Ladybug Picture Book Awards
(Voting ends Friday, December 11, 2020.)
What is the Ladybug Picture Book Award? Sponsored by the Center for the Book at the NH State Library, this award is given to a picture book that is voted the best of ten titles by children pre-K through 3rd grade.The Ladybug Picture Book Award is designed to promote early literacy and honor the best in recent children's picture books. A committee of children's librarians from around the state selects 10 picture book titles each spring. Then, during November, New Hampshire children from preschoolers to those in third grade choose the award winner. The winning picture book is announced at the end of the year. - Center for the Book at the New Hampshire State Library.
2020 LADYBUG PICTURE BOOK AWARD WINNER
There Are No Bears in This Bakery
by Julia Sarcone-Roach
From Amazon: “A tough gumshoe of a cat--the name's Muffin--protects his territory: The Little Bear Bakery. But there are no bears here. Not on Muffin's watch.
One night, Muffin hears a suspicious noise. Mouse? Raccoon? Bat? Nope, not the usual suspects. But Muffin hears . . . growling. Could it be? Yup. A bear. Just a cub. Whose stomach is definitely growling. Muffin's got this case solved--clearly this bear needs some donuts.
In this wonderfully noir-tinged tale, Julia Sarcone-Roach gives us another funny story of a hungry bear in the wrong place at the right time. This tale is sly and sweet, with sprinkles on top.”
One night, Muffin hears a suspicious noise. Mouse? Raccoon? Bat? Nope, not the usual suspects. But Muffin hears . . . growling. Could it be? Yup. A bear. Just a cub. Whose stomach is definitely growling. Muffin's got this case solved--clearly this bear needs some donuts.
In this wonderfully noir-tinged tale, Julia Sarcone-Roach gives us another funny story of a hungry bear in the wrong place at the right time. This tale is sly and sweet, with sprinkles on top.”
2019 Ladybug Picture Book Award Winner
Can I Be Your Dog?
by Troy Cummings
Amazon Summary: "This picture book shares the tale of Arfy, a homeless mutt who lives in a box in an alley. Arfy writes to every person on Butternut Street about what a great pet he'd make. His letters to prospective owners share that he's house broken! He has his own squeaky bone! He can learn to live with cats! But, no one wants him. Won't anyone open their heart--and home--to a lonesome dog? Readers will be happily surprised to learn just who steps up to adopt Arfy.
Troy Cummings's hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication."
Troy Cummings's hilarious and touching story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different styles of letter writing, making it appealing to parents and teachers looking to teach the lost art of written communication."
2020 Laydbug Picture Book Award Nominees
(We have some of these book titles available.)
Born to Ride: A Story About Bicycle Face
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Crunch, the Shy Dinosaur
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Fix That Clock
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
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Home in the Woods
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Saturday
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Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep
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Sulwe
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There Are No Bears in This Bakery
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Truman
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2019 Ladybug Picture Book Award Nominees
(All nominated books are available at the library)
Alma and How She Got Her Name
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Can I Be Your Dog?
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A Couch for Llama
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The Day You Begin
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Inky's Amazing Escape: How a Very Smart Octopus Found His Way Home
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Julian is a Mermaid
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Saffron Ice Cream
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Thank You, Omu!
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The Wall in the Middle of the Book
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We Don't Eat Our Classmates
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To find previous winners from years past or for more information, please visit Center for the Book at the New Hampshire State Library.