Showing 1–31 of 31 titles
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Ball
A ball-obsessed pup desperately waits for his owner to return to continue their play. The earliest reader will be empowered by the one-word text melded with action-packed sequential art.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544819016
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The Bathing Costume or the Worst Vacation of My Life
Separated from his parents for the first time, almost 8-year-old Myron dreads vacationing at his grandparents' house in the French countryside. Even more intimidating, family tradition dictates he master the “10-foot jump.” Myron ticks off multiple conquests during his “worst vacation,” and his newfound confidence proves how much he's grown.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592701414
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Better Nate Than Ever
Broadway wannabe Nate Foster ventures solo to the unknown territory of New York City on a quest for stardom. First-time novelist and Broadway veteran Tim Federle narrates his own work in a laugh-out-loud performance full of heart and self-discovery.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781442366206
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A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Gerald comes to Piggie's aid when a big guy takes away the ball she found. The classic schoolyard encounter has a wry twist and satisfying resolution in Willems' hands. Color coded speech bubbles and expressive cartoon illustrations will delight the reader.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781423174912
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Creepy Carrots!
In this Caldecott Honor book, Jasper Rabbit has all the carrots he wants until the creepy carrots start following him around: when he comes home from Little League, while he brushes his teeth, and even hiding in the shed, until he comes up with the perfect plan to stop their stalking. James Naughton's narration adds an eerie atmosphere to an enticing story
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Doll Bones
In this distinctive coming-of-age tale, best friends Zach, Poppy and Alice set out on a life-altering quest driven by the presence of a sinister bone china doll who haunts their dreams and waking hours. Black explores complex questions of storytelling, imagination and changing friendships in this superbly haunting narrative.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781416963981
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Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
Comic book fan and natural-born cynic Flora Belle Buckman and Ulysses, a flying, superhero, poetry-writing squirrel, join forces to overcome Ulysses' arch-nemesis, Flora's mother and encounter a quirky cast of characters. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud episodes, this homage to comic books is a testament to the power of love.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763660406
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Flora and the Flamingo
The budding relationship between an awkward young girl and a graceful flamingo is revealed through carefully orchestrated flaps. The minimalist setting, limited color palette, use of white space and page turns create a timeless and joyful visual experience. The call-and-response of this balletic duet is cinematic and comedic.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781480647503
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Journey
Finding a magical red crayon, a bored and lonely girl draws a new door on her bedroom wall that leads her to a wondrous but perilous new world. Her drab, sepia-toned, humdrum reality gives way to sumptuous, lushly-hued watercolor and pen and ink landscapes.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763660536
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The Lightning Dreamer: Cuba's Greatest Abolitionist
Tula fights for freedom and education for herself, and ultimatelyfor women, slaves and dissenters, in Margarita Engle's poetic story of the nineteenth-century Cuban abolitionist and writer, Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544541122
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The Living
In a thrilling survival story, Shy's summer job on a cruise ship becomes a fight for his life. This page-turner adventure also raises important cultural and sociological issues.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385741200
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Locomotive
Accompany a family on an unforgettable weeklong train trip from Omaha to Sacramento in 1869. Flowing, detailed blank verse text and warm, thoroughly researched illustrations fuel the adventure. ALL ABOARD! for this stunning aural and visual celebration of early rail travel. -
Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard
This spirited, accessible introduction to the art and science of birding features immersive, fact-filled cartoon art punctuated with tongue-in-beak bird commentary via word bubbles and humorous asides. Cate's can-do tone empowers children and reminds them that they too can be citizen scientists if they only, "Look Up!"- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763645618
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The Mad Potter: George E. Ohr, Eccentric Genius
Greenberg and Jordan provide a fascinating account of the life and work of the eccentric and inventive ceramic artist, George E. Ohr. The text is enhanced by photographs and information about where to see his art today. He was, in his own words, “The Greatest Art Potter on Earth. You prove the contrary.”- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781596438101
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Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía una Llamita
Maria and her llamita will delight young audiences in this adaptation of the traditional rhyme. Angela Dominguez's exciting use of perspective, line, color and Peruvian-inspired details adds interest and humor to each page.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780805093339
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Matilda
This beloved classic stars an exceptional girl who develops extraordinary powers that she uses to triumph over nasty parents, wretched friends, and a monstrous headmistress. Dahl's cast of vivid characters is infused with life by Oscar-winner Kate Winslet's dynamic performance.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780141370354
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Mister Orange
When his older brother enlists in 1943, Linus Muller assumes family responsibilities that introduce him to “Mister Orange,” Dutch painter Piet Mondrian. At once a coming of age story and a celebration of the power of art, “Mister Orange” beautifully captures Linus' awaking to the larger world around him.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781592701230
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Mr. Wuffles!
