthday, and how putting birds and buds together gives you spring.
The vanities by Terence Lawlor. Prydwen Press, 2008. 978-0-9779971-0-7.
Giselle, an orphan with amazing hairstyling abilities, has spent her entire childhood at the mercy of the
Vanities, three vain and competitive divas who live at the palace, but she sees a chance to change her life
when the ruler announces he is throwing a party at which he will give his crown and the throne to the guest
with the most fabulous hairdo.
We are in a book! by Mo Willems. Hyperion Books for Children, c2010. 978-1-42313308-7
Piggie realizes that she and Gerald the elephant are in a book and that she can make the reader say words, but
when Gerald comes to understand the danger of the book ending, Piggie comes up with a solution to get the
reader to keep reading.
Poetry/Creativity
Follow follow : a book of reverso poems by Marilyn Singer ; illustrated by Josée Masse. Dial Books for Young
Readers, c2013. 978-0-8037-3769-3
A collection of poems in which characters from familiar tales relate their side of the story.
A foot in the mouth : poems to speak, sing, and shout selected by Paul B. Janeczko ; illustrated by Chris
Raschka. Candlewick Press, 2009. 0-7636-0663-4
Collects over three dozen illustrated rhyming poems, with tongue twisters and bilingual pieces, drawn from
contemporary and classic literary sources and anonymous authors.
Imagine a place words by Sarah L. Thomson ; paintings by Rob Gonsalves. New York : Atheneum Books for
Young Readers, c2008. 978-1-41696802-3
Presents a reminder of the power of imagination, with illustrations of magical places with fountains and
dream-like landscapes.
Mirror mirror : a book of reversible verse by Marilyn Singer ; illustrated by Josée Massee. Dutton Children's
Books, c2010. 9780525479017
A collection of short poems which, when reversed, provide new perspectives on the fairy tale characters they
feature.
The mischievians by William Joyce. Moonbot Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2013]. 978-144247347-8
Dr. Zooper answers questions about life's ordinary puzzles, such as why homework disappears or how a song
gets stuck in one's head, by identifying and describing different kinds of Mischievians.
The plan by Paul, Alison. HMH Books, 2015. 978-0-544-28333-6
As a father and daughter cope with a loss, they rediscover an important piece of family history and begin
building a new life and prove the only difference between reality and a dream . . . is a plan.
Red sings from treetops : a year in colors by Joyce Sidman; illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski. Houghton
Mifflin Books for Children, 2009. 9780547014944
Illustrations and simple text combine the senses of sight, sound, smell, and taste to describe the colors of the
seasons.
Stardines swim high across the sky : and other poems by Jack Prelutsky. Greenwillow Books, 2013. 978-006-201464-1
A collection of poems describing imaginary creatures such as Bluffaloes, Swapitis, and Stardines.
Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree by Betsy Franco; illustrations by Shino Arihara. Tricycle Press, c2009. 978-158246-249-3
An illustrated introduction to zero as both a number and abstract idea that follows a group of children on a
adventure in search of zero.
SCIENCE
Mr. Ferris and his wheel by Kathryn Gibbs Davis ; illustrated by Gilbert Ford. New York, N.Y. : Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt, [2014]. 978-0-547-95922-1
A fun, fact-filled text about 1893 World's Fair, where George Ferris and his big, wonderful wheel lifted
passengers to the skies for the first time.
Going up! : Elisha Otis's trip to the top by Monica Kulling. Toronto, Canada : Tundra Books, 2012. 978-177049-240-0
Recounts the story of the invention of the elevator and of its creator, tracing Otis's route from a farm boy
watching ropes break on the hay hoist to his contributions to high-rise innovations and other feats of modern
architecture.
Ivan : the remarkable true story of the shopping mall gorilla written by Katherine Applegate. Houghton
Mifflin Harcourt, [2014]. 978-0-544-25230-1
The true story of Ivan, known as the Shopping Mall Gorilla, who lived alone in a small cage for almost 30 years
before being relocated to the gorilla habitat at ZooAtlanta
North : the amazing story of Arctic migration by Dowson, Nick. Candlewick Press, 2013. 978-0-32998221-8
Celebrates the migration of millions of animals to the Arctic tundra.
