You know those books at the library with the big silver medal on them? Those are Caldecott Award and HonorĀ Books , the Caldecott award is for the best illustrated American picture book of the year. Although only one medal is given out every year a handful of books are blessed with the label of Honor. All of these book with the exception of Amos &Ā Boris carry that title,Ā Amos & Boris was a National Book Award finalist. When I got my sneak peek at the Scholastic Book Club flyers for May I saw this awesome pack of books and knew I had to share them with you and give you a chance to win all 6 from Scholastic.
Swimmy by Leo Lionni has been a favorite of mine for many years. I love Lionni and how he can weave multiple layers of meaning into a simple story for children. Swimmy is a story about a little fish who lost his family to a giant tuna fish and after grieving he was reminded of all the wonderful things there were to see and experience in the ocean. When he came across a school of fish just like his former one hiding afraid of the big fish he knew he couldn’t let them miss out on all the wonders of the ocean and he rallied them to work as a team. This is a great book for teaching children about the power of working as a group to combat challenges as well as conquering fears.
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey is a true classic, written in 1948 it’s a simple tale about a little girl and her mom collecting blueberries to can. While mama pics them , Sal eats them and wanders off but they aren’t the only mama and baby out gathering blueberries. This book is chill and sweet and the black and white illustrations make the readers feel like they are on the top of the mountain gathering blueberries too.
Yo! Yes? by Chris Raschka is a simple book that will absolutely make you smile. The text is not much more complicated than the title but there is brilliance in it’s simplicity. This is a book made to be read out loud as the rhythm and beat of the words come to life when you do.
Amos & Boris by William Steig is a touching story about the power of an unlikely friendship and helping others. Amos is a mouse who is rescued by Boris a whale when he goes overboard in the middle of the ocean. After the rescue they develop a tender friendship despite their obvious differences and go on their separate ways with full hearts. Many years later though it is Amos’ turn to rescue Boris and we are all reminded that size does not equal ability to help a friend.
Have You Seen My Duckling? by Nancy Tafuri is a wonderful book with minimal text but a call to action for the readers. On every page the mama duck asks other animals in the pond if they have seen her missing duckling and with close inspection of each illustration readers can find that little one just beyond her mama’s gaze. Kids love to feel like they know something that others don’t and this simple book taps into that while giving adults a chance to talk about all sorts of animals an even opening a dialog about wondering off and getting lost.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!by Mo Willems might not need much of a review as I don’t know many parents who haven’t laughed along with their kids reading this book. But if you have never read this book let me tell you about it and why so many of us think it’s hilarious. The book opens with a bus driver asking readers to do him a favor and not let the pigeon drive the bus, easy right? Well just like my 5 year old son who is practicing for the negotiator of the year award this pigeon is relentless.Ā When I asked my son what his favorite part of the book was he giggled loudly while telling me that he loves the tantrum the pigeon has. Kids love seeing characters in books display the behavior that they want to do but only let slip through the cracks every now and then. I love when great underlying connections to kids come in such a goofy package. Love this book.
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So now that you have heard why all these books are contemporary classics let me tell you how you can get a chance to win them from Scholastic Book Club. All you need to do is answer this question in the comment section belowĀ What was your favorite book as a child?
Official Rules This sweepstakes is open to American residents 18 years or older. To be eligible for the sweepstakes you must leave a comment on this post answering the question “What was your favorite book as a child?”1 winning commenter will be drawn at random, using Random.org, after the sweepstakes closes on Sunday May 6th at 8:00pm PST. The winners will receiveĀ the sixĀ books listed , valued at approximately $35. After the winner is notified he or she has 48 hours to respond with their mailing address for Scholastic to ship their books to,or another winner will be chosen at random. No purchase necessary.The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Any information gathered through the sweepstakes including email and postal addresses will not be used in anyway other than contacting winners and shipment of winnings. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Stephanie James says
My favorite book as a child was anything by the Berenstein Bears!’
Thanks!
