Geisel MedalFox Has a ProblemCorey R. TaborFox’s kite becomes stuck in a tree, and his attempt to retrieve it starts a chain of increasingly disruptive solutions. An enormous fan sends leaves and kites into Bear’s den. A large vacuum meant to clean the den creates another difficulty when it blocks Rabbit’s warren, and its bag eventually launches the animals into trees. The woodland animals decide Fox himself is the problem until Elephant arrives with an answer that works for everyone.All readersWord Count 83View book detailsTheodor Seuss Geisel Award 2024
The 2024 Geisel Award recognizes Fox Has a Problem as its Medal winner, alongside 2 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 Has a ProblemCorey R. TaborFox’s kite becomes stuck in a tree, and his attempt to retrieve it starts a chain of increasingly disruptive solutions. An enormous fan sends leaves and kites into Bear’s den. A large vacuum meant to clean the den creates another difficulty when it blocks Rabbit’s warren, and its bag eventually launches the animals into trees. The woodland animals decide Fox himself is the problem until Elephant arrives with an answer that works for everyone.All readersWord Count 83View book details
Geisel Honor BookHenry, Like AlwaysJenn BaileyHenry, an autistic student in Classroom Ten, depends on the familiar pattern shown on the class calendar. When Mrs. Tanaka replaces Friday Share Time with a parade, the altered week unsettles him. He makes a Share Time poster during art, dislikes the sound of his tambourine in music, and leaves the rescheduled Share Time with a stomachache. On parade day, Henry and Samuel exchange instruments and headwear so that each can take part more comfortably.All readersLexile Text Measure 381LATOS Book Level 2.7View book details
Geisel Honor BookWorm and Caterpillar Are FriendsKaz WindnessWorm and Caterpillar are best friends, and Worm enjoys how alike they seem. Caterpillar senses that a major change is coming, then disappears for a time and returns as Butterfly. Worm must respond to Caterpillar’s metamorphosis and to the question of whether their friendship can continue. Told in graphic-novel form, the story follows two friends as one undergoes a complete transformation.All readersLexile Text Measure 157LATOS Book Level 1.5View book details