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ALA 2020 Notable Picture Books

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American Library Association (ALA), has selected its 2020 list of Notable Children’s Books. Those listed here are the picture books of special interest, quality, creativity and value.

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Across the Bay

Across the Bay

by Aponte, Carlos

Book - 2019

In search of his father, Carlitos ferries from his serene home in Cataño to San Juan, taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of Puerto Rico’s capital. (Belpré Illustrator Honor Book) In search of his father, Carlitos ferries from his serene home in Cataño to San Juan, taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of Puerto Rico’s capital. (Belpré Illustrator Honor Book) Show less

In search of his father, Carlitos ferries from his serene home in Cataño to San Juan, taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of Puerto Rico’s capital. (Belpré Illustrator Honor Book) In search of his father, Carlitos ferries from his serene home in Cataño to San Juan, taking in the vibrant sights and sounds of Puerto Rico’s capital. (Belpré Illustrator Honor Book) Show less

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At the Mountain's Base

At the Mountain's Base

by Sorell, Traci

Book - 2019

A lyrical story of a Cherokee family bonding through song and weaving as they celebrate a family member’s service in the military. A lyrical story of a Cherokee family bonding through song and weaving as they celebrate a family member’s service in the military. Show less

A lyrical story of a Cherokee family bonding through song and weaving as they celebrate a family member’s service in the military. A lyrical story of a Cherokee family bonding through song and weaving as they celebrate a family member’s service in the military. Show less

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B Is for Baby

B Is for Baby

by Atinuke

Book - 2019

The letter B is cleverly featured in this story of a baby’s day in her African village. The letter B is cleverly featured in this story of a baby’s day in her African village. Show less

The letter B is cleverly featured in this story of a baby’s day in her African village. The letter B is cleverly featured in this story of a baby’s day in her African village. Show less

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The Balcony

The Balcony

by Castrillón, Melissa

Book - 2019

A whimsical, wordless picturebook that shows a young girl making her new house a home. A whimsical, wordless picturebook that shows a young girl making her new house a home. Show less

A whimsical, wordless picturebook that shows a young girl making her new house a home. A whimsical, wordless picturebook that shows a young girl making her new house a home. Show less

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Bear Came Along

Bear Came Along

by Morris, Richard T.

Book - 2019

A bear’s river journey accumulates a number of other animals, resulting in an amazing ride. (Caldecott Honor Book) A bear’s river journey accumulates a number of other animals, resulting in an amazing ride. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

A bear’s river journey accumulates a number of other animals, resulting in an amazing ride. (Caldecott Honor Book) A bear’s river journey accumulates a number of other animals, resulting in an amazing ride. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

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The Bell Rang

The Bell Rang

by Ransome, James

Book - 2019

A young enslaved girl’s daily routine is altered by her brother’s escape to freedom. A young enslaved girl’s daily routine is altered by her brother’s escape to freedom. Show less

A young enslaved girl’s daily routine is altered by her brother’s escape to freedom. A young enslaved girl’s daily routine is altered by her brother’s escape to freedom. Show less

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Between Us and Abuela

Between Us and Abuela

A Family Story From the Border

by Perkins, Mitali

Book - 2019

A family visits the border fence dividing California and Mexico to share gifts with their grandmother at La Posada. A family visits the border fence dividing California and Mexico to share gifts with their grandmother at La Posada. Show less

A family visits the border fence dividing California and Mexico to share gifts with their grandmother at La Posada. A family visits the border fence dividing California and Mexico to share gifts with their grandmother at La Posada. Show less

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A Big Bed for Little Snow

A Big Bed for Little Snow

by Lin, Grace

Book - 2019

In spite of Mommy’s warnings, Little Snow simply cannot resist jumping on his big, new feather bed. In spite of Mommy’s warnings, Little Snow simply cannot resist jumping on his big, new feather bed. Show less

In spite of Mommy’s warnings, Little Snow simply cannot resist jumping on his big, new feather bed. In spite of Mommy’s warnings, Little Snow simply cannot resist jumping on his big, new feather bed. Show less

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The Book Hog

The Book Hog

by Pizzoli, Greg

Book - 2019

A beret-wearing pig who loves books as objects learns to love reading them, too. (Geisel Honor Book) A beret-wearing pig who loves books as objects learns to love reading them, too. (Geisel Honor Book) Show less

