2012 Nominations: Easy Readers/Early Chapter Books

Easy Readers:

A Trip to the Bottom of the World with Mouse (Toon)

by Frank Viva

Toon Books

Nominated by: Lizjonesbooks

Reviewed by: Jeff | Jennifer | Katie Fitzgerald | The Cath in the Hat


Ballet Stars (Step into Reading)

by Joan Holub

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: Becky

Reviewed by: Mandy


Benny and Penny in Lights Out!

by Geoffrey Hayes

Toon Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


Bink and Gollie, Two for One

by Kate DiCamillo

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Deb Nance at Readerbuzz

Reviewed by: Jeff | Katie Fitzgerald | The Cath in the Hat


Chick and Chickie Play All Day! (Toon)

by Claude Ponti

Toon Books

Nominated by: Mary Ann Scheuer

Reviewed by: Jennifer | Katie Fitzgerald | Mary Ann Scheuer


Dixie Wins the Race (I Can Read Book 1)

by Grace Gilman

HarperCollins

Nominated by: Anastasia Suen

Reviewed by: Mandy


Dog on His Bus (Penguin Young Readers, L2)

by Eric Seltzer

Penguin USA

Nominated by: lwad


Everything Goes: Henry Goes Skating (My First I Can Read)

by Brian Biggs

HarperCollins

Nominated by: Terry Doherty

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald | Terry Doherty


Fly Guy #11: Ride, Fly Guy, Ride!

by Tedd Arnold

Cartwheel Books

Nominated by: Lucy Ausprey

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Fly Guy #12: There’s a Fly Guy in My Soup

by Tedd Arnold

Cartwheel Books

Nominated by: ntalan

Reviewed by: Instantly Interruptible


Fox and Crow Are Not Friends (Step into Reading)

by Melissa Wiley

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: Suzanne Santillan

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Frog and Fly

by Jeff Mack

Philomel

Nominated by: Jessalynn Gale

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


I Love You, ZooBorns! (Ready-to-Read)

by Andrew Bleiman

Simon Spotlight

Nominated by: MotherReader


Inch and Roly Make a Wish (Ready-to-Read. Level 1)

by Melissa Wiley

Simon Spotlight

Nominated by: CBRoss


Let’s Go for a Drive! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

by Mo Willems

Hyperion

Nominated by: Flowering Minds


Listen to My Trumpet! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

by Mo Willems

Hyperion

Nominated by: Adam Shaffer (@MrShafferTMCE)

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Maya Makes a Mess

by Rutu Modan

Toon Books

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Mittens at School (My First I Can Read)

by Lola M. Schaefer

HarperCollins

Nominated by: rebecca kai

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald | Mandy


Monkey and Elephant

by Carole Lexa Schaefer

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Gina Ruiz

Reviewed by: Jennifer


My Cat is Fat

by Katrina Streza, illustrated by Brenda Ponnay

Xist Publishing

Publisher/ Author Submission


NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READERS: TIGERS by Marsh, Laura ( Author ) on Jan-10-2012[ Hardcover ]

by Laura Marsh

National Geographic Children’s Books

Nominated by: Jennifer

Reviewed by: Jennifer


National Geographic Readers: Rocks and Minerals

by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

National Geographic Children’s Books

Nominated by: aquafortis


Never Trust a Tiger: A Story from Korea (Animal Stories)

by Lari Don

Barefoot Books

Nominated by: contents

Reviewed by: Jeff


No Fooling (Cork and Fuzz)

by Dori Chaconas

Viking

Nominated by: JoAnn Early Macken


Penny and Her Doll

by Kevin Henkes

Greenwillow Books

Nominated by: Colby Sharp

Reviewed by: ProfessorNana | The Cath in the Hat


Penny and Her Song

by Kevin Henkes

Greenwillow Books

Nominated by: Katie Fitzgerald

Reviewed by: Instantly Interruptible | Katie Fitzgerald | Mary Ann Scheuer | The Cath in the Hat


Pinch and Dash Make Soup (Pinch & Dash)

by Michael J. Daley

Charlesbridge

Nominated by: The Cath in the Hat

Reviewed by: The Cath in the Hat


Remembering the Titanic

by by Frieda Wishinsky

Scholastic Canada

Publisher/ Author Submission


Scholastic Reader Level 1: Hippo & Rabbit in Brave Like Me (3 More Tales)

by Jeff Mack

Cartwheel Books

Nominated by: Mary McKenna Siddals

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Slimy Salamanders! (Danny and Ester’s Fortunate Adventures)

by Renee McCuen

McCuen, Renee

Nominated by: wmbakester


The Tortoise’s Gift: A Story from Zambia (Animal Stories)

by Lari Don

Barefoot Books

Nominated by: Carine Robin


Tick Tock Clock (My First I Can Read)

by Margery Cuyler

HarperCollins

Nominated by: Danielle Smith

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Tugg and Teeny: Book Three: That’s What Friends Are For (I Am a Reader)

by J. Patrick Lewis

Sleeping Bear Press

Nominated by: Sara Bryce

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Wedgieman: A Hero Is Born (Step into Reading)

by Charise Mericle Harper

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: LoriA

Reviewed by: Jennifer | Katherine Sokolowski | Katie Fitzgerald


Zig and Wikki in The Cow

by Nadja Spiegelman / Trade Loeffler

Toon Books

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Early Chapter Books:

