- Over the river and through the wood, the New England boy's song about Thanksgiving Day, L. Maria Child ; illustrateed by Matt Tavares
- The gingerbread pirates, Kristin Kladstrup ; illustrated by Matt Tavares
- Twenty-one steps, guarding the tomb of the unknown soldier, Jeff Gottesfeld ; illustrated by Matt Tavares
- Lady Liberty, a biography, Doreen Rappaport ; illustrated by Matt Tavares
- Jubilee!, one man's big, bold, and very, very loud celebration of peace, Alicia Potter ; illustrated by Matt Tavares