Pura Belpre Award BOOK LIST

Pura Belpre Award Winnters 1996-

2010 Winners

For narrative

Medal winner 

Julia Alvarez. Return to Sender (Alfred A. Knopf)

Honor books 

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand. Diego: Bigger Than Life, illustrated by David Diaz (Marshall Cavendish Children) 

Georgina Lázaro. Federico García Lorca, illustrated by Enrique S. Moreiro (Lectorum Publications Inc., a subsidiary of Scholastic Inc.)

For illustration

Medal winner 

Rafael López. Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day; Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros. Written by Pat Mora. (Rayo, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)

Honor books 

David Diaz. Diego: Bigger Than Life. Written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand. (Marshall Cavendish Children) 

Yuyi Morales. My Abuelita. Written by Tony Johnston. (Harcourt Children's Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) 

John Parra. Gracias. Thanks. Written by Pat Mora. (Lee & Low Books Inc.)

2009 Winners

For narrative

Medal winner 

Margarita Engle. The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom (Henry Holt)

Honor books 

Yuyi Morales. Just In Case (A Neal Porter Book published by Roaring Brook Press) 

Francisco Jiménez. Reaching Out (Houghton Mifflin Company) 

Lucía González. The Storyteller’s Candle / La velita de los cuentos, illustrated by Lulu Delacre (Children’s Book Press)

For illustration

Medal winner 

Yuyi Morales. Just In Case (A Neal Porter Book published by Roaring Brook Press)

Honor books 

Rudy Gutierrez. Papá and Me, written by Arthur Dorros (Rayo, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) 

Lulu Delacre. The Storyteller’s Candle / La velita de los cuentos, written by Lucía González (Children’s Book Press) 

Amy Córdova. What Can You Do With a Rebozo? Written by Carmen Tafolla (Tricycle Press, an imprint of Ten Speed Press)

2008 Winners

For narrative

Medal winner 

Margarita Engle. The Poet Slave of Cuba: A Biography of Juan Francisco Manzano. Illustrated by Sean Qualls  (Holt, 2006)

Honor books 

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand. Frida: ¡Viva la vida! Long Live Life! (Marshall Cavendish, 2007) 

Carmen Agra Deedy. Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale. Illustrated by Michael Austin (Peachtree, 2007) 

Marisa Montes.  Los Gatos Black on Halloween, illustrated by Yuyi Morales. (Holt, 2006)

For illustration

Medal winner 

Yuyi Morales. Los Gatos Black on Halloween. Written by Marisa Montes. (Holt, 2006)

Honor Books 

Raúl Colón. My Name is Gabito: The Life of Gabriel García Márquez/Me llamo Gabito: la vida de Gabriel García Márquez. Written by Monica Brown. (Luna Rising, 2007) 

Maya Christina Gonzalez. My Colors, My World/Mis colores, mi mundo. (Children's Book Press, 2007)

2006 Winners

For narrative

Medal winner 

Viola Canales.  The Tequila Worm. (Wendy Lamb Books, a division of Random House, 2005).

Honor books 

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand.  César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can! Illustrated by David Diaz. (Marshall Cavendish, 2004) 

Pat Mora. Doña Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart. Illustrated by Raul Colón. (Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House, 2005) 

Pam Muñoz Ryan. Becoming Naomi León. (Scholastic Press, 2004)

For illustration

Medal winner: 

Raul Colón. Doña Flor: A Tall Tale About a Giant Woman with a Great Big Heart. Written by Pat Mora. (Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House, 2005)

Honor books: 

Selected and illustrated by Lulu Delacre. Arrorró, Mi Niño: Latino Lullabies and Gentle Games. (Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2004) 

David Diaz.  César: ¡Sí, Se Puede! Yes, We Can! Written by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand. (Marshall Cavendish, 2004) 

Rafael López, Illustrator.  My Name Is Celia/ Me Llamo Celia: The Life of Celia Cruz/ La Vida de Celia Cruz. Written by Monica Brown. (Luna Rising, a bilingual imprint of Rising Moon, 2004)

2004 Winners

For narrative

Medal winner 

Julia Alvarez.  Before We Were Free. (Alfred A. Knopf, 2002)

Honor books 

Nancy Osa. Cuba 15. (Delacorte Press, 2003) 

