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CCCD Staff Recommended Children's Books
We have gotten together a list of our all time favorites-so curl up & enjoy!
Mary Wilson, FUN Program Coordinator -
Winter Friends by Carl Sams and Jean Stoick - a board book with wonderful nature photos.
Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice by Steve Metzger - a nice sing along book.
Vicki Sherwin, Yarmouth School Age Director -
Abiyoyo by Pete Seeger - a young boy and his magician father meet a giant.
Nancy Cody, Regional Director -
Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney - Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare try to outdo each the other with examples of their love.
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch - portrays the power of a parent's love.
Debra Wright, Coordinator's Assistant -
Fritz and the Beautiful Horses written and splendidly illustrated by Jan Brett - a charming yet shaggy-haired little pony shows that true beauty comes from within.
Mary Pat Messmer, CEO -
*Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey - Mr. and Mrs. Mallard take up residence in Boston's Public Garden.
*Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey - the story of what wonders are discovered during summer vacation along Maine's coast.
Anne Scott, Child Care Director -
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Voirst - A hilarious mix of mishaps that teach Alexander that life is full of ups and downs.
Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne - Eeyore, Tigger and Christopher Robin etc. enjoy countless adventures with their "silly old bear".
Linda Brigandi, Lead Teacher, Hyannis -
The Lion and the Mouse by Gail Herman - a great book for very young children that shows you are never too big, or too small to help a friend.
When Sophie Gets Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang - color and nature match Molly's emotions as she works through her feelings.
Laurie McIntyre, Customer Service Administrator, Hyannis -
The Lonely Doll series, (Edith and the Bears) by Dare Wright - very unique book with black and white photographs of a doll named Edith and her stuffed bear friends, Mr. Bear and Little Bear.
See photos at www.darewright.com/books.htm
Note: Starting in 1938, the American Library Association has annually awarded the Caldecott Medal, named after nineteenth century British illustrator Randolph Caldecott, for the most outstanding children's picture book. The above books marked with a * have been a recipient of this award.