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An Angel for Solomon Singer by Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Peter Catalanotto New York: Orchard Books, 1992 U.S.A. Summary: This gentle story stars a soft-voiced waiter whose smiles, unconditional respect, and caring actions bring meaning and contentedness to a lonely man in the heart of New York City.
The Bear That Heard Crying by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock and Helen Kinsey New York: Puffin Books, 1997 U.S.A. Summary: The time is the 1780s and three-year-old Sarah Whitcher becomes lost in the woods. Mr. Heath dreams Sarah is being guarded by a bear. After four days of searching, and agony for her parents and siblings, the outpouring of assistance by the nearby settlers pays off and she is found and surrounded by bear tracks. Big Sister and Little Sister by Charlotte Zolotow Illustrated by Martha Alexander New York: HarperTrophy, 1990 U.S.A. Summary: Big Sister always takes care of little sister, making sure she''s safe. One day little sister tires of hearing Big Sister tell her what to do and runs away to be all alone. Big Sister soon comes looking for her and becomes distraught about not finding her. Little Sister (''''reappears and takes care of Big Sister for once. From then on, they take care of each other. Come On Rain by Karen Hesse Illustrated by Jon J. Muth New York: Scholastic, 1999 U.S.A. Summary: Tess dons her bathing suit and joins friends, young and old, frolicking in a much needed rain shower on a sweltering summer day. Gifts by Jo Ellen Bogart Illustrated by Barbara Reid New York: Scholastic, 1994 U.S.A. Summary: A girl asks her globetrotting grandma to bring back unusual—but not material—things from her exotic travels. This story truly portrays the joy to be found in such wonderful things as songs, music, sunrises, rainbows, and other simple pleasures. Gracias the Thanksgiving Turkey by Joy Cowley Illustrated by Joe Cepeda New York: Scholastic, 1996 U.S.A. Summary: A boy befriends and cares for the live turkey his family is supposed to eat for Thanksgiving dinner and they no longer have the heart to slaughter it. I Know a Lady by Charlette Zolotow Illustrated by James Stevenson New York: Harper Trophy, 1992 U.S.A. Summary: Love flows throughout the pages of this story of a loving and lovable lady in Sally's neighborhood who grows flowers, waves to the children, and bakes cookies for them for Christmas. I Love You the Purplest by Barbara Joosse Illustrated by Mary Whyte San Francisco: Chronicle, 1996 U.S.A. Summary: A mother finds clever ways to assure her two sons that she loves them both equally, but differently. She loves Max the "reddest" and Julian the "bluest"—together she loves her boys the "purplest." In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall: African Americans Celebrating Fathers by Javaka Steptoe New York: Lee & Low, 1997 U.S.A. Summary: This collection of works by a roster of talented African American poets conveys the loving, respectful and sometimes confused feelings many of us have about our fathers. Steptoe's vibrant mixed-media paintings and collages are a wonder. Inch by Inch: The Garden Song by David Mallett Illustrated by Ora Eitan New York: HarperCollins, 1995 U.S.A. Secondary attribute: Respect Summary: In this adaptation of the folk song ("Inch by inch, row by row, gonna make this garden grow") a child carefully cultivates a garden with help from the sun, earth and rain. Keepers by Jeri Hanel Watts Illustrated by Felicia Marshall New York: Lee & Low Books, 1997 U.S.A. Summary: Kenyon’s grandmother is a “Keeper,” one who shares the past through her storytelling. Kenyon gets a chance to become the Keeper when he proudly presents his grandmother with her stories in a handmade book for her ninetieth birthday. The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988 U.S.A. Summary: A homemade quilt becomes a symbol of love through four generations of a Russian-immigrant family. The quilt, made of scraps of clothing from family members, is present at every important event, serving as a tablecloth, picnic blanket, huppa and blanket through the years. The Mitten Tree by Candace Christiansen Illustrated by Elaine Greenstein Golden: Fulcrum Kids, 1997 U.S.A. Summary: Old Sarah plays generous, secret elf to the neighborhood children when she knits mittens for them and leaves them hanging on a tree close to the school bus stop. People repay her favor and keep the love going by leaving a mysterious basket of yarn at Sarah's doorstep. The Morning Chair by Barbara M. Joosse Illustrated by Marcia Sewall New York: Clarion, 1995 Holland/U.S.A. Summary: Everything is strange when Brian arrives in America from his native Holland. He misses the familiar foods and sounds of home. But the loving ritual of sitting on Mama''s lap and talking with her in the "morning chair" helps ease his transition. My Father's Hands by Joanne Ryder Illustrated by Mark Graham New York: Morrow, 1994 U.S.A. Summary: As he prepares and plants the family garden, a man lovingly shares the wonders of working in the earth with his daughter. My Great Aunt Arizona by Gloria Houston Illustrated by Susan Condie Lamb New York: Harper Trophy, 1997 U.S.A. Summary: Arizona Houston Hughes, an Appalachian girl, grows up to become a teacher who touches the lives of generations of school children with her generous love and warmth. Nana Upstairs & Nana Downstairs by Tommie dePaola New York: Putnam, 2000 U.S.A. Summary: Four-year old Tommy, who dearly loves his grandmother and great-grandmother, learns to face their inevitable deaths. No Mirrors in My Nana's House by Ysaye M. Barnwell Illustrated by Synthia Saint James San Diego: Harcourt Brace, 1998 U.S.A. Summary: In this adaptation of a song by Sweet Honey in the Rock, a girl discovers how beautiful she is not by looking in a mirror, but by observing the love in her Nana's eyes. On the Day I Was Born by Debbi Chocolate Illustrated by Melodye Rosales New York: Scholastic, 1995 O.P. Summary: In this brief, warmly illustrated picture book, an African American family welcomes a new baby with traditional symbols of its heritage, such as a kente cloth and a kofia (crown). A Place for Ben by Jeanne Titherington New York: Greenwillow, 1987 U.S.A. Summary: Ben feels crowded when his baby brother's crib is moved into his bedroom. He seeks solace and privacy in a secret place, only to find that being alone is pretty lonely. The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Stephen Gammell New York: Aladdin, 1985 U.S.A. Summary: A rural girl reflects on the raucous summer vacation visit of her many relatives, especially all the eating, hugging, playing, and laughing that now fill her heart and memory.
Saturday at The New You by Barbara E. Barber Illustrated by Anna Rich New York: Sagebrush Bound, 1999 U.S.A. Summary: Shauna enjoys all the smells service, and caring she experiences spending Saturday’s with her mother at work at The New You Beauty Parlor. The gentleness of Shauna''s mother highlights the theme of mother-daughter love. Something from Nothing by Phoebe Gilman New York: Scholastic, 1992 U.S.A. Summary: A favorite Jewish folktale retold. When Joseph was born, his grandfather made him a beautiful blanket. But as Joseph grows and the blanket becomes ragged, Grandpa finds new ways to transform it into a coat, vest, tie--and finally, a wonderful story. When I Am Old With You by Angela A. Johnson Illustrated by David Soman New York: Orchard, 1990 U.S.A. Summary: A boy imagines the day when he'll be as old as his grandfather and he'll sit in a big rocking chair beside Grandaddy and "talk about everything." A tender story of all the wonderful memory-making activities grandparents and grandchildren can share. |
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Primary Love Book List