Indies Choice Book Awards for Children

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, Hugo lives in the more...0 points

ORPHAN, CLOCK KEEPER, AND THIEF, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate,...0 points

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

It's just a small story really, about among other things: more...0 points

It's just a small story really, about among other things: a girl, some words, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist-fighter, and quite a lot of thievery. . . .Set during World War II in Germany, Markus Zusak's groundbreaking new novel is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can't resist-books. With the help of her accordion-playing...0 points

Inkspell (Inkheart) by Cornelia Funke

Although a year has passed, not a day goes by with more...0 points

Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of INKHEART, the book whose characters became real. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater brought into being from words, the need to return to the tale has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the ability to read him back, Dustfinger leaves behind his young apprentice Farid and plunges into the medieval world of his past. Distraught, Farid goes in search of Meggie, and before long, both are caught inside the...0 points

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett

When a book of unexplainable occurences brings Pet more...0 points

When a book of unexplainable occurences brings Petra and Calder together, strange things start to happen: Seemingly unrelated events connect; an eccentric old woman seeks their company; an invaluable Vermeer painting disappears. Before they know it, the two find themselves at the center of an international art scandal, where no one is spared from suspicion. As Petra and Calder are drawn clue by clue into a mysterious labyrinth, they must draw on their powers of intuition, their problem solving skills,...0 points

Inheritance 3-Book Hardcover Boxed Set (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr) by Christopher Paolini

WITH THE HIGHLY anticipated publication of Book Th more...0 points

WITH THE HIGHLY anticipated publication of Book Three in the Inheritance cycle, the hardcover editions of all three books will be available in a handsome boxed set!0 points

Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke

Two orphaned brothers, Prosper and Bo, have run away more...0 points

Two orphaned brothers, Prosper and Bo, have run away to Venice, where crumbling canals and misty alleyways shelter a secret community of street urchins. Leader of this motley crew of lost children is a clever, charming boy with a dark history of his own: He calls himself the Thief Lord. Propser and Bo relish their new "family" and life of petty crime. But their cruel aunt and a bumbling detective are on their trail. And posing an even greater threat to the boys' freedom is something from a forgotten...0 points

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants, Book 1) by Ann Brashares

Carmen got the jeans at a thrift shop. They didn't more...0 points

Carmen got the jeans at a thrift shop. They didn't look all that great; they were worn, dirty, and speckled with bleach. On the night before she and her friends part for the summer, Carmen decides to toss them. But Lena decides they should all try them on. Whoever they fit best will get them. Nobody knows why, but the pants fit everyone perfectly. . .Take the New York Times bestselling book and pair it with a perfect cast, a screenplay from one of Hollywood's most respected writers, and...0 points

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling debut novel more...0 points

Kate DiCamillo's beloved, best-selling debut novel is now available in a paperback digest edition.Kate DiCamillo's fi rst published novel, like Winn-Dixie himself, immediatelyproved to be a keeper - a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor winner, the inspiration for a popular film, and most especially, a cherished classic that touches the hearts of readers of all ages. It's now available in a paperback digest format certain to bring this tale's magic to an even wider...0 points

Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems

Trixie can't wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle more...0 points

Trixie can't wait to bring her one-of-a-kind Knuffle Bunny to school and show him off to everyone.   But when she gets there, she sees something awful:  Sonja has the same bunny.  Suddenly, Knuffle Bunny doesn't seem so one-of-a-kind anymore.  Chaos ensues until  the bunnies are taken away by Ms. Greengrove.  After school, Trixie finally gets her beloved bunny back.  But in the middle of the night, Trixie realizes something.  She has the wrong bunny!   Daddy comes to the rescue again as a midnight...0 points

Owen & Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, Paula Kahumbu

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a b more...0 points

The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder...0 points

Zen Shorts (Collector's Edition) (Zen) by Jon J Muth

"Michael," said Karl. "There's a re more...0 points

"Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient...0 points

Duck for President (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards)) by Doreen Cronin

My fellow Americans: It is our pleasure, our honor, more...0 points

My fellow Americans: It is our pleasure, our honor, our duty as citizens to present to you Duck for President. Here is a duck who began in a humble pond. Who worked his way to farmer. To governor. And now, perhaps, to the highest office in the land. Some say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he is a duck. We say, if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, he will be the next president of the United States of America. Thank you for your vote.0 points

How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long

When Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob more...0 points

When Braid Beard's pirate crew invites Jeremy Jacob to join their voyage, he jumps right on board. Buried treasure, sea chanteys, pirate talk--who wouldn't go along? Soon Jeremy Jacob knows all about being a pirate. He throws his food across the table and his manners to the wind. He hollers like thunder and laughs off bedtime. It's the heave-ho, blow-the-man-down, very best time of his life. Until he finds out what pirates don't do--no reading bedtime stories, no tucking kids in. . . . Maybe being...0 points

