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Seven to Ten

This view shows all of the books in this age group that have been selected in years past and nominated for the current year (but not yet selected). The nominations are marked by a "Nomination(not yet selected):" label.

TWELVE KINDS OF ICE

Skating children
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Obed
Author's First Name: 
Ellen Bryan
Illustrator's First Name: 
Barbara
Illustrator's Last Name: 
McClintock
Publisher: 
Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 
2012

Magical memories of Maine winters highlight the joys of ice in its many forms. Twenty short chapters illustrated with delicate pen-and-ink drawings celebrate the season from the first thin skim of ice on sheep pails to the perfect ice for the best skating of one’s dreams.

HARLEM'S LITTLE BLACKBIRD: THE STORY OF FLORENCE MILLS

Harlem's Little Blackbird
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Watson
Author's First Name: 
Renée
Illustrator's First Name: 
Christian
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Robinson
Publisher: 
Random House
Publication Date: 
2012

The daughter of former slaves, Florence Mills sang and cakewalked her way to stardom in Washington, New York, and London. Mixed-media folk-art collages show her generous inclusion of other black performers before she died at 31 without ever having her voice recorded. The author’s note expands her story.

RETURN TO THE WILLOWS

Return to the Willows
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Kelly
Author's First Name: 
Jacqueline
Illustrator's First Name: 
Clint
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Young
Publisher: 
Henry Holt
Publication Date: 
2012

In this “respectful” sequel to The Wind in the Willows, Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger have adventures with hot air balloons, Toad’s nephew’s kidnapping, and Ratty’s romance.   Detailed and descriptive illustrations of characters and objects create an underlying humanity.

STARRY RIVER OF THE SKY

Rendi crosses a bridge at night.
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Lin
Author's First Name: 
Grace
Illustrator's First Name: 
Grace
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Lin
Publisher: 
Little, Brown
Publication Month: 
October
Publication Date: 
2012

Rendi, a runaway stranded in the peculiar village of Clear Sky, starts trading tales with a storyteller that help him unravel the many mysteries around him, including the biggest—the moon’s disappearance. Chinese folklore interweaves and ties together the lyrical, complex plot and memorable characters.

EACH KINDNESS

Each Kindness
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Woodson
Author's First Name: 
Jacqueline
Illustrator's First Name: 
E.B.
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Lewis
Publisher: 
Nancy Paulsen
Publication Date: 
2012

Chloe and her friends shun the new girl Maya and call her “Never New” because of her “hand-me-down” clothes. Haunting watercolors, as fluid as the text, support Chloe’s heartbreaking realization of lost opportunity.

ISLAND: A STORY OF THE GALÁPAGOS

Island
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Chin
Author's First Name: 
Jason
Publisher: 
Flash Point
Publication Month: 
September
Publication Date: 
2012

This beautiful picture book depicts the evolution and extinction of the Galápagos’ Islands and its animals. The author pairs detailed, intricate, and evocative illustrations with understandable text to describe the life of and on the islands. An epilogue addresses Darwin’s voyage to the islands.

LIFE IN THE OCEAN: THE STORY OF OCEANOGRAPHER SYLVIA EARLE

Sylvia Earle
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Nivola
Author's First Name: 
Claire A.
Publisher: 
Frances Foster
Publication Date: 
2012

Through her new pair of goggles at 12, Sylvia Earle fell in love with the ocean’s wonders. She has since studied its diverse creatures deep and wide. Nivola’s elegant watercolors touch the underwater beauty that Earle loves. An author’s note and selected bibliography follow.

THE BEETLE BOOK

Split beetle image
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Jenkins
Author's First Name: 
Steve
Illustrator's First Name: 
Steve
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Jenkins
Publisher: 
Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 
2012

Scientists have named over 350,000 beetles, and they discover thousands more each year. Quirky beetle facts illustrated with colorful torn- and cut-paper collages reveal over 75 kinds of beetles, their characteristics and adaptation for survival, and size relationships. Informative backmatter adds Latin names.

BIRD TALK: WHAT BIRDS ARE SAYING AND WHY

Bird Talk Cover
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Judge
Author's First Name: 
Lita
Publisher: 
Flash Point
Publication Date: 
2012

Birds say everything from “Pick Me!” to “We’re under attack!” via calls, songs, dances, struts. and booms. Beautiful pencil and watercolor illustrations on a white background show the birds clearly communicating their desires with backmatter providing additional information.

LIAR & SPY

Liar & Spy
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Stead
Author's First Name: 
Rebecca
Publisher: 
Wendy Lamb
Publication Date: 
2012

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