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| Nesting by Henry ColeWhat it’s about: a year in the life of two American robins as they build a nest, tend to their eggs, protect their new family from threats, and encourage their fledglings to fly.
Why kids might like it: Splashes of robin’s-egg blue add extra visual interest to the intriguing, finely cross-hatched artwork.
Further reading: Young birdwatchers in the making may also enjoy Rita Gray’s Have You Heard the Nesting Bird? and Jorey Hurley’s Nest. |
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Froggy builds a snowman
by Jonathan London
Froggy is excited to go to school the day of the winter carnival, when he plans to build a snowman, but the principal has many other seasonal activities planned
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My papa is a princess
by Doug Cenko
A young girl celebrates everything her father can be, from an art collector and a hairdresser to a firefighter and a race car driver
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| The Paper Kingdom by Helena Ku Rhee; illustrated by Pascal CampionWhat it’s about: Auntie Clara can’t babysit Daniel, and so the sleepy child accompanies his parents to their jobs as night janitors in an office building.
What happens: While they work, Daniel’s parents explain that they’re cleaning up after the untidy dragons who work in this Paper Kingdom, prompting Daniel to dream of the day that he can be king.
Try this next: Karen Hesse’s Night Job, another quietly inspiring picture book about a kid whose parents work the night shift. |
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| B is for Baby by Atinuke; illustrated by Angela BrooksbankB is for: Baby, with beads in her hair; the basket of bananas that Baby hides inside; brother, bopping to music on his headphones as he loads the basket on his bike; the baobab tree that Baby spots during the ride; and Baba, who finally discovers his stowaway granddaughter.
Why kids might like it: it’s a sweet, uncomplicated story with inviting illustrations of contemporary Africa.
Kids might also like: Baby Goes to Market, by the same author and illustrator. |
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| Old Dog Baby Baby by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Chris RaschkaWhat it’s about: You might expect skittishness when the old family dog meets the new baby, but not with this duo -- sprightly rhymes describe their shared wiggles, sniffs, and licks, culminating in a sleepy, slobbery nap.
Art alert: Generous lines and soft washes of color underscore the cozy atmosphere in this tale of interspecies friendship.
Try this next: For for less harmony and more humorous conflict, try Maureen Fergus' Buddy and Earl and the Great Big Baby. |
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Old MacDonald had a baby
by Emily Snape
New father Old MacDonald spends a day caring for his baby, with a little help from the farm animals
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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