Children's Favorites Awards2009

Given by The Children's Book Council

Other Names: Children's Choice Book Award, ILA Children's Choices Reading List, Children's Book Choice Selction - International Reading Association, Children's Book Council Children's Choice Book Award for Author of the Year, Children's Choice Book Award Nominee for Teen Choice Book of the Year, ILA-CBC Children's Choice, IRA Children's Choice, IRA Children's Choices Reading List, IRA-CBC Children's Choice, Kids' Choice Book Awards
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Children's Choices Reading List

Children’s Choices is a reading list with a twist, in which children themselves evaluate the books and write reviews of their favorites. Since 1974, Children’s show more Choices has been a trusted source of book recommendations used by teachers, librarians, parents, and children themselves.

The project is cosponsored by the International Literacy Association and the Children’s Book Council.

Goals  Give young readers an opportunity to voice their opinions about books written for them  Develop an annual annotated reading list of new books that young readers enjoy  Help teachers, librarians, booksellers, parents, and others find books that will encourage young readers to read more

Background
Children’s Choices began as an annual joint project of the International Literacy Association (ILA) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) in 1974. Each year, approximately 10,000 children (grades K–6) from different regions of the United States read and choose 100 favorites from books donated by North American children’s book publishers. show less
Stages:
All, Winner (48), Finalist (166), Nominee (3), Selection (2,542)
Categories:
Years:
All, 2023 (120), 2020 (90), 2019 (98), 2018 (90), 2017 (98), 2016 (94), 2015 (110), 2014 (119), 2013 (121), 2012 (117), 2011 (112), 2010 (121), 2009 (117), 2008 (118), 2007 (99), 2006 (97), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 (1), 2005 (96), 2004 (99), 2003 (102), 2002 (99), 2001 (95), 2000 (99), 1998, 1999 (2), 1999 (100), 1998 (101), 1997 (1), 1992-1994 (230), 1990 (2), 1987 (1)

Winner 7

WorkCategoryYear
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff KinneyAuthor of the Year2009
The Final Warning by James PattersonAuthor of the Year2009
Spooky Cemeteries (Scary Places) by Dinah WilliamsBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2009
Thirteen by Lauren MyracleBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2009
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo WillemsBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2009
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie MeyerBook of the Year, Teens2009
Zen Ties by Jon J. MuthIllustrator of the Year2009

Finalist 21

WorkCategoryYear
Brisingr by Christopher PaoliniAuthor of the Year2009
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick RiordanAuthor of the Year2009
Willow by Denise Brennan-NelsonBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2009
One Million Things: A Visual Encyclopedia by Peter ChrispBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2009
Babymouse, Puppy Love by Jennifer L. HolmBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2009
Underwear: What We Wear Under There by Ruth Freeman SwainBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2009
Swords: An Artist's Devotion by Ben BoosBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2009
100 Most Dangerous Things On The Planet by Anna ClaybourneBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2009
The Stonekeeper by Kazu KibuishiBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2009
The Big Field by Mike LupicaBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2009
Katie Loves the Kittens by John HimmelmanBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2009
Sort it Out! (Arbordale Collection) by Barbara MaricondaBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2009
Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam RubinBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2009
The Donut Chef by Bob StaakeBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2009
Airhead by Meg CabotBook of the Year, Teens2009
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsBook of the Year, Teens2009
Lock and Key by Sarah DessenBook of the Year, Teens2009
Paper Towns by John GreenBook of the Year, Teens2009
Big Words for Little People by Jamie Lee CurtisIllustrator of the Year2009
Fancy Nancy: Bonjour, Butterfly by Jane O'ConnorIllustrator of the Year2009
Smash! Crash! by Jon ScieszkaIllustrator of the Year2009

