Geisel MedalFox at NightCorey R. TaborWith binoculars in hand, Fox ventures out at night to investigate what might be hiding in the dark. In the forest, Fox meets nocturnal creatures who try to persuade him that nighttime is filled with friends rather than monsters. The journey follows Fox’s search through the woods and leaves open the question of whether the reassuring animals are entirely right.All readersLexile Text Measure 92LATOS Book Level 1.2View book detailsTheodor Seuss Geisel Award 2022
The 2022 Geisel Award recognizes Fox at Night as its Medal winner, alongside 3 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 MedalFox at NightCorey R. TaborWith binoculars in hand, Fox ventures out at night to investigate what might be hiding in the dark. In the forest, Fox meets nocturnal creatures who try to persuade him that nighttime is filled with friends rather than monsters. The journey follows Fox’s search through the woods and leaves open the question of whether the reassuring animals are entirely right.All readersLexile Text Measure 92LATOS Book Level 1.2View book details
Geisel Honor BookBeak & Ally #1: Unlikely FriendsNorm FeutiBeak, an enthusiastic bird, wants to befriend Ally, an alligator who prefers to spend time alone. Beak imagines shared activities such as biking, going to movies, and solving mysteries, but Ally is not interested. A party invitation and an encounter with the Long-Billed Party Pooper change the situation and prompt Ally to reconsider what matters to her. This graphic novel begins a series about an unexpected connection between a lively bird and a solitary alligator.All readersATOS Book Level 2.0AR Points 0.5View book details
Geisel Honor BookI HopJoe CepedaA young boy makes plans for a picnic with his grandmother and puts those plans into action by traveling on a pogo stick. He hops around town as he prepares, including getting cheese. The story keeps its attention on the boy’s unusual way of getting from place to place and on the picnic he intends for his grandmother. His movement through town on the pogo stick drives the action.All readersFountas & Pinnell Text Level CView book details
Geisel Honor BookNothing Fits a DinosaurJonathan FenskeAfter a bath, Mommasaurus tells a young dinosaur that it is time to settle down for the night. He needs pajamas, but cannot find anything that fits. His bedtime problem creates dinosaur-themed drama around a practical question: how does a dinosaur get dressed? The story follows the young dinosaur’s attempt to prepare for bed when ordinary clothes are the wrong size.All readersLexile Text Measure AD440LATOS Book Level 1.6View book details