Amada Irma Pérez. My Diary from Here to There/Mi Diario de Aquí Hasta Allá.  (Children's Book Press)

For Illustration

Medal winner 

Yuyi Morales. Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book (Chronicle Books, 2003)

Honor books 

Robert Casilla, Illustrator. Written by L. King Pérez. First Day in Grapes. (Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2002) 

David Diaz, Illustrator. Written by Nancy Andrews-Goebel.  The Pot That Juan Built. (Lee & Low Books, Inc., 2002) 

Yuyi Morales, Illustrator. Written by Kathleen Krull.  Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez. (Harcourt, Inc., 2003)

2002 Winners

For Narrative

Medal winner 

Blog √ Pam Munoz Ryan. Esperanza Rising (Scholastic Press, 2000)

Honor books 

Francisco Jiménez. Breaking Through. (Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001)

Francisco X. Alarcón. Iguanas in the Snow. Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez. (Children's Book Press)

For Illustration

Medal winner 

Susan Guevara, Illustrator. Written by Gary Soto. Chato and the Party Animals (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2000)

Honor book 

Joe Cepeda, Illustrator. Retold by Marisa Montes. Juan Bobo Goes to Work. (HarperCollins, 2000)

2000 Winners

For narrative

Medal winner 

Alma Flor Ada. Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in Cuba. (Atheneum Books, 1998).

Honor books 

Francisco X. Alarcón. From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems/ Del Ombligo de la Luna y Otro Poemas de Verano. Illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez. (Children's Book Press, 1998).

Juan Felipe Herrera. Laughing out Loud, I Fly: Poems in English and Spanish. Illustrated by Karen Barbour. (HarperCollins, 1998).

For Illustration

Medal winner 

Carmen Lomas Garza. Magic Windows. (Children's Book Press, 1999).

Honor books 

George Ancona. Barrio: José's Neighborhood. (Harcourt Brace, 1998).

Felipe Dávalos. The Secret Stars. Text by Joseph Slate. (Marshall Cavendish, 1998).

Amelia Lau Carling. Mama & Papa Have a Store. (Dial Books, 1998).

1998 Winners

For narrative

Medal winner 

Martinez, Victor. Parrot in the Oven: mi vida. (Joanna Cotler/HarperCollins, 1996).

Honor books 

Alarcón, Francisco. Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems / Jitomates Risueños y otros poemas de primavera illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez (Children's Book Press, 1997).

Martinez, Floyd. Spirits of the High Mesa (Arte Público Press, 1997).

For illustration

Medal Winner 

Snapshots from the Wedding, illustrated by Stephanie Garcia. Text: Gary Soto (Putnam, 1997).

Honor books 

Lomas Garza, Carmen. In My Family / En mi familia (Children's Book Press, 1996).

Sánchez, Enrique O. The Golden Flower: a Taino Myth from Puerto Rico text by Nina Jaffe (Simon & Schuster, 1996).

Silva, Simón. Gathering the Sun: an Alphabet in Spanish and English text by Alma Flor Ada; English translation by Rosa Zubizarreta (Lothrop, 1997).

1996 Winners

For narrative

Medal winner 

Cofer, Judith Ortiz. An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio (Melanie Kroupa / Orchard Books, 1995).

Honor books 

González, Lucía. The Bossy Gallito / El Gallo de Bodas: A Traditional Cuban Folktale illustrated by Lulu Delacre (Scholastic, 1994).

Soto, Gary. Baseball in April, and Other Stories (Harcourt, 1994).

For illustration

Medal winner 

Guevara, Susan. Chato's Kitchen written by Gary Soto (Putnam, 1995).

Honor books 

Ancona, George. Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead (Lothrop, 1993). 

Also published in a Spanish language edition: Pablo Recuerda: La Fiesta de Día de los Muertos (Lothrop, 199 3).

Delacre, Lulu. The Bossy Gallito / El Gallo de Bodas: A Traditional Cuban Folktale retold by Lucía González (Scholastic, 1994).

Lomas Garza, Carmen. Family Pictures / Cuadros de Familia. Spanish language text by Rosalma Zubizaretta (Children's Book Press, 1990).