A beret-wearing pig who loves books as objects learns to love reading them, too. (Geisel Honor Book) A beret-wearing pig who loves books as objects learns to love reading them, too. (Geisel Honor Book) Show less

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Carter Reads the Newspaper

Carter Reads the Newspaper

by Hopkinson, Deborah

Book - 2019

This engaging nonfiction picturebook highlights the life and determination of little-known civil rights pioneer, Dr. Carter Woodson. This engaging nonfiction picturebook highlights the life and determination of little-known civil rights pioneer, Dr. Carter Woodson. Show less

This engaging nonfiction picturebook highlights the life and determination of little-known civil rights pioneer, Dr. Carter Woodson. This engaging nonfiction picturebook highlights the life and determination of little-known civil rights pioneer, Dr. Carter Woodson. Show less

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Smell My Foot!

Smell My Foot!

by Bell, Cece

eBook - 2020

Chick (a baby chicken) instructs his friend Brain (underwear-clad human with an exposed brain) in good manners. (Geisel Honor Book) Chick (a baby chicken) instructs his friend Brain (underwear-clad human with an exposed brain) in good manners. (Geisel Honor Book) Show less

Chick (a baby chicken) instructs his friend Brain (underwear-clad human with an exposed brain) in good manners. (Geisel Honor Book) Chick (a baby chicken) instructs his friend Brain (underwear-clad human with an exposed brain) in good manners. (Geisel Honor Book) Show less

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Dancing Hands

Dancing Hands

How Teresa Carreno Played the Piano for President Lincoln

by Engle, Margarita

Book - 2019

This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln. (Belpré Illustrator Award Book) This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln. (Belpré Illustrator Award Book) Show less

This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln. (Belpré Illustrator Award Book) This picturebook biography follows young Venezuelan musician, Teresa Carreño, from her homeland to New York, famous concert halls, and a White House performance for President Lincoln. (Belpré Illustrator Award Book) Show less

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Dinosaur Feathers

Dinosaur Feathers

by Nolan, Dennis

Book - 2019

This tongue-twisting, brightly illustrated poetry book introduces readers to a gaggle of dinosaurs. This tongue-twisting, brightly illustrated poetry book introduces readers to a gaggle of dinosaurs. Show less

This tongue-twisting, brightly illustrated poetry book introduces readers to a gaggle of dinosaurs. This tongue-twisting, brightly illustrated poetry book introduces readers to a gaggle of dinosaurs. Show less

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The Double Bass Blues

The Double Bass Blues

by Loney, Andrea J.

Book - 2019

Aspiring musician Nic navigates two worlds—his suburban school and the bustling city streets of his home—in this picturebook about community, family, and the power of music. (Caldecott Honor Book) Aspiring musician Nic navigates two worlds—his suburban school and the bustling city streets of his home—in this picturebook about community, family, and the power of music. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

Aspiring musician Nic navigates two worlds—his suburban school and the bustling city streets of his home—in this picturebook about community, family, and the power of music. (Caldecott Honor Book) Aspiring musician Nic navigates two worlds—his suburban school and the bustling city streets of his home—in this picturebook about community, family, and the power of music. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

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Field Trip to the Moon

Field Trip to the Moon

by Hare, John

Book - 2019

When a child is left behind on a class field trip to the moon, an unexpected adventure unfolds. When a child is left behind on a class field trip to the moon, an unexpected adventure unfolds. Show less

When a child is left behind on a class field trip to the moon, an unexpected adventure unfolds. When a child is left behind on a class field trip to the moon, an unexpected adventure unfolds. Show less

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Firefighters' Handbook

Firefighters' Handbook

by McCarthy, Meghan

Book - 2019

Do you want to become a firefighter? Learn about their rigorous training in this informative picturebook. Do you want to become a firefighter? Learn about their rigorous training in this informative picturebook. Show less

Do you want to become a firefighter? Learn about their rigorous training in this informative picturebook. Do you want to become a firefighter? Learn about their rigorous training in this informative picturebook. Show less

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Flubby Is Not A Good Pet!

Flubby Is Not A Good Pet!

by Morris, J. E.

