Children's Favorites Awards2014

Given by The Children's Book Council

Other Names: Children's Choice Book Award, ILA Children's Choices Reading List, Children's Book Choice Selction - International Reading Association, Children's Book Council Children's Choice Book Award for Author of the Year, Children's Choice Book Award Nominee for Teen Choice Book of the Year, ILA-CBC Children's Choice, IRA Children's Choice, IRA Children's Choices Reading List, IRA-CBC Children's Choice, Kids' Choice Book Awards
101 Works / 119 Items 86,552 Books 3,580 Reviews ½ 3.9
Children's Choices Reading List

Children’s Choices is a reading list with a twist, in which children themselves evaluate the books and write reviews of their favorites. Since 1974, Children’s show more Choices has been a trusted source of book recommendations used by teachers, librarians, parents, and children themselves.

The project is cosponsored by the International Literacy Association and the Children’s Book Council.

Goals  Give young readers an opportunity to voice their opinions about books written for them  Develop an annual annotated reading list of new books that young readers enjoy  Help teachers, librarians, booksellers, parents, and others find books that will encourage young readers to read more

Background
Children’s Choices began as an annual joint project of the International Literacy Association (ILA) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) in 1974. Each year, approximately 10,000 children (grades K–6) from different regions of the United States read and choose 100 favorites from books donated by North American children’s book publishers. show less
Stages:
All, Winner (48), Finalist (166), Nominee (3), Selection (2,542)
Categories:
Years:
All, 2023 (120), 2020 (90), 2019 (98), 2018 (90), 2017 (98), 2016 (94), 2015 (110), 2014 (119), 2013 (121), 2012 (117), 2011 (112), 2010 (121), 2009 (117), 2008 (118), 2007 (99), 2006 (97), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 (1), 2005 (96), 2004 (99), 2003 (102), 2002 (99), 2001 (95), 2000 (99), 1998, 1999 (2), 1999 (100), 1998 (101), 1997 (1), 1992-1994 (230), 1990 (2), 1987 (1)

Winner 6

WorkCategoryYear
Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans by Rush LimbaughAuthor of the Year2014
Bugs in My Hair! by David ShannonBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2014
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted!: Just When You Thought You Knew What You Knew... by Emily KriegerBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2014
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew DaywaltBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2014
Allegiant by Veronica RothBook of the Year, Teens2014
Sofia the First by Catherine HapkaIllustrator of the Year2014

Finalist 24

WorkCategoryYear
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck by Jeff KinneyAuthor of the Year2014
The House of Hades by Rick RiordanAuthor of the Year2014
Allegiant by Veronica RothAuthor of the Year2014
Dork Diaries: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker by Rachel Renée RussellAuthor of the Year2014
The Matchbox Diary by Paul FleischmanBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2014
Bean Dog and Nugget: The Ball by Charise Mericle HarperBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2014
Cougar: A Cat with Many Names by Stephen PersonBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2014
Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale by Duncan TonatiuhBook of the Year, 3rd-4th Grade2014
Battling Boy by Paul PopeBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2014
Lawless: Book 1 by Jeffrey SalaneBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2014
Hokey Pokey by Jerry SpinelliBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2014
Prince Puggly of Spud and the Kingdom of Spiff by Robert Paul WestonBook of the Year, 5th-6th Grade2014
Mustache Baby by Bridget HeosBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2014
Chamelia and the New Kid in Class by Ethan LongBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2014
Bear and Bee by Sergio RuzzierBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2014
Alphabet Trucks by Samantha R. VamosBook of the Year, K-2nd Grade2014
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra ClareBook of the Year, Teens2014
Smoke by Ellen HopkinsBook of the Year, Teens2014
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow RowellBook of the Year, Teens2014
The 5th Wave by Rick YanceyBook of the Year, Teens2014
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew DaywaltIllustrator of the Year2014
Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus by James DeanIllustrator of the Year2014
Llama llama and the Bully Goat by Anna DewdneyIllustrator of the Year2014
Emeraldalicious by Victoria KannIllustrator of the Year2014

