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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.

POP! THE INVENTION OF BUBBLE GUM

POP! THE INVENTION OF BUBBLE GUM
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
McCarthy
Author's First Name: 
Meghan
Publisher: 
Paula Wiseman
Publication Date: 
2010

Chew on this! Acrylic paintings of pop-eyed characters enliven facts about chewing gum history and the story of accountant Walter Diemer’s remarkable discovery of the magic formula for Dubble Bubble Gum in 1928.

Snook Alone

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Nelson
Author's First Name: 
Marilyn
Illustrator's First Name: 
Timothy
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Ewing
Publisher: 
Candlewick
Publication Date: 
2010
2013 Nomination (not yet selected): 
A story of love, friendship and loyalty. A monk lives on a small island with his faithful friend, a rat terrier. A terrible storm separates them and the dog has several adventures in the natural world (some quite scary) before being reunited with his very best friend. The pictures are lush and powerful, Nelson takes on a very different subject with subtly and grace.

JUSTIN CASE: SCHOOL, DROOL, AND OTHER DAILY DISASTERS

Justin Case by Rachel Vail, illustrated by Matthew Cordell
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Vail
Author's First Name: 
Rachel
Illustrator's First Name: 
Matthew
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Cordell
Publisher: 
Feiwel & Friends
Publication Date: 
2010

Justin’s journal reflects the normal worries of a third grader such as rope-climbing anxiety, shaky friendships, and school embarrassments. But his family supports the introspective boy in subtle and satisfying ways.

A BOOK ABOUT COLOR: A CLEAR AND SIMPLE GUIDE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

Book About Color
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Gonyea
Author's First Name: 
Mark
Publisher: 
Henry Holt
Publication Date: 
2010

Vibrant color, geometric shapes, simple pictures, and clear language combine to introduce color theory: primary, secondary, warm, cool, complementary, and analogous colors as well as value and saturation. Informative and fun.

GUYKU: A YEAR OF HAIKU FOR BOYS

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Raczka
Author's First Name: 
Rob
Illustrator's First Name: 
Peter H.
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Reynolds
Publisher: 
Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 
2010

Artwork and text align to express the inquisitive, mischievous, and playful nature of all children in a delightful collection of Haiku poems that takes the reader through the seasons and into the heart of childhood.

I KNOW HERE

I Know Here
Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Croza
Author's First Name: 
Laurel
Illustrator's First Name: 
Matt
Illustrator's Last Name: 
James
Publisher: 
Groundwood/House of Anansi
Publication Date: 
2010

Facing a move from rural Saskatchewan to Toronto, a girl decides to draw what she will miss. Off-beat pen and acrylic illustrations coupled with sensory prose evocatively explore feelings of a child facing a scary move to an unknown new place.

DIZZY

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Winter
Author's First Name: 
Jonah
Illustrator's First Name: 
Sean
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Qualls
Publisher: 
Arthur A. Levine
Publication Date: 
2006

Experienced in breaking rules since childhood, Dizzy Gillespie broke the rules of music as an adult by creating bebop. Swinging, swooping collage illustrations with thick paint lines in cool 1950s colors extend this jazzy book‘s theme.

FLOTSAM

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Wiesner
Author's First Name: 
David
Publisher: 
Clarion
Publication Date: 
2006

Multiple surprises unfold after a boy finds an old camera on the beach and develops the film in it. The nearly wordless, eloquent pictures invite repeated viewings.

MOSES: WHEN HARRIET TUBMAN LED HER PEOPLE TO FREEDOM

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Weatherford
Author's First Name: 
Carole Boston
Second Author's First Name: 
Kadir
Second Author's Last Name: 
Nelson
Publisher: 
Jump at the Sun
Publication Date: 
2006

Harriet Tubman hears God telling her to seek freedom not only for herself but also for her people. Luminous illustrations and carefully designed fonts convey the unconquerable will and faith of this courageous woman.

JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE & BEN

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Smith
Author's First Name: 
Lane
Illustrator's First Name: 
Lane
Illustrator's Last Name: 
Smith
Publisher: 
Hyperion
Publication Date: 
2006

Eighteenth-century-style artwork and an irreverent text expose unexpected behaviors in five of the founding fathers.

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