| Farm Shark by Bill Canterbury; illustrated by Maddie FrostThe animal denizens of Farmer Jolene's barnyard have only just exclaimed at how friendly the new "farm shark" appears when they are eaten by their fishy new neighbor. Luckily, their sojourn in the shark's stomach is brief in this gleefully absurd and cartoony adventure. For fans of: We Don't Eat Our Classmates! by Ryan T. Higgins. |
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Capy Capy Capybara
by Charise Mericle Harper
Little beauty, such a cutie Yay for Capybara Capybara has a big day ahead. There's lunch to crunch and munch, friends to meet and greet, water to splash, and races to dash Follow along on Capybara's fun-filled adventure Set along a lush river--home to capybaras, jacanas, and caiman--Harper's joyful graphic art and simple lyrical prose celebrate unlikely friendships and the heroic lengths we go to keep them safe.
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| A Room with a View by Joanna Ho; illustrated by Thaís MesquitaIndoorsy kid Oliver hates everything about camping, from the boring drives to the exhausting hikes to the scary darkness. But his Mama is so enthusiastic that it might just be catching -- especially if marshmallow roasting is involved. Expressive artwork highlights the affection in this family story. |
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I Am Bat by Morag HoodBat's cherries keep disappearing. One by one, the precious red fruit are whisked away by mischievous animal tricksters behind Bat's back. Bat fruitlessly tries to catch the culprit and rescue his poor cherries, but to no avail. Will the cherries ever be restored to their rightful owner? In I Am Bat, super-talent Morag Hood cleverly draws the reader into the story as Bat attempts to track down the guilty cherry thief. Everyone's a suspect - including YOU!
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| Dad by Christian RobinsonThrough spare text and an inclusive lineup of animals and humans, this picture book highlights the many facets of fatherhood: present and absent, strong and vulnerable, caring and fallible. Creator Christian Robinson's signature collage art is bold and highly expressive, inviting readers of all ages into the sweetness and complexity of parent-child bonds. |
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| Bear for a Day by Corey R. TaborInstead of boring facts, young Corey's class presentation about bears offers a bear's-eye view of imagined ursine activities: riding a motorcycle, lunching at the mall, and rescuing a mouse from a hot air balloon. Just like the audience in this whimsical tale, kids will delight in providing their own suggestions for what might happen next. |
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| Every Monday Mabel by Jashar AwanThe suspense builds gently in this story as readers watch young Mabel go through her Monday-morning rituals, preparing for "best thing in the world:" the arrival of the garbage truck! Soft textures and crisp edges make the illustrations pop in this sweetly affirming read for vehicle fans. |
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| Shark Girl by Kate BeatonNo cute little mermaids here! Meet Shark Girl: a toothy, blue-skinned protector of the seas who takes human form to wreak vengeance on an over-fishing captain. Dry wit blends with dramatic, comics-style artwork in this playful yet issue-oriented yarn. |
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| Everybelly by Thao LamSome people may be self-conscious of their bellies at the pool, but little Maddie, who's eye-level with everyone's midsections, happily identifies her neighbors by their diverse variety of bellies, offering friendly anecdotes about each person. Read-alikes: Our Pool by Lucy Ruth Cummins; Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder.
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| It's Powwow Time! by Martha Troian; illustrated by Hawlii PichetteThrough rhythmic words and rich onomatopoeia, readers can follow along with Bineshii as he absorbs the sensory experiences of his first powwow and finds the confidence to join the dancers. Try this next: Pasha Westbrook's Braided Roots, another lyrical story about a child's connection to their Indigenous heritage.
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| Meet the Mini-Mammals: A Night at the Natural History Museum by Melissa Stewart; illustrated by Brian LiesGuided by a bowtie-wearing ferret docent, this charming nonfiction book takes you on a museum tour of the 10 smallest mammals, from the Japanese dwarf flying squirrel to the Etruscan pygmy shrew to the Kitti's hog-nosed bat (tiniest of them all). Each fact-filled animal profile is sumptuously illustrated with true-to-life details -- in actual size, of course. |
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