Showing 1–50 of 69 titles
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Ada Twist, Scientist
Inquisitive Ada Twist is determined to identify a mysterious smell. Her mission includes some not-so-successful science experiments, supportive parents, and insatiable curiosity.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419721373
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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 Time Went By
An abandoned ship finds new purpose when displaced villagers make it their new home. -
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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Before Morning
Through rhythmic text and scratchboard illustrations, readers follow a family from “the deep woolen dark” of night into a snowy morning, where all is made “slow and delightful and white.”- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780547979175
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Best Frints in the Whole Universe
Using their own unique language, space creatures Yelfred and Omek demonstrate that friendship troubles are universal.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626721364
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The Best Man
Four men in Archer's family become his heroes in this story of small-town life, family, and marriage.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780803738393
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The Bitter Side of Sweet
Three children band together to escape a life of slavery on a cacao farm in the modern-day Ivory Coast.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399173073
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Booked
Twelve-year-old Nick excels on the soccer field but struggles to deal with his parents' divorce in this touching yet humorous novel in verse.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544570986
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Cloud and Wallfish
Noah is whisked by his parents to a new life behind the Iron Curtain in 1989 East Germany. Mystery, intrigue, and friendship interweave as he questions everything he knows and loves.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763688035
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Counting
Experience counting in the natural world with a variety of textures and shapes. Numbers and words are printed as text and Braille in this early learning board book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781465436139
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Cry, Heart, But Never Break
The figure of Death gently eases the pain of four siblings as they accept the loss of their grandmother.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781592701872
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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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Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep
Dory's best friend Rosabelle can read big chapter books. Feeling left out, Dory decides she will learn to read, no matter what it takes.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781101994269
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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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Frank and Lucky Get Schooled
A boy and his newly adopted dog learn about math, science, and other school subjects through everyday interactions in nature and with each other.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062373458
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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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Full of Beans
Bean and his gang of friends find the resources to survive the Great Depression's hardships in their hometown of Key West, Florida.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780553510362
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Garvey's Choice
Utilizing tanka poems, this novel in verse relates how Garvey's family, new friend, and love of music lead him to personal discovery and self-acceptance.
- Fiction, Verse Novel
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781629797403
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Ghost
Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on his elite middle-school track team, but his past slows him down.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481450157
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Saved by a witch as a baby, Luna is accidentally filled with extraordinarily powerful magic.- Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2017 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781616205676
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Go, Otto, Go!
Extremely simple text and humorous, energetic illustrations bring to life, with surprising emotional complexity, this tale of Otto the robot who is building a spaceship to take him home.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481467230
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Good Night Owl
When an unfamiliar noise prevents Owl from falling asleep, his desperate efforts to find its source escalate to comedic effect.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484712757
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The Great Pet Escape
The class pets at Daisy P. Flugelhorn Elementary are on the loose! Second-grade classroom hamster GW has had enough and sets out to free his two best friends.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781627791069
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Horrible Bear!
When a kite goes astray, an accident and misunderstanding bring together two unlikely friends in a story about the power of forgiveness.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316282833
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A Hungry Lion; or, A Dwindling Assortment of Animals
Why do a little calico kitten, a brown mouse, and a floppy-eared bunny disappear? Ask the hungry lion.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481448895
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I Am Not a Number
Sent to a residential boarding school in Canada, Irene reminds herself that her family, language, and Anishinaabe culture are a source of great strength and pride.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781927583944
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The Infamous Ratsos
Two city dwelling rat brothers set out to prove just how tough they are. Yet their every attempt to cause havoc has unintended – and positive – outcomes. More experienced beginning readers will find delightful misadventures told with accessible text, varied sentence structure, and black and white highly humorous illustrations.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763676360
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The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
On a dark night in 1242 France, travelers tell the story of three mysterious children: William, Jacob, and Jeanne, and their dog Gwenforte, recently brought back from the dead.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525426165
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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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Juana & Lucas
Juana, a spirited young girl in Bogotá, Colombia, shares her frustrations and successes in learning English. -
Leave Me Alone!
In her endeavor to make sweaters for 30 curious grandchildren, a harried grandmother embarks on a quest for peace and quiet.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2017 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626724419
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The Lie Tree
In Victorian Britain, Faith Sunderly investigates the mysterious murder of her father, discovering a tree that feeds that feeds upon lies and gives visions to those who eat its fruit.- Fiction, Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419718953
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Lowriders to the Center of the Earth
The Lowriders journey to the center of the earth to retrieve their beloved cat, Genie, in this energetic graphic novel. The ballpoint pen art creates a fantastical borderlands odyssey, packed with subversively playful cultural references that affirm a vibrant Chicanx cultura. -
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood
With paint, brushes, and artistic spirit, a muralist transforms Mira's gray neighborhood into a place of color, joy, and unity. Based on a community art movement in San Diego, California.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780544357693
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Ms. Bixby's Last Day
Ms. Bixby is the sort of teacher that makes going to school worthwhile. When she is diagnosed with cancer, three boys decide to make sure her last day is perfect.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062338174
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The Night Gardener
A dreary town comes to life through the efforts of a mysterious nocturnal gardener, whose fantastic topiaries amaze and empower a young boy.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481439787
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Old Dog Baby Baby
Simple text and watercolor illustrations capture the sweet relationship between a crawling baby and a lovable old dog as they play together on the kitchen floor.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596438538
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The Only Road
Jaime and his cousin Ángela undertake the arduous journey to the North after a gang in Guatemala threatens their family. Diaz portrays with empathy the dangers, decisions, and regrets faced by unaccompanied minors as they migrate in search of refuge. -
Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! An Alphabet Caper
A mouse. A dog. And a ball. This clever romp carries beginning readers on an epic chase using common and decodable words and strong illustrative cues to move the action forward. -
Over the Ocean
Depicted through serene watercolor spreads, a young girl stands on a beach and imagines the world beyond the ocean.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2017 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452145150
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A Piece of Home
In this compassionate immigration story, Hee Jun and his family slowly adjust to their new life in West Virginia after moving from Korea.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763669713
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The Princess and the Warrior: A Tale Of Two Volcanoes
The legend of Mexico's mythic volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, unfolds in this exquisite version of an ancient love story. The stylized codex-inspired art renews and reinterprets the tradition of Aztec flor y canto using a palette of earth tones and celestial blues to illuminate this artistic retelling.- Fiction, Action, Adventure
- Notable Children's Books 2017, Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2017 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781419721304
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Puddle
A mother and child draw a story of themselves and their dog walking in the rain. The child splashes in a puddle, but it's only a picture—until reality mirrors art.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780374316952
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Raymie Nightingale
DiCamillo's writing sparkles with humor and hope as new friends Raymie, Beverly, and Louisiana endeavor to find their places in the world.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763681173
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Rudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas
Wild adventures ensue when young luchador Niño is pitted against his little sisters, the lucha wrestling queens.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626722408
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School's First Day of School
In this charming account of first-day jitters, a brand new school building is the one wracked with nerves as the school year begins.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781596439641
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The Secret Keepers
When 12-year-old Reuben finds a peculiar, magical watch that has the power to turn its owner invisible, he's propelled on the adventure of a lifetime.