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Award Winners-National Book Awards | Award Winners-State Book Awards | Favorite Characters, Topics and Genres | Series Books | Wordless Books | Bilingual Books
Award Winners- National Book Awards
 Newbery Medal
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
2010 Newbery Medal Winner - When You Reach Me, written by Rebecca Stead
As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1970s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid," a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space.
2010 Newbery Honor Books
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, written by Phillip Hoose
Based on extensive interviews with Claudette Colvin and many others, Phillip Hoose presents the first in-depth account of an important yet largely unknown civil rights figure, skillfully weaving her dramatic story into the fabric of the historic Montgomery bus boycott and court case that would change the course of American history.
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, written by Jacqueline Kelly
In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather, the latter of which leads to an important discovery.
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, written by Grace Lin
Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River.
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg, written by Rodman Philbrick
Twelve-year-old Homer, a poor but clever orphan, has extraordinary adventures after running away from his evil uncle to rescue his brother, who has been sold into service in the Civil War.
Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1938-present
 Caldecott Medal
The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
2010 Caldecott Medal Winner - The Lion and the Mouse, by Jerry Pinkney
In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable set in the African Serengeti, an adventuresome mouse proves that even a small creature is capable of great deeds when she rescues the King of the Jungle.
2010 Caldecott Honor Books
All the World, illustrated by Marla Frazee, written by Liz Garton Scanlon
Follows a group of family members and friends through the course of a day as they learn the importance of all things great and small.
Red Sings from Treetops: a Year in Colors, illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski, written by Joyce Sidman
Nature displays different colors to announce the seasons of the year.
Caldecott Medal and Honor Books, 1922-present
Award Winners- State Book Awards
 Young Hoosier Book Award
The Young Hoosier Book Award exists to encourage recreational reading in Indiana students. It is divided into three categories based on grade level: Kindergarten-3rd grade, 4-6th grade, and 6-8th grade. This award is issued annually to authors and illustrators based on votes submitted by Indiana students working from a list of twenty books in each category compiled by teachers, students, parents and media specialists’ suggestions.
For a list of past winners and current nominees click here.
 Eliot Rosewater Award
The Eliot Rosewater Award was established to honor Indiana-born writer Kurt Vonnegut and is named for one of his characters. This award is issued annually to authors based on votes submitted by Indiana students in grades 9-12 working from a list of twenty books in each category compiled by teachers, students, parents and media specialists’ suggestions.
For a list of past winners and current nominees click here.
Favorite Characters, Topics and Genres
Book Wizard
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Series Books
Early Chapter Book Series
A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy (3.4)- JEC ROY
Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z!
Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish (2.5)- JEC PAR
Amelia Bedelia, the housekeeper with a literal mind, merrily upsets
the household when she "dresses" the chicken and "trims" the steak
with ribbons and lace.
Animal Friends by Janette Oke (4.0)- JEC OKE
These delightful books feature precocious young animals who learn valuable
life lessons.
Bill Cosby's Little Bill (2.2)- JEC COS
These books feature Bill Jr. learning a lesson or moral. It was developed
through research and in consultation with a panel of educational consultants.
Cam Jansen by David A. Adler (3.2)- JEC ADL
A series of books following the exploits of a young female detective named
Jennifer "Cam" Jansen. Nicknamed Cam for her photographic memory, the
protagonist closes her eyes and says "click" at various points in a story,
mimicking the noise of a camera while memorizing a scene in front of
her. She later recalls these scenes to aid in solving a mystery.
Cul-de-Sac Kids by Beverly Lewis (2.8)- JEC LEW
This is an exciting and lighthearted chapter book series for young readers that
centers on the often humorous escapades of a group of endearing
neighborhood friends. Nicknamed the "Cul-de-Sac Kids," they learn important
lessons about friendship, teamwork, and faith through their adventures and
mysteries. Recommended for ages 7 to 10.