Book - 2019

Flubby, a very lazy, but loveable, cat can always be counted on to bring comfort and kindness when they are needed most. (Geisel Honor Book) Flubby, a very lazy, but loveable, cat can always be counted on to bring comfort and kindness when they are needed most. (Geisel Honor Book) Show less

Flubby, a very lazy, but loveable, cat can always be counted on to bring comfort and kindness when they are needed most. (Geisel Honor Book) Flubby, a very lazy, but loveable, cat can always be counted on to bring comfort and kindness when they are needed most. (Geisel Honor Book) Show less

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Fry Bread

Fry Bread

A Native American Family Story

by Maillard, Kevin Noble

Book - 2019

A sweetly illustrated account of the cultural and historical importance of fry bread to a Native American family. (Sibert Medal Book) A sweetly illustrated account of the cultural and historical importance of fry bread to a Native American family. (Sibert Medal Book) Show less

A sweetly illustrated account of the cultural and historical importance of fry bread to a Native American family. (Sibert Medal Book) A sweetly illustrated account of the cultural and historical importance of fry bread to a Native American family. (Sibert Medal Book) Show less

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Going Down Home With Daddy

Going Down Home With Daddy

by Lyons, Kelly Starling

Book - 2019

In this picturebook homage to familial bonds, a boy contemplates the perfect way to honor his great-grandmother. (Caldecott Honor Book) In this picturebook homage to familial bonds, a boy contemplates the perfect way to honor his great-grandmother. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

In this picturebook homage to familial bonds, a boy contemplates the perfect way to honor his great-grandmother. (Caldecott Honor Book) In this picturebook homage to familial bonds, a boy contemplates the perfect way to honor his great-grandmother. (Caldecott Honor Book) Show less

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Grandpa's Top Threes

Grandpa's Top Threes

by Meddour, Wendy

Book - 2019

Henry uses Grandpa's favorite game, “Top Three,” to help his grandfather grieve. Henry uses Grandpa's favorite game, “Top Three,” to help his grandfather grieve. Show less

Henry uses Grandpa's favorite game, “Top Three,” to help his grandfather grieve. Henry uses Grandpa's favorite game, “Top Three,” to help his grandfather grieve. Show less

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Hey, Water!

Hey, Water!

by Portis, Antoinette

Book - 2019

This early nonfiction book examines how the water cycle surrounds you every day. (Sibert Honor Book) This early nonfiction book examines how the water cycle surrounds you every day. (Sibert Honor Book) Show less

This early nonfiction book examines how the water cycle surrounds you every day. (Sibert Honor Book) This early nonfiction book examines how the water cycle surrounds you every day. (Sibert Honor Book) Show less

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How to Read A Book

How to Read A Book

by Alexander, Kwame

Book - 2019

Bright collage illustrations and poetic imagery depict many of the countless ways to savor a book. Bright collage illustrations and poetic imagery depict many of the countless ways to savor a book. Show less

Bright collage illustrations and poetic imagery depict many of the countless ways to savor a book. Bright collage illustrations and poetic imagery depict many of the countless ways to savor a book. Show less

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It Began With A Page

It Began With A Page

How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way

by Maclear, Kyo

Book - 2019

This biography for young readers recounts the life of a trailblazing Japanese American picturebook artist. This biography for young readers recounts the life of a trailblazing Japanese American picturebook artist. Show less

This biography for young readers recounts the life of a trailblazing Japanese American picturebook artist. This biography for young readers recounts the life of a trailblazing Japanese American picturebook artist. Show less

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Just Right

Just Right

Searching for the Goldilocks Planet

by Manley, Curtis

Book - 2019

An exploration of the solar system and humanity’s search for another planet that can support life. An exploration of the solar system and humanity’s search for another planet that can support life. Show less

An exploration of the solar system and humanity’s search for another planet that can support life. An exploration of the solar system and humanity’s search for another planet that can support life. Show less

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The Last Peach

The Last Peach

by Gordon, Gus

Book - 2019

Unfolding through animated dialogue comes a tale of two insects debating who gets to eat the last peach. Unfolding through animated dialogue comes a tale of two insects debating who gets to eat the last peach. Show less

Unfolding through animated dialogue comes a tale of two insects debating who gets to eat the last peach. Unfolding through animated dialogue comes a tale of two insects debating who gets to eat the last peach. Show less

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