Staff Picks
SC Picture Book Award Nominees 2024-2025
- Ashley S.
- Wednesday, January 31
Collection
Check out the 2024-2025 SC Picture Book Award nominees!
John's Turn
Published in 2022
Every Friday at school there's an assembly with announcements and maybe a guest. Then one of the kids gets to do something for the whole school. A performance. Today it's John's turn; what will he do?
Like
Published in 2022
In a series of amusing comparisons, a boy shows how humans are much more like each other than we are like any other thing on Earth.
When the Sky Glows
Published in 2022
"Sunrises and lightning storms, rainbows and volcanoes, meteors and fireflies-these beautiful, and sometimes frightening, events that light up the sky might seem like magic. But there is a scientific explanation for each natural phenomenon. Find out the science behind the magic in this beautiful and enlightening nonfiction picture book"-- Provided by publisher.
Lou
Published in 2022
"Meet Lou. Lou has an important job . . . as the neighborhood toilet for dogs on their walks. Useful as he may be, he gets the feeling that deep down inside, there might be more to him than that. He just doesn't seem to know exactly what yet. When disaster strikes, will Lou find out what he's made of and save the day?"-- Provided by publisher.
Beneath
Published in 2023
Finn is in a bad mood, so his grandfather takes him on a walk in the forest, and tells him about all the things that are beneath the surface of plants and animals--and even people.
I'm Hungry = ¡Tengo Hambre!
Published in 2022
When a bluebird comes upon a dinosaur who's down in the dumps, he asks what's wrong. "¡Tengo hambre!" says the dinosaur. I'm hungry! Does the dinosaur want a banana? "¿Plátano? No." Fish? "¿Pescado? No, gracias." Nothing seems to do the trick! What does dinosaur want to eat? This delightful bilingual picture book is about finding just the right food--and just the right friend.
Tiny Dino
Published in 2022
"A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little? Dinosaurs didn't have feathers...or did they? This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big animal family"-- Provided by publisher.
Donut
The Unicorn Who Wants to Fly
Published in 2022
Donut is a unicorn with a problem: she cannot fly--so she works with all the other creatures in the field and finally accomplishes her goal.
Pigeon & Cat
Published in 2022
Cat and Pigeon live in a city lot and while they do not have much they have each other, so when Pigeon goes missing after a storm, Cat leaves the safety of their lot for the first time and traverses the city looking for her.
Be a Bridge
Published in 2022
"Upbeat rhyming verse and colorful illustrations of a diverse group of students invite readers to "be a bridge" by taking actions that foster inclusivity, respect, and connection"-- Provided by publisher.
Out of a Jar
Published in 2022
Llewellyn, a little rabbit overwhelmed by his emotions, hides away his feelings in glass jars, until he discovers life is more colorful when he sets his emotions free.
Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme
Published in 2022
"Rhyming has always come easily to Chester van Chime. But one day he loses his gift and struggles to find the right words"-- Provided by publisher.
Yoshi and the Ocean
A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home
Published in 2022
"Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle, was injured and rescued by fisherman who took her to the Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa for rehabilitation. After twenty years, Yoshi was returned to the sea and traveled nearly 23,000 miles over three years back to what is believed to be her birthplace"-- Provided by publisher.
How to Hug a Pufferfish
Published in 2022
"A group of underwater friends learn to ask for permission before showing their prickly, pufferfish pal some love"-- Provided by publisher
Don't Eat Bees
Life Lessons from Chip the Dog
Published in 2022
"Are you a dog in need of advice? Fear not: Chip the dog is ON IT in this super-silly guide to living your best canine life. Chip is seven; he knows things. Like what to eat (important papers, the fancy bird the humans cooked for the fancy dinner, Grandpa's teeth), and what not to eat (bees). He won't get those mixed up, will he?"-- Description from publisher.
Mary Had a Little Plan
Published in 2022
"Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes. When she spots an abandoned lot in her neighborhood, Mary knows she can use her stylish talent to spruce it up. Soon she's rallying neighborhood shops and calling on her friends to help. With Mary leading the way, this group carries out her little plan that has a big impact on her community!" -- Provided by publisher.
Every Dog in the Neighborhood
Published in 2022
Louis and his eccentric Grandmother set out to count every dog in the neighborhood when they find out about city hall's woefully inadequate record keeping.
Little Good Wolf
Published in 2022
"Sent by his parents to Bad School to learn to be a big, bad wolf, Little Good Wolf, unable to be selfish or rude, discovers a way to be a wolf while being GOOD!"-- Provided by publisher
Abdul's Story
Published in 2022
Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist.
The World Belonged to Us
Published in 2022
"A group of kids celebrate the joy and freedom of summer on their Brooklyn block"-- Provided by publisher.