Turtle, turtle, watch out! by Sayre, April Pulley. Charlesbridge, 2010. 978-1-58089-149-3
From before the time she hatches until she returns to the same beach to lay eggs of her own, a sea turtle is
helped to escape from danger many times by different human hands.
Scientists in the Field series:
The bat scientists by Carson, Mary Kay
Beetle busters : a rogue insect and the people who track it by Burns, Loree Griffin
The call of the osprey by Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw
Chasing cheetahs : the race to save Africa's fastest cats by Montgomery, Sy
The dolphins of Shark Bay by Turner, Pamela S
The elephant scientist by O'Connell, Caitlin
Emi and the rhino scientist by Carson, Mary Kay
Eruption! : volcanoes and the science of saving lives by Rusch, Elizabeth
The great white shark scientist by Montgomery, Sy
The hive detectives : chronicle of a honey bee catastrophe by Burns, Loree Griffin
Inside Biosphere 2 : earth science under glass by Carson, Mary Kay
Kakapo rescue : saving the world's strangest parrot by Montgomery, Sy
The manatee scientist : saving vulnerable species by Lourie, Peter
The mighty Mars rovers : the incredible adventures of Spirit and Opportunity by Rusch, Elizabeth
The mysterious universe : supernovae, dark energy, and black holes by Jackson, Ellen B
The next wave : the quest to harness the power of the oceans by Rusch, Elizabeth
The octopus scientists : exploring the mind of a mollusk by Montgomery, Sy
Park scientists : gila monsters, geysers, and grizzly bears in American's own backyard by Carson, Mary Kay
The polar bear scientists by Lourie, Peter
Project seahorse by Turner, Pamela S
Quest for the tree kangaroo : an expedition to the cloud forest of New Guinea by Montgomery, Sy
Saving the ghost of the mountain : an expedition among snow leopards in Mongolia by Montgomery, Sy
Sea turtle scientist by Swinburne, Stephen R
Stronger than steel : spider silk DNA and the quest for better bulletproof vests, sutures, and parachute rope by
Heos, Bridget
The tapir scientist by Montgomery, Sy
The tarantula scientist by Montgomery, Sy
Wild horse scientists by Frydenborg, Kay
HEALTH/RELATIONSHIPS
Do unto otters : a book about manners by Laurie Keller. Holt, 2007. 978-0-8050-7996-8
Mr. Rabbit worries about getting along with his new neighbors, who are otters, until he is reminded of the
Golden Rule.
Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog by Jeanne Willis ; [illustrations] Tony Ross. Andersen Press USA, 2009. 978-07613-5151-1
Out-of-shape Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog, whose activities are limited to eating, drinking, and sleeping, finally
slim down after embarking on an around-the-world search for the elusive Cunning Tiger and Wild Wolf.
If you give a mouse an iPhone Ann Droyd. Blue Rider Press, [2014]. 978-0-399-16926-7
Relates the events that will happen if you give a bored little mouse an iPhone.
Morris Micklewhite and the tangerine dress by Baldacchino, Christine. Groundwood Books/House of
Anansi Press, 2014 . 978-1-55498-347-6.
A young boy faces adversity from classmates when he wears a tangerine colored dress to school.
Red : a crayon's story by Hall, Michael. HarperCollinsPublishers, 2015. 978-0-06-225207-4
Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow
crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a
fresh perspective.
Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Melanie Watt. Kids Can Press, c2009. 978-1-55453-288-9
Scaredy Squirrel is afraid to sleep at night for fear he will dream of dragons, ghosts, vampire bats, and polka-dot
monsters, so he makes an elaborate plan to avoid sleeping.
Scaredy squirrel makes a friend by Mélanie Watt. Kids Can Press, c2007. 1-55453-181-0
Scaredy Squirrel chooses not to have any friends because he thinks they bite, until he discovers the true
meaning of friendship.
Yesterday I had the blues by Jeron Ashford Frame ; illustrations by R. Gregory Christie. Tricycle Press,
[2008], c2003.
A young boy ponders a variety of emotions and how different members of his family experience them, from
his own blues to his father's grays and his grandmother's yellows.
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Captured History series:
Birmingham 1963: How a Photograph Rallied Civil Rights Support by Shelley Tougas.
