Showing 1–50 of 52 titles
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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 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 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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Amina's Voice
A Pakistani American Muslim middle-school girl attempts to blend her family's traditions and her experience in school to be accepted.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481492065
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Ashes to Asheville
Two sisters set off without adults on an impromptu road trip to scatter their mother's ashes in this moving, sensitive novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399165047
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Baby Goes to Market
In a vibrant Nigerian marketplace, mama shops while baby delights the various vendors, picking up a few unexpected items along the way.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763695705
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Big Cat, Little Cat
Simple and joyful domestic routines underscore the deeply entwined lives of two feline companions and the impact of loss on one.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626723719
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Blue Sky, White Stars
Strikingly beautiful paintings and just a few words invite readers to rethink the meaning of patriotic phrases and ideas.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780803737006
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The Book of Mistakes
Stunning illustrations illuminate the creative process about how mistakes are not always negative and can open the door to a bigger picture.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735227927
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The Boy and the Whale
A young boy faces a moral choice when a whale gets caught in the family fishing net.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626725058
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Charlie & Mouse
Charlie and Mouse, two hilarious brothers, talk to bed lumps, plan a spontaneous neighborhood party, sell rocks, and invent new bedtime traditions.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452131535
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Clayton Byrd Goes Underground
Clayton idolizes his grandfather and mentor, blues legend Cool Papa Byrd. When Cool Papa dies, Clayton adventures underground and emerges with a true blues voice.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062215918
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
In a vibrant, joyful tribute to the barbershop experience, a young black boy relishes in the majesty of a fresh new cut. -
A Different Pond
In this gentle, honest tale of immigrant survival, a young Vietnamese American boy and his father go on an early morning fishing trip. Based on the experiences of both the Vietnamese American illustrator and author, this story depicts the immigrant experience as well as universal themes of family, love, and survival.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781623708030
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The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
Arturo struggles to keep the family business, a Cuban restaurant, alive in the face of the gentrification of his Florida neighborhood in a fresh, often very funny novel. -
The First Rule of Punk
Malu and her “SuperMexican” mother move across the country, leaving behind the father who gets her punk identity. Through new friends and zines, she connects to her roots in an authentic way. -
Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Readers will recognize themselves in this varied collection of sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant stories.- Fiction, General Fiction, Short Stories
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781101934593
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Forever, or a Long, Long Time
In a heartbreaking and lovely novel, foster-child Flora and her brother invent a past and struggle to trust their new family.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062385680
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A Greyhound, a Groundhog
Brand new friends, greyhound and groundhog, romp together through the enchantingly illustrated pages in this clever chase of words, rhythm, and shape.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780553498059
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Hello, Universe
In this story told from various viewpoints, including a bully, a deaf girl, a fortune-teller, and more, a rescue is performed, revealing bravery in the midst of fear.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2018 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062414151
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Home in the Rain
During a long drive home from Grandmother's in the rain, Francie and her mother discover profound beauty and comfort in ordinary moments.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763692698
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I See a Cat
Youngest readers will find success in the story of a dog that is increasingly frustrated by the glass door that separates it from the things it sees outside.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823436804
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Jabari Jumps
Today is the day Jabari is going to jump from the high dive and he is almost, absolutely sure he is ready.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763678388
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Life on Mars
In this sly, well-paced story, a young space explorer, certain there is life on Mars, sets out to prove it.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399538520
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The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
In this engaging, unconventional book, Little Red Cat is chased across the pages and experiences all the letters of the alphabet.- Fiction, General Fiction, Alphabet Books
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316502467
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Long Way Down
Terse, sharp verse depicts a desperate teenager seeking to avenge the shooting death of his brother. Gun tucked into his waistband, he is shocked by the appearance of childhood friends and relatives on a chilling sixty-second elevator ride. Visceral language and raw emotion result in a powerful novel of grief and vengeance.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2018 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481438254
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Lucky Broken Girl
In this emotionally charged tale, Ruthie is uprooted from Cuba to NYC. An unexpected accident traps her in a body cast, and, surrounded by her Cuban-Jewish family and a diverse group of neighbors, Ruthie finds strength and courage to heal and grow. -
My Kite Is Stuck! And Other Stories
Bold, vibrant illustrations, word recognition, and repetition make these short and hilarious stories of three friends a fun experience for early readers.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781619638877
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Noodleheads See the Future
With a nod to folktales, two zany brothers named Mac and Mac (who happen to be macaroni noodles) wow audiences with their hilarity and gullibility.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823436736
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Now
A young girl's simple joys and experiences will guide readers into appreciation of the here and now in this charmingly illustrated meditation.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626721371
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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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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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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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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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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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Quicksand Pond
In this thought-provoking, eerie story, two girls from disparate backgrounds build a raft where two murders occurred nearly 80 years prior.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481472227
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The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!
The new mayor of La Paz has outlawed singing of any kind, but a rooster arrives that will just not be quiet.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545722889
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Sidetracked
Despite learning disabilities, Joseph joins his school's track team and discovers the value of achieving a personal best, both on and off the cross-country course.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419726019
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Snail & Worm Again
Snail and Worm's gentle friendship and support of each other in these humorous and charming stories will delight readers.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544792494
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The Stars beneath Our Feet
Lolly deals with the grief of losing his older brother by escaping into the world of LEGOs in this thought-provoking coming-of-age story set in Harlem.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781524701246
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Stay: A Girl, a Dog, a Bucket List
A gentle tale of the warm love between a girl and her aging dog and the value of time well spent together.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250107145
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The Street beneath My Feet
This beautiful, sturdy foldout book digs right down to the center of the Earth.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781682971369
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Town Is by the Sea
A miner's son thinks about his father, deep underground, with both respect for and quiet resignation about his own future.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781554988716
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Triangle
Triangle decides to play a mean joke on Square, but things don't quite turn out the way he hoped.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763696030
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Walk with Me
A young girl shows great courage as she takes on adult tasks and waits for her mother to come home from the factory.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781554988570
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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'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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Windows
On a walk through the neighborhood, a child invites readers to imagine what might be happening behind the windows he passes every day.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763690359
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Wishtree
Red, a quiet wishing tree, is the recipient of neighborhood hopes and dreams. When an immigrant family is harassed in the community, Red is motivated to act.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781250043221
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Wolf in the Snow
In this wordless picture book, a girl and a wolf pup, both lost in a snowstorm, need help from each other to find their way home.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250076366