What is Books to Treasure?
The Tulsa City-County Library treasures books... but we treasure children more! That is the idea behind the Books To Treasure program, which has been around since 2003. The goal is to celebrate the beauty and power of children’s literature and inspire a love of reading in children. Sponsored by the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation since its inception, Books To Treasure has grown into a Tulsa tradition for all second-grade students in Tulsa County. These youngsters receive a free copy of a treasured illustrator's book, the chance to get their very own library card, and an opportunity to see the illustrator in person and get their books signed!
How Do 2nd Graders Get a Library Card for Books To Treasure 2024?
Second grade teachers in Tulsa and Tulsa County schools will have Books To Treasure library card applications and Tulsa City-County Library staff will coordinate with them to get library cards to second graders at schools. This will be done in September and October of 2024.
However, starting in September, parents and guardians of 2nd graders may go to any library branch location (child must be with them) to get a special Books To Treasure library card.
NOTE: Only 2nd graders who are in Tulsa or Tulsa County are eligible for a library card.
How Does it Work, and When?
The Books To Treasure “season” is in the fall. Children’s librarians and library staff typically visit schools in September and October to talk about the illustrator and talk about the importance of reading and the library. All second-grade children in Tulsa County receive a free copy of the featured book and the opportunity to get a special library card with artwork from the book.
In 2023, Tulsa County second-grade students received nearly 12,000 free books and over 3,000 special library cards as part of the Books To Treasure program.
Sophie Blackall, the 2024 Books To Treasure illustrator, will give a public presentation and book signing on Friday, November 8 at 6 p.m. at the Hardesty Regional Library. This is an amazing opportunity for children to witness the creativity and passion that goes into illustrating a book, and to meet a “real life” illustrator.
Who Makes it Possible?
The Books to Treasure program is sponsored annually by the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation. With their support, the program began in 2003 and has grown into a Tulsa County tradition for second grade students.
2024 Sophie Blackall
2024 Books To Treasure Illustrator Sophie Blackall
Library card just for second-graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from If You Come to Earth written and illustrated by the 2024 Books To Treasure illustrator Sophie Blackall.
Second graders will also receive a free copy of If You Come to Earth to keep!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools will receive library card applications from Tulsa City-County Library children's staff, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Meet Sophie Blackall!
November 8, 2024 at 6:00 pm
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
Get a Sneak P
eek of Sophie Blackall! https://youtu.be/wwvpZKsuyLc
Lesson Plans Based on Sophie Blackall's Books:
2023 Ben Clanton
Library card just for second-graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from Narwhal's School of Awesomeness written and illustrated by the 2023 Books To Treasure illustrator Ben Clanton.
Second graders will also receive a free copy of Narwhal's School of Awesomeness to keep!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools will receive library card applications from Tulsa City-County Library children's staff, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Meet Ben Clanton!
November 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
Lesson Plans and Printables Based on Ben Clanton's Books
- Awesome Alliteration Lesson Plan
- Collective Nouns of the Sea Lesson Plan
- Graphic Novel Lesson Plan
- Marine Animals Lesson Plan
- Same, Same, Different Lesson Plan
- Unpack A Page Lesson Plan
- It Came In the Mail Lessons
Special Books To Treasure Videos from Ben Clanton!
Wow, an original Ben Clanton Narwhal & Jelly story about his visit to Tulsa!
And what's this? The original story PLUS a sneak peek at his art studio and process?
2022 Katherine Roy
Library card just for second-graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from How to Be an Elephant written and illustrated by the 2022 Books To Treasure illustrator Katherine Roy.
Second graders will also receive a free copy of How to Be an Elephant to keep!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Meet Katherine Roy!
November 18, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
Lesson Plans and Printables Based on Katherine Roy's Books
- The Nose Knows No Bounds
- Elephant Facts + Crossword Puzzle
- Let's Go to Mars! + T-chart
- Meet My Sea Creature + worksheet
- How to be an Elephant RANGER + Ranger Notes worksheet
- Fancy Nose, Fancy Words + Smell-o-Vision vocabulary picture story
- A Lesson in Perception: Elephant Poop & "Ugly" Beasties + Crossword + Perspective Quiz
2022 Books To Treasure Library Card Artwork
A Special Message for 2nd Graders from Katherine Roy!
2021 Selina Alko
Library card just for second-graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from Why Am I Me? illustrated by Selina Alko and Sean Qualls and written by Paige Britt.
Second graders will also receive a free copy of Why Am I Me? to keep!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Meet Selina Alko!
