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.
 

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1. The many assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

Book cover for The many assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams.
Author:
Nayeri, Daniel
Notes:
Fiction for Children;8-11
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1 copy on order.
Description:
This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young orphan Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams." The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir--furious enough to hire assassins. These include a Viking berserker, a Rogue...

2. My powerful hair

Book cover for My powerful hair.
Author:
Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-
Notes:
Picture Books;5-10
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Description:
After generations of short hair in her family, a little girl celebrates growing her hair long to connect to her culture and honor the strength and resilience of those who came before her.

3. ¡Vamos! Let's go read

Book cover for ¡Vamos! Let's go read.
Author:
Raúl the Third, 1976-
Series:
World of vamos!
Notes:
Picture Books;5-9
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Available from another library
Description:
"Little Lobo and his friends are excited for the out-of-this-world book festival that the Guadalupian Library hosts every year! Everyone has a special book they're looking for, but there's so much to see and do first"--