Bridget's Beretby Tom Lichtenheld

When Bridget loses the beret that provides her with artistic inspiration like other great artists, she thinks she will never be able to draw again.

Frankie Works the Night Shift by Lisa Westberg Peters

In this counting book, Frankie the cat's night prowling causes a ruckus, waking sleeping neighbors who do not share Frankie's love of the "night shift."

The Hair of Zoe Fleefenbacher Goes to Schoolby Laurie Halse Anderson

A young girl's talented but untamed tresses do not impress her strict first-grade teacher, who has rules for everything, including hair.

The Hallelujah Flight by Phil Bildner

In 1932, James Banning, along with his co-pilot Thomas Allen, make history by becoming the first African-Americans to fly across the United States, relying on the generosity of people they meet in the towns along the way who help keep their "flying jalopy" going.

Hot Rod Hamster!by Cynthia Lord

A hamster, with the help of a canine junkyard dealer and his mouse assistants, builds a hot rod and drives it in a race against some very large dogs.

Jackson and Bud's Bumpy Ride : America's First Cross-Country Automobile Trip by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff

Tells the story of the first cross-country automobile trip in 1903 by Dr. Horatio Jackson and mechanic Sewall J. Crocker.

Let's Do Nothing!by Tony Fucile

Young friends Frankie and Sal, believing they have "done it all," decide to do nothing for a while, but Frankie has a little trouble with the concept and it is not long before the boys realize there is no way to do nothing.

LMNO Peasby Keith Baker

Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.

Miss Brooks Loves Books! (and I don't)by Barbara Bottner

A first-grade girl--who does not like to read--stubbornly resists her school librarian's efforts to convince her to love books until she finds one that might change her mind.

My Gardenby Kevin Henkes

After helping her mother weed, water, and chase the rabbits from their garden, a young girl imagines her dream garden complete with jellybean bushes, chocolate rabbits, and tomatoes the size of beach balls.

Panda Kindergartenby Joanne Ryder

Photographs and text follow sixteen panda cubs at the Wolong Nature Preserve, where they are raised and observed by scientists and workers while they learn survival skills that will allow them to be re-released into the wild.

Ready for Anything!By Keiko Kasza

Raccoon is nervous about all of the things that could spoil a picnic, from bees to dragons, until Duck convinces him that surprises can be fun.

14 Cows for Americaby Carmen Agra Deedy

Presents an illustrated tale of a gift of fourteen cows given by the Maasaipeople of Kenya to the U.S. as a gesture of comfort and friendship in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001.

About Penguins : a Guide for Childrenby Cathryn P. Sill

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of penguins.

All the World By Elizabeth Garton Scanlon

This book follows a group of family members and friends through the course of a day as they learn the importance of all things great and small.

Back of the Busby Aaron Reynolds

From the back of the bus, an African American child watches the arrest of Rosa Parks.

Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!by Sarah Weeks

A disgruntled big sister reveals unpleasant facts about babies.

Testing the Ice : A True Story About Jackie Robinsonby Sharon Robinson

As a testament to his courage, Jackie Robinson's daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tests the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends.

Under the Snowby Melissa Stewart

Describes how different animals survive the long, cold winter months

We're All in the Same Boatby Zachary Shapiro

After being on the ark for months and months, the ants get antsy, the bees bored, and the llamas livid, and Noah must find a way to make everyone get along.

South CarolinaPicture Book Award

Nominees

2011-2012

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