CCBC Choices 2024 -- Primary School (ages 5-8)

The Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison compiles a yearly list of excellent books for young readers.
 

Showing 1 - 6 of 6  There are a total of 151 valid entries on the list.

1. A beautiful house for birds

Book cover for A beautiful house for birds.
Author:
Lin, Grace
Notes:
Concept Books;3-5
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On Shelf

1 copy on order.
Boulder Meadows Board Book
J B Lin
Boulder NoBo Board Book (Not Holdable)
J B Lin
Boulder Reynolds Board Book
J B Lin
Description:
"Olivia wants to make a colorful birdhouse for summer. She starts painting a pattern of stripes on the roof but then oops!—messes up. Now what? Explore patterns in this playful story about creative problem-solving." --

2. Chinese menu: the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods

Book cover for Chinese menu.
Author:
Lin, Grace
Notes:
Contemporary People, Places, and Issues;8-up
Formats:
Book, OverDrive eAudiobook, OverDrive eBook, Read-Along Book
Description:
"From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods . . . Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales -- based in real history and folklore -- are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph...

3. Once upon a book

Book cover for Once upon a book.
Author:
Lin, Grace
Notes:
Picture Books;4-8
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On Shelf

2 copies on order.
Boulder Main Children Picture Book
J P Lin
Boulder NoBo Children Picture Book (Not Holdable)
J P Lin
Boulder Reynolds Childrens Picture Book
J P Lin
Description:
A little girl named Alice opens on a book on a rainy day and travels around the world through its pages.

4. Our Favorite Apples

Book cover for Our Favorite Apples.
Author:
Lin, Grace
Series:
Storytelling math
Notes:
Concept Books;3-5
Formats:
Board Book, Hoopla eBook
Description:
Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere! Manny, Olivia, and Mei go apple picking and sort their red, green, and yellow apples by color. But then they find an apple that's all three colors. What should they do? A playful exploration of sorting, classifying, and friendship. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories...

5. Where are the eggs?

Book cover for Where are the eggs?.
Author:
Lin, Grace
Notes:
Concept Books;3-5
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On Shelf
Boulder Main Board Book
J B Lin
Boulder Meadows Board Book
J B Lin
Boulder NoBo Board Book (Not Holdable)
J B Lin
Description:
"While looking for the eggs that the chickens laid, Mei searches all over her yard. Teaches young readers about spatial sense"--

6. Who Jumps More?

Book cover for Who Jumps More?.
Author:
Lin, Grace
Series:
Storytelling math
Notes:
Concept Books;3-5
Formats:
Board Book, Hoopla eBook
Description:
Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere! Olivia and Mei jump in the snow all the way to the tall tree. Mei takes a few big leaps like a deer. Olivia makes lots of smaller hops like a bunny. Each jumps "more" in a different way. A playful exploration of measurement, proportion, and friendship. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around...