Signe Fritsch says
Are you my mother? By P.D. Eastman. It made me laugh so hard every time someone read it to me.
JJ says
Make Way for Ducklings!
Amy says
The Fern Hollow series!
ste says
Millicent and the Wind.
Kristen says
That’s a really tough question! The Five Chinese Brothers.
Julie says
The Snowy Day.
Kristi c says
I loved peter rabbit š
Tiffany says
I loved the Berenstain Bears series.
Elizabeth says
My favorite books were by Richard Scarry. I could look at all of those little pictures all day long!
Alice S says
Go Dog Go! and all of the Berenstain Bears were favorites.
Kate says
I loved, and still love, One Fish Two Fish.
Christina says
I loved The Little Engine that Could.
Meghan says
I loved Blueberries and Sal, and when I read chapter books, Ramona and her Father.
TTULizzy says
I loved the Little House books by Wilder! As far as picture books, I still remember exactly what shelf the Berenstain Bears was at my local library. (They’ve since moved buildings…but still.)
Jessica says
My favorite was Corduroy!
Jill says
The Velveteen Rabbit!
Wendy says
Are You My Mother?
Jodi says
The Pokey Little Puppy and when I got a little older it was Charlotte’s Web.
Lenetta says
I loved Cordoury – thanks for the chance!
Kathy Price says
Tikki tikki tembo
Mandi @ Little Boy Blue and Mommy Too says
Who’s A Pest was my favorite by far!
Mandy says
We Help Mommy – my fave Little Golden Book.
Madelyn says
My favorite book was “In The Night Kitchen”.
Leah says
Definitely Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Mrs. Mordecai says
I had a lot of favorites, but my #1 was probably But No Elephants by Jerry Smath.
Kim says
I loved listening to my mom read The Secret Garden!
Rebecca B says
As a child my favorite book was The Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone and Michael Smollin (good ol’ Grover!) š
Brooke says
I loved Miss Nelson is missing. I still think that book is hilarious.
Pam in Missouri says
I absolutely adored the Babar books when I was a kid. They just seemed magical to me.
cathy says
Cloudy with a Chance for Meatballs. I still love that book!
Kara Fiedler says
My favorite book as a child was “The Biggest Bear” by Lynd Ward.
emily (justem) says
Such great books!! My favorite as a kid was One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish. š
Thanks for the chance to win!
Danielle says
My favorite book as a child was “The Giving Tree.”
Marisa says
Funny – I see that someone else shares a fav with me. The Monster at the End of this Book. So funny.
H Keton says
Make Way for Ducklings was my favorite childhood book. I love reading it with my two young daughters now!
Cher Jackson says
My favorite book as a child was…The three Bears
Amy C-S says
My favorite book as a child was The Snowy Day. I still love that book!
Erin Callis says
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs! Still love that book. š
Hope says
Where’s Wallace by Hillary Knight!
kathy says
My favorite book series as a child was The Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum. Nowadays I LOVE the Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems.
Bobbi Capwell says
My favorite was Seven Chinese brothers. It was the first book I read by myself. I still love it to this day.
Becky reed says
My favorite book was There’s a Monster at the End of this Book with Grover!!!
ChristinaB says
one of my favourite books was Beverly Cleary’s Ramona and her Father!!
Cassie says
Mr Seahorse is their favorite right now.
Sara says
My favorite book was Pippa the Cheetah…out of print now and too expensive for me to buy for my kids. The library had to restrict me to checking it out every other visit at my elementary school library all of first grade year because I would have kept it forever!
Maryam says
I loved Animals Should Not Wear Clothing
It always made me look at them more closely!
Paula Diekhoff says
Go Dog Go and The Best Nest
Heidi says
Ping
Marla says
charlotte’s web!
Keitha says
My favorite book was Tawny Scrawny Lion. I even had a red sweatshirt with the lion’s picture on it. I have read it many times to my son.
sadie says
Pop up books I read and was read to at the Boys Club. Did not have one book in the house growing up, except for the ones brought from school and Boys Club.
cheryl says
Ira sleeps over! Still love it!
