A Poke In The I: A Collection Of Concrete Poems
There is a surprise waiting on every page in this delightful collection of 30 concrete poems – poems in which the arrangement of the words or letters adds to the meaning of the poem. Raschka’s witty cut-paper collage illustrations are pure visual poetry, too.
$15.99
Author: Paul B. Janeczko, editor
Illustrator: Chris Raschka

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A Single Shard
13-year-old orphan Tree-ear lives beneath a bridge with elderly Crane-man, and spends his days foraging for food in the village rubbish heaps – until his fascination with the work of a master potter leads to an apprenticeship and the dream of one day creating his own beautiful celadon pottery. Set in 12th century Korea, this evocative and poignant story of a boy’s journey toward artistic and personal self-discovery was awarded the 2002 Newbery Medal.
$15.00
Author: Linda Sue  Park

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Alphabet City
A close look at Johnson’s astonishingly realistic paintings of everyday urban objects reveals the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z. This clever Caldecott Honor winner will inspire you to look at your surroundings in a new way.
$15.99
Author: Stephen T. Johnson
Illustrator: Stephen T. Johnson

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Because of Winn-Dixie
A new kid in town, Opal goes to the store one day and comes home with a dog she names Winn-Dixie – the first of many friends she will make that summer. This deeply moving first novel was awarded a Newbery Honor Medal.
$15.99
Author: Kate  DiCamillo

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Bud, Not Buddy
Set during the Depression, this is the picaresque tale of 10-year-old orphan Bud (not Buddy) Caldwell, who’s on the lam and determined to find the father he’s never known. This heartfelt and deeply moving Newbery Medal winner is also laugh out loud funny.
$16.95
Author: Christopher Paul  Curtis

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Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888
Bing’s beautifully designed and nostalgic presentation of Thayer’s classic poem hearkens back to the early days of baseball. With the look of faded late 19th century newspaper engravings, Bing’s clever and evocative illustrations for this classic piece of Americana were awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal.
$17.95
Author: Ernest Lawrence  Thayer
Illustrator: Christopher Bing

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Company's Coming
When a red flying saucer lands in Moe and Shirley’s backyard, Shirley thinks it’s a new barbecue, but Moe knows better. Guess who’s coming to dinner – it’s aliens from another world!
$15.99
Author: Arthur  Yorinks
Illustrator: David Small

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Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
With a jazzy rhythm and a swinging style, Andrea Davis Pinkney’s words and Brian Pinkney’s award-winning pictures tell the story of the musical career of the “King of the Keys,” Duke Ellington.
$15.95
Author: Andrea Davis  Pinkney
Illustrator: Brian Pinkney

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Everything on a Waffle
Life in Coal Harbor just hasn’t been the same for Primrose since her parents disappeared at sea. But living with Uncle Jack, and having cooking lessons with Miss Bowzer help keep Primrose from losing faith that her parents will return some day. Horvath was awarded a Newbery Honor Medal for the memorably quirky characters, funny situations, mouth-watering recipes, and truths about the wonder and unpredictability of life in this unforgettable book.
$16.00
Author: Polly  Horvath

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Francie
While waiting for her father to send for them in Chicago, Francie tutors a sixteen year-old boy who is eventually accused of murder and almost gets in trouble herself trying to help him.
$16.00
Author: Karen  English

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From The Mixed-Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Claudia and Jamie get mixed-up in a mystery while hiding in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
$4.99
Author: E. L.  Konigsburg

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John Henry
Based on an African-American folk ballad, this inspiring picture book tells the tale of a young man who dares to dream big.
$17.99
Author: Julius  Lester
Illustrator: Jerry Pinkney

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Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
This Newbery Medal winning collection contains fourteen poems about grasshoppers, fireflies, book lice, crickets, and other insects that beg to be read aloud – with a friend!
$15.95
Author: Paul  Fleischman
Illustrator: Eric Beddows

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Lincoln: A Photobiography
Awarded the Newbery Medal, Freedman’s engaging, well-researched text and well-chosen, beautifully presented period photographs tell the story of the Civil War President, from his childhood in the backwoods of Kentucky to his assassination at Ford’s Theater.
$18.00
Author: Russell  Freedman

