Share this book to open community-building conversations or to support your social studies curriculum. The illustrations in this new title from two-time Caldecott medalist Sophie Blackall are gorgeous, as are the book’s themes of connectedness and inclusivity. Lean on this title for studying character traits and emotions and as a fresh, diverse mentor text for personal narrative writing.īuy it: My Papi Has a Motorcycle on Amazon 2. My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel QuinteroĪ young girl tells the tale of a motorcycle ride around her neighborhood with her Papi. We only recommend items our team loves!) 1.
(WeAreTeachers earns a few cents if you purchase using our links, at no extra cost to you. If you’re looking to freshen up your collection of second grade books, check out 60 of our favorite recent picture books, chapter books, series, and more! ★ "Visual storytelling at its best.Second graders enjoy so many kinds of books, and a well-stocked classroom library can help set your class up for an awesome year together. Winner of the Society of Illustrator's 2016 Founder's Award ★ "Visual storytelling at its best."- Shelf Awareness (starred review) ★ "An uplifting testament to the effect that a caring adult can have on a lonely child."- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ★ "A treat, with artwork worth lingering over."- Publishers Weekly (starred review) ★ "An elegant picture book that celebrates creativity and community."- School Library Journal (starred review) I'm very proud of this book.įor more information and to buy the book, click here.Ī Spring 2016 Kids' Indie Next List Top Ten Selection The package-from the jacket, to the case, to the paper-is stunning. I had an incredible time working with Terry and Eric and Lizzy on The Night Gardener. The text is sweet and lyrical, and the images are capital-B Beautiful. Suddenly, the town is full of energy, abuzz with delight and eager to find out who the mysterious Night Gardener is.
One morning, William awakes to find that the tree outside his window has been transformed into an owl topiary. The story follows young William, an orphan, who lives in a drab little town where very little happens and where the people aren't very kind to each other.
So designer extraordinaire Lizzy Bromley and I, who both loved the image, got on the phone with the brothers to talk about who this guy was, what he wanted from life and what he had to offer, and what kind of town would benefit from his presence. Debut picture book author-illustrators (and brothers) Terry and Eric knew that they wanted to tell this gentleman's story, but they weren't quite sure where or how to begin. There was no manuscript, no sketch dummy, no storyline-just the image of a gentleman on a ladder trimming a tree and a title. This picture book made it onto my list in a unique way.
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