Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Caldecott 2019
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Here they are!! Our 2019 Winners.
WINNER!   Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall
A Beautiful book, the detail is truly extraordinary.  The story is a view into the unique life of a lighthouse keeper and his wife.
HONOR!  The Rough Patch by Brian Lies
Sad and sweet and beautifully illustrated.  Evan has a best friend, his beloved dog.  The two do everything together. Working in the garden is a favorite past time.  Until the unthinkable happens!  Evan's dog passes away.  Losing someone you love is devastating and life changing.  Join Evan on this very really journey of anger and sadness, through the grief and back out the other side. Where life can be enjoyed again.  
HONOR!  Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora
Omu (pronounced AH-moo) the Igbo term for "queen"  Omu is a generous "grandma" with a delish pot of red stew cooking on the stove.  The smell is travelling through the town and attracting many visitors, who would love a taste of stew.  Omu, shares with all, but when it's time for her to have her share, the pot is empty.  Omu is so sad she is not able to enjoy her stew. Then there is a knock at the door.  It's all the friends she shared with throughout the day, they have brought a spectacular feast.  A kind story to remind us it's important to give back to those who give to us. 
HONOR!  Alma and How She Got Her Name  by Juana Martinez-Neal
I love this book!  It is such a beautiful story with the most warm and inviting illustrations.  What's in a name, in this case a lot!  Alma has quite a long name, she thinks its too long.  One day, her Daddy explains how special it truly is.  Each part of her name represents a special person from her family tree.  But who is Alma?  Daddy says, Alma was picked just for you, you make your own story! By the end of the story, you can feel how proud she is...   "I am Alma, and I have a story to tell"