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Praxx and the Ringing Robot
Paul Ian Cross
2018 Finalist
32 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
This award-winning picture book teaches an important lesson about doing your chores, properly.
Second prize winner in the Picture Books 5 and Younger category at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards 2017.
Croak! Bleep! Ring! Ring!
Zobott wasn't normally so noisy.
Join Praxx as he discovers why his best friend is making such a racket. Zobott is...The Ringing Robot!
A fun sci-fi picture book - for ages 2-6 - about how NOT to tidy the house!
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If I Weren't With You
Rosie Pova
2018 Honorable Mention
34 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
"Mama, if I weren't born, what would you do?" Willy starts a conversation with mama Bear while he's on the move, acting like a natural youngster. In a series of simple and direct questions, the bear cub seeks and receives his mother's reassurance of love and security as the two take a walk in the forest. Mama Bear uses imagery of the forest to communicate her feelings to her cub.
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![](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=/book-award/20-degrees-from-normal&media=https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61GvJ8ksBHL._SL442_.jpg._AA200_.jpg&description=Straight from the undiluted imagination of a youthful brother and sister team comes "must read" poems for all ages. The diverse assortment of poems will have you laughing out loud, nodding your head in agreement and then recommending the book to a friend. On top of this, the striking full-color illustrations by renowned international artist Fanny L...){kind=link}
20 Degrees from Normal
Creative Poems for All Ages
Anissa Ferris, Antonio Ferris
2018 Bronze Medal
38 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
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 & 2017 (Book 2: Winter), the Gracie & MonkeyBear series celebrates imagination, kindness, and helping those in need! </b><br /> <br />From aiding a Yeti & Yak to saving a Thunder Dragon, author C.S. O'Kelly and illustrator, Jordy Farrell take us on an adventure for the ages! With beautiful, and...){kind=link}
The Adventures of Gracie & MonkeyBear
Book 2: Winter
C.S. O'Kelly
2018 Silver Medal
36 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
From aiding a Yeti & Yak to saving a Thunder Dragon, author C.S. O'Kelly and illustrator, Jordy Farrell take us on an adventure for the ages! With beautiful, and often amusing, illustrations, which make us turn the book sideways every now and again, these are stories that grown-ups and kids will enjoy experiencing over and over. A wonderful gift for all occasions. The Adventures of Gracie & MonkeyBear series is unique in every sense of the word and the message of compassion, friendship and empowerment will be enjoyed for generations. Purchase your copy today.
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Sarah's Shadow
Nick Jones
2018 Gold Medal
32 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
If you could change something about yourself, would you do it?
When Sarah Simpkins is teased about her shadow in the school playground, she finds herself wishing she didn't have one. That night she has the chance to make the wish come true. But will losing her shadow really make her happy?
Nick Jones' critically acclaimed debut children's picture book deals with issues such as bullying and self-confidence from a refreshingly original angle. Illustrated beautifully by Si Clark, Sarah s Shadow taps into the young reader s imagination and leaves them with a powerful, positive message.
Jones and Clark have put together a truly lovely children's book here, reminiscent of beloved children's classics like Peter Pan. Red City Review
A book written for children by someone who obviously understands them completely and who is a cracking story-teller into the bargain. Linda's Book Bag
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The Friendship Bench
Whitney Dineen
2017 Finalist
76 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
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Tovi the Penguin Goes on a Treasure Hunt in Paris
Janina Rossiter
2017 Honorable Mention
32 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
All of a sudden Tovi falls deeply in love with someone on a poster. He wants to meet her!
But he doesn't know where to find her. Luckily his friends help him by leading him on a treasure hunt.
What an adventure! Will Tovi find his treasure? Let’s find out ....
Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.
The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picturebooks), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.
You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!
Tovi the Penguin is a children's book series.
Also available to buy on Amazon:
Tovi the Penguin - goes camping (Volume 1),
Tovi the Penguin - goes away for Christmas (Volume 2),
Tovi the Penguin - goes to London (Volume 3)
Tovi the Penguin - goes into space (Volume 4)
Tovi the Penguin - goes to the seaside (Volume 5)
and
Tovi the Penguin - goes trick-or-treating (Volume 6)
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 & 2017 (Book 2: Winter), the Gracie & MonkeyBear series celebrates imagination, kindness, and helping those in need! </b></div><div> </div><div>From dinosaur excavations to deep-sea rescues, author C.S. O'Kelly and illustrator, Jordy Farrell take us on an adventure for the ages! With beautif...){kind=link}
The Adventures of Gracie & MonkeyBear
Book 1: Summer
C. S. O'Kelly
2017 Bronze Medal
36 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
Kirkus starred review & listed to Best Books of 2016
B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree 2017
Moonbeam Children's Book Award 2017
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The Three Little Horses and the Big Bully Donkey
A Horse Valley Adventure (Book 1)
Liana-Melissa Allen
2017 Silver Medal
36 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
(Spanish Version: "Los Tres Caballitos y el Burro Bravo". Get both English and Spanish versions for ESL learning when reading together.)
A children's picture book based on the classic fairy tale "The Three Little Pigs", with the themes of bullying, friendship, sibling rivalry, and self-reliance.
"This book is full of beautiful illustrations and is part of the Horse Valley Adventure series. Liana-Melissa Allen has taken a children's fable and turned it into this wonderful tale that children will enjoy as they learn about bullying, independence and sharing." --A Five Stars Readers' Favorite® partial review
The tale features three young horse brothers who lose their house to a fire and are left alone and thrust into the reality of having to depend on themselves and each other against a bully donkey who wanders the forest wrecking homes and bullying the other animals. This warmhearted tale promotes strong values and has a fun premise. Children and young readers will be entranced as the characters come to life through Liana Allen's vibrant illustrations. A great read aloud story!
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Donkey's Kite
A Horse Valley Adventure (Book 2)
Liana-Melissa Allen
2017 Gold Medal
40 Pages
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Children - Picture Book
"An excellent fable...laced with humor, charm, and a bit of the Golden Rule. The second volume in a fresh horse fantasy series, tells the entertaining story of three horse brothers and their friend Donkey who are excitedly creating homemade kites for kite flying day at Horse Meadow Park. Cheery, expressive horse and donkey figures in color who learn more about being good friends together and looking out for each other." --MBR: Children's Bookwatch
"This is another fun adventure in Horse Valley. Children will learn the true value of friendship and not giving up. There were more wonderful illustrations that kept me lingering, looking for all the hidden gems secreted on each page. With such fun, colorful characters and lessons to be learned, children will delight in this new adventure and be begging for more."
"This book has bright, colorful illustrations that children are sure to enjoy. The dialogue is lively and fast moving; it would be a fun read aloud for preschool children."
In the enchanted land of Horse Valley, it's a perfect day to go kite flying! Horse brothers Jack, Max, Lax, and their friend Donkey decide to get creative by putting together their own homemade kites. However, Donkey's kite doesn't turn out very good. No matter how hard he tries to get it to fly, it just keeps tumbling to the ground. How will poor Donkey get his kite to fly? Well, a friendly goose named Gusty is delighted to help him out. In this Horse Valley Adventure, Donkey learns not to give up when all seems hopeless.
