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| Fireworks by Matthew BurgessIn this evocative slice of life, dazzling colors and stirring, detail-rich descriptions conjure up a sultry summer day for two city-dwelling siblings, complete with a rooftop fireworks display. Read-alikes: John Rocco’s Blackout; Jacqueline Woodson’s The World Belonged to Us. |
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| Big Family Beach Day by Nina CrewsFor the rambunctious, loving, multi-generational family in this picture book, beach day is a cherished annual event. Second-person narration and varied viewpoints of surf and sand bring a "you are there" feeling to this story that’s sure to capture kids’ attention. |
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| Firefly Season by Cynthia Leitich SmithPiper’s family is from the Cherokee and Muscogee Nations, and Sumi’s family roots are in Mumbai, India. When the two girls become neighbors in Kansas City, it’s the beginning of a bond that expands both of their worlds. Kirkus Reviews calls this picture book "a glowing tribute to family across distance and lineage." |
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Cats in Construction Hats by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen Six colorful cats work together to build a house…with just a little help (and mischief) from some tiny rat friends. Little readers will delight in following along with the simple rhyming text, big construction vehicles, and the failures and triumphs that come with a big project. Bulldozers, cement trucks, excavators, and even a giant crane feature in this story!
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| Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World) by Corey R. TaborAfter rejecting invitations from Squirrel, Hummingbird, and several other critters with a caustic “KAW!”, big-eyed Crow seems like a loner. But as a dramatic twist reveals Crow’s secret, high-stakes heroism, rapt readers will be reminded that first impressions can be misleading. “Clever pacing, bone-dry humor, and visual surprises distinguish this wildly entertaining picture book,” says Publishers Weekly.
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| Dog vs. Strawberry by Nelly BuchetAs soon as chubby, long-nosed Dog is given a strawberry, this book’s narrator begins the sportscast: "Welcome to the greatest race of all time!" Even kids too young for spoofs can delight in the exaggerated illustrations of Dog zooming haphazardly around its inanimate challenger. Read-alike: The Squirrels Who Squabbled by Rachel Bright. |
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Slow Down, Stanley by Elena LeviSloths are known for being slow, but not Stanley--he's always rushing from one thing to the next, driven on by adventure and curiosity. He's different from the other sloths, and happy to be so-though his dad worries. One day, when there is a fire in the forest, Stanley's speed helps to save the sloths, and he is finally accepted for who he is.
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Brave Like Fireweed by Jesse WhiteThe journey begins in a young girl’s bedroom, the night before a big performance. Excited but nervous, she dreams her way through North American flora and discovers the resilient, powerful, and radiant nature of plants and builds her confidence. White showcases the complexities of nature alongside her stylistic and emotive art, encouraging readers to explore their feelings and emotions—no matter how big or small.
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| Joyful Song: A Naming Story by Leslea NewmanAs Zachary and his moms walk to the synagogue with their new baby, their neighbors join them, creating an impromptu parade leading to the big moment: the ceremony where Zachary announces his baby sister’s name. Textured, jewel-toned illustrations boost the bright, feel-good vibes of this family story. Read-alike: Naming Ceremony by Seina Wedlick. |
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| Sister Friend by Jamilah Thompkins-BigelowAfter the other kids at school exclude her, lonely Ameena is thrilled by the arrival of a new student. Sundus has brown skin and a hijab, and Ameena wants to make friends so much! But her first greeting comes out wrong, leading Ameena to discover that friendship sometimes requires a second try. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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