Kentucky Bluegrass Award 2017-18: Kentucky Bluegrass K-2

Hare is very fast and is convinced Tortoise could never beat him in a race; Tortoise knows she is slow, but is willing to try racing anyway.

In his own words, tells the story of Stephen Bishop, the slave who pioneered exploration of Kentucky's Mammoth Cave in the early 1840s.

A little mouse decides to seek lessons in roaring from the mighty lion, who happens to be afraid of mice, and the two become good friends.

Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school--so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog, Madeline gives it a try.

A creative young boy with a passion for practicing origami finds a surprising source of encouragement on his diverse city block.

In this humorous picture book, young Nanette is all set for her first solo trip to her French village's bakery to purchase a baguette.

When Hee Jun's family moves to Virginia from Korea, they struggle to adjust, and must learn to adapt to their new home while keeping family and traditions close.

Poems introduce fourteen shark species, from the legendary great white to the lesser-known wobbegong.

When Nick decides to teach his cats to read, Verne is very much interested, especially in books about mice and fish, but Stevenson wants nothing to do with the project.

The story of one young girl's quest to bring clean drinking water to her African village.