Christopher Awards, book for Young People, BOOK LIST

Christopher Awards Books for Young People

2010  AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Preschool
Ten Days and Nine Nights: An Adoption Story, by Yumi Heo
(Schwartz & Wade Books/Random House Children's Books)

Ages 6-8
Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle,
by Major Brian Dennis, Kirby Larson & Mary Nethery 
(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers/Hachette Book Group, Inc.)

Ages 8-10
Most Loved in All the World,
by Tonya Cherie Hegamin, illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera
(Houghton Mifflin Company)

Ages 10-12
Extra Credit, by Andrew Clements, illustrated by Mark Elliott
(Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing)

Young Adult
A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean,
by Tori Murden McClure
(Collins/HarperCollins Publishers)

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2009 AWARDS---BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Preschool
Close to You: How Animals Bond, by Kimiko Kajikawa
(Henry Holt Books for Young Readers/Henry Holt and Company, LLC)

Ages 6-8
That Book Woman, by Heather Henson, illustrated by David Small 
(Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing)

Ages 8-10
Clementine’s Letter, by Sara Pennypacker, illustrated by Marla Frazee
(Disney-Hyperion/Disney Book Group)

Ages 10-12
Shooting the Moon, by Frances O’Roark Dowell
(Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing)

Young Adult
Sunrise Over Fallujah, by Walter Dean Myers
(Scholastic Press/Scholastic Inc.)

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2008 AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Preschool
Taking a Bath with the Dog and Other Things That Make Me Happy, by Scott Menchin (Candlewick Press)

Ages 6 – 8
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?, by Margaret McNamara; Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
(Schwartz & Wade Books/Random House Children's Books)

Ages 8 – 10
Owen & Mzee: The Language of Friendship, by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff & Dr. Paula Kahumbu; Photographs by Peter Greste (Scholastic Press/Scholastic, Inc.)

Ages 10 – 12
The Wild Girls, by Pat Murphy (Viking/Penguin Young Readers Group)

Young Adult
Diamonds in the Shadow, by Caroline B. Cooney (Delacorte Press/Random House Children's Books)

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2007 AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Preschool
Hero Cat, by Eileen Spinelli, Illustrated by Jo Ellen McAllister Stammen (Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books)

Ages 6 – 8
How We Are Smart, by W. Nikola-Lisa, Illustrated by Sean Qualls (Lee & Low Books Inc.)

Ages 8 – 10
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, by Kate DiCamillo, Illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline (Candlewick Press)

Ages 10 – 12
Listen!, by Stephanie S. Tolan (HarperCollins Children’s Books/HarperCollins Publishers)

Young Adult
Bread and Roses, Too, by Katherine Paterson (Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Company)

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2006 AWARDS---BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Preschool
Am I a Color Too?, by Heidi Cole & Nancy Vogl, illustrated by Gerald Purnell
(Illumination Arts Publishing Company, Inc.)

Ages 6 – 8
I Could Do That! Esther Morris Gets Women the Vote, by Linda Arms White, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
(Melanie Kroupa Books/Farrar Straus Giroux)

Ages 8 – 10
Game Day, by Tiki Barber and Ronde Barber with Robert Burleigh, illustrated by Barry Root
(Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)

Ages 10 – 12
Friendship According to Humphrey, by Betty G. Birney
(G. P. Putnam’s Sons/Penguin Young Readers Group)

Young Adult
Hitch, by Jeanette Ingold (Harcourt, Inc.)

2005 AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Preschool
Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo, by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Doug Cushman
(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)

Ages 6-8
The Hungry Coat: A Tale from Turkey, written & illustrated by Demi
(Margaret K. McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing)

Ages 8-10
Shredderman: Secret Identity, by Wendelin Van Draanen, illustrated by Brian Biggs
(Alfred A. Knopf/Random House Children’s Books)

Ages 10-12
The Teacher’s Funeral: A Comedy in Three Parts, by Richard Peck
(Dial Books for Young Readers/Penguin Young Readers Group)

Young Adult
Thura’s Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq, by Thura Al-Windawi (Viking Children’s Books/Penguin Young Readers Group)

2004 AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Little Bear’s Little Boat, by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
(Clarion Books/Houghton Mifflin Company)

The Dot, written & illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
(Candlewick Press)

Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez, by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Yuyi Morales
(Harcourt, Inc.)

