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A Look Inside
Picture Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Books for Young Readers
Gr. 1-3, 6-8 yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Books for Middle Readers
Gr. 4-6, 9-11 yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Books for Older Readers
Gr. 7-12, 12-18 yrs . . . . . . . . . . 20
Picture Books
Picture Books
Bunting, Eve Have You Seen My New Blue Socks?; illus. By Sergio
Ruzzier. Clarion, 2013. $16.99 3-5 yrs
The rhyming text and soothing (yet nicely detailed) illustrations
make this story of a duck whos lost his socks terrific bedtime reading,
particularly on a night when pajamas, toothbrushes, or favorite stuffies
may have disappeared, as they are wont to do.
Dubuc, Marianne The Lion and the Bird; written and illus. by
Marianne Dubuc; tr. from the French by Claudia Z. Bedrick.
Enchanted Lion, 2014. $17.95 5-7 yrs
Minimal text pairs with serene illustrations to explore the enduring
friendship between a lion and an injured bird he rescues; impeccable
use of white space emphasizes the loneliness that accompanies having
a friend who isnt always near.
Elya, Susan Middleton Little Roja Riding Hood; illus. by Susan
Guevara. Putnam, 2014. $16.99; e-book $10.99 6-9 yrs
This modern retelling offers rhyming couplets that detail a zippy
Latina girl, our Little Red, who is taking soup to her grandmother;
finely textured, vividly colored illustrations complement the text.
Cole, Brock The Money Well Save; written and illus. by Brock Cole.
Ferguson/Farrar, 2012. $16.99; e-book $9.99 6-9 yrs
In this enjoyable period tale, the live turkey thats supposed to end
up as the familys Christmas dinner causes mayhem in their tenement
houseand becomes too much of a pet to be eaten; Coles cozily
rumpled watercolors are rich with light-hearted warmth.
Cole, Henry Big Bug; written and illus. by Henry Cole. Simon,
2014. $14.99; e-book $9.99 3-7 yrs
This elegantly illustrated, straight forward concept book explores size
and perspective, impeccably showing even to young listeners how
ones understanding of small and large can completely shift based on
context.
Picture Books
Poor Mister Bud has a hot spot that necessitates one of those dreaded
dog cones; dramatically comedic illustrations keep things light and
emphasize the temporary nature of this indignity.
Grey, Mini Toys in Space; written and illus. by Mini Grey. Knopf,
2013. $16.99; $10.99; e-book $10.99 5-8 yrs
If you are a toy left out on the lawn, why not while away the night by
making up stories influenced by the imagined picture book audience?
Busy illustrations worth re-examining, nifty storytelling gimmicks,
and endearing characters guarantee immediate fans.
Hyman, Zachary The Bambino and Me; illus. by Zachary Pullen.
Tundra, 2014. $17.99 6-9 yrs
A bonus audio version, a ballpark giveaway style treat fans will
recognize, just adds to the fun of this humorous, eventful look at one
boys birthday trip to a 1927 Yankee game.
Imai, Ayono Puss & Boots; ad. and illus. by Ayano Imai; tr. from
the Japanese by Sayako Uchida; ad. by Kate Westerlund. Minedition,
2014. $17.99 5-8 yrs.
A streamlined plot and eye-catching, detailed illustrations make Puss
and his shoe-driven adventures accessible to a fairly young audience.
Jenkins, Emily Water in the Park; illus. by Stephanie Graegin.
Schwartz & Wade, 2013. $16.99; e-book $10.99 5-8 yrs
People, dog, and water watching there isnt much else one could one
want out of a day at the park, particularly when its all offered with
detailed illustrations and poetic narration.
Ieronimo, Christine A Thirst for Home: A Story of Water across the
World; illus. by Eric Velasquez. Walker, 2014. $17.99 5-8 yrs
A girl who is adopted from Ethiopia continues to connect with her
homeland through the universality of water (which is much scarcer
where she comes from); startling illustration shifts emphasize the
differences between her two homes.
Jiang, Ji-Li Red Kite, Blue Kite; illus. by Greg Ruth. Disney/Hyperion,
2013. $17.99 6-9 yrs
Earnest, carefully detailed illustrations pair with a moving story about
the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and how a father and son share love
from afar using kites as symbols.