Selection 89

WorkCategoryYear
The Savage by David AlmondAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Peeled by Joan BauerAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Sir Fartsalot Hunts the Booger by Kevin BolgerAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Swords: An Artist's Devotion by Ben BoosAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
A Thousand Never Evers by Shana BurgAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
100 Most Dangerous Things On The Planet by Anna ClaybourneAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
My Letter to the World and Other Poems by Emily DickinsonAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
The Diamond of Darkhold by Jeanne DuPrauAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
The Mystery of the Fool and the Vanisher by David EllwandAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Duel! Burr and Hamilton's Deadly War of Words by Dennis Brindell FradinAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
As If Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough, My Mother Is Running for President! by Donna GephartAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Bronte's Book Club by Kristiana GregoryAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
My One Hundred Adventures by Polly HorvathAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Pigling: A Cinderella Story [A Korean Tale] (Graphic Myths and Legends) by Dan JolleyAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Winning Words: Sports Stories and Photographs by Charles R. Smith Jr.Advanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Stolen Children by Peg KehretAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
The Stonekeeper by Kazu KibuishiAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
The Willoughbys by Lois LowryAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Dance! (American Girl) by Apryl LundstenAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
The Big Field by Mike LupicaAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Gods of Manhattan by Scott MebusAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Thirteen by Lauren MyracleAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
The Maze of Bones by Rick RiordanAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Jimmy's Stars by Mary Ann RodmanAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
The Magician (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) by Michael ScottAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Night Wolf by Paul StewartAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
It's Only Temporary by Sally WarnerAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Zorgamazoo by Robert Paul WestonAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Totally Crushed (Candy Apple) by Eliza WillardAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2009
Who Ate All the Cookie Dough? by Karen BeaumontBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Sally and the Purple Socks by Lisze BechtoldBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
You Can't Go To School Naked! by Diane BillstromBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Where's My Mummy? by Carolyn CrimiBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
We are Going on a Lion Hunt by Margery CuylerBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
No Hugs Till Saturday by Julie DowningBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
The Sandman by Ralph FletcherBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Don't Worry Bear by Greg FoleyBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Red Truck by Kersten HamiltonBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Maybe A Bear Ate It! by Robie H. HarrisBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Katie Loves the Kittens by John HimmelmanBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Twenty-six Princesses by Dave HorowitzBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
'Twas the Day Before Zoo Day by Catherine IpcizadeBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
The Way Back Home by Oliver JeffersBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Princess Baby by Karen KatzBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Twelve Terrible Things by Marty KelleyBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Bats at the Library by Brian LiesBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Doctor Meow's Big Emergency (Whoops-a-Daisy World Series) by Sam LloydBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Sort it Out! (Arbordale Collection) by Barbara MaricondaBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Goodnight Goon: a Petrifying Parody by Michael RexBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
A Kitten Tale by Eric RohmannBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Bandit by Karen Rostoker-GruberBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam RubinBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
I'm the Best Artist in the Ocean! by Kevin SherryBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
The Donut Chef by Bob StaakeBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
What Does Mrs. Claus Do? by Kate WhartonBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! by Mo WillemsBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
Cottonball Colin by Jeanne WillisBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
What A Trip! by Arthur YorinksBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2009
The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Junior Edition by David BorgenichtYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Willow by Denise Brennan-NelsonYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Welcome to Kit's World, 1934 by Harriet BrownYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Florida Panthers: Struggle for Survival (America's Animal Comebacks) by William CaperYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
One Million Things: A Visual Encyclopedia by Peter ChrispYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Stuck in the Mud by Jane ClarkeYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Puppy Power by Judy CoxYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Titanicat by Marty CrispYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Singing to the Sun: A Fairy Tale by Vivian FrenchYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Sir Reginalds Logbook by Matt HammillYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Car Science by Richard HammondYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
How Strong Is It? by Ben HillmanYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Babymouse, Monster Mash by Jennifer L. HolmYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Babymouse, Puppy Love by Jennifer L. HolmYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Toy Dance Party (Toys Go Out) by Emily JenkinsYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Two Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship, and Survival by Kirby LarsonYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Southern Sea Otters: Fur-tastrophe Avoided (America's Animal Comebacks) by Jeanette LeardiYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference by Katie Smith MilwayYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman by Marc Tyler NoblemanYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Eve of the Emperor Penguin by Mary Pope OsborneYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Easy Earth-Friendly Crafts in 5 Steps (Easy Crafts in 5 Steps) by Anna Llimos PlomerYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Manny Ramirez and the Boston Red Sox: 2004 World Series (World Series Superstars) by Michael SandlerYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Pararescuemen in Action (Special Ops) by Michael SandlerYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots: Super Bowl XXXVIII (Super Bowl Superstars) by Michael SandlerYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
I, Vivaldi by Janice ShefelmanYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Underwear: What We Wear Under There by Ruth Freeman SwainYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
The Big Little Book of Happy Sadness by Colin ThompsonYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Dr. Frankenstein's Human Body Book by Richard WalkerYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
How To Speak Cat by Sarah WhiteheadYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
How To Speak Dog by Sarah WhiteheadYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009
Spooky Cemeteries (Scary Places) by Dinah WilliamsYoung Readers (Grades 3–4, Ages 8–10)2009

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