Iqbal, by Francesco D’Adamo
(Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing)

The Silent Boy, by Lois Lowry
(Houghton Mifflin Company/Walter Lorraine Books)

2003 AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Preschool
People Mole and the Baby Bird, by Marjorie Newman, illustrated by Patrick Benson
(Bloomsbury Children’s Books)

Ages 6-8
Dear Mrs. Larue: Letters from Obedience School, written & illustrated by Mark Teague
(Scholastic Press)

Ages 8-10
The Ugly Princess and the Wise Fool, by Margaret Gray, illustrated by Randy Cecil
(Henry Holt and Company, LLC)

Ages 10-12
Pictures of Hollis Woods, by Patricia Reilly Giff (Wendy Lamb Books/Random House Children’s Books)

Young Adult
Left for Dead, by Pete Nelson (Delacorte Press/Random House Children’s Books)

2002 AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Preschool
Kiss Good Night, by Amy Hest, illustrated by Anita Jeram
(Candlewick Press)

Ages 6-8
Beatrice’s Goat, by Page McBrier, illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter
(Anne Schwartz Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers)

Ages 8-10
Love That Dog, by Sharon Creech
(Joanna Cotler Books/HarperCollins Publishers)

Ages 10-12
Uncle Daddy, by Ralph Fletcher (Henry Holt and Company, LLC)

Young Adult
Soldier X, by Don Wulffson (Viking Children’s Books)

Witness, by Karen Hesse (Scholastic Press)

2001 AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Ages 6-8

How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?  by Jane Yolen

Ages 8-10

The Mousery by Charlotte Pomerantz

Ages 10-12

Blog √The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark by Carmen Agra Deedy

Ages 12 and up

Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer

Young Adult

The Wanderer by Sharon Creech

2000 AWARDS----BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Ages 4-6
I Love You Kangaroo by Emma Chichester Clark

Ages 7-9
Good Luck, Mrs. K! by Louise Borden

Ages 8-10
Love That Dog, by Sharon Creech
(Joanna Cotler Books/HarperCollins Publishers)

Ages 12 and up

Stop Pretending: What Happened When My Sister Went Crazy by Sonya Sones

Young People of All Ages

Grandad's Prayers of the Earth by Douglas Wo

Charlotte Zolotov Award BOOK LIST

Charlotte Zolatov Awards

2011 Winner

1. Khan, Rukhsana. Big Red Lollipop. Illustrated by Sophie Blackall. Viking, 2010. 32 pages. Ages 6-9

2011 Honor Books

1. Graham, Bob. April and Esme: Tooth Fairies. U.S. edition: Candlewick Press, 2010. 36 pages. Ages 3-8
3. Markle, Sandra. Hip-Pocket Papa. Illustrated by Alan Marks. Charlesbridge, 2010. 32 pages. Ages 4-8
5. Stead, Philip C.. A Sick Day for Amos McGee. Illustrated by Erin E. Stead. A Neal Porter Book / Roaring Brook Press, 2010. 32 pages. Ages 3-8
7. Willems, Mo. City Dog, Country Frog. Illustrated by Jon J Muth. Hyperion, 2010. 56 pages. Ages 3-7

2011 Highly Commended Titles

1. Brown, Monica. Chavela and the Magic Bubble. Illustrated by Magaly Morales. Clarion, 2010. 32 pages. Ages 4-8
3. Foley, Greg. Willoughby & the Moon. Balzer + Bray / HarperCollins, 2010. 32 pages. Ages 3-7
5. Henkes, Kevin . My Garden. Greenwillow / HarperCollins, 2010. 32 pages. Ages 3-6
7. Hines, Anna Grossnickle. I Am a Backhoe. Tricycle Press, 2010. 40 pages. Ages 2-5
9. Raschka, Chris. Little Black Crow. A Richard Jackson Book / Atheneum, 2010. 32 pages. Ages 4-7
11. Williams, Karen Lynn. A Beach Tail. Illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Boyds Mills Press, 2010. 32 pages. Ages 3-7

2010 Winner

1. Tafolla, Carmen. What Can You Do With a Paleta?. Illustrated by Magaly Morales. Tricycle Press, 2009. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 6

