It's that time of year again. Awards are coming up, and everyone in the
children's book world is talking about their favorites of the past year.
What books did you find the most moving? The most well written? The best-illustrated?
Do you have any predictions for the Newbery, Printz, or Caldecott Awards?
Here is my list of 2012 Favorites:
EXTRA YARN, by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
I love the old-fashioned feel of this new and original story, and I
think the pictures both illustrate and advance the text. I'm giving it
my Caldecott vote.
Z IS FOR MOOSE, written by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky
Laugh-out-loud funny, Moose wreaks havoc on an alphabet book.
HOMER, by Elisha Cooper
Extremely touching, this is about an older dog, while also describing a visit to the beach.
THIS IS NOT MY HAT, by Jon Klassen
Another laugh-out-loud funny book, this one is all about the eyes. And it truly illustrates the meaning of "delusional."
AND THEN IT'S SPRING, written by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Erin E. Stead
A lovely, lovely poem, enriched with perfect illustrations by a Caldecott-winning artist.
Novels:
LIAR & SPY, by Rebecca Stead
It's a mystery, it's also a warm and convincing story with characters who grow and change.
THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, by Kathryn Applegate
Ivan is a gorilla in a roadside zoo. His story is poignant, funny, and heartwarming. You will be touched.
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, by John Green
I knew as soon as I read it that I would give this one the Printz if I had a vote. It's about two teens and cancer, but it's also about universal themes of finding and staying true to yourself.
CODE NAME VERITY, by Elizabeth Wein
Two women are best friends and spies during World War II--this complex novel is full of twists and turns--it's both heartbreaking and uplifting and will wring you out.
SHADOW AND BONE, by Leigh Bardugo
Wonderfully original Russian-based fantasy.
THE RAVEN BOYS, by Maggie Stiefvater
Rich boarding school boys, a townie family of psychic women--see what happens when two worlds collide. Actually, make that three!
ASK THE PASSENGERS, by A. S. King
Astrid Jones sends her love to airplane passengers, while trying to figure out the meaning of sexuality, love, friendship, and belonging somewhere.
I want to thank Tina for giving me the opportunity to share my book picks with you twice a month on her blog!
Lynn
Laugh-out-loud funny, Moose wreaks havoc on an alphabet book.
HOMER, by Elisha Cooper
Extremely touching, this is about an older dog, while also describing a visit to the beach.
THIS IS NOT MY HAT, by Jon Klassen
Another laugh-out-loud funny book, this one is all about the eyes. And it truly illustrates the meaning of "delusional."
AND THEN IT'S SPRING, written by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Erin E. Stead
A lovely, lovely poem, enriched with perfect illustrations by a Caldecott-winning artist.
Novels:
LIAR & SPY, by Rebecca Stead
It's a mystery, it's also a warm and convincing story with characters who grow and change.
THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN, by Kathryn Applegate
Ivan is a gorilla in a roadside zoo. His story is poignant, funny, and heartwarming. You will be touched.
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, by John Green
I knew as soon as I read it that I would give this one the Printz if I had a vote. It's about two teens and cancer, but it's also about universal themes of finding and staying true to yourself.
CODE NAME VERITY, by Elizabeth Wein
Two women are best friends and spies during World War II--this complex novel is full of twists and turns--it's both heartbreaking and uplifting and will wring you out.
SHADOW AND BONE, by Leigh Bardugo
Wonderfully original Russian-based fantasy.
THE RAVEN BOYS, by Maggie Stiefvater
Rich boarding school boys, a townie family of psychic women--see what happens when two worlds collide. Actually, make that three!
ASK THE PASSENGERS, by A. S. King
Astrid Jones sends her love to airplane passengers, while trying to figure out the meaning of sexuality, love, friendship, and belonging somewhere.
I want to thank Tina for giving me the opportunity to share my book picks with you twice a month on her blog!
Lynn
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