10 Geisel Award Winning Books
2008 Geisel Honor Book
Lunde, D. (2007). Hello, Bumble Bee Bat. Watertown, MA:
Charlesbridge.
Summary: A
conversation can be heard asking questions between a Bumblebee Bat and an
observer. Very informative descriptions
of the Bumblebee Bat and its habitat are contained in this short children’s
book.
Response:
Meet Darrin Lunde:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/99569/darrin-lunde
Photo: © J.H. Wahlert
2008 Geisel Honor Book
Author website:
http://www.aprilsayre.com/
Illustrator website:
http://www.stevejenkinsbooks.com/
2008 Geisel Honor Book
Seeger, L.V. (2007). First the Egg. New York, NY: Roaring Brook Press.
Summary: Ever wonder what happens first? Many "firsts" happen between these pages and each "first" helps the reader choose which situation is about to happen or did it happen as a sequence of events. Basic knowledge of the life cycle is represented in this charming children's concept book. Once you see something in one way or format, doesn't always mean it will continue to stay exactly the same.
Response: Seeger did a wonderful job of illustrating each page in a double page format. You can see each brush stroke and visual texture, as if it was painted right then as the transformations take place as you turn each page.
Video book reading:
https://www.teachingbooks.net/book_reading.cgi?id=4471&a=1
Helpful learning links associated with First the Egg book:
https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?a=1&tid=10275
2011 Geisel Honor Book
Lin, G. (2010). Ling and Ting: Not exactly the Same! New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company.
Summary: Twin girls Ling and Ting have many stories to tell in this chapter book for young readers. Most of which refer to how much they are alike and how they are different. Readers learn a bit of Chinese culture in each story.
Response: Charming children's book in chapter sections. Young readers will really feel like they are moving up in reading levels in this series of stories by Grace Lin in simple repetitive text and structure.
Check out Grace Lin!!
http://www.gracelin.com/
2012 Geisel Award Winner
Summary: Imagine eating dirt, worms, gum that's been chewed by other kids, smelly lasagna cooked by a troll and much more! James has some real decisions to make about his food choices. James' father tells it like it is and hopes James makes a wise choice. Humor and a play on words gives the reader a chuckle while the illustrations bring the imagination to life.
Response: What a clever book! I can't imagine a better time to help children realize there are so many food choices available. Who knows where your food will be coming from next?!
Big Papa Scott read aloud:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vljdm_a3Leg
2014 Geisel Honor Book
Summary: Penny's walk with her doll in a stroller take her on an adventure which then creates a conflict with herself after she takes a marble from the neighbors yard. Penny begins to feel guilty about playing with the marble in her house. Penny eventually returns the marble and the nice neighbor allows her to keep it much to her relief. The imaginary adventures continue.
Response: Integrity got the better of Penny and she was rewarded for returning what was not hers to the rightful owner.
Check out more Penny books:
https://kevinhenkes.com/mouse-books/penny/
2015 Geisel Honor Award
2017 Geisel Honor Book
Summary: Stereotypical tough guys wanting to be just like their dad and trying to fit in at the same time can be difficult. The Infamous Ratsos are trying not to be "softies" and find ways to prove they are not to be messed with. After several attempts, the brothers are, instead, helping their community in unsuspecting ways. Tough guys or not, they realize, their dad has a lot more on his mind than just being tough and taking care of his sons.
Response: The Ratsos tough ideas get turned around instead of being mean characters, they end up finding a lot more about what their family is really about. They have each other to look out for. Young readers will find this book to be funny and learn about how not to be bullies in their community.
Here Kara LaReau's excitement on receiving her award:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erulOEBhCVY
2017 Geisel Honor Book
Meet Darrin Lunde:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/99569/darrin-lunde
Photo: © J.H. Wahlert
2008 Geisel Honor Book
Sayre, A.P. (2007). Vulture View. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company.
Summary: The life of a vulture is not glamorous. The Vulture View captures the food chain of events of a vulture, "natures clean up crew". The text is in a poetry stance which children seem to relate to throughout the book. Turkey vultures daily routine can be predicted when the book comes to an end.
The illustrations by Steve Jenkins are done in collage, a similar style of Eric Carle.
Response: The vultures dining choices are not so gross once you think about how useful vultures really are from a scientific point of view.