2010 Honor Books

1. Heide, Florence Parry. Princess Hyacinth (The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated). Illustrated by Lane Smith. Schwartz & Wade, 2009. 40 pages. Ages 5 - 9
3. Henkes, Kevin. Birds. Illustrated by Laura Dronzek. Greenwillow Books / HarperCollins, 2009. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 7
5. Stein, David Ezra. Pouch!. Putnam, 2009. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 4

2010 Highly Commended Titles

1. Fox, Mem. Hello Baby!. Illustrated by Steve Jenkins. Beach Lane, 2009. 32 pages. Ages 1 - 3
3. Kasza, Keiko. Ready for Anything. Putnam, 2009. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 7
5. Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux. Who Will I Be, Lord?. Illustrated by Sean Qualls. Random House, 2009. 32 pages. Ages 5 - 8
7. Stewart, Melissa . Under the Snow. Illustrated by Constance R. Bergum. Peachtree, 2009. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8

2009 Winner

1. Graham, Bob. How to Heal a Broken Wing. U.S. edition: Candlewick Press, 2008. 40 pages. Ages 3-8

2009 Honor Books

1. Averbeck, Jim. In a Blue Room. Illustrated by Tricia Tusa. Harcourt, 2008. 32 pages. Ages 3-6
3. Bryant, Jen. A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams. Illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Eerdmans, 2008. 36 pages. Ages 7-10
5. Rumford, James. Silent Music: A Story of Bagdhad. A Neal Porter Book / Roaring Brook Press, 2008. 32 pages. Ages 7-9
7. Shulevitz, Uri . How I Learned Geography. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2008. 32 pages. Ages 4-8

2009 Highly Commended Titles

1. Amato, Mary . The Chicken of the Family . Illustrated by Delphine Durand. Putnam, 2008. 32 pages. Ages 4-7
3. Cutbill, Andy. The Cow That Laid an Egg. Illustrated by Russell Ayto. U.S. edition: HarperCollins, 2008. 32 pages. Ages 4-9
5. Foley, Greg. Don't Worry Bear. Viking, 2008. 32 pages. Ages 3-6
7. Henkes, Kevin. Old Bear. Greenwillow/HarperCollins, 2008. 24 pages. Ages 2-6
9. McDonald, Megan. Hen Hears Gossip. Illustrated by Joung Un Kim. Greenwillow/HarperCollins, 2008. 32 pages. Ages 4-7
11. Smith, Jr., Charles R.. Dance with Me. Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones. Candlewick Press, 2008. 20 pages. Ages birth-3

2008 Winner

1. Foley, Greg. Thank You Bear. Viking, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 3-7

2008 Honor Books

1. Bean, Jonathan. At Night. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 3-7
3. Perkins, Lynne Rae. Pictures from Our Vacation. Greenwillow Books / HarperCollins, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 6-9
5. Schaefer, Carole Lexa. Dragon Dancing. Illustrated by Pierr Morgan. Viking, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 3-6

2008 Highly Commended Titles

1. Boelts, Maribeth. Those Shoes. Illustrated by Noah Z. Jones. Candlewick Press, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 5-8
3. Harrington, Janice . The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County. Illustrated by Shelley Jackson. Melanie Kroupa Books / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 5-8
5. Henkes, Kevin. A Good Day. Greenwillow Books / HarperCollins, 2007. 24 pages. Ages 2-6
7. Jenkins, Emily. What Happens on Wednesdays. Illustrated by Lauren Castillo. Frances Foster Books / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 3-6
9. McKissack, Patricia C.. The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. Schwartz & Wade, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 5-8
11. Pennypacker, Sara. Pierre in Love. Illustrated by Petra Mathers. Orchard Books / Scholastic, 2007. 40 pages. Age 5-9
13. Quigley, Mary. Granddad's Fishing Buddy. Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch. Dial, 2007. 32 pages. Ages 4-8
15. Wheeler, Lisa. Jazz Baby. Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Harcourt, 2007. 32 pages. Ages birth-3

2007 Winner

1. McCarty, Peter. Moon Plane. Henry Holt, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 3-6

2007 Honor Books

1. Look, Lenore. Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding. Illustrated by Yumi Heo. Anne Schwartz / Atheneum, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 3-7
3. Smith, Linda. Mrs. Crump's Cat. Illustrated by David Roberts. HarperCollins, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 4-8

