Showing 1–28 of 28 titles
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¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! / Olinguito, from A to Z! Descubriendo el bosque nublado / Unveiling the Cloud Forest
Explore the Ecuadorian Andes and its cloud forest in this bilingual alphabet book.- Nonfiction, Science, Alphabet Books
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780892393275
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Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics.
The animal kingdom is presented in easy-to-understand, colorful infrographics that allow the reader to appreciate the world of animals by comparing and contrasting one species to another.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780544630925
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Bird and Diz
Spare rhythmic text and swirling abstract illustrations take readers of all ages into the bebop world of John “Dizzy” Gillespie and Charlie “Bird” Parker.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763666606
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Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Duncan Tonatiuh creates a sense of sound and movement through energetic, textured collage illustrations that celebrate the life of innovative Mexican musician and composer Juan García Esquivel. Incorporating funky fonts and far-out fashions, Tonatiuh's unique artistic style harkens back to indigenous codex art and lends cultural authenticity to this pulsating picture-book biography. -
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
The biography of Pulitzer-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks reveals her childhood dreams and inspirations, her challenges with race, gender, and poverty, and her desires to share stories through poetry.
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Giant Squid
Poetic text and lush oil paintings immerse readers in a suspenseful deep-sea investigation of the elusive giant squid, exploring what is known – and what remains unknown – about this fascinating marine creature. -
Grand Canyon
Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon. -
Her Right Foot
Part history and part call to action, this nonfiction picture book reminds readers of the genesis of the Statue of Liberty and its relevance today.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781452162812
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I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage
Sixteen illustrators and fourteen poets come together to address themes of culture, identity, and community.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781620143117
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I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups
Hilarity and nonsense characterize this illustrated poetry collection, which engages the reader in a lively conversation between the writer and illustrator.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780316266574
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Imagine
Herrera uses poetry to recount his journey and invites readers to imagine their own future full of possibilities.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763690526
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Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph
Art Kane's iconic photograph of great jazz musicians gathered on a New York City street is brought to life though exuberant poems and paintings.- Nonfiction, Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763669546
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Liberty Arrives!: How America's Grandest Statue Found Her Home
This informational picturebook introduces many people involved in Lady Liberty's journey from France to her final destination in New York Harbor.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780735230828
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National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry: More Than 200 Poems with Photographs That Float, Zoom, and Bloom!
Bold, colorful photos, paired with kid-friendly poems about nature, connect readers to the outside world and show how easily poetic inspiration comes from our planet.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781426320958
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Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability
Candidly addressing questions about his disability and its impact on his life, Burcaw offers readers an opportunity to develop empathy for what it means to be “different.” Carr's brilliant photos of comically-staged scenes, along with family shots and outsized graphics, add to this book's tone and liveliness. -
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets
In this bold homage, the authors emulate the style of their favorite poets. Stunning collages illuminate this joyful celebration of poetry.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763680947
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A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech that Inspired a Nation
A look at how Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous “I Have a Dream Speech” was written and the voices that shaped its message.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780823443314
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Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
The short yet brilliant life story of Jean-Michel Basquiat and his determination to become an artist are revealed through poetic language and illustrations dramatically influenced by Basquiat's own style.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017 (Medal Winner)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780316213882
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Sail Away
Poems by legendary African American poet Langston Hughes celebrate water in many forms. His words are brought to life with brightly colored collage art by Ashley Bryan.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781481430852
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The Sea-Ringed World: Sacred Stories of the Americas
Poetry, prose, and artwork combine in this collection of traditional tales from 18 Indigenous cultures that span from Argentina to Alaska.
- Nonfiction, Poetry, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781646140152
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Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War
A fascinating picturebook biography of Mexican American José de la Luz Sáenz's fight for equality as a U.S. soldier during WWI.
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Some Writer! The Story of E. B. White
This enticing biography of beloved children's book author E. B. White seamlessly incorporates photographs, personal letters, pages from his books, and collage illustrations with engaging text.- Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780544319592
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Somos como las nubes / We Are Like the Clouds
Twenty poems, in Spanish and English, present first-person vignettes of unaccompanied youths traveling from Central America to the U.S., hoping to find a safer life and reunite with family.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781554988495
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Thanku: Poems of Gratitude
Thirty-two diverse poets explore moments of gratitude found throughout the year.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781541523630
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The Undefeated
Alexander's poetry and Nelson's illustration pair wonderfully in this stunning ode to the courage and strength of African Americans. -
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement
The inspirational singer and Civil Rights activist comes to life in 22 brief, first person, free verse poems that seamlessly incorporate Hamer's own words. The biography takes her from a sharecropping child to a community leader. -
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga
This authentic presentation of the contemporary life of the Cherokee people highlights the tradition of gratitude. -
When Green Becomes Tomatoes
Quiet, whispered poems capture the internal world of a diverse cast of children, who delight in the changing seasons.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781596438521