Mildred L. Batchelder Award · 2014

The 2014 Mildred L. Batchelder Award

The 2 honor books recognized by the 2014 Mildred L. Batchelder Award, with ages and reading levels for each.

2014 Honor Books
The Bathing Costume
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

The Bathing Costume

By Charlotte Moundlic, Olivier Tallec (Illustrator)

An eight-year-old faces a summer of challenges and unexpected joys with his grandparents and cousins.

Mildred L. Batchelder Honor (2014)
40 pages· 2,569 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 319 ratings
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Summary: Eight-year-old Michel dreads a summer with his grandparents and older cousins, fearing their teasing and his brother's absence. But as he navigates wild bike rides, embarrassing pool moments, and a tooth finally falling out, Michel discovers independence and unexpected happiness. Will this summer change his view on family and himself?
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

My Father's Arms Are a Boat

By Stein Erik Lunde, Øyvind Torseter (Illustrator), Kari Dickson (Translator)

A boy seeks comfort in his father's arms, questioning life and loss under a starry sky.

40 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 870 ratings
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Summary: A sleepless boy finds solace in his father's embrace, asking about birds, foxes, and his mother's absence. Under the stars, his father offers gentle answers, guiding him through the mysteries of life and loss. Can love and reassurance mend a young heart in the face of uncertainty?
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