Dear Mrs. La Rue: Letters From Obedience School

When Ike Larue is "imprisoned" at the Ig more...0 points

When Ike Larue is "imprisoned" at the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy, he tries everything to get sent home--weepy letters to his owner, even illness. In reality, Brotweiler is more like camp than prison, but still, Ike's not cut out for life w/o Mrs. Larue & his creature comforts. Finally, he runs away only to find himself back in Snort City--just in time to save Mrs. Larue's life.Teague is at the top of his fetching form in this madcap comedy where the real world of Brotweiler & the one Ike ima...0 points

Olivia Saves the Circus by Ian Falconer

Olivia remembers her trip to the circus very well. more...0 points

Olivia remembers her trip to the circus very well. The performers were out sick, so she had to do everything. She... rode on a unicycle jumped on a trampoline juggled five balls! tamed lions and flew through the air. Step into the ring with Olivia, where the lights are dim, the color soft, and a little girl's imagination is the main attraction.0 points

Olivia by Ian Falconer

Have fun with Olivia... dressing up singing songs more...0 points

Have fun with Olivia... dressing up singing songs building sand castles napping (maybe) dancing painting on walls and -- whew! -- going to sleep at last.0 points

The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau

A quiltmaker helps a selfish king learn that givin more...0 points

A quiltmaker helps a selfish king learn that giving is the true secret to happiness. The heartwarming, strongly moral tale supports important values, and the detailed illustrations, featuring dozens of lovingly rendered quilt patterns offer hours of delight.0 points

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, 10th Anniversary Edition by J.K. Rowling

New Jacket artwork by Mary GrandPre Additional fou more...0 points

New Jacket artwork by Mary GrandPre Additional four-color frontispiece artwork from Mary GrandPre Two pages of special content from J.K. Rowling Full cloth case with gold stamping   28 million copies sold worldwide!   The wickedly funny debut novel from master storyteller J.K. Rowling tells the story of Harry Potter who, having endured 11 miserable years with his hideous aunt and uncle, is invited on his 11th birthday to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.  There he learns of his...0 points

The Hat by Jan Brett

When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, more...0 points

When Lisa's woolen stocking flies off the clothesline, Hedgie finds it and pokes his nose in. He tries to pull it out, but the stocking gets stuck on his prickles -- and the fun begins.A mother hen comes by, then a noisy goose, a talkative barn cat, a playful farm dog, a mama pig and her piglets, and a pony. They all laugh at Hedgie, especially when he pretends he's wearing a new hat. But in the end, it is clever Hedgie who has the last laugh.And where is Lisa when all of this is going on? She's...0 points

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

Lilly loves everything about school, especially her more...0 points

Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends. Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title - something she's wanted all along. If you thought Lilly was...0 points

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney

When you love someone all the way to the moon and more...0 points

When you love someone all the way to the moon and back, it takes a big book to hold it all! Melding the warmth and wit of Sam McBratney's story with the whimsical watercolors of Anita Jeram, this beloved bestseller succeeds in measuring the immeasurable bond between a big one and a little one.0 points

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

The award-winning book about a beautiful fish who more...0 points

The award-winning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share is now available in a board book edition for the youngest child.0 points

Stellaluna by Janell Cannon

wonderful children's book to read again and again0 points

Old Turtle by Douglas Wood

Wood's celebrated, bestselling fable of ecology and more...0 points

Wood's celebrated, bestselling fable of ecology and spirituality, reissued in March 2007 with a beautiful new jacket design.Long ago, the animals, rocks, waters, and trees of the earth began an argument about God. Is He a wind who is never still? Is He a rock that never moves? Is He high above or here among us?Venerable Old Turtle quitely answered: God is all of these things.In 1992, Old Turtle burst upon the publishing world as a uniquely satisfying fable about ecology, peace, and the interconnectedness...0 points

Brother Eagle, Sister Sky by Susan Jeffers

The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the more...0 points

The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth. The great American Indian Chief Seattle spoke these words over a hundred years ago. His remarkably relevant message of respect for the Earth and every creature on it has endured the test of time and is imbued with passion born of love of the land and the environment. Illustrated by award-winning artist Susan Jeffers, the stirring pen-and-color drawings bring a wide array of Native Americans to life while capturing the splendor of nature and...0 points

The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter

The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned more...0 points

The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depression.Â"Little TreeÂ" as his grandparents call him is shown how to hunt and survive in the mountains, to respect nature in the Cherokee Way, taking only what is needed, leaving the rest for nature to run its course.Little Tree also learns the often callous ways of white businessmen and tax...0 points