Showing 1–50 of 93 titles
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Alfie
The reader gets both sides of the story in this clever tale of a lost pet and the search for a perfect birthday gift.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419725296
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All Around Us
A young girl and her grandfather explore the world around them and discover how circles are relevant to and shape their experiences. -
All the Way to Havana
In this beautifully illustrated book, a family drives to Havana, Cuba, in their well-worn car, experiencing the sights and sounds of the streets.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781627796422
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All's Faire in Middle School
Witness Imogene's growth and pride in her family and in herself as she quests for connection and identity in this graphic novel.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525429999
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Amina's Voice
A Pakistani American Muslim middle-school girl attempts to blend her family's traditions and her experience in school to be accepted.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481492065
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Armstrong and Charlie
A strong friendship develops between two boys from different economic and racial environments.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544826083
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Ashes to Asheville
Two sisters set off without adults on an impromptu road trip to scatter their mother's ashes in this moving, sensitive novel.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780399165047
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Baby Goes to Market
In a vibrant Nigerian marketplace, mama shops while baby delights the various vendors, picking up a few unexpected items along the way.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763695705
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Beyond the Bright Sea
In a stunningly beautiful novel, orphan Crow decides to investigate her own past and in doing so uncovers the complicated history of a nearby former leper colony.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781101994856
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Big Cat, Little Cat
Simple and joyful domestic routines underscore the deeply entwined lives of two feline companions and the impact of loss on one.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626723719
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Blue Sky, White Stars
Strikingly beautiful paintings and just a few words invite readers to rethink the meaning of patriotic phrases and ideas.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780803737006
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The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1)
This is a fantastic tale of a young boy named Malcom and his daemon, who live a simple life until the day Malcolm discovers a secret message. Blending a haunting and literary story with the deep, rhythmic voice of Michael Sheen, this audiobook is a mesmerizing and vivid tale. -
The Book of Mistakes
Stunning illustrations illuminate the creative process about how mistakes are not always negative and can open the door to a bigger picture.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780735227927
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The Boy and the Whale
A young boy faces a moral choice when a whale gets caught in the family fishing net.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626725058
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A Boy Called Christmas
“A Boy Called Christmas,” is a whimsical and charming origin story of Father Christmas. Stephen Fry's narration of the story adds a delightful dimension to this adventurous tale. Fry's reading is pitch perfect, deadpan in the quirkiest of times, and beautifully paced. -
Bronze and Sunflower
While navigating the challenges of poverty in rural China in the 1970s, a mute boy named Bronze and an orphan named Sunflower develop a powerful friendship.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780763688165
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Charlie & Mouse
Charlie and Mouse, two hilarious brothers, talk to bed lumps, plan a spontaneous neighborhood party, sell rocks, and invent new bedtime traditions.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452131535
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Clayton Byrd Goes Underground
Clayton idolizes his grandfather and mentor, blues legend Cool Papa Byrd. When Cool Papa dies, Clayton adventures underground and emerges with a true blues voice.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062215918
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
In a vibrant, joyful tribute to the barbershop experience, a young black boy relishes in the majesty of a fresh new cut.
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A Different Pond
In this gentle, honest tale of immigrant survival, a young Vietnamese American boy and his father go on an early morning fishing trip. Based on the experiences of both the Vietnamese American illustrator and author, this story depicts the immigrant experience as well as universal themes of family, love, and survival.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2018 (Honor Title)
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781623708030
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The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding: A Fiendish Arrangement
Kirby Heyborne's vast range of voices makes each character vivid in this darkly humorous tale of making deals with a demon.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781501962387
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The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora
Arturo struggles to keep the family business, a Cuban restaurant, alive in the face of the gentrification of his Florida neighborhood in a fresh, often very funny novel. -
Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package
Lorna Raver brings to life each quirky character from Deckawoo Drive with comedic flair in this lighthearted tale of a mysterious delivery.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781101916124
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A Face Like Glass
Restless, impulsive Neverfell, with no memory of her past, finds herself in the underground city of Caverna, where faces are expressionless and her life is in incredible danger.- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781419724848
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The First Rule of Punk
Malu and her “SuperMexican” mother move across the country, leaving behind the father who gets her punk identity. Through new friends and zines, she connects to her roots in an authentic way. -
Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Readers will recognize themselves in this varied collection of sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant stories.- Fiction, General Fiction, Short Stories
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781101934593
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Forever, or a Long, Long Time
In a heartbreaking and lovely novel, foster-child Flora and her brother invent a past and struggle to trust their new family.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062385680
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Freedom over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives, and Dreams Brought to Life
Poems about the lives and dreams of eleven slaves are performed in a straightforward yet resonant style by Patricia Floyd, Kevin Free, and Jenny Sterlin.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781501956652
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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
A fictional account of the life of young artist Frida Kahlo that celebrates her connection to the animals she loved and painted. -
Good Night, Planet
Stuffed animal Planet makes new friends and has adventures all while his owner sleeps in this gentle, engaging graphic novel for young readers.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781943145201
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Greetings from Witness Protection!