Friday, November 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Virtual presentation on www.youtube.com/tulsalibrary
See Selina Alko's full presentation (including art demonstration and Q&A) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h5tf_rqw1A&t=4s
Just her presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYcubRkZ_YI&list=PLuXhb5SpouStyv4tAQBjPGSnvXz6YH20E&index=4
Just her art demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pWx3lpGcKs&list=PLuXhb5SpouStyv4tAQBjPGSnvXz6YH20E&index=2
Just Q&A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGEPvrn4JNE&list=PLuXhb5SpouStyv4tAQBjPGSnvXz6YH20E&index=3
Lesson Plans based on Selina Alko's books
- "Why Am I Me?" Venn Diagram Graphic Organizer - 2019 Children's Book Week
- Alike and Different Graphing Activity in "Why Am I Me?" by Joy Carr, Schusterman-Benson Library
- I Am - We Are in "Why Am I Me?" by Heather Lozano, South Broken Arrow Library
- I Am - We Are Worksheet
- Garfield's Big Questions: Philosophy in "Why Am I Me?" by Laura Raphael, Youth Services Department
- Diversity: Same and Different in "Two Friends" by April Harden-Akbas, Central Library
- Fighting for Justice in "The Case for Loving" by Stephanie Huaman, Martin Regional Library
- [Blank] Is for Me in "I Is for Immigrants" by Heather Lozano, South Broken Arrow Library
- Sensory Poetry with Joni Mitchell by April Harden-Akbas, Central Library
- Color and Poetry in "Shaking Things Up" by Sarah Davis, Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
2021 Books To Treasure Library Card Artwork:
Watch Selina Alko Talk Directly to 2nd Graders!
In this short video, the 2021 Books To Treasure illustrator Selina Alko shows off her art studio and talks about her virtual visit to Tulsa in November!
2020 Zachariah OHora
Library card just for second-graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from Horrible Bear!, written by Ame Dyckman and illustrated by 2020 Books To Treasure honoree Zachariah OHora. Second graders will also receive a free copy of Horrible Bear! to keep!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card. If your child is a second grader, you may apply for a special Books To Treasure library card at this link here:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020BooksToTreasure. Library cards will be mailed to the address listed in the application. Families may also complete a printed application at any library location and receive a special Books To Treasure library card for their second grader through curbside or express service.
Meet Zachariah OHora!
Friday, January 22, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
www.youtube.com/tulsalibrary
Lesson Plans based on Zachariah OHora’s books
- Horrible Bear! Anger and Stress Management by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
- Horrible Bear! Adjective Study by Joy Carr, Schusterman-Benson Library
- Not So Quiet Library - Genre Study by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
- Bikes for Sale - Maps and the Earth by Sarah Davis, Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
- If Your Monster Won't Go To Bed - Sequence Writing by Joy Carr, Schusterman-Benson Library
- Read the Book, Lemmings! Arctic Facts by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
- Stop Snoring, Bernard! Exploring Animals by Sarah Davis, Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
2019 Christian Robinson
Library card just for second-graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from Gaston, written by Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by 2019 Books To Treasure honoree Christian Robinson. Second graders will also receive a free copy of Gaston to keep!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Meet Christian Robinson!
Friday, November 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
Lesson Plans based on Christian Robinson’s books
- Attitude Adjustments in "Rain!" by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
- Changing Opinions in "Gaston" by Sarah Dawson, Owasso Library
- Finding Love with Gaston & Sally in "Gaston" and "The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade" by Melodie Pennington, Owasso Library
- Gaston & His Family: A lesson in writing compare and contrast essays for elementary students by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
- Kindness Bingo for "The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade" by Heather Lozano, South Broken Arrow Library
- My First Day as a [Blank] for "School's First Day of School" by Alex Gates, Peggy Helmerich Library
- Same Yet Different in "Gaston" by Heather Lozano, South Broken Arrow Library
- Small Changes, Big Difference in "The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade" by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
2018 Shadra Strickland
Shadra Strickland
Please Louise written by Slade Morrison and Toni Morrison, illustrated by Shadra Strickland.
Every second-grader in Tulsa County schools will receive a free copy of this beautifully illustrated book, which follows Louise on her journey to the library, where she finds the comforts and joys of imagination through books.