Selection 89

WorkCategoryYear
SMASH: Trial by Fire by Chris A. BoltonAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Mummy Lairs (Scary Places) by Michael BurganAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
The School for Good and Evil by Soman ChainaniAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Becoming Ben Franklin: How a Candle-Maker's Son Helped Light the Flame of Liberty by Russell FreedmanAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Everything Money: A wealth of facts, photos, and fun! by Kathy FurgangAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
A Tangle of Knots by Lisa GraffAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Squish #5: Game On! by Jennifer L. HolmAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
It Can't Be True! (DK) by Rob HoustonAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
National Geographic Kids Almanac 2014 by National Geographic KidsAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
National Geographic Kids Myths Busted!: Just When You Thought You Knew What You Knew... by Emily KriegerAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Lost Cities (Scary Places) by Natalie LunisAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
The Nine Lives of Alexander Baddenfield by John Bemelmans MarcianoAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Play Dead by Jane B. MasonAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Hit the Road Helen! by Kate McMullanAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Half-human monsters and other fiends by Ruth OwenAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Timmy Failure: Mistakes were made by Stephan PastisAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail by Richard PeckAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Bluffton: My Summer with Buster Keaton by Matt PhelanAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Battling Boy by Paul PopeAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
The Lost Boy by Greg RuthAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
The Misadventures of the Magician's Dog by Frances SackettAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Lawless: Book 1 by Jeffrey SalaneAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Air Keep by J. Scott SavageAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Case File 13: Zombie Kid by J. Scott SavageAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
The Meanest Birthday Girl by Josh SchneiderAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Midwinterblood by Marcus SedgwickAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Everything Pets: Furry facts, photos, and fun-unleashed! by James SpearsAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Hokey Pokey by Jerry SpinelliAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Mind Benders (DK) by Fleur StarAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
A Midsummer Night's Scream by R. L. StineAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Prince Puggly of Spud and the Kingdom of Spiff by Robert Paul WestonAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Janitors, Book 3: Curse of the Broomstaff by Tyler WhitesidesAdvanced Readers (Grades 5–6, Ages 10–12)2014
Dirty Gert by Tedd ArnoldBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
A CatFish tale : loosely based on a true story by Kathy BrodskyBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Friends by Eric CarleBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Peck, Peck, Peck by Lucy CousinsBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew DaywaltBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Cinderelephant by Emma DoddBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie Goes to School by Ree DrummondBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
I Spy Pets (I Spy Books) by Edward GibbsBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
No Pirates Allowed Said Library Lou by Rhonda Gowler GreeneBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Clark the Shark by Bruce HaleBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Cheer Up, Mouse! by Jed HenryBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Mustache Baby by Bridget HeosBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Emeraldalicious by Victoria KannBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home by Daniel KirkBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Lion vs Rabbit by Alex LatimerBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Chamelia and the New Kid in Class by Ethan LongBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
What If You Had Animal Teeth? by Sandra MarkleBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Amelia Bedelia's First Library Card by Herman ParishBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Amy's Three Best Things by Philippa PearceBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
The Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry PinkneyBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Bear and Bee by Sergio RuzzierBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Splat and the Cool School Trip by Rob ScottonBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
Alphabet Trucks by Samantha R. VamosBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo WillemsBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
My New Teacher and Me! by Al YankovicBeginning Readers (Grades K–2, Ages 5–8)2014
What Floats in a Moat? by Lynne BerryIntermediate Readers2014
Bad Kitty School Daze by Nick BruelIntermediate Readers2014
Deadly!: The Truth About the Most Dangerous Creatures on Earth by Nicola DaviesIntermediate Readers2014
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Mud-Slinging Moles by Maxwell Eaton IIIIntermediate Readers2014
The Matchbox Diary by Paul FleischmanIntermediate Readers2014
Animal Control Officers to the Rescue (Work of Heroes: First Responders in Action) by Meish GoldishIntermediate Readers2014
Soldiers' Dogs (Dog Heroes) by Meish GoldishIntermediate Readers2014
Surf Dog Miracles by Meish GoldishIntermediate Readers2014
A Moose That Says Moo by Jennifer HamburgIntermediate Readers2014
Bean Dog and Nugget: The Ball by Charise Mericle HarperIntermediate Readers2014
Bean Dog and Nugget: The Cookie by Charise Mericle HarperIntermediate Readers2014
Extreme Babymouse by Jennifer L. HolmIntermediate Readers2014
The Tree Lady: The True Story of How One Tree-Loving Woman Changed a City Forever by H. Joseph HopkinsIntermediate Readers2014
The Flying Beaver Brothers: Birds vs. Bunnies by Maxwell Eaton IIIIntermediate Readers2014
Sneaky Art: Crafty Surprises to Hide in Plain Sight by Marthe JocelynIntermediate Readers2014
Poppy the Pirate Dog by Liz KesslerIntermediate Readers2014
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night by Lenore LookIntermediate Readers2014
Hope's Gift by Kelly Starling LyonsIntermediate Readers2014
Ringtail : Miner's Cat by Joyce MarkovicsIntermediate Readers2014
Albert is not scared by Eleanor MayIntermediate Readers2014
Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout by Megan McDonaldIntermediate Readers2014
Amelia Bedelia Means Business by Herman ParishIntermediate Readers2014
Amelia Bedelia Unleashed by Herman ParishIntermediate Readers2014
Cougar: A Cat with Many Names by Stephen PersonIntermediate Readers2014
John Cena (Wrestling's Tough Guys (Bearport)) by Michael SandlerIntermediate Readers2014
The Rock (Wrestling's Tough Guys) by Michael SandlerIntermediate Readers2014
Troy Polamalu by Mari SchuhIntermediate Readers2014
Memoirs of a Hamster by Devin ScillianIntermediate Readers2014
Bugs in My Hair! by David ShannonIntermediate Readers2014
Adventures in Cartooning: Characters in Action by James SturmIntermediate Readers2014
Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote: A Migrant's Tale by Duncan TonatiuhIntermediate Readers2014
A Long Way Away by Frank VivaIntermediate Readers2014

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