A Topps League Story: Book One: Jinxed!

by Kurtis Scaletta

Amulet

Nominated by: LibLaura5


Big Bad Sheep

by Bettina Wegenast

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: Sherry Early


Bramble and Maggie: Horse Meets Girl

by Jessie Haas

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Becky

Reviewed by: Jennifer | Terry Doherty


Captain Awesome to the Rescue!

by Stan Kirby

Simon & Schuster

Nominated by: Deb Nance at Readerbuzz


Cinderella Smith: The More the Merrier

by Stephanie Barden

HarperCollins

Nominated by: Debbie

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Duck for a Day

by Meg McKinlay

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: The Cath in the Hat

Reviewed by: Jennifer | Katie Fitzgerald


Ellray Jakes Walks the Plank

by Sally Warner

Viking

Nominated by: Sara Bryce


Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth

by Jane O’Connor

HarperCollins

Nominated by: Janelle @ Brimful Curiosities

Reviewed by: Amelia | Katie Fitzgerald | Terry Doherty


Following Grandfather

by Rosemary Wells

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Mary Machado

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Halfway to Perfect: A Dyamonde Daniel Book

by Nikki Grimes

Putnam Juvenile

Nominated by: Laura Purdie Salas


Heidi Heckelbeck Has a Secret

by Wanda Coven

Little Simon

Nominated by: Susan Dee


Hooey Higgins and the Shark

by Steve Voake

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Jennifer

Reviewed by: Jennifer | Katie Fitzgerald


I Don’t Believe It, Archie!

by Andrew Norriss

David Fickling Books

Nominated by: Gill Robins

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Invisible Inkling: Dangerous Pumpkins

by Emily Jenkins

Balzer + Bray

Nominated by: Lauren


Iva Honeysuckle Discovers the World

by Candice Ransom

Hyperion

Nominated by: Constance Van Hoven

Reviewed by: Katherine Sokolowski | Katie Fitzgerald


Ivy and Bean Make the Rules (Book 9)

by Annie Barrows

Chronicle Books

Nominated by: Melissa @ Book Nut

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Ivy and Bean No News Is Good News (Book 8)

by Annie Barrows

Chronicle Books

Nominated by: zackids

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Jasper John Dooley: Star of the Week

by Caroline Adderson

Kids Can Press, Ltd

Nominated by: Jennifer Donovan

Reviewed by: Jennifer | Katie Fitzgerald


Joker on the High Seas

by J.E. Bright, illust. by Shawn McManus

Stone Arch Books

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Jennifer


Katie Woo Rules the School

by Fran Manushkin

Picture Window Books

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Killer App (Return to the Library of Doom)

by Michael Dahl

Stone Arch Books

Nominated by: Mary Ann Scheuer


Libby of High Hopes

by Elise Primavera

Simon & Schuster

Nominated by: Tanya

Reviewed by: Terry Doherty


Lulu Walks the Dogs

by Judith Viorst

Atheneum

Nominated by: Loveofxena


Lulu and the Duck in the Park (Book 1)

by Hilary McKay

Albert Whitman & Company

Nominated by: Terry Doherty

Reviewed by: Jeff | Katie Fitzgerald | Terry Doherty


Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas

by Mary Pope Osborne

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: Jennifer


Marty McGuire Digs Worms!

by Kate Messner

Scholastic

Nominated by: Adam Shaffer (@MrShafferTMCE)

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald | The Cath in the Hat


Mrs. Noodlekugel

by Daniel Pinkwater/Adam Stower

Candlewick Press

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Nikki and Deja: Wedding Drama

by Karen English

Clarion Books

Nominated by: kelstarly

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Penelope Crumb

by Shawn Stout

Philomel

Nominated by: GwendaB


Pete & Gabby: The Bears Go to Town

by Kay Winters

Albert Whitman & Company

Nominated by: Anastasia Suen


Piper Reed, Forever Friend

by Kimberly Willis Holt

Henry Holt

Nominated by: rebecca kai

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Princess Posey and the Monster Stew

by Stephanie Greene

Puffin

Nominated by: DWhite

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover

by Cece Bell

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Danielle Smith

Reviewed by: Katherine Sokolowski | The Cath in the Hat


Sadie and Ratz

by Sonya Hartnett

Candlewick Press

Nominated by: Katherine Sokolowski

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Singing Queen

by Marci Peschke, illust. By Tuesday Mourning

Picture Window Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


Stampede of the Supermarket Slugs (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

