In the article Best Selling Books for Children: Chocolate Lily Award, parents and educators were provided with a comprehensive list of excellent books for children from some of Canada's most talented writers. Now there are more recommended books that will make a great addition to any kid's bookshelf, either at home or at school.
Nominations for the Chocolate Lily Book Awards (2011) Picture Book Category
Seven titles have been chosen for the 2011 Chocolate Lily Picture Book Category. The nominated titles are
- Bradley McGogg the Very Fine Frog, by Tim Beiser, illustrated by Rachel Berman (Tundra Books)
- Viva Zapata by Emilie Smith and Margarita Kenefic Tejada, illustrated by Stephen Czernecki (Tradewind Books)
- Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party, by Sheri Radford, Illustrated by Christine Tipp (Lobster Press)
- Fred and Pete at the Beach, by Cynthia Nugent (Orca Books)
- *On My Walk by Kari-Lynn Winters, Illustrated by Christina Leist (Tradewind Books)
- *Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock, Illustrated by Carolyn Conahan (Charlesbridge)
- Stanley’s Beauty Contest, by Linda Bailey Illustrated by Bill Slavin (Kids Can Press)
Toddlers will delight in the simple, engaging text and imaginative illustrations these books offer to young readers as well as whimsically-minded adults who like to indulge the child within.
Nominations for the Chocolate Lily Book Awards (2011) Chapter Books; Grade 3-1 Category
This year, six chapbooks for young grade-school children have been nominated. Each of these titles will encourage a love of reading in youngsters and introduce them at an early age to some of the best books for kids.
- Goldfish Don’t Take Bubble Baths by Trina Wiebe (Lobster Press)
- Whiteout by Becky Citra (Orca Young Readers)
- Zach & Zoe Bully and the Beagle by Kristin Butcher ( James Lorimer & Co)
- After Peaches by Michelle Mulder (Orca Young Readers)
- Clay Man: The Golem of Prague by Irene Watts Illustrated by Kathryn Shoemaker (Tundra)
- The Sky Tree by P. K. Page, Illustrated by Kristi Bridgeman (Oolichan Books)
Nominations for the Chocolate Lily Book Awards (2011) Novel Category; Grades 5-7
This year, for the first time, Chocolate Lily is recognizing Chapter Books for children. This category includes wonderful titles for older-grade school students. There are seven books for kids in this category.
- Venom by Nikki Tate (Orca Sports)
- The Ship of Lost Souls by Rachelle Delaney (Harper Trophy Canada)
- Bank Job by James Heneghan and Norma Charles (Orca Book Publishers)
- Simon Says Gold: Simon Whitfield’s Pursuit of Athletic Excellence by Simon Whitfield with Cleve Dheensaw (Orca Books)
- Counting on Hope by Sylvia Olsen Sononis
- The Giant Slayer by Iain Lawrence Delacorte Press
- Charlie: a Home Child’s Life in Canada by Beryl Young (Key Porter Books)
How to Participate in the 2011 Chocolate Lily Book Awards?
Students who would like to read all of some of these books for children can participate in the Chocolate Lily Books Awards by visiting the Chocolate Lily Website. There interested readers will find all the information they need so that they too can cast a vote for a favourite children's book for 2011 and attend the always exciting gala.
Recommendations for Books for Teens
*Bubble Homes and Fish Farts by Fiona Bayrock is the only non-fiction title included in the Picture Book Category.
*Read a Review of Kari Lynn Winter's Jeffrey and Sloth, a wonderful book about creativity for all ages.
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