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2015 #BookADay Selections

These are the books that my daughter and I chose to highlight during the 2015 edition of Donalyn Miller's #BookADay challenge. We read more than one book each day, but chose our favorite recent read for each #BookADay entry. We participated in #BookADay for 155 days. The results are shown below. 

Mac Barnett: Extra YarnMac Barnett: Extra Yarn

Dan Gutman: Rappy the RaptorDan Gutman: Rappy the Raptor

Mo Willems: That Is Not a Good Idea!Mo Willems: That Is Not a Good Idea!

Jodi Moore: When a Dragon Moves InJodi Moore: When a Dragon Moves In

Kate Messner: How to Read a StoryKate Messner: How to Read a Story

Michelle Edwards: Max Makes a CakeMichelle Edwards: Max Makes a Cake

Doreen Cronin: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That TypeDoreen Cronin: Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

Richard T. Morris: This Is a MooseRichard T. Morris: This Is a Moose

Jan De Kinder: RedJan De Kinder: Red
 
Bob Staake: My Pet BookBob Staake: My Pet Book

Michelle Knudsen: Big Mean MikeMichelle Knudsen: Big Mean Mike

Annette Simon: Robot Burp Head SmartypantsAnnette Simon: Robot Burp Head Smartypants

Barbara Lehman: RainstormBarbara Lehman: Rainstorm

Jan Thomas: Is Everyone Ready for Fun?Jan Thomas: Is Everyone Ready for Fun?

Michael Townsend: Cute & CuterMichael Townsend: Cute & Cuter

John Stadler: Wilson and Miss Lovely: A Back-to-School MysteryJohn Stadler: Wilson and Miss Lovely: A Back-to-School Mystery

Mac Barnett: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole Mac Barnett: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Mary Newell DePalma: Uh-Oh!Mary Newell DePalma: Uh-Oh!

Melanie Watt: Chester's Back!Melanie Watt: Chester's Back!

Dan Santat: The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary FriendDan Santat: The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

Neil Gaiman: Chu's First Day of SchoolNeil Gaiman: Chu's First Day of School

Hallie Durand: Mitchell Goes BowlingHallie Durand: Mitchell Goes Bowling

Tim Egan: Dodsworth in New York (A Dodsworth Book)Tim Egan: Dodsworth in New York (A Dodsworth Book)

Kate Coombs: The Tooth Fairy WarsKate Coombs: The Tooth Fairy Wars

Aaron Reynolds: Creepy Carrots!Aaron Reynolds: Creepy Carrots!

Mike Curato: Little Elliot, Big CityMike Curato: Little Elliot, Big City

Mike Austin: Monsters Love SchoolMike Austin: Monsters Love School

Timothy Knapman: Guess What I Found in Dragon WoodTimothy Knapman: Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood

David Small: Imogene's Antlers David Small: Imogene's Antlers

Richard Byrne: The Really, Really, Really Big DinosaurRichard Byrne: The Really, Really, Really Big Dinosaur

Erin Cabatingan: A Is for Musk OxErin Cabatingan: A Is for Musk Ox

Frank Viva: A Long Way AwayFrank Viva: A Long Way Away

Jerry Pinkney: The Grasshopper & the AntsJerry Pinkney: The Grasshopper & the Ants

Mark Lee: Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the StreetMark Lee: Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street

Peggy Rathmann: Officer Buckle & Gloria Peggy Rathmann: Officer Buckle & Gloria

Fiona Roberton: A Tale of Two BeastsFiona Roberton: A Tale of Two Beasts

Tyler Florence: Tyler Makes Spaghetti! (Tyler and Tofu)Tyler Florence: Tyler Makes Spaghetti! (Tyler and Tofu)

Kati Hites: Winnie & WaldorfKati Hites: Winnie & Waldorf

David Conway: The Great Fairy Tale DisasterDavid Conway: The Great Fairy Tale Disaster

Eve Bunting: Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?Eve Bunting: Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?