by Bill Doyle

Random House Books for Young Readers

Nominated by: D.M. Cunningham


Stella Batts: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

by Courtney Sheinmel

Sleeping Bear Press

Nominated by: WriterNYC

Reviewed by: Katherine Sokolowski | Katie Fitzgerald


Stella Batts: Needs a New Name

by Courtney Sheinmel

Sleeping Bear Press

Nominated by: Katie Fitzgerald

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Swamp Thing vs the Zombie Pets

by John Sazaklis, illust. by Art Baltazar

Picture Window Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Boxcar Children Beginning: The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm

by Patricia MacLachlan

Albert Whitman & Company

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Jeff | Katie Fitzgerald | Terry Doherty


The Case of the Diamonds in the Desk (The Milo & Jazz Mysteries)

by Lewis B. Montgomery, illustrated by Amy Wummer

Kane Press

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Legend of Diamond Lil: A J.J. Tully Mystery (J. J. Tully Mysteries)

by Doreen Cronin

Balzer + Bray

Nominated by: Sarah Potvin

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


The No-Dogs-Allowed Rule

by Kashmira Sheth

Albert Whitman & Company

Nominated by: Greenlinnet

Reviewed by: Jennifer


The Poisoned Planet

by Matthew K. Manning, illust. by Luciano Vecchio

Stone Arch Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


The Year of the Book

by Andrea Cheng

Houghton Mifflin Books for Children

Nominated by: Flowering Minds

Reviewed by: Instantly Interruptible | Katie Fitzgerald


Treasure in the Graveyard

by Roberto Pavanello

Stone Arch Books

Publisher/ Author Submission


Violet Mackerel’s Brilliant Plot

by Anna Branford

Atheneum

Nominated by: Amy


Who Was Babe Ruth?

by Joan Holub

Grosset & Dunlap

Nominated by: Barbara Jean


Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Makes a Splash (Book 4)

by Jacqueline Jules

Albert Whitman & Company

Nominated by: Andi Sibley


Zeke Meeks vs the Putrid Puppet Pals

by D.L. Green, illust. by Josh Alves

Picture Window Books

Publisher/ Author Submission

Reviewed by: Katie Fitzgerald


Ineligible: Easy Readers

Bink and Gollie

by Kate DiCamillo

Candlewick Press

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is the paperback version of the Kate DiCamillo book published in 2010 (and previously nominated).

Nominated by: Erika


Penny and Her Marble

by Kevin Henkes

Greenwillow Books

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Book will not be published until February 2013. Our cycle for this year is is 10/16/2011 to 10/15/2012.

Nominated by: Monica Edinger


The Farmyard Jamboree PB w CDEX

by Margaret Read MacDonald

Barefoot Books

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Book release date for this picture book is 10/1/2011. To be eligible this year, books must be published 10/16/2011-10/15/2012

Nominated by: Amber Guillet


The Princess Twins and the Tea Party (I Can Read! / Princess Twins Series)

by Mona Hodgson

Zonderkidz

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Originally published in 2009: http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Twins-Party-Read-Series/dp/0310716101/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350682259&sr=8-1&keywords=9780310716105

Nominated by: Sherry Early


What’s Up, Little Duck

by Nancy Streza

Xist Publishing

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Publication date is October 24, 2012. It will be eligible for the 2013 Cybils cycle.

Publisher/ Author Submission


Without You

by Genevieve Cote

Kids Can Press, Ltd

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Book published / Released February 2011. Eligibility year for this cycle is 10/16/2011 to 10/15/2012.

Nominated by: Perogyo


Ineligible: Early Chapter Books

10 Alien Batteries: What Should Gavin Do Next?

by Cathleen Conley

Before Someday Publishing

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: available only as Kindle edition

Nominated by: Lizjonesbooks


A Dog Called Naaman (Kingdom Kids)

by Susan Barnett Braun

Amazon Digital Services

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Only available in Kindle edition. eBooks not eligible in this category.

Nominated by: Blibrarian


Ivy & Bean (Book 1) (Bk. 1)

by Annie Barrows

Chronicle Books

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: This is the paperback edition of the first Ivy + Bean Book, published in 2007.

Nominated by: Erika


Pillywiggins and the Tree Witch

by Julia Jarman

Andersen Press

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Published five months (5/2011) before our eligibility year – 10/16/2011-10/15/2012

Nominated by: lwad


Sadie and Ratz

by Sonya Hartnett

Publisher not defined

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: Already nominated. Titles can only be nominated one time.

Nominated by: anniehawaii


The Adventures of Baby Jaimie: Baby Jaimie Goes to School

by Jaimie Hope

CreateSpace

Status: Not Eligible
Reason ineligible: The publication date for this book is December 2010. Eligibility for 2012 Cybils is publication date between 10/16/2011 and 10/15/2012.

Nominated by: bynumjenny