Breaker boys: How a Photograph Helped End Child Labor by Michael Burgan.
The golden spike : how a photograph celebrated the Transcontinental Railroad by Don Nardo.
The blue marble : how a photograph revealed Earth's fragile beauty by Don Nardo
Man on the Moon : How a Photograph Made Anything Seem Possible by Pamela Dell.
Summiting Everest : how a photograph celebrates teamwork at the top of the world by Emma Carlson Berne
Raising the Flag: How a Photograph Gave a Nation Hope in Wartime by Michael Burgan.
Hitler in Paris : how a photograph shocked a world at war by Don Nardo
Tank man : how a photograph defined China's protest movement by Michael Burgan
Shadow Catcher : how Edward S. Curtis documented American Indian dignity and beauty
by Michael Burgan.
Civil War Witness : Mathew Brady's Photos Reveal the Horrors of War by Don Nardo.
Assassination and its aftermath : how a photograph reassured a shocked nation by Don Nardo.
Migrant Mother: How a Photograph Defined the Great Depression by Don Nardo.
Little Rock Girl 1957 : How a Photograph Changed the Fight for Integration by Shelley Tougas.
U.S. History
If America were a village : a book about the people of the United States written by David J. Smith ;
illustrated by Shelagh Armstrong. Can Press, c2009. 978-1-55453-344-2
Presents a metaphor for the United States, simplifying it as a village of one hundred people in order to assist
with understanding of ethnic origins, religions, family profiles, wealth, occupations, belongings, and other
demographic details.
Only one neighborhood by Marc Harshman & Barbara Garrison ; illustrated by Barbara Garrison. Dutton
Children's Books, c2007. 978-0-525-47468-5 (hardcover)
Looks at the individual buildings in one neighborhood and the variety of goods and people they hold, and
shows a larger vision of the world as populated by many cities and countries--all united by a single wish for
peace.
The sheep go on strike by Dumont, Jean-Francois. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2014. 978-0-80285470-4
When the sheep on a farm go on strike rather than having their warm coats sheared off, the other animals
begin taking sides until, at last, a compromise can be reached.
Animals Christopher Columbus saw : an adventure in the New World by Sandra Markle ; illustrations by
Jamel Akib. Chronicle Books, c2008. 978-0-8118-4916-6
Presents the animals Christopher Columbus saw during his exploration of the Americas in the late fifteenth
century, including the rats and cats hiding on the ships; turtles, fish, sharks, dolphins, and whales in the sea;
and lizards and parrots on land, as described in the ship's log.
Colonial voices : hear them speak by Kay Winters ; illustrated by Larry Day. Dutton Children's Books, c2008.
978-0-525-47872-0
Ethan, a printer's errand boy, must deliver an important message to the Patriots, and as he makes his way
through the streets of his city, he witnesses the daily events and practices of diverse groups of people.
Yankee Doodle America : the spirit of 1776 from A to Z by Wendell Minor. G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2006. 9780-399-24003-4 (hc.)
Associates each letter of the alphabet with a person, place, or event from the American Revolution, for
example, "V" is for Valley Forge, and "W" is for George Washington.
Henry and the cannons : an extraordinary true story of the American Revolution by Don Brown. Roaring
Brook Press, 2013. 978-1-59643-266-6
Presents an illustrated account of how bookseller Henry Knox moved 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to
Boston during the Revolutionary War, helping Americans to make a pivotal victory.
Independent dames : what you never knew about the women and girls of the American Revolution by
Laurie Halse Anderson ; illustrated by Matt Faulkner. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2008.
978-0-689-85808-6
Describes the role women and young girls played in the American Revolution, highlighting the contributions
and exploits of women who had a significant impact on the colonists' fight for freedom.
Gingerbread for liberty! : How a German baker helped win the American Revolution by Mara Rockliff,
pictures by Vincent X. Kirsch. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015. 978-0-544-13001-2
A picture book biography about a forgotten hero of the American Revolution who rose to the occasion and
served his country, not with muskets or canons, but with gingerbread!
The ride : the legend of Betsy Dowdy by Griffin, Kitty. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2010. 978-141692-816-4
One brave girl, one strong pony, one desperate ride to deliver a crucial message that would change the course
of American history.
