Awards

 

ABC BLOCK BOOKS
New York Book Show—First Prize
LifeWorks Magazine, Real Life Awards
Oppenheim Gold Award Winner

ABC: A LIFT-THE-FLAP ALPHABET BOOK
Child, A Best Book of the Year
Parenting, A Best Book of the Year

ALPHABET FLASH CARDS
Parents' Choice, Silver Honor Award

AESOP'S FABLES: A CLASSIC ILLUSTRATED EDITION
Redbook, "Top Ten Picturebooks of the Year"

AESOP'S FABLES
ALA/ALSC Notable Books for Children
A Booklist Editors' Choice
Publishers Weekly, Best Books
A New York Times Editors' Choice
A Nick Jr. Magazine Best Book of the Year
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People

ALEJANDRO'S GIFT
A Reading Rainbow Book
Clasp Award

AMONG THE ORANGUTANS
John Burrough's Nature Book Award
Nueva Award
CA Readers, CA Collection, Ed Pert Award
Nueva Award
Publishers Weekly, starred review

ARMADILLO RAY
Bookbuilders West Award

AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY POEMS
Riverbank Review, Children's Books of Distinction

ART ACTIVITY PACKS
Parent Council, Ltd. Seal of Approval

ART ACTIVITY PACK: GAUGUIN
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"

ART ACTIVITY: RENOIR
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"

ARTIST IN OVERALLS: The Life of Grant Wood
Children's Crown List
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Parent Council, Ltd. Seal of Approval
Capitol Choices, Noteworthy Books for Children

BABY WHALE'S JOURNEY
2000 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children

BAD DOG MAX!
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

BEAR AND BALL and BEAR AND KITE
Child magazine, Best Books of the Year

BEYOND THE GREAT MOUNTAINS
Chinese American Libraries Association (CALA) Best Illustrated Book Award
Children's Book Sense Pick
Book Sense Booksellers' "Favorite Books to Hand Sell"
IRA Teachers' Choices 2006
PBS Teacher Source, Recommended Books in Social Studies
Publishers Weekly, Best Kids' Books Adults Would Love 2005
Publishers Weekly, Best Children's Books of 2005
NYLA Books of the Season, Fall 2005
ABC Best Books for Children 2005
Second Place in the 2006 New York Book Show
Kansas Reading Association, Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award nomination

BIG TRUCKS AND DIGGERS IN 3-D
Parents' Guide to Children's Media, Activity Book Category

BIJOU, BONBON & BEAU
Kirkus Reviews, starred review

THE BOOKMAKING KIT
Parents' Guide to Children's Media, activity book category

BOOMER'S BIG DAY
Florida Reading Association Book Award

BOOMER'S BIG SURPRISE
1999 Parents' Choice Recommended winner
1999 Parent Council, Ltd.—Outstanding

BOY MEETS GIRL/GIRL MEETS BOY
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

BUENOS DIAS BABY
Best Books for Babies Award

BUGS! BUGS! BUGS!
Texas Library Association's 2x2 Reading List
1999 Parents' Choice Outstanding
1999 Parent Council, Ltd.—Outstanding

C IS FOR CURIOUS
American Institute of Graphic Arts Award
Kirkus Reviews, pointer
Parents' Choice, "Face N Fight Fear Books"
Parents' Choice, starred review

A CAMPING SPREE WITH MR. MAGEE
Lupine Award Honor Book

THE CAT'S VACATION
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

CATERPILLAR: BIG TRUCKS AND DIGGERS IN 3-D
Parents' Guide to Children's Media, activity book category

CAVE PAINTINGS TO PICASSO
Instructor, Best of 2004
School Library Journal, starred review
Book Sense Children's Pick
Parents' Choice, Approved
CCBC Choices 2005
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year, starred
Capitol Choices, Noteworthy Books for Children
Oregon Book Award, winner of the Eloise Jarvis McGraw Award for Children's Literature

