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MaryM and Maria B and I are going to revise the
Real Learning Booklist. We've got some good ideas to make the list more user-friendly. However, I'm literally staying awake nights worrying that I'm going to leave out something Very Important (actually, I'm staying awake night with a sick baby but I'm thinking about the booklist while I rock). So, tell me your very favorite picture book and something about it that might help me categorize it. You only get one each. This list has the potential to be longer than the book itself  .
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Oh Elizabeth! Just ONE? I have TWO!
Well, I am going to plug my absolute favorite that failed the Catholic Mosaic test, but might pass the Real Learning test. Bagels from Benny is about a little boy whose heart is so overflowing with gratitude that he tries to thank God in a very tangible way. God uses the gifts of the thankful child to answer the prayers of another, and everyone is blessed. This book is captivating without being too preachy, and I think it puts our responsibility into perspective. It is our job to love the Lord, both emotionally and practically, and His job to turn our expressions of love into blessings for others. We are not repsonsible for healing the pain of this world, but we can be a part of God's plan to touch the lives of those who hurt.
Love love love this book.
Anyone want to plug By the Light of the Captured Moon since I've used up my ONE recommendation?
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You already know about this one, but if I could own only one picture book, it would be The Miracle of Saint Nicholas.
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I recently read this so its fresh in my mind. When I read it I thought about reminding the children about all the things we have in this country that we take for granted. This is a great book for spring because of the bulbs. The Dutch in this book are so happy to receive simple gifts and SHARE!
Boxes for Katje
There are SO MANY great books, though, huh?
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Suggested grade K-3, although my older ones love it. WWII, American Children part of a relief organization send items to a Dutch girl who in turn shares everything with her family and friends. The story builds as the American children send more and more and in turn the Dutch give them a surprise gift of lovely bulbs.
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The Quilt Story by Tony Johnston, illustrated by TdeP. Early American history.
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I don't think I have a hands down favorite, but I am going to suggest Paul Revere's Ride illustrated by Ted Rand. I didn't see it on the old booklist, and it is a genre I love, illustrated poems.
Without the pictures, I know that none of my kids would have understood this Longfellow poem for a long time. But this illustrated version has been read, reread, discussed, and enjoyed by Bill and me and all the kids (James finds it quite tasty). Anthony used it to memorize the poem this school year which made us consider the emotion and drama of that night. I would never have lingered over the line "And one was safe and asleep in his bed, who at the bridge would be first to fall..." and spent quiet nighttime moments watching Bill if it weren't for this book.
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Our favorite bedtime book is "Sleepy Book" by Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by Stefano Vitale. The artwork is gorgeous and the poetry paints living pictures of how various animals go to sleep in the wild, leading up to the sweet ending of how little boys and girls go to bed.
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The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde and S. Saelig Gallagher brought tears to my eyes the first time I read it to my kids. It tells of a giant who walls off his garden to the town's children, only to open it (and his heart) later to a special Boy. As one Dad said in a review on Amazon, I too had a hard time finishing the story when I realized who the Child was. My kids were moved by it, too, especially the vivid pictures.
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Rachel May wrote:
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Oh, and I haven't decided which picture book yet. A nice virus came on summer vacation here and we've been good hosts...everyone seems ready to let him go except me...but I'll be back
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I don't know if these are what you are looking for, but they are our family all time favorites for obvious reasons.
The Rattlebang Picnic
"PreSchool-Grade 3-An original tall tale with an outrageously bizarre plot. When Jack and Marion McTavish get married, they have to decide between a "wonderful, speedy car that never breaks down" or a large family. They opt for children-seven of them-and an old rattlebang car."
Seven Silly Eaters
We read these when I'm pregnant, give them as gifts for new babies, basicly anytime the topic of "why would anyone have a baby?!" comes up, we remind them with these books.
Mary Ann Hoberman is one of our favorite writers.
Jim Arnosky too, we love his nature books!
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Oh, The Little Rose of Sharon by Nan Gurley and Tim Jonke.
Its a story about a Rose who wants to be noticed by God in all her glory but He doesn't seem to notice. One day during a storm a pair of doves lose their one and only egg and search frantically for it. The rose knows that the egg needs to be kept warm to stay alive so she sheds all of her beautiful petals to keep the egg warm and that's when God notices her...makes me cry everytime I read it.  [URL=http://www.amazon.com/Little-Rose-Sharon-Nan-Gurley/dp/0781430313/ref=sr_1_1/002-1099520-9788811?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1183464761&sr=1-1]
(hmm, I can't seem to figure out these links) 
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This is toooo difficult. Just one book......
Christmas would not be the same with out the book
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey.
This is a Christmas Eve favorite in our house. I cry every time I read it.
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All the Places to Love
beautiful pictures, beautiful poetic language, celebrates nature AND a new baby!!
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My Favorite is Leah's Pony by Elizabeth Friedrich and Michael Garland. Here is a review from Amazon.
Leah's parents are farmers in the Great Plains of the 1930s. Amid locusts and drought, their bank forecloses on its loan, ordering a farm auction. Leah sells her beloved pony and uses the money to bid one dollar for her father's tractor. No one has the heart to outbid her. Her action inspires others at the auction to buy the rest of the goods for ridiculously low-dusty bids and return everything to Leah's family. The oil paintings with subdued color values have great intensity, especially several that catch their subjects full-face and frozen at the peak of strong emotional reactions. Impact is enhanced by the starkness of the setting and the illustrations' stillness. Friedrich adds a one-page historical note describing the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression, and "penny" farm auctions. A moving, effective sketch of a child's bravery and its power to trigger generosity in the adults around her. Liza Bliss, Worcester Public Library, MA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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I was going to add The Seven Silly Eaters but see Martha beat me to it  So I will use my vote for anything illustrated by K.Y.Craft.
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Miss Rumphius! All three of you know that one, right?
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Oh, I love Simms Taback. His most glorious book is Joseph Had a Little Overcoat. The moral of the story is that you can always make something of nothing. It's about innovation and humility and creativity. The illustrations are genius; I've given several copies of this book as gifts. Everyone loves it.
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O.K. Taa-daa.......I'm ready
Song of the Swallows by Leo Politi
Could be classified under beautiful artwork, St. Joseph's day, California missions, or Hispanic culture. Amazon says ages 4-8 but for homeschooling families I'd say it could be used for a variety of reasons up to age 11 or 12 and then just for pleasure for all ages.
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+JMJ+
Weight of a Mass....I still can't get through this with out tearing up.
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Taking nothing for granted, I'm going to say The Clown of God. I'm pretty sure I don't have to justify it--I think it's been on every trusted booklist I've seen. But you did ask for our very favorite one!
Wow, it's hard not to explain why I didn't select this or that of five other titles!
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