2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
for Museum and Library Service Finalist

Picture Book

Good Dog, Carl

This is a tale of timeless appeal--the original Carl book. Its pictures are so vivid and alive that hardly a word is needed to tell the story. An infant is left in the care of a dog while Mother is out. The two get into all sorts of mischief, but trusty Carl puts everything in order in time for Mother's return.

The Snowman

When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside.  This beautiful wordless picturebook, similar in theme to Frosty the Snowman and The Polar Express, is a rare example of a lovely book that was made into an even better film.  View it on Hoopla using your library card.

Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler

When Mrs. Ruler asks five of her kindergarteners to miss recess, she's got a special plan up her sleeve. She's about to teach a new version of the golden rule: Kindness is cool! Soon the entire class is doing so many good deeds that their kindness bulletin board barely fits their classroom! From clearing the table after dinner, to helping the elderly, one kindergarten class is proving that kids really can make a difference. Count along with Mrs. Ruler's class. Can all their good deeds really add up to 100 acts of kindness?

Those Shoes

Jeremy, who longs to have the black high tops that everyone at school seems to have but his grandmother cannot afford, is excited when he sees them for sale in a thrift shop and decides to buy them even though they are the wrong size.