Showing 1–10 of 10 titles
-
A Book of Coupons
Monsieur Noël welcomes his fifth grade class with permission slips for such unlikely activities as sleeping late, forgetting homework, and making lots of noise, which gets him into trouble with a sour principal. This charming and deceptively simple school story presents valuable insights into what really matters in life.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2002 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780670899708
-
Breaking Through
Jiménez's compelling autobiographical stories in "Breaking Through," sequel to "The Circuit," combine dramatic social issues of poverty and prejudice in the 1950s with timeless adolescent experiences of family tension, school, and romance. Powerful images of a teenager overcoming crushing poverty and personal challenges while maintaining hope encourage readers to "break through" their own barriers with tenacity and courage.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2002 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 9780618011735
-
Chato and the Party Animals
Susan Guevara's larger than life, mural-like images translate and extend Soto's barrio story with vitality, color and social commentary. Discovering that his best friend, Novio Boy, has never had a birthday party, Chato the Cat plans a surprise pachanga. Everything is set except that Chato forgets to invite the guest of honor. Sly humor and Latino symbolism abound in these innovative, acrylic-on-scratchboard illustrations.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399231599
-
Esperanza Rising
Pampered thirteen-year-old Esperanza and her mother are forced to flee Mexico following her father's sudden death and his brothers' takeover of their land. In a California migrant-worker camp, they encounter poverty and racism that are mitigated by the support of family and friends. Esperanza's response to the fall from a privileged life into a 1930s, immigrant experience transforms her from a spoiled child into a strong adolescent.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439120418
-
Everything on a Waffle
When eleven-year-old Primrose Squarp's parents disappear at sea, her faith in their return defies all adult logic. Set in British Columbia, Everything on a Waffle combines quirky characters, recipes, and amazing twists of plot in a striking combination of the barely credible and profoundly true.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 0-374-32236-8
-
How I Became an American
Ten-year-old Johann recalls the hardships and triumphs of the immigrant experience in 1902, as his German family emigrates in search of the "paradise" said to lie in America.- Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780812648751
-
Juan Bobo Goes to Work: A Puerto Rican Folktale
"Juan Bobo Goes to Work" carries on Pura Belpré's tradition of retelling traditional Puerto Rican folktales. Cepeda humorously depicts Juan Bobo's determined but disastrous antics through bold brush strokes, expert use of varied perspectives, and vibrant Caribbean colors.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2002 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780688162337
-
A Single Shard
Park takes readers to twelfth-century Korea to tell a timeless story of dedication to one's dreams and art in A Single Shard. Tree-ear, an orphan, becomes fascinated with a nearby community of potters. Drawn by their exquisite craftsmanship, the adolescent boy begins to assist the master potter Min. Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter take readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor, and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2002 (Medal Winner)
- Middle
- ISBN: (0-395-97827-0)
-
The Stray Dog
A chance encounter turns into a family love affair in this disarmingly simple, gently humorous, and emotionally satisfying tale. The soft palette and subtle touches in the distinctive watercolors perfectly capture the heroic actions of the young protagonists and convey the universal feelings of longing and belonging.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780060289331
-
The Three Pigs
In The Three Pigs, the plot and form of a familiar folktale unravel as the pigs are huffed and puffed off the page and into a new world. The trio cavorts through scenes from a nursery rhyme to a fairy tale, liberating other characters on the fly. Using a range of artistic styles and thrilling perspectives, Wiesner plays with the structure and conventions of traditional storytelling, rede fin ing the picture book.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2002 (Medal Winner)
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9780618007011