Showing 51–100 of 280 titles
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Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot!
Chick (a baby chicken) instructs his friend Brain (underwear-clad human with an exposed brain) in good manners. Each chapter has simple, repetitive words to support beginning readers. The cartoon-style illustrations in a graphic novel format reinforce the non-stop hilarity.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763679361
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Chicken Said, 'Cluck!'
Earl and Pearl shoo Chicken away as they work on their pumpkin patch, but as the story comes full circle, it's Chicken who does the shooing and saves the day. In the traditional yet fresh easy reader “Chicken said, ‘Cluck!,'” even very new readers can understand the simple, symmetrical text together with the funny and endearing pictures that capture every emotion of the two young gardeners and the sometimes annoying Chicken.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780064442763
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Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type
Farm-smart cows recycle a piece of outdated technology, a manual typewriter, to improve barnyard conditions. Lewin's illustrations help tell this tongue-in-cheek story about bovine agitators locking horns with Farmer Brown in a battle of will and wit that results in a comically satisfying conclusion.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2001 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780689832130
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Counting
Experience counting in the natural world with a variety of textures and shapes. Numbers and words are printed as text and Braille in this early learning board book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781465436139
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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
In lively, detailed, subtly retro cartoons, Frazee gently pokes fun at adult expectations and captures the unbounded joy of two friends experiencing a parent-free summer adventure.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780152060206
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Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa
Plucky Kate and her beloved horse have a day of adventures, including surprises, counting cows, and bedding down in the barn. Along the trail, the humorous repartee and fluid watercolor paintings set the tone and mood to engage new readers in “Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa.”- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780152021245
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The Day You Begin
One little girl joins a new class and finds her place as classmates share their unique backgrounds.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399246531
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Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
“Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin” by Duncan Tonatiuh, depicts the lives of two cousins who live in the U.S. and Mexico. Tonatiuh's mixed-media illustrations, influenced by ancient Mixtec art, show the universality of childhood experiences across borders.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2011 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780810938724
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Digging for Words: José Alberto Gutiérrez and the Library He Built
José Alberto Gutiérrez, a garbageman in Bogotá, Colombia, collects books along his route and creates a library for children to read and borrow in his neighborhood on Saturdays.
- Fiction, Biography, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781984892638
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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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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
A persistent pigeon asks, pleads, cajoles, wheedles, connives, negotiates, demands, and uses emotional blackmail in attempts to get behind the wheel. Pigeon will not take no for an answer and puts the reader on the spot, using an escalating series of tactics. Perfectly paced, every line and blank space in the deceptively simple illustrations are essential to this distinguished work.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2004 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780786819881
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Don't Throw It to Mo!
Underdog football player Mo Jackson may be the smallest kid on his team, but Coach Steve has a plan for him to save the day.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2016 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780670016310
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Don't Touch My Hair!
A spunky heroine uses humor to invite readers to understand boundaries and consent.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316562584
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Doña Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart
This captivating tall tale brings life to an engaging, original character, whose love and concern for her neighbors fills the story with joy. -
Double Bass Blues
Aspiring musician Nic navigates two worlds—his suburban school and the bustling city streets of his home—in this picturebook about community, family, and the power of music.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524718527
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Drawn Together
A boy and his grandfather bridge their cultural and generational divide through their shared love of art.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484767603
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Dreamers
Morales and her young son discover how they fit into their strange new country when they find the public library in this gorgeous, personal picture book. -
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
In this story inspired by a real musician, a girl in Cuba longs to play the drums, and with perseverance, she breaks down the gender barrier, eventually becoming a famous drummer. -
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed
Standing in front of her wardrobe, Ella Sarah selects her attire and makes her own fashion statement. Cheerful, bold colors outlined in white emphasize Ella Sarah's freedom and confidence. Pink polka-dots on an orange background and blue-green rickrack on the borders of the jacket flap foreshadow her unique outfit.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2004 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780152164133
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Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
In a tender picture book that acknowledges loss and the power of friendship, two best friends spend one last afternoon playing together in their families’ apartments before Evelyn moves away.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536207040
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Extra Yarn
A selfish archduke threatens to halt a little girl's transformation of a colorless town and steal her box of magical yarn. Klassen's innovative digital technique results in shifts of color that signal character change and critical turns of plot -all done with just the right stitches of humor.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780061953385
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Field Trip to the Moon
When a child is left behind on a class field trip to the moon, an unexpected adventure unfolds.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823442539
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Fiesta Babies
“Fiesta Babies,” told in a simple rhyme scheme, is embellished with illustrations done in bold colors and brushstrokes. Pictured is a parade of multicultural babies and toddlers in vibrantly colored costumes singing, dancing and celebrating at a local fiesta.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2011 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781582463193
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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
This heartening tale is an incredible account of the friendship and love shared between a soldier and the real bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2016 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316324908
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Firefighters' Handbook
Do you want to become a firefighter? Learn about their rigorous training in this informative picturebook.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534417335
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First Day in Grapes
"First Day in Grapes" vividly and realistically portrays the human characters in the story about a child of migrant workers. The use of watercolor, colored pencil, and pastel create a warmth and sensitivity to Chico and his school experiences- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781584300458
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Float
In this wordless picture book, a gray, rainy day turns into an adventure when a boy makes a paper boat and plays outside in the rain.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481415248
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Flora and the Flamingo
The budding relationship between an awkward young girl and a graceful flamingo is revealed through carefully orchestrated flaps. The minimalist setting, limited color palette, use of white space and page turns create a timeless and joyful visual experience. The call-and-response of this balletic duet is cinematic and comedic.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781480647503
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Flubby Is Not a Good Pet!
