Showing 501–550 of 601 titles
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Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers
Four wildly different middle-school girls join together in social activism to protest an outdated tradition.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9780425290439
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The Street beneath My Feet
This beautiful, sturdy foldout book digs right down to the center of the Earth.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781682971369
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Sugar in Milk
This clever picture book reaches back to an Ancient Persian legend to help a young immigrant girl find the courage to make friends in her new country.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780762495191
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Sunrise Summer
A girl is excited to join the fishing crew when her family travels to Alaska to harvest salmon for the summer.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250080585
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Superman Smashes the Klan
Superman helps a young Chinese American, Roberta Lee, fight racism in Metropolis while dealing with his own issues with assimilation.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9781779504210
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Supertruck
When a blizzard comes to town, an unassuming garbage truck secretly trades his glasses for a powerful snowplow and becomes the heroic "Supertruck."- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2016 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596438217
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Swashby and the Sea
Swashby has retired to a quiet life by his beloved sea. When a girl and her granny move in nearby, his lifestyle changes--for better.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544707375
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Swim Team
Using a blue palette and intergenerational storytelling, this graphic novel follows Bree as she becomes empowered as a swimmer and learns about the racism that historically prevented Black Americans from participating in this sport.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780063056770
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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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Telephone Tales
In this classic from Italy, a travelling salesman calls his daughter nightly to share a whimsical story. Sixty-seven playful tales humorously recount ice cream palaces, educational candy, and roads paved with chocolate.
- Fiction, Short Stories
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2021 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592702848
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Temple Alley Summer
Upon seeing a ghostly figure slip out of his home, Kazu grows convinced it’s connected to an ancient temple and the sudden appearance of a mysterious new classmate.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781632063038
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Ten Beautiful Things
Lily begins to see beauty in unexpected places as she and her grandmother search for 10 beautiful things on their drive to their new home in Iowa.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781580899369
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Ten Thousand Tries
Golden, a natural leader on the soccer field, struggles to accept his Dad’s incurable ALS and finds support in his family and community.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781534482296
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Thank You, Omu!
The scent of Omu's thick red stew drifts through the neighborhood, bringing community members to the door for a taste. Through mixed media and paper collage, Mora tells a story of coming together to give and receive. Rich colors and textures celebrate generosity, community, and the rewards of sharing.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316431248
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Thanks a Lot, Universe
Brian and Ezra navigate their changing relationship while also dealing with challenges related to foster care, sexual identity, and anxiety.
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419751028
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They All Saw a Cat
Readers observe a cat from a variety of perspectives as he sees and is seen by a cast of characters.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017 (Honor Title)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781452150130
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They Call Me Güero: A Border Kid's Poems
Güero describes his neighborhood on the Mexican border, his hard-working family, and his growing love of poetry in this novel-in-verse.
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The Thing about Jellyfish
Suzy Swanson suspects that a rare jellyfish sting caused the death of her friend. With imagination and determination, she sets out on a journey to prove her theory—and starts her journey of healing.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780316380867
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This Light Between Us: A Novel of World War II
Pen pals for 10 years, Japanese American Alex Maki and French Jewish girl Charlie Lévy share a coming-of-age story and fantastical romance amidst historically accurate - and heartbreaking - injustice.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9781250192387
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Thornhill
In this cinematic, heavily illustrated novel, two stories, decades apart, come together as Ella is drawn into the dark and tragic mystery of Thornhill Hall.- Fiction, Scary Stories
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781626726543
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Those Kids from Fawn Creek
When a new kid comes to the sleepy town of Fawn Creek, the small, close-knit, seventh-grade class discovers what it means to be yourself and how to be a friend.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062970350
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The Three Billy Goats Buenos
This twisted fairytale skillfully weaves Spanish vocabulary into an empathetic retelling of a classic.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399547393
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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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Three Keys (A Front Desk Novel)
Mia Tang and her family work to save the hotel they recently bought in the face of a looming immigration law that could send them back to China if passed and threatens the safety of Mia's friends.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338591385
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Thunder Boy Jr.
