TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 

BLUEBONNET AWARD ANNOUNCED!

FIRST PLACE

The Legend of Gravity: A Tall Basketball Tale 

written and illustrated by Charly Palmer 

 A picture book tall tale about a neighborhood basketball hero!

SECOND PLACE

The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza 

by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Shawn Harris

EEK! Rats are eating the moon! Who are you going to call? A Cat of course! Meet the cat and see if he can save the world in this middle grade graphic novel.

 

THIRD PLACE

Gladys The Magic Chicken 

by Adam Rubin; illustrated by Adam Rex

Travel back in time to ancient days and meet Gladys the chicken who unexpectedly finds herself on an epic journey. Then you can answer the question - is Gladys really a magic chicken who can make wishes come true?

 

 HAPPY 2024!

 Looking for concept books for your favorite Toddler/preK/K little? Uh-oh! Rabbit is a fun introduction to up and down for toddlers. There are currently three Rabbit books by Jo Ham. Before, Now and Kitty & Cat Bent Out of Shape take learning opposites and shapes to a slightly higher level. Catside Up, Catside Down looks at prepositions with knitted cats! And How to Count to 1 is a very unique and interactive counting book. The four middle grade books were all delightful. Squire & Knight is a graphic novel. Alebrijes is a rather unique dystopian science fiction. Nothing Else But Miracles is historical fiction - World War 2 time frame in New York City. And Once There Was is a wonderful realistic fantastical mystery filled with magical creatures and a feisty fifteen year old girl named Marjan. I hope you find lots of books to love in February!