Showing 1–50 of 52 titles
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Adventures with Waffles
Whether sledding with chickens or boating with cows, there's never a dull moment when neighbors Lena and Trille are together. The Norwegian village comes alive in this tale of family, friendship, and adventure.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763672812
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Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret
Ballet Cat loves ballet more than anything. What happens when her best friend Sparkles doesn't want to play ballet every day? Find out in an early reader that breezily dances along.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484713785
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Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!
Three rowdy robots keep a young boy awake with their requests for more oil, tightened bolts, loosened fan belts, and more. Will a bedtime story finally lead to sleep?- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316254434
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Blackbird Fly
Eighth-grader Apple, a Filipino American, faces bullying, parental conflicts, fickle friends, and a lack of self-confidence with the help of a Beatles cassette, new friends, and the determination to play the guitar.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062238610
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Boats for Papa
Bagley's gentle artwork and warm story sensitively portray Buckley's way of coping with the absence of his father by making boats from found beach objects.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626720398
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Counting Lions
Written in free verse poems, this oversize counting book features striking detailed portraits filled with emotion, which showcase a variety of creatures.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763682071
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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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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. -
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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Fish in a Tree
With the help of an insightful teacher and quirky friends, Ally discovers how smart she really is in spite of being identified as dyslexic.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780142426425
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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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Fuzzy Mud
Taking a shortcut through the off-limits woods to avoid a bully, Tamaya and Marshall encounter fuzzy-looking mud that unleashes a medical and environmental disaster.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780385743785
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George
George identifies as a girl; if only the rest of the world would too. With the help of best friend Kelly, George takes the first steps to becoming Melissa, her true self.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545812542
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Goodbye Stranger
With multiple perspectives, this tale explores the bonds and limits of friendship, as Bridge and her friends navigate the inevitable changes of growing up.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385743174
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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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I Yam a Donkey!
Correcting a donkey's grammar and pronunciation comically leads to one yam's demise.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544087200
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If You Plant a Seed
A rabbit and mouse wait patiently for the seeds they planted to grow into delicious vegetables. When some birds want part of the harvest, everyone learns being kind is the most fruitful way to be.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062298898
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Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Lailah, a young girl who has been looking forward to fasting for Ramadan for her first time, suddenly feels shy because she is at a new school in a new country.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780884484318
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Last Stop on Market Street
CJ's journey with his Nana is not just a simple bus ride; it is a multi-sensory experience through which he discovers that beautiful music, nature, and people surround him. -
Lenny & Lucy
Homemade guardians Lenny and Lucy protect Peter and his dog from the dark, scary woods and help him find fun and friendship at his new home. Pops of color bring life to the charcoal illustrations.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439320
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Leo: A Ghost Story
Leo, a child ghost, leaves his home when its new occupants fear him. He soon meets Jane and discovers the wonder and joy of a true friend. Cut-paper collages capture Leo's emotional journey.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452131566
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The Lightning Queen
An unlikely friendship between Esma, a Romani girl, and Teo, a Mixteco boy, underpins an adventurous story that spans several generations and presents insights into two marginalized cultures.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780545800846
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Listen, Slowly
California-born Mai learns the true meaning of family and friendship when she travels with her grandmother to her native Vietnam and learns about her grandfather's fate.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062229182
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Lost in the Sun
In his efforts to make a fresh start in middle school, Trent struggles to put a traumatic event behind him. Fallon, the class outcast, strives to help Trent let go of his guilt.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780399164064
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Mango, Abuela, and Me
When Mia discovers that her Abuela can't speak English, she finds the perfect gift that helps them both with their language barrier. Vibrant illustrations and Spanish words blend together to create a warm family story. -
The Marvels
Two seemingly unrelated plots—Billy Marvel's wordless, illustrated story set in 1776; and Joseph Jervis's prose story set in 1990—come together in a tale of mystery, adventure, friendship, and family.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545448680
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The Moon Is Going to Addy's House
Addy and her family watch the moon follow them through the sky on a car ride home. Colorful cut-paper collage illustrations in luminescent tones illuminate the journey.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780803740549
