| George & Lenny Are Always Together by Jon AgeeAnxious brown bear George and curious gray rabbit Lenny are BFFs who do everything together. So what will happen when Lenny wants to try a bit of solitude? This sweet and simple story offers expressive art to explore a timeless question about friendship. Read-alikes: I Am Going! by Mo Willems; Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. |
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| My Friend May by Julie FlettMargaux, a young Cree girl, is upset that her nitôsis (auntie) is moving away. Then Margaux's beloved black cat May disappears, making the child even more distressed…until nitôsis comes through for her in an unexpected way. This gentle, thoughtful story is best shared one-on-one, and it includes a guide to the Plains Cree terms used. |
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We match!
by Chris Barton
"An afternoon of mixing and matching is underway at the dog park as dogs gleefully discover the qualities that make them similar. Some love to play with balls, others prefer chasing squirrels. Some like wet food, others prefer kibble. Some like to wear sweaters, others to destroy them...the dogs find that they may have more in common than they think"
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| Pickle on Wheels by Sylvie KantorovitzPractice makes progress -- eventually -- for Pickle, a pup who's frustrated that he can't immediately roller-skate like his hero, SuperDog. Good thing new friend Coco is on hand to help! Soothing art and large, easy-to-read panels make this graphic novel ideal for beginning readers who are building their confidence, just like Pickle. |
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Axolotl and Axolittle
by Jess Hitchman
Axolotl and Axolittle are total opposites through and through, but after a squabble, they learn to make up and get along, as siblings often do
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The Band in Our Basement
by Kelly J. Baptist; illustrated by Jenin Mohammed
When a pair of up-too-late siblings sneak downstairs for a peek at Daddy's band practicing in the basement, they get a surprising invitation to a raucous family jam session. Rhythm and wordplay combine with jazzy collage art in this upbeat read that works for storytime and bedtime alike.
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Keep up, duck!
by Rachel Bates
This exuberant read-aloud stars a very clever duckling named Puck who, falling farther and farther behind Mama Duck and his siblings as they swim to the lily pond, comes up with a sneaky solution to get ahead. Illustrations.
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| Emergency Quarters by Carlos Matias; illustrated by Gracey ZhangBeginning with a note about the pre-cellular days of pay phones, this detail-rich peek into the past follows city kid Ernesto, proud to be a "niño grande" allowed to walk to school on his own. His mom gives him a daily quarter in case he needs to make an emergency call -- but with a bustling neighborhood full of tempting treats, how's a kid supposed to resist? |
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Paint with Ploof
by Ben Clanton
Kids are encouraged to root for Ploof the little cloud through the ups and downs of trying something new as Ploof attempts to paint a rainbow, follow along with some calming breathing exercises and find a new perspective. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| My Daddy Is a Cowboy by Stephanie Seales; illustrated by C.G. EsperanzaA pre-dawn trip to the ranch means precious one-on-one time for a Panamanian American girl and her father. The sensory details of their ride through the nearby streets are captured in eye-popping, hyper-realistic colors and compositions that pulse with energy, creating a distinctive and indelible celebration of family. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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