April Emery says
Where The Wild Things Are – I got caught up in Max’s imagination! It inspired me to go on many adventures of my own š
S. Jones says
I can’t think of a favorite picture book but I loved the Boxcar Children, and Ramona chapter books.
Laura says
As a child, my favorite book was Matilda by Roald Dahl. I loved how she escaped her world through books š
Aya Ant says
My favorite book was. The Snowy Day, Ezra Keats.
Chris says
It’s so hard to pick from so many! Two that I absolutely loved, and still do, are The Mysterious Tadpole and Ferdinand.
Jessica says
Out of these, my favorite was Blueberries for Sal. My favorite-favorite though was Where the Wild Things Are.
Heather S says
I don’t remember what my favorite picture book was but I do remember how my parents would sigh when I asked for any of the Care Bear books so they must have been favorites of mine. I now have a couple of those same books at my house and also sigh when they are requested because holy hanna are they loooong!
Angie K. says
I loved Richard Scarry books as a kid.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kari says
Anything Amelia Bedelia
Lauren says
I loved a book called Sleepy Squirrel. It isn’t in print anymore, but my mom found a used one for me to read to my little girls. I love the memories it brings back as we read that one.
Lori Archer says
I loved any Curious George book.
Sarah Allen says
Where the sidewalk ends by Shel Silverstein.
Stephanie says
Madeline and Babar books
Julie Jolly says
So hard to choose, but I would have to say Charlotte’s Web.
Emily Raney says
My fav was anything by Dr. Seuss. Now I love reading patricia polacco, Mcloskey, Berenstain bears, or fairy tales. I do love reading to my son!
Tessa Craig says
I loved “The Golden Egg Book” (a Golden book) – such a cute story. And of course I have it for my daughters, too! š
Ashley Lindberg says
The House that had Enough!
Alanna says
I loved Amelia Bedelia!
Marcie says
My parents say I used to love “A People House” by Theo LeSeig and of course “Cars and Trucks and Things That Go” by Richard Scarry, but I don’t remember that. As far as chapter books, I remember loving “Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle” and “The Secret Garden” which I’m surprised nobody has mentioned so far!
Connie says
I loved (and still do) Dr Seuss books
Apryl says
I loved The Pokey Little Puppy!
Catherine says
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory tied with The Secret Garden. Still have my very dog-earred copies!
Ellen says
Where the Wild Things Are
Ellen says
Where the Wild Things Are
Tucker Wright says
Where the Wild Things Are and The Wizard of Oz
Pat B. says
Corduroy was my Favorite when I was younger. Hedi was also one of my Favorites. Loved reading lots of different books. HARD to pick just one !
Jasmine says
I loved the Narnia Chronicles and still re-read them every now and again. =)
Nicole C. says
I love Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. My kinders and first graders enjoy reading and interacting with many of these stories. The pigeon even makes me laugh out loud!
Angie S. says
Pickle Things by Marc Tolon Brown
Tracy H says
The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base
Tracy H says
The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base
Maria C. says
The classic Goldilocks and the three bears.
Chris R says
I had SO many favorites! The ones that come to mind right now are Homer Price, Pippi Longstocking, and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle!
Amanda C says
My favorite book was Richard Scarry’s Best Storybook Ever (or really any of his books!). Loved finding Goldbug!
Sarah C says
I loved the Chronicles of Narnia. My Mom read the series to me when I was six and then I later read them all myself at least twice. Thanks!
Melanie Tanner says
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! And it’s still a favorite!
Brandy says
I loved The Snowy Day
Homa says
I loved Moses the Kitten by James Herriot!
adrienne says
Little Bear.
Joyce M says
Love the Ramona books and Babysitters Club when I was a little older.
Sally says
My grandparents used to have Pat the Cat at their house, and I remember being excited to go to their house to read it.
