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Battle of the Grandmas

Anthonette Klinkerman

2013 Bronze Medal
34 Pages
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2013 Bronze Medal
One little girl, three grandmas! Sounds pretty good, doesn't it? Well, three times the presents from Grandma, Granny, and NaNa (the real ones pictured at left) isn't as wonderful as most grandkids would think in this humorous tale. Based on a true story, find out what happens when gift-giving becomes a battle!

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Lily Goes to School

Lily Hamilton and Barbara Myers

2013 Gold Medal
32 Pages
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2013 Gold Medal
Mom's Choice Award Silver--Best Children's Picture Book--Growing Up / Personal Growth

Reader's Favorite Book Award Gold-Best Children's Book

Best Children's Book Runner Up--New England Book Festival


Lily has her first day of school! What an adventure with so many new things to learn and new friends to meet. Lily was nervous at first but finds out that school is an exciting place after all.

Every early childhood classroom needs to have many books and pictures that promote diversity including "ages." Lily Goes to School will win the hearts of children, parents and grandparents alike. This interaction of younger generations with older generations creates a fun story and will encourage learning and interaction with all family members. This dynamic author-duo's first book, Lily & Nana, won national and international recognition by winning the Mom's Choice Award Silver for Best Children's Picture Book-Crossing Generations, an International Book Award Best Children's Picture Book-Hardcover non-fiction, a Reader's Favorite Silver Award for Best Children's Preschool Book and a Paris Book Festival Honorable Mention for Best Children's Book.

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Magical Mea

Penelope Anne Cole

2013 Finalist
24 Pages
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2013 Finalist
Matthew's little sister Mea is a trickster. Mea got her magic when Matthew lost his. Matt tries to guide Mea to use her magic for good. But the more Matt tries to mentor Mea, the more she wants to "do it her way." Matt worries Mea might get into trouble. Suggested age range for readers: 4 to 8

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Mooseclumps

Ryan T. Bliss

2013 Silver Medal
58 Pages
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2013 Silver Medal
Mooseclumps is the hilarious debut work of author/illustrator Ryan T. Bliss. Perfect for children of all ages, Bliss' poems and hand drawn illustrations are both outrageously absurd and enchantingly touching. This book will grab even the most reluctant young reader's attention and deserves a place on every child's bookshelf alongside other cherished poetry collections from authors like Shel Silverstein.

Mooseclumps was originally published in 2013. It won a gold medal at theMoonbeam Children's Book Awards and a silver medal at the Reader's FavoriteBook Awards.

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Stumble Trip Fall

Robert Scully

2013 Finalist
56 Pages
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2013 Finalist
A book for children or those young at heart about a bear and his search for where he belongs. Along the way he encounters a fox, a mole, a goat and a duck who keep him moving to finally discover where he is most at home.

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A Truck Named Travis

There's a hero in each of us
Tim Shockley

2013 Honorable Mention
Kindle Edition
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2013 Honorable Mention
In the world of big trucks, a truck named Travis struggles with the same issues that every child faces at one time or another - wanting to be accepted. In this story, Travis learns how to rise above self-doubt & teasing from his peers. Follow his journey, fueled by personal perseverance and the encouragement of a wise friend.

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Little Kicker's First Rainstorm

Sandy Sprott

2013 Finalist
40 Pages
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2013 Finalist
Book by Sprott, Sandy

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With You Always

Danielle Leibovici, LMFT

2012 Silver Medal
62 Pages
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2012 Silver Medal
What would it be like for a boy to lose his grandmother suddenly? How can he continue to believe in her guidance when she is not here with him?  This warm-hearted story will appeal not just to children dealing with the concept of death, but to any reader who needs to be reminded, in an uplifting way, that none of us are truly alone.

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Zippy and the Stripes of Courage

Candida Sullivan

2012 Finalist
42 Pages
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2012 Finalist
Zippy and the Stripes of Courage is a story about how Zippy the zebra came to accept himself for who he is. It teaches children to celebrate one another's differences and to treat others as they themselves want to be treated.

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The Many Adventures of Mortimer Crump

Mandi Tillotson Williams

2012 Gold Medal
28 Pages
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2012 Gold Medal
Children's (kids) Rhyming Picture Book Series #1:
Mortimer discovers a magical land with a very large and woolly friend.
You'll see bubblegum slides, amusement park rides and mountains of
blueberry pie. Candy cane towers, butterscotch flowers and ice cream
cones in the sky. The Boo Woolly is kidnapped and there's just one clue.
Mortimer has a marshmallow shooter and it'll have to do. Does he rescue
his friend? Read and find out... This is a book you don't want to go without. If your child enjoys books by Dr. Suess, Mo Willems, Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond, P.D. Eastman, or Sandra Boynton, they are sure to love Mortimer Crump.



This kids picture book would make a perfect gift for children of all ages and it is available on the kindle or in paperback. With the new colored kindle fire coming out, the pictures would really come to life. This book provides phonemic structure and rhyme which will assist struggling readers and develop the imagination of emerging readers as well. The books creativity and characters you may find refreshing in a world full of books about vampires and warlocks. A light hearted fun read for children of all ages that also teaches a valuable lesson about friendship: It doesn't matter what the other person may look like or where they come from, you can have a lasting friendship if you give that person a chance. This book's illustrations are great for capturing even the younger child's attention. The best part is, it is an up and coming series as well so be on the lookout for more of Mortimer's adventures!!