Christopher Raschka
1) In the city
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Two pigeons fly through the city hoping to find a friend-but where do friends come from? In this brightly illustrated love letter to cities, the fine, feathered characters discover the magical, unlikely connections that happen best in the hustle and bustle of a big city.
5) Waffle
Author
Publisher
Atheneum
Pub. Date
c2001.
Language
English
Description
A child who is always worried finds a way to overcome his fears.
8) Yo! Yes?
Author
Publisher
Orchard
Pub. Date
c1993 .
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Two lonely characters, one white and one black, meet on the street and become friends.
10) Lamby Lamb
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The narrator uses reverse psychology to get a young sheep dressed.
11) Whaley Whale
Author
Series
Publisher
Abrams Appleseed
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
The reader is invited to find Whaley Whale's hiding place.
12) Hip hop dog
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2010.
Language
English
Description
A neglected dog finds his purpose through rapping and rhyming.
15) Give and take
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In his apple orchard, a farmer meets a little man named Take and follows his advice, which does not turn out well, and the next day meets a little man named Give, whose advice is just as bad.
16) Meow
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this story--told almost entirely in the cat's meows--a young girl steps on her cat Marigold's tail, the hurt cat runs for cover, and after an apology, all is forgiven.
18) Daisy gets lost
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
c2013.
Language
English
Description
A young dog experiences the fear of being lost and the joys of being found when she becomes separated from her owner.
19) The blue table
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The blue table becomes more than just a blue table, as plans are made, families gather, and food is served, and gratitude is felt.
20) Mama Baby
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Mama and Baby clap and play hide-and-seek and pat-a-cake. Mama and Baby ... Mama? Where did Mama go? In a series of spreads, simple, bold illustrations show a mother on one side and a baby on the other, interacting in universally familiar ways -- until Mama dips out briefly, then returns to her crying child to offer comfort again. With his usual flair, the redoubtable Chris Raschka offers a reassuring moment that will resonate with mamas and babies...