Melissa M says
My favorite book was Grandpa Bunny Bunny.
Katie says
I loved The Pokey Little Puppy when I was little.
Carmen says
I loved to hear my mom read Sleaping Beauty & Around the World in 80 Days.
Carmen says
Around the World in Eighty Days. I also loved to hear my mom read Sleeping Beauty to me & my sister.
Karen says
Ferdinand by Munro Leaf was one of my favorite.
Sandra says
Pet Show by Ezra Jack Keats & The Story of Ping… As soon as I could read chapter books, I read the Little House series over and over.
Sarah says
My favorite book when I was little was “There is a Monster at the end of this book.” My daughter loves it now. Other than that I had a copy of Little Men by Louisa May Alcott that was taped together because it was read so much.
Stephanie says
I can’t list just one, I love books. So a couple of my favorite books were Richard Scarry’s Complete Treasury and Charlotte’s Web.
Chelsea says
The Little Fish That Got Away by Bernadine Cook. It was his father’s favorite book when he was little and now my little guy loves to read it.
LeAnn Johns says
My favorite book was The Ugly Duckling. At 3 1/2, I wanted to name my new baby sister “Ugly Duckling” it was a term of endearment!
NW Homesteader says
any of the A. Milne Winnie the Pooh or Mother Goose Rhymes
Carla Reed says
The Boxcar Children! A wonderful series. A still have all of the books. I’m hoping to pass them only to my son when he’s old enough = )
Rosario says
I loved and still do: }charlotteĆ¢ā¬ā¢s web! “
Mandy S. says
The Borrowers by Mary Norton and The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett and Mandy by Julie Edwards (Andrews).
SP says
I remember loving when my mom would read Stop That Ball! She also read bedtime stories from a beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales. I would love to get my hands on that again! When I was older, I probably read every single Nancy Drew book in print.
Erica says
Are you My Mother, P.D. Eastman.
What a great giveaway!
Beth says
Miss Rumphius! I always loved that story and the illustrations are beautiful. It’s a joy to read it to my own kids now.
Jayne says
I loved the Complete Book of Flower Fairies. It sparked my imagination and desire to explore nature.
Jen Ketcher says
Definitely Where the Wild Things Are and Blueberries for Sal. Such fun books!
Delia Perez says
The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
sara says
I loved the Ramona the Pest series, and the babysitters club!
cate says
Hard to choose, but Corduroy was a favorite for a long time.
Michelle says
My absolute favorite book growing up was Ann of Green Gables. I read it over and over and still do today, when i’m feeling nostalgic!
Kristine N. says
my favorite book was Sammy the Seal =)
Susie Tsai says
My favorite books was Amelia Bedelia (always made me laugh) and Encyclopedia Brown (love trying to figure it out). I love revisiting old favorites with my kids; it’s like seeing old friends. =)
Lauren B. says
My favorite book as a child was Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots. It is an early child chapter book. Besides the book being funny and a little scary, I remember being so proud because I needed a book marker.
Christine says
My favorite book was Mr. Shaw’s Shipshape Shoeshop by Eve Titus.
Gina says
My favorite book for my parents to read to me at bedtime was “There’s No Such Thing as a Dragon.”
Kristina says
Loved the Bernstein Bear’s, Ameilia Bedelia, and Imogene’s Antlers!
sara says
I loved Blueberries for Sal and Ferdinand.
Julie says
My favorite book as a child: The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Heather Williams says
Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day!
Sarah says
Richard Scarry books. My kids love them now. They’ll spend a long time just looking at the pictures since they can’t read yet.
Pat B. says
LOVED Winnie the Pooh.
NTE says
The Monster @ The End of This Book was my first favorite book
Shelisa says
Charlotte’s Web and Shel Silverstein Poetry
bitt says
I loved all the Ramona books.
Reva says
Growing up in India, my favorites were ‘Panchatantra’ and other Indian mythology books.