CHARLOTTE IN GIVERNY
Society of Illustrators 43rd Annual Exhibition

CHARLOTTE IN PARIS
IRA Children's Book Award Notable Book

A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
Booklist, starred review
Redbook, "Top Ten Picturebooks of the Year"

THE CITY BY THE BAY
Nueva Award

COOL CRAFTS FOR CREATIVE KIDS
Parents' Guide to Children's Media, activity book category

COUNT US IN
Parents' Choice—Outstanding
Parent Council, Ltd.—Outstanding

CRAFTY GIRL: MAKEUP
YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

CRAFTY GIRL: SLUMBER PARTIES
YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

CREEPS FROM THE DEEP
1998 Bookbuilders West Award
Parent Council, Ltd.—Outstanding
Photographer Norbert Wu named 1999 Pew Marine Conservation Fellow

DADDY KISSES
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

DEM BONES
Parents' Choice Silver Honor
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
1997 Bookbuilders West Award
Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition

DINOSAUR BONES
Society of Illustrators, "The Original Art 2001"

DOORS
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year
Scholastic Parent and Child, Best New Books

DREAM CARVER
Texas Library Association's 2X2 Reading List
Smithsonian Notable Books for Children

AN EGG IS QUIET
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books 2007
NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book 2007
Texas Library Association, 2X2 Reading List 2007
New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2006
Chicago Public Library, Best of the Best books of 2006
New York Library Association, Book of the Season, Spring 2006
Great Lakes Great Books Award Nominee 2007/2008
North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee 2006-2007
Kansas Reading Association Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee 2007-2008
Utah Beehive Award Nominee 2007-2008
Maine Chickadee Award Program Book List 2007-2008
Maine State Library Association, Cream of the Crop 2007
Capitol Choices, Noteworthy Books for Children 2007
Texas (Abilene) Mockingbird Award Nominee 2007
Houston Area Independent Schools Library Network (HAISLN) Recommended Reading List 2007
Association of Children's Librarians (ACL) Distinguished Books for 2006
Librarians' Choices 2006
Children's Book Sense Pick, Summer 2006
Cybils, Children's and YA Bloggers Literature Award Winner, Nonfiction Picture Book
Publishers Weekly, starred review
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Publishers Weekly, "Off the Cuff" Award, Honorable Mention for Best Nonfiction Treatment of a Subject
Child, Best Books of 2006
Junior Library Guild Premiere Selection

ELECTION CONNECTION
Instructor Magazine, Best of 2004

THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER
IRA Teachers' Choices
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nomination

EMILY'S BALLOON
ALA Notable Children's Books 2007
Kirkus Reviews, Best Children's Books of 2006, Best Early Chapter Books
Book Links, Best New Books for the Classroom
New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2006
Publishers Weekly, starred review
Booklist, starred review
Child magazine, Best Books of 2006
Horn Book Fanfare List, Best Books of 2006

ENEMY PIE
A Reading Rainbow Book
Nebraska Golden Sower Children's Choice Book Award Winner, Second Place
Nevada Young Readers' Award Nomination
Peace Education Fund Children's Book Award Winner
Missouri Show Me Award Winner, Second Place
Utah Children's Picture Book Award Nominee
Volunteer State (Tennessee) Book Award Nominee
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award Nominee

EXTREME DINOSAURS
Parent's Choice Gold Award, non-fiction category

THE EYES OF GRAY WOLF
ABC Children's Choices
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
Bookbuilders West Award
Booklist, starred review
CBC Science and Nature Book Award
LA Parent Book Award
Society of Illustrators Award

FIND A FACE
Selected for Print's Regional Design Annual

FIRE RACE
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
Bookbuilders West Award
Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition

FRANK WAS A MONSTER WHO WANTED TO DANCE
1999 Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award

GAMES FOR YOUR BRAIN—OCEAN CARDS
1999 Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award, activity book category
1999 Parent Council, Ltd.—Outstanding