2007 Highly Commended Titles

1. Balouch, Kristen. Mystery Bottle. Hyperion, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 4-8
3. Becker, Shari. Maxwell's Mountain. Illustrated by Nicole Wong. Charlesbridge, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 4-7
5. Bunting, Eve. One Green Apple. Illustrated by Ted Lewin. Clarion, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 5-8
7. Cruise, Robin. Little Mamá Forgets. Illustrated by Stacey Dressen-McQueen. Melanie Kroupa Books / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 3-6
9. Henkes, Kevin. Lilly's Big Day. Greenwillow / HarperCollins, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 4-8
11. Schaefer, Lola M. . An Island Grows. Illustrated by Cathie Felstead. Greenwillow / HarperCollins, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 4-7
13. Weeks, Sarah. Overboard!. Illustrated by Sam Williams. Harcourt, 2006. 32 pages. Ages 1-3
15. Willis, Jeanne. Gorilla! Gorilla!. Illustrated by Tony Ross. U.S. edition: Athenuem, 2006. 24 pages. Ages 4-8

2006 Winner

1. Rodman, Mary Ann. My Best Friend. Illustrated by E. B. Lewis. Viking, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 5-8

2006 Honor Books

1. McKissack, Patricia C. and Onawumi Jean Moss . Precious and the Boo Hag. Illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker. An Anne Swartz Book / Atheneum, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 5-8
3. Muth, Jon J. Zen Shorts. Scholastic Press, 2005. 40 pages. Ages 4-8

2006 Highly Commended Titles

1. Bee, William. Whatever . Candlewick Press, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 4-7
3. Bergman, Mara. Snip, Snap! What's That?. Illustrated by Nick Maland. U.S. edition: Greenwillow / HarperCollins, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 3-6
5. Graham, Bob. Oscar’s Half Birthday. Candlewick Press, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 3-6
7. Juster, Norton. The Hello, Goodbye Window. Illustrated by Chris Raschka. Michael di Capua Books / Hyperion, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 3-7
9. King, Stephen Michael. Mutt Dog! . Harcourt, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 3-7
11. Patricelli, Leslie. Binky. Candlewick Press, 2005. 24 pages. Ages 1-3
13. Savadier, Elivia. No Haircut Today! . A Neal Porter Book / Roaring Brook Press, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 2-5
15. Turner, Sandy. Cool Cat, Hot Dog. Atheneum, 2005. 40 pages. Ages 5-10
17. Willems, Mo. Leonardo the Terrible Monster. Hyperion, 2005. 32 pages. Ages 3-7

2005 Winner

1. Henkes, Kevin. Kitten's First Full Moon. Greenwillow Books / HarperCollins, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 5

2005 Honor Books

1. Thompson, Lauren. Polar Bear Night. Illustrated by Stephen Savage. Scholastic Press, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 2-5
3. Willems, Mo. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Hyperion, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 6
5. Woodson, Jacqueline. Coming On Home Soon. Illustrated by E. B. Lewis. Putnam, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 5-8

2005 Highly Commended Titles

1. Beaumont, Karen. Baby Danced the Polka. Illustrated by Jennifer Plecas. Dial, 2004. 20 pages. Ages birth - 3 years
3. Buehner, Caralyn. Superdog: The Heart of a Hero. Illustrated by Mark Buehner. Harper Collins, 2004. Ages 5-9
5. Dunrea, Oliver . BooBoo. Houghton Mifflin, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 6 months- 2 years
7. Durant, Alan. Always and Forever. Illustrated by Debi Gliori. U.S. edition: Harcourt, 2004. 24 pages. Ages 3 - 6
9. English, Karen. Hot Day on Abbott Avenue. Illustrated by Javaka Steptoe. Clarion, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 5 - 9
11. Hoberman, Mary Ann. Whose Garden Is It? . Illustrated by Jane Dyer. Gulliver Books / Harcourt, 2004. 36 pages. Ages 2-4
13. Horowitz, Dave. A Monkey Among Us. Harper Festival / Harper Collins, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 4-7
15. MachLachlan, Patricia and Emily MachLachlan . Bittle. Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. Joanna Cotler Books / HarperCollins, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 3-7
17. Schaefer, Carole Lexa. The Biggest Soap. Illustrated by Stacey Dressen-McQueen. Melanie Kroupa / Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2004. 32 pages. Ages 4-7

