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"More More More," Said the Baby: Three Love Stories
Brightly framed gouache paintings reflect each child's sense of security and joy as a loving adult “catches” that baby up. This creative use of color, shape, and rhythm marks a unique and distinctive celebration of family life.
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'Ohana Means Family
Told in the cadence of “The House that Jack Built,” we follow the growing process on a taro root farm through the lens of Hawaiian culture, concluding with the Hawaiian ohana sharing a pot of poi.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823443260
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...And Now Miguel
Every spring Miguel hopes this is the year he will be asked to join the men as they take their sheep up into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico. When at the age of twelve he is told it is not yet time for him, he works hard and prays that his father will see how grown up he is.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1954 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780690091182
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¡Olé! Flamenco
¡Olé! Flamenco offers a well-written, non-fiction introductory book on the Spanish art of flamenco, including its history as an expressive art form. Ancona describes flamenco in easy and understandable language for those not familiar with the art form.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2011 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781600603617
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¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! / Olinguito, from A to Z! Descubriendo el bosque nublado / Unveiling the Cloud Forest
Explore the Ecuadorian Andes and its cloud forest in this bilingual alphabet book.- Nonfiction, Science, Alphabet Books
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780892393275
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¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market
Little Lobo and his dog, Bernabé, make their rounds in a bustling border town market in this charming story that is sprinkled with Spanish and cultural references throughout. There is always more to see and do at el mercado, so let's go because you never know who you'll find there. -
¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat
Little Lobo and his sidekick Bernabé fetch lunch for Toro y sus amigos ahead of the Lucha Libre 5000 amid a vibrant community of food truck vendors.
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1 is One
Simple verse and delicate old-fashioned paintings and drawings introduce numerals from one to twenty. Each page is bordered with charming drawings of wild flowers. Within the borders children and scenes from nature represent the number depicted.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1957 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780809810475
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26 Fairmount Avenue
DePaola looks back to 1938 when his family, overcoming fire and flood, builds a new house. That year Tomie “quits” kindergarten, shares “chocolates” with Nana upstairs, critiques a movie, practices mural art, and finally moves to 26 Fairmount Avenue.
- Nonfiction, Literature
- John Newbery Medal 2000 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 0-399-23246-X
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28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World
From the shooting of Crispus Attucks to the inauguration of President Barack Obama, 28 moments in Black history are celebrated through poetry, prose, and vivid illustrations.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781596438200
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90 Miles to Havana
“90 Miles to Havana” is based on the author's experience as one of 14,000 children in Operation Pedro Pan. Moving from Cuba to the refugee camp in Miami, Flores-Galbis' writing is engaging, fast paced, and colorful with well-developed characters drawn from his personal experiences.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2011 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781596431683
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ABC Bunny
Lithographs filled with curved lines show a bunny romping through his day. After being scared out of his bed by a crashing apple, the bunny meets many animals. Each large, bright red letter of the alphabet is accompanied by a text that carries the ABC lesson along in a rhythmic manner. The song, with words and music, is included.- Fiction, Alphabet Books
- John Newbery Medal 1934 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780698204652
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Abel's Island
After a violent storm, Abel, a mouse, finds himself alone, bewildered, and far, far away from his beloved wife Amanda. Sustained by his love for his wife, Abel uses all his resources to survive for a year on the deserted island.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1977 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780374300104
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Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
In the midst of the Black Civil Rights movement, NBA Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor made an impact on and off the basketball court in Jim Crow 1950s and 1960s.
- Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419741081
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Abraham Lincoln
Well-known anecdotes of Lincoln, particularly of his youth and prairie years, are re counted with strength and humor in this picture biography. Lithographs in color and black and white reveal details of American life in the 1800s.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1940 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780440406907
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Abraham Lincoln's World
As Abraham Lincoln grows from birth to death, the things happening throughout the world affect him and his country. Chapter by chapter the stories of not only Lincoln but also Napolean, Jefferson, Tecumseh, Jackson, Bismarck, and others are told alternately to give a full and fascinating picture of world events.- John Newbery Medal 1945 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780684148557
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Abraham Lincoln, Friend of the People
Vividly written and carefully researched, the book portrays the struggles Abraham Lincoln had in learning to read, making a living, and finally entering politics. The difficulties of life on the frontier and the problems leading to the Civil War form the background.- Nonfiction, US History, Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1951 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780760352250
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Accused! The Trials of the Scottsboro Boys: Lies, Prejudice, and the Fourteenth Amendment
The impeccably researched story of nine African American young men falsely accused of raping two white girls in 1931 Scottsboro, Alabama.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629797755
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Across Five Aprils
At nine, Jethro is excited by the prospect of a civil war coming to the country. When the nation really does go to war, his brothers and friends go in different directions, fighting for either the North or the South. Jethro begins to understand how devastating war really is to family and nation.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1965 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780695401009
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Across the Bay
In search of his father, Carlitos ferries from his serene home in Cataño to San Juan, taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of Puerto Rico's capital. -
Action Jackson
Greenberg and Jordan capture Jackson Pollock's spirit and artistic style through succinct narrative and purposeful words. Detailed source notes enrich this informational picture book, which superbly portrays a brief period in Pollock's life. Parker's watercolor illustrations splash out of their frames, reflecting the action and movement for which Pollock is renowned.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780761316824
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Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science: The First Computer Programmer
This engaging biography introduces nineteenth-century scientist Ada Lovelace, who developed the first algorithm used by the world's early computers.- Nonfiction, Biography, Computer Science
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481452496
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Ada Twist, Scientist
Inquisitive Ada Twist is determined to identify a mysterious smell. Her mission includes some not-so-successful science experiments, supportive parents, and insatiable curiosity.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419721373
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Adam and Thomas
