Showing 1501–1550 of 1612 titles
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We Dream of Space
In the days before the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the Thomas siblings navigate the dangerous space of middle school and the fractured constellation of their family.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062747303
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We Found a Hat
Two turtles unexpectedly explore the depths of their friendship and loyalty when they come across a good-looking hat without an owner.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763656003
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We Will Not Be Silent: The White Rose Student Resistance Movement That Defied Adolf Hitler
In this impeccably researched history, drawn from primary sources, readers learn about Hans and Sophie Scholl, former members of the Hitler Youth, who sacrificed their lives to spread the truth about the Nazi regime. -
The Wednesday Wars
Seventh-grader Holling Hoodhood is convinced his teacher hates him. Through their Wednesday afternoon Shakespeare sessions she helps him cope with events both wildly funny and deadly serious. “To thine own self be true” is just one of the life lessons he learns.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2008 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (0-618-72483-4)
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Wee Gillis
The Highland relatives want Wee Gillis to stalk stags with them. The Lowland relatives want him to tend the cows. After years of doing both, Wee Gillis has powerful lungs from calling the cows, and he has learned to sit very still from stalking stags— just the skills needed to play a bagpipe! Line drawings sparkle with humorous spirit.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781590172063
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Weekends with Max and His Dad
On weekends, third-grader Max visits his dad's new apartment and begins to adjust to his parents' divorce.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544598171
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The Westing Game
An expensive apartment building mysteriously fills up with sixteen occupants—all named as heirs or possible murderers in millionaire Sam Westing's will. The sixteen are paired, given $10,000, and challenged to discover who really killed Sam Westing.- Fiction, Mystery
- John Newbery Medal 1979 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780451480989
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Wet Cement
Children will enjoy the unusual format of the poems and their titles in this kid-friendly collection of concrete poetry.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781626722361
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What About Worms!?
Tiger is big, brave, and not afraid of anything—except worms; and the worms are just as afraid of him...until they come across a book and learn more about tigers!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781368045735
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What Can You Do With a Rebozo?
Rich, vibrant colors swirl and swoosh across full-page spreads, depicting the family home of an imaginative, young Mexican American girl who playfully invents modern-day uses for the traditional Mexican rebozo, or long scarf.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781582462707
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What Do You Do with a Tail Like This?
This innovative guessing book delivers a fun and playful science lesson on thirty animals' body parts: ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails. The artist uses exquisite cut-paper collage to detail basic forms combined with clever placement of the spare text to create an interactive visual display.- Nonfiction, Science
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2004 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780618256280
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What Do You Do with a Voice Like That? The Story of Extraordinary Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
Stirring words and vibrant collage illustrations showcase the commanding voice of congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who shaped the political arena and created a powerful legacy.
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481465618
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What Do You Say, Dear?
Absurdly funny and outlandish situations are presented, followed by the question, “what do you say, dear?” and the proper rule of etiquette. Blue, yellow, and black illustrations continue the hilarity, even though the rule is presented straight forwardly.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1959 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780613131537
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What Elephants Know
Nandu grows up in an elephant stable in the jungles of Nepal. When the stable is threatened with closure, Nandu must convince his father to transform it into an elephant-breeding center.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781484728543
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What Hearts
Seven-year-old Asa, by far the best in his class, comes home from the last day of school with a knapsack full of prizes to find that his whole world has changed. Asa tries to make sense of a world in which he is challenged and put down by a domineering stepfather and only partially sustained by his loving but disturbed mother. Four stories show Asa at seven, nine, eleven, and twelve, struggling to find the secret of connection with others.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1993 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 0-06-021131-8
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What Is Given from the Heart
After his neighbors lose everything in a fire, a young child finds his own way to contribute to the community's response.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780375836152
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What Jamie Saw
What Jamie Saw is a gripping interior novel that portrays a desperate mother and her quietly heroic son as they move from an impossibly bleak situation toward a promise of hope. Coman captures Jamie's fear, his uncertainty, and his confusion as well as his growing confidence and ability to stand up for himself.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (1-886910-02-2)
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What Stars Are Made Of
Libby, a young girl with Turner Syndrome who is fascinated by science, sets out to win a science contest and support her pregnant sister's family with the prize money.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374313197
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What to Do About Alice?: How Alice Roosevelt Broke the Rules, Charmed the World, and Drove Her Fathe
Growing up as the daughter of the President was not easy, but being the President and father of Alice Roosevelt was not easy either. Barbara Kerley's playful use of language and Fotheringham's rollicking illustrations converge to introduce energy and outrageousness in “What to Do About Alice?”