Mr. Wuffles finds a new toy that is actually a tiny spaceship in this nearly wordless science fiction tale of epic and miniature proportions. Crisp watercolor and India ink illustrations shine in an innovative graphic novel, picture book hybrid featuring hidden worlds, alien languages and one peeved cat.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780618756612
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My Father's Arms Are a Boat
During one long Norwegian night, a father and son explore their powerful emotions of love and loss, but also hope and healing. Lunde skillfully evokes the security of the parent-child relationship and the comfort to be found in the natural world.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592701247
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Niño Wrestles the World
Presenting Niño! Our underdressed lucha libre hero defeats almost all comers. Yuyi Morales' clever use of fonts, text bubbles, word art and vibrant illustrations energizes this world-class wrestling match. The book was written by Yuyi Morales and published by Roaring Brook Press.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596436046
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One Came Home
In 1871 Wisconsin, love, betrayal, grief and violence spur 13-year-old Georgie on a gripping adventure full of hardship, heartbreak and terror. As she tries to solve the mystery of her sister's disappearance, Georgie and her brash, humorous voice pull readers along on her journey of self-discovery.- Fiction, Mystery
- John Newbery Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780375869259
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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. -
Paperboy
Little Man, a sensitive and resilient 11-year-old boy who stutters, ventures beyond the familiar and finds his voice while taking over his best friend's paper route. Set in the summer heat of 1959 Memphis, “Paperboy” is a moving coming-of-age novel.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385742443
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Parrots over Puerto Rico
“Parrots over Puerto Rico,” published by LEE & LOW BOOKS Inc., is the story of the rescue and return of the Puerto Rican parrot, a species once so abundant it blotted out the sun. Through the efforts of a valiant, dedicated and committed team of scientists and island residents the fate of this native bird is now inching out of extinction.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781620140048
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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 Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
Readers will be inspired by the passion and perseverance of artist Horace Pippin in this engaging picture book biography. The tightly woven narrative coupled with mixed media collage, watercolor and gouache illustrations capture the essence of Pippin's life and work.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780375867125
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Tito Puente: Mambo King / Rey del Mambo
In this vibrant, bilingual portrayal of Tito Puente, the King of Mambo, Rafael López conveys the rhythm and movement of this musical legend through the use of bold colors, swirly lines, and carefully placed word art.- Nonfiction, Arts
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780061227837
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The War Within These Walls
With powerful text and stark illustrations, this novella provides a harrowing account of Jewish suffering in the Warsaw ghetto during World War II. Misha's poetic first-person account tells of his struggle to survive. Together with a band of revolutionaries, they make a courageous stand to tell the world their story.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780802854285
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The Watermelon Seed
A watermelon-loving crocodile becomes distraught after swallowing a seed, believing it will grow inside of him. Told in straight-forward, accessible vocabulary, this innovative look at a childhood fear by debut author Greg Pizzoli creates engaging three-spot color illustrations that are as fresh as a cool slice of watermelon.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781423171010
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Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
Piedad “Piddy” Sanchez's life is turned upside down when she finds out that Yaqui Delgado wants to kick her ass. While struggling to deal with the threat on her own, Piddy is forced to explore her identity, her culture and the role of others in her life. Meg Medina writes a powerful story about bullying and resilience.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2014 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763658595
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The Year of Billy Miller
Seven-year-old Billy Miller starts second grade with a bump on his head and a lot of worries, but during the year he develops better relationships with his teacher, his little sister, and his parents, and celebrates a quiet triumph of his own.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2014 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062268129