Showing 1–50 of 117 titles
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28 Days: Moments in Black History That Changed the World
From the shooting of Crispus Attucks to the inauguration of President Barack Obama, 28 moments in Black history are celebrated through poetry, prose, and vivid illustrations.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781596438200
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Adam and Thomas
In the last months of World War II, two Jewish boys are taken from the Ghetto by their mothers to the forest of the Eastern Front and told to wait for their return. The boys forge a strong friendship, learning from one another and helping others escape through the woods. -
Adventures with Waffles
Whether sledding with chickens or boating with cows, there's never a dull moment when neighbors Lena and Trille are together. The Norwegian village comes alive in this tale of family, friendship, and adventure.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763672812
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An Ambush of Tigers: A Wild Gathering of Collective Nouns
This collection of humorous illustrations and clever word play introduces children to the wide variety of animal groups, such as a prickle of porcupines and a tower of giraffes.- Nonfiction, Language
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781467714648
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Baba Yaga's Assistant
Using skills learned from her beloved grandma, Masha must pass a series of tests to become a witch's assistant and get her annoying stepsister home safely. Graphic panels magically blend the contemporary with the traditional.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763669614
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Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret
Ballet Cat loves ballet more than anything. What happens when her best friend Sparkles doesn't want to play ballet every day? Find out in an early reader that breezily dances along.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781484713785
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Beep! Beep! Go to Sleep!
Three rowdy robots keep a young boy awake with their requests for more oil, tightened bolts, loosened fan belts, and more. Will a bedtime story finally lead to sleep?- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316254434
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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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Blackbird Fly
Eighth-grader Apple, a Filipino American, faces bullying, parental conflicts, fickle friends, and a lack of self-confidence with the help of a Beatles cassette, new friends, and the determination to play the guitar.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062238610
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The Blackthorn Key
In 1665 London, Christopher, an apothecary's apprentice, and his best friend Tom attempt to uncover the truth behind a mysterious cult. They follow a trail of puzzles, codes, pranks, and danger toward a powerful secret.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781481446518
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Boats for Papa
Bagley's gentle artwork and warm story sensitively portray Buckley's way of coping with the absence of his father by making boats from found beach objects.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626720398
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The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
Lewis Michaux Jr.takes readers through the National Memorial African Bookstore in Harlem. This one-of-a-kind store offered a place for African Americans to read, learn, and debate ideas for over 40 years.
- Fiction, Biography, Historical Fiction, African American
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780761339434
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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club
Hoose presents the true World War II story of eight Danish teens who became resistance fighters while most of the adults in their country reacted passively to the Nazi takeover. He and Knud Pedersen, the original organizer of their Churchill Club, extensively conversed in person and via email; Hoose weaves Pedersen's own words into an adventurous narrative about these young heroes. -
A Chicken Followed Me Home! Questions and Answers about a Familiar Fowl
Whether they own chickens or not, young readers will use this handy guide to answer their basic questions about the familiar fowl.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481410281
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Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls Are Used in War
Chikwanine chronicles the harrowing tale of his kidnapping at age five in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the horrors of life as a child soldier. A graphic-novel biography.- Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9781771381260
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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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Cuckoo Song
After almost drowning, Triss deals with gaps in her memory, her brother's ghost, a vengeful sister, and The Architect who seems to be orchestrating so much of her life. A cinematic and spine-tingling tale.- Fiction, Scary Stories
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419714801
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Detective Gordon: The First Case
Squirrel's nuts have been stolen! Never fear, a bulbous toad, Detective Gordon, and his new mouse assistant, Buffy, are on the case. A delightful mystery.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781927271490
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Don't Throw It to Mo!
Underdog football player Mo Jackson may be the smallest kid on his team, but Coach Steve has a plan for him to save the day.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2016 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780670016310
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Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans
Heroes surface, and people find courage in this exceptional graphic novel that addresses incompetence, racism, and the resilience of the people of the Crescent City. -
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
In this story inspired by a real musician, a girl in Cuba longs to play the drums, and with perseverance, she breaks down the gender barrier, eventually becoming a famous drummer. -
Echo
This original fairy tale intertwines with historical fiction to explore music and its power to save, heal, and set free.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- John Newbery Medal 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780439874021
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Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Emmanuel doesn't allow his malformed leg to deter him from riding a bike to crusade for disability rights in Ghana. His successes chronicled in this biography are inspirational.