GIGI AND ZACHARY'S AROUND-THE-WORLD ADVENTURE
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

GHOST WINGS
Parent's Choice, 2001 Fiction Recommended Winner
Society of Illustrators, "The Original Art 2001"

GLOBAL WARMING
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

GROW UP!
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year
CCBC Choices

HANDSIGNS
Parent Council, Ltd. Seal of Approval

HALLOWEEN NIGHT ON SHIVERMORE STREET
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

HARLEY
Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
ALA Notable Children's Book
American Bookseller, Pick of the Lists

HE CAME WITH THE COUCH
Publishers Weekly, Book Young TV Addicts Will Most Relate To
Missouri Building Block Picture Book Award nomination

HIP CAT
Bookbuilders West Award
Reading Rainbow Book
Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition
Publishers Weekly, starred review
School Library Journal, starred review

HONEY PAW AND LIGHTFOOT
ALA, "Best Books for Reluctant Readers"
CA Readers Ed Pert Award

THE HOUSE THAT CRACK BUILT
ALA, "Best Books for Reluctant Readers"
ALA, "Best Books for Young Adults"
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
Book Builders West Award
Publishers Weekly, "Best Books of 1992"
2001 ALA/YALSA Popular Paperbacks list
Publishers Weekly, starred review

HUSH LITTLE BABY
Child Magazine "Best Books of 1997"
1997 Bookbuilders West Award

I HEARD IT FROM ALICE ZUCCHINI
Child magazine, Best Books of the Year
The New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
Children's Book Sense Pick
Junior Library Guild Premier Selection

I LOVE YOU THE PURPLEST
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
Jr. Library Guild selection
Child and Parents Magazine, "Best Books of 1996"
Parents, "Best Books of 1996"
Council for Wisconsin Writers—Archer/Eckblad Award

I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
Parent's Council Ltd.—Outstanding
2000-2001 Tennessee Library Association Volunteer State Book Award nominee, primary level

IN MY GARDEN
Parent's Choice, Picture Books

IN THE FIDDLE IS A SONG
Child magazine, Best Books of the Year
Please Touch Museum's Annual Book Award, Best Book, "Age 3 and Under" category

IVY AND BEAN BOOK 1
ALA Notable Children's Books 2007
Kirkus Reviews, Best Children's Books of 2006, Best Early Chapter Books
Book Links, Best New Books for the Classroom
New York Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2006
Publishers Weekly, starred review
Booklist, starred review

JUST A MINUTE!
ALA/Reforma Pura Belpré Medal for Best Illustration
ALA Notable Books for Children
California Book Award, Silver Medal
Nevada Young Readers Award nomination (2006)
Américas Book Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature
Golden Kite Honor Book, Picture Book Illustration
IRA Notable Books for A Global Society (IRA)
Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award
Northern California Book Award nomination
Latino Book Award for Best Children’s Picture Book in English
Bank Street College, Best Children’s Books of the Year
Chicago Public Library, Best of the Best List
Parent's Choice, Approved
Capitol Choices, Noteworthy Books for Children
CCBC Choices
Booklist, Starred Review
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

THE KID WHO NAMED PLUTO
VOYA's Nonfiction Honor List 2004
Parent's Choice, Recommended

LEWIS AND PAPA
Indiana Dept. of Education's Read Aloud List
CCBC Choices—Historical People, Places and Events
Nevada Young Readers Award
Show Me Readers Award, Master List

LIFE IN PRISON
YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults, "Books that Don’t Make You Blush" 2006
YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
American Bookseller, Pick of the Lists
Robert F. Kennedy Book Award Nominee
VOYA Nonfiction Honor Book

LIPLAP'S WISH
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"

LITTLE HOOT
Book Sense Children's Pick, Summer 2008
Kirkus, Starred Review
Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review

