Geisel MedalSee the Cat: Three Stories About a DogDavid LaRochelleIn three short chapters, a dog speaks back to the book that is telling his story. The first text insists that readers see a cat, but the character shown is a dog who objects to being called one. As the narration adds increasingly unlikely details about the supposed cat, the dog grows more exasperated. A cat eventually arrives riding a unicorn, leaving the dog embarrassed. In the next story, he responds by taking charge and editing the printed words with a pencil.All readersView book detailsTheodor Seuss Geisel Award 2021
The 2021 Geisel Award recognizes See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog as its Medal winner, alongside 4 Honor books. Presented by the Association for Library Service to Children, the award celebrates distinguished books for children beginning to read. These selections bring together writing and illustration designed to support a child's first experiences of reading independently.
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Geisel MedalSee the Cat: Three Stories About a DogDavid LaRochelleIn three short chapters, a dog speaks back to the book that is telling his story. The first text insists that readers see a cat, but the character shown is a dog who objects to being called one. As the narration adds increasingly unlikely details about the supposed cat, the dog grows more exasperated. A cat eventually arrives riding a unicorn, leaving the dog embarrassed. In the next story, he responds by taking charge and editing the printed words with a pencil.All readersView book details
Geisel Honor BookThe Bear in My FamilyMaya TatsukawaA boy insists that the noisy, bossy, strong figure in the next bedroom is a bear, even though his parents treat the bear as family. When older children force him off a swing, the bear scares them away and then helps with swing pushes. The bear also offers bandages, clears unwanted food from his plate, and gives hugs. Eventually, the bear is revealed as his big sister, and the siblings roar together.All readersLexile Text Measure AD280LATOS Book Level 1View book details
Geisel Honor BookTy’s Travels: Zip, Zoom!Kelly Starling LyonsTy looks forward to taking a brand-new scooter to the park, where other children speed past while he wobbles. With his family occupied, he turns a box into a train engine and plays at being its engineer. His play draws the family in. Another account describes Ty learning to ride the scooter with support from family members and a new friend.All readersView book details
Geisel Honor BookWhat About Worms!?Ryan T. HigginsA little tiger fears only worms: their sliminess, their wiggling, and the difficulty of telling one end from the other. His worry keeps him from enjoying a flowerpot, an apple, and even a book. Meanwhile, worms see the tiger as frightening, but appreciate the things he leaves behind for them. They learn from a book about tigers and eventually chase him to offer a grateful worm hug.All readersLexile Text Measure AD310LATOS Book Level 1.6View book details
Geisel Honor BookWhere’s Baby?Anne HunterPapa Fox searches for Baby Fox, who remains just beyond his view while readers can see more of what is happening. He looks above and below things, around them, and inside them, meeting a variety of animals during the search. Baby Fox is not found right away. Mother Fox eventually gives Papa Fox a clue that helps move his search forward. The book centers on a father’s determined hunt for his missing baby and the discoveries he makes along the way.All readersView book details