Picture Books
Katz, Karen How Does Baby Feel?: written and illus. by Karen Katz.
Little Simon/Simon, 2013. $6.99 6-24 mos.
Katzs usual multicultural cast of adorable, round headed, expressive
tykes this time illustrates emotions and states of being (tired, hungry,
etc) with absolute charm.
Light, Steve Have You Seen My Dragon?; written and illus. by Steve
Light. Candlewick, 2014. $16.99 3-7 yrs
This counting book (1-20) offers so much more, as a boy wanders
around a lavishly detailed cityscape, looking for his missing dragon.
Morales, Yuyi Nio Wrestles the World; written and illus. by Yuyi
Morales. Porter/Roaring Brook, 2013. $16.99; e-book $9.99 4-7 yrs
Although he may only be a luchador in his own mind, Nio is still a
force to be reckoned with in this exuberant, warm picture book that
celebrates lucha libre with gusto.
Lo, Ginnie Auntie Yangs Great Soybean Picnic; illus. by Beth Lo. Lee
& Low, 2012. $18.95 7-9 yrs
A story based on the authors own family history chronicles an
immigrant Chinese familys annual tradition of sitting down together
at a nearby soybean farm for a delicious soybean picnic.
Lobel, Anita 10 Hungry Rabbits: Counting & Color Concepts; written
and illus. by Anita Lobel. Knopf, 2012. $10.99; e-book $9.99 3-6 yrs
A lively story rich with age-appropriate concept opportunities
chronicles the various veggies that ten bunny siblings find and add to
Mamas simmering soup.
Lodge, Jo Icky Sticky Monster; illus. by Jo Lodge. Candlewick, 2012.
$12.99 5-7 yrs
Young readers with a yen for the yucky will find plenty to delightfully
eeewww over in this vibrantly hued pop-up book that describes the
gross shenanigans of Icky Sticky Monster.
Look, Lenore Brush of the Gods; illus. by Meilo So. Schwartz &
Wade, 2013. $17.99; e-book $10.99 7-9 yrs
A visually stunning book is the natural way to show Wu Daozi, a
Tang Dynasty painter who, in a legend, is said to have painted in
such a remarkably realistic way that he eventually walked into his
own masterpiece.
Murphy, Mary Say Hello Like This!; written and illus. by Mary
Murphy. Walker, 2014. $12.99 2-5 yrs
This engaging concept book explores all the ways animals might say
hello; listeners will cheerfully imitate and will come up with their own
to add to the mix.
Picture Books
Na, Il Sung A Book of Babies; written and illus. by Il Sung Na. Knopf,
2014. $15.99 3-5 yrs
Eight diverse animal babies are explored in all their baby glory in this
(surprisingly informative) simple book that presents a swath of ways
animals can grow up.
Schaefer, Lola One Busy Day: A Story for Big Brothers and Sisters;
illus. by Jessica Meserve. Disney-Hyperion, 2014. $16.99 3-6 yrs
Suspense on a backyard scale brings two siblings together as the older
brother finally isnt too busy to join his adventuring little sister.
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Chad, Jon Leo Geo and His Miraculous Journey Through the Center of
the Earth; written and illustrated by Jon Chad. Roaring Brook, 2012.
$15.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 3-6
With his indefatigable enthusiasm and his ability to spew science facts
nonstop, Leo Geo invites readers to join his quest into the belly of our
planet in this quirky geoscience lesson that will appeal to kids who
wear their nerdiness as a badge of honor.
Bardos, Magali 100 Bears; written and illus. by Magali Bardos; tr.
from the French by Flying Eye Books. Flying Eye, 2014. $19.95 Gr.
1-3
Retro graphic illustrations in vivid colors and a whole bunch of things
to count marry happily in this gorgeous, silly book loosely about bears
and their party-having, hunter-evading adventures.
Brown, Don He Has Shot the President!: April 14, 1865: The Day
John Wilkes Booth Killed President Lincoln; written and illus. by Don
Brown. Roaring Brook, 2014. $17.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 3-6
This newest title in the Actual Times run uses the best elements of the
series in the copious illustrations, fluid storytelling, and a fairly short
length to here tell the story of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Bryant, Jen The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus; illus. by Melissa
Sweet. Eerdmans, 2014. $17.50 Gr. 2-4
Wordsmiths will delight in this cleverly conceived biography of the
eccentric polymath behind the dictionarys best friend; Sweets collage
like art also makes for a fine browsing experience for younger readers.
