Showing 51–100 of 142 titles
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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
After losing his family to war, the grieving Hiawatha is asked by the Peacemaker to help him unite the five warring Iroquois nations. Vivid oil paintings illustrate the fictional retelling of the true story.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781419712203
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Hippos Are Huge!
The hippo, with its monstrous jaw and razor-sharp tusks, is the most dangerous animal in Africa. Filled with fascinating facts about the fierce, but sometimes playful, hippopotamus.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763665920
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The Hired Girl
Rachel Botchan gives voice to 14-year-old Joan, who runs away from a hard life on a farm to become a hired girl in the home of a wealthy Jewish family in 1911.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9781490632230
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The Hired Girl
Using diary entries, 14-year-old Joan shares her journey toward a better life. New surroundings and experiences in Baltimore lead to moments of adventure and self-discovery.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763678180
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I Yam a Donkey!
Correcting a donkey's grammar and pronunciation comically leads to one yam's demise.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544087200
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If You Plant a Seed
A rabbit and mouse wait patiently for the seeds they planted to grow into delicious vegetables. When some birds want part of the harvest, everyone learns being kind is the most fruitful way to be.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062298898
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Infinity and Me
Through expressive narration, sound effects, and music, this production explores the concept of infinity.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781430120025
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Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
Xe Sands quietly narrates the story of this famous gorilla.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545879194
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Jazz for Lil' Jumpers!
The ten songs in this CD will have young children jumping and dancing to different types of jazz.
- Songs, Jazz
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 913538442
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The Jumbies
Using authentic Haitian accents and song, Robin Miles creates an atmosphere of supernatural menace as a girl fights to save her father and her island home.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781490664651
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Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
The poet Paul Laurence Dunbar is warmly introduced by Bahni Turpin while Dion Graham deftly brings the poems to life.
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Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Lailah, a young girl who has been looking forward to fasting for Ramadan for her first time, suddenly feels shy because she is at a new school in a new country.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780884484318
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Last Stop on Market Street
CJ's journey with his Nana is not just a simple bus ride; it is a multi-sensory experience through which he discovers that beautiful music, nature, and people surround him. -
Lenny & Lucy
Homemade guardians Lenny and Lucy protect Peter and his dog from the dark, scary woods and help him find fun and friendship at his new home. Pops of color bring life to the charcoal illustrations.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439320
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Leo: A Ghost Story
Leo, a child ghost, leaves his home when its new occupants fear him. He soon meets Jane and discovers the wonder and joy of a true friend. Cut-paper collages capture Leo's emotional journey.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452131566
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The Lightning Queen
Christian Barillas and Thom Rivera narrate this rich cultural story shared between a Mixteco healer and his grandson.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780545921176
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The Lightning Queen
An unlikely friendship between Esma, a Romani girl, and Teo, a Mixteco boy, underpins an adventurous story that spans several generations and presents insights into two marginalized cultures.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780545800846
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Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Recalling the fight for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a 100-year-old woman on the way to cast her ballot recounts the journey her family faced in gaining the right to vote.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780385390286
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Listen, Slowly
California-born Mai learns the true meaning of family and friendship when she travels with her grandmother to her native Vietnam and learns about her grandfather's fate.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062229182
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Lost in NYC: A Subway Adventure
Explore the New York City subway system with Pablo and Alicia as they get separated from their class while finding their way to the Empire State Building. Includes maps, archival photos, and historical notes.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781935179818
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Lost in the Sun
In his efforts to make a fresh start in middle school, Trent struggles to put a traumatic event behind him. Fallon, the class outcast, strives to help Trent let go of his guilt.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780399164064
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Mad about Monkeys
Learn about more than 250 species of monkeys from around the world through a series of warm illustrations and fascinating facts.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781909263574
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Mango, Abuela, and Me
When Mia discovers that her Abuela can't speak English, she finds the perfect gift that helps them both with their language barrier. Vibrant illustrations and Spanish words blend together to create a warm family story. -
Mars Evacuees
A war between Earth and aliens leads to the evacuation of children to Mars. When the grown-ups disappear, Alice, her friends, and a robot goldfish make a discovery that might just change everything.- Fiction, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062293992
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The Marvels
Two seemingly unrelated plots—Billy Marvel's wordless, illustrated story set in 1776; and Joseph Jervis's prose story set in 1990—come together in a tale of mystery, adventure, friendship, and family.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545448680
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Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of France
Follow along as Ben Franklin applies the scientific method to a new mysterious phenomenon Dr. Mesmer has been spreading across France. A whimsical look at science and history.- Nonfiction, History, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763663513
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The Moon Is Going to Addy's House
Addy and her family watch the moon follow them through the sky on a car ride home. Colorful cut-paper collage illustrations in luminescent tones illuminate the journey.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780803740549
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The Most Amazing Creature in the Sea
A dozen intriguing sea animals in the ocean explain their unique characteristics. Readers are invited to choose which is the most amazing.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780805099614
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Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Ray Porter engages the listener in the true story of Daniel Ellsberg's decision to release top-secret documents related to America's role in the Vietnam War.
