Showing 1–50 of 109 titles
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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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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-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
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Alma and How She Got Her Name
Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela thinks her name is too long, so her father tells her the story of where it came from.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763693558
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Amal Unbound
Unknowingly, Amal insults a corrupt but powerful man in her small Pakistani village. As retribution, he claims her as an indentured servant.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399544682
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Ana María Reyes Does NOT Live in a Castle
Ana María Reyes tries to win a scholarship to a prestigious New York academy, only to find herself facing obstacles. In the process, she discovers herself and the importance of family.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781620143629
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Apollo 8: The Mission that Changed Everything
With riveting text and stunning archival photos capturing the excitement and danger, this compelling account of the Apollo 8 mission emphasizes the turning point of the space program.- Nonfiction, Technology
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763694890
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Aru Shah and the End of Time
In this story inspired by the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, Aru Shah discovers she must enter the Kingdom of Death to save the world.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781368012355
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The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge
A diplomatic meeting of the Elves and the Goblins is more treacherous than expected in this brilliantly illustrated novel.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763698225
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Attucks! Oscar Robertson and the Basketball Team that Awakened a City
This is a comprehensive account of the people and the events involved in the first all-Black high school basketball team that confronted segregation in Indianapolis and won.- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780374306120
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Baby Monkey, Private Eye
Baby Monkey solves a variety of puzzling mysteries in an ingenious early chapter book for preschoolers and emerging independent readers.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338180619
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Be Prepared
Brosgol comically recounts her experiences at a summer camp for Russian American kids in this graphic memoir.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781626724440
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Beavers
Wit and fact intertwine in an enjoyable guide to the frequently overlooked beaver.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544949874
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Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery
Growing up, Ernie Barnes had two passions: art and football. Detailed, lively paintings help reveal how, with years of practice, he excelled in both fields.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481443876
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A Big Mooncake for Little Star
A mischievous child and her mother bake a mooncake and the temptation of sweet treats unfolds nightly against an inky black sky. The phases of the moon have never been so tasty!- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316404488
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Black Bird Yellow Sun
Follow Black Bird through the day in this stunning board book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763690670
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Blue
A boy and his dog grow older together in this spare and moving paean to love and attachment.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626720664
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The Book of Boy
From Murdock's first line, readers are swept into an epic quest across Europe in 1350 with Boy and a mysterious pilgrim, adventuring to recover seven relics of St. Peter. Layered characters from goats to nuns, lyrical language, and multiple reveals combine to create this powerful story of redemption.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062686206
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Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam
People who lived through the Vietnam War discuss its history and politics in this illuminating book featuring dramatic photographs and first-person accounts.- Nonfiction, History, World History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780670785063
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Bowwow Powwow / Bagosenjige-niimi'idim
On her way to a powwow, Windy hears stories about powwows past and weaves these tales into a dream.- Nonfiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781681340777
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The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs
Ken Nedimyer's single-minded passion for restoring the ocean's coral reefs is reflected through riveting illustrations and accessible narrative.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781452133508
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Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild
Thimmesh explains the work of a Giant Panda conservation project in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China, which uses a three-stage program to create a self-sustaining population in the wild. Complementing her thoughtful, engagingly written text are many arrestingly adorable, colorful photographs of pandas in training and in the wild. -
Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship
A school writing assignment is the catalyst for conversations around race, class, and privilege in this illustrated poetic conversation between two fifth-graders who learn to honor each other's differences.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781512404425
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Children of Blood and Bone
In an adventure infused with West African mythology, Zélie's magic reawakens and she battles to restore magic to the oppressed kingdom of Orïsha.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781250170972
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Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America
This account of American life during the 1930s covers the economic hardships and political changes of the period, as well as the lingering influences on America today.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316545860
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The Cruel Prince
In this dark high fantasy, twin mortal girls are caught up in the political machinations of powerful, blood-thirsty Faeries.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316310277
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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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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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Dragons in a Bag
When nine-year-old Jaxon is left in the care of an eccentric old witch, he begins training as her new apprentice by leaving Brooklyn to return three dragons to a magical world.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781524770457
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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. -
Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure
In a quest for treasure, Pete, an excited and persistent young mouse, appears in the Professor's class at the University of Mice. A simple request for assistance turns into a complex and technical adventure with an unexpected conclusion that parallels one of the most important inventions of all time.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2019 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780735843226
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The Eye that Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln
Modern illustrations and lively text combine to relate the early history of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and how they thwarted an attempt to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781419730641
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Finding Langston
After his mother's death, lonely Langston and his emotionally distant father migrate from rural Alabama to Chicago, where he finds solace in the poetry of his namesake.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823439607
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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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Front Desk
Mia not only helps manage the front desk of the motel where her immigrant Chinese parents work; she also helps keep secrets about the guests, whose immigration status puts everyone at risk.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338157796
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Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams
This engaging picture-book biography of tennis' greatest superstars focuses attention on the ways they changed the game by their attitude, power as athletes, personal strength, and relationship with each other.
- Nonfiction, Biography, Sports & Recreation
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481476843
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Ghost Boys
This novel explores the issues of racial violence and police brutality from the viewpoint of Jerome, the ghost of a 12-year-old black boy gunned down by a white police officer.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316262286
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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science
On pages featuring Merian's illustrations, this inviting volume demonstrates how her fascination with observing life cycles led her to create realistic and detailed drawings that changed scientific research. -
Good Rosie!
Shy pup Rosie's adventures at the dog park include funny, sweet, and relatable interactions with enormous Maurice and delicate Fifi.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763689797
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Hammering for Freedom
In informative paragraphs and expressive paintings, this picture book tells the story of an enslaved blacksmith who steadfastly worked to buy freedom for himself and his family.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781600609695
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Harbor Me
Six children learn the power of sharing their stories when their teacher assigns them to spend Fridays in a weekly conversation circle.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525518341
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Hello Lighthouse
A lighthouse keeper and his new wife raise their family and survive the hardships and joys of life offshore in this lovely, idyllic picture book. -
Hey, Kiddo: How I Lost My Mother, Found My Father, and Dealt with Family Addiction
This graphic memoir offers an intimate portrait of a young artist growing up in challenging circumstances, including his single mother's lifelong battle with drug addiction.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Autobiography
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780545902472
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How Raven Got His Crooked Nose: An Alaskan Dena' ina Fable
Grandmother imparts the importance of patience as she retells the fable of trickster Raven and his missing nose.- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781513260952
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Hurricane Child
As a hurricane approaches her Caribbean island home, 12-year-old Caroline desperately searches for her mother in this story of abandonment, mysterious spirits, and a first crush.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781338129304
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The Hyena Scientist
Montgomery profiles biologist Kay Holekamp at her research camp in Masai Mara, Kenya, where she studies the social structure, communication, biology, and habits of spotted hyenas.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544635111
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I Walk with Vanessa: A Story about a Simple Act of Kindness
One girl's upstanding action inspires her schoolmates to join and support a bullied child in this wordless, important story.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781524769550