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The Great Dinosaur Sleepover
by Linda Bailey; illustrated by Joe Bluhm
Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants—a dinosaur-themed sleepover! But when the day of the party arrives, his friends all come down with the flu. Just when the party seems to be on the edge of extinction, a crew of real dinosaurs show up for what is sure to be the greatest sleepover of all time . . . only they're not sure if they ought to invite T-Rex. This fun tale expertly blends the fun of dinos and parties with a gentle message of inclusion.
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Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme
by Betsy Bird; illustrated by Andrea Tsurumi
A sensible Secretary Bird wants nothing more than to get on with their job of properly narrating a classic nursery rhyme book. But something is afoot in the land of nursery rhymes . . . a zippy little Weasel has entered the scene! Each time the Secretary Bird tries to get through a rhyme—from Little Miss Muffet to Jack and Jill—POP! goes the Weasel, throwing everything into a comical tailspin.
"An intensely funny read-aloud." —Kirkus Reviews
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Maybe Just Ask Me!
by Katie Mazeika
Mazie wears an eyepatch and a head scarf, and on her first day at a new school she's prepared for her classmates to wonder why. And they do, but no one talks to her about it. Instead, wild rumors fly around the classroom that she's a pirate or a dragon burned off her hair! Mazie doesn't mind explaining her disability, but can she find the courage to tell the other kids to just ask her?
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| Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson; illustrated by Dan SantatWhile it might begin with innocuous animal introductions, this picture book soon reveals its bias, declaring that all fish are sneaky, rebellious outlaws who absolutely CAN’T be trusted. Kids and adults alike will appreciate the clever visual humor in this uproarious read-aloud, laughing all the way to the end (where the unreliable narrator is revealed). |
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Natterjack Toad Makes a Mighty Crunch
by Sean Taylor; illustrated by Kathryn Durst
It's a perfect day. The sky is blue, the water is sparkling, and Natterjack Toad has a packet of his most-favorite snack: delicious chocolate-chunk crunchy-munch cookies. He can't wait to dig in. But every time he tries to eat his cookies, there's someone in the way—someone on the lookout for a (toady) snack themselves—and Natterjack Toad is off, quickety-whip. And while the cookies are delightful, it's the quirky rhymes, playful phrases, and alliterations galore that make this tale a real treat.
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| Oh, Olive! by Lian ChoAlthough her parents are serious painters devoted to minimalist precision, rambunctious and ultra-confident young Olive expresses herself through bold splashes of color. Can this family of artists learn to understand each other? Try Blurp’s Book of Manners by Cindy Derby for another funny, color-drenched tale of challenging the status quo. |
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| The Concrete Garden by Bob GrahamVisuals are paramount in this hopeful, colorfully illustrated post-lockdown tale. After a long and lonely pandemic winter, all the children in an apartment building spill outside to adorn the courtyard with chalk art, bringing joy to the whole neighborhood. |
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| Nola's Scribbles Save the Day by Cristina LalliWhile trying to force her free-form sketches into a more traditional style, Nola creates a “big, boring blank”—and suddenly finds herself inside it! Young makers who may have felt stifled by expectations will enjoy this imaginative take on escaping from creative block. |
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| Time to Make Art by Jeff MackIn this playfully philosophical picture book, a child wonders: How long does art take? Can it have mistakes? How should it feel? These questions (and more) are addressed by an inclusive array of real-life artists, showcasing styles from across the ages and the globe. |
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| The Artist by Ed VereA rainbow-colored creature revels in making art. Her murals—illustrated with the verve of a real child's drawings—delight her neighbors. But is the thrill of creation worth the inevitable setbacks? This tale of learning through mistakes will speak to artists of all ages. Read-alikes: Danielle Davis and Mags DeRoma's To Make or Peter H. Reynolds' The Dot. |
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