The Booklist review of Please Louise points out the importance of Shadra Strickland’s illustrations: “Strickland’s illustrations bring Louise ’s world to life; the objects of fear, in dark colors and threatening profiles, dominate the pages until the world of the library embraces her. Off comes her hooded coat, the sun comes out, and she now dominates her environment. We even see a close-up of her face, totally absorbed in a book, a friendly dog by her side. A cozy way to address the subject of fears—and to get children to the library.”
Author & Event Information
Meet Shadra Strickland!
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
November 9 at 7:00 pm
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
Library card just for second graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from Please Louise.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans based on Shadra Strickland
- Drawing and Analyzing Feelings in Please, Louise by Laura Raphael, YSD
- Stories Unfurl!: Creative Writing Inspiration from Please, Louise by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
- Rhyming Sight Word Poetry in Please, Louise by Sarah Dawson, Owasso Library
- Using Illustrations to Enhance a Story by Joy Carr, Schusterman-Benson Library
- Disaster Preparedness Lessons from Hurricane Katrina by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
- Acrostics for Everyone by Sarah Davis, Herman and Kate Kaiser Library
- "Taking the Heat": a water pump STEAM lesson by April Harden-Akbas, Broken Arrow Library
- Shaking Up Research Skills: A Beginner Websearch Activity for Lower Elementary Students by Tori Hamilton, Glenpool Library
- Hand-lettering quotes by Laura Raphael, Youth Services Department
2017 Hannah E. Harrison
Hannah E. Harrison
Extraordinary Jane written and illustrated by Hannah E. Harrison.
Every second-grader in Tulsa County schools will receive a free copy of this beautifully illustrated book, which follows an everyday dog (Jane) and her life in a family of circus performers. She discovers that being yourself can be “extraordinary” – even if you can’t ride a unicycle or walk on a tightrope.
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly concludes: “Harrison's acrylic paintings, which blend realistic animal portraits with a charmingly old-fashioned circus setting to very funny effect, are the star of the show, but her understated storytelling and pacing are equally on the mark. Jane's under-the-radar helpfulness and all-around sweetness confirm the story's closing sentiment that being ‘a really good dog’ is something extraordinary in itself.”
Author & Event Information
Meet author and illustrator Hannah E. Harrison
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
November 3 at 7:00 pm
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
Library card just for second graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from Extraordinary Jane.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans based on Hannah E. Harrison's books
- What Color is your Mood?: How Artists Use Color - based on Bernice Gets Carried Away
- Extraordinary Characters!: Characterization in Stories - based on Extraordinary Jane
- "If you can't say something nice...": Exploration of Friendship theme - based on My Friend Maggie
- Amazing Adjectives!: Words That Describe - based on Extraordinary Jane
- Embracing Differences: Bullying - based on My Friend Maggie
- Circus Circus: Creating Circus Art - based on Extraordinary Jane
2016 Rafael Lopez
Rafael Lopez
Tito Puente, Mambo King by Monica Brown and illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Every second-grader in Tulsa County schools will receive a free copy of this beautifully illustrated book. Tito Puente made music his entire life (1923-2000), bringing the Latin rhythms of mambo, salsa, and cha-cha to the masses. In this bilingual celebration of Puente’s life and music, readers will experience why he was so beloved – and will be inspired by the exuberant, energetic, and colorful illustrations.
Illustrator Information
Meet illustrator Rafael Lopez
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
November 4 at 7:00 pm
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
Library card just for second graders!
All second-graders are invited to get their very own library card featuring art from Tito Puente, Mambo King.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second-graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans based on Rafael Lopez's Books
- Drawing Sounds, Tasting Colors: Translating Senses in Tito Puente, Mambo King
- Going on a Sound Hunt: Listening in Tito Puente, Mambo King
- Drum, Drum, Drum!: Rhythm in Poetry and Drum Dream Girl
- Writing Food Haiku: Using Yum! Mmmm! Que Rico! as inspiration
2015 Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
Hot Rod Hamster Monster Truck Mania by Cynthia Lord and illustrated by Derek Anderson
Every second grader will receive their own copy of this book. It's Fair Day, and Fearless Franco's famous Monster Truck Mania has come to town. Hot Rod Hamster and his friends are geared up for a roaring, soaring great time, so they set out to find the best ride at the fair.
Illustrator Information
Meet illustrator Derek Anderson
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
November 13 at 7:00 pm
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from Hot Rod Hamster Monster Truck Mania!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans based on Derek Anderson
- Hot Rod Hamster: Monster Truck Mania--Lesson Plan
- Hot Rod Hamster--Teachers's Guide
- Hot Rod Hamster Monster Mania Maze
2014 Philip C. Stead
Philip C. Stead
A Home for Bird by Philip C. Stead
Every second grader will receive their own copy of this book. Ruby is a small bird in a very big world, and she's looking for a friend. With simple text and charming illustrations, Philip Stead brings life to a gentle tale about tiny but fearless Ruby's quest to find her place in the world.
