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City Summer, Country Summer
by Kiese Laymon; illustrated by Alexis Franklin
Despite coming from different backgrounds, a powerful friendship springs up between three Black boys spending the summer with their neighboring grandmothers in Mississippi. Expressive digital paintings underscore lyrical writing in this debut picture book from award-winning author Kiese Laymon. Read-alike: All Because You Matter by Tami Charles.
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Hurricane
by Jason Chin
"The community of Hatteras Island, North Carolina prepares to weather a category three hurricane, aided by cutting-edge science"
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| The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard; illustrated by Dan SantatArnold can’t understand why his classmates bother reading books about anything besides the best topic: planes. Discovering that he can wish away all the other books, Arnold is delighted...until his beloved plane books disappear as well. Curiosity and empathy set things right in this “seamless mix of magic and relatable classroom drama” (Publishers Weekly). |
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| The Tunneler Tunnels in the Tunnel by Michael RexClad in a hard hat and wielding a shovel, the tunneler (a penguin) tunnels to each of his neighbors (also penguins) to deliver mysterious invitations. Cartoony illustrations of each penguin’s activities (gardening, dancing, banking, etc.) will help children decode the less-familiar vocabulary words in this amusing easy reader. |
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Let's Be Bees
by Shawn Harris
Sound effects rule in this rambunctious read-aloud. Beginning with the "BUZZ!" of bees, an adult and a child imagine themselves as animals, weather, and more, shouting out their chirps, rattles, and roars. With each transformation, sweeping, scribbly lines of artwork bring their playful visions to life.
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Mr. S
by Monica Arnaldo
Arriving for their first day of kindergarten with Mr. S, a group of students find themselves alone -- except for the sandwich on the teacher’s desk. Is this their new teacher? Playful classroom hijinks will provoke giggles, while eagle-eyed readers will enjoy watching the real Mr. S. battle mayhem outside the classroom window.
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Will the Pigeon graduate?
by Mo Willems
The Pigeon had better graduate, as he did the work, paid attention to the little details and overcame some big obstacles, or did he(?), in an uplifting, hilarious and inspirational graduation picture book. Illustrations.
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Outside Mom, inside Mom
by Jane Park
When a young Korean American boy goes to a new school, he catches himself acting differently, shy and uncomfortable, and notices his mom doing the same, as Outside Mom is quiet but Inside Mom is full of jokes. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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| Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry MoStarting school in suburban America after moving from Hong Kong is daunting and lonely for Jun. But the food in her lunch box provides some much-needed home comfort, and -- eventually -- a way to approach new friends. Read-alikes: Young Vo's Gibberish; Jenny Liao’s Everyone Loves Lunchtime But Zia. |
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| Bitsy Bat, School Star by Kaz WindnessInitially thrilled to start school, young bat Bitsy is dismayed by the bright lights, loud sounds, and classmates who don't understand her. Can some thoughtful support empower Bitsy to shine? Geared towards autistic kids and relatable for lots of readers, this endearing story is perfect for back-to-school season. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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