2013 Nominations: Easy Readers/Short Chapter Books

Easy Readers

A Big Guy Took My Ball! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

by Mo Willems

Disney Hyperion

Nominated by: Danielle Smith

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Reshama


A Pet Named Sneaker (Beginner Books(R))

by Joan Heilbroner

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: MotherReader


Ant and Honey Bee: A Pair of Friends in Winter

by Megan McDonald / G. Brian Karas

Candlewick Press

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Benjamin Bear in Bright Ideas (Toon)

by Philippe Coudray

Toon Books

Nominated by: Laura Purdie Salas

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever

by Kate DiCamillo

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Deb Nance at Readerbuzz

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Car Goes Far (I Like to Read)

by Michael Garland

Holiday House

Nominated by: Patricia Tilton


Dig, Scoop, Ka-boom! (Step into Reading)

by Joan Holub

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: sara the librarian

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Dodsworth in Tokyo (A Dodsworth Book)

by Tim Egan

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children

Nominated by: Laura Purdie Salas

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Reshama


Fancy Nancy: Apples Galore! (I Can Read Book 1)

by Jane O’Connor

HarperCollins

Nominated by: Jen Robinson


Fly Guy #13: Fly Guy and the Frankenfly

by Tedd Arnold

Cartwheel Books

Nominated by: lwad

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


I’m a Frog! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) (Elephant and Piggie Book, An)

by Mo Willems

Disney Hyperion

Nominated by: ABunting


Inch and Roly and the Very Small Hiding Place (Ready-to-Reads)

by Melissa Wiley

Simon Spotlight

Nominated by: Bob

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Joe and Sparky Go to School

by Jamie Michalak

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Bigfoot Reads

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Laura Purdie Salas


Ling & Ting Share a Birthday

by Grace Lin

Little, Brown

Nominated by: PragmaticMom

Reviewed by: Deb Nance at Readerbuzz


Love Is in the Air (HC) (Penguin Young Readers, L2)

by Jonathan Fenske

Penguin USA

Nominated by: Katie Fitzgerald

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jodie Rodriguez | Laura Purdie Salas


Me Too! (I Like to Read®)

by Valeri Gorbachev

Holiday House

Nominated by: diane

Reviewed by: Danyelle


Missy’s Super Duper Royal Deluxe #2: Class Pets (A Branches Title)

by Susan Nees

Scholastic

Nominated by: Kristen

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Monkey & Robot

by Peter Catalanotto

Atheneum

Nominated by: Heidi G.

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Monkey and Elephant Get Better (Candlewick Readers)

by Carole Lexa Schaefer

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Danielle Smith

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball

by Cynthia Rylant

HMH Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: Becky L.

Reviewed by: Danyelle | dianapettis | Jennifer


Murilla Gorilla, Jungle Detective

by written by Jennifer Lloyd and illustrated by Jacqui Lee

Simply Read Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


Otto’s Backwards Day (Toon)

by Frank Cammuso

Toon Books

Nominated by: Anastasia Suen

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Patrick Eats His Peas and Other Stories (Toon)

by Geoffrey Hayes

Toon Books

Nominated by: Lizjonesbooks

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Penny and Her Marble (I Can Read Book 1)

by Kevin Henkes

Greenwillow Books

Nominated by: Linda Baie

Reviewed by: Danyelle | dianapettis


Pinch and Dash and the Terrible Couch (Pinch & Dash)

by Michael J. Daley

Charlesbridge

Nominated by: Jeff

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Poppy the Pirate Dog

by Liz Kessler

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Ms. Yingling


Robot, Go Bot! (Step into Reading Comic Reader)

by Dana M. Rau

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: Deb Nance at Readerbuzz


Scholastic Reader Level 1: BOB Books: Buddy to the Rescue

by Lynn Maslen Kertell, Illustrated by Sue Hendra

Scholastic

Publisher/ Author Submission


Splat the Cat: Blow, Snow, Blow (I Can Read Book 1)

by Rob Scotton

HarperCollins

Nominated by: Kristen

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Spooky Friends

by Jane Feder

Scholastic

Nominated by: Reshama

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Squirrel’s Fun Day (Candlewick Readers)

by Lisa Moser

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: The Cath in the Hat

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Squirrels on Skis (Beginner Books(R))

by J. Hamilton Ray

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: Becky L.