Burks, James Beep and Bah; written and illus. by James Burks.
Carolrhoda, 2012. $16.95; e-book $9.99 Gr. 2-3
With a storyboard-like sensibility, this appealingly cartoony tale
follows the goat Bah and his unlikely pal, the robot Beep, as they
search for a missing sock.
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Flood, Nancy Bo Cowboy Up!: Ride the Navajo Rodeo; illus. with
photographs by Jan Sonnenmair. Boyds Mills, 2013. $17.95 Gr. 3-5
Vivid photographs and an accessible writing style make for a
fascinating glimpse into the Navajo Rodeo and the kids who are
among the avid participants.
Fradin, Judith Bloom The Price of Freedom: How One Town Stood
Up to Slavery; by Judith Bloom Fradin and Dennis Brindell Fradin;
illus. by Eric Velasquez. Walker, 2013. $16.99 Gr. 3-6
This nonfiction account of the brave decision of regular citizens in
Ohio in the mid 1800s to help one escaped slave highlights the ways
in which ordinary can become exceptional.
French, Renee Barrys Best Buddy. Candlewick Press, 2013. $12.95
Gr. 1-2
This quirky graphic novel for young readers demonstrates how true
friendship can withstand even the crankiest of moments as Polarhog
placidly distracts irascible Barry while ants decorate his house.
Goodman, Susan E. Its a Dogs Life: How Mans Best Friend Sees,
Hears, and Smells the World; illus. by David Slonim. Roaring Brook,
2012. $16.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 3-5
An endearingly scruffy mutt narrates this informative guide to our
canine pals and their behaviors; pet-friendly readers everywhere will
be wagging their tales and barking for more.
Gravel, Elise The Fly; The Worm; written and illus. by Elise Gravel.
Tundra, 2014. $12.99 Gr. 2-3
This series offers one key fact per page, lots of lively sidelines and
cartoonish illustrations, and fantastic subject matter that will appeal
to kids who prefer their early readers to be nonfiction, and sometimes
on the amusingly gross side.
Green, Rod Giant Vehicles; illus. by Stephen Biesty. Templar, 2014.
$15.99 Gr. 3-6
For any kid who thinks they are too old for a toy-book format, this is
immediate proof that the lift-the-flap style can work well beyond early
childhood; impressive facts and sophisticated artistry invite awe and
multiple readings.
Greenwood, Mark Drummer Boy of John John; illus. by Frane Lessac.
Lee & Low, 2012. $18.95 6-9 yrs
Stunning, Carnival-inspired gouache illustrations add flair to a story
inspired by the real life childhood junkyard band of Winston Spree
Simon.
Hale, Shannon The Princess in Black; by Shannon and Dean Hale
and illus. by LeUyen Pham. Candlewick, 2014. $14.99 Gr. 2-4
Whether they prefer pink sparkles or superhero capes, readers-especially newly independent ones--will get a kick out of PIBs exploits
as she manages both tea parties and a monster invasion.
Dolan, Elys Weasels; written and illus. by Elys Dolan. Nosy Crow,
2014. $17.99 Gr. 1-4
Its pretty clear that if any animal was going to be sneaky enough to
take over the world, it just might be weasels, as Dolan illustrates in
this snarky, detailed look at their world domination headquarters.
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smuggled penguin chick after a class trip. The authenticity of voice and
congenial illustrations sprinkled throughout add to an well-written story.
OConnor, Jane Nancy Clancy: Super Sleuth; illus. by Robin Preiss
Glasser. HarperCollins, 2012. Paperback $4.99; e-book $4.99 Gr. 2-3
Fancy Nancy is back, this time in chapter book form and armed with
a rhinestone-encrusted magnifying glass, a pink trenchcoat, and a sassy
attitude perfect for some light-hearted sleuthing.
Picard, Matthias Jim Curious: A Voyage to the Heart of the Sea; illus. by
Matthias Picard. Abrams, 2014. $19.95 Gr. K-5
A brilliant book that combines 3-D effects, a wordless narrative, and
comics influenced styling; kids will pore over this multiple times.
