The 2010 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Medal Winner
The 2010 Geisel Medal winner is Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!, which was written and illustrated by Geoffrey Hayes. This graphic novel for beginning readers is one of a series of TOON Books that the publisher describes as “bringing new readers to the pleasure of COMICS!”According to the American Library Association,
- ”Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! is a perfect example of a graphic novel designed just for young readers. Siblings Benny and Penny encounter trouble when curiosity about a mysterious neighbor leads them into unexpected adventures. The characters' emotions are revealed in the rich artwork within each panel. Children will connect with the realistic dialogue and page-turning appeal of the story. They will be thrilled to enter the world of graphic novels.
- “’The real big 'no-no' would be to miss this distinctive beginning graphic novel with perfectly matched text and illustrations,’ said Geisel Award Committee Chair Susan Veltfort." (ALA 1/18/10 media release)
The 2010 Geisel Award Honor Books
All of the quotations below come from the ALA 1/18/10 media release mentioned above.- I Spy Fly Guy!, written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold
“Fly Guy and his pal Buzz are back in a fresh beginner chapter book. A disastrous ending to a game of hide and seek finds Fly Guy hauled away to the local dump in this new take on a lost pet. Arnold's watercolor and colored pencil cartoon-like illustrations are fun and fanciful.” (Cartwheel Books, An Imprint of Scholastic, 2009. ISBN: 9780545110280) Compare prices.
- Little Mouse Gets Ready, written and illustrated by Jeff Smith
“Little Mouse narrates this story with humor and excitement as he dons clothes and dreams of adventures to come. The simplified bubble dialogue and one or two panels per page combine to create an appealing and effective format for new readers.” (TOON BOOKS, a Division of RAW Junior, LLC, 2009. ISBN: 9781935179016) Compare prices.
- Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends, written and illustrated by Wong Herbert Yee
”In this quiet story of friendship, artistic Mole and poetic Mouse join forces to hatch a clever plan for watching skittish birds. They create their own book of paintings and poems to celebrate their bird-watching adventures. The soft illustrations reflect the gentleness of the text.” (Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2009. ISBN: 9780547152226) Compare prices.
- Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day, written by Kate McMullan, illustrated by R. W. Alley ”In three short and simple chapters, friends Pearl and Wagner experience the hijinks and pranks of April Fools’ Day. Beginning with the cover art, McMullan and Alley set the stage and draw the reader in immediately. Readers will be delighted as Wagner gets the last laugh!” (Dial Books for Young Readers, A Division of Penguin Young Readers Group, 2009. ISBN: 9780803730854) Compare prices.
