Family Play Festival Five Practices: READ

CLEL Bell Award books--winners and shortlisted titles

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Book cover for "A library"
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2023 Shortlist
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"In what other place can a child 'sail their dreams' and 'surf the rainbow' without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them. This inspiring read-aloud includes stunning illustrations and a note from Nikki Giovanni about the importance of libraries in her...
Book cover for "You can read"
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2018 Shortlist
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In this fun and funny celebration of literacy, kids of all ages will discover that the act of reading is a daring adventure that can take you anywhere! You can read at the playground, under the sea, at the opera and even in outer space! It turns out you can read everywhere! And when you do, you open yourself to a universe of adventure. Presented in light-hearted, rib-tickling verse that's perfect for reading aloud, You Can Read sings it loud and proud:...
Book cover for "The magician's hat"
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2019 Shortlist
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Today is Family Fun Day at the library, and a magician named David puts on a show with his special trick--having the children pull books out of his tall hat, books that touch their deepest dreams and unlock their hopes for their future.
Book cover for "Lola at the library"
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Silver Bell
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Every Tuesday Lola and her mother visit their local library to return and check out books, attend story readings, and share a special treat.
Book cover for "Llama Llama loves to read"
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2019 Winner
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"Anna Dewdney's beloved Llama Llama is growing up and learning to read! Throughout the school day, the teacher helps Llama Llama and the other children practice their letters, shows word cards, reads stories, and brings them to the library where they can all choose a favorite book. By the end of the day, Llama Llama is recognizing words and can't wait to show Mama Llama that he's becoming a reader!" --
Book cover for "I do not like books anymore!"
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2020 Shortlist
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Lovable monster siblings Natalie and Alphonse are back with big plans in a tale in which Natalie is ready to learn how to read. Natalie and Alphonse REALLY like books. Picture books with Dad, scary stories with Mom, and especially stories they remember or make up themselves. So when it's time for Natalie to learn to read, she thinks it will be exciting -- she can have all the stories in the world now, and even read them to Alphonse. But when Natalie...
Book cover for "Dreamers"
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2019 Shortlist
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"An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story"--
Book cover for "The book hog"
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2020 Winner
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The Book Hog loves books and has a large collection, although he never learned to read.