Showing 1–50 of 101 titles
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¡Mambo Mucho Mambo! The Dance that Crossed Color Lines
By exploring the history of mambo and Latin Jazz, this book demonstrates the power of music and dance to transcend racial and cultural barriers. Simultaneously published in Spanish and English.
- Nonfiction, History, Arts, Performing Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781536206081
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¡Olinguito, de la A a la Z! / Olinguito, from A to Z! Descubriendo el bosque nublado / Unveiling the Cloud Forest
Explore the Ecuadorian Andes and its cloud forest in this bilingual alphabet book.- Nonfiction, Science, Alphabet Books
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780892393275
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4-H at Home
4-H at Home is a free website full of fun and educational activities kids and teens can try at home. Organized by grade range and topic, projects explore the hands-on nature-based STEM learning for which the organization and its cooperative extension programs are known. Available in English.
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Action Jackson
Greenberg and Jordan capture Jackson Pollock's spirit and artistic style through succinct narrative and purposeful words. Detailed source notes enrich this informational picture book, which superbly portrays a brief period in Pollock's life. Parker's watercolor illustrations splash out of their frames, reflecting the action and movement for which Pollock is renowned.- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780761316824
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Alphabet City
Photorealistic paintings of urban environment present an imaginative variety of views and perspectives, textures, and light. Each painting stands alone as a handsome, balanced piece. Together they are an inspiring exercise in seeing patterns and art in everyday things.
- Nonfiction, Language, Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1996 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780670856312
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Animals by the Numbers: A Book of Infographics.
The animal kingdom is presented in easy-to-understand, colorful infrographics that allow the reader to appreciate the world of animals by comparing and contrasting one species to another.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780544630925
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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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As Time Went By
An abandoned ship finds new purpose when displaced villagers make it their new home. -
Bird and Diz
Spare rhythmic text and swirling abstract illustrations take readers of all ages into the bebop world of John “Dizzy” Gillespie and Charlie “Bird” Parker.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763666606
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Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky
The long and complex history of the color blue, once so difficult to acquire, is explored through stunning acrylic illustrations and easy-to-read, descriptive text.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781984894366
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Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom
The true story of Henry “Box” Brown, who shipped himself to freedom in a box, is told in 51 emotionally intense poems that have implications for the present day.
- Poetry, Biography
- John Newbery Medal 2021 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2021
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763691561
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Counting Lions
Written in free verse poems, this oversize counting book features striking detailed portraits filled with emotion, which showcase a variety of creatures.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763682071
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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.
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Daniel Finds a Poem
What is poetry? Maybe it's glistening morning dew, a cool pond, or crunchy leaves. A young boy spends a day talking to animals and discovering poetry in the world around him.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780399169137
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Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night
Welcoming her readers into the “wild, enchanted park” that is the night, Joyce Sidman has elegantly crafted twelve poems rich in content and varied in format. Companion prose pieces about nocturnal flora and fauna are as tuneful and graceful as the poems. This collection is “a feast of sound and spark.”- Nonfiction, Poetry
- John Newbery Medal 2011 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780547152288
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Du Iz Tak?
As a tiny plant springs from the ground, curious bugs watch it grow and marvel in their own buggy language. Whimsically detailed paintings showcase their activities and the subtly passing seasons.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763665302
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Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Duncan Tonatiuh creates a sense of sound and movement through energetic, textured collage illustrations that celebrate the life of innovative Mexican musician and composer Juan García Esquivel. Incorporating funky fonts and far-out fashions, Tonatiuh's unique artistic style harkens back to indigenous codex art and lends cultural authenticity to this pulsating picture-book biography. -
Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
The biography of Pulitzer-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks reveals her childhood dreams and inspirations, her challenges with race, gender, and poverty, and her desires to share stories through poetry.
