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The Armadillo Reader's Choice Award book is chosen by the students in Round Rock I.S.D. Twelve outstanding picture books are nominated by the librarians in the district, and a committee of librarians designs activities to enrich the reading experience for students.
The program began in the 2004-2005 school year. |
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2008-2009
Chester
written and illustrated by Melanie Watt
Chester the cat is not happy that this book is about a mouse who lives in the country. In fact, he is so unhappy that he gets out a red marker and edits the text and illustrations to make the book all about him. Chester and the author battle throughout the book, but the author has the final word. |
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2007-2008
The Gingerbread Girl
written and illustrated by Lisa Campbell Ernst
After their first gingerbread disaster, the lonely old woman and the lonely old man gather their courage to bake again. They decide to make a girl this time, figuring she will be too sweet to leave home. When they open the oven however, it's all too familiar: "I'll run and I'll run, with a leap and a twirl. You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread GIRL!" You see, this smart cookie overheard the old woman and the old man talking about that dastardly fox, and she has a plan. Will it work? Let's just say that the ending is sweet for everyone. |
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2006-2007
Henry & the Buccaneer Bunnies,
written by Carolyn Crimi; illustrated by John Manders
Henry likes to read all of the time, but Henry’s father, Barnacle Black Ear, the captain of the Salty Carrot, and his crew see no value in reading. They want Henry to put down his books and act like a pirate. After the crew ignores Henry’s warning that a bad storm is on the way, their ship is destroyed. However, they do manage to float on book trunks to a nearby island. Henry is the hero as he uses the knowledge he learned in the books to help the crew survive. |
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2005-2006
Miss Smith’s Incredible Storybook,
Written and Illustrated by Michael Garland
Zack is not excited to begin second grade until he meets his eclectic and zany teacher, Miss Smith. Her bright, orange hair is spiked. She wears high top sneakers and “The Clash” pin adorns her black leather jacket. When Miss Smith reads aloud from her personal storybook, the characters magically pop out of the book and come to life. |
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2004-2005
Skippyjon Jones,
Written and Illustrated by Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones, whose head and ears are too big for his body, and whose imagination is too intense for his mama, needs to do some serious thinking about what it means to be a Siamese cat instead of a bird.
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Last updated: 5/26/2009 12:40:52 PM