The Big Wet Balloon (Toon)

by Liniers

Toon Books

Nominated by: Flowering Minds

Reviewed by: dianapettis


The Meanest Birthday Girl

by Josh Schneider

Clarion Books

Nominated by: LoriA

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Laura Purdie Salas


The Very Fairy Princess: Teacher’s Pet (Passport to Reading Level 1)

by Julie Andrews

Little, Brown

Nominated by: B. Stilborn


Tony Baloney School Rules

by Pam Munoz Ryan

Scholastic

Nominated by: Mary McKenna Siddals

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Twinky the Dinky Dog (Step into Reading)

by Kate Klimo

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: Jennifer

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Urgency Emergency! Big Bad Wolf

by Dosh Archer

Albert Whitman & Company

Nominated by: Terry Doherty

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Terry Doherty


You Can Do It! (I Like to Read)

by Betsy Lewin

Holiday House

Nominated by: Janelle @ Brimful Curiosities


Early Chapter Books

A No-Sneeze Pet

by Diana G. Gallagher

Picture Window Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book #1: Amelia Bedelia Means Business

by Herman Parish

Greenwillow Books

Nominated by: Janelle @ Brimful Curiosities

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Bowling Alley Bandit (Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut)

by Laurie Keller

Henry Holt

Nominated by: DaNae

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Calvin Coconut #9: Extra Famous

by Graham Salisbury

Wendy Lamb Books

Nominated by: Katie Fitzgerald


Campfire Crisis

by Blake Hoena

Lake 7 Creative

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Claude in the City

by Alex T. Smith

Peachtree

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Clementine and the Spring Trip

by Sara Pennypacker

Disney Hyperion

Nominated by: Flowering Minds

Reviewed by: Danyelle | dianapettis | Jennifer


Danger at Sea

by Written by Maria Grace Dateno, FSP; illustrated by Paul Cunningham

Pauline Books & Media

Publisher/ Author Submission


Danny’s Doodles: The Jelly Bean Experiment

by David A. Adler

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Dewi and the Seeds of Doom

by Maggie Lyons

Halo Publishing International

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Dragonbreath #9: The Case of the Toxic Mutants

by Ursula Vernon

Dial

Nominated by: sara the librarian

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer | Laura Purdie Salas


EllRay Jakes and the Beanstalk

by Sally Warner

Puffin

Nominated by: Lizjonesbooks

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer

by Jane O’Connor

HarperCollins

Nominated by: bevpdx

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse

by Tamera Will/ Cordell, Matthew (ILT) Wissinger

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Nominated by: Buffy Silverman

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Laura Purdie Salas


Heidi Heckelbeck Goes to Camp!

by Wanda Coven

Little Simon

Nominated by: Perogyo

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales)

by James Preller

Feiwel & Friends

Nominated by: Jennifer

Reviewed by: Jennifer | Laura Purdie Salas | Travis Jonker


Iggy Loomis, Superkid in Training

by Jennifer Allison

Dial

Nominated by: Jen Robinson

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Ivy and Bean Take the Case: Book 10

by Annie Barrows

Chronicle Books

Nominated by: Heidi G.


Kelsey Green, Reading Queen (Franklin School Friends)

by Claudia Mills

Farrar, Straus & Giroux

Nominated by: Linda Baie

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Like Bug Juice on a Burger

by Julie Sternberg

Harry N Abrams

Nominated by: Mary Ann Scheuer

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Lulu and the Cat in the Bag

by Hilary McKay

Albert Whitman & Company

Nominated by: SarahP

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Lulu and the Dog from the Sea

by Hilary McKay

Albert Whitman & Company

Nominated by: lwad

Reviewed by: dianapettis


My Happy Life

by Rose Lagercrantz

Gecko Press

Nominated by: The Cath in the Hat

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Mysterious Traveler

by Mal Peet

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Stef Whelan

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Princess Posey and the New First Grader

by Stephanie Greene

Puffin

Nominated by: DWhite

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Shifty Business (The Adventures of Jo Schmo)

by Greg Trine

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children

Nominated by: Jennifer Donovan

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Spaghetti is NOT a Finger Food and Other Life Lessons

by Jodi Carmichael, Author; Sarah Ackerley, Illustrator

Little Pickle Press

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Terry Doherty


Starring Jules #1: Starring Jules (as herself)

by Beth Ain

Scholastic

Nominated by: Adam (@MrShafferTMCE)

