Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award · 2008

The 2008 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award

The Wall won the 2008 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award. Browse it alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2008 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner
The Wall
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

The Wall

By Peter Sís

A young artist's dreams clash with the harsh realities of life behind the Iron Curtain.

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2007)Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2008)Caldecott Honor (2008)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2008)
56 pages· 4,206 words· Est. 44 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,683 ratings
Hardcover
Summary: Peter grows up behind the Iron Curtain, embracing the Communist ideals until Western influences seep in. As he discovers rock 'n' roll and banned books, his world shifts. The Prague Spring offers a taste of freedom, but Soviet tanks crush the dream. Can creativity survive oppression? Follow Peter's journey from obedient child to rebellious artist, seeking truth and expression in a repressive regime.
2008 Honor Books
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2007

Lightship

A steadfast lightship and its crew guide sailors through treacherous waters, ensuring safe passage for all ships.

48 pages· 354 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 567 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Step aboard a lightship, a beacon of safety where lighthouses can't stand. Meet the dedicated crew and their cat, who brave storms and calm seas alike. They tirelessly maintain the ship, shining lights and sounding horns to guide larger vessels to safety. As they hold their position against the elements, discover the unsung heroes who make the ocean a safer place. Will their steadfast resolve be enough to protect those who sail the vast waters? Join the journey and find out how this small ship plays a crucial role in maritime safety.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Spiders

Discover the fascinating world of spiders through stunning, up-close photography.

48 pages· 2,499 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 669 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: Dive into the mesmerizing world of spiders with breathtaking, larger-than-life photographs. Witness the beauty and strangeness of these creatures as you learn intriguing facts. See a spider leap twenty times its body length and uncover the secrets of their extraordinary lives. Perfect for young explorers eager to see the world from a new perspective.
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