The Texas Bluebonnet Books for 2001-2002: Research Links.

Texas Bluebonnet Books^SM
for 2001-2002
Roots and Wings
"One who has imagination without learning has wings without feet." Joseph Joubert

Children's literature provides powerful learning and entertainment opportunities that are catalysts to creativity and research. The Texas Bluebonnet Book Master List^SMwas selected by the Texas Bluebonnet^SM Award Committee of the Texas Library Association. To see internet extensions for each book, click on the title below.
Roots and Wings, the 200-page activity guide for these books, is now available. A Roots and Wings song goes right along with the theme, too! Sample Pages

Abbie Against the Storm by Marcia Vaughn

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo --Winner--Texas Bluebonnet Award

Bud, Not Buddy--Winner--2000 Newbery Medal, by Christopher Paul Curtis

Boss of the Plains by Laurie Carlson

The Boy of a Thousand Faces by Brian Selznick

Comes a Wind by Linda Arms White

The Doll People by Ann M. Martin and Laura Godwin

The Dragon of Lonely Island by Rebecca Rupp

Good Luck, Mrs. K.! by Louise Borden

How to Talk to Your Dog by Jean Craighead George

The Landry News by Andrew Clements

A Lucky Thing by Alice Schertle

The Persian Cinderella by Shirley Climo

Nory Ryan's Song by Patricia Reilly Giff

Morgy Makes His Move by Maggie Lewis

Seesaw Girl by Linda Sue Park

So You Want to Be President--Winner--2001 Caldecott Medal --by Judith St. George

Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges

The Upside Down Boy by Juan Felipe Hererra

When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Wilis Holt

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Texas Bluebonnet Award^SM Index

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