Geronimo Stilton by Geronimo Stilton (3.7)- JEC STI
In the series, the title character is a talking mouse who lives in New
Mouse City on Mouse Island. A best-selling author, Geronimo Stilton works
as a journalist for the fictional newspaper The Rodent's Gazette. Geronimo
is a nervous, mild-mannered mouse who would like nothing better than to live
a quiet life, but he keeps getting involved in far-away adventures with Thea,
Trap, and Benjamin. The books are written as though they are autobiographical
adventure stories.
Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant (2.7)- JEC RYL
The story revolves around a young boy, Henry, and his large canine pet,
Mudge. Throughout the series, Henry learns many lessons, usually with the
help of the 182 pound Mudge, about life, loyalty and love.
The Jewel Kingdom by Jahnna N. Malcolm- JEC MAL
A fantasy series featuring princesses with names such as Emerald and Ruby.
Recommended for readers in grades 1-3.
Jigsaw Jones Mysteries by James Preller (3.0)- JEC PRE
This sounds like a job for a detective — you! With a little help from
Jigsaw Jones, Private Eye, you'll be a super sleuth in no time. Inside,
you can solve mini-mysteries, crack codes, and ponder over puzzles. Jigsaw's
terrific tips will help you think, look, and act like the best detective in
town, case closed.
Junie B. Jones by Barbara Park (2.9)- JEC PAR
Junie B. Jones is first introduced to us as a kindergartener and is
currently a first grader. Junie B. Jones exemplifies many of the comical
aspects of childhood: fear of monsters, grammatical errors, dealing with
siblings, the first day of school and innocent crushes.
Kim Possible- JEC DISN
The series revolves around the life of Kimberly Ann Possible, a junior
adventurer who deals with both super-villains trying to take over the world
and her own school life without actually living a double life.
Baby-Sitters Little Sister by Ann M. Martin (2.7)- JEC MAR
Baby-sitters Little Sister is a series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club
book series. Written by Ann M. Martin, the series centered on 7-year-old
Karen Brewer, the stepsister to Kristy Thomas of The Baby-sitters Club. In
this series, Karen is a second-grader at Stoneybrook Academy.
Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osbourne (2.6)- JEC OSB
The series features two children — Jack, the serious, intelligent bookworm,
and his adventurous, excitable, and imaginative younger sister, Annie — who
travel to historical places using a magic tree house.
Nancy Drew Notebooks by Carolyn Keene (2.9)- JEC KEE
This series is written for younger children, ages 5 to 8. The stories focus
on Nancy, Bess, and George in the third grade at age 8. There are black and
white illustrations throughout the text. The mysteries are often school
related or related to friends of Nancy's at school and involve good lessons
for kids. Nancy has a blue notebook in which she keeps track of her mysteries
and writes down what she learns.
Ricky Ricotta by Dav Pilkey- JEC PIL
In each book, Ricky Ricotta, a mouse, with the help of his mighty robot,
saves the world from an evil villain. Also, the books each have a villain
from a different planet in order from closest-to-sun to farthest-from-sun
excluding Earth as the villain of the first book is from Earth.
Third Grade Detective by George E. Stanley (3.9)- JEC STA
The Third-Grade Detectives are Noelle and Todd who investigate mysteries
in their school and around their town. Written by George E. Stanley, these
early chapter books are recommended for future sleuths aged 7 to 10.
Young Cousins Mysteries by Elspeth Campbell Murphy (2.5)- JEC MUR
A Christian Religion series in which cousins Timothy, Sarah-Jane and Titus
solve mysteries. Each book is introduced with a scripture verse on the title
page, but otherwise do no proselytizing.
Zack Files by Dan Greenburg (3.0)- JEC GRE
A science fiction series that revolves around a young boy who is a magnet
for paranormal activity and attends Horace White High School for Boys along
with his three friends Cam, Gwen, and Spencer. Zack manages to get himself
into trouble with his paranormal adventures and it is up to his friends to
help him set things straight.
Jackie Chan Adventures- JEC CHAN
The series features the fictional adventures of Jackie Chan, who is an
archaeologist, martial arts expert and reluctant secret agent in the series.
With help from his niece Jade, his grumpy old uncle (simply known as "Uncle")
and his old friend Captain Black, he saves the world from evil forces that
attempt to use magical artifacts to rule the world.