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Feel What U Feel
Exploring various emotions, Lisa Loeb's soothing voice invites children to “Feel What U Feel.”- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 1048034596
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Flotsam
A vintage camera washed up on the beach provides a young boy with a surprising view of fantastical images from the bottom of the sea. From fish eye to lens eye, readers see a frame-by-frame narrative of lush marinescapes ebbing and flowing from the real to the surreal.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2007 (Medal Winner)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780618194575
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Freedom in Congo Square
In rhythmic text and exuberant illustrations, Weatherford and Christie tell the story of slaves who, after toiling all week, had one afternoon free to dance, sing, and play music in New Orleans' Congo Square. -
Freedom over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives and Dreams Brought to Life by Ashley Bryan
In the U.S., slaves were erroneously considered objects with a monetary value. Here, Bryan humanizes 11 enslaved people, imagining the dreams and personal reflections that belong only to them.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781481456906
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Giant Squid
Poetic text and lush oil paintings immerse readers in a suspenseful deep-sea investigation of the elusive giant squid, exploring what is known – and what remains unknown – about this fascinating marine creature. -
Grand Canyon
Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon. -
The Graphic Alphabet
This alphabet book uses computer imagery laced with wit and humor to help young children learn the letters. Each letter is not only represented by a word, image, or concept but also is the word, image, or concept. Crisp imagery is combined with meticulous design.- Nonfiction, Language, Alphabet Books
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 1997 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780531360019
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Grasshopper: Learn to Code for Free
Grasshopper is a free coding app for beginners developed by a team of passionate coders from Google. Using your smartphone, learn JavaScript coding fundamentals like functions, variables, ‘if’ statements, operators, and more in progressively challenging levels. With a few taps get started programming with these fun, quick games. Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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Hear My Voice / Escucha mi voz: The Testimonies of Children Detained at the Southern Border of the United States
Striking illustrations by Latinx artists complement the bilingual testimonies of children detained in inhumane conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Nonfiction, History, Social Sciences, Biography, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781523513482
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Her Right Foot
Part history and part call to action, this nonfiction picture book reminds readers of the genesis of the Statue of Liberty and its relevance today.- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781452162812
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Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins
Gildart Jackson richly portrays Hershel and a multitude of goblins in this tale filled with the music and sounds of Hanukkah.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781681416724
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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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I Am an American: The Wong Kim Ark Story
In a defining court case, Wong Kim Ark’s victory guaranteed birthright citizenship for all Americans.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780316426923
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I Remember: Poems and Pictures of Heritage
Sixteen illustrators and fourteen poets come together to address themes of culture, identity, and community.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781620143117
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I'm Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups
Hilarity and nonsense characterize this illustrated poetry collection, which engages the reader in a lively conversation between the writer and illustrator.- Nonfiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780316266574
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Imagine
Herrera uses poetry to recount his journey and invites readers to imagine their own future full of possibilities.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763690526
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Isla to Island
In this nearly wordless graphic novel, Marisol’s world loses its color when she must emigrate alone to New York City. However, she rediscovers brightness in books, flowers, and food.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781534469242
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Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph
Art Kane's iconic photograph of great jazz musicians gathered on a New York City street is brought to life though exuberant poems and paintings.- Nonfiction, Arts
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780763669546
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The Journey
In the face of war and the loss of her husband, a mother and her children leave everything behind to make a dangerous journey to find safety in a new land.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781909263994
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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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Killer Underwear Invasion! How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories
This hilarious and informative graphic nonfiction book breaks down media literacy in an accessible, kid-friendly way.
- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Social Sciences, Politics & Government
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781797214917
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The King and the Thrush: Tales of Goodness and Greed
Earrings made of frogs, a jackal who thinks he's a god, and a bird wearing a tiny suit show up in these traditional folk tales. Recorded before an audience, tandem storytellers Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder deliver a charming, humorous performance.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780979355448
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Lead Belly, Baby!
American folk and blues legend Lead Belly lives on in this collection of new interpretations by contemporary musicians, led by Dan Zanes. An informational booklet provides context to the lively music.- Folk Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 994211964
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Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance
This collection of oft-overlooked works by women poets of the Harlem Renaissance is interwoven with Grimes’ own golden shovel poetry.
- Nonfiction, Poetry, Literature
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781681199443
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Liberty Arrives!: How America's Grandest Statue Found Her Home
This informational picturebook introduces many people involved in Lady Liberty's journey from France to her final destination in New York Harbor.
- Nonfiction, History, US History
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780735230828
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The Lion & the Mouse
The screech of an owl, the squeak of a mouse, and the roar of a lion transport readers to the Serengeti plains for this virtually wordless retelling of Aesop's classic fable. In glowing colors, Pinkney's textured watercolor illustrations masterfully portray the rela tionship between two very unlikely friends.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2010 (Medal Winner)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780316013567
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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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The LOVE
The Alphabet Rockers collaborative hip hop album masterfully celebrates love, acceptance, and community while speaking to current cultural issues.- Songs, Rock Music
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- All Ages
- ISBN: 1119392160
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Make Meatballs Sing: The Life and Art of Corita Kent
This biography explores the life of artist and Catholic nun Corita Kent, who used her art as a form of activism and inspired people to see the sacred in the everyday.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Visual Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781592703166
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The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
This true story recounts the daring feat of a spirited young Frenchman who walked a tightrope between the World Trade Center twin towers in 1974. His joy in dancing on a thin wire high above Manhattan and the awe of the spectators in the streets far below are captured in exquisite ink and oil paintings that perfectly complement the spare, lyrical text.- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2004 (Medal Winner)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780761317913
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Marshmallow Clouds: Two Poets at Play among Figures of Speech
In sections based on the four elements, this poetry collection sees two poets employ figures of speech to playfully explore and reimagine everyday objects and the natural world.
- Nonfiction, Science, Poetry, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781536203035
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Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this picture-book biography of Martin Luther King Jr., Rappaport's spare text and carefully chosen quotes are carried to a powerful emotional level by Collier's art. From the smiling, inviting image on the cover to each striking double spread the artist portrays significant events evoking King's purpose, telling readers that “his big words are alive for us today.”- Nonfiction, Biography
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780439405119