The worst of friends : Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the true story of an American feud by Suzanne
Tripp Jurmain ; illustrations by Larry Day. Dutton Children's Books, c2011. 978-0-525-47903-1
Describes how their different political views caused friends Thomas Jefferson and John Adams to become
rivals, until they learned to set aside their differences for the sake of their friendship.
The silent witness : a true story of the Civil War by Robin Friedman ; illustrated by Claire A. Nivola.
Houghton Mifflin, c2005. 978-0-547-01436-4
Presents the true story of eight-year-old Lula McLean, in whose parlor Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S.
Grant in 1865, and her rag doll that was left on the parlor sofa and taken by Union Colonel Thomas Moore as a
souvenir.
Civil war artist by Taylor Morrison. Houghton Mifflin, 1999. 0-618-49538-X
Traces an illustrator's sketch of a Civil War battle from the time it leaves his hands, through the engraving and
printing processes, and to its final publication in a newspaper.
Lucy's cave : a story of Vicksburg, 1863 by Karen B. Winnick. Boyds Mills Press, 2008. 978-1-59078-194-4
During the attack on Vicksburg in 1863, Lucy and her family are forced to leave their home and live in a cave
with other townspeople, and while she is there she learns to overcome her fears, discomfort, and makes new
friends.
The Dust Bowl through the lens : how photography revealed and helped remedy a national disaster by
Martin W. Sandler. Walker, 2009. 978-0-8027-9547-2
A collection of historic photographs that capture the devastation that plagued the Dust Bowl and the courage
and enduring spirit of the people who tried to save their homes and livelihood during the era.
The cat who chose to dream by Loriene Honda, Ph. D. Martin Pearl Publishing, 2014. 978-1-936528-11-0
Jimmy the cat find himself in an internment camp with his people during World War II. In order to survive, he
dreams of the cultural icons that give him strength.
Fish for Jimmy : inspired by one family's experience in a Japanese American internment camp by
Yamasaki, Katie. Holiday House, 2013. 978-0-8234-2375-0
A touching story of a brother's love and a family's perseverance in a World War II Japanese American
internment camp.
Separate is never equal : Sylvia Mendez & her family's fight for desegregation by Tonatiuh, Duncan.
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014. 978-1-41971-054-4
Years before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education, Sylvia Mendez, an eightyear-old girl of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, played an instrumental role in Mendez v. Westminster, the
landmark desegregation case of 1946 in California.
White water by Michael S. Bandy and Eric Stein. Candlewick, 2011. 978-0-7636-3678-4
After tasting the warm, rusty water from the fountain designated for African Americans, a young boy
questions why he cannot drink the cool, refreshing water from the "Whites Only" fountain. Based on a true
experience co-author Michael S. Bandy had as a boy.
A taste of colored water by Matt Faulkner. Simon & Schuster, c2008. 978-1-41691629-1
Young cousins Lulu and Jelly, inspired by stories told by a classmate, hitch a ride into the city hoping to take a
gulp of what they imagine must be some pretty special water that comes from the "colored" drinking
fountain.
New shoes by Meyer, Susan. Holiday House, 2015. 978-0-8234-2528-0
Ella Mae and her cousin Charlotte, both African American, start their own shoe store when they learn that
they cannot try on shoes at the shoe store
World History
The chiru of High Tibet : a true story written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for
Children, 2010. 978-0-618-58130-6
Conservationist George Schaller describes his experiences trekking through the mountains to find and secure
the protection of the birthing place of the chiru, an animal native to China and Tibet that is at risk from
poachers who want its soft wool.
Dia de los muertos by Thong, Roseanne. Albert Whitman & Company, 2015. 978-0-8075-1566-2
Text primarily in English with some Spanish. Rhyming text and illustrations describe how and why the
holiday Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated in Mexico and South America.
Mimi's village : and how basic health care transformed it by Milway, Katie Smith. Kids Can Press, 2012.
978-1-55453-722-8
Mimi, a young girl living in an African village, witnesses the benefits of basic health care in her community.
Nasreen's secret school : a true story from Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter. Beach Lane Books, c2009. 141699437-8
Nasreen stops speaking and tries to isolate herself after the Taliban take her parents, but with the help of a
good friend and a secret school, Nasreen slowly begins to break out of her shell.
