Showing 1–9 of 9 titles
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A Ball for Daisy
In a wordless book with huge children's appeal, Chris Raschka gives us the story of an irrepressible little dog whose most prized possession is accidentally destroyed. With brilliant economy of line and color, Raschka captures Daisy's total (yet temporary) devastation. A buoyant tale of loss, recovery and friendship.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2012 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780375858611
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Blackout
A summer's power outage draws an urban family up to their building's roof and then down to the street for an impromptu block party. Rocco illuminates details and characters with a playful use of light and shadow in his cartoon-style illustrations. He delivers a terrific camaraderie-filled adventure that continues even when the electricity returns.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781423121909
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The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred
Nothing is better than a delicious bowl of arroz con leche unless, of course, a host of farm animals have a hand in the preparation! Lopez's blazing illustrations for the rhythmic, rollicking cumulative tale, “The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred” radiate a cheerful exuberance and are peppered with Latino cultural details that extend Vamos' perky narrative.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781580892421
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Grandpa Green
Elaborate topiary sculptures give visual form to memories in a wildly fanciful garden tended by a child and his beloved great-grandfather. Using an inspired palate, Lane Smith invites readers to tour a green lifetime of meaningful moments.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596436077
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I Broke My Trunk
In this installment of Elephant and Piggie's adventures, Piggie is very concerned because his best friend, Gerald the Elephant, has broken his trunk. Gerald proceeds to tell Piggie a long, rambling story about how it happened.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781423133094
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I Want My Hat Back
After losing his hat, Bear politely and patiently questions his fellow forest dwellers as to the whereabouts of his “red pointy hat.” Although no one admits to seeing the hat, deer helps Bear realize, “I HAVE SEEN MY HAT.”- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763655983
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Me . . . Jane
Watching the birds and squirrels in her yard, a young girl discovers the joy and wonder of nature. In delicate and precise India ink and watercolor, McDonnell depicts the awakening of a scientific spirit. A perceptive glimpse of the childhood of renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.- Nonfiction, Science
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316045469
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See Me Run
Dogs and more dogs are everywhere. Running, sliding, jumping, splashing and having fun. Perceptive beginning readers will be drawn into the story starting with the illustration on the title page that hints at the surprising ending to come.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2012 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823440436
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Tales for Very Picky Eaters
Each of the five chapters in “Tales for Very Picky Eaters” recounts James' refusal to eat yet another disgusting, smelly, repulsive, lumpy or slimy food. Not only picky eaters, but all readers will delight in the outrageous suggestions along with the off the wall rationale from his very clever dad for why he should become more adventurous in his food selections. James turns the table on his father when he decides to become more daring and bold in his meal choices and actually tries something new.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2012 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780547149561