Education Resources: Geisel Award
Geisel Award
The Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year. - American Library Association
Award-Winning & Honorary Books
Fox Has a Problem by
Publication Date: 2023Fox has a problem: His kite is stuck in a tree! But every clever plan creates even more problems for him - and for all his friends. Can they work together to fix things before it's too late.Henry, Like Always by
Publication Date: 2023Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry's class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means this week is not like always.Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends by
Publication Date: 2023This heartwarming and affirming Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book celebrates the beauty of true friendship!Fish and Wave by
Publication Date: 2022When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what's a fish to do? Fish and Wave by Sergio Ruzzier is a playful exploration of what it really means to go with the flow.Gigi and Ojiji by
Publication Date: 2022Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji--Japanese grandpa--to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her OjijiI Did It! by
Publication Date: 2022Learning to ride a bike is hard. Can I do it? Yes, I can! A fun comic that kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own.Owl and Penguin by
Publication Date: 2022Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel for emerging readers.A Seed Grows by
Publication Date: 2022From a tiny seed to a huge, fold-out bloom, the transformative life cycle of a sunflower plays out in this bold read-aloud.Nothing Fits a Dinosaur by
Publication Date: 2021It's time to get ready for bed, but this silly dinosaur can't find anything that fits! Find out what happens in this laugh-out-loud Level 1 Ready-to-Read.Beak and Ally #1: Unlikely Friends by
Publication Date: 2021A brand-new early reader graphic novel series about finding friendship in unexpected places! This fun and funny buddy comedy is perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and all kids who love comics.Fox at Night by
Publication Date: 2021The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.I Hop by
Publication Date: 2021Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for new readers just starting out. Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book to read on their own!The Bear in My Family by
Publication Date: 2020An overbearing older sibling can really be a bear, but the child in this understated, gently humorous story finds out that they can have their advantages, too.See the Cat: Three Stories about a Dog by
Publication Date: 2020Move over, Spot. . . . Spoofing classic primers, Max the Dog talks back to the book in a twist that will have fans of funny early readers howling.Stop! Bot! by
Publication Date: 2019Rear Window meets Wes Anderson meets Richard Scarry in this fun picture book follow-up to Bus! Stop!Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot! by
Publication Date: 2019From Newbery Honor winner Cece Bell comes an offbeat, pitch-perfect storybook for beginning readers that will have them in fits of giggles.Flubby Is Not a Good Pet! by
Publication Date: 2019The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala books, make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime and progressing readers.The Book Hog by
Publication Date: 2019Greg Pizzoli presents a new character who is sure to steal your heart in this picturebook full of humorous charm and vivid illustrations.Fox the Tiger by
Publication Date: 2018Fox the Tiger is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child. Other Fox books include: Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.See Pip Flap by
Publication Date: 2018This Pre-level 1 Ready-to-Read with bright illustrations and minimal text is perfect for the true emergent reader.Fox & Chick: the Party by
Publication Date: 2018With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these seemingly opposite friends. With spare text and airy images, this early chapter book is also accessible to a picture book audience.King and Kayla and the Case of the Lost Tooth by
Publication Date: 2018This fun, laugh-out-loud early chapter book series follows lovable dog King and his human girl Kayla as they solve mysteries.Tiger vs. Nightmare by
Publication Date: 2018In this charming graphic novel for young readers, cartoonist Emily Tetri proves that unlikely best friends can be an unbeatable team, even agianst the scariest monsters.Charlie & Mouse: Book 1 (Classic Children's Book, Illustrated Books for Children) by
Publication Date: 2017With imagination and humor, Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes paint a lively picture of brotherhood that children will relish in a beginning chapter book format; making this a perfect book for young readers graduating from picture books.I See a Cat by
Publication Date: 2017A dog barks at everything he loves--a cat, a squirrel, and his favorite boy! This Level A book is perfect for new readers.King and Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats by
Publication Date: 2017A delightful series start that will have kids returning to read more about Kayla and King. It's also a great introduction to mysteries, gathering facts, and analytical thinking for an unusually young set.My Kite Is Stuck! and Other Stories by
Publication Date: 2017Salina Yoon continues her Geisel Honor-winning early reader series starring Big Duck, Little Duck, and Porcupine, perfect for fans of bestselling series like Elephant & Piggie, Ballet Cat, and Pig in a Wig.Noodleheads See the Future by
Publication Date: 2017Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools, the Noodleheads also encourage critical thinking, inviting kids to use their noodles- spotting the holes in the brothers' grand plans, and anticipating how things will go awry.Snail and Worm Again by
Publication Date: 2017At turns clever and sweet, these laugh-out-loud stories are perfect for readers coming out of their own shells and making the transition between picture books and chapter books.We Are Growing! by
Publication Date: 2016Walt and his friends are growing up fast! Everyone is the something-est. But . . . what about Walt? He is not the tallest, or the curliest, or the silliest. He is not the anything-est! As a BIG surprise inches closer, Walt discovers something special of his own!
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