Flubby, a very lazy, but loveable, cat can always be counted on to bring comfort and kindness when they are needed most.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524787769
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Fox + Chick: The Party and Other Stories
Wily Chick and patient pal Fox star in three charming vignettes in which they explore the fun and frustrations of friendship. The warm and humorous story of these unlikely friends combines the design of a graphic novel with the simple vocabulary and ease of a beginning reader.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452152882
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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. -
Fox the Tiger
Playful Fox loves tigers so much he turns into one (with the help of some paint) in this comical early reader.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2019 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062398673
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The Gardener
Illustrations, combined with letters home, tell the story of Lydia Grace Finch, a young Depression-era heroine, who transforms her curmudgeonly uncle and his dreary urban neighborhood with her rooftop garden.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1998 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780374325176
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Going Down Home with Daddy
An African American family reunion gives a boy a chance to connect to his vibrant roots as he contemplates the perfect way to honor his great-grandmother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2020 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781561459384
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Good Night Owl
When an unfamiliar noise prevents Owl from falling asleep, his desperate efforts to find its source escalate to comedic effect.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484712757
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Gracias Thanks
Small pleasures of Latino family life and experiences are captured in nostalgic folk art illustrations.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2010 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781600602580
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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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Grandma's Gift
Grandma's Gift is a personal tale based on Velasquez's special relationship with his abuela who influenced his dream of becoming an artist. Velasquez's penchant for details and use of oil on watercolor papers complements his amazing use of color and light to reflect the mood of the characters.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2011 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802720825
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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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Grandpa's Top Threes
Henry uses Grandpa's favorite game, “Top Three,” to help his grandfather grieve.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536211252
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Green
In this original concept book, Seeger engages all the senses with her fresh approach to the multiple meanings of “green.” Using thickly-layered acrylics, word pairings and cleverly placed die cuts, she invites readers to pause, pay attention and wonder.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596433977
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Green Is a Chile Pepper
Parra's vibrant folk art is the perfect complement to the text. The images depict diverse characters of all ages. Parra's wonderful illustrations portray many Hispanic cultural traditions. They have a sense of energy and liveliness, which gives a feeling of being at a fiesta celebrating colors and culture.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2015 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452102030
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A Greyhound, a Groundhog
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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The Hello, Goodbye Window
In this sunny portrait of familial love, a little girl tells us about her everyday experiences visiting her grandparents' house. Raschka's style resembles the spontaneous drawings of children, perfectly mirroring the guileless young narrator's exuberant voice. White space balances the density of the layered colors, creating a visual experience that is surprisingly sophisticated.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2006 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780786809141
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Henry and Mudge and the Great Grandpas
In four simple and joyful chapters, Henry and his sweet-natured dog enjoy a memorable visit with great-grandpa Bill and his buddies at the “grandpa house.” The full and happy day is highlighted by a frolic in the pond, with grandpas in their “skivvies,” topped off by a spaghetti dinner. Stevenson's distinctive line and watercolor drawings provide an effective and gentle counterpoint to the comprehensible text. The simple sentence structure, along with a design that advances this well-told story, provides a satisfying celebration of family and friendship.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2006 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780689811708
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Hi! Fly Guy
In “Hi! Fly Guy,” a beautiful friendship begins when Buzz the boy, proves that a fly can be one smart pet. This slim, reader-friendly tale has a robust humor and wacky cartoon art featuring an eye-popping cover.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545007221
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Home Base: A Mother-Daughter Story
In parallel narratives, a girl and her mother work hard to achieve success in non-traditional roles as the girl tries out for the baseball team and the mother gets to work on a construction project.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823436637
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Home in the Rain
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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Hondo & Fabian
A beach outing for the dog and a full day at home for the cat are skillfully interwoven in this quiet tale of friendship. Spare text describes the day's events while soft, glowing illustrations tell the real story of parallel activities with subtle humor. McCarty's design choices from font and page layout to size and inviting cover art show great attention to detail in this masterfully executed picture book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780805063523
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Horrible Bear!
When a kite goes astray, an accident and misunderstanding bring together two unlikely friends in a story about the power of forgiveness.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316282833