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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

Reprinted from ALA Website

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

For a full listing of past Newbery winners and honors books, click here.

Click here to see all past Caldecott winners and honors books, click here.

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

Congrats!

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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