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Moving Blocks
In this small-format board book, three squares transform into a variety of vehicles, and with each page turn, shapes turn into objects in a fun visual twist.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9789888240708
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Mr. Squirrel and the Moon
Mr. Squirrel's imagination runs wild when he mistakes a wheel of cheese for the moon. Gorgeous illustrations detail his efforts to get rid of the moon before anyone comes looking for it.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735841567
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My Pen
In detailed, pen-and-ink illustrations, Myers relates the story of a boy and his pen, who, together, can build worlds, ride dinosaurs, and show love—all they have to do is let the worlds inside themselves out!- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781423103714
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My Tata's Remedies = Los remedios de mi tata
Aaron learns first hand from his grandfather (Tata), who cares for family, friends, and neighbors, the significance of healing with a tender touch of wisdom and medicinal herbs. -
My Two Blankets
While learning a new language in a new country, a young woman compares her native language to a warm, comfortable blanket. Soon she has two comfortable blankets—the old and the new language.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544432284
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Orbiting Jupiter
Jack's new 13-year-old foster brother, Joseph, has a checkered past, including fathering a daughter named Jupiter. While Joseph's love for Jupiter compels Jack's family to do everything they can to help him, it may not be enough.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544462229
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A Pig, a Fox, and a Box
In three humorous stories, not-so-clever Fox comes out the worst for wear when he uses a box to play tricks on his friend Pig. Cartoonish antics are supported by simple rhyming dialogue and clear illustrations that invite readers to enjoy this comedic duo again and again.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2016 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780448485102
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Piper Green and the Fairy Tree
Piper Green's life is rich with family, friends, kittens, and magic. She meets her challenges head on and shows her spirit in everything she does.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780553499230
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Pool
Pastel tones plunge readers into a world of discovery as a shy boy overwhelmed by a crowded pool discovers worlds of imagination in the watery realm below.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781452142944
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The Princess and the Pony
Princess Pinecone wants a proper warrior's horse for her birthday. The round, short, flatulent one she gets instead is not what she had in mind, but she learns it can be a secret weapon.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545637084
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Red
A girl and her friends laugh when a classmate blushes on the playground. When one student takes the teasing too far, the girl must make a critical decision.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802854469
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Red Butterfly
Kara and her American mother are different from everyone they know in their Chinese neighborhood. When a medical emergency forces them into the mire of Chinese bureaucracy, Kara's future becomes desperate and unpredictable.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481411097
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Roger Is Reading a Book
Cinematic art and text illuminate exuberant Emily, whose loud hobbies interrupt Roger as he tries to peacefully read his book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802854421
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Roller Girl
Astrid falls in love with roller derby and learns how to be tougher, stronger, and fearless. Jamieson perfectly captures the highs and lows of growing up in this dynamic graphic novel.- Fiction, Graphic Novels, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803740167
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Sidewalk Flowers
A little girl collects wildflowers while her distracted father pays little attention. In a wordless homage to the importance of small things, each flower becomes a gift, transforming the giver and the recipient.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781554984312
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The Skunk
What is a man to do when a skunk appears on his doorstep? Readers follow the man and skunk on a quirky, humorous adventure.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439665
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Special Delivery
Meeting some odd characters along the way, Sadie travels by plane, train, and alligator to deliver an elephant to lonely Great Aunt Josephine.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439313
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Supertruck
When a blizzard comes to town, an unassuming garbage truck secretly trades his glasses for a powerful snowplow and becomes the heroic "Supertruck."- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2016 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596438217
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The Thing about Jellyfish
Suzy Swanson suspects that a rare jellyfish sting caused the death of her friend. With imagination and determination, she sets out on a journey to prove her theory—and starts her journey of healing.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316380867
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Tiptoe Tapirs
Other than Tapir and her little one, the jungle animals are all so noisy! When a hunter comes to the jungle, the other animals learn the value of quiet. Stylized illustrations convey the jungle sounds.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823433957
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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Told primarily in letters, a series of humorous events kicks off when Sophie discovers chickens with astonishing abilities after her family inherits her great uncle's farm.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780385755528
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Wait
On their way to catch a bus, a mother wants to hurry; her child wants to wait. A surprise stops them both, just short of the bus.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439214
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Waiting
In this gentle story of five animal figurines waiting together by the window, readers and characters meet new friends, observe the unhurried passage of the seasons, and anticipate what may come next.