Pokemon- JEC POKE
Books featuring the characters appearing in the Nintendo game and TV series.
The concept of the Pokémon universe, in both the video games and the general
fictional world of Pokémon, stems from the hobby of insect collecting. Players
of the games are designated as Pokémon Trainers, and the two general goals
(in most Pokémon games) for such Trainers are: to complete the Pokédex by
collecting all of the available Pokémon species found in the fictional region
where that game takes place; and to train a team of powerful Pokémon from
those they have caught to compete against teams owned by other Trainers, and
eventually become the strongest Trainer, the Pokémon Master.
Scooby Doo- JEC SCOO
Books featuring the beloved dog, Scooby Doo, a Great Dane, and his gang
of friends solving mysteries that typically involve tales of ghosts and
other supernatural forces. At the end of each episode, the supernatural
forces turn out to have a rational explanation, typically criminal plots
involving costumes, latex masks and special effects intended to frighten
or distract.
SpongeBob SquarePants- JEC SPON
Books featuring popular Nickolodeon cartoon character, SpongeBob
SquarePants, a sea sponge who resembles a kitchen sponge and lives in
the Pacific Ocean, in the fictional city of Bikini Bottom where he works as
fry cook at the Krusty Krab.
Juvenile Fiction Series
Alice Series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (5.3)- J NAY
The Alice series follows the main character, Alice McKinley, known as "Al" to
her father and older brother as she grows up in Silver Spring, Maryland. Her
mother died of leukemia when Alice was five. Alice has a hard time at first
growing up in an all-male household, but her father and her brother, Lester,
prove to be honest and open about almost everything Alice talks about. The
Alice series broaches many topics, including relationships, dating, sex,
friendship, life problems, families, God, and understanding.
Amber Brown by Paula Danziger (3.7)- J DAN
Kids love Amber Brown. Not only is she clever and funny, but she deals with
issues that lots of kids face: her parents' divorce, her best friend's moving
away, and the struggle to get her homework done on time.
American Girls (4.2)- J AMER
Although the books are written for the seven-to-eleven-year-old market, they
cover child labor, child abuse, poverty, racism, slavery, animal abuse, and war,
among other topics. The tone is gentle so as to appeal to a school-aged girl. In
the back of every book is a "Looking Back" section that talks about the
historical setting the characters live in, each tied into the theme of the book
(the introductory book introduces the time in history, the birthday story talks
about childhood and growing up, etc.)
Animal Ark by Ben M. Baglio (3.8)- J BAG
The general plot of each book features Mandy, the daughter of the local
veterinarian, finding animals in trouble and trying to help them with the
assistance of her best friend James, and other people in the village. Animal Ark
is the name of the vet surgery.
Animorphs by K. A. Applegate (3.7)- J APP
Four humans, one bird, and one alien obtain the ability to morph into any animal
they touch; they name themselves "Animorphs", the name meaning "animal
morphers". Using their ability, they battle a secret alien infiltration of Earth.
It is told in first person, with a different narrarator in every book. Applegate
cycles through the six protagonists, telling their story of the secret war through
each of their perspectives. By using this, she explores many of the dark aspects
of the human condition. Horror, war, dehumanization, sanity, morality,
innocence,leadership, and growing up are core motifs of the series.
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (5.0)- J COL
Artemis, the main character, is a ruthless and extremely intelligent young
criminal whose main goal is the acquisition of money through a variety of often
illegal schemes (although his values change towards the 5th book). The author
summed up the series as: "Die Hard with fairies."
The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin (3.6)- J MAR
This series is about a group of middle school students living in the fictional
town of Stoneybrook, Connecticut. They run a business called The Baby-sitters
Club, in which parents call during their club meetings (which take place
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30-6:00 p.m.) and schedule a babysitter
for a certain day/time. The club runs financially on dues and fundraising, and the
babysitters write diaries of their jobs to help each other. The members of the
club are also best friends, although they go through many conflicts throughout
the series.
