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Soft, beautiful paintings in blueberry ink illuminate the way in which the past and present remain close through the memories of three generations.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780358153948
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Bathe the Cat
Dad gives everyone in his diverse family chores to prepare for Grandma’s visit, including bathing the cat. However, the mischievous cat has other plans.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452142708
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Berry Song
Featuring informative back matter, this picture book follows a Tlingit grandmother and granddaughter as they gather berries like their ancestors before them.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316494175
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The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding
The power of community, hope, and resilience is captured in this story of a family preparing for Hurricane María in Puerto Rico and their subsequent role in rebuilding their home.
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Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings
Fun, detailed illustrations will enchant young readers as they decide how a variety of fractured fairy tales will play out.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452144825
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Every Dog in the Neighborhood
Following his grandmother’s example of community activism, Louis carries out a census to count every dog in his neighborhood. Along the way, he makes new friends, including furry ones.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823444274
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Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging
Dynamic, mixed-media illustrations feature bookworm Nicky, who is inspired to overcome her shyness after meeting a diverse group of motorcycle-riding women at her mom’s cafe.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593378823
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Farmhouse
Using detailed multimedia art—including materials from salvaged artifacts—and one long, rhythmic sentence, Blackall describes the daily lives of the large family that once lived in her old farmhouse.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316528948
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Finding Fire
This wordless picture book uses a bright palette to tell the story of a young member of a prehistoric community who volunteers to find fire when their source is doused by rain.
- Fiction, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536213027
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Fire Chief Fran
Rhyming sentences showcase the daily activities of Fran’s fire crew, from their varied emergency runs to how they spend their time at the firehouse in between.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781635924268
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Fish and Wave
This gentle, action-packed comics reader presents a distinctive anthropomorphic pair navigating the early waters of friendship. Flexibility is key as this duo transitions from “me” and “you” to a playful “we.”
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780063076679
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The Flamingo
In an exquisitely illustrated, nearly wordless graphic novel, a young girl’s lao lao (grandmother) shares the tale of a flamingo raised from an egg, inspiring the girl to continue the story back home.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593127315
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Gigi and Ojiji
Gigi’s excitement about meeting Ojiji, her Japanese grandfather, gives way to uncertainty when he arrives. After her mother reassures her, Gigi and Ojiji begin to settle into a new, warm relationship.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780063208063
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H Is for Harlem
Accompanied by gorgeously detailed illustrations, this alphabetical ode to Harlem's Black history and culture celebrates historical figures, buildings, institutions, works of art, and more.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Alphabet Books, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316322379
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Hello, Puddle!
This nonfiction picture book introduces young readers to a puddle and the many animals that use it for shelter and sustenance throughout the seasons.
- Nonfiction, Science, Environment
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780358381440
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A History of Me
Powerful illustrations illuminate this tale of a Black girl’s journey to finding self-acceptance and pride in her heritage despite the racism she faces as the only Black person in her class.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823442577
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Honeybee Rescue: A Backyard Drama
When part of Mr. Connery’s bee colony moves to his shed, Mr. Nelson uses his expertise and homemade bee vacuum to rehome the bees without causing harm. Engaging photographs capture the process clearly.
- Nonfiction, Science, Environment, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781623542399
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Hot Dog
City sounds and heat, brought to life with searing oranges, give way to cool, tranquil greens and blues, as a dog and its human sojourn to the beach for fun and relaxation.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593308431
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How to Say Hello to a Worm: A First Guide to the Outside
Conversational questions and answers help a group of little ones learn about the process of planting a garden and the wonders of the outdoors.
- Nonfiction, Science, Nature
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593226797
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I Did It!
With determination and some help from friends, a little creature learns to ride a bike.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823446513
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João by a Thread
João dreams of floating through watery landscapes covered by elaborate embroideries until a hole swallows them. Startled awake, he weaves words together into a comforting lullaby.
- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2023 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781953861344
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John’s Turn
Every Friday during assembly, one student performs a talent. When it's John's turn, everyone can tell he's nervous, but his ability to dance ballet surprises and delights his classmates.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536203950
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Kitty
Granny thinks cat-sitting will be easy until, without her knowledge, a raccoon switches places with the cat and proceeds to cause chaos.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250768049
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Knight Owl
A young owl achieves his dream of becoming a knight, but his bravery and cleverness are quickly put to the test in this charming and humorous picture book.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316310628
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A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
A Mexihcah girl describes the beauty and importance of language, culture, and tradition to her younger brother in this tale about Mesoamerican storytelling and bookmaking.