Powell, Patricia Hruby Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker;
illus. by Christian Robinson. Chronicle Books, 2014. $17.99; e-book
$8.99 Gr. 2-5
This jazzy, lively biography of Josephine Baker embodies the
determination, beauty, and free spirit of the woman herself.
Messner, Kate Marty McGuire Has Too Many Pets!; illus. by Brian
Floca. Scholastic, 2014. $15.99; paperback $5.99; e-book $9.99
Gr. 3-5
This story about a girl who takes on way more than she can handle
with an impromptu pet-sitting business is handled with grace
and aplomb, guaranteeing reader sympathy for the protagonist;
frequent illustrations break up the text effectively.
Mills, Claudia Kelsey Green, Reading Queen; illus. by Rob
Shepperson. Ferguson/Farrar, 2013. $15.99; paperback $5.99;
e-book $4.27 Gr. 2-4
For some kids, giving up the notion that you must be the best
at something can be painful, and this book deftly handles this
struggle while also offering an amiable, well-developed protagonist
who finds theres more to life than being the reading queen.
Mills, Claudia Annika Riz, Math Whiz!; illus. by Rob Shepperson.
Ferguson/Farrar, 2014. $15.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 2-4
If only Annika could convince her friends that math was fun, shed
have so much to share with them; even mathphobic readers will
find the cheerfully illustrated, enthusiastic story engaging and they
may leave willing to try the Sudoku puzzles Annika adores.
Moss, Marissa Barbed Wire Baseball; illus. by Yuko Shimizu.
Abrams, 2013. $18.95; e-book $9.99 Gr. 3-5
A thoughtful glimpse into Japanese internment camps through
the lens of the baseball that was played to raise the spirits of
those imprisoned is made even move vivid through the elegant
illustrations that hint at both dignity and desperation.
Myracle, Lauren The Life of Ty: Penguin Problems; illus. by Jed
Henry. Dutton, 2013. $12.99; paperback $5.99; e-book $5.99 Gr.
2-3
It is both entirely imaginable and outlandish to even consider that
a young boy, already seeking ways to act out, could end up with a
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Clark, Henry What We Found in the Sofa and How It Saved the
World; illus. by Jeremy Holmes. Little, 2013. $17.00; paperback
$7.00; e-book $6.99 Gr. 5-8
Readers pair up with a gang tasked with saving the world, if they can
stop bickering long enough to figure out what to do with the couch/
sentient computer system that suddenly appears on a quiet road.
Columbus, Chris House of Secrets; by Chris Columbus and Ned
Vizzini; illus. by Greg Call. Balzer+Bray, 2013. $17.99; paperback
$7.99; e-book $7.99 Gr. 5-8
A lightning pace, authentic family dynamics, and a movie-ready
fantasy plot about a family who get way more than they bargained for
when they bought a suspiciously cheap house make this an easy sell
for adventure film lovers.
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Grove, S.E. The Glass Sentence. Viking, 2014. $17.99; e-book $10.99
Gr. 5-8
Cartographer is proven to be cool in this emotionally engaging,
artsy novel about a world where time and location have all been
shifted around, and one small group must battle against a brilliantly
developed villain to save the day.
Harkrader. Lisa The Adventures of Beanboy. Houghton, 2012.
$12.99; e-book $8.49 Gr. 4-6
Comic book superfan Tucker MacBean hopes that entering a contest
to create a new sidekick, Beanboy, for his favorite superhero, H2O,
will be the solution for his familys money troubles in this actionpacked and thought-provoking novel that is sure to please Dairy of a
Wimpy Kid and Origami Yoda fans.
Hartnett, Sonya The Children of the King. Candlewick, 2014.
$16.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 7-10
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Keplinger, Kody The Swift Boys & Me. Scholastic, 2014. $16.99;
e-book $10.49 Gr. 4-6
A warm, complex tale of one girls summer and all the ways her life
changes during it, from friendship to family turmoil, and back to
amiable summer ambling by the end.
Krosoczka, Jarrett J. Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked;
written and illus. by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Walden Pond, 2013. $12.99;
e-book $8.99 Gr. 4-6
This rollicking take on crime-fighting animals (in this case, the
humble platypus) has plenty of snark, a lightning pace, and, best of
all, the clear promise of a sequel to thrill readers.