LITTLE MERMAIDS AND UGLY DUCKLINGS
Society of Illustrators, "The Original Art 2001"
Society of Illustrators, "The Original Art 2001"

LITTLE PEA
IRA-CBC Children's Choices 2006
Book Sense Children's Picks, Summer 2005
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
Amazon.com Best Books of 2005, Top 10 Editor's Pick
ABC Best Books for Children 2005
Wyoming Buckaroo Award nomination
North Dakota Flicker Tale Children's Book Award nomination
Seattle Public Library Reading List (Summer 2006)

THE MAGIC FLUTE
1998 Bookbuilders West Award
1998 Parent Council Ltd.—Outstanding
School Library Journal, starred review

MAMA, DO YOU LOVE ME?
ABC Children's Choices
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
Children's Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection
Golden Kite Award
Society of Writers and Illustrators
Parents, "Best Books of the Year"
A Storytime Book
School Library Journal, starred review

MAMA, DO YOU LOVE ME? doll
Children's Book of the Month Club Selection
Publishers Weekly, "Cuffie Award"
Best New Sideline for 1993

MAMA, DO YOU LOVE ME? NESTING BLOCKS
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award

THE MAN WHO WENT TO THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON
American Institute of Physics (AIP) Science Writing Award for Children
ALA Batchelder Honor Book
ALA Notable Books for Children (Middle Readers)
Boston Globe—Horn Book Honor Book, Nonfiction
School Library Journal's Best Books 2003
School Library Journal, Starred Review
AIGA 50 books/50 Covers of 2003, Outstanding Design
CCBC Choices
Louisiana Young Readers's Choice Award Nomination
Children's Literature Association of Utah Beehive Award Nomination
(Washington) Sasquatch Book Award Nomination

MANUELA'S GIFT
1999 Society of Illustrators, The Original Art Exhibition
1999 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award
Kirkus Reviews, pointer

¿ME QUIERES, MAMA? BOARD BOOK
Críticas, Best Kid's Books for 2004
Críticas, Starred Review

MOM AND DAD ARE PALINDROMES
San Francisco Chronicle, Best Children's Picture Books 2006
Publishers Weekly, starred review
Fall 2006 Parents' Choice Awards, Silver Honor, Picture Book category
Children's Book Sense Pick, Autumn 2006

MOMMY HUGS
Los Angeles Parent Book Award
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

MOMMY LAID AN EGG
LA Parent Book Award
Publishers Weekly, starred review

MONSTERS PARTY ALL NIGHT LONG
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

THE MOON RING
Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent in Illustration

MOOSES COME WALKING
Child, "1995 Picture Book Award"

MY FAMILY TREE
Parent Council, Ltd.—l; Outstanding
A Reading Rainbow Book

THE NIGHT I FOLLOWED THE DOG
Parents' Choice Award
A Reading Rainbow Book
Bookbuilders West Design Award
CBC-IRA Children's Choice Award

NOAH'S ARK
Sydney Taylor Award Honor Book
A Caldecott Honor Book
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
School Library Journal, Starred Review

NOT SO TRUE STORIES AND UNREASONABLE RHYMES
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

ODD VELVET
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
1999-2000 Virginia Young Readers List

OFF TO THE SWEET SHORES OF AFRICA
2001 ALA Notable Children's Book
2001 Bookbuilders West Award

OH NO, NOAH!
Society of School Librarians (SSLI) International Book Awards, Honor Books
West Virginia Children's Book Award Master Booklist

OLIVE THE OTHER REINDEER
1998 American Illustration Annual
1998 Bookbuilders West Award
FOX TV Animated Holiday Special

THE OTHER SIDE
Best of the Best Books of the Year, Chicago Public Library

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

PAPA, DO YOU LOVE ME?
New York Library Association Book of the Summer 2005, Children's Category
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
Best of the Best Books of the Year, Chicago Public Library

