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Monarch Award Nominees 2024 |
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Avocado asks "What am I?"
by Momoko Abe
"An avocado faces an identity crisis when it doesn't know if it's a fruit or a vegetable"
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There's a skeleton inside you!
by Idan Ben-Barak
An interactive tour of the human body depicts friendly aliens Quort and Oort, who ask for a hand when their spaceship breaks down while traveling to a birthday party before finding themselves on a layer-by-layer exploration of skin, muscles, nerves and more. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Our Friend Hedgehog : The Story of Us
by Lauren Castillo
Living on a tiny island with only a stuffed animal for company, a lonely Hedgehog embarks on a quest in the aftermath of a storm and makes new friends who help her discover the power of courage and teamwork. By the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Nana in the City.
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Swashby and the Sea
by Beth Ferry
No-nonsense Captain Swashby is used to the sea meeting all of his needs and when, after his retirement, new neighbors disturb his solitary life, the sea helps in just the right way
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Not Quite Snow White
by Ashley Franklin
Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part
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Capybara Is Friends With Everyone
by Maddie Frost
In this laughter-inducing picture book, Capybara, when a potential new friend doesn’t respond to his New Friend song, learns what lengths you do and DON’T need to go in order to be a good friend.
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How to Find a Fox
by Nilah Magruder
An adventurous little girl encounters more difficulties than she expected when she ventures into the woods to track down an elusive red fox, an effort marked by lighthearted advice to readers on how to stay ahead of clever fox tricks.
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Stormy : a Story About Finding a Forever Home
by Guojing
"In this heartwarming, wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers, a woman visits a park and discovers a pup hiding under a bench--scruffy, scared, and alone. With gentle coaxing, the woman tries to befriend the animal, but the dog is too scaredto let her near. Day after day, the woman tries--and day after day, the dog runs away. With perseverance and patience--and help from an enticing tennis ball--a tentative friendship begins. But it's not until a raging storm forces the two together that a joyous and satisfying friendship takes hold. Guojing poignantly explores how trust doesn't always come easily, but how, over time, and with kindness and determination, forever love can grow."--Amazon
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Ducks Run Amok!
by J. E. Morris
When noisy ducks arrive at a turtles pond and mistake their host for a green duck, the turtle struggles to find a way to reclaim his peace and quiet. By the creator of May I Please Have a Cookie?
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Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o
The Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders.
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Meesha Makes Friends
by Tom Percival
A creative youngster who has difficulties with social cues discovers a special talent that helps her navigate social situations and make friends. By the creator of Ravis Roar.
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Pizza! : A Slice of History
by Greg Pizzoli
Bursting with color, flavor and fun facts, this delightfuland delicioushistory of pizza takes readers through time and around the globe to serve up the real story of the worlds favorite food.
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Ship in a Bottle
by Andrew Prahin
Setting off in her ship in a bottle in search of a new home, Mouse faces many challenges along the way until she finally finds refuge on the shores of an enormous city, where she is welcomed by friends of all shapes and sizes.
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Chez Bob
by Bob Shea
Comic genius Bob Shea cooks up a tasty tale that proves anyone, even hungry alligators, can have a change of heart and learn to be a good friend.
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Mel Fell
by Corey R. Tabor
A heartwarming celebration of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith depicts an endearing, courageous kingfisher who falls down, down, down before learning to fly up, up, up. By the Geisel Award-winning creator of Fox the Tiger.
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Ogilvy
by Deborah Underwood
An individually minded bunny's first attempts to make friends in a new hometown are challenged by unfamiliar traditions that separate the activities of bunnies who wear dresses from those of bunnies who wear sweaters. By the best-selling author of The Quiet Book
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Someone builds the dream
by Lisa Wheeler
A sumptuous tribute to the dedicated and talented people who construct our world combines spare rhymes with high-detail spreads depicting laborers who use their skills and hard work to build homes, farms, amusement parks and other structures. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
by Kat Zhang
Loving to help her family members prepare delicious Chinese bao buns, fearless young Amy Wu is frustrated when her bao keep coming out all wrong, before a creative idea gives her another chance to perfect her skills.
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