Teach with Award-Winning Children's Books
Announcing the best books through this year! Use these lists to supplement a lesson, augment your class independent reading program, or encourage reading at home. Many titles have companion teaching plans and may be available for purchase in the Teacher Store.
Caldecott Awards Book List — Best Illustrations of the Year (1938–2007)
Newbery Awards Book List — Best Stories of the Year (1922–2007)
Coretta Scott King Awards Book List — Best Authors and Illustrators of African Descent (1970–2007)
About the Awards
Newbery
Named after an 18th century British bookseller, this annual award goes to the author of what the American Library Association (ALA) deems "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
Caldecott
Named in honor of 19th century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott, this annual award is given to the illustrator chosen by the ALA as "the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children."
Coretta Scott King Award
The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Task Force of the ALA's Social Responsibilities Round Table. Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the "American Dream."
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Fun Day Fairies # 5: Felicity the Friday Fairy
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Fun Day Fairies # 5: Felicity the Friday Fairy
by Daisy Meadows and Georgie RipperNo fun in Fairyland?
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The Fun Day Fairies are each responsible for adding spunk and sparkle to one day of the week! But when Jack Frost steals their magic, they need Rachel and Kirsty's help. Without the fairies' special flags, every day of the week will be gloomy and glum.
Rachel's Gran has Felicity the Friday Fairy's special flag! She thinks it's a pretty new scarf. But now the goblins are after her! Rachel and Kirsty have to do something . . . before it's too late.
Find the magic flag in each book, and help fill every day of the week with fun!
books;paperback books;paperbacks | Ages 4-8
Ages 4-8 $4.99
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Butterfly Meadow # 3: Three Cheers for Mallow
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Butterfly Meadow # 3: Three Cheers for Mallow
by Olivia MonarchIn Butterfly Meadow, colorful butterflies dance through the air, glowworms inch through the grass, and bumblebees buzz around every flower. It's a place where friendships and adventures take flight!
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Mallow is organizing a sports day in the field. All of the different insects and animals are going to participate! Dazzle is happy to cheer on her friends. But when one of the butterflies can't compete, can Dazzle take her place?
books;paperback books;paperbacks | Ages 4-8
Ages 4-8 $4.99