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780449817445
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Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings: A Memoir
The daughter of an American father and Cuban mother, poet and novelist Engle describes her childhood living between two countries during a time of political tension for Cuba and the U.S. -
Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings
From an early age, poet E. E. Cummings loved words. Burgess's text, enhanced by Di Giacomo's collage illustrations, explores Cummings' life from his childhood to his career as a poet.- Nonfiction, Poetry, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781592701711
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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
This heartening tale is an incredible account of the friendship and love shared between a soldier and the real bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2016 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316324908
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First Flight around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race
In 1924, a group of brave men faced violent weather, unreliable navigation, crashes, and unfamiliar foreign cultures in their goal to win the race to be the first to circumnavigate the globe by plane.- Nonfiction, History
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419714825
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Fish in a Tree
With the help of an insightful teacher and quirky friends, Ally discovers how smart she really is in spite of being identified as dyslexic.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780142426425
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Float
In this wordless picture book, a gray, rainy day turns into an adventure when a boy makes a paper boat and plays outside in the rain.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781481415248
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Flop to the Top!
Wanda is shocked to learn that her dog, Wilbur—not Wanda—has become an instant celebrity when a selfie goes viral. Bright, bold cartoon art tells this story, emphasizing that friendship and family are more important than fame.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781935179894
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Flutter & Hum / Aleteo y zumbido: Animal Poems / Poemas de animales
Fourteen poems of mammals, birds, insects, fish, and reptiles are presented in both English and Spanish. Embedded within the lively illustrations are additional words in both languages.- Fiction, Poetry
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781627791038
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Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass
The story of Frederick Douglass' inspirational life and quest for equal rights unfolds with dramatic illustrations and powerful language, including quotes from Douglass.- Nonfiction, History, US History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781423114383
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Full Cicada Moon
Set against the backdrop of the first lunar landing, this free verse novel features Mimi Oliver, a half Japanese, half African American girl who learns about fitting in and standing up for what's right.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Verse Novel
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525428756
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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
In this book about artist José Guadalupe Posada, Tonatiuh juxtaposes his own artwork with Posada's iconic Dia de Muertos illustrations and life, telling the story of a remarkable man and time in Mexican history. (Sibert Medal Book & Belpré Illustrator Honor Book) -
Fuzzy Mud
Taking a shortcut through the off-limits woods to avoid a bully, Tamaya and Marshall encounter fuzzy-looking mud that unleashes a medical and environmental disaster.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780385743785
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George
George identifies as a girl; if only the rest of the world would too. With the help of best friend Kelly, George takes the first steps to becoming Melissa, her true self.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545812542
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Gingerbread for Liberty: How a German Baker Helped Win the American Revolution
Little-known hero baker of the American Revolution Christopher Ludwick stars in this engaging picture book biography with a tasty twist.- Nonfiction, History, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544130012
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Gone Crazy in Alabama
Sisters Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern travel to rural Alabama to visit Big Ma during the summer of 1969, where they find out about southern culture, animal rights, and the strength of their family, both past and present.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062215871
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Goodbye Stranger
With multiple perspectives, this tale explores the bonds and limits of friendship, as Bridge and her friends navigate the inevitable changes of growing up.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780385743174
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Grandma Lives in a Perfume Village
Xiao Le's grandmother passes away soon after he spends a rare day visiting her. His mother is sad, but Xiao Le helps her feel better, telling her what Grandma is doing in Heaven.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2016 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735842168
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The Grasshopper and the Ants
In this adaptation of Aesop's fable, vivid, intricate watercolors bring to life hardworking ants as they prepare for the winter, while a playful grasshopper wishes they would join in his merrymaking instead.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316400817
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Growing Up Pedro
A young Pedro Martinez, inspired by his brother Ramon, rises from humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic to become one of the best Major League Baseball players of our time.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763668242
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Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible
In a spunky graphic novel retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Harriet, a hamster princess, embarks on many wild adventures until the curse on her backfires and she needs to save her parents. -
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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Hippos Are Huge!
The hippo, with its monstrous jaw and razor-sharp tusks, is the most dangerous animal in Africa. Filled with fascinating facts about the fierce, but sometimes playful, hippopotamus.- Nonfiction, Science, Animals
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763665920
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The Hired Girl
Using diary entries, 14-year-old Joan shares her journey toward a better life. New surroundings and experiences in Baltimore lead to moments of adventure and self-discovery.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Older
- ISBN: 9780763678180
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I Yam a Donkey!
Correcting a donkey's grammar and pronunciation comically leads to one yam's demise.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544087200
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If You Plant a Seed
A rabbit and mouse wait patiently for the seeds they planted to grow into delicious vegetables. When some birds want part of the harvest, everyone learns being kind is the most fruitful way to be.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062298898
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Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Lailah, a young girl who has been looking forward to fasting for Ramadan for her first time, suddenly feels shy because she is at a new school in a new country.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780884484318
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Last Stop on Market Street
CJ's journey with his Nana is not just a simple bus ride; it is a multi-sensory experience through which he discovers that beautiful music, nature, and people surround him.