Bailey School Kids by Debbie Dadey (3.8)- J DAD
Its main characters are a group of four children (Eddie, Howie, Liza, Melody)
who suspect some persons in the stories are popular folk lore or fairy tale
characters. For example, in one book they believe a man named Frank who
resembles Frankenstein in appearance to actually be the Frankenstein creature
himself. In other books they suspect persons to be mythical and folk lore
characters such as elves, unicorns, mermaids, Santa Claus, leprechauns,
Bigfoot, Cupid, vampires, Martians, werewolves, ghosts, angels, etc.
Bionicle by C. A. Hapka and Greg Farshtey - J BION
The story of Bionicle is a science fantasy set in a world that is inhabited
predominantly by biomechanical (part-organic, part-machine) beings.
Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner (3.9)- J WAR
Meet Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden the orphans known as the
Boxcar Children who wind up living in an old red boxcar after their parents
have died. Eventually the children's wealthy grandfather finds them and gives
them a wonderful home, but their adventures don't stop there. They travel to
all parts of the country, see exciting places, and become involved in strange
and mysterious happenings, sometimes right in their own backyard!
Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey (4.3)- J PIL
Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey is a series of American children's books
about two 4th graders, George Beard and Harold Hutchins, and the
aptly-named superhero they accidentally create by hypnotizing their
principal, Mr. Benny Krupp.
Children of the Red King by Jenny Nimmo (4.8)- J NIM
The protagonist of the series is Charlie Bone, a twelve-year-old boy endowed
with supernatural talents to converse and "visit" people contained within
photographs or paintings. As a result of his endowment, Charlie is sent to
Bloor's Academy, a weekday unordinary school for those endowed with
magical, artistic, dramatic or musical talents.
Choose Your Own Adventure- J CHOO
Books that allow readers to customize their adventures by choosing what to
do or where to go in the story. Topics include: dragons, haunted houses,
robots, ninjas, monsters, and magic.
Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda (5.0)- J ROD
It follows the adventures of three companions as they journey across the
magical land of Deltora, endeavouring to recover magical artifacts and defeat
allies of the evil Shadow Lord.
Dragons of Deltora by Emily Rodda (5.4)- J ROD
It follows the adventures of three companions as they journey across the
magical land of Deltora to awaken the last seven dragons and destroy the Four
Sisters (creations of the Shadow Lord, which have been poisoning Deltora's
crops causing the people and creatures of the land to starve).
Dinotopia by James Gurney (4.5)- J DINO
Dinotopia is an isolated island inhabited by shipwrecked humans and sentient
dinosaurs who have learned to coexist peacefully as a single symbiotic society.
Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart (5.4)- J STE
Twig learns he is not a woodtroll. He is adopted. Twig leaves the Deepwoods
where the woodtrolls live in search of his true idenity.
Fairy Realm by Emily Rodda (4.3)- J ROD
The series follows the adventures of Jessie, an unsuspecting girl, whose
grandmother happens to be a fairy. The series chronicles Jessie's travels to
the magical world of the Fairy Realm. With each story, she obtains a new
charm for her bracelet.
Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson (4.5)- J ERI
Hank the Cowdog is a series of humorous children's mystery novels about the
proud but bumbling Hank, the self-styled "Head of Ranch Security". Over 50
books have since been written featuring Hank, his timid sidekick Drover, his
sworn enemy Pete the Barncat, and their adventures on the M-Cross ranch in
the northern Texas Panhandle. Every book in the series has been recorded in
an audio book format, making it the longest-running popular children's audio
book series.
Hardy Boys by Franklin W. Dixon (5.4)- J DIX
The Hardy Boys are brother amateur detectives, aspiring to follow in their
famous father's footsteps.
Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling (5.5)- J ROW
The books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous adolescent wizard Harry
Potter, together with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, his friends from the
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The central story arc concerns
Harry's struggle against the evil wizard Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry's
parents in his quest to conquer the wizarding world, after which he seeks to
subjugate the Muggle (non-magical) world to his rule.
Heartland by Lauren Brooke (4.3)- J BRO
The series is about a 15-year-old girl named Amy Fleming living in Virginia
on a horse farm called Heartland, where they heal horses. The owners of
Heartland attempt to help abused horses by using psychologically based
therapies instead of rough handling or force. Throughout this series, the
main character, Amy, finds healing along with the horses that she treats
every day. Eventually, Amy is faced with tough decisions that puts
Heartland's future and fate in her hands.