Krull, Kathleen Lives of the Scientists: Experiments, Explosions (and
What the Neighbors Thought); illus. by Kathryn Hewitt. Harcourt,
2013. $20.99 Gr. 4-8
The newest in the Lives of series delivers beautifully, as this jampacked volume of facts, secrets, and human elements will not only
inform but enthrall readers from start to finish.
Latham, Irene Dont Feed the Boy; illus. by Stephanie Graegin.
Roaring Brook, 2012. $15.99; paperback $7.99; e-book $5.70 Gr.
4-6
Any animal lover who has dreamed of what it might be like to have
full access to a zoo will find this sensitive, well-balanced fictional
account of a kid who is being raised in one to be a good glimpse into
what that would actually be like.
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eludes her even five years after almost all of the freed slaves have left
her behind on the plantation.
Roth, Judith Serendipity and Me. Viking, 2013. $16.99; paperback
$5.99; e-book $13.99 Gr. 5-8
This thoughtful, free-verse novel is tinged with melancholy as a girl
campaigns to keep a kitten that landed on her doorstep, desperate to
find something to help herself and her dad cope with a recent loss.
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task of identifying her incredible talents while not shying away from
her less admirable traits; black and white photographs and extensive
end matter add to the mix.
Wiersbitzky, Shannon What Flowers Remember. Namelos, 2014.
$18.95; e-book $9.95 Gr. 5-7
When a girl loses a key older figure in her life, she struggles through
mourning and toward a new understanding of him; tender, thoughtful
passages will resonate with readers who have experienced loss.
Williams, Marcia Lizzy Bennets Diary: 1811-1812; written and
illus. by Marcia Williams. Candlewick, 2014. $16.99 Gr. 4-6
A bit of Austen for the young set in this diary written by a young
Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice; wry humor and a
scrapbook type format with ephemera from her life pasted in add to
the historical fun.
Williams-Garcia, Rita P.S. Be Eleven. Amistad/HarperCollins,
2013. $16.99; e-book $10.99 Gr. 5-8
The powerful and dramatically described setting of 1960s Oakland
is as much a striking character as Delphine herself, a girl who is
continuing to find her place and voice in a large, complex family.
Wilson, N.D. Boys of Blur. Random House, 2014. $16.99 Gr. 5-8
Using Beowulf as inspiration, this tale examines two cousins in a
Florida swamp town and the dramatic odds against them in this sharp
thriller.
Zia, Farhana The Garden of My Imaan. Peachtree, 2013. $15.95 Gr.
4-7
This thoughtful novel demonstrates how sometimes fading into the
background just isnt your fate, as with middle-schooler Aliya, who
must negotiate both well-meaning ignorance and bullying as one of
few Muslims (and Indian-Americans) at her school.
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Gansworth, Eric If I Ever Get Out of Here; written and illus. by Eric
Gansworth. Levine/Scholastic, 2013. $17.99; e-book $17.99 Gr. 7-10
Fans of Sherman Alexie and the Beatles have an immediate in with
this coming of age novel about a 1970s teen who must balance his life
on the reservation with his (often equally tough) life at smart-kid
school.
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Joseph, Lynn Flowers in the Sky. HarperTeen, 2013. $17.99; e-book $10.99
Gr. 7-10
For readers who like their romances sweet and their stories well-told and
poignant, this coming of age novel of a Dominican Republic immigrant
will resonate.
Kephart, Beth Going Over. Chronicle, 2014. $17.99; e-book $13.99 Gr.
8-12
Love becomes epic as it is physically divided by the Berlin Wall in this
painful, elegant novel set in 1980s Germany.
Knisley, Lucy Relish: My Life in the Kitchen; written and illus. by Lucy
Knisley. First Second/Roaring Brook, 2013. $17.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 7-10
This luscious graphic novel memoir follows twelve stories about Lucys life
growing up in and around food culture; full-color, finely drawn step-by-step
recipes are a nice bonus for foodies.
Kristoff, Jay Stormdancer. Dunne/St. Martins, 2012. $24.99; paperback
$14.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 9 up
This mash-up of industrial steampunk and Japanese culture follows the
relationship between heroine Yukiko and a gryphon-like mythical creature
as they battle a corrupt regime; fans of dystopia and animal companion tales
will find much to like here.