Rain school by Rumford, James. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2010. 978-0-547-24307-8
The children arrive on the first day of school and build a mud structure to be their classroom for the next nine
months until the rainy season comes and washes it all away.
The secret cave : discovering Lascaux by Emily Arnold McCully. Farrar Straus Giroux, 2010. 0-374-36694-2
Provides an illustrated account of how four boys, Jacques, Jojo, Simon, and Marcel, discovered the ancient
paintings in the cave of Lascaux in the south of France in 1940 while searching for treasure.
Three years and eight months written by Icy Smith. East West Discovery Press, [2013]. 978-0-9856237-8-4
Recounts the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong from 1942-1945 as Choi, a ten-year-old Chinese American
boy, secretly joins the resistance and saves thousands of American, British and Canadian forces. Includes
historical notes and photographs.
When I was eight by Jordan-Fenton, Christy. Annick Press, 2013. 978-1-55451-491-5
The story of an eight-year-old Inuit girl in a church-run school in Aklavik, Canada, where her strong will made
her the target of a mean-spirited nun.
The whispering town by Jennifer Elvgren. Kar-Ben Pub., [2014]. 978-1-46771194-4
In Denmark during World War II, young Annet, her parents, and their neighbors help a Jewish family hide
from Nazi soldiers until it is safe for them to leave Annet's basement.
Yasmin's hammer by Malaspina, Ann. Lee & Low Books, 2010. 978-1-60060-359-4
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, as two girls work hard all day to help support their family by chipping bricks into small
pieces, older sister Yasmin seeks a way to attend school and learn to read so that she can have a better life
one day.
You wouldn't want to be a crusader! : a war you'd rather not fight written by Fiona Macdonald. Franklin
Watts, 2005. 978-0-531-12412-3
Describes what life was like for young Christian knights who travelled thousand of miles to defend the Holy
Land from the Turks.
World War I
The donkey of Gallipoli : a true story of courage in World War I by Mark Greenwood. Candlewick Press,
2008. 0-7636-3913-3
Jack, a soldier serving as a stretcher bearer in Gallipoli, Turkey, during World War I, enlists the help of a
donkey named Duffy to carry wounded soldiers off the battlefield.
Bunny the brave war horse : based on a true story by Elizabeth Macleod. Kids Can Press, 2014. 978-177138-024-9
Tells the story of a World War I war horse who was as brave and strong as any soldier.
Christmas in the trenches story by John McCutcheon. Peachtree, c2006. 1-56145-374-9
A World War I veteran tells his grandson of his experiences in 1914, when British and German soldiers
declared a truce from fighting to celebrate Christmas together.
The Poppy Lady : Moina Belle Michael and her tribute to veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Calkins
Creek, c2012. 978-1-59078-754-0
Looks at the life and career of Moina Bell Michael, who made the red poppy of Flanders Fields, a symbol to
remind people of the sacrifice and courage of America's soldiers.
FINE ARTS
The Composer is Dead written by Lemony Snicket. HarperCollins, c2009. 0-06-123628-4.
An inspector seeks to solve a murder mystery at the symphony by questioning each of the musical
instruments.
For the love of music : the remarkable story of Maria Anna Mozart by Rusch, Elizabeth. Tricycle Press,
2011. 978-1-58246-326-1
Chronicles the life of Maria Anna Mozart, the talented sister of Wolfgang.
Happy birthday, Cupcake! by Border, Terry. Philomel Books 2015. 978-0-399-17160-4
On her birthday, Cupcake and her friend Muffin try to come up with an idea for a party that all of their friends,
from Soup to Ice Cream Sundae, could enjoy.
Jimi : sounds like a rainbow : a story of the young Jimi Hendrix by Golio, Gary. Clarion Books, 2010. 978-0618-85279-6
An illustrated biography of rock musician Jimi Hendrix, focusing on his childhood, and describing how he
developed his unique vison and artistic talents.
What presidents are made of by Piven, Hanoch. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2012. 978-1-44244433-1
Contains portraits of eighteen U.S. presidents made of objects that characterize one or more aspects of their
personalities or interests.