Courtney G says
The Wind and The Willows
Sarah O says
LOVED the Berenstein Bears when I was little and Make Way for Ducklings.
diana says
My favorite book was a fish out of water by pb eastman
kt says
too many to name, but I remember loving In a People House because I could read it all by myself!!
Julie says
The Giving Tree–Thanks for the giveaway!
Heather says
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Suess. First book I could read by my self:)
Jana says
There’s a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer. Loved this book!
Kim says
So many favorites, but Dr. Suess was a favorite for sure. I remember a lot of Green Eggs and Ham.
Veronica says
I loved Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein’s poetry books! My siblings and I also liked the Little Golden Books – there was a time when we had over 100 of them!
Caterina Mangano says
I loved and love Charlotte’s Web.
Thanks so much,
Caterina
Sara says
It’s so hard, but I think I loved Blueberries for Sal…and now that’s one of my favorites to read to my 2-year old daughter!
Teresa says
I loved all the Berenstain Bears! I particularly remember liking the Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear š
Lesley says
My favorite was actually a series called the Value Books by Ann and Spencer Johnson. I still have my set and plan to read them to my little guy when he’s old enough. Books were a huge part of my childhood, and I am so eager to bestow my love of the printed page upon my son!
Melissa Foster says
My favorite book as a child was go dog go, and then when I was older I loved Charlotte’s Web and the secret garden.
Kathy Daniels says
I loved all the Beverly Cleary books.
Rachael says
One of my most loved books was Mr. Gumpy’s Outing by John Burningham. I can still remember how my mom did the voices.
June says
I loved anything by Tommie dePaula. Some of my favorite childhood memories are going to the library with my mom and sister to read Strega Nona.
Annie says
I loved Where the Wild Things Are!
Kiersten says
This is tough…I think one of my all-time favorites was Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. I also loved the Miss Nelson books, and when I got to chapter books I loved the Little House series and the Bobsey Twins.
Tina Savasuk says
Sadly, I don’t recall having a favorite book from when I was little. I am trying to change that for my kids by giving them fun and interesting experiences with books. They loved Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive The Bus when we got it from the library. They would love this entire collection of books too. Thanks for the opportunity to win some.
Rachel S. says
The very hungry caterpillar. I have several copies and have read it to my kids do may times that we all have it memorized.
Julie says
Probably the Pokey Little Puppy but really it was any book (except for Miss. Suzy Squirrel – we were missing the last few pages so I didn’t know how it ended and the red squirrels scared me!) When I was older, it was anything with horses!
Ashley Romero says
My favorite book as a child was Charlotte’s Web!
Sam says
My favorite book was If Everybody Did by Jo Ann Stover. The pictures always cracked me up!
Gina says
My favorite book was Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
Suzie says
My favorite book as a child was Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever.
Sarah Meno says
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Kate says
My favorite book was Roxaboxen.
Jess P says
Little women
Pam says
I loved The Five Little Peppers chapter book. Must have read it a dozen times.
JennyOH says
Oh, tough one…I LOVED The Little House.
katherine says
such a hard question- I had to pick two, We Were Tired Of Living In A House by Liesel Moak Skorpen and Doris Burn and We Help Mommy by Eloise Wilkins (all books by this author actually). Thanks for a great give away.
Megan says
I really liked the Boxcar Children books.
Emily R. says
My favorite books as a child was, “Cloudy with a chance of meatballs” by Judi Barrett. I would read it over and over again! I still have it memorized at the age of 32!
Kristin Gideon says
Oh I had sooo many. One that always stands out to me though is Bridge to Terabithia…I read that one so many times!
Lisa says
Where the Wild Things Are
Sara Clifton says
I loved Little House On the Prairie!
Liba says
The little engine who could
ayn says
So many! I’ll pick one of my favorites: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. Loved the simplicity!
Jona Lourenco says
My favorite book was “Q Is For Duck”. I hope I win.
Sara Clifton says
I loved the Little House On the Prairie series when I was a kid.