Sophie Blackall: The Baby TreeSophie Blackall: The Baby Tree

Mo Willems: Goldilocks and the Three DinosaursMo Willems: Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

Peter Sis: Ice Cream SummerPeter Sis: Ice Cream Summer

James Marshall: George and Martha Round and RoundJames Marshall: George and Martha Round and Round

Debbie Ridpath Ohi: Where Are My Books?Debbie Ridpath Ohi: Where Are My Books?

Michael Gutch: Sticky, Sticky, Stuck!Michael Gutch: Sticky, Sticky, Stuck!

Jared Chapman: Pirate, Viking & ScientistJared Chapman: Pirate, Viking & Scientist

Ethan Long: ChameliaEthan Long: Chamelia

Cynthia Rylant: Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the RosesCynthia Rylant: Mr. Putter & Tabby Smell the Roses

Val Jones: Who Wants Broccoli?Val Jones: Who Wants Broccoli?

Daniel Kirk: Library Mouse: A World to ExploreDaniel Kirk: Library Mouse: A World to Explore

Jan Berenstain: Berenstain Bears: 5-Minute Berenstain Bears StoriesJan Berenstain: Berenstain Bears: 5-Minute Berenstain Bears Stories

Maxwell Eaton: The Adventures of Max and Pinky: The MysteryMaxwell Eaton: The Adventures of Max and Pinky: The Mystery

Dr. Seuss: What Pet Should I Get? (Classic Seuss)Dr. Seuss: What Pet Should I Get? (Classic Seuss)

Cynthia Lord: Hot Rod Hamster and the Haunted Halloween Party! Cynthia Lord: Hot Rod Hamster and the Haunted Halloween Party!

Ellen Potter: Piper Green and the Fairy TreeEllen Potter: Piper Green and the Fairy Tree

Jennifer Hamburg: Monkey and Duck Quack Up!Jennifer Hamburg: Monkey and Duck Quack Up!

Bethanie Murguia: Zoe's Room (No Sisters Allowed)Bethanie Murguia: Zoe's Room (No Sisters Allowed)

Karen Katz: The Babies on the BusKaren Katz: The Babies on the Bus

Dan Krall: The Great Lollipop CaperDan Krall: The Great Lollipop Caper

Mem Fox: Possum Magic Mem Fox: Possum Magic

Deborah Heiligman: Cool Dog, School DogDeborah Heiligman: Cool Dog, School Dog

Eileen Rosenthal: I'll Save You Bobo!Eileen Rosenthal: I'll Save You Bobo!

Pam Calvert: Princess Peepers Pam Calvert: Princess Peepers

Anik McGrory: Quick, Slow, Mango!Anik McGrory: Quick, Slow, Mango!

Ethan Long: Fright ClubEthan Long: Fright Club

Margaret Chodos-Irvine: Ella Sarah Gets DressedMargaret Chodos-Irvine: Ella Sarah Gets Dressed

Pat Zietlow Miller: Sophie's SquashPat Zietlow Miller: Sophie's Squash

Cynthia Lord: Hot Rod HamsterCynthia Lord: Hot Rod Hamster

Elisha Cooper: Beaver Is LostElisha Cooper: Beaver Is Lost

Charise Mericle Harper: Pink Me UpCharise Mericle Harper: Pink Me Up

Andrea Beaty: Doctor TedAndrea Beaty: Doctor Ted

Emily Jenkins: A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious TreatEmily Jenkins: A Fine Dessert: Four Centuries, Four Families, One Delicious Treat

Chris Van Allsburg: The Misadventures of Sweetie PieChris Van Allsburg: The Misadventures of Sweetie Pie

Michael Hall: Red: A Crayon's StoryMichael Hall: Red: A Crayon's Story

Callie Barkley: Amy and the Missing Puppy (The Critter Club)Callie Barkley: Amy and the Missing Puppy (The Critter Club)

David McKee: Elmer (Elmer Books)David McKee: Elmer (Elmer Books)

Valorie Fisher: When Ruby Tried to Grow CandyValorie Fisher: When Ruby Tried to Grow Candy

Herve Tullet: Mix It Up!Herve Tullet: Mix It Up!

