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Best of 2018

YOUNGER READERS

Agee, Jon. Life on Mars.
In this sly, well-paced story, a young space explorer, certain there is life on Mars, sets out to prove it. E AGE livebrary

Arnold, Tedd, Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss. Noodleheads See the Future.
With a nod to folktales, two zany brothers named Mac and Mac (who happen to be macaroni noodles) wow audiences with their hilarity and gullibility. (Geisel Honor Book) J-GRAPHIC ARN livebrary

Barnett, Mac.  Triangle.
Triangle decides to play a mean joke on Square, but things don’t quite turn out the way he hoped. E BAR livebrary

Barnett, Mac.  The Wolf, the Duck, & the Mouse.
A mouse & duck find the upsides to being swallowed by a wolf. E BAR

Buitrago, Jairo.  Walk with Me.
A young girl shows great courage as she takes on adult tasks and waits for her mother to come home from the factory. E BUIhoopla livebrary

Butler, Dori. 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. (Geisel Honor Book) E 428 BUT hoopla livebrary

Cooper, Elisha.  Big Cat, Little Cat.
Distinctly expressive lines, boldly contrasting illustrations, and minimal text draw the reader into this beautifully poignant story of love, learning and loss. (Caldecott Honor Book) E COO livebrary

Cordell, Matthew.  Wolf in the Snow.
In this wordless picture book, a girl and a wolf pup, both lost in a snowstorm, need help from each other to find their way home. (Caldecott Medal Book) E COR livebrary

Cornwall, Gaia.  Jabari Jumps.
Today is the day Jabari is going to jump from the high dive and he is almost, absolutely sure he is ready. E COR

Deedy, Carment Agra. The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!
The new mayor of La Paz has outlawed singing of any kind, but a rooster arrives who will just not be quiet. E DEE

Elya, Susan Middleton. La Princesa and the Pea.
This lively, playful retelling of the classic fairy tale is set in Peru and incorporates Peruvian cultural elements. Illus. by Juana Martinez-Neal  (Belpré Illustrator Award Book) E ELY livebrary

Engle, Margarita.  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. E ENG

Fogliano, Julie.  When’s My Birthday?
A child clamors to know the answer to the most important question of all in this cheerful celebration of self. E FOG

Jenkins, Emily.  A Greyhound, a Groundhog.
New friends, greyhound and groundhog romp together through the enchantingly pages in this chase of words, rhythm and shape. E JEN livebrary

Kugler, Tina.  Snail & Worm Again.
Good friends support each other through three easy to read, gently humorous stories. (Geisel Honor Book) E 428 KUG hoopla livebrary

Levinson, Cynthia.  The Youngest Marcher.
The 1963 Birmingham protest was successfully accomplished by youth. The youngest at nine Audrey Faye Hendricks, proves that even the smallest voice makes a difference. E-B HENDRICKS

Liniers.  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. J-GRAPHIC LIN

Luyken, Corinna.  The Book of Mistakes.
Stunning illustrations illuminate the creative process about how mistakes can open the door to a bigger picture. E LUY livebrary

McDonnell, Patrick.  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. E MCD livebrary

Meisel, Paul  I See a Cat.
Youngest readers will find success in the story of a dog who is increasingly frustrated by the glass door that separates it from the things it sees outside. (Geisel Honor Book) E 428 MEI

Mello, Roger.  You Can’t Be Too Careful.
Cause and effect is explored in this tale of a rose, a cat, a gardener and a broken heart. (Batchelder Honor Book) GOLDSTAR MEL livebrary

Naberhaus, Sarvinder.  Blue Sky, White Stars.
Strikingly beautiful paintings and just a few words invite readers to rethink the meaning of patriotic phrases and ideas. E NAB livebrary

Naumann-Villemin, Christine.  When a Wolf Is Hungry.
Dapper wolf Edmond Bigsnout attempts to eat a fellow city-dwelling rabbit, but is thwarted at every turn by the bunny and his neighbors. (Batchelder Honor Book) E NAU

Portis, Antoinette.  Now.
A young girl's simple joys and experiences will guide readers into appreciation of the here and now in this charming meditation. E POR

Smith, Lane.  A Perfect Day.
The cat, the dog, the chickadee and the squirrel are having a perfect day, until the bear shows up. E SMI

Snyder, Laurel.  Charlie & Mouse.
Charlie and Mouse, two hilarious brothers, talk to bed lumps, plan a spontaneous neighborhood party, sell rocks and invent new bedtime traditions. (Geisel Award Book) E 428 SNY hoopla livebrary

Stead, Philip C.  The Only Fish in the Sea.
Pack your fishing poles and paint buckets, as you embark on a quest with Sadie and Sherman to rescue Ellsworth the goldfish. E STE

Yoon, Salina.  My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories.
These short and hilarious stories of three friends are a fun experience for early readers.  (Geisel Honor Book) E YOO livebrary

MIDDLE READERS

Applegate, Katherine. Wishtree.
Red is a quiet wishing tree, and receives the hopes and dreams of the neighborhood. When an immigrant family arrives in the community and is harassed, Red is motivated to act. J APP livebrary

Brown, Don and Michael Perfit.  Older Than Dirt: A Wild But True History of the Earth.
Packed with 14 billion years of history, this slim and entertaining science comic explains the formation of our planet, from the Big Bang to the present day. J-GRAPHIC 551.7 BRO hoopla livebrary

