The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award was named for Theodor Seuss Geisel — Dr. Seuss — who spent much of his career proving that a book written with a few hundred words could still be worth reading twice. It has been given annually since 2006 by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers.
Titles are judged on how well they serve a child who is just starting to read alone: words a new reader can actually decode, pictures that carry the meaning, and a story good enough to be worth the effort. It is a useful shelf to browse once phonics has started to click.
Information from the American Library Association.
A rebellious mop escapes its duties. Can it be caught?
Two friends tackle chaos and find unexpected surprises in their hilarious adventures.
A tied basketball game tests young players' sportsmanship and teamwork.
Why does the tunneler dig underground? Discover the mystery.
A rebellious mop escapes its duties. Can it be caught?
A tied basketball game tests young players' sportsmanship and teamwork.
Two friends tackle chaos and find unexpected surprises in their hilarious adventures.
Why does the tunneler dig underground? Discover the mystery.
Three friends struggle to agree on vacation plans, leading to mischief and unexpected solutions.
Fox meets his match. Will rivalry or friendship prevail?
When the helper's truck breaks down, who will come to the rescue?
Fox's kite is stuck, and every solution creates chaos. Can teamwork save the day?
Henry faces a week of unexpected changes and challenges in his classroom.
Can friendship survive when one friend transforms completely?
A creature learns to ride a bike with friends' encouragement. Can they succeed?
Gigi's plans with her grandpa go awry. Can they connect despite differences?
Two friends navigate differences through creative play and humor.
A fish meets a wave and they become friends.
Witness a seed's journey to a towering sunflower.
A young fox goes on a journey to discover what is lurking in the night.
A boy's pogo stick adventure leads to unexpected discoveries around town.
A bird and an alligator become unlikely friends in the swamp.
A young dinosaur struggles to get dressed for bed.
A comical book about a dog navigating various scenarios as the book unfolds.
A young boy learns to ride a scooter with the help of his family and a new friend.
Papa Fox searches for Baby Fox, hidden in plain sight.
A brave tiger's only fear: worms. Can he overcome it?
A child discovers the surprising perks of having a bear-like sibling.