In the last months of World War II, two Jewish boys are taken from the Ghetto by their mothers to the forest of the Eastern Front and told to wait for their return. The boys forge a strong friendship, learning from one another and helping others escape through the woods. -
Adam of the Road
Adam, his minstrel father, their horse, and Adam's trained dog, Nick, are traveling in thirteenth-century England, singing and telling stories for food and a place to sleep. When Nick is stolen, father and son try desperately to find him and become separated from each other.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1943 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780670104352
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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
In four delightful “visual chapters,” Beekle, an imaginary friend, undergoes an emotional journey looking for his human. Santat uses fine details, kaleidoscopic saturated colors, and exquisite curved and angular lines to masterfully convey the emotional essence of this special childhood relationship.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316199988
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The Adventures of Otto: See Pip Flap
Pip wants to fly! With ingenuity and robot know-how, Otto figures out a way to help his rodent friend achieve his airborne dream. In “See Pip Flap”, minimal vocabulary, inventive illustrations, and a funny premise support beginning readers' explorations.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534416369
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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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After The Rain
Fifteen-year-old Rachel tries to balance her concern for her own life with her grandfather's need for her help. Never close to the old man, she slowly comes to love him. As she struggles to help him maintain his independence, he weakens and nears death.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1988 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781439519141
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After Tupac & D Foster
This tightly woven novel looks back on two years in a New York City neighborhood, where life changes for two eleven-year-olds when a new girl joins their game of double Dutch.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399246548
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Afternoon of the Elves
Fascinated by Sarah-Kate's backyard elf village, Hillary is unprepared for the secret side of the older girl's life. Strong, tough, an outcast at school, Sarah-Kate has been doing whatever she must to care for herself and her mentally ill mother. When her plight is discovered by adults, disturbing but necessary changes occur.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 1990 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780531084373
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The Ageless Story
The story of the Christ Child is told through Gregorian music, biblical text, and illus trations that are an adaptation of illuminated manuscripts. The illustrations are a blend of early Renaissance religious art in a New England setting.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1940 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489920
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Al Capone Does My Shirts
With Alcatraz as the evocative backdrop for this highly original novel set in 1935, twelve-year-old Moose Flanagan tells about the travails of “the Rock,” where his father has taken a job. Hilarious antics are deftly interwoven with themes of isolation and imprisonment, compassion and connection.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2005 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (0-399-23861-1)
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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
Alexander, an unappreciated house mouse, envies Willy the windup mouse because everyone loves and coddles him. After asking the wizard lizard to change him into a windup mouse, Alexander has a change of heart. Large, bold collages enhance the simply told story.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1970 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780394829111
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Alfie
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 Alone
When his father sends him to the high pastures with the heifers, Marcel is forcefully reminded of the village motto, “Each man for himself.” But loneliness makes the yodel of another boy welcome, and when disaster strikes, Marcel is saved by his willingness to help someone else.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1954 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780590457071
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All Around the Town
Snappy rhythm of the text and splashes of color in the illustrations capture the gaiety and pace of city life. Each verse is about a city sight and the rhymes are arranged in alphabetical order, from Aeroplane to Zoo.- Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1949 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780397301423
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All Around Us
A young girl and her grandfather explore the world around them and discover how circles are relevant to and shape their experiences. -
All Because You Matter
In a beautiful ode to generations of Black sacrifice, happiness, and love, a family tells the story that brought a young boy into being and emphasizes his inherent worth.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338574852
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All Falling Down
So many things fall—petals, rain, apples, even Daddy's book when his head begins to nod. This quiet, reflective book is illustrated with pastel colors. There is a surprise ending when Daddy tosses the baby in the air.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1952 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780060268312
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All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
With accessible language and illustrations, this biography introduces readers to the everyday man who invented a powerful microscope that could magnify the living world to an astonishing scale. -
All in the Morning Early
Asked by his mother to take a sack of corn to the mill, Sandy starts on his way. With each animal or person he meets along the way, the cumulative rhythmic tale grows longer. The drawings, with their overlapping colors, place the scene in Scotland, where the old rhyme originated.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1964 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780030801129
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All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud
Fifteen-year-old Thach goes to work for the great Donald McKay making drawings of his plans for the clipper ship Flying Cloud. The ship completed, Thach becomes an apprentice, sails around the Horn, is initiated by “Neptune,” contends with mutineers, and nearly loses his life in a shipboard fire.- Fiction, Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1936 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780879235239
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All that Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and Our Problem with Stuff
In 1987, a garbage barge spends five months adrift in the Atlantic, unsuccessfully attempting to find a place to dump its contents.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481477529
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All the Greys on Greene Street
Olympia must navigate both the disappearance of her father and her mother's growing struggle with depression.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780451479532
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All the Way to Havana
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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All the World
Frazee's small vignettes and sweeping double-page spreads invite readers to share a joyful day with a diverse, multigenerational community. Flowing lines and harmonious colors give vibrant life to Scanlon's poetic text.- Fiction, Poetry
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2010 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781416985808
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All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team
With superb narrative nonfiction writing, Soontornvat skillfully describes the dramatic real-life rescue of the Thai Boys’ soccer team in 2018.
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All's Faire in Middle School
Witness Imogene's growth and pride in her family and in herself as she quests for connection and identity in this graphic novel.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525429999
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All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah
Four-year-old Gertie wants to help her older sisters make the Hanukkah latkes, but she's just too little.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399554193