by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by K. G. Campbell
With offbeat charm, this illustrated novel tells the story of a girl who makes an unexpected friend: a squirrel with superpowers.
2014 Children's Book Award
Winners
Newbery Award Winner
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by Holly Black
Three kids go on a quest to bury a china doll—and lay a ghost to rest—in this spooky, heart-tugging novel about friendships.
by Kevin Henkes
In this funny chapter book, a second grader deals with familiar milestones and anxieties over the course of a school year.
by Amy Timberlake
Set in 1871, this taut, atmos-pheric novel stars a heroine intent on unrav-eling the family mystery.
by Vince Vawter
An 11-year-old boy who stut-ters takes over his best friend’s paper route in the summer heat of 1959 Memphis and finds his voice.
Newbery Honor Books
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by Brian Floca
This stunning account of the birth of the transcontinental railroad brings the sights and sounds of an era to life.
Caldecott Award Winner
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by Aaron Becker
This wordless story about a girl who creates a door into a fantastical world will inspire readers to let their imaginations soar.
by Molly Idle
The budding relationship between an awkward young girl and a graceful flamingo is revealed through carefully orchestrated flaps. The call-and-response of this balletic duet is cinematic and comedic.
by David Wiesner
Mr. Wuffles finds a new toy that is actually a tiny spaceship in this nearly wordless science fiction tale of epic and miniature proportions.
Caldecott Honor Books
Other Notable Award Winners
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
Winner
- The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli
Honor Books
- Ball by Mary Sullivan
- A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo Willems
- Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes
Coretta Scott King Award
Winner
- P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia
Honor Books
- March: Book One by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
- Darius and Twig by Walter Dean Myers
- Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes
For a full listing of all award winners, visit the ALA website.
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