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
This picture book biography tells the true story of Evelyn Glennie, a deaf girl, who creates incredible music and becomes the world's first full-time solo percussionist.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593109694
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Lizzy and the Cloud
Lifelike illustrations capture this whimsical account of Lizzy as she cares for her growing pet cloud and learns tough lessons about knowing when to set something she loves free.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534483170
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Luli and the Language of Tea
In her class of English language learners, Luli creates community and breaks the ice by sharing a pot of tea, a ritual common across many cultures.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823446148
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Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land
From her family’s pineapple farm in Mexico, a young girl relates a story of the beauty and magic of transformation: words to stories, rain and dirt to fruit, and threads to blankets.
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Me and the Boss: A Story about Mending and Love
A little boy and his older sister learn to embroider at a library program. Although he struggles at first, he persists in finishing his project and surprises his sister by mending her teddy bear.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593310670
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The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border
In a heartening story of compassion and generosity, Noemi and her mother, who are denied entry into the U.S. from Mexico, add their names to the notebook, an unofficial list of those waiting to cross the border.
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Out of a Jar
A bunny bottles up his overwhelming emotions and hides them away. When storage becomes a problem, he learns to embrace difficult feelings in order to let them go.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593326374
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Owl and Penguin
In three short chapters, Owl and Penguin support each other and find humor in sharing ice cream, attempting to fly, and enjoying a rainy day.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2023 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823451500
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Powwow Day
Unable to dance at her local powwow due to a recent illness, a young girl finds hope for next year while watching her community dance for her healing. Back matter provides additional information about powwows.
- Fiction, Native American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781580899482
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A Seed Grows
The lifecycle of a sunflower from seed to flower and back to seed is presented in minimalistic, lyrical text accompanied by richly textured images of the plant at each stage of development.
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Still Dreaming / Seguimos soñando
Fearing separation, a family makes the difficult decision to leave their home in this poignant story, told through the eyes of a child, that recounts the Mexican Repatriation in the U.S. during the 1930s.
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Sweet Justice: Georgia Gilmore and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Exceptional writing and rich illustrations shed light on everyday civil rights hero Georgia Gilmore in this thoroughly researched picture book biography.
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The Talk
This picture book highlights the sensitive conversation many Black and brown families must have with their children about safety because of their skin color.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534495296
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Infused with clever language and humor, the classic tale of the “Three Billy Goats Gruff” is retold with delightfully surprising illustrations.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338673845
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Too Early
A father and child wake in time to watch the sunrise in this relatable early morning story illustrated with deep blues and beckoning yellow sunlight.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419742071
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The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs
Years after the Holocaust, Yaffa Eliach traveled the world to collect photographs from former members of her destroyed shtetl, which were used to create the Tower of Life memorial exhibit at the U.S. Holocaust Museum.
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A Walk through the Rain Forest
Realistically detailed, grayscale illustrations featuring splashes of color adorn this sophisticated seek-and-find, which conversationally describes the plants and animals one may see on a walk through a Malaysian rain forest.
- Nonfiction, Science
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536211207
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Where Wonder Grows
A grandmother helps her granddaughters discover and appreciate the natural elements of Mother Earth and the healing and strength found in intergenerational communities and families.
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The World Belonged to Us
A flashback to a childhood "not so long ago" shows a time when a diverse group of kids were free to explore and play on their Brooklyn block during the summer.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399545498
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Yellow Dog Blues
Embroidered illustrations and lyrical language tell the story of a little boy’s journey along the Mississippi Blues Trail as he chases his runaway dog, who just wants to sing the blues.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780802855534
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Yes We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country
Yang partners with various Asian American and Asian artists to create an ode to Asian American changemakers. Biographical back matter complements the sparse text.
- Nonfiction, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593463055
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Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle’s Incredible Journey Home
Following loggerhead sea turtle Yoshi’s 25,000-mile journey home after 20 years of captive rehabilitation, this informational picture book utilizes lyrical text, maps, and infographics.
- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780063060982