Sydney Taylor Book Award · 2015

The 2015 Sydney Taylor Book Award

Hidden and My Grandfather's Coat won the 2015 Sydney Taylor Book Award. Browse them alongside both honor books, with ages and reading levels for each.

2015 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner · Middle Grade
Hidden
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Hidden

By Loic Dauvillier, Marc Lizano (Illustrator)

A grandmother reveals her hidden past in Nazi-occupied Paris to her granddaughter.

Sydney Taylor Book Award (2015)
80 pages· 165 words· Est. 3 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,751 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Summary: Dounia shares a secret tale with her granddaughter, one even her son doesn't know. As a Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied Paris, she was hidden by brave neighbors while her parents were taken away. As World War II ends, Dounia reunites with her mother, and in present-day France, she finally opens up to her granddaughter. What truths will emerge from this poignant family history?
2015 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner · Picture Book
My Grandfather's Coat
Sale price
$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

My Grandfather's Coat

By Jim Aylesworth, Barbara McClintock (Illustrator)

A coat transforms through generations, revealing creativity and love in its many forms.

Sydney Taylor Book Award (2015)
32 pages· 614 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 856 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: Grandfather's coat, crafted upon his arrival in America, becomes a testament to ingenuity and love. As it wears out, he transforms it into new garments, each iteration telling a story of resilience and resourcefulness. How many lives can one coat touch? This tale of transformation spans four generations, celebrating the enduring spirit of renewal and the bonds of family. Discover the magic of a simple coat that becomes much more than fabric, weaving a legacy of creativity and connection.
2015 Honor Books
The Whispering Town
Sale price
$858
Picture Book · Ages 8–9 · 2014

The Whispering Town

By Jennifer Elvgren, Fabio Santomauro (Illustrator)

In Nazi-occupied Denmark, a family risks everything to help Jewish neighbors escape to Sweden.

Jane Addams Children's Book Honor (2015)Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2015)
32 pages· 842 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,022 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Summary: In 1943 Denmark, young Anett and her family hide a Jewish mother and son from Nazi soldiers. As suspicions rise, Anett must devise a daring plan to guide them to safety under a moonless sky. Will her ingenuity outsmart the ever-watchful eyes of the occupiers? This gripping tale of courage and hope is based on true events.
Death by Toilet Paper
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

Death by Toilet Paper

By Donna Gephart

A seventh grader must win contests to save his family from eviction.

Sydney Taylor Book Honor (2015)
288 pages· 52,415 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,577 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Summary: Seventh grader Benjamin faces eviction unless he can win a big cash prize. With his knack for clever slogans, he enters contests, hoping to fulfill a promise to his late father. Can Benjamin's wit save his family, or will he lose everything he holds dear? Dive into this heartening tale of determination and resilience.
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