Horseshoe Trilogies by Lucy Daniels- J DAN
Josie Grace grew up with Faith, Hope, and Charity, the horses at her
family’s riding school. Now that her family is forced to close the stables,
she must find the horses new homes. If only she can find the perfect owners…
Keys to the Kingdom by Garth Nix (5.9)- J NIX
The series' protagonist is an asthmatic 12-year-old boy, Arthur Penhaligon.
The series begins on a Monday, with the main events starting a week later on
the next Monday. Each book moves onto the next day of this week, concluding
on Sunday. It thus becomes Arthur's responsibility to recover each of the
missing pieces of the Will, defeat each Trustee - each of whom has been
afflicted with one of the seven deadly sins - and claim their domain by taking
their respective Key, and discovering the hidden secrets of the house.
Land of Elyon by Patrick Carman (6.1)- J CAR
This story covers the voyages of Alexa Daley, a 12-year-old girl in search
of the truth in the Land of Elyon. She is the daughter of Thomas Warvold,
the explorer of land, and the niece of Roland Warvold, the explorer of the
sea. In book 1, 2, and 3, she conquers the evil in the land of elyon, also
known as Abbadon. It is discovered in Stargazer that there is something
outside of the land of elyon, known as the Five Stone Pillars, where the lost
children of Castalia live. Abbadon is still alive and in the form of an
electric sea monster, and she conquers him, saving the people on the Five
Stone Pillars. Alexa then becomes the explorer of the sky, just like her father
and uncle were the explorers of land and sea.
Left Behind: The Kids by Jerry B. Jenkins (5.0)- J JEN
It is about teenagers during the Rapture, with background plots from the adult
series. However, the main characters are different.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (6.4)- J SNI
It is about the adventures of three children, the Baudelaire orphans, after the
death of their parents in a fire. The series follows the adventures of three
siblings, Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire, after their parents were killed in
a fire at the family mansion. The siblings discover that he intends to get his
hands on the Baudelaire fortune, which awaits Violet, the eldest child, when she
turns eighteen.
Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder (4.9)- J WIL
The Little House series (also known as "Laura Years") is based on
decades-old memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood in the Midwest
region of the United States during the late 19th century.
Marguerite Henry's Horse Series (5.3)- J HEN
True stories about horses and other animals.
Myth-o-Mania by Kate McMullen (3.8)- J MCM
Each book is a parody of a different Greek myth starring Hades, the god of
the Greek underworld. The books are never identical to the original myth, as
they always put Hades in a positive light and claim that Zeus is a liar and
made up the original myths in order to promote himself. The traditional hero
of the myth, such as Theseus or Hercules, is usually portrayed as a fool or
an oaf. Hades has to help the hero complete the quest. There are other
differences between the original myth and the myth in the book; these are
often humorous or given a modern twist.
Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene (5.4)- J KEE
Nancy Drew is an amateur sleuth, the fictional heroine of a popular mystery
series, aimed at the children-young adult audience.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan (4.7)- J RIO
The series begins with a young boy named Percy Jackson who is dyslexic. He
discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea. In the process,
he learns that the Olympians still exist, along with many other figures and
monsters from Greek mythology like Titans, cyclopes, and other creatures. He
later becomes the owner of the sword Anaklusmos (which means "Riptide").
This was a gift from his Greek language teacher and mentor, Chiron.
Pony Pals by Jeanne Betancourt- J BET
A series of books about girls, their horses and the adventures they share.
Remnants by K. A. Applegate (5.0)- J APP
It is the story of what happens to the survivors of a desperate mission to
save a handful of human beings after an asteroid collides with the Earth.
Eighty people are placed aboard a converted space shuttle using untested
"quack" hibernation technology and fired blindly into space hours before all
life on Earth is obliterated by a large asteroid called The Rock. They are
then picked up by a large, sentient space craft of monumental proportions
known as 'Mother' which is inhabited by various races. 'Mother' can manipulate
the physical environment within the craft's limits and often does so. Only a
few people placed in stasis actually were alive and capable of being reanimated
when they reached 'Mother'.
