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2022 Texas 2x2 Books For Children, Ages 2 thru 2nd Grade |
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Wonder Walkers
by Micha Archer
Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them.
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Have You Seen Gordon?
by Adam Jay Epstein
Cleverly riffing on classic seek-and-find books, this laugh-out-loud story follows the narrator as he tries to get Gordon to play hide-and-seek with him by any means necessary.
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Bodies are Cool
by Tyler Feder
Through lively text and delightful illustrations, this truly inclusive book celebrates all the different human bodies that exist in the world.
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Circle Under Berry
by Carter Higgins
"It's a puzzle. It's a read-aloud. It's a Rubik's cube on paper. This striking, delightfully different exploration of shape, color, and patterns redefines what a picture book can be. Read it once, read it ten times; see something new every time. An elegant and simple approach to explorations of profound depth, this enigmatic, thought-provoking concept book shows young readers that everything in the world can be seen from infinite perspectives"
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Norman Didn't Do It!: (Yes, He Did.)
by Ryan T. Higgins
When a surprise pops up, best friends Norman, a porcupine, and Mildred, a tree, find their lives forever changed, in this funny picture book that explores the depths and complexities of friendship.
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Atticus Caticus
by Sarah Maizes
A rhythmic read-aloud tale for cool cats of any species depicts a young boy and his relatably mischievous feline, whose days are marked by clawed furniture, sun patches and stolen sips of water, before the cat curls up on the boy’s head to sleep at bedtime.
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Brains! : Not Just a Zombie Snack
by Stacy McAnulty
"Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this funny and fact-filled picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all"
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Butterflies are Pretty... Gross!
by Rosemary Mosco
"This hilarious and refreshing book with silly and sweet illustrations explores the science of butterflies and shows that these insects are not the stereotypically cutesy critters we often think they are--they are fascinating, disgusting, complicated, and amazing creatures"
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One-osaurus, Two-osaurus
by Kim Norman
Nine dinosaurs in comical poses play a counting game as they look for the missing tenth dinosaur.
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My First Day
by Nguyen Quang Phung
Originally published in Singapore, a latest collaboration by the award-winning creators of The First Journey follows the metaphorical travels of a determined young Vietnamese boy who embarks on a boat voyage marked by a single oar, giant waves, eerie forests and heavy rainfall.
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Not Now, Cow
by Tammi Sauer
A giggle-inducing introduction to the seasons features a whimsical cow who joins her farm-animal friends outdoors in clothing that is not quite right for the weather, from a wool hat in the summer to flip-flops in the winter.
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Chez Bob
by Bob Shea
Comic genius Bob Shea cooks up a tasty tale that proves anyone, even hungry alligators, can have a change of heart and learn to be a good friend.
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Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite
by Ashley Spires
Burt, a ten-lined june beetle without superpower-like abilities, discovers what he can do when his bug friends find themselves in trouble that their own superpowers can’t get them out of.
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The Midnight Fair
by Gideon Sterer
An evocative wordless picture book conveys the story of how a magical fairground comes to life far outside the city before wild animals emerge from a nearby woodland and share an exuberant night of rides, snacks and prizes.
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Mel Fell by Corey R. TaborA heartwarming celebration of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith depicts an endearing, courageous kingfisher who falls down, down, down before learning to fly up, up, up. By the Geisel Award-winning creator of Fox the Tiger.
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Poem in My Pocket
by Chris Tougas
Perfect for National Poetry Month, this highly innovative celebration of poetry and creativity doubles as an imaginative rhyming adventure tale and a wonderful allegory for the creative writing process.
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Seaside Stroll
by Charles Trevino
A child, a doll, and an adult go for a walk on the beach one late afternoon of a cold winter day, before heading home to dinner and a bedtime story.
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Inside Cat
by Brendan Wenzel
Told in rhyming text, Inside Cat views the world through many windows, watching the birds, squirrels, and people go by--but when the door opens it discovers a whole new view.
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Someone Builds the dream
by Lisa Wheeler
A sumptuous tribute to the dedicated and talented people who construct our world combines spare rhymes with high-detail spreads depicting laborers who use their skills and hard work to build homes, farms, amusement parks and other structures.
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