| Serafina Makes Waves by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Robin RosenthalMeet Serafina, a little cat with a gigantic loathing for water. When her parents insist on swim lessons, Serafina's attempts to avoid the pool are hilariously histrionic -- until her beloved stuffed bunny, Noodles, requires an aquatic rescue. Prepare for repeat read-alouds of this buoyant tale.
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| Emeka, Eat Egusi! by Candice Iloh; illustrated by Bea JacksonNigerian American Emeka loves routine, including eating jollof rice for dinner every night. No other food will do! But then Mama invites Emeka to help her make egusi, and he becomes more curious with each ingredient added to the soup pot. |
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| Hazel's Best Day: A Story of Community, Accessibility, and Pride in Being Yourself by Adiba Nelson; illustrated by DeAnn WileyCheerful, energetic cut-paper illustrations and one child's excitement will draw young readers into this upbeat story. Decked out in zebra socks, leg braces, and a bedazzled wheelchair, Hazel joins a diverse group of disabled friends and neighbors as they use their city's accessibility features on their journey to an exuberant destination: a Disability Pride parade! |
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| Shrinking Violet by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by LeUyen PhamViolet lives in a seaside castle with her companion, Bird. Bird loves exploring, but Violet is cautious, since feelings of fear or anger cause her to physically shrink or grow. Can she ever figure out how to stay grounded enough to expand her horizons? Swirling colors and inventive perspectives will help kids understand Violet's changing emotions in this sensitive fantasy. |
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| While We're Here by Anne Wynter; illustrated by Micha ArcherAfter rushing to arrive on time, a mother and child discover that the party in the park was actually yesterday. They're disappointed -- until they realize they've now got free time for rolling down hills, watching ducklings, and exploring trails. Read-alike: Oge Mora's Saturday, another mother-daughter story featuring textured, multilayered collage art. |
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April is Middle Eastern and Northern Africa/Southwest Asian and North African Heritage Month (MENA/SWANA) |
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Home Away from Home
by Nazneen Akbari
Nuha is already worried about spending the summer in Oman. When she leaves behind her dearest doll, how will she possibly feel at home now? Her Jadda brings her through the souk (market) to find a new treasure, and Nuha slowly finds that Oman is special in its own way. It may even start to feel a bit like home.
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My Language Is a Garden
by E. G. Alaraj
In this picture book, with a story told in rhyming verse, a parent tells their child about their heritage language and all that it represents, from ancient knowledge and medicines to exploration of the cosmos, and how by sharing this language, their hearts will be connected always.
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Everything Grows in Jiddo's Garden
by Jenan Matari
Jiddo's garden is a wonder. In it grows so many amazing things. But helping him to tend the garden teaches this young girl about even more than fig trees. It gives her a chance to discover just who she is. Many years ago, like so many Palestinians, her family was forced to leave their homeland. But Jiddo shows her how, until they can return, tending a garden can connect them to home--and to each other.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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