2004 Winner

1. Schwartz, Amy. What James Likes Best. A Richard Jackson Book / Atheneum, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 5

2004 Honor Books

1. Coy, John. Two Old Potatoes and Me. Illustrated by Carolyn Fisher. Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
3. O'Connel, Rebecca. The Baby Goes Beep. Illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max. Deborah Brodie Book / Roaring Brook Press, 2003. 24 pages. Ages 6 months and older
5. Paye, Won-Ldy and Margaret H. Lippert . Mrs. Chicken and the Hungry Crocodile. Illustrated by Julie Paschkis. Henry Holt, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 4-7
7. Rumford, James. Calabash Cat and His Amazing Journey. Houghton Mifflin, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
9. Shannon, George. Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!. Illustrated by Laura Dronzek. Greenwillow / HarperCollins, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 5

2004 Highly Commended Titles

1. Banks, Kate. Mama's Coming Home. Illustrated by Tomek Bogacki. Frances Foster Books / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003. 24 pages. Ages 3 - 6
3. Chandra, Deborah and Madeleine Comora . George Washington's Teeth. Illustrated by Brock Cole. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2003. 40 pages. Ages 7-11
5. Fleming, Denise. Buster. Henry Holt, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 7
7. Jenkins, Steve and Robin Page . What Do You Do With a Tail Like This?. Houghton Mifflin, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 6
9. Nye, Naomi Shihab . Baby Radar. Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. Greenwillow Books / HarperCollins, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 18 months - 4 years
11. Perkins, Lynne Rae. Snow Music. Greenwillow Books / HarperCollins, 2003. 36 pages. Ages 4 - 8
13. U'Ren, Andrea. Mary Smith. Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
15. Willems, Mo. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!. Hyperion, 2003. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 6

2003 Winner

1. Keller, Holly. Farfallina & Marcel. Greenwillow / HarperCollins, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 7

2003 Honor Book

1. Swanson, Susan Marie. The First Thing My Mama Told Me. Illustrated by Christine Davenier. Harcourt, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 8

2003 Highly Commended Titles

1. Andrews-Goebel, Nancy. The Pot That Juan Built. Illustrated by David Diaz. Lee & Low, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 6 - 10
3. Banks, Kate. Close Your Eyes. Illustrated by Georg Hallensleban. Frances Foster Books / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 4
5. Henkes, Kevin. Owen’s Marshmallow Chick. Greenwillow / HarperFestival / HarperCollins, 2002. 20 pages. Ages 4 - 6
7. McMullan, Kate and Jim. I Stink!. Joanna Cotler Books / HarperCollins, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 6
9. Schertle, Alice. All You Need for a Snowman. Illustrated by Barbara Lavallee. Silver Whistle / Harcourt, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 5
11. Shannon, David. Duck on a Bike. Blue Sky Press / Scholastic, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 7
13. Wilson, Karma. Bear Snores On. Illustrated by Jane Chapman. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 6
15. Wong, Janet S.. Apple Pie 4th of July. Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine. Harcourt, 2002. 32 pages. Ages 6 - 9

2002 Winner

1. Willey, Margaret. Clever Beatrice: An Upper Peninsula Conte. Illustrated by Heather Solomon. Atheneum, 2001. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8

2002 Honor Book

1. Jenkins, Emily. Five Creatures. Illustrated by Tomek Bogacki. Frances Foster Books / Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2001. 24 pages. Ages 3 - 6

2002 Highly Commended Titles

1. Look, Lenore. Henry's First-Moon Birthday. Illustrated by Yumi Heo. An Anne Schwartz Book / Atheneum, 2001. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 7
3. MacDonald, Margaret Read . Mabela the Clever. Illustrated by Tim Coffey. Albert Whitman, 2001. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
5. Russo, Marisabina. Come Back, Hannah!. Greenwillow / HarperCollins, 2001. 32 pages. Ages 2-5
7. Stock, Catherine. Gugu's House. Clarion, 2001. 32 pages. Ages 5 - 8
9. Wong, Janet S.. Grump. Illustrated by John Wallace. Margaret K. McElderry , 2001. 24 pages. Ages 18 months - 3 years

