Showing 1–42 of 42 titles

• Audience: Younger
• Genre: Fiction
• Award year: 2018

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  Alfie

  By Thyra Heder

  The reader gets both sides of the story in this clever tale of a lost pet and the search for a perfect birthday gift.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781419725296
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  All Around Us

  By Xelena González, Adriana M. Garcia (Illustrator)

  A young girl and her grandfather explore the world around them and discover how circles are relevant to and shape their experiences.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2018 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781941026762
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  All the Way to Havana

  By Margarita Engle, Mike Curato (Illustrator)

  In this beautifully illustrated book, a family drives to Havana, Cuba, in their well-worn car, experiencing the sights and sounds of the streets.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781627796422
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  Baby Goes to Market

  By Atinuke, Angela Brooksbank (Illustrator)

  In a vibrant Nigerian marketplace, mama shops while baby delights the various vendors, picking up a few unexpected items along the way.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780763695705
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  Big Cat, Little Cat

  By Elisha Cooper

  Simple and joyful domestic routines underscore the deeply entwined lives of two feline companions and the impact of loss on one.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781626723719
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  Blue Sky, White Stars

  By Sarvinder Naberhaus, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)

  Strikingly beautiful paintings and just a few words invite readers to rethink the meaning of patriotic phrases and ideas.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780803737006
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  The Book of Mistakes

  By Corinna Luyken

  Stunning illustrations illuminate the creative process about how mistakes are not always negative and can open the door to a bigger picture.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780735227927
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  The Boy and the Whale

  By Mordicai Gerstein

  A young boy faces a moral choice when a whale gets caught in the family fishing net.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781626725058
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  Charlie & Mouse

  By Laurel Snyder, Emily Hughes (Illustrator)

  Charlie and Mouse, two hilarious brothers, talk to bed lumps, plan a spontaneous neighborhood party, sell rocks, and invent new bedtime traditions.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781452131535
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  Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package

  By Kate DiCamillo, Lorna Raver (Narrator)

  Lorna Raver brings to life each quirky character from Deckawoo Drive with comedic flair in this lighthearted tale of a mysterious delivery.

  • Fiction, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2018
  • Middle, Younger
  • ISBN: 9781101916124
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  Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

  By Monica Brown, John Parra (Illustrator)

  A fictional account of the life of young artist Frida Kahlo that celebrates her connection to the animals she loved and painted.

  • Fiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2018 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780735842694
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  Good Night, Planet

  By Liniers

  Stuffed animal Planet makes new friends and has adventures all while his owner sleeps in this gentle, engaging graphic novel for young readers.

  • Fiction, Graphic Novels
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781943145201
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  A Greyhound, a Groundhog

  By Emily Jenkins, Chris Appelhans (Illustrator)

  Brand new friends, greyhound and groundhog, romp together through the enchantingly illustrated pages in this clever chase of words, rhythm, and shape.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780553498059
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  Home in the Rain

  By Bob Graham

  During a long drive home from Grandmother's in the rain, Francie and her mother discover profound beauty and comfort in ordinary moments.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780763692698
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  I See a Cat

  By Paul Meisel

  Youngest readers will find success in the story of a dog that is increasingly frustrated by the glass door that separates it from the things it sees outside.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780823436804
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  Jabari Jumps

  By Gaia Cornwall

  Today is the day Jabari is going to jump from the high dive and he is almost, absolutely sure he is ready.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780763678388
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  King and Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats

  By Dori Hillestad Butler, Nancy Meyers (Illustrator)

  King, the dog, and Kayla, his human, solve the mystery of missing dog treats and make some interesting discoveries along the way.

  • Fiction, Mystery
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781561458776
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  La Princesa and the Pea

  By Susan Middleton Elya, Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)

  This lively, playful retelling of the classic fairy tale is set in Peru and incorporates Peruvian cultural elements.

  • Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2018 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780399251566
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  Leo: A Ghost Story

  By Mac Barnett, Nicol Zanzarella (Narrator)

  A richly textured soundscape composed by Scotty Huff, coupled with an adroit reading by Nicol Zanzarella, gives depth to this tale of a ghost making a (real) friend.

  • Fiction, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781338200621
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  Life on Mars

  By Jon Agee

  In this sly, well-paced story, a young space explorer, certain there is life on Mars, sets out to prove it.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780399538520
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  The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)

  By Patrick McDonnell

  In this engaging, unconventional book, Little Red Cat is chased across the pages and experiences all the letters of the alphabet.

