Showing 351–400 of 577 titles
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Olivia
Olivia, an inquisitive, creative, confident young piglet, is “very good at wearing people out.” With the touch of a minimalist, Falconer has created an exuberant character using deft black lines, delicate charcoal shading, generous white space, and spots of brilliant red.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2001 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780689829536
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On Market Street
A nursery rhyme-like verse breaks into a celebration of all the wares—from A to Z—that a little boy purchases on Market Street. The illustrations, based on seventeenth-century French trade engravings, show brightly colored shopkeepers composed of their merchandise.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1982 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688803094
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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
An Own Voices collection of Eid celebrations throughout the Muslim world.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781419740831
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The One and Only Ivan
Ivan's transformative emergence from the “Ape at Exit 8” to “The One and Only Ivan, Mighty Silverback,” comes to life through the gorilla's own distinct narrative voice, which is filled with wry humor, deep emotion and thought-provoking insights into the nature of friendship, hope and humanity.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2013 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780061992254
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One Boy
“One Boy” is an eye-catching picture book leading readers to discover words within words through a distinctive die-cut design and clean, bold illustrations. A surprise conclusion satisfyingly completes this unique tale of one boy's artistic visions.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596432741
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One Cool Friend
Energetic line and dizzying perspective combine for a rollicking tale of Father, Elliot and a highly improbable pet (or two). Buzzeo's text, brimming with sly wordplay, earns its perfect counterpoint in Small's ink, watercolor and pencil illustrations with chilly details and visual jokes that invite many repeated readings.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2013 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780803734135
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One Fine Day
Punished by having his tail cut off when he drank all the milk in an old woman's pail, the fox pleads to have it sewn back on so his friends won't make fun of him. The old woman agrees to do it, but only after he has returned her milk. The subdued and uncluttered pictures reflect the humorous cumulative action of the Armenian tale.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1972 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780027440003
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One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller
A hungry fox gets more than he expects in this suspenseful counting book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781682631317
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One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey
This wordless picture book follows the 'lives' of a paper lunch bag and the boy who carries it to school. Black and white illustrations, where the bag is the only spot of color, make for a wonderful story flow.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338359978
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Onion John
Twelve-year-old Andy is torn between his love for his father and his affection for Onion John, the old man whose way of life is totally foreign to nearly everyone in town. When members of the Rotary Club try to build Onion John a new house, their actions have great repercussions.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1960 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780064401449
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The Only Black Girls in Town
Alberta is sure she will be friends with the new girl Edie, but realizes they are from two different worlds. Alberta struggles to voice how her family and race dynamics make her feel but the two girls come together to discover a collection of hidden journals that reveal a secret to the past.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780316456388
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The Only Road
Jaime and his cousin Ángela undertake the arduous journey to the North after a gang in Guatemala threatens their family. Diaz portrays with empathy the dangers, decisions, and regrets faced by unaccompanied minors as they migrate in search of refuge. -
Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! An Alphabet Caper
A mouse. A dog. And a ball. This clever romp carries beginning readers on an epic chase using common and decodable words and strong illustrative cues to move the action forward. -
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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The Other Half of Happy
As Quijana enters seventh grade, she feels in between, grappling with a new school, new friends, and her half-Guatemalan heritage. She struggles to find her place within her friendships and family, stumbling and succeeding on her path to discovering her authentic self. -
Other Words for Home
Themes of conflict, home, identity, the arts, and prejudice are interwoven in this powerful verse novel about a Syrian girl's new life in America.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062747808
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Over the Ocean
Depicted through serene watercolor spreads, a young girl stands on a beach and imagines the world beyond the ocean.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452145150
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Owen
A preschooler mouse, Owen, and his concerned parents confront a classic childhood drama: releasing the trusty, fuzzy blanket. Confident economical line and inspired layout convey Owen's spirited tenacity as he dances toward greater independence.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1994 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780688114497
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Owl Moon
Late one quiet winter's night, a little girl and her father go owling, watching and listening for the signs that say a great horned owl is nearby. Blue-toned color washes and simple landscapes create a frosty, magical night perfect for owl watching.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1988 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780399214578
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Ox-Cart Man
Clean, uncluttered paintings capture the flavor of nineteenth-century New England as a family's day-to-day life is mandated by the changing season. There is a strong sense of the passage of time and rhythm of life in this book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1980 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780670533282
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Pancakes-Paris
Before the war there was heat and food and paper. Now Charles wishes for a way to show his little sister the fun of Mardi Gras and the wonderful crepes they ate. When two American soldiers suddenly enter his life and give him a strange box that they claim holds the ingredients for crepes, things start to happen.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670537822
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Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale
Duncan Tonatiuh has written the emotional story of the effects of undocumented immigration on those who leave and those who stay behind. Through traditional folk elements, readers follow young Pancho Rabbit in his arduous journey across the border in search of his father as he tries to keep his family together. -
Papá and Me
