Showing 101–150 of 1939 titles
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Apprentice of Florence
Nemo, a sixteen-year-old Florentine apprentice, is sent to Constantinople on business in 1453. The city is besieged by Turks, and Nemo is hurt. On his return, young Christopher Columbus tells him that his father, thought to be dead, is alive. More adventures ensue as Nemo searches for his lost father.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1934 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9789997489241
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April's Kittens
After her cat has kittens, April must decide on the one cat to keep. Illustrations of the black cats make them look fuzzy and furry. Occasional touches of red add a dash of color.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1941 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780060244002
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Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game
Produced by the Smithsonian, this simulation game educates children on water equity and challenges players to distribute resources and humanitarian aid around the globe. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 999902
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Are You Ready to Play Outside?
Willems has created a masterpiece for beginning readers that is simply told through the use of dialogue, which melds perfectly with uncluttered pink and grey cartoon-style illustrations. Aside from the friendship theme that appears throughout Willems' work, he continues to create astonishing emotional depth using the simplest of facial expressions on his characters. “Are You Ready to Play Outside?”tracks Piggie's changing feelings about rainy weather and Gerald's heroic efforts to help her grapple with her disappointments in a satisfying story arc.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781423113478
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” brings readers the tale of 15-year-old loner Aristotle Mendoza and his friendship with Dante Quintana. Sáenz exquisitely captures the story of two boys on the edge of manhood. By addressing issues of identity, friendship, family and love, Sáenz pushes beyond geography, sexuality and cultural identity to create a truly universal novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2013 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781442408920
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Arithmagic - Math Wizard Game
Use addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other math skills to help a wizard cast math spells to defeat enemies. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 999903
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Armstrong and Charlie
A strong friendship develops between two boys from different economic and racial environments.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544826083
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Arriba Abajo
1 2 3 Andrés imparts the joy of language, music, and movement in a bilingual (English and Spanish) collection of songs that is storytime and classroom-friendly.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 956368431
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Arrorró, Mi Niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games
“Arrorró, Mi Niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games,” a bilingual collection of traditional Latino games and lullabies, is a tribute to motherhood. Delacre's soft and tender illustrations celebrate the Latino family in a wide variety of settings. The combination of delicate and glowing colors makes each illustration warm and full of appeal.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2006 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781584301592
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Arrow to the Sun
The son of the Lord of the Sun sets out to find his father in this adaptation of a Pueblo legend. On his way, he undergoes four trials to prove his relationship to the Sun. The stylized, strong geometric art vividly portrays the desert and its intense sun colors.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1975 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780140502114
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Art This Way
An interactive board book to help foster art appreciation in young children.- Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780714877211
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Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian
Listeners will be immersed in a world populated with fairies, trolls, and Opal Koboi—Artemis Fowl's archenemy. Nathaniel Parker's energetic performance conveys the rollicking adventures listeners have come to expect from Artemis Fowl. -
Artie's Magic Pencil
Children join Artie on an interactive and creative drawing adventure as they learn how shapes can combine in a variety of ways to form objects. Downloadable worksheets for continued learning off-screen are also included.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 999928
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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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As Brave As You
As their parents try to repair their marriage, brothers Ernie and Genie uncover family history and the extent of their own bravery, while spending an eye-opening summer with their grandparents in Virginia.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781481415903
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As Brave as You
Guy Lockard brings ebullience and poignancy to this funny, resonant story of two brothers and the questions, big and small, that they face over the summer at their grandparents' home.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781508225102
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As Time Went By
An abandoned ship finds new purpose when displaced villagers make it their new home. -
Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
Twenty-six different African tribal traditions and customs are introduced using the English alphabet as the vehicle. A border on each page frames the text and illustrations, where glowing colors mix with rich browns. The attention to authentic detail in each painting is remarkable.- Fiction, Customs & Holidays, Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1977 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780803703575
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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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Asphalt Angels
Abandoned on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, thirteen-year-old Alex joins a group of children like him and finds himself adapting to his new life.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2000 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781886910430
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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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At the Mountain's Base
A lyrical story of a Cherokee family bonding through song and weaving as they celebrate a family member's service in the military.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735230606
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At the Mountain’s Base
A Cherokee family separated by war waits for a cherished loved one to return in this lyrical story celebrating family and bravery.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593342077
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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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Audubon
Despite mysterious beginnings, John James Audubon manages to leave France and go to America. He marries but continues to traipse the countryside in search of birds and small animals to paint. Carefully researched, the book offers a well-rounded look at the man who became known for his nineteenth-century paintings of American birds.- Nonfiction, Biography
- John Newbery Medal 1937 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9781887714235
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The Avion My Uncle Flew