Kathryn Otoshi: ZeroKathryn Otoshi: Zero

Emily Haynes: Ganesha's Sweet ToothEmily Haynes: Ganesha's Sweet Tooth

Mary Jo Amani: Excuse Me, I'm Trying to Read!Mary Jo Amani: Excuse Me, I'm Trying to Read!

Sally Lloyd-Jones: How to Get a Job...by Me, the Boss (How To Series)Sally Lloyd-Jones: How to Get a Job...by Me, the Boss (How To Series)

Mark Teague: The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad WolfMark Teague: The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf

Sue Ganz-Schmitt: Planet KindergartenSue Ganz-Schmitt: Planet Kindergarten

Joe McGee: Peanut Butter & Brains: A Zombie Culinary TaleJoe McGee: Peanut Butter & Brains: A Zombie Culinary Tale

Evie Cordell: Two Girls Want a PuppyEvie Cordell: Two Girls Want a Puppy

Joan Holub: Itty Bitty KittyJoan Holub: Itty Bitty Kitty

Beth Ferry: Land SharkBeth Ferry: Land Shark

Fione Rempt: Rico the Brave Sock Monkey (Little Golden Book)Fione Rempt: Rico the Brave Sock Monkey (Little Golden Book)

Olivier Tallec: Who Done It?Olivier Tallec: Who Done It?

Mac Barnett: Leo: A Ghost StoryMac Barnett: Leo: A Ghost Story

Catherine Urdahl: Polka-Dot Fixes KindergartenCatherine Urdahl: Polka-Dot Fixes Kindergarten

Jennifer Larue Huget: The Best Birthday Party EverJennifer Larue Huget: The Best Birthday Party Ever

Jonathan Allen: I'm Not Cute! (Baby Owl)Jonathan Allen: I'm Not Cute! (Baby Owl)

Bonny Becker: A Library Book for Bear (Bear and Mouse)Bonny Becker: A Library Book for Bear (Bear and Mouse)

David Ezra Stein: Interrupting ChickenDavid Ezra Stein: Interrupting Chicken

Marc Brown: Monkey: Not Ready for KindergartenMarc Brown: Monkey: Not Ready for Kindergarten

Emma Dodd: Meow Said the CowEmma Dodd: Meow Said the Cow

Sue Fliess: Robots, Robots Everywhere! (Little Golden Book)Sue Fliess: Robots, Robots Everywhere! (Little Golden Book)

Anna Kemp: The Worst PrincessAnna Kemp: The Worst Princess

Kyle Mewburn: Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!Kyle Mewburn: Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!
 
Tedd Arnold: A Pet for Fly GuyTedd Arnold: A Pet for Fly Guy

Brian Lies: Bats at the Library (A Bat Book)Brian Lies: Bats at the Library (A Bat Book)

Shannon Hale: The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess PartyShannon Hale: The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party

Sergio Ruzzier: Hey, Rabbit!Sergio Ruzzier: Hey, Rabbit!

Mary Newell DePalma: Uh-Oh!Mary Newell DePalma: Uh-Oh!

Daniel Kirk: Library Mouse: A World to ExploreDaniel Kirk: Library Mouse: A World to Explore

J. Hamilton Ray: Squirrels on Skis J. Hamilton Ray: Squirrels on Skis

David Bedford: Mole's BabiesDavid Bedford: Mole's Babies

Jeanne Willis: The Bog BabyJeanne Willis: The Bog Baby

Kevin Henkes: Lilly's Purple Plastic PurseKevin Henkes: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Andrea Beaty: Rosie Revere, EngineerAndrea Beaty: Rosie Revere, Engineer

Jean Leroy: Superfab Saves the DayJean Leroy: Superfab Saves the Day

Drew Daywalt: The Day the Crayons QuitDrew Daywalt: The Day the Crayons Quit

Jarrett J. Krosoczka: Ollie the Purple Elephant (Read to a Child!: Level 2)Jarrett J. Krosoczka: Ollie the Purple Elephant (Read to a Child!: Level 2)

