ALA Notable Children's Books · 1996

The 1996 ALA Notable Children's Books

My Mama Had a Dancing Heart and Guess How Much I Love You won the 1996 ALA Notable Children's Books.

1996 ALA Notable Children's Books Winner
My Mama Had a Dancing Heart
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

My Mama Had a Dancing Heart

By Libba Moore Gray, Gray/colon, Raúl Colón (Illustrator)

A dancer relives seasonal dances with her mother.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1995)ALA Notable Children's Books (1996)
32 pages· 383 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.2/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 526 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A ballet dancer reminisces about the cherished tradition of dancing with her mother to celebrate each new season. As she recalls these joyful moments, she reflects on the bond they shared and the beauty of nature's cycles. What memories will these dances unlock, and how will they shape her future steps?
1996 ALA Notable Children's Books Winner
Guess How Much I Love You
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$1049
Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 1988

Guess How Much I Love You

By Sam McBratney, Anita Jeram (Illustrator) · Guess How Much I Love You series

A conversation about the depth of love between a parent and child.

ALA Notable Children's Books (1996)
30 pages· 367 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.2/7 Bookroo·4.4/5 Goodreads · 148,923 ratings
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Board book
Summary: Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare embark on a heartfelt journey to express their immeasurable love. As they explore the depths of their bond, they find that love transcends words. This cherished tale, now in a padded board-book edition, invites young readers to experience the warmth and wonder of a parent's love. How far will their love reach? To the moon and back, and beyond.
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