Star Of The North Picture Book Award 2023
The Star of the North Picture Book Award is voted on by K-2 students in Minnesota annually. Winners are announced each year in April, along with the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards. Take a read through these and see which is your favorite!
Begin with a bee
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Description:
Looking closely at the life cycle of one bee, this book helps readers of all ages understand and appreciate the contributions and significance of all bees"
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Book
Call Number:
E Ket
The Electric Slide and Kai
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Description:
Everyone in the Donovan family can dance--and has a dance nickname--except Kai, but his family helps him practice his moves to prepare for his aunt's wedding reception.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Bap
Federico and the wolf
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Description:
A modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood in which Federico rides his bicycle to the market for Abuelo's groceries, then stands up to a hungry wolf. Includes a recipe for pico de gallo and glossary of Spanish terms.
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Book
Call Number:
E Gom
Jayden's impossible garden
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Description:
Nine-year-old Jayden loves the outdoors, but his mother is nervous about him playing in their neighborhood. With the help of his neighbor Mr. Curtis, can Jayden help Mama see that nature and beauty are all around?
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Book
Call Number:
E Man
Josie dances
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Description:
As she prepares for her first powwow, an Ojibwa girl practices her dance steps, gets help from her family, and is inspired by the soaring flight of Migizi, the eagle.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Laj
Laxmi's mooch
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Description:
After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Ana
The old truck
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Description:
On a small family farm, an old truck falls into disrepair and lies nearly forgotten, except by the family's daughter. The truck is been part of her daydreams as she grows up and develops strength and independence. As an industrious young woman, she pulls the rusted and overgrown vehicle from its almost-grave and restores it.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Pum
What color is my hijab?
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Description:
A young girl considers the women she knows and the various colors of the hijab they wear. Muslim women have many varied jobs and wear their hijab as they work. She wants to be like them. The hijab becomes a crowning touch for her--a representation of faith, identity, and fashion
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Ibr
The paper kingdom
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Description:
Accompanying his parents to their night-shift jobs as office cleaners, young Daniel reluctantly joins in as they use their imaginations to transform the deserted building into a magnificent paper kingdom where he might one day rule.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
E Rhe