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Lord of the Deep
Working on a charter deep-sea fishing boat, Mikey wants to learn all he can from his adored stepfather Bill, one of the best skippers in Hawaii. But not all of the lessons he learns that summer are about lures and fishing lines – some are about making difficult choices.
$17.99
Author: Graham  Salisbury

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Love That Dog
An understanding teacher, a yearlong poetry journal project, and an inspiring author help Jack come to terms with his dog’s death and discover the power of poetry at the same time. Be sure to have a hankie within reach as you read this moving story told entirely in the free verse of Jack’s poetry journal.
$14.95
Author: Sharon  Creech

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Love, Ruby Lavender
9-year-old Ruby Lavender is devastated when her beloved grandmother (who is also her best friend) leaves their home in Halleleuia, Mississippi for the summer. Who will help her watch the new chicks hatch, keep arch-nemesis Melba Jane at bay, and reminisce about Grandpa Garnet?
$16.00
Author: Deborah  Wiles

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Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale
Mufaro has two beautiful daughters, but only one will prove to be “the most worthy and beautiful daughter in the land” and marry the King. This African folktale is a kind of Cinderella story, in which a beautiful and humble girl is rewarded for her strength of character. Steptoe won a Caldecott Honor Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award for his breathtaking illustrations of lush landscapes filled with the flora and fauna of Zimbabwe.
$15.95
Author: John  Steptoe
Illustrator: John Steptoe

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Out Of The Dust
Fourteen year-old Billie Jo faces her mother's death amid the harsh landscape of Oklahoma in the 1930's.
$15.95
Author: Karen  Hesse

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Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead
This colorful photo essay invites you to spend time with the Montaño Ruiz family as they celebrate the three-day Mexican festival of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, which coincides with Halloween.
$15.00
Author: George   Ancona
Illustrator: George Ancona, photographer

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Puss in Boots
A cunning cat with boots on his paws and tricks up his sleeve masterfully manages to get his poor, hapless owner noticed by the King, and more importantly, by the King’s daughter. Marcellino was awarded a Caldecott Honor medal for his witty and humorous illustrations for this droll French folktale.
$17.00
Author: Charles  Perrault
Illustrator: Fred Marcellino

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Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief
Sammy’s curiosity gets the best of her when she inadvertently witnesses a robbery through her binoculars - and waves to the robber! Now she’s got to use all of her fast-talking smarts to find out the thief’s identity – before he finds her. This is the first in the laugh-out-loud funny mystery series featuring this spunky seventh grade sleuth.
$15.00
Author: Wendelin  Van Draanen
Illustrator: Dan Yaccarino

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Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story
Seven Ashanti brothers finally stop their incessant quarrelling when they work together to fulfill their father’s dying wish. Written especially for Kwanzaa, this original story set in Ghana embodies the Nguzo Saba, or seven principles of Kwanzaa.
$15.95
Author: Angela Shelf  Medearis
Illustrator: Daniel Minter

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Shiloh
11-year-old Marty Preston will do whatever it takes to keep a scared beagle from its abusive owner – even if that means lying to his family and friends. This thought-provoking Newbery Medal winner is a powerful meditation on right and wrong.
$16.00
Author: Phyllis Reynolds  Naylor

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Snow-White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Tale from the Brothers Grimm
With poet Jarrell’s words and Burkert’s sumptuous and richly detailed paintings, the familiar fairy tale of a princess whose transcendent beauty sends her evil and envious stepmother into a murderous rage is transformed into a sublime work of art. Awarded a Caldecott Honor medal for the stunning illustrations, this is the picture book version of choice of this timeless tale.
$17.00
Author: Randall  Jarrell, translator
Illustrator: Nancy Ekholm Burkert

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Snowflake Bentley
This beguiling picture book biography of Wilson A. Bentley, a self-taught scientist with a lifelong passion for snow who developed a special technique for photographing individual snowflakes, won the Caldecott Medal for Azarian’s hand-tinted woodcut illustrations.
$16.00
Author: Jacqueline Briggs  Martin
Illustrator: Mary Azarian