Pamela C says
One of my favorite books growing up was `Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now`
Tinasha says
One of my favorites was Green Eggs and Ham
Margaret L. says
Doctor Seuss – especially Hop on Pop
Kristin says
Raggedy Ann!
Cindy W. says
Ferdinand the Bull
Niamh says
Katy & the Big Snow
Tuscania says
Little House on The Prairie is the first one that comes to mind.
Sara says
The earliest favorites I can remember are Charlotte’s Web & Where the Sidewalk Ends. I love now the I have a child to share so many stories with…it’s like childhood all over again when I get to read with her : )
Lexi says
But No Elephants!
Laura J says
My fave as a kid was Heidi. I think I completely wore out my copy!
Valerie says
Charlotte’s Web
Andrea L says
My favorite book growing up was Maggie Muggins and Mr. McGarrity.
Pamala says
“The Little House” by Virginia Lee Burton. Just magical how the house has a personality and the encroachment of civility and the changes through time.
Amy B says
The Amelia Bedelia books.
Shelley Francisco says
My brother and I both loved Richard Scarry books, and I have great memories of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Tara says
I don’t remember any of the books I read when I was really little, but my favorite kid’s book today is Click Clack Moo. š
Marlleen says
I loved The Monster at the end of the Book š
Hayley says
Babar
Molly says
I liked Morris and the disappearing bag by rosemary wells.
Tonia says
My favorite book was “The Best Nest”, mostly because the cover was pink.
Jen says
The Lorax was my favorite book as a child (still is)
Sheryl says
I recall reading the Spotted, Dotted Puppy to my younger sister a lot!
Amy Westman says
My favorite book as a child was “Ferdinand.” Still love reading it to my own children!
Peggy says
My favorite was Where the Wild Things Are.
Cora says
I loved the Boxcar Children, The Happy Hollisters, and Nancy Drew. Still reading them today – my kids love them too!
Malia {Playdough to Plato} says
I loved “Blueberries for Sal”.
Shelley Thompson says
Secret Garden.
Sherine says
I’m from Egypt but currently staying in the USA so my favorite books were in Arabic. I wasn’t read to so when I could read myself, I followed a series called “ragol elmostaheel” which means “The man of the impossible”
Kimberly Grasberger says
My very first memory of a childhood book I first fell in love with was The Pokey Little Puppy. As I grew older I recall loving Harold and the Purple Crayon, Madeline, The Story of Ferdinand and Corduroy. There were just too many amazing books I distinctly remember loving to name only one. However my very first favorite was The Pokey Little Puppy.
Mel Beauchamp says
My favorite book as a child was Green Eggs and Ham.
Chris M. says
I’d love to win these for my daughter
Katrina Greene says
The Little Engine That Could is and always wil be my favorite childhood book. It taught me to never give up…live by that daily!! Thanks for the chance to win these great classics.
Genna says
More Spaghetti I Say, Dandelion, and The Wind in the Willows
Jessica says
Where the sidewalk ends.
Mel Beauchamp says
My favorite book was Green Eggs and Ham.
Vanda Gabajova says
I love books from my early childhood, so it’s difficult to choose only one, but if it’s “must be”, I point out The Pipi Longstocking series from Astrid Lingren. Thanks for nice giveway.
Tami Harrelson says
The Detective Brown series and Ramona Quimby books. I also quite loved “The Monster at the End of This Book. Thank you for this opportunity.
Sami hameister says
My favorite book as a child was Blueberries for Sal. It was the first book I could read on my own and I still love reading it to my students!
Kristin says
My fave was Winnie the Pooh!
Brittney says
I don’t remember any favorite picture books, but I loved Where the Red Fern Grows in elementary school.
Lucy says
I loved so many books, but I think Anne of Green Gables was my favorite!
Christy says
I loved Danny the Dinosaur. I’ve recently read it to my daughter and now I don’t care so much for it. I guess things change. š
Tara says
1 fish 2 fish red fish blue fish by dr suess