South Carolina

Picture Book Award

Nominees2011-2012

14 Cows for America

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

By Carmen Agra Deedy

About Penguins: A Guide for ChildrenBy Cathryn Sill

An introduction to

the physical characteristics, behavior, and

habitats of penguins.

All the WorldBy Liz 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.

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 ShiftBy 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 School

By Lisa Westberg Peters

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 FlightBy 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 HamsterBy 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 TripBy 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.

Sophie Peterman Tells the Truth!

By Sarah Weeks

A disgruntled big sister reveals

unpleasant facts about

babies.

By 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.

Testing the Ice:A True Story about Jackie Robinson

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.

Happy Reading!!

Thanks to Follett’s

Titlewave for the use of the

book cover pictures and

text.