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Wheel on the Chimney
Storks come from Africa to build their nest on the chimney and live by the cool, green rivers of Hungary. When fall comes they fly south over towns, rivers, and bridges. The full-page paintings of the Mediterranean city, the pink flamingos, and the flock of white storks in flight are striking in color.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1955 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780397302888
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The Wheel on the School
Inspired by Lina's composition about storks, her classmates and teacher decide to find a way to bring the birds and their luck back to their little Dutch village. As the children involve the people of the village in the search for a wheel and for a way to attach it to their school, they bring their small community together.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1955 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780060215866
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When a Wolf Is Hungry
Dapper wolf Edmond Bigsnout attempts to eat a fellow city-dwelling rabbit but is thwarted at every turn by the bunny and his neighbors.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2018 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802854827
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When Aidan Became a Brother
A transgender boy and his parents prepare for a new baby.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781620148372
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When Andy Met Sandy
A story of gentle friendship begins when one child courageously asks another to play.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481441551
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When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carlos Santana
Bold, folk art–style illustrations and exhilarating language come together to convey the life of groundbreaking musician Carlos Santana. -
When Clay Sings
Illustrated with the designs found on prehistoric pottery from the American Southwest, this tribute to artifacts and those who used them evokes a reverence for an an cient way of life. The earth tones and prehistoric designs dignify the word images of the poetic text.- Nonfiction, Customs & Holidays
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1973 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781435208896
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When Green Becomes Tomatoes
Quiet, whispered poems capture the internal world of a diverse cast of children, who delight in the changing seasons.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781596438521
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When I Was a Soldier
Zenatti's memoir, accounting her first year as a soldier, tackles the subject of compulsory military service in Israel, revealing the complex fabric of Israeli society.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781582349787
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When I Was Young in the Mountains
The author affectionately recalls a childhood spent with her family in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. Warm family scenes are filled with friendly, happy people. Many of the illustrations drift off into the mountain mist and bring a peacefulness to the recalled pleasures.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1983 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780525425250
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When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson, The Voice of The Century
A gloriously designed and thoughtfully researched book, "When Marian Sang," encapsulates the life of famed African-American contralto Marian Anderson. Ryan's vibrant text melds perfectly with Selznick's sepia toned illustrations to portray Anderson's passion for singing and her perseverance in overcoming the barriers to both train and perform because of her race.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439269674
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When Mischief Came to Town
Recently orphaned, Inge Maria goes to live with her grandmother. Through her wild and spirited ways, Inge soon endears herself to the villagers, bringing joy to all.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544534322
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When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw and Other Stories
In eight delightfully silly stories, five retold from the Yiddish and three original, readers are introduced to a memorable collection of characters. Among them are a mixed-up Shlemiel, who does not recognize his wife and village, and Utzel's daughter, Poverty, who seems to grow larger as he grows poorer.- Fiction, Short Stories
- John Newbery Medal 1969 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780374483654
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When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry
Sophie's indignation over being required to share a favorite toy with her sister leads her on a lonely internal journey from anger to equilibrium. Bang's use of color, line, and visual onomatopoeia combine with a deceptively simple text to create a visually stunning color of a child's journey through a temper tantrum and back to the warmth of her family.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2000 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780590189798
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When Spring Comes to the DMZ
A grandfather brings his family to visit Korea's demilitarized zone, which inadvertently has evolved into a nature preserve with rich flora and fauna amid the barbed wire and warning signs.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2020 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780874869729
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When Stars Are Scattered
Omar, along with his younger brother Hassan, recounts the stories of growing up as orphan refugees at a displacement camp in Kenya.
- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525553915
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When the Sea Turned to Silver
Chinese folklore intertwines with Pinmei and Yishan's perilous journey to save Pinmei's storyteller grandmother from the clutches of the evil Tiger Emperor.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780316125925
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When Will the World Be Mine?
Little Snowshoe Rabbit is born in the spring. His mother spends much of the year protecting and teaching him. She gently shows him how to adapt to the world around him, and in that way the world becomes his. The lithographs in browns and greens show stylized rabbits and their view of the world.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1954 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997490339
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When You Reach Me
Twelve-year-old Miranda encounters shifting friendships, a sudden punch, a strange homeless man, and mysterious notes that hint at knowledge of the future. These and other seemingly random events converge in a brilliantly constructed plot.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2010 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780385737425
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When You Trap a Tiger
Lily bargains with a magical tiger to return stolen stories in order to save her sick grandmother.
- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2021 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781524715700
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When's My Birthday?
A child clamors to know the answer to the most important question of all in this cheerful celebration of self.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626722934
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Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?
Baby Lincoln goes on a “necessary journey,” taking the opportunity to explore, grow, and find herself. In the end she realizes that there is no place like home.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763673116
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Where the Buffaloes Begin
Majestic, haunting, and moody gray-toned illustrations show Little Wolf on his journey to the sacred place where buffaloes are said to originate. The rich prose was first published in St. Nicholas Magazine in 1915.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1982 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780486832838
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Where the Heart Is
Rachel negotiates a summer of changing friendships, family financial disaster, a new job, and a growing awareness of her sexual identity.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781536200034
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Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
A rich tapestry of stories, both original and traditional, transports readers to a fantastic world where Dragon joins Minli on a fortune-changing quest.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2010 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780316114271
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Where the Wild Things Are
Sent to bed without any supper, Max travels far to where the wild things are. Taming them with a special magic trick, Max suddenly longs to be at home. The pictures are full of movement and magic, and in several two-page spreads without text they are absolutely boisterous.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1964 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780060254933
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Where’s Baby?
Can you find baby fox? Readers will enjoy following father’s journey as he looks over, under, around, and into things, discovering all sorts of other animals, until he finally gets a hint from mother fox.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735264984
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The Whipping Boy
Whenever Prince Brat does anything bad, Jemmy, his whipping boy, is punished. The spoiled prince decides to run away from the palace, forcing Jemmy to go with him. Far from the safety of the court, the prince quickly learns how little he knows about the outside world and how important Jemmy is to his survival.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1987 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9781435110946
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Whistler's Van
After his grandfather disappears one night with a cart and pony, Gwilyn decides he wants a chance to wander through Wales as well. When the Ringos, a family of gypsies, appear at the farmhouse and whistle, Gwilyn goes off with them for a summer full of music, adventure, and, most important, horses.- Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1937 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489296
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White Snow, Bright Snow
Slowly the snow begins to fall and the adults busy themselves preparing for it. The children revel in it. A dark blue background gives way to white as the heavy snow melts and spring breaks forth. Reds and yellows provide a cheerful balance.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780590409896
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The White Stag
Based on legends about the founding of Hungary, this stirring story begins with Nimrod receiving a prophesy from God. He tells his people to follow the White Stag and Nimrod's sons to the west. During their long and dangerous journey, the people move valiantly westward until the birth of Attila, who one day leads them heroically into what becomes Hungary.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- John Newbery Medal 1938 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780140312584