Monarch Award Nominees 2024 | Naperville Public Library

Avocado Asks

by Abe, Momoko

Picture Book - 2021

An avocado faces an identity crisis when it doesn't know if it's a fruit or a vegetable. Call Number: E ABE An avocado faces an identity crisis when it doesn't know if it's a fruit or a vegetable. Call Number: E ABE Show less

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There's A Skeleton Inside You!

by Ben-Barak, Idan

Picture Book - 2020

An Interactive tour of the human body depicts friendly aliens Quort and Oort, who ask for a hand when their spaceship breaks down while traveling to a bir...Show more An Interactive tour of the human body depicts friendly aliens Quort and Oort, who ask for a hand when their spaceship breaks down while traveling to a birthday party before finding themselves on a layer-by-layer exploration of skin, muscles, nerves and more. Call Number: E BEN Show less

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Our Friend Hedgehog

The Story of Us

by Castillo, Lauren

Book - 2020

Living on a tiny island with only a stuffed animal for company, a lonely Hedgehog embarks on a quest in the aftermath of a storm and makes new friends who help her discover the power of courage and teamwork. Call Number: J CASTILLO Living on a tiny island with only a stuffed animal for company, a lonely Hedgehog embarks on a quest in the aftermath of a storm and makes new friends who help her discover the power of courage and teamwork. Call Number: J CASTILLO Show less

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Swashby and the Sea

by Ferry, Beth

Picture Book - 2020

No-nonsense Captain Swashby is used to the sea meeting all of his needs. After his retirement, when new neighbors disturb his solitary life, the sea helps in just the right way. Call Number: E FER No-nonsense Captain Swashby is used to the sea meeting all of his needs. After his retirement, when new neighbors disturb his solitary life, the sea helps in just the right way. Call Number: E FER Show less

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Not Quite Snow White

by Franklin, Ashley

Picture Book - 2019

Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part. Call Number: E FRA Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part. Call Number: E FRA Show less

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Capybara Is Friends With Everyone

by Frost, Maddie

Picture Book - 2022

Capybara, when a potential new friend doesn't respond to his New Friend song, learns what lengths you do and DON'T need to go in order to be a good friend. Call Number: E FRO Capybara, when a potential new friend doesn't respond to his New Friend song, learns what lengths you do and DON'T need to go in order to be a good friend. Call Number: E FRO Show less

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How to Find A Fox

by Gardner, Kate

Book - 2021

Taking kids on an imaginary trek through different landscapes and seasons, this book celebrates one of our planet's most graceful and enchanting creatures: the red fox. Call Number: J 599.775 GAR Taking kids on an imaginary trek through different landscapes and seasons, this book celebrates one of our planet's most graceful and enchanting creatures: the red fox. Call Number: J 599.775 GAR Show less

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Stormy

A Story About Finding A Forever Home

by Guojing

Graphic Novel - 2019

A young woman slowly befriends a stray puppy, who finds a forever home. Call Number E GUO A young woman slowly befriends a stray puppy, who finds a forever home. Call Number E GUO Show less

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Set your Alarm, Sloth!

More Advice for Troubled Animals From Dr. Glider

by Keating, Jess

Book - 2021

Dr. Sugar Glider shares some strange-but-true animal facts about her patients, including a sloth who won't stay awake, a sneezing iguana and a leaderless clownfish. Call Number: J 591.5 KEA Dr. Sugar Glider shares some strange-but-true animal facts about her patients, including a sloth who won't stay awake, a sneezing iguana and a leaderless clownfish. Call Number: J 591.5 KEA Show less

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Ducks Run Amok!

by Morris, J. E.

Picture Book - 2021

When noisy ducks arrive at a turtle's pond and mistake their host for a green duck, the turtle struggles to find a way to reclaim his peace and quiet. Call Number: R MOR When noisy ducks arrive at a turtle's pond and mistake their host for a green duck, the turtle struggles to find a way to reclaim his peace and quiet. Call Number: R MOR Show less

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Sulwe

by Nyong'o, Lupita

Picture Book - 2019

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail. Her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Call Number: E NYO When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail. Her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Call Number: E NYO Show less

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Meesha Makes Friends

by Percival, Tom

Picture Book - 2021

A creative youngster who has difficulties with social cues discovers a special talent that helps her navigate social situations and make friends. Call Number: E PER A creative youngster who has difficulties with social cues discovers a special talent that helps her navigate social situations and make friends. Call Number: E PER Show less

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Pizza!

A Slice of History

by Pizzoli, Greg

Book - 2022

Bursting with color, flavor and fun facts, this delightful-and delicious-history of pizza takes readers through time and around the globe to serve up the real story of the world's favorite food. Call Number: J 641.82 PIZ Bursting with color, flavor and fun facts, this delightful-and delicious-history of pizza takes readers through time and around the globe to serve up the real story of the world's favorite food. Call Number: J 641.82 PIZ Show less

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Ship in A Bottle

by Prahin, Andrew

Picture Book - 2021

Setting off in he ship in a bottle in search of a new home, Mouse faces many challenges along the way until she finally refuge on the shores of an enormous city, where she is welcomed by friends of all shapes and sizes. Call Number: E PRA Setting off in he ship in a bottle in search of a new home, Mouse faces many challenges along the way until she finally refuge on the shores of an enormous city, where she is welcomed by friends of all shapes and sizes. Call Number: E PRA Show less

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This Very Tree

A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth

by Rubin, Sean

Book - 2021

A deeply moving nonfiction picture book about the 9/11 Survivor Tree and the spirit of America. Call Number: J 974.71 RUB A deeply moving nonfiction picture book about the 9/11 Survivor Tree and the spirit of America. Call Number: J 974.71 RUB Show less

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Chez Bob

by Shea, Bob

Picture Book - 2021

A lazy alligator comes up with a plan to lure his prey by opening up a restaurant for birds-until he realizes that birds are even better as friends. Call Number: E SHE A lazy alligator comes up with a plan to lure his prey by opening up a restaurant for birds-until he realizes that birds are even better as friends. Call Number: E SHE Show less

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Mel Fell

by Tabor, Corey R.

Picture Book - 2021

Follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith. Call Number: E TAB Follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith. Call Number: E TAB Show less

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Ogilvy

by Underwood, Deborah

Picture Book - 2019

When Ogilvy moves to a new town, he discovers that bunnies who wear dresses play ball and knit socks, and bunnies in sweaters make art and climb rocks, and Ogilvy must figure out a way to do it all. Call Number: E UND When Ogilvy moves to a new town, he discovers that bunnies who wear dresses play ball and knit socks, and bunnies in sweaters make art and climb rocks, and Ogilvy must figure out a way to do it all. Call Number: E UND Show less

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Someone Builds the Dream

by Wheeler, Lisa

Picture Book - 2021

Celebrates the skilled women and men who work to see the plans of architects, engineers, and designers brought to life. Call Number: E WHE Celebrates the skilled women and men who work to see the plans of architects, engineers, and designers brought to life. Call Number: E WHE Show less

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Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao

by Zhang, Kat

Picture Book - 2019

Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly. Call Number: E ZHA Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly. Call Number: E ZHA Show less

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