Rowan of Rin by Emily Rodda (4.7)- J ROD
Fantasy novels following the adventures of a shy village boy named Rowan and
the people of Rin, who live in the shadow of the Mountain ruled by a fierce but
unseen dragon.
Sammy Keyes by Wendelin Van Draanen (4.6)- J VAN
The series focuses on Sammy's adventures as an amateur sleuth. The books,
which are narrated in the first-person perspective by Sammy, involve
detective fiction as well as comedy. Sammy begins her adventures in the
first book as a seventh-grader, and the series will end when she completes
the eighth grade.
Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbott (2.9)- J ABB
Three children named Eric, Julie, and Neal discover a magical world called
Droon in Eric's basement. Throughout the series, they work with a princess,
a wizard, a spider troll, and other Droon citizens to defend Droon from the
evil sorcerer Lord Sparr. In later books, Sparr is supplanted by a new
villain named Emperor Ko, an ancient enemy of Droon.
Seventh Tower by Garth Nix (5.3)- J Nix
The series follows two children from distinctly different societies in a
world blocked from the sun by a magical Veil which leaves the world in
complete darkness.
Sports Series by Matt Christopher (3.0)- J CHR
A series of books centering on many sports including football, basketball,
baseball, hockey, mountain biking, snowboarding, volleyball, ect.
Wild at Heart by Laurie Halse Anderson- J AND
Books about kids and the animals they care for. Many of the stories focus on
the way in which a child helps an animal with special needs or they ways in
which an animal helps one of the kids overcome something in their life. A
variety of animals are represented including cats and dog and even manatees!
Wordless Books
Wordless books provide early readers the chance to use pictures to practice telling a story orally. This skill can help children stretch their imaginations and prepare them for writing their own stories.
Happy Birthday Max by Hanne Turk- JPIC TUR
Poor Max spends his birthday all alone until he receives a few special surprises.
Carl Goes Shopping by Alexandra Day- JPIC DAY
Carl, the family dog, is left in charge of the baby while his owner goes to the
upstairs level in a shopping center. Carl and the baby have a wonderful time
exploring the lower level.
Deep in the Forest by Brinton Turkle- JPIC TUR
A curious bear explores a cabin in the forest with disastrous results.
Mouse Numbers: A Very First Counting Book by Jim Arnosky- JPIC ARN
Counting all the way, a determined little mouse makes an adventurous trip to the
beach, only to scurry back home once he sees who’s in the water.
Peep! by Kevin Luthardt- JPIC LUT
Although a boy is lonely after the hatchling duckling that followed him home
finally joins other ducks, he soon meets another creature.
One Frog Too Many by Mercer and Marianna Mayer- JPIC MAY
A boy's pet frog thinks that the new little frog the boy gets for his birthday is one
frog too many.
Flotsam by David Wiesener- JPIC WIE
A wordless book in which a boy finds a camera at the beach and the film inside
reveals fascinating underwater pictures as well as children around the world, so
the boy takes his own picture and returns the camera to the sea where it will journey
to another child.
Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie de Paola- JPIC DEP
A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a
scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.
The Adventures of Polo by Regis Faller- JPIC FAL
Polo the dog sets out from his home and enjoys many adventures, including
sailing his boat on top of a whale, roasting hot dogs over a volcano, and taking a
ride in a spaceship built from a mushroom.
Rainstorm by Barbara Lehman- JPIC LEH
In this wordless picture book, a boy finds a mysterious key which leads him on an
adventure one rainy day.
Midsummer Knight by Gregory Rogers- JPIC ROG
A bear is rescued by a fairy in an enchanted wood and agrees to return the favor
by leading the battle against a usurper who has imprisoned the king and queen, along
with their loyal subjects, in the dungeon of their castle, in a text without words.
Bilingual Books
We have bilingual materials in: Spanish Language Fiction, Spanish Language Literature
French Language Literature
Hindi Language Fiction
Korean Language Literature
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