Through the use of perspective and lines the author and illustrator capture just how perfect the world truly is. The illustrator also uses warm colors to display how welcoming the world can be.

Tiny, Perfect Things displays the essence of understanding the world around us. This book dives deeper into finding beauty in the small things as it takes you along the journey of a young girl and her grandpa. From the perspective of the young girl you are able to see just how perfect the world truly is.

This book does an excellent job in displaying the big emotions young students may feel on their first day of school. It highlights that everyone is unique as it captures the warmth of finding acceptance through its powerful illustrations.

The book, The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Rafael Lopez captures the experiences that young students on their first day of school. This book takes you on a journey to help students better understand and embrace their differences because each person is unique.

This book displays the essence of art through its colorful and vibrant illustrations. The book takes you on the journey of small Creature and big Creature understanding each other and accepting each other's differences.

Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith captures the story of Creature and his life on his island. It displays all of Creature's favorite things to do and how he likes to do it in a certain way, until one day when a small creature comes to the island. This book takes you on the journey of big Creature and small Creature as they learn to understand each other.

Though the book does not have any words, this powerful illustration captures the essence of diving deeper into the little girl's imagination as she discovers the power of shadows.

Shadow does a fantastic job in displaying the simple elements of art by using the colors of black, white, and yellow. Through this simplistic yet powerful illustrations it takes you on a journey of a little girl's imagination.

The book, Shadow, by Suzy Lee displays the story of a little girl's imagination. The book takes you on a journey through the little girl's imagination as she plays in the attic of her house. This book dives deeper into her creative skills as she uses the element of light to create shadows and to tell a story.

Though there are no words in the book, the author and illustrator captures the essence of the book through its vibrant colors as it hides Walrus in various settings. This page that was chosen shows the panic the zoo keeper is feeling as he is trying to find the Walrus in the city square. The zoo keeper does not realize that the Walrus is hiding in plain sight as Walrus sits in the water fountain.

This book is well-illustrated and embraces art through the illustrations as there are no words. The fun-loving book displays great art as it captures of the essence of being right in the story through the vibrant colors on the pages.

Where's Walrus? by Stephen Savage shares the journey of Walrus escaping the zoo for the day. The book displays how the zoo keeper is in search for Walrus as he runs around the city in search for Walrus.

“So Mr. Tiger ran away....“
This quote displays how Mr. Tiger felt more confident as he was able to be his true self in the jungle compared to the city.

This book is well illustrated as it highlights the shift of perspective that society displays. This book shares that everyone should be able to feel confident and be true to themselves no matter what other people think.

The book, Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, by Peter Brown explores how everyone should find time to go wild. The book shares Mr. Tiger's journey in becoming true to himself as he becomes carefree in a world full of properness.

“I HAVE SEEN MY HAT“
This quote is filled with anger as the page with the bear is red and the bear's eyes are filled with anger. This page exhibits the anger bear feels in knowing that he has seen his hat.

This book was very funny and exciting to read as it left me wondering what the next page would be. I would use this in a classroom to have students write a reflection on the ending of the book.

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen is an entertaining and engaging book for young children. This book explores how the bear is desperately searching for his hat. Along the way, the bear is puzzled about knowing where his hat went and searches long and hard for it.

Days went by-and months, too-and the little cat grew and grew and grew.

This cute story shares the importance of family, friendships, and new beginnings.

Big Cat, Little Cat was written and illustrated by Elisha Cooper and published in 2017. This book won the Caldecott Honor in 2018. This book shares the story of a family adopting a kitten and how the older cat welcomes it into the family. This book highlights the importance of friendship and the cycle of life.

Of course Olivia's not at all sleepy

This fun book highlights how young children's imaginations are filled with endless wonder.

Olivia written by Iam Falconer was published in 2000 and received the Caldecott medal in 2001. This book captures the creativity of a strong-minded pig named Olivia. This book shares the story of how Olivia's imagination is endless and how she often wears out her mother.

“Oh no, no,“ said the little Fly, “to ask me is in vain, for who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again.“

This book is shared through the lens of classic Hollywood horror movies from the 1920s and 1930s as it captures a cautionary tale of Spider's temptations for Fly.

The Spider and the Fly by Tony DiTerlizzi and inspired by Mary Botham Howitt's poem was published in 2002. The book received the Caldecott Honor book in 2003. This book shares the tale of Spider tempting Fly to visit his parlor. He tempts Fly with many pretty things and Fly understands that when someone goes into Spider's Web they may never come out.

They saw many wonderful, interesting things....

This book shares the importance and beauty of waiting. It discusses how sometimes your wait is short and other tines it is long, but along the way there is always something new to discover.

Waiting by Kevin Henkes was published in 2015. This book won the Caldecott Award in 2016. This book tells the story of five friends waiting by a window. Each friend awaits something different and shares how they discover special gifts along the way.

“I've decided to name her Winnipeg,“ Hary told them, “so we'll never be far from home. Winnie, for short.“

This remarkable book shares the adventure and true story of the world's most beloved bear. The book is shared through the perspective of Lindsay Mattick telling her son, and it shares their commentary on the story.

Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick and illustrated by Sophie Blackall was published in 2015 and won the Caldecott Medal in 2015. This book shares the true story of the world's most famous bear, Winnie, through the perspective of Lindsay Mattick sharing it with her son.

And he probably won't wake up for a long time.

This fun book shares a how big fish reacts to small fish stealing his hat through the unreliable narration of small fish.

This is Not My Hat was written and illustrated by Jon Klassen and published in 2012. This book won the Caldecott Award in 2013. The book tells a story through the unreliable narrator small fish—the small fish shares how he steals a big fish's hat. As you read you uncover how trouble soon lies ahead for the small fish.

TAKE COURAGE! I must keep the black snake away from my village's water. I must rally my people together.

This inspirational book shares the powerful message of fighting against an oil pipeline in order to protect the water supply of her people.

We Are Water Protectors written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade was published in 2020 and won the Caldecott Award in 2021. This book shares the story of a young Ojibwe girl who shares her efforts to protect the water supply of her people. This book inspires people to understand the powerful message of how all living things are interconnected.

C'mon! Just once around the block!

This book is very interactive for young readers as they are able to feel transported into the story as the Pigeon pleads for wanting to drive the bus.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems was published in 2003 and won the Caldecott Medal in 2004. This fun interactive book shares a story about the Pigeon wanting to drive the bus. Pigeon comes up with various reasons to drive the bus but the reader keeps telling Pigeon “No!“

He could feel the towers breathe.

This book highlights the strength and impact of a city rebuilding itself after a troubling time by showing appreciation for taking courage and being determined.

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers was written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein and was published in 2003. This book won the Caldecott Medal in 2004. This book focuses on the achievement of Philippe Petie who tightrope between the roofs of the twin towers of the World Trade Center in August 1974. This book shows the strength of courage and determination.

From the depths of the trunk, they unearth a brown paper bag, rusty scissors, and a longing for China.

This book focuses on learning how to embrace one's heritage and culture through the power of storytelling.