These are favorite old picture books that you either know very well or not at all: that's the difference between classics and gems.   Trust me, if you don't know these, your best friend does!
 

Bread and Jam for Frances by Russell & Lillian Hoban Irresistible!  Frances not only has real kid troubles to deal with (like little sisters and yukky lunches), but she sings a great song.	The Snowy Day  by Ezra Jack Keats  Even if you live in a place without snow, children will understand the mystery and exciting in this book.
People by  Peter Spier Spier's crowded illustrations have such movement in them they can literally transcend you to a different place.	The Big Snow  by Berta and Elmer Hader The Hader team was famous in their day for the mark of excellence in children's books.  Both story and illustrations seem nostalgic now, and every bit as moving.
The Lonely Doll by Dare Wright Sleek black and white photographs convey a wealth of personality of Edith and her friends.  Finally back in print!	Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion Can you recognize your escape-artist dog after a day on tahe lam?
The Shrinking of Treehorn by Florence Barry Heide illustrated by Edward Gorey  Gorey is a bit of an acquired taste, quirky, serene and fantastic all at once.  The series of Treehorn books by Heide make this macabe world accessible to young folks.	Elves and Fairies by Jane Werner illustrated by Garth Williams Those who remember this book guard it dearly.  Now it is available again, after years of being one of  the most sought-after out-of-print children's book.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst Everyone has a periodic bad day.  It's good to know that we all have them, and that they do go away.  Even in Australia.	Tikki Tikki Tembo by Arlene Mosel Ms. Mosel came to speak to my elementary school once, and told us that Tikki Tikki Tembo's name was even twice as long originally, before the publisher convinced her to shorten it.
George and Martha by James Marshall Sendak calls Marshall one of the greatest illustrators ever.  His crude drawings convey so much humor and personality, you know there's more here than meets the first glance.	Hiawatha by Henry Longfellow illustrated by Susan Jeffers Susan Jeffers' sumptious illustrations will have both you and your youngster reading her books over and over again.
Big Anthony by Tomie dePaola dePaola has a number of great books for kids, all of them touching and beautiful to look at.	Henny Penny by Paul Galdone Galdone has illustrated many of the famous old folk tales in a charming and humorous style.
One Fine Day by Nancy Hogrogian A Caldecott winner so familiar you probably thought the Brothers Grimm wrote it.	The Jewish Writer by Jill Krementz Photographer Krementz has a wonderful knack of capturing a world.  She is also the creator of the Very Young series, featuring young gymnasts, gardners, cooks, actresses, etc.
Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni A story of two colors, two balls, two inanimates who are friends, and who mutate into so much more...  A visual delight.	Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown illustrated by Garth Williams Endearing drawings about what every youngster wants most... a loving home.

Book Club selections can include the books in the categories selected or can be customized.  Exact books may vary depending upon availability, and I might send alternate titles by the authors listed.  Let me know your interests.