PEEWEE & PLUSH
Cochecho Readers' Award Nominee

PEEWEE'S TALE
Monarch Award Master List (Illinois)
Land of Enchantment Children's Book Award
Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee
Cochecho Reader's Award Nominee

PENGUIN DREAMS
1999 Society of Illustrators, The Original Art Exhibition
NY Times Best Illustrated Kids Books & Annual Exhibition
American Illustration 19th Annual

PRIVATE I. GUANA
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"

THE RACE
Keystone to Reading Book Award nominee, primary category

A RAINBOW AT NIGHT
Parent Council, Ltd.—Outstanding
1998 Skipping Stones Honor Award
School Library Journal, starred review

RED IS A DRAGON
Florida Reading Association's Children's Book Award nomination

RHINOS WHO SURF
Parents Choice Award
School Library Journal, starred review

ROBERTO THE INSECT ARCHITECT
Smithsonian Notable Books for Children 2000
Booksense 76 Pick
2001 Bookbuilders West Award
Society of Illustrators 43rd Annual Exhibition, Silver Medal

RUBBERNECKERS
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award Winner
Dr. Toy Award winner: Dr. Toy's Best Children's Products; 10 Best Socially Responsible Products
Parent Council Ltd., Outstanding

RUBY'S WISH
Arizona Young Reader Picture Book Nomination
California Young Reader Medal Nomination
Illinois Monarch Award: Children's Choice Master List
Nebraska Gold Sower Award Nomination
Nevada Young Readers' Award Nomination
Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nomination
South Carolina Children's Book Award Nomination
Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award Nomination
ALA Amelia Bloomer Project/ Recommended Feminist Books for Youth
Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award
Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award
Publishers Weekly, Best Children's Books
Publishers Weekly's Cuffie Award, Most Eye-Catching Jacket
Northern California Book Award Nomination
Arne Nixon Center for Children's Literature, Best Books
Children's Book Sense 76 Pick

RULES OF THE WILD
Minnesota Book Award finalist

A SEED IS SLEEPY
Parenting magazine Mom-Tested Book of the Year
Growing Good Kids, Excellence in Children's Literature Award 2007, Junior Master Gardener & America Horticultural Society
Texas Golden Spur Children's Literature Award
School Library Journal, starred review

SEEMORE READERS: AMAZING BATS
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold Seal

SEEMORE READERS: BIG BUGS
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold Seal

SEEMORE READERS: BRIDGES
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold Seal

SEVEN WEEKS ON AN ICEBERG
Parents' Choice—Outstanding
Parent Council, Ltd.—Outstanding

SLEEPING BEAUTY
Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature, Best New Books for Holiday Giving

SNOWMAN IN PARADISE
Selected for Print's Regional Design Annual

SNOWRIDERS
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"

SNUG AS A BUG
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

SPARKLE AND SPIN
Parenting magazine, Best Books of the Year

SPRING 1S HERE
Bologna Graphic Prize Winner

STANLEY MOWS THE LAWN
Society of Illustrators "The Original Art" 2006 Silver Medal
First Place in the 2006 New York Book Show
Wanda Gág Book Award Honor
Capitol Choices, Noteworthy Books for Children

STARS IN THE DARKNESS
New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books
Bookbuilders West Certificate of Excellence
Bookbuilders West, Best of the West
Golden Kite Honor Book, Picture Book Text
"Living the Dream" Book Award nomination, Manhattan Country School

STORY IN A BOX: CINDERELLA and THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
Virtu "Best of Canadian Design" Award

STORY PAINTER: THE LIFE OF JACOB LAWRENCE
1999 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Winner
1999 Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award, non-fiction category
1998 CCBC Choices, Biography/Autobiography
1999 IRA-CBC Notable Trade Books—Social Studies
Parent's Council Ltd.— Gold Seal
Publishers Weekly, starred review

