CCBC Choices 2024 -- Primary School (ages 5-8)

The Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison compiles a yearly list of excellent books for young readers.
 

Showing 1 - 5 of 5  There are a total of 151 valid entries on the list.

1. Autumn Peltier, water warrior

Book cover for Autumn Peltier, water warrior.
Author:
Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-
Notes:
Contemporary People, Places, and Issues;5-9
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Boulder Meadows Childrens Nonfiction
J 333.72092 Peltier BIOGRAPHY
Boulder NoBo Child NF Staff Picks
J 333.911 Lind STAFF PICKS
Boulder Reynolds Childrens Non-Fiction
J 333.72092 Peltier BIOGRAPHY
Description:
"Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for the water. With moving lyricism and arresting illustrations,...

2. A beautiful house for birds

Book cover for A beautiful house for birds.
Author:
Lin, Grace
Notes:
Concept Books;3-5
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1 copy on order.
Boulder Meadows Board Book
J B Lin
Boulder NoBo Board Book
J B Lin
Boulder Reynolds Board Book
J B Lin
Description:
"Olivia wants to make a colorful birdhouse for summer. She starts painting a pattern of stripes on the roof but then oops!—messes up. Now what? Explore patterns in this playful story about creative problem-solving." --

3. Día de Muertos números =: A Day of the Dead counting book

Book cover for Día de Muertos números =.
Author:
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Notes:
Concept Books;3-6
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Boulder Meadows Child Foreign Lang
J P Tona
Boulder NoBo Childrens Spanish Collection
J P Tona
Boulder Reynolds Child Foreign Lang
J P Tona
Description:
"Count up to ten in this bilingual picture book celebrating Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead from... author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh."-- Cuenta hasta diez en este libro bilingüe que celebra el Día de los Muertos.

4. Glitter everywhere!: where it came from, where it's found & where it's going

Book cover for Glitter everywhere!.
Author:
Barton, Chris
Notes:
Historical People, Places, and Events;6-10
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2 copies on order.
Boulder Main New Children Picture Book
J P Bart
Boulder NoBo Childrens Nonfiction
J 745.5 Bart
Boulder Reynolds Childrens Picture Book
J P Bart
Description:
"An informative picture book about the origins and present day uses of -- and obsession with -- glitter"--

5. Stand up and speak out against racism

Book cover for Stand up and speak out against racism.
Author:
Abdel-Magied, Yassmin, 1991-
Notes:
Contemporary People, Places, and Issues;8-12
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Boulder Main Child NF Staff Picks
J 305.8 Abde STAFF PICKS
Boulder Reynolds Child NF Staff Picks
J 305.8 Abde STAFF PICKS
Description:
"A vital and vibrant book answering real children's questions about racism, giving them the confidence and the tools to work towards a fairer society for all. Using questions canvassed from children around the UK as her framework, writer, engineer and broadcaster Yassmin Abdel-Magied gives clear context to the racism that persists today and shows how to recognize, resist, and disrupt racist conversations and attitudes. Yassmin creates a safe space...