| Wind Watchers by Micha ArcherFramed as a year-long conversation between a group of children and the wind that accompanies them through the seasons, this picture book is equal parts poetic and playful, with lavishly dynamic collage art throughout. Try this next: creator Micha Archer's Caldecott Honor-winning Wonder Walkers. |
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| Faith Takes the Train by Kesi Augustine; illustrated by MokshiniOn the train ride home from Grandma's house, Faith is nibbling a sandwich when she sees her neighbor, Isaiah. Instead of his usual singing, Isaiah asks the train passengers for help, and Faith knows just what to do. Filled with sensory details and quiet empathy, this story will appeal to fans of Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street. |
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| Papilio by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou MusserIn this charming, fact-filled story, three creators take turns showing readers the stages of a black swallowtail's life, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Each stage has its own style, but sweetness, humor, and solid information persist throughout. "Move aside, Very Hungry Caterpillar," declares Kirkus Reviews. |
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| Echo by Adam RexJunior Junior's only friend is the echo across the valley, since it always restates his brilliant (and obviously correct) opinions. But then a new kid with her own opinions moves in, forcing Junior to confront an unthinkable notion: that friendship sometimes involves being wrong. Eye-catching colors add even more verve to the dimensional artwork in this humorous fable. |
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| Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob SheaKids who love watching silly situations escalate will relish this giggle-inducing tale of two turtles: the bearsuit-clad title character who asserts that he's a "for-real bear," and the self-proclaimed "for-real bear expert" who demands increasingly absurd demonstrations of "bear" behavior. |
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We Are the Scrappy Ones
by Rebekah Taussig
Children with disabilities celebrate all bodies and minds in this anthem of self-affirmation and belonging.
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April is Middle Eastern and Northern Africa/Southwest Asian and North African (MENA/SWANA) Heritage Month |
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Esma Farouk, Lost in the Souk
by Lisa Boersen
Esma is excited to visit the souk on a family trip to Morocco, but the huge market is an easy place to get lost! Can she find someone friendly to help? A vibrant picture book about a North African family's ordinary experiences in an extraordinary place.
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Mariam's Dream : The Story of Mariam Al-shaar and Her Food Truck of Hope
by Leila Boukarim
Once Mariam decides to start a food business in the refugee camp where she’s spent her whole life, she must see her dream through. She will need money. She will need the right papers. People will tell her it’s impossible. But with the women of the camp behind her, she is determined to make it happen. Discover the joys of cooking, the power of community, and the flavors of Palestine, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon in this poignant story.
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Umm Kulthum : the Star of the East
by Rhonda Roumani
Umm Kulthum was an iconic singer whose powerful voice captivated audiences for over five decades. Born to a poor village sheikh in Egypt, she defied social norms of her time, convincing her parents to send her to school to learn to read and recite the Qur'an. Disguised as a boy, she toured the countryside with her father, singing at religious events until her voice could no longer be hidden, earning her early fame. She collaborated with Egypt's top poets and musicians, mastering her craft.
You might also like: The One and Only Googoosh: Iran's Beloved Superstar by Azadeh Westergaard.
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Leena Mo, CEO
by Deena Shakir
Leena Mo, a young Iraqi American girl, dislikes shoveling snow and invents a snow-shoveling robot that becomes so popular she turns the idea into a booming business.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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