"Notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding. As applied to children's books, notable should be thought to include books of especially commendable quality, books that exhibit venturesome creativity, and books of fiction, information, poetry and pictures for all ages, that reflect and encourage children's interests in exemplary ways.
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. By Derrick Barnes. Illus. by Gordon C. James.
In a vibrant, joyful tribute to the barbershop experience, a young black boy relishes in the majesty of a fresh new cut. (Newbery Honor Book & Caldecott Honor Book)
Grand Canyon. By Jason Chin. Illus. by the author.
Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon. (Caldecott Honor Book & Sibert Honor Book)
Her Right Foot. By Dave Eggers. Illus. by Shawn Harris.
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.
I’m Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups. By Chris Harris. Illus. by Lane Smith.
Hilarity and nonsense characterize this illustrated poetry collection, which engages the reader in a lively conversation between the writer and illustrator.
Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability. By Shane Burcaw. Illus. by Matt Carr.
Candidly addressing questions about his disability and its impact on his life, Burcaw offers readers an opportunity to develop empathy for what it means to be “different.” (Sibert Honor Book)
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets. By Kwame Alexander with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth. Illus. by Ekua Holmes.
In this bold homage, the authors emulate the style of their favorite poets. Stunning collages illuminate this joyful celebration of poetry.
The Street beneath My Feet. By Charlotte Guillain. Illus. by Yuval Zommer.
This beautiful, sturdy foldout book digs right down to the center of the Earth.
In a vibrant, joyful tribute to the barbershop experience, a young black boy relishes in the majesty of a fresh new cut. (Newbery Honor Book & Caldecott Honor Book)
Grand Canyon. By Jason Chin. Illus. by the author.
Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon. (Caldecott Honor Book & Sibert Honor Book)
Her Right Foot. By Dave Eggers. Illus. by Shawn Harris.
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.
I’m Just No Good at Rhyming and Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups. By Chris Harris. Illus. by Lane Smith.
Hilarity and nonsense characterize this illustrated poetry collection, which engages the reader in a lively conversation between the writer and illustrator.
Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability. By Shane Burcaw. Illus. by Matt Carr.
Candidly addressing questions about his disability and its impact on his life, Burcaw offers readers an opportunity to develop empathy for what it means to be “different.” (Sibert Honor Book)
Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets. By Kwame Alexander with Chris Colderley and Marjory Wentworth. Illus. by Ekua Holmes.
In this bold homage, the authors emulate the style of their favorite poets. Stunning collages illuminate this joyful celebration of poetry.
The Street beneath My Feet. By Charlotte Guillain. Illus. by Yuval Zommer.
This beautiful, sturdy foldout book digs right down to the center of the Earth.