2018+Nominees

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 * [[image:A Bike for Sergio.jpg width="231" height="224"]] || = =
 * A Bike Like Sergio’s **
 * Author: Maribeth Boelts **
 * Illustrator: Noah Jones **


 * Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2016 **

=** Synopsis: Finders keepers, right? When Ruben picks up someone's lost money, he finds out how hard it can be to do the right thing. **= ||
 * [[image:The Cow Who Climbed the Tree.jpg width="226" height="287"]] || **The Cow Who Climbed the Tree **


 * Author and Illustrator: Gemma Merino **


 * Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company, 2015 **


 * Synopsis: Tina isn't like the other cows. She believes that the sky is the limit and that everything is possible. But her sisters aren't convinced-and when Tina tells them she has climbed a tree and met a dragon, they decide that her nonsense has gone too far. Off they go into the woods to find her...and soon discover a world of surprises! ** ||
 * [[image:The Darkest Dark.jpg]] || **The Darkest Dark **


 *  Author: Chris Hadfield **


 *  Illustrator: The Fan Brothers **


 * Publisher: Little Brown, 2016 **


 *  Synopsis: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Young Chris loves pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem--at night, he's afraid of the dark. Only when he watches the moon landing on TV does he realize how exciting the unknown can be. Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield. ** ||
 * [[image:Don't Call Me Choochie Pooh.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Don’t Call Me Choochi Pooh! **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Sean Taylor **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Kate Hindley **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Walker Books, 2016 **


 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Synopsis: When you're a preciously small canine with a big and bold personality, how do you show your doting owners that you want to be treated like an ordinary dog? ** ||
 * [[image:Everyone Loves Bacon.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Everyone Loves Bacon **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Kelly DiPucchio **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Eric Wight **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2015 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Synopsis: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Everyone loves Bacon but letting his fame go to his head may prove more dangerous than he thought. ** ||
 * [[image:Hare and Tortoise.jpg width="223" height="282"]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Hare and Tortoise **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author and Illustrator: Alison Murray **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2015 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Synopsis: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Hare is the fastest on the farm. Tortoise is as slow as they go. So when they decide to have a race, Hare is certain to win... isn't he? ** ||
 * [[image:The Highest Mountain of Books.jpg width="228" height="313"]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Highest Mountain of Books in the World **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author and Illustrator: Rocio Bonilla **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Peter Pauper Press, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> A boy who wants to fly discovers the many ways that books can take him to the greatest heights. ** ||
 * [[image:Madeline Finn.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Madeline Finn and the Library Dog **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author and Illustrator: Lisa Papp **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Peachtree, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try. ** ||
 * [[image:The Magic Word.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Magic Word **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Mac Barnett **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Elise Parsley **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Balzer Bray Harper Collins, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">When Paxton C. Heymeyer's babysitter tells him to say the magic word, she could never have imagined that what would happen next would be a walrus chasing her, an elephant in the living room playing cards, and a full water park and moat in the front yard. And that's just the beginning. ** ||
 * [[image:The Marvelous Thing That Came From a Spring.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">The Marvelous Thing That Came From a Spring: **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author and Illustrator: Gilbert Ford **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">One day, a spring fell from the desk of Richard James, an engineer and a dreamer. Its coils took a walk…and so did Richard's imagination. He knew right away that he had stumbled onto something marvelous. With the help of his wife, Betty, Richard took this ordinary spring and turned it into a plaything. But it wasn't just any old trinket—it was a Slinky, and it would become one of the most popular toys in American history. ** ||
 * [[image:More-igami.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">More-igami **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Author: Dori Kleber **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Illustrator: G. Brian Karas **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Joey, who loves anything that can fold, learns origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, but it takes lots of time and practice before he can perfect the craft. ** ||
 * [[image:Nanette's Baguette.jpg width="250" height="203"]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Nanette’s Baguette **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Author and Illustrator: Mo Willems **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Disney Hyperion, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">It's Nanette's first trip to get the baguette! Is she set? You bet! ** ||
 * [[image:Pirate's Perfect Pet.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Pirate’s Perfect Pet **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Beth Ferry **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Matt Myers **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Summary: // Ahoy! // <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Pirates, pets, and puns run amok as a swaggering, softhearted captain takes off on a mad search for the perfect animal sidekick. ** ||
 * [[image:Plants Can't Sit Still.jpg width="250" height="213"]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Plants Can’t Sit Still **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Mia Posada **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Millbrook Picture Books, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Do plants really move? Absolutely! You might be surprised by all the movements that plants can make. Plants might not pick up their roots and walk away, but they definitely don't sit still! Discover the many ways plants (and their seeds) move. ** ||
 * [[image:The Princess and the Warrior.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Princess and the Warrior: A Tale of Two Volcanoes **

**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author and Illustrator: Duncan Tonatiuh **

**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2016 **

**<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side. ** ||
 * [[image:Quackers.jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Quackers **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author and Illustrator: Liz Wong **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Quackers has always believed that he is a duck, but when he meets new friends who look like him and call themselves cats, he has to find a way to combine the best of both worlds. ** ||
 * [[image:Quit Calling Me a Monster.jpg width="221" height="221"]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Quit Calling Me a Monster **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Jory John **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Bob Shea **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">A young monster resents being called a monster. ** ||
 * [[image:Stick and Stone.jpg width="228" height="229"]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Stick and Stone: **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Beth Ferry **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Tom Lichtenheld **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers, 2015 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Stick and Stone are both lonely until Pinecone's teasing causes one to stick up for the other, and a solid friendship is formed. ** ||
 * [[image:Thunder Boy Jr..jpg]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Thunder Boy, Jr. **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Sherman Alexie **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Yuyi Morales **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name...one that's all his own. Dad is known as Big Thunder, but Little Thunder doesn't want to share a name. ** ||
 * [[image:A Well Mannered Young Wolf.jpg width="170" height="233"]] || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">A Well-Mannered Young Wolf **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author: Jean Leroy **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Illustrator: Matthieu Maudet **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 2016 **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Summary: <span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">A young wolf must fulfill his prey's last wishes before he devours them. ** ||