Author & Event Information
Meet author and illustrator Philip C. Stead
Hardesty Regional Library, Connor's Cove
8316 E. 93rd Street
November 14 at 7:00 pm
Book signing to follow. Books will be for sale.
More about the Philip and Erin Stead in Publisher's Weekly
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from A Home for Bird.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans based on Philip C. Stead's books
- Bear Has a Story to Tell -- art lesson
- Bear Has a Story to Tell -- storytelling
- Hello, My Name is Ruby
- A Home for Bird
2013 Peter Brown
Peter Brown
You Will Be My Friend! by Peter Brown
Peter Browns' book titled You Will Be My Friend! is the featured book for Books to Treasure, a Tulsa-City County Library event sponsored annually by the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation. Every second grader in Tulsa-County will receive a copy of Peter Brown’s book You Will Be My Friend!
You Will Be My Friend! is a story about friendship. Lucille Beatrice Bear wakes up one morning DETERMINED to make a new friend. At first, she tries making friends nicely. When things don’t go the way she planned, she gets very frustrated. Lucy begins DEMANDING that animals be her friend. She finds out that this may not be the best way to actually make friends. Find out if Lucy learns a better way to make friends and if she is able to make a new friend!
Author Information
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from You Will Be My Friend!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans Based on Peter Brown's Books & Art
2012 Mo Willems
Mo Willems
Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator! by Mo Willems
Having a stuffed alligator for a best friend can be surprising. Sometimes Amanda surprises her alligator with books. Sometimes alligator surprises her by eating them. But what happens when Amanda brings home a special and not entirely welcome-surprise? The result might be unexpected indeed.
Author Information
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans Based on Mo Willems's Books & Art
- Hooray For Amanda & Her Alligator!
- Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn’t Know She Was Extinct
- Let’s Say Hi to Friends Who Fly!
- Knuffle Bunny Free
- Leonardo the Terrible Monster
- Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed
- The Pigeon has Feelings, Too!
- Time to Sleep SHEEP the SHEEP!
- I Will Surprise My Friend!
- The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?
- We are in a Book!
2011 Grace Lin
Grace Lin
Lissy's Friends by Grace Lin
What do you do when you're the new girl at school? If you're Lissy, you make a friend. A paper friend. And to Lissy's surprise, her little origami bird opens his eyes and says hello! So she quickly makes more friends. And soon Lissy has more friends than she can count!But what do you do when your friends have to leave? If you're Lissy, you make another friend... but this time one that stays.Utterly imaginative and charming, Lissy's Friends is a fresh take on the importance of friendship.
Author Information
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from Lissy's Friends.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans Based on Grace Lin's Books & Art
2010 Steve Jenkins
Steve Jenkins
Actual Size by Steve Jenkins
How big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world's largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that's bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures don't tell the whole story. Sometimes you need to see things for yourself-at their actual size.
Author Information
- Steve Jenkins Biography
- Steve Jenkins Website
- Online Resources & Links
- Books to Treasure 2010 Event Poster
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from Actual Size.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans Based on Steve Jenkins' Books & Art
- Actual Size
- Almost Gone: The World's Rarest Animals
- Animal Poems
- Bees, Snails, and Peacock Tails: Patterns and Shapes Naturally
- Birdsongs: a Backwards Counting Book - Language Arts
- Birdsongs: a Backwards Counting Book -Science and Visual Arts
- Bugs are Insects
- Collage Lesson Plan
- Into the A, B, Sea: An Ocean Alphabet Book
- I See a Kookaburra!: Discovering Animal Habitats Around the World - Lesson 1
- I See a Kookaburra!: Discovering Animal Habitats Around the World - Lesson 2
- Living Color
- Move!
- Never Smile at a Monkey: and 17 Other Important Things to Remember
- Prehistoric Actual Size
- What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?
2009 Brad Sneed
Brad Sneed
Aesop's Fables retold and illustrated by Brad Sneed
Retellings of fifteen fables from Aesop, including, among others, "The Stag at the Pool," "The Lion and the Mouse," and "The Vain Jackdaw."
