Saturday, November 11, 2017

Amazon editors pick the top 20 best children's books of 2017

These are the top 20 books of the year for readers of all ages according to editors at Amazon.
  1. Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
    A cursed girl escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination
  2. The Antlered Ship by Dashka Slater
    An inquisitive fox sets off on a seafaring voyage with a crew of deer and pigeons in this enchanting tale of friendship and adventure.
  3. Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #3) by Dav Pilkey
    The newest hero from the creator of Captain Underpants, hasn't always been a paws-itive addition to the police force.
  4. The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore
    A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity.
  5. We're All Wonders by R. J. Palacio
    Taps into every child’s longing to belong, and to be seen for who they truly are.
  6. Malala's Magic Pencil by Kerascoët, Malala Yousafzai
    As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for.
  7. Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani
    Priyanka Das has so many unanswered questions: Why did her mother abandon her home in India years ago? What was it like there? And most importantly, who is her father, and why did her mom leave him behind? But Pri’s mom avoids these questions―the topic of India is permanently closed.
  8. Professional Crocodile by Giovanna Zoboli, Mariachiara Di Giorgio
    Mr. Crocodile loves his job. Every morning he gets up with an alarm. He brushes his teeth. He chooses the right tie to match his outfit, eats a quick slice of toast, and heads off to work on a crowded train. But what exactly is his job?
  9. See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
    A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s, Walk Two Moons, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
  10. Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book 3 The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan
    Magnus faces his most dangerous trial yet. His cousin, Annabeth, recruits her boyfriend, Percy Jackson, to give Magnus some pointers, but will his training be enough?
  11. Refugee by Alan Gratz
    Three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow.
  12. Mighty, Mighty Construction Site by Tom Lichtenheld, Sherri Duskey Rinker
    All of our favorite trucks are back on the construction site—this time with a focus on team-building, friendship, and working together to make a big task seem small!
  13. The Secret of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange
    Henry discovers that Hope House is full of strange secrets: a forgotten attic, ghostly figures, mysterious firelight that flickers in the trees beyond the garden.
  14. Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
    Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"―people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches.
  15. Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
    Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.
  16. The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine by Mark Twain, Philip C. Stead
    A never-before-published, previously unfinished Mark Twain children’s story is brought to life by Philip and Erin Stead, creators of the Caldecott Medal-winning A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
  17. Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Peter Brown, Aaron Reynolds
    Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark.
  18. Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris
    If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her?
  19. Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk
    Twelve-year-old Crow has lived her entire life on a tiny, isolated piece of the starkly beautiful Elizabeth Islands in Massachusetts. Abandoned and set adrift in a small boat when she was just hours old, Crow’s only companions are Osh, the man who rescued and raised her, and Miss Maggie, their fierce and affectionate neighbor across the sandbar.
  20. The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
    When Ada’s clubfoot is surgically fixed at last, she knows for certain that she’s not what her mother said she was—damaged, deranged, crippled mentally as well as physically. She’s not a daughter anymore, either. Who is she now?



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