Showing 1–18 of 18 titles
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The Bathing Costume or the Worst Vacation of My Life
Separated from his parents for the first time, almost 8-year-old Myron dreads vacationing at his grandparents' house in the French countryside. Even more intimidating, family tradition dictates he master the “10-foot jump.” Myron ticks off multiple conquests during his “worst vacation,” and his newfound confidence proves how much he's grown.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592701414
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Big Wolf and Little Wolf, Such a Beautiful Orange!
Big Wolf lives alone under a tree until one day Little Wolf appears. Bit by bit, Big Wolf allows Little Wolf to join him in daily activities. Only when Little Wolf goes away does Big Wolf realize how much he cares for his new friend.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2010 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592701063
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Brown: My Alter Ego Is a Superhero
When bullies destroy his fort, Rusty dons superhero garb and seeks revenge.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020, Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702121
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Do Fish Sleep?
Ten-year-old Jette comes to terms with her younger brother's death in this honest story about loss and the search for understanding.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702855
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The Fox on the Swing
The book tells the story of Paul, who lives a fairly ordinary life with his parents, but whose routine is interrupted by a moody and deep-thinking fox who challenges Paul's perspective on happiness and predictability. His friendship with the fox vacillates between moments of whimsy and philosophical ponderings in this exceptional picture book. -
Garmann's Summer
Hole introduces us to six-year-old Garmann during his last summer before starting school. The humorous and poetic text, combined with surreal and multi-layered artwork, creates a truly unique and complex look at the universality of fear and uncertainty.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802853394
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Grandma Lives in a Perfume Village
Xiao Le's grandmother passes away soon after he spends a rare day visiting her. His mother is sad, but Xiao Le helps her feel better, telling her what Grandma is doing in Heaven.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735842168
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Henrietta and the Golden Eggs
An innovative book design captures the heart of this allegorical tale of a persistent and clever hen that pursues dreams leading to better conditions for the 3,333 chickens on a poultry farm.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2003 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781567922103
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Jerome By Heart
Raphael loves Jerome and, in spite of the response from his parents, he is not afraid to say that he knows his best friend by heart.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702503
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My Beijing: Four Stories of Everyday Wonder
Yu'er and her grandfather are amiable guides to their Beijing neighborhood, and Jun's lush watercolor artwork gives this graphic novel even more charm.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781512445909
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My Father's Arms Are a Boat
During one long Norwegian night, a father and son explore their powerful emotions of love and loss, but also hope and healing. Lunde skillfully evokes the security of the parent-child relationship and the comfort to be found in the natural world.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592701247
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Over the Ocean
Depicted through serene watercolor spreads, a young girl stands on a beach and imagines the world beyond the ocean.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452145150
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Telephone Tales
In this classic from Italy, a travelling salesman calls his daughter nightly to share a whimsical story. Sixty-seven playful tales humorously recount ice cream palaces, educational candy, and roads paved with chocolate.
- Fiction, Short Stories
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702848
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When a Wolf Is Hungry
Dapper wolf Edmond Bigsnout attempts to eat a fellow city-dwelling rabbit but is thwarted at every turn by the bunny and his neighbors.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802854827
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When Spring Comes to the DMZ
A grandfather brings his family to visit Korea's demilitarized zone, which inadvertently has evolved into a nature preserve with rich flora and fauna amid the barbed wire and warning signs.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780874869729
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The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy
Five-year-old Eddie, after a spirited quest through the shops in her French village, parlays a brioche, a clover, a button, and a postage stamp into the perfect birthday gift for her mother. -
Written and Drawn by Henrietta
Henrietta is writing and illustrating a story about a three-headed monster. Liniers' thin-lined, expressive cartoons, complete with Henrietta's crayon-thick scrawls, track her joyful creation of a scary and funny adventure.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781935179900
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You Can't Be Too Careful!
Cause and effect is explored in this imaginative and unexpected tale of a rose, a cat, a gardener, and a broken heart.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780914671640