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Monarch Award: Illinois’ K-3
Readers’ Choice Award 2020 Master List
Sponsored by
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The Monarch Award: Illinois’ K-3 Readers’ Choice Award
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The 2005 Monarch Award
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2019 Monarch Award Winner
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Monarch Award Nominees
2020
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Alfie: (The Turtle That Disappeared) by Thyra Heder
Nia loves her pet turtle Alfie, but he isn’t as soft or playful as other pets. He’s so quiet that sometimes she even forgets that he is there, until the night before her 7th birthday when he DISAPPEARS! Will he make it back in time?
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Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal
If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela has too many names! When she asks her dad for the story behind them, she learns more about her family and starts to think her name might just be a perfect fit.
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Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick
Missing jewels?
Stolen pizzas?
Baby Monkey is on the case. If only he can manage to put on his pants!
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The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
Mr. Wolf wants to get rid of his bad guy image. He recruits some other “bad guys” to become heroes and they try to rescue the dogs from the City Pound, but things don’t go as planned in this hilarious and silly story.
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A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin
Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she’s not supposed to eat any yet! Read what happens when she can’t resist a nibble.
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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut Written by Derrick Barnes
Illustrated by Gordon C. James
The barbershop is where the magic happens! Boys go in as lumps of clay and they become royalty. A fresh cut makes boys fly.
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The Day You Begin Written by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrated by Rafael López
There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you yet, but somehow you do it.
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Do Not Lick This Book Written by Idan Ben-Barak Illustrated by Julian Frost
Min is a germ. She lives in a book, this book in fact. Min wants to go an adventure, but she needs your help. Join Min as she explores surfaces from your tooth to your shirt and meets a whole lot of interesting germs along the way.
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Her Right Foot Written by Dave Eggers
Illustrated by Shawn Harris
If you had to name a statue, odds are good you’d mention the Statue of Liberty. She’s in New York. She’s holding a torch. And she’s in mid-stride, moving forward. But why?
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Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles
Written by Patricia Valdez Illustrated by Felicita Sala
Joan loved reptiles. While other girls played with dolls, she brought her pet lizards with her everywhere. As an adult she helped design the Reptile House at the London Zoo and became passionate about Komodo dragons. Read this biography to find out more about a fascinating woman.
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The Little Red Fort Written by Brenda Maier
Illustrated by Sonia Sanchez
Ruby wants to build a fort, but her big brothers refuse to help her. When the boys see the finished product, they really want to play in it, but it’s too late to do anything about it. Or is it?
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Malala’s Magic Pencil Written by Malala Yousafzai
Illustrated by Kerascoët
As a child in Pakistan, Malala wished for a magic pencil to make people happy. As she grew, she learned that even without magic, she could work hard to help fix the problems in a broken world.
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Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability
Written by Shane Burcaw Pictures by Matt Carr
This is a funny and honest glimpse into the life of Shane Burcaw. Having spinal muscular atrophy doesn’t stop him from doing all the things he loves, he just needs a little extra help!
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Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival
Norman loves his new wings, but he’s worried about what everyone will think. After all, they’re definitely NOT normal. Norman decides to cover them with a big coat, but hiding such a big part of his life makes him feel miserable. Can Norman find the courage to be himself?
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The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
When something sad happens, Taylor doesn’t know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer, but what he really needs is just for someone to listen.
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Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship Written by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes
Illustrated by Scott Magoon
Life didn’t go exactly as planned for Rescue or Jessica. But when they find each other, they develop an extraordinary friendship that helps them both move forward, one step at a time.
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Saving Fiona: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Baby Hippo
by Thane Maynard
This is the true story of Fiona, an adorable baby hippo born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo and the caregivers and scientists who nursed her back to health.
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The Truth About Bears: Seriously Funny Facts About Your Favorite Animals
by Maxwell Eaton III
A fun and fact-filled book about bears that will make you laugh so hard, you won’t even realize you’re learning something.
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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make friends when they're so darn delicious! Soon Penelope learns that she may not be at the top of the food chain after all.
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Yasmin the Explorer Written by Saadia Faruqi Illustrated by Hatem Aly
Every explorer needs a map, so Yasmin makes one of her own. But when Yasmin loses sight of her Mama at the market, can a map bring them back together?