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Starring Jules #2: Starring Jules (in drama-rama)

by Beth Ain

Scholastic

Nominated by: MotherReader

Reviewed by: Jennifer


by Author: Courtney Sheinmel; Illustrator: Jennifer A Bell

Sleeping Bear Press

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


Super Schnoz and the Gates of Smell

by Gary Urey/Ethan Long

Albert Whitman & Company

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis


The Adventures of Blue Ocean Bob – A Journey Begins

by Brooks Olbrys

Children\’s Success Unlimited

Nominated by: Patricia Tilton

Reviewed by: dianapettis


The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales

by Shoshana Boyd Gelfand/Amanda Hall/Debra Messing

Barefoot Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Big Hairy Secret

by Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Stone Arch Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Case of the Locked Box, A Milo & Jazz Mystery

by Lewis B. Montgomery/Amy Wummer

Kane Press

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis


The Gumazing Gum Girl! Book 1 Chews Your Destiny (Gum Girl Novel, A)

by Rhode Montijo

Disney Hyperion

Nominated by: Colby Sharp

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


The Life of Ty: Penguin Problems

by Lauren Myracle

Dutton Juvenile

Nominated by: Melissa Fox

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


The Notebook of Doom #1: Rise of the Balloon Goons (A Branches Book)

by Troy Cummings

Scholastic

Nominated by: 145lewis

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer | Laura Purdie Salas


The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets

by By Stanley & Katrina ; Illustrated by Miro Chun

CreateSpace

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: dianapettis


The Show Must Go On! (Three-Ring Rascals)

by Kate Klise

Algonquin Young Readers

Nominated by: Linda Baie

Reviewed by: dianapettis | Jennifer


The Two and Only Kelly Twins

by Johanna Hurwitz

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Melissa Gaynor

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Third Grade Mix-Up (Sidney & Sydney) (Sidney and Sydney)

by Michele Jakubowski

Picture Window Books

Nominated by: Jackie Parker

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Violet Mackerel’s Natural Habitat

by Anna Branford

Atheneum

Nominated by: Mary McKenna Siddals

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Violet Mackerel’s Remarkable Recovery

by Anna Branford

Atheneum

Nominated by: Stephanie Burgis

Reviewed by: dianapettis


Ineligible: Easy Readers

Best Friends Forever (Bink and Gollie)

by Kate/ McGhee, Alison/ Fucile, Tony (ILT) DiCamillo

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This has already been nominated.

Nominated by: 145lewis


BOB Books: Rhyming Words

by Lynn Maslen Kertell, Dana Sullivan

Scholastic

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is an \”activity set,\” that uses flashcards and puzzles.

Publisher/ Author Submission


How to Drive Your Sister Crazy (I Can Read Book 2)

by Diane Z. Shore

HarperCollins

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is a library bound edition of the original, published in 2008. Reprints are not eligible for nomination.

Nominated by: Perogyo


Penny and Her Doll (I Can Read Book 1)

by Kevin Henkes

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is a paperback edition of a book that was nominated (and a finalist) for the 2012 Cybils.

Nominated by: Alice@Supratentorial


Ineligible: Early Chapter Books

Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

by Mary Pope Osborne

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This book does not meet the publication date requirements. It was published in 1992. Nominations must be published between 10/16/2012 and 10/15/2013.

Nominated by: Dr B


Miracle Miles

by Author: Brian J Hunt/ Illustrator: Luke Flowers/ Creator: Brian J Hunt

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Available only from publisher\’s website; Does not meet \”widely available\” criteria.

Publisher/ Author Submission


Nikki and Deja: Wedding Drama (Nikki & Deja)

by Karen English

HMH Books for Young Readers

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is a 2013 reprint of a March 2012 edition published by Clarion (an HMH Imprint).

Nominated by: kelstarly