Shannon Hale: The Princess in BlackShannon Hale: The Princess in Black

Mike Austin: Monsters Love ColorsMike Austin: Monsters Love Colors

Tad Hills: Duck, Duck, GooseTad Hills: Duck, Duck, Goose

Kevin Hawkes: The Wicked Big ToddlahKevin Hawkes: The Wicked Big Toddlah

Alison Randall: The Wheat DollAlison Randall: The Wheat Doll

Jack Lechner: Mary Had a Little LampJack Lechner: Mary Had a Little Lamp

Marc Brown: Arthur's Chicken Pox: An Arthur Adventure Marc Brown: Arthur's Chicken Pox: An Arthur Adventure

Chris Barton: Shark vs. TrainChris Barton: Shark vs. Train

Mo Willems: I Will Take A Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)Mo Willems: I Will Take A Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

Kelly Light: Louise Loves ArtKelly Light: Louise Loves Art

Michael Catchpool: The Cloud SpinnerMichael Catchpool: The Cloud Spinner

Jon Klassen: I Want My Hat BackJon Klassen: I Want My Hat Back

Michal Kozlowski: Louis the Tiger Who Came From the SeaMichal Kozlowski: Louis the Tiger Who Came From the Sea

Margaret Wise Brown: Little Fur Family Fur Edition

Rose Robart: The Cake That Mack AteRose Robart: The Cake That Mack Ate

Christine Peymani: Toy Story 3 (Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3) Christine Peymani: Toy Story 3 (Disney/Pixar Toy Story 3)

Matt De La Peña: Last Stop on Market StreetMatt De La Peña: Last Stop on Market Street

Salina Yoon: Penguin in LoveSalina Yoon: Penguin in Love

Jack Patton: Battle Bugs #1: The Lizard WarJack Patton: Battle Bugs #1: The Lizard War

Callie Barkley: Liz Learns a Lesson (The Critter Club)Callie Barkley: Liz Learns a Lesson (The Critter Club)

June Sobel: The Goodnight TrainJune Sobel: The Goodnight Train

Bethanie Murguia: I Feel Five!Bethanie Murguia: I Feel Five!

Claire Freedman: Aliens Love Underpants: Deluxe EditionClaire Freedman: Aliens Love Underpants: Deluxe Edition

Justine Korman: 101 DalmatiansJustine Korman: 101 Dalmatians

Marc Brown: Buster's Dino Dilemma (Arthur Chapter Book, Book 7)Marc Brown: Buster's Dino Dilemma (Arthur Chapter Book, Book 7)

Susan Campbell Bartoletti: Naamah and the Ark at NightSusan Campbell Bartoletti: Naamah and the Ark at Night

Arlene Mosel: Tikki Tikki TemboArlene Mosel: Tikki Tikki Tembo

Shirley Hughes: Don't Want to Go!Shirley Hughes: Don't Want to Go!

Jennifer Oxley: The Chicken ProblemJennifer Oxley: The Chicken Problem

John Rocco: BlizzardJohn Rocco: Blizzard

Audrey Vernick: Edgar's Second WordAudrey Vernick: Edgar's Second Word

Linda Sue Park: Xander's Panda PartyLinda Sue Park: Xander's Panda Party

Tim Egan: The Pink RefrigeratorTim Egan: The Pink Refrigerator

Kate Woodward: What Makes You Ill? (Usborne Starting Point Science)Kate Woodward: What Makes You Ill? (Usborne Starting Point Science)

Laura Purdie Salas: Stampede!: Poems to Celebrate the Wild Side of SchoolLaura Purdie Salas: Stampede!: Poems to Celebrate the Wild Side of School

Peter Brown: The Curious GardenPeter Brown: The Curious Garden

Andrew Larsen: The Imaginary GardenAndrew Larsen: The Imaginary Garden

Tupera Tupera: Polar Bear's UnderwearTupera Tupera: Polar Bear's Underwear

Kat Yeh: You're Lovable to MeKat Yeh: You're Lovable to Me
 
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