The Movable Mother Goose

Author: Robert Sabuda

Illustrator: Robert Sabuda

Date: 1999

Publisher: Little Simon

Added a little to the traditional versions of Mother Goose rhymes, Sabuda makes the nursery rhymes come to life using 3D pictures. Every child loves pop-up, interactive books, but adults alike can enjoy this book that combines tradition with a little bit of fun and wonder.

The Wide-Mouthed Frog

Author: Keith Faulkner

Illustrator: Jonathan Lambert & Rory Tyger

Date: 1996

Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

Lower Elementary

Wide mouthed frog explains to all of the creatures that he eats flies. Each animal shares what they enjoy to dine on (with 3D pages). Finally, when alligator declares he eats wide mouthed frogs, frog splashes into the water and closes his wide mouth. It doesn't always pay to have a big mouth.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Author: L. Frank Baum

Illustrator: Robert Sabuda

Date: 2000

Publisher: Little Simon

This pop-up book by Sabuda is none other than amazing. The story is along the same lines as the traditional Wizard Of Oz. However, the pop-up illustrations are outstanding, none other than expected from Sabuda. This book is a great one to share, but not ideal for circulation. The detailed 3D images would be destroyed with ease if not careful.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Author: Lewis Carroll

Adapted by: Robert Sabuda

Date: 2003

Publisher: Little Simon

Just as the other books by Sabuda, the 3D images that are included in the book are amazing. The moving images bring the story, which is very similar to the traditional story, alive. Sabuda uses detailed, intricate 3D art to accompany the text. This is ideal for sharing, but not for circulation. Another amazing work of art by Sabuda!

Eeency Weency Spider

Author: Margaret Wang
Illustrator: Claudia Rueda
Date: 2005
Publisher: Piggy Toes Press

This 3D book with music is great for teaching counting, forward and backwards. The ten spiders all go up the water spout and get washed down in the big rain. The eensy weensy spider who is patient and calm climbs up last, after the rain, and makes it past her friends. The song plays as the book is read to the tun of "Itsby, Bitsy, Spider". This is a great book to teach about patience, as well as counting.