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Menudo Sunday : a Spanglish counting book
by Marâia Dolores âAguila
A family gathers for their Sunday menudo tradition, and through playful mishaps and counting in Spanish and English, they learn the value of teamwork and love
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| Little Rebels by Yuyi MoralesWhat does it mean to be a little rebel? As the exuberant stars of this book demonstrate, it means asking questions, trusting intuition, caring for each other, and shaping a better world. Luxuriantly colored mixed-media illustrations add abundant visual interest to this message-driven read. |
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A great fall
by Ame Dyckman
In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat bring their own fun to some classic fall festivities
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Chicka chicka tricka treat
by Julien Chung
On Halloween, letters climb a creaky tree in disguise, but then they are startled by a spooky surprise
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The bear and the hare and the fair
by Em Lynas
"Join the fun of the fair as bickering best friends learn to share and compromise in this hilarious rhyming story about friendship. Hare and Bear are at the fair, but Bear does not like rides that swirl and twirl and Hare does not like rides that go bumpand thump. Will the two friends ever find something they both like?"--Amazon
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| Bob the Vampire Snail by Andrea ZuillFor kids who enjoy spooky vibes seasoned with supremely silly humor comes the story of Bob, a snail who mysteriously sprouts wings, fangs, and a taste for tomato juice. A sprinkling of snail facts and illustrations in Halloween-inspired colors round out this quirky tale. Read-alike: Aaron Reynolds’ Creepy Tales! series. |
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| Let's Go! Haw Êkwa! by Julie FlettWith expressive illustrations and a dynamic sense of motion, only sparse words are needed to tell this story of a beginner skateboarder’s perseverance. From the first tumble to the exhilaration of finding community at the skatepark, each step of the process is punctuated with a Cree and English refrain: "haw ȇkwa! Let's go!" |
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| Cookie Time by Jessie SimaTo bypass the waiting period while Grandpa’s cookies bake, Kat and Ari build a time machine, leading to unexpected visits to the past and the future, as well as a newfound appreciation for the present and the people who share it. Candy-colored pastels heighten the energy in this zany yet sweet story. |
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| This Is How We Play: A Celebration of Disability and Adaptation by Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp; illustrated by Kayla HarrenBouncy, rhyming words underscore the joyful tone of this own voices story about disabled families. Each page turn reveals a different activity with a different family -- each with their own experiences of disability -- and a repeated affirmation: "With love and adaptation, this is how we play!" Read-alikes: This Is How We Talk, also by authors Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp; Rebekah Taussig’s We Are the Scrappy Ones. |
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| The Night Market by Seina Wedlick; illustrated by Briana Mukodiri UchenduIn this dreamlike, enchanting tale, readers are invited to follow along with the main character as she experiences the sensory delights of a Nigerian night market. Inky shadows and jewel-bright colors distinguish the illustrations, which are packed with plentiful details for children to pore over. |
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| Sketty and Meatball by Sarah Weeks; illustrated by Alex WillmoreIn this easy reader, kids can explore a dog show -- as well as some amusing, beginner-friendly wordplay -- alongside shaggy-haired Sketty and round little Meatball. For further easy readers featuring a charming canine duo, check out David Soman’s Elvis and Romeo series. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Central Arkansas Library System
100 Rock St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-918-3000www.cals.org/ |
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