Showing 1–30 of 30 titles
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Author Sherman Alexie narrates his National Book Award-winning story of 14-year-old Arnold "Junior" Spirit. The realistic and earthy narration captures the hero's struggle to overcome physical, economic, and social obstacles.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9781478993537
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After Tupac & D Foster
This tightly woven novel looks back on two years in a New York City neighborhood, where life changes for two eleven-year-olds when a new girl joins their game of double Dutch.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399246548
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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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Bodies from the Ice: Melting Glaciers and the Recovery of the Past
“Bodies From the Ice” explores the archaeology of glacier science. Deem's visual presentation engages readers through period newspaper illustrations, paintings, maps and photographs of ice mummies and artifacts from four continents. Twisted bleached bones, sacrificial victims and legendary climbers are the pinnacle of this en“ GROSS”ing account.- Nonfiction
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780618800452
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Chicken Said, 'Cluck!'
Earl and Pearl shoo Chicken away as they work on their pumpkin patch, but as the story comes full circle, it's Chicken who does the shooing and saves the day. In the traditional yet fresh easy reader “Chicken said, ‘Cluck!,'” even very new readers can understand the simple, symmetrical text together with the funny and endearing pictures that capture every emotion of the two young gardeners and the sometimes annoying Chicken.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780064442763
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A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever
In lively, detailed, subtly retro cartoons, Frazee gently pokes fun at adult expectations and captures the unbounded joy of two friends experiencing a parent-free summer adventure.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780152060206
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Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine Lady
Versatile narrator Katherine Kellgren takes feisty, seafaring Mary “Jacky” Faber on an ill-fated voyage to become a lady as Jacky stretches her seas legs at an elite Boston finishing school in this humorous and melodramatic sequel to Bloody Jack, a 2008 Odyssey Award Honor title. -
Elijah of Buxton
Mirron Willis' enthralling, richly authentic narration of Christopher Paul Curtis' award-winning novel, transports listeners to a historic Canadian settlement of former slaves as 11-year-old Elijah Freeman confronts the realities of slavery. -
Garmann's Summer
Hole introduces us to six-year-old Garmann during his last summer before starting school. The humorous and poetic text, combined with surreal and multi-layered artwork, creates a truly unique and complex look at the universality of fear and uncertainty.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802853394
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The Graveyard Book
A delicious mix of murder, fantasy, humor, and human longing, the tale of No body Owens is told in magical, haunting prose. A child marked for death by an ancient league of assassins escapes into an abandoned graveyard, where he is reared and protected by its spirit denizens.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780060530921
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The House in the Night
Richly detailed black-and-white scratchboard illustrations expand this timeless bedtime verse, offering reassurance to young children that there is always light in the darkness.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780618862443
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How I Learned Geography
Recounting memories of his family's flight from the Warsaw blitz and his years as a refugee during World War II, Shulevitz employs watercolor and ink to depict a boy liberated from his dreary existence through flights of fancy.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374334994
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I'm Dirty!
Jaunty music, energetic background sounds, and Steve Buscemi's rollicking narration enliven Kate and Jim McMullan's vibrant picture book about a dirt-loving backhoe loader.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545094498
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Just in Case
In “Just in Case,” Morales' vibrant, shimmering jewel-tone colors masterfully capture the exuberant and playful story of Señor Calavera's quest to find the perfect birthday gift for Grandma Beetle. Part ghost story, part trickster tale, the book features motifs from Mexican culture that represent each letter of the Spanish alphabet. -
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale
Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy brings spirited wit and cultural touches to her retelling of the traditional Cuban tale of Martina's quest to find a husband. Bonus tracks include a Spanish version and a storytelling performance. -
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
The book tells the story of Balsa, a skilled female warrior, who accepts the task of protecting a young prince from otherworldly demons and his father's assassins. Prince Chagum is the Moribito, the guardian of the sacred spirit. If Balsa is unsuccessful in protecting the prince, the country will suffer years of devastating drought so together they must find in each other the source of strength they need to prevail.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545005425
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One Boy
“One Boy” is an eye-catching picture book leading readers to discover words within words through a distinctive die-cut design and clean, bold illustrations. A surprise conclusion satisfyingly completes this unique tale of one boy's artistic visions.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596432741
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Papá and Me
Lively artwork tells the story of a father and son who spend a special day together in the city—singing, cooking, going to the park and the beach, riding the bus, and telling stories, culminated by a visit with Papá's parents.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780060581565
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Reaching Out
In this poignantly written autobiography, Jimenez recounts his days as a young Mexican American student who is the first in his family to attend college. Against great odds, he is determined to complete his education.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780618038510
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A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
Sweet's mixed-media collage and primitive watercolors flow seamlessly with Bryant's prose to reveal the important bits and pieces of Williams's ordinary yet extraordinary life as a doctor and poet.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780802853028
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Savvy
This rich first-person narrative draws readers into a wild bus ride, winding through the countryside on a journey of self-discovery for Mibs Beaumont and her companions.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803733060
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Stinky
Stinky, the swamp monster, is at first determined to rid his beloved “muddy, slimy, smelly swamp” of Nick, only to realize that this dreaded “kid” is not the appallingly clean intruder he supposes him to be, but a new friend. Brimming with humor, the innovative comic-format illustrations, design and easy-to-read text will engage and delight new readers.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780979923845
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The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos
Text and sepia tone illustrations present the biographical story of Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian hired by the New York Public Library, who introduces the public library to immigrants living in El Barrio and hosts the neighborhood's first Three Kings' Day fiesta. -
The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom
Compelling free verse in alternating voices lyrically tells the story of Cuba's three wars for independence from Spain. Combining real-life characters (such as legendary healer Rosa La Bayamesa) with imagined individuals, Engle focuses on Rosa's struggle to save everyone—black or white, Cuban or Spanish, friend or enemy. -
Tiger Moon
A betrayed woman facing death, a most unlikely hero, and a sarcastic talking white tiger in colonial-era India come together in a magical story within a story. Antonia Michaelis' masterfully crafted tale moves seamlessly from reality to fantasy as it reveals the profound power of story.- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780810944992
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The Underneath
Intertwining stories of an embittered man, a loyal hound, an abandoned cat, and a vengeful lamia sing of love, loss, loneliness, and hope.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2009 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781416950585
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We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Kadir Nelson scores a home run with this fascinating and well-documented history of Negro League Baseball told in the voice of an “everyman” narrator. Dignified, riveting full-page illustrations capture the spirit of these larger-than-life men who loved the game, despite the prejudice they faced.- Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2009 (Medal Winner)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780786808328
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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 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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Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator
An exciting nonfiction look at the carnivorous wolfsnail trapping and devouring its victim, this science book uses bold block type against a white background to enhance the ease of reading. The magnified, detailed photographs and playful, informative text will amaze and attract readers.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781590785546