Peppe the Lamplighter

Title: Peppe the Lamplighter
1994 Caldecott Honor Book
Author/Illustrator: Elisa Bartone/ Ted Lewin
Published: 1993
Summary: The story summarizes the life of an Italian family during the early 20th century.
Memorable Quote: Please, Peppe, light the lamps. You will make me proud.”
Artistic Example: Illustrations cleverly projects the look of early 20th century. The dark background shows how important the "lamplight" is.
Teaching Idea: Have children write/draw feelings/reactions of children when first in the dark, then in the light.
Grade Level: K5 - 5
Reading Level (Lexile): 570

A Child's Calendar

Title: A Child's Calendar
2000 Caldecott Honor Book
Author/Illustrator: John Updike/ Trina Schart Hyman
Published: poems, 1965/ illustrations, 1999
Summary: The poetic celebration of children through the four seasons.
Memorable Quote: The live-long light/ Is like a dream,/ And freckles come/ Like flies to cream
Artistic Example: Illustrations brilliantly project the livelihood of children's activities
Teaching Idea: Let children match the activity with the season
Grade Level: K5 - 5
Reading Level (Lexile): N/A