Named after his father, Thunder Boy Jr. seeks a new name that's all his own and celebrates something cool that he has done.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316013727
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Tiger vs. Nightmare
Tiger relies on her friend, Monster, to keep her nightmares at bay each night, until one nightmare slips through, causing Tiger to rethink the arrangement.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2019, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2019 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626725355
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Tight
Bryan's friendship with new friend Mike highlights the young teen's journey through peer pressure and family dynamics as he struggles to navigate the consequences of choosing between right and wrong.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Older
- ISBN: 9781524740559
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Tiptoe Tapirs
Other than Tapir and her little one, the jungle animals are all so noisy! When a hunter comes to the jungle, the other animals learn the value of quiet. Stylized illustrations convey the jungle sounds.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823433957
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To Stay Alive: Mary Ann Graves and the Tragic Journey of the Donner Party
Follow Mary Ann Graves and her family as they travel across the country in a tale of survival against all odds. Powerful, first-person narration characterizes this novel in verse.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763678111
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Too Bright to See
In rural Vermont, Bug spends the summer preparing for middle school, grieving Uncle Roderick's death, and grappling with a ghost and gender identity.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593111154
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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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Too Small Tola
Easy-to-read, episodic chapters with simple illustrations introduce readers to Tola, a bright young girl living in Nigeria with her family.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536211276
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The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez
When animals begin disappearing and Abuela starts acting suspicious, Nestor must use his secret ability to communicate with animals to save his town from a tule vieja, a witch that transforms into animals.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374313609
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Town Is by the Sea
A miner's son thinks about his father, deep underground, with both respect for and quiet resignation about his own future.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781554988716
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Triangle
Triangle decides to play a mean joke on Square, but things don't quite turn out the way he hoped.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763696030
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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
While visiting his grandparents in Alabama, Tristan enters into a parallel universe populated by characters from African and African American traditional stories.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2020
- Older
- ISBN: 9781368039932
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The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
In this poignant and powerful mystery, Mason, a seventh-grade boy who can barely read and write, finds a way to finally tell the truth about what happened the day his best friend died.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062491435
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Tumble
When 12-year-old Addie’s stepfather asks to adopt her, she sets out to discover the mystery of her father’s famous luchador family and learns more about herself along the way.
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Ty's Travels: Zip, Zoom!
With the help of a new friend, Ty beats the temptation to give up and masters the use of his brand-new scooter.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2021, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062951090
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Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
Told primarily in letters, a series of humorous events kicks off when Sophie discovers chickens with astonishing abilities after her family inherits her great uncle's farm.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780385755528
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Victory. Stand! Raising My Fist for Justice
This boldly illustrated, black-and-white graphic autobiography tells the story of athlete and scholar Dr. Tommie Smith’s journey to Olympic gold and his choice to raise his fist in protest of racial discrimination.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781324003908
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Violet and Jobie in the Wild
When indoor mouse siblings are dropped off in a state park to fend for themselves, they learn how to survive and forge important friendships with the other animals.
- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062499691
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A Voyage in the Clouds: The (Mostly) True Story of the First International Flight by Balloon in 1785
Based on the first hot air balloon trip from England to France, this is the funny and wise account of two adventurous men who must work together to avoid disaster.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780374329549
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Wait
On their way to catch a bus, a mother wants to hurry; her child wants to wait. A surprise stops them both, just short of the bus.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439214
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Waiting
In this gentle story of five animal figurines waiting together by the window, readers and characters meet new friends, observe the unhurried passage of the seasons, and anticipate what may come next. -
Walk with Me
A young girl shows great courage as she takes on adult tasks and waits for her mother to come home from the factory.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781554988570
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The Wall in the Middle of the Book
A small knight assures the reader that the wall in the center of the book protects his side from the dangerous other side, but the pictures tell a different story.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780525555452
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The War I Finally Won
As WWII continues, Ada discovers that her disability doesn't define her and that family takes many shapes in this stunning sequel.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525429203
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The War That Saved My Life
Bradley's powerful plot, remarkably drawn characters, and sparse language are outstanding components of this novel about courage, community, and conviction. (Newbery Honor Book)- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803740815