- History, Biography, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780553552751
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Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War
Daniel Ellsberg, a former Pentagon insider, risks everything in order to reveal the corruption and deception that led to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9781596439528
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Moving Blocks
In this small-format board book, three squares transform into a variety of vehicles, and with each page turn, shapes turn into objects in a fun visual twist.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9789888240708
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Mr. Squirrel and the Moon
Mr. Squirrel's imagination runs wild when he mistakes a wheel of cheese for the moon. Gorgeous illustrations detail his efforts to get rid of the moon before anyone comes looking for it.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735841567
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Ms. Rapscott's Girls
With humor and lots of energy, Katherine Kellgren gives voice to indomitable headmistress Ms. Rapscott and the five wayward students.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781101890653
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Murder Is Bad Manners
Hazel Wong and her best friend Daisy Wells form a secret detective agency at their boarding school. They open their first big case when their teacher, Miss Bell, turns up dead.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481422123
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My Pen
In detailed, pen-and-ink illustrations, Myers relates the story of a boy and his pen, who, together, can build worlds, ride dinosaurs, and show love—all they have to do is let the worlds inside themselves out!- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781423103714
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My Seneca Village
Forty-one vivid poems, with voices inspired by actual individuals, present a historical glimpse at Seneca Village, the first thriving African-American community in the U.S., which, before it was razed, stood where Central Park is today.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9781608981977
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My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey
Once Robert Battle's leg braces were off, nothing could keep him from flying. With determination and love of dance, he became the artistic director of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481422215
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My Tata's Remedies = Los remedios de mi tata
Aaron learns first hand from his grandfather (Tata), who cares for family, friends, and neighbors, the significance of healing with a tender touch of wisdom and medicinal herbs. -
My Two Blankets
While learning a new language in a new country, a young woman compares her native language to a warm, comfortable blanket. Soon she has two comfortable blankets—the old and the new language.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780544432284
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National Geographic Book of Nature Poetry: More Than 200 Poems with Photographs That Float, Zoom, and Bloom!
Bold, colorful photos, paired with kid-friendly poems about nature, connect readers to the outside world and show how easily poetic inspiration comes from our planet.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781426320958
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The Nest
Steve is always anxious and his baby brother's health issues take it to another level. When he is approached by the Wasp Queen, who claims she can solve his worries, he learns agreeing with the wasps comes with a dangerous price. Haunting and eerie.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481432320
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Nursery Rhyme Parade!
Traditional nursery rhymes and songs performed by Lisa Loeb invite young children to sing along.
- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 932221336
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Nuts to You
Jessica Almasy uses tones, cadences, and accents to personify three squirrels and other animals during an exciting rescue mission.
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The Odds of Getting Even
Mo and Dale don't see eye to eye in their latest case full of eccentric Southern characters humorously voiced by Lauren Fortgang.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781101892398
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The Only Child
An only child trying to find her way to grandma's house becomes lost in an unknown world, but imaginative companions help her find her way back. A stunning wordless graphic novel that explores isolation and resourcefulness.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780553497045
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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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Papa Is a Poet : A Story about Robert Frost
Ammi-Joan Paquette gives a youthful voice to 15-year-old Lesley, who narrates this picture book biography of her father, the notable American poet, Robert Frost.
- Biography, Literature, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780545842587
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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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Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
George Moses Horton overcame slavery and illiteracy to become a remarkable poet. His love of words and success as a poet will inspire readers.- Nonfiction, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781561458257
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