Wednesday, May 20, 2015

2015 2x2 & Texas Bluebonnet Award Showcase (Day 8)


Welcome to day 8 of the 5th annual Sonntag library Texas Bluebonnet Award & 2x2 reading list showcase! Each day 2 books from each reading list will be featured on the blog. I hope you enjoy these books as much as the previous lists. Happy reading! :)

If you need a list of the Bluebonnet or 2x2 lists for your summer reading, please follow the links:

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Grades 3-5): Click here!
2x2 (Preschool - 2nd Grade): Click here


by Lois Ehlert



Author Lois Ehlert offers an illustrated picture book memoir that uses her signature collage technique to describe the role art has played in her life and career. Also takes an inside look at how she creates her picture books. Features black-and-white photographs from her childhood and artwork from her books.


Want to know more about The Scraps Book or about author Lois Ehlert? Click here

Check out Mackin Book Talk for even more info! Click here!

Check out the Texas Bluebonnet Award Wordpress blog for great resources! Click here!

Check out an awesome trailer for this great book!




by Duncan Tonatiuh



Describes how the Hispanic American Mendez family challenged the segregated California school system in 1947 after their daughter Sylvia was denied entry to Westminster School due to her ethnicity. Includes an author's note, photographs, and a glossary.


Want to know more about Seperate is Never Equal or author Duncan Tonatiuh? Click here

Check out Mackin Book Talk for even more info! Click here!

Check out the Texas Bluebonnet Award Wordpress blog for great resources! Click here!

Check out an awesome trailer for this great book:





by Peter Brown



Bobby is convinced that his teacher, Ms. Kirby, is a monster, until he runs into her at the park one day and realizes she has another side to her as well.

Want to know more about My Teacher is a Monster! or about author Peter Brown? Click here



by Angela DiTerlizzi


From butterflies and moths to crickets and cicadas, a rhyming exploration of backyard-bug behavior.


Want to know more about Some Bugs or about author Angela DiTerlizzi? Click here


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