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What James Likes Best

Illustrated by Amy Schwartz

About The Book

From award-winning author-illustrator Amy Schwartz comes a charming interactive picture book with four stories about a boy who shares special everyday experiences with friends and family—but what do you think he likes best?

When James visits his friends the twins, he gets to ride an express bus, play with toys, and eat yummy snacks. At Grandma’s house, he plays games and dress-up and even gets a gift. At the County Fair, there are trains, prizes, and pony rides to enjoy. And at Angela’s house, there are birds out the window and sweet treats in the oven. Young readers can think back on the many fun moments and encounters and choose what they think James enjoyed the most.

About The Author

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Amy Schwartz (1954–2023) was a beloved author and illustrator who made more than forty picture books, including Bea and Mr. Jones, a Reading Rainbow featured title; What James Likes Best, a Charlotte Zolotow Award winner; A Teeny Tiny BabyI Can’t Wait!Busy Babies13 Stories about Harris13 Stories About Ayana; and the 100 Things series. From the very beginning of her career, Amy had an impeccable eye and ear for the specific details of the lives of young children, and this gave her books a universal honesty that touched readers of all ages.

About The Illustrator

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Amy Schwartz (1954–2023) was a beloved author and illustrator who made more than forty picture books, including Bea and Mr. Jones, a Reading Rainbow featured title; What James Likes Best, a Charlotte Zolotow Award winner; A Teeny Tiny BabyI Can’t Wait!Busy Babies13 Stories about Harris13 Stories About Ayana; and the 100 Things series. From the very beginning of her career, Amy had an impeccable eye and ear for the specific details of the lives of young children, and this gave her books a universal honesty that touched readers of all ages.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Beach Lane Books (June 25, 2024)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781665956253
  • Grades: P - 3
  • Ages: 4 - 8

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Awards and Honors

  • Horn Book Fanfare
  • Booklist Editors' Choice
  • Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
  • Riverbank Review Books of Distinction Finalist
  • ABC Children's Bookseller's Choices
  • Charlotte Award (NY)
  • Charlotte Zolotow Award (CCBC/Wisconsin): Winner, Honor Book, Highly Commended (three categories, three winners)

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