McGraw Hill read aloud:
Author website:
http://www.aprilsayre.com/
Illustrator website:
http://www.stevejenkinsbooks.com/
2008 Geisel Honor Book
Summary: Ever wonder what happens first? Many "firsts" happen between these pages and each "first" helps the reader choose which situation is about to happen or did it happen as a sequence of events. Basic knowledge of the life cycle is represented in this charming children's concept book. Once you see something in one way or format, doesn't always mean it will continue to stay exactly the same.
Response: Seeger did a wonderful job of illustrating each page in a double page format. You can see each brush stroke and visual texture, as if it was painted right then as the transformations take place as you turn each page.
Video book reading:
https://www.teachingbooks.net/book_reading.cgi?id=4471&a=1
Helpful learning links associated with First the Egg book:
https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?a=1&tid=10275
2011 Geisel Honor Book
Lin, G. (2010). Ling and Ting: Not exactly the Same! New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company.
Summary: Twin girls Ling and Ting have many stories to tell in this chapter book for young readers. Most of which refer to how much they are alike and how they are different. Readers learn a bit of Chinese culture in each story.
Response: Charming children's book in chapter sections. Young readers will really feel like they are moving up in reading levels in this series of stories by Grace Lin in simple repetitive text and structure.
Check out Grace Lin!!
http://www.gracelin.com/
2012 Geisel Award Winner
Schneider, J. (2001). Tales for Very Picky Eaters. New York, NY: Clarion Books.
Summary: Imagine eating dirt, worms, gum that's been chewed by other kids, smelly lasagna cooked by a troll and much more! James has some real decisions to make about his food choices. James' father tells it like it is and hopes James makes a wise choice. Humor and a play on words gives the reader a chuckle while the illustrations bring the imagination to life.
Response: What a clever book! I can't imagine a better time to help children realize there are so many food choices available. Who knows where your food will be coming from next?!
Big Papa Scott read aloud:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vljdm_a3Leg
2014 Geisel Honor Book
Henkes, K. (2013). Penny and Her Marble. New York, NY: Greenwillow Books.
Summary: Penny's walk with her doll in a stroller take her on an adventure which then creates a conflict with herself after she takes a marble from the neighbors yard. Penny begins to feel guilty about playing with the marble in her house. Penny eventually returns the marble and the nice neighbor allows her to keep it much to her relief. The imaginary adventures continue.
Response: Integrity got the better of Penny and she was rewarded for returning what was not hers to the rightful owner.
Check out more Penny books:
https://kevinhenkes.com/mouse-books/penny/
2015 Geisel Honor Award
Rylant, C. and Howard, A. (2014). Mr. Putter & Tabby: Turn the Page. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Summary: Great series of Mr. Putter & Tabby books available! Each with its own adventure. In this book, Turn the Page, library story time is introduced and Mr. Putter invites his friend Mrs. Teaberry. Together they both enjoy reading to children with their pets in accompaniment. The children in the story love the combination of a read aloud and pets to cuddle.
Response: Excellent illustration visuals work well with the simple text great for close reading and guided instruction.
Want to learn more by Cynthia Rylant?
2016 Geisel Honor Book
Pizzoli, G. (2016). Good Night Owl. New York, NY: Hyperion.
Summary: Repetition of the annoying noise that Owl hears has him trying to locate and figure out what the noise is, so he can sleep. After destroying his home, Owl gets a good night rest upon his discovery of where the noise is actually coming from... a likely suspect the reader wishes they could tell Owl.
Response: We know where the noise is coming from, too bad Owl has to go through all of the frustration, only to find out the instigator was within view.
Book trailer:
https://vimeo.com/152469011
LaReau, K. (2016). The Infamous Ratsos. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press.
Response: The Ratsos tough ideas get turned around instead of being mean characters, they end up finding a lot more about what their family is really about. They have each other to look out for. Young readers will find this book to be funny and learn about how not to be bullies in their community.
Here Kara LaReau's excitement on receiving her award:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erulOEBhCVY
2017 Geisel Honor Book
Twohy, M. (2016) Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run!: An Alphabet Caper. New York, NY: Balzer and Bray.
Summary: A dog and its quest to retrieve the ball from a mouse hole leads to finding a new friend. The narrative is simple and direct but if you are a dog lover, you will learn new words as you turn each page. Large text, simple illustrations give a visual description of the vocabulary the young reader will enjoy. The sense of an energetic dog fills every page.
Response: Kids are going to want to create their own alphabet book as soon as they finish reading this one!
Meet Mr. Twohy and his pet.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItQ07mKF54
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