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Candlewick’s top bestsellers include board books that encourage and captivate babies’ developing minds, outstanding read-aloud stories for toddlers and preschoolers, nonfiction that can’t help but satisfy the curiosity of children of every age, and young adult fare with proven appeal to teenage readers. full bestsellers list
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER! Step back to an English village in 1255, where life plays out in dramatic vignettes illuminating twenty-two unforgettable characters (age 10 and up).
What-the-Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy What-the-Dickens: The Story of a Rogue Tooth Fairy
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From the best-selling author of WICKED, a transporting tale-within-a-tale about the strange world of skibbereen -- aka tooth fairies -- and the universal need to believe (ages 10-13).
Guess How Much I Love You Guess How Much I Love You
A beloved classic lets children "love you right up to the moon--and back" (ages 3-8).

Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion
Part of the NEW YORK TIMES #1 bestselling series! Aar! Hoist the sails for a lavish new discovery filled with treasures -- a magnificent resource for pirate lovers everywhere (age 8 and up).
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! This timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo, complete with stunning illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline, honors the enduring power of love (age 7 and up).
Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Mega-Beasts Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Mega-Beasts
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Lions and tigers and bears. . . . Stand back for a beast of a pop-up (age 5 and up).

Congratulations to our gifted authors and illustrators whose talents have earned Candlewick books hundreds of awards since 1991! Here's a look at our most recent awards:
Newbery Medal 2008
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village
Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali
Sunshine State Young Readers Award Winner
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Emphasis on Reading Winner
The Book of Story Beginnings
Arkansas Diamond Book Award Winner
Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies
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