I always love seeing the notable lists that arrive shortly after the Medal announcements. 

The 2008 Notable Children’s Books list is now available.  The list covers books of quality for ages birth through 14.  And unlike the Medal books, there is no limit to the number of books you will find on the lists.  What a treat!

I am happy to see some of my favorites of the year:

For Younger Readers

Dimity Dumpty, the Story of Humpty’s Little Sister by Bob Graham
The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County by Janice Harrington
The All-I’ll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll by Patricia McKissack (which I thought should have gotten some recognition by the Coretta Scott King Awards)
Pictures from Our Vacation by Lynne Rae Perkins
 
 

For Middle and Older Readers:

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Arrival by Shaun Tan (where was this one with the Printz?!)

Obviously, I have a lot of new books to read in the middle and older readers categories!

Anyone else have favorites on the list?