Frier, Raphaele.  Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education.
Readers discover Malala Yousafzai’s early family life in Pakistan, and how she became a global advocate for justice.  J-B YOUSAFZAI hoopla

Jamieson, Victoria.  All’s Faire in Middle School.
The road of middle school friendship is a quest for connection and a search for identity. In graphic novel format we are witness Imogene’s growth and pride in her family and in herself. J-GRAPHIC JAM livebrary

Macy, Sue.  Trudy’s Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm.
A stunning picture book biography of Gertrude Ederle follows her on her record breaking swim and her place in the history. E-B EDERLE livebrary

Martin, Jacqueline Briggs and June Jo Lee.  Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix.
Graffiti-inspired illustrations bring to life the story of food truck/fresh food movement pioneer Chef Choi. (Sibert Honor Book) J-B CHOI hoopla

Newman, Patricia.  Sea Otter Heroes: The Predator That Saved an Ecosystem.
Newman invites readers into a modern science mystery and the amazing discovery about sea otters that gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems. (Sibert Honor Book) J 599.769 NEW hoopla livebrary

Phi, Bao.  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. (Caldecott Honor Book) E PHI livebrary

Roy, Katherine.  How to Be an Elephant.
Expressive and immersive illustrations invite readers to witness the miracle of a newborn elephant learning how to walk, smell, communicate, and eat. J 599.67 ROY

Schlitz, Laura Amy.  Princess Cora and the Crocodile.
A princess’s wish gone wrong leads to a cream-puff loving, wig-wearing, chandelier-swinging, king-chasing Crocodile, and in the end, a happier royal family. J-FAN SCH hoopla

Winter, Jonah.  Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality.
The woman who would go on to become America’s second female Supreme Court Justice faced and conquered injustice through her young life. J-B GINSBURG livebrary

OLDER READERS

Behar, Ruth.  Lucky Broken Girl.
In this emotionally charged tale, Ruthie’s world is uprooted from Cuba to NYC. After progressing in a new school, an unexpected accident traps her in a body-cast which leads her to find freedom through art. (Belpré Author Award Book) J-HF BEH livebrary

Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker.  The War I Finally Won.
As the second world war continues Ada discovers that her disability doesn’t define her and that family takes many shapes in this stunning sequel. J-HF BRA livebrary

Burns, Loree Griffin.  Life on Surtsey: Iceland’s Upstart Island.
Burns chronicles the fascinating birth and evolution of Surtsey, the youngest island on Earth, and one researcher’s almost 50 year study of the environs. J 577.5 BUR livebrary

Carter, Caela.  Forever, or a Long, Long Time.
In a heartbreaking and lovely novel, foster children Flora and her brother, invent a past and struggle to trust in their new family. J CAR hoopla livebrary

Flying Lessons & Other Stories.
Readers will see themselves in this varied collection of sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant stories. J-SS FLY livebrary

Frank, Steven B.  Armstrong and Charlie.
Coming from two economic and racial environments, a strong friendship develops. Told in alternating voices, we are given insight to the intimate lives of each family. J-HF FRA hoopla livebrary

Golio, Gary.  Strange Fruit: Billie Holiday and the Power of a Protest Song.
Art and text combine to recreate the discomfort and power of Billie Holiday and her iconic song Strange Fruit. J-B HOLIDAY livebrary

Kelly, Erin Entrada.  Hello, Universe.
Told from various viewpoints that include a bully, a deaf girl, a fortune teller and more, a rescue is performed revealing bravery in the midst of fear. (Newbery Medal Book) J KEL hoopla livebrary

Khan, Hena.  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. When the Islamic center is vandalized, Amina values her culture and finds her voice. J KHA livebrary

Perez, Celia C.  The First Rule of Punk.
Malu and her “superMexican” mother move across the country, leaving behind her world and a father who gets her punk identity. Through new friends and Zines she connects to her roots in an authentic way. (Belpré Author Honor Book) J PER livebrary

Snyder, Laurel.  Orphan Island.
Jinny, along with eight other children, live on an idyllic, secluded island. Following its rules, Jinny ages out and resists leaving.  The fundamental mystery causes distress and anxiety. J-FAN SNY hoopla livebrary

Weatherford, Carole.  Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library.
The handsome biography of Afro-Puerto Rican Arturo Schomburg introduces his efforts to collect and correct the history of the contributions of “Africa’s sons and daughters”. J-B SCHOMBURG hoopla livebrary

Wolk, Lauren.  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. J WOL livebrary

ALL AGES

Barnes, Derrick.  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. Illus. by Gordon C. James. (Newbery Honor Book & Caldecott Honor Book) E BAR livebrary

Chin, Jason.  Grand Canyon.
Geology comes alive in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon. Concise explanations of natural history of the canyon run in tandem with a “wordless” visual story of a girl and her father hiking. (Caldecott Honor Book & Sibert Honor Book) J 917.91 CHI

Eggers, Dave.  Her Right Foot.
Part history and part call to action, this nonfiction picture book reminds readers of the genesis of the Statue of Liberty and its relevance today. J 974.71 EGG hoopla livebrary

Harris, Chris.  I’m Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-ups.
Hilarity and nonsense characterize this illustrated poetry collection that engages the reader in a lively conversation between the writer and illustrator. J 811.6 HAR livebrary

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