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Ockler, Sarah The Book of Broken Hearts. Simon Pulse, 2013. $16.99;
paperback $9.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 7-10
The risks of love and the crush of heartbreak are ably addressed in this
sometimes romantic, sometimes tragic exploration of familial and
romantic love.
Padian, Maria Out of Nowhere. Knopf, 2013. $16.99; e-book $10.99
Gr. 8-12
Complex national issues around immigration in America (in this case
Somali immigrants in Maine) are grounded in a strong, engaging plot
centered around sports, high school, and the quest to fit in.
Perkins, Stephanie, ed. My True Love Gave to Me. St. Martins Griffin,
2014. $18.99; e-book $9.99 Gr. 7-10
This collection of holiday meet-cutes and relationship stories will appeal to
those readers who get out the holiday decorations the day after Halloween,
and it may even convert a Scrooge or two.
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Volponi, Paul The Final Four. Viking, 2012. $16.99; paperback $9.99;
e-book $9.99 Gr. 7-12
A rousing March Madness matchup between swaggering, star-powered
Michigan State and underdog Troy University offers edge-of-your-seat
sports suspense and a mindful examination of four dynamic characters in
the hands of college athletics.
Waltman, Kevin Next. Cinco Puntos, 2013. $11.95; e-book $11.95 Gr.
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Yolen, Jane Bad Girls: Sirens, Jezebels, Murderesses, Thieves & Other
Female Villains: written by Jane Yolen and Heidi F. Y. Stemple; illus. by
Rebecca Guay. Charlesbridge, 2013. $18.95; e-book $9.99 Gr. 7-10
The title pretty much sums up this collective biography; all thats needed
now is to point out the glamorous full-page illustrations of said bad
girls, short bibliographies that will keep readers going, and intriguing
intergenerational conversations about badness that supplement each
entry.
Yovanoff, Brenna Paper Valentine. Razorbill, 2012. $17.99; e-book
$10.99 Gr. 7-10
This chilling offers both a raw glimpse into a toxic relationship between
two girls (one alive, the other now a ghost who is haunting her) and a
terrifying mystery that will keep readers guessing.
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Permission to print the following material is gratefully acknowledged:
Cover image from Arun Gandhis Grandfather Gandhi 2014, and cover image from
Cynthia Kadohatas The Thing About Luck 2013 used by permission of Atheneum
Books.
Cover image from Melissa Stewarts Feathers: Not Just for Flying 2014 used by
permission of Charlesbridge.
Cover image from Patricia Hruby Powells Josephine 2014 used by permission of
Chronicle Books.
Cover image from Marilyn Nelsons How I Discovered Poetry 2014 used by permission
of Dial Books.
Cover image from Michael Barakivas One Man Guy 2014, and cover image from
Peter Sss The Pilot and the Little Prince 2014 used by permission of Farrar, Straus,
and Giroux.
Cover image from Jim Ottavianis Primates 2013 and cover image from Gene Luen
Yangs The Shadow Hero 2014 used by permission of First Second Books.
Cover image from Magali Bardos 100 Bears 2014 used by permission of Flying Eye
Books.
Cover image from Christine Baldacchinos Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
2014 used by permission of Groundwood Books.
Cover image from Kathleen Hales No One Else Can Have You 2014 used by
permission of HarperTeen/Harper Collins.
Cover image from Susan Goldman Rubins Freedom Summer 2014 used by permission
of Holiday House.
Cover image from Margarita Engles The Lightning Dreamer 2013 used by permission
of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Cover image from Lemony Snickets The Dark 2013 used by permission of Little,
Brown and Company.
Cover image from Rebecca L. Johnsons When Lunch Fights Back 2014 used by
permission of Millbrook Press.
Cover image from Padma Venkatramans A Time to Dance 2014 used by permission
of Penguin Books.
Cover image from Jason Chins Gravity 2014, cover image from Chitra Divakarunis
Banerjee Grandma and the Great Gourd 2013, and cover image from Yuyi Morales
Nino Wrestles the World 2013 used by permission of Roaring Brook Press.
Cover image from N.D. Wilsons Boys of Blur 2014 used by permission of Random
House.
Cover image from L.R. Giles Fake ID 2014, and cover image from Shaun Tans Rules
of Summer 2014 used by permission of Scholastic.
Cover image from John David Andersons Minion 2014 used by permission of
Walden Pond Books/HarperCollins.
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