Garden State Book Awards: Children's 2011
The Children's Services Section of the New Jersey Library Association
announces the following recipients:
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EASY-TO-READ
BOOKS (past
awards)
How to Drive Your Sister Crazy
by Diane ZuHone Shore
Does your sister hog the bathroom? Does she spend hours on the phone with her friends? Then this book is for you! All you need is a rubber snake, some bubble gum, and a little bit of sneakiness. Oh, and a really good hiding place. [NOTE: Do NOT let your sister read this book!] |
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EASY-TO-READ SERIES BOOKS (past awards)
Hooray for Fly Guy!
by Tedd Arnold "Flies can't play football," says the coach. But Fly Guy and Buzz are determined to prove him wrong. New readers will experience both pride and delight as they read the simple text and look at the funny pictures of Fly Guy trying to kick a football, go out for a pass, and tackle his friend Buzz. In the end Fly Guy scores and gets to do his hilarious touchdown dance. |
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FICTION, GRADES 2-5 (past awards)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
by Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules chronicles Greg’s attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, keep his secret safe. |
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NON-FICTON, GRADES 2-5 (past
awards)
Frogs
by Nic Bishop
For the first- to third-grade set, frogs are an endless source of fascination, especially when looked at VERY close up. See tiny poison dart frogs and mammoth bullfrogs, as Nic Bishop's amazing images show the beauty and diversity of frogs from around the globe. And simple, engaging text conveys basic information about frogs -- as well as cool and quirky facts. Nic Bishop Frogs is a fun and informative tour through an exciting amphibian world.
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