  • Fiction, General Fiction, Alphabet Books
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780316502467
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  Mother Bruce

  By Ryan T. Higgins, Robertson Dean (Narrator)

  Robertson Dean, the perfect grumpy-bear Bruce, and Ernest Troost's skilled musical accompaniment capture the wry humor of this delightful tale.

  • Fiction, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781338200751
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  My Kite Is Stuck! And Other Stories

  By Salina Yoon

  Bold, vibrant illustrations, word recognition, and repetition make these short and hilarious stories of three friends a fun experience for early readers.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781619638877
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  Noodleheads See the Future

  By Tedd Arnold, Martha Hamilton, Mitch Weiss

  With a nod to folktales, two zany brothers named Mac and Mac (who happen to be macaroni noodles) wow audiences with their hilarity and gullibility.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780823436736
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  Now

  By Antoinette Portis

  A young girl's simple joys and experiences will guide readers into appreciation of the here and now in this charmingly illustrated meditation.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781626721371
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  The Only Fish in the Sea

  By Philip C. Stead, Matthew Cordell (Illustrator)

  Pack your fishing poles and paint buckets and embark on a quest with Sadie and Sherman to rescue Ellsworth the goldfish.

  • Fiction, Action, Adventure
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781626722828
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  A Perfect Day

  By Lane Smith

  The cat, the dog, the chickadee, and the squirrel are having a perfect day until the bear shows up and invites the reader to rethink what perfect means.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781626725362
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  Professional Crocodile

  By Giovanna Zoboli, Mariachiara Di Giorgio (Illustrator)

  This wordless, charming book follows Mr. Crocodile through his morning routine and commute to a job for which he is perfectly suited.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781452165066
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  The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!

  By Carmen Agra Deedy, Eugene Yelchin (Illustrator)

  The new mayor of La Paz has outlawed singing of any kind, but a rooster arrives that will just not be quiet.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780545722889
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  Snail & Worm Again

  By Tina Kügler

  Snail and Worm's gentle friendship and support of each other in these humorous and charming stories will delight readers.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780544792494
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  Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List

  By Kate Klise, M. Sarah Klise

  A gentle tale of the warm love between a girl and her aging dog and the value of time well spent together.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781250107145
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  Town Is by the Sea

  By Joanne Schwartz, Sydney Smith (Illustrator)

  A miner's son thinks about his father, deep underground, with both respect for and quiet resignation about his own future.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781554988716
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  Trapped! A Whale's Rescue

  By Robert Burleigh, George Guidall (Narrator)

  Mournful whale song and an organic musical score composed by Chris Kubie accompany George Guidall's telling of the uplifting story of a dramatic rescue at sea.

  • Fiction, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2018
  • Middle, Younger
  • ISBN: 9781430126843
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  Triangle

  By Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)

  Triangle decides to play a mean joke on Square, but things don't quite turn out the way he hoped.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780763696030
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  Walk with Me

  By Jairo Buitrago, Rafael Yockteng (Illustrator)

  A young girl shows great courage as she takes on adult tasks and waits for her mother to come home from the factory.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781554988570
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  Wedgie & Gizmo

  By Suzanne Selfors, Johnny Heller (Narrator), Maxwell Glick (Narrator)

  Johnny Heller's diabolical Gizmo, an evil genius guinea pig, and Maxwell Glick's hysterical Wedgie, an energetic Corgi, face off as they adjust to their humans' new living arrangement as a blended family.

  • Fiction, Audiobook
  • Notable Children's Recordings 2018
  • Middle, Younger
  • ISBN: 9780062683540
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  When a Wolf Is Hungry

  By Christine Naumann-Villemin, Kris Di Giacomo (Illustrator)

  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's My Birthday?

  By Julie Fogliano, Christian Robinson (Illustrator)

  A child clamors to know the answer to the most important question of all in this cheerful celebration of self.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781626722934
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  Windows

  By Julia Denos, E. B. Goodale (Illustrator)

  On a walk through the neighborhood, a child invites readers to imagine what might be happening behind the windows he passes every day.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780763690359
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  Wolf in the Snow

  By Matthew Cordell

  In this wordless picture book, a girl and a wolf pup, both lost in a snowstorm, need help from each other to find their way home.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Medal Winner)
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9781250076366
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  The Wolf, the Duck, & the Mouse

  By Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen (Illustrator)

  A mouse and duck discover that there are upsides to being swallowed by a wolf.

  • Fiction, General Fiction
  • Notable Children's Books 2018
  • Younger
  • ISBN: 9780763677541
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  You Can't Be Too Careful!

  By Roger Mello, Daniel Hahn (Translator)

  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