When John's father returns home after World War II, he decides to take his wife and son to France. There John will have a chance to get his injured leg treated and to see his mother's homeland. John does not want to go, but he has no choice. Once there he becomes involved in a mysterious adventure that takes him to southern France and his glider-building uncle.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- John Newbery Medal 1947 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780590462426
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B Is for Baby
The letter B is cleverly featured in this story of a baby's day in her African village.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536201666
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Baba Yaga's Assistant
Using skills learned from her beloved grandma, Masha must pass a series of tests to become a witch's assistant and get her annoying stepsister home safely. Graphic panels magically blend the contemporary with the traditional.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763669614
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The Baboon King
Set in East Africa, a rejected hunter becomes the reluctant leader of a baboon troop and learns about the differences among individuals, tolerance for others, the basis of power and his place in the world.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2000 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780440229070
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Baboushka and the Three Kings
Old Baboushka declined to go with the three kings in search of the Child. Now, every year at Christmastime she continues her endless, endless search. On her way she leaves gifts for children. Rich, four-color, angular pictures in primitive style adorn the Russian tale.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1961 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780395276730
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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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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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Back to the Land
Packed with energy, this family-friendly recording features a clear, full sound of rousing, folksy songs with environmental messages. Performed by Hot Peas ‘N Butter.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 1124763380
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Backstroke Raptor
Based on short stories written by elementary school students, this creative and unique mix of songs features guest artists such as Lin-Manuel Miranda.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 1142186980
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The Balcony
A whimsical, wordless picturebook that shows a young girl making her new house a home.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534405882
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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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A Ball for Daisy
In a wordless book with huge children's appeal, Chris Raschka gives us the story of an irrepressible little dog whose most prized possession is accidentally destroyed. With brilliant economy of line and color, Raschka captures Daisy's total (yet temporary) devastation. A buoyant tale of loss, recovery and friendship.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2012 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780375858611
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The Ballad of a Broken Nose
Bart, a quirky Norwegian 13-year-old, faces many odds: an alcoholic, overweight mother who loves him dearly; life in a run-down apartment; classmates who bully him and break his nose; and boxing lessons he takes to toughen himself—all juxtaposed with his desire to become an opera singer!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481415422
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Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret
Ballet Cat loves ballet more than anything. What happens when her best friend Sparkles doesn't want to play ballet every day? Find out in an early reader that breezily dances along.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484713785
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Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring
From behind the scenes to actual performances, “Ballet for Martha” traces the evolution of the ballet “Appalachian Spring.” Floca's uncluttered watercolors support the spare, dynamic text, resulting in a balanced, insightful portrayal of creative collaboration.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2011 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781596433380
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Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
“Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade,” published by Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, is about Tony Sarg, the artistic inventor who conceived the huge balloons that float through New York City each Thanksgiving. Beginning at a very young age, his never-ending zeal for play and discovery delighted millions, and likewise, Sweet's festive words, mixed media illustrations and thorough research, bring their own contagious joy to this celebration of his life's creative process.- Nonfiction, Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2012 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780547199450
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Bambino the Clown
The full colors and excitement of a circus clown's act are experienced by a sad young boy whom Bambino befriends. Peter is invited into the clown's dressing room, watches him apply his makeup, and becomes a very funny part of the show.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1948 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670147564
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Bandimal
This open-ended music composition app lets kids create drum loops, compose melodies, and add effects onto songs. Compositions can be saved to the collection. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 999904
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Banner In The Sky
Although his father died trying to climb the Citadel, the highest mountain in the Alps, Rudy is determined to scale it himself. He hides his climbing ability from his mother and his Alpine-guide uncle and joins an English expedition hoping to be able to plant his father's red shirt at the top as a banner in the sky.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1955 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780397302642
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Barkis
A bickering brother and sister squabble over the ownership of a new puppy and cat. They finally reach a solution that makes them both happy. Soft brown-and-black drawings of the winsome cat and dog are set against white backgrounds.- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1939 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780765190567
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Barrio: José's Neighborhood
This book is about a year in the life of a Mexican American boy from "El Barrio" in the Mission District of San Francisco. The book portrays a vibrant culture of diversity, history and celebration.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2000 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780152010492
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Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Tired of snow, fog, rain, and sunshine, the king wants something new to fall from the sky. What he gets are green, gooey globs of oobleck that threaten to destroy the kingdom. Comical illustrations in black-and-white become greener and greener as the oobleck spreads.
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1950 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780394800752
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Baseball in April, and Other Stories
A collection of eleven short stories focusing on the everyday adventures of Hispanic young people growing up in Fresno, California. (Library of Congress summary)- Fiction, Short Stories
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 1996 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780833574008
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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