Tara Sands's sarcastic teenage voice and a supporting cast build suspense in this unconventional family-in-hiding story.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525494744
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A Greyhound, a Groundhog
Brand new friends, greyhound and groundhog, romp together through the enchantingly illustrated pages in this clever chase of words, rhythm, and shape.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780553498059
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The Hate U Give
Bahni Turpin's gritty performance and deft code-switching make visceral and immediate the clash of Starr Carter's two worlds after she witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed friend.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062677099
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Hello, Universe
In this story told from various viewpoints, including a bully, a deaf girl, a fortune-teller, and more, a rescue is performed, revealing bravery in the midst of fear.- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2018 (Medal Winner), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062414151
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Home in the Rain
During a long drive home from Grandmother's in the rain, Francie and her mother discover profound beauty and comfort in ordinary moments.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763692698
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I See a Cat
Youngest readers will find success in the story of a dog that is increasingly frustrated by the glass door that separates it from the things it sees outside.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823436804
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Jabari Jumps
Today is the day Jabari is going to jump from the high dive and he is almost, absolutely sure he is ready.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763678388
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Jake the Fake Keeps It Real
Sullivan Jones paints a hilarious picture of middle-school jokester Jake the Fake with style and pizzazz.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781524721336
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King and Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats
King, the dog, and Kayla, his human, solve the mystery of missing dog treats and make some interesting discoveries along the way.- Fiction, Mystery
- Notable Children's Books 2018, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2018 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781561458776
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La Princesa and the Pea
This lively, playful retelling of the classic fairy tale is set in Peru and incorporates Peruvian cultural elements. -
Leo: A Ghost Story
A richly textured soundscape composed by Scotty Huff, coupled with an adroit reading by Nicol Zanzarella, gives depth to this tale of a ghost making a (real) friend.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338200621
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Life on Mars
In this sly, well-paced story, a young space explorer, certain there is life on Mars, sets out to prove it.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399538520
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The List
In this compelling and terrifying science fiction novel, Letta, the wordsmith of the city of Ark, learns of a horrific plan to control and censor the language of her people.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781492647966
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The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
In this engaging, unconventional book, Little Red Cat is chased across the pages and experiences all the letters of the alphabet.- Fiction, General Fiction, Alphabet Books
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316502467
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Long Way Down
Terse, sharp verse depicts a desperate teenager seeking to avenge the shooting death of his brother. Gun tucked into his waistband, he is shocked by the appearance of childhood friends and relatives on a chilling sixty-second elevator ride. Visceral language and raw emotion result in a powerful novel of grief and vengeance.
- Fiction, Verse Novel
- John Newbery Medal 2018 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781481438254
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Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds's riveting performance of his novel in verse follows a grieving Will's elevator descent as he decides whether to seek revenge for the death of his brother.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781508241607
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Louis Undercover
In this poignant graphic novel, Louis struggles to make sense of his father's alcoholism and parents' separation while secretly pining for a beautiful girl at school.- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781554988594
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Lucky Broken Girl
In this emotionally charged tale, Ruthie is uprooted from Cuba to NYC. An unexpected accident traps her in a body cast, and, surrounded by her Cuban-Jewish family and a diverse group of neighbors, Ruthie finds strength and courage to heal and grow. -
Midnight without a Moon
In the summer of 1955, Rose Lee Carter dreams of life beyond her Mississippi cotton fields. Emmett Till's murder places her on a new trajectory.- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780544785106
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Mother Bruce
Robertson Dean, the perfect grumpy-bear Bruce, and Ernest Troost's skilled musical accompaniment capture the wry humor of this delightful tale.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338200751