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Starry Messenger: A Book Depicting the Life of a Famous Scientist, Mathematician, Astronomer, Philosopher, Physicist, Galileo
Born the same year as Shakespeare, the Italian astronomer, scientist and thinker Galileo Galilei challenged the prevailing notion of earth’s place in the heavens. This unique picture book biography was awarded the Caldecott Honor Medal for Sís’s stunningly intricate and detailed artwork and overall design.
$16.00
Author: Peter  Sís
Illustrator: Peter Sís

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The Chimpanzees I Love: Saving Their World and Ours
In this personal and personable account written especially for young readers, Dr. Jane Goodall chronicles her lifelong fascination with chimpanzees, as well as her international efforts to protect them from capture and extinction.
$17.95
Author: Jane  Goodall

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The Dark-Thirty: Southern Tales of the Supernatural
The Dark-Thirty – that half hour before nightfall, before the monsters come out – is the perfect time for a scary story. And master storyteller McKissack has crafted ten original tales rooted in African American history that will make you shiver in delicious fright.
$17.99
Author: Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrator: Brian Pinkney

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The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins: An Illuminating History of Mr. Waterhouse Hawkins, Artist and Lecturer
In the mid-19th century, most people had no idea what a dinosaur looked like – until Waterhouse Hawkins showed them with his amazing drawings and life-size models. Together with Selznick’s dramatic Caldecott Honor-winning illustrations, this entertaining and fascinating true story is a must read for any dinosaur fan.
$16.95
Author: Barbara  Kerley
Illustrator: Brian Selznick

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The Ear, The Eye And The Arm
A rousing adventure set in twenty-second century Zimbabwe.
$5.99
Author: Nancy  Farmer

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The Faithful Friend
Atmospheric West Indian folktale of two best friends, whose deep bond protects them from the evil sorcery of a wizard and a trio of zombies. Set on the Caribbean island of Martinique, this suspenseful, romantic tale in which kindness and loyalty are rewarded won the Caldecott Honor Medal.
$16.00
Author: Robert D. San Souci
Illustrator: Brian Pinkney

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The Gawgon and The Boy
Recovering from a bout with the “New Monia”, David’s joy at staying home from school turns to trepidation when his intimidating Aunt Annie (whom he has secretly named “The Gawgon”) offers to tutor him. But he soon loses his heart to her, and her passion for life and learning change his life forever.
$17.99
Author: Lloyd  Alexander

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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
This setting of the classic poem celebrating a pivotal moment in American history is imaginatively designed and strikingly illustrated with hand-tinted engravings by the Caldecott Honor winning artist of Casey at the Bat.
$17.95
Author: Henry Wadsworth  Longfellow
Illustrator: Christopher Bing

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The Treasure
Compelled by a recurring dream, a poor man named Isaac travels a great distance to the capital city to look for a treasure under the bridge by the royal palace – only to find that sometimes one must travel far to discover what is near.
$16.00
Author: Uri  Shulevitz
Illustrator: Uri Shulevitz

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The Wanderer
Thirteen year old Sophie is the only girl amongst the six-person crew of The Wanderer, sailing across the Atlantic. Her cousin Cody, the same age, is also a crew member. The story slowly unfolds through Sophie and Cody’s travel logs in this powerful Newbery Honor winner.
$16.95
Author: Sharon  Creech
Illustrator: David Diaz

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Witness
This is the engrossing, disturbing and ultimately hopeful story of a small Vermont town caught up in the racist tide of the KKK in the early 1920s. In a series of free verse poems, each in the distinctive voice of one of eleven townspeople, Hesse masterfully portrays a community that must face up to and begin to overcome the insidious evil of racism.
$16.95
Author: Karen  Hesse

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Words with Wings: A Treasury of African-American Poetry and Art
Twenty works of art by African-American artists accompany twenty poems by African-American poets in this powerful and elegant anthology.
$16.95
Author: Belinda  Rochelle, selector
Illustrator: Various Artists

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