SUPERMAN
School Library Journal's Best Books of 1999

SYLVIA LONG'S MOTHER GOOSE
1999 Society of Illustrators, The Original Art Exhibition
School Library Journal's Best Books of 1999
Publishers Weekly, Cuffie Award
Children's Literature Choice List
Working Mother Best Books
Publishers Weekly, starred review
School Library Journal, starred review

TEN LITTLE RABBITS
ABC Children's Choices
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
CBC Children's Choices
IRA Children's Books Award
Parents, "Best Books of the Year"

TEN MICE FOR TET
Notable Books for a Global Society (IRA)
CCBC Choices
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

THOSE THAT FLOAT, THOSE THAT DON'T
Parents' Choice—Outstanding
Parent Council, Ltd.—Outstanding

TIME FOR BED
Platinum Award Winner, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio

TO EVERYTHING
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"
1998 Golden Kite Award Shortlist, Picture Book Illustration

TON
Nick Jr. Family Magazine, Best Books of the Year
Parents' Choice Spring 2006 Picture Book, Silver Honor

TOO BIG!
1999 Society of Illustrators, The Original Art Exhibition
Step-by-Step Graphics— Design and Illustration Award Winner
Publishers Weekly, starred review
Kirkus Reviews, pointer

TOOLS
Parenting, Best Books of the Year
San Francisco Chronicle, Best Children's Picture Books 2006
Parents' Choice Recommended Honor

TOUR AMERICA
ALA Book Links, Lasting Connections, Best Books of 2006
San Francisco Chronicle, Best Books, Children's Collections, 2006
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2007
Oregon Book Award for Children's Literature, The Eloise Jarvis McGraw Award 2006
Cybils, Children's and YA Bloggers Literature Awards finalist
Society of Illustrators, "The Original Art" 2006
School Library Journal, starred review

THE TRUTH ABOUT GREAT WHITE SHARKS
2000 Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc.
School Library Journal Best Books 2000
Children's Literature Choice List 2001
Capitol Choices, Noteworthy Books for Children
2001 Virginia Center for Children's Books Best Book of the Year List
2001 Lupine Award
Parent's Council, Ltd.— Outstanding
2001 IRA Teacher's Choice Award

UNWITTING WISDOM
A Children's Book Sense Pick
IRA Teachers' Choices
Publisher's Weekly "Off the Cuff" Award, Best Anthology
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year, Starred
Utah Beehive Award Nominee

WADDLE, WADDLE, QUACK, QUACK, QUACK
Best of the Best Books of the Year, Chicago Public Library

WAKE UP
Platinum Award Winner, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio

WAKE UP, CITY
Bank Street College, Best Children's Books of the Year

WALK THE DOG
Parent's Choice

WALTZ OF THE SCARECROWS
Parent Council Ltd., Winner
Smithsonian Notable Award

WE GATHER TOGETHER...NOW PLEASE GET LOST!
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award Gold Seal

THE WELL AT THE END OF THE WORLD
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Publishers Weekly, Editor's Pick

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A PAPER BAG?
Parent's Guide to Children's Media, non-fiction category

WHEN DINOSAURS GO TO SCHOOL
Child Magazine, "Book Club Pick of the Month"

WHEN PIGASSO MET MOOTISSE
American Bookseller, "Pick of the Lists"

WHAT AM I?/WHO AM I?
Parents Choice Honor Award
Child Magazine, "Best Books of 1998"
1999 Parent Council LTD Seal
Oprah Kids Read List

THE WORLD ALMANAC FOR KIDS PUZZLER DECKS
Education.com A Award
Children's Book Sense Picks, Winter 2007-2008
Dr. Toy Award

YOU THINK IT'S EASY BEING THE TOOTH FAIRY?
First Place, Children's books, Fiction - Delaware Press Association 2008 Communications Contest
First Place in the 2008 NFPW (National Federation of Press Women) Communications Contest

ZOE SOPHIA'S SCRAPBOOK
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

ZOOPA
Northern California Book Awards nomination

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