Author Information
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from Aesop's Fables.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans Based on Brad Sneed's Books & Art
2008 Jim Arnosky
Jim Arnosky
Raccoon on His Own by Jim Arnosky
A curious young raccoon takes an unexpected trip downstream in a small wooden boat.
Author Information
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from Raccoon on His Own.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans Based on Jim Arnosky's Books & Art
- All About Rattlesnakes
- Coyote Raid in Cactus Canyon
- Crinkleroot's Guide to Knowing Butterflies & Moths
- Every Autumn Comes the Bear
- Life Cycles and Organisms
- A Manatee Morning
- Otters Under Water
- Rabbits & Raindrops
- Raccoon On His Own - Literature
- Raccoon On His Own - Visual Art & Literacy
- Rattlesnake Dance
- Turtle in the Sea
- Under the Wild Western Sky
2007 Floyd Cooper
Floyd Cooper
I Have Heard of a Land by Joyce Carol Thomas and illustrated by Floyd Cooper
Describes the joys and hardships experienced by an African-American pioneer woman who staked a claim for free land in the Oklahoma territory.
Illustrator Information
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from I Have Heard of a Land.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans Based on Floyd Cooper's Books & Art
- Coming Home: From the Life of Langston Hughes
- Faraway Drums
- The Girl Who Loved Caterpillars
- Grandaddy's Street Songs
- Grandpa's Face - Lesson 1
- Grandpa's Face - Lesson 2
- I Have Heard of a Land - Lesson 1
- I Have Heard of a Land - Lesson 2
- I Have Heard of a Land - Lesson 3
- Jump! - Lesson 1
- Jump! - Lesson 2
- Miz Berlin Walks - Lesson 1
- Miz Berlin Walks - Lesson 2
- When Africa Was Home
2006 Lisa Campbell Ernst
Lisa Campbell Ernst
Hannah Mae O'Hannigan's Wild West Show by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Born to be a cowgirl, city-dweller Hannah Mae O'Hannigan gets a pony for the back yard and practices herding hamsters before proving her worth on her Uncle Coot's ranch out West.
Author & Event Information
Library card just for second graders!
All second graders are invited to get their own special library card featuring art from Hannah Mae O'Hannigan's Wild West Show.
Teachers at Tulsa County schools have library card applications, or second graders may come to any Tulsa City-County Library with their parent/guardian and get the new card.
Lesson Plans Based on Lisa Campbell Ernst's Books & Art
- Compare & Contrast Lesson Plan: Bubba & Trixie and Zinnia & Dot
- Bubba & Trixie
- Zinnia & Dot
- Duke the Dairy Delight Dog & Walter's Tail
- The Gingerbread Girl
- Goldilocks Returns
- Hannah Mae O'Hannigan's Wild West Show
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt
- Stella Louella's Runaway Book
- Slyvia Jean, Drama Queen
- This is the Van that Dad Cleaned
- The Turn Around Upside Down Alphabet Book
2005 Janet Stevens
Janet Stevens
Cook-a-Doodle-Doo!
By: Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel
With the questionable help of his friends, Big Brown Rooster manages to bake a strawberry shortcake which would have pleased his great-grandmother, Little Red Hen.
Books to Treasure 2005 Library Card Design
Animals cooking.
From Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel
Author Information
Lesson Plans Based on Janet Stevens' Books & Art
- Anansi Stories
- Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! - Lesson 1
- Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! Lesson 2
- Coyote Steals the Blanket & Tumbleweed Stew
- And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon
- Epossumondas
- Jackalope
- The Owl and the Pussycat
- The Princess and the Pea & the Tortoise & the Hare
- Shoe Town
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- To Market, To Market -Lesson 1
- To Market, To Market - Lesson 2
- Tops and Bottoms -Lesson 1
- Tops and Bottoms -Lesson 2
- Tumbleweed Stew
- Why Epossumondas Has No Hair On His Tail
2004 Arthur Howard
Arthur Howard
Serious Trouble
By: Arthur Howard
Despite the objections of his very serious parents, Prince Ernest longs to become a jester, and this helps him in an encounter with a three-headed dragon.
Books to Treasure 2004 Library Card Design
Prince Ernest zooming down the stairs.
From Serious Trouble by Arthur Howard
Author Information
- Arthur Howard Interview
2003 Marla Frazee
Marla Frazee
Rollercoaster
By: Marla Frazee
Twelve people set aside their fears and ride a roller coaster, including one who has never done so before.
Author & Event Information
- Marla Frazee Website
- Interview with Marla Frazee
- Books to Treasure 2003 Event Flyer