2001 Winner

1. Banks, Kate. The Night Worker. Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben. Frances Foster Books/Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2000. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 5

2001 Honor Book

1. Myers, Christopher. Wings. Scholastic Press, 2000. 40 pages. Ages 5 - 11

2001 Highly Commended Titles

1. Christian, Peggy. If You Find a Rock. Photographed by Barbara Hirsch Lember. Harcourt, 2000. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 8
3. Cronin, Doreen. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type. Illustrated by Betsy Lewin. Simon & Schuster, 2000. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
5. Harjo, Joy. The Good Luck Cat. Illustrated by Paul Lee. Harcourt, 2000. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 7
7. Kajikawa, Kimiko. Yoshi’s Feast. Illustrated by Yumi Heo. DK Ink, 2000. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
9. Pinkney, Sandra L. Shades of Black: A Celebration of Our Children. Illustrated by Myles Pinkney. Scholastic, 2000. 28 pages. Ages 3 - 11
11. Van Laan, Nancy. When Winter Comes. Illustrated by Susan Gaber. Atheneum, 2000. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 6

2000 Winner

1. Bang, Molly. When Sophie Gets Angry -- Really, Really Angry.... Blue Sky/Scholastic, 1999. 36 pages. Ages 2 - 7

2000 Honor Books

1. Best, Cari. Three Cheers for Catherine the Great. Illustrated by Giselle Potter. A Melanie Kroupa Book/DK Ink, 1999. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
3. Feiffer, Jules. Bark, George. HarperCollins, 1998. 24 pages. Ages 3 - 8

2000 Highly Commended Titles

1. Diakité, Baba Wagué . The Hatseller and the Monkeys: A West African Folktale. Scholastic, 1999. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
3. George, Kristine O'Connell. Little Dog Poems. Illustrated by June Otani. Clarion, 1999. 40 pages. Ages 3 - 7
5. Graham, Joan Bransfield. Flicker Flash. Illustrated by Nancy Davis. Houghton Mifflin, 1999. 32 pages. Ages 4 - 8
7. Howard, Elizabeth Fitzgerald . When Will Sarah Come?. Illustrated by Nina Crews. Greenwillow, 1999. 24 pages. Ages 2 - 5
9. Schwartz, Amy. How to Catch an Elephant. DK Ink, 1999. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 8
11. Zimmerman, Andrea and David Clemesha . Trashy Town. Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. HarperCollins, 1999. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 6

1999 Winner

1. Shulevitz, Uri. Snow. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1998. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 7

1999 Honor Books

1. Meade, Holly. John Willy and Freddy McGee. Marshall Cavendish, 1998. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 7
3. Steig, William. Pete's a Pizza. HarperCollins, 1998. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 7

1999 Highly Commended Titles

1. Fleming, Denise. Mama Cat Has Three Kittens. Holt, 1998. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 6
3. Henkes, Kevin. Circle Dogs. Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino. Greenwillow, 1998. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 4
5. Jones, Bill T. and Susan Kuklin . Dance. Photographed by Susan Kuklin. Hyperion, 1998. 32 pages. Ages 3-9
7. Reiser, Lynn. Little Clam. Greenwillow, 1998. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 6
9. Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie. Elizabeti's Doll. Illustrated by Christy Hale. Lee & Low, 1998. 32 pages. Ages 3 - 7

1998 Honor Book

1998 Winner

1. Williams, Vera B.. Lucky Song. Greenwillow, 1997. 28 pages. Ages 2 - 5

1998 Highly Commended Titles

1. Bauer, Marion Dane. If You Were Born a Kitten. Illustrated by JoEllen McAllister Stammen. Simon & Schuster, 1997. 32 pages. Ages 1 - 4
3. Cooper, Elisha. Country Fair. Greenwillow, 1997. 40 pages. Ages 3-8
5. Fleming, Denise. Time to Sleep. Henry Holt, 1997. 32 pages. Ages 2 - 5
7. Waber, Bernard. Bearsie Bear and the Surprise Sleepover Party . Houghton Mifflin, 1997. 40 pages. Ages 3-7
9. Wells, Rosemary. Bunny Cakes. Dial, 1997. 24 pages. Ages 3 - 7