Lively artwork tells the story of a father and son who spend a special day together in the city—singing, cooking, going to the park and the beach, riding the bus, and telling stories, culminated by a visit with Papá's parents.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780060581565
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The Paperboy
A boy wakes in the darkness, bundles his newspapers, and accompanied by his faithful dog delivers the daily papers to the still, dark houses. Carefully balanced compositions and a restrained but rich palette give this story tremendous visual appeal.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780531095065
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A Parade of Elephants
Five elephants march in a line, up and down, under and over, and round and round, introducing simple concepts to very young children in this perfectly delightful confection.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062668271
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Parrot in the Oven: Mi Vida
Poetic, moving, and harrowing, these vignettes paint a realistic portrait of a Chicano boy's coming of age in Fresno, California. Graphic realism and lyrical imagery highlight not only familial and societal tensions, but also unexpected moments of humor, insight, and tenderness.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 1998 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780060267049
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The Patchwork Bike
Against a backdrop of dynamic, action-filled paintings, a young girl describes, with tremendous pride, the bike that her brothers made from scrap material and the adventures they have.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536200317
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Patina
Patty's triad of home, track, and school lives forces her to become reliant on others while altering her self-confidence and core values.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481450188
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Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day
In three short and simple chapters, friends Pearl and Wagner experience the hijinks and pranks of April Fools' Day. Beginning with the cover art, McMullan and Alley set the stage and draw the reader in immediately. Readers will be delighted as Wagner gets the last laugh!- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2010 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780803730854
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Penny and Her Marble
Penny has second thoughts after picking up a beautiful, blue marble from her neighbor's yard. Was it wrong to take this treasure? Penny's moral dilemma is explored with emotional truth in four brief chapters. Henkes' soft-hued watercolors perfectly capture Penny's joy and agony.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062082039
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A Perfect Day
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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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons
In a picture book format accessible to beginning readers, a blue mellow-eyed feline keeps losing his groovy buttons in “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons.” But does he cry? Goodness no! Bold backgrounds and rhyming refrains encourage beginning readers to look for the bright side of every situation. For after all, it's all good!- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2013 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062110589
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Philip Hall Likes Me, I Reckon Maybe
Eleven-year-old Beth Lambert, a spunky heroine, realizes she has been letting Philip Hall be number one in school because she is afraid he will not like her if she surpasses him. With gentle prodding from her family, Beth decides to go ahead and do her best—even if it means beating Philip Hall.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1975 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780803760981
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Pictures of Hollis Woods
Twelve-year-old Hollis Woods unfolds her story of foster care and a search for family in images from her sketchbook, which reveal both her memories and her artistic soul. Strong visual imagery, multi-layered structure, and memorable characters create an emotionally satisfying story.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: (0-385-32655-6)
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Pie in the Sky
Told with heart and humor, Jingwen adjusts to a new culture and language after his family immigrates to Australia.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250314093
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A Piece of Home
In this compassionate immigration story, Hee Jun and his family slowly adjust to their new life in West Virginia after moving from Korea.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763669713
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Piecing Me Together
Shouldering her mother's expectations, Jade enters a mentor program with an inconsistent mentor. The unfulfillment she feels galvanizes her to follow her own artistic path.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2018 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781681191058
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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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The Planet of Junior Brown
For more than two months, huge, musical genius Junior Brown and his friend and protector Buddy Clark have been cutting classes and hiding in a secret basement room created by the school custodian. Buddy and Mr. Poole, the custodian, are trying desperately to help Junior, who seems to be slipping slowly but inexorably into madness.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1972 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780575041059
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A Pocketful of Cricket
One day a boy who delights in the countryside finds a cricket and takes it home for a pet. An understanding teacher shows him how to share his special love of the cricket with the whole class. Pictures portray the inquisitiveness of a young farm boy.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1965 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780805075243
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The Poet X
Poetry provides teenage Xiomara an outlet to express herself as she struggles with her demanding mother's religious expectations, a secret romance, and self acceptance. -
Pokko and the Drum
When Pokko's dad sends her outside with her drum, she soon begins leading a band of forest animals.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481480390
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A Polar Bear in the Snow
A polar bear slowly emerges from the pages of this book. He's on the move, but where is he going? Minimal words over mostly monochromatic illustrations make a beautiful, compelling story.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536203967
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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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Posted
When their school bans cell phones, Frost and his friends communicate through Post-its instead. But when their idea catches on, a sticky-note war begins.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062338204
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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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Professional Crocodile
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 Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family
A back-to-school book that focuses on the beauty and symbolism of a young girl's hijab.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316519007
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Puddle
A mother and child draw a story of themselves and their dog walking in the rain. The child splashes in a puddle, but it's only a picture—until reality mirrors art.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780374316952