| All Because You Matter by Tami Charles; illustrated by Bryan CollierScenes from the life of one Black child, rendered in vibrant mixed media collage and paired with a moving, affirming poem that reminds Black kids of how much they matter.
Want a taste? “You were dreamed of, like a knapsack full of wishes carried on the backs of your ancestors as they created empires, pyramids, legacies.” |
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V is for Voting
by Kate Farrell
A timely picture book that acts as an introduction to civics for young readers. This powerful alphabet book educates children and adults alike on how to become engaged, informed citizens and presents the ideal of a democratic society.
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| Sun Flower Lion by Kevin HenkesWhile snoozing in the warmth of a flower-shaped sun, a little lion (whose mane resembles petals) dreams about a field of sun-drenched, scrumptious cookie-flowers. Repeated shapes, gentle whimsy, and easy-to-read sentences give this book an inviting, approachable tone.
Who it's for: Bridging the gap between preschoolers and kids who've just started to read, Sun Flower Lion can be shared aloud by an experienced reader or explored independently by a beginner. |
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| Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away by Meg Medina; illustrated by Sonia SánchezImaginative Daniela introduces readers to Evelyn, "my mejor amiga, my número uno best friend." Living in nearly identical apartments and playing together every day, Daniela and Evelyn are so close that they feel like twins. But all of that changes when a moving truck arrives to take Evelyn and her family away. A hopeful ending, a relatable friendship, and exaggerated, pattern-filled illustrations combine to give the book a warm, lived-in feel. |
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| Picture Book by Dog by Michael RelthNarrated by: Dog, an affable brown mutt who describes how he lived on the street and in a shelter before he was adopted by his best friend (a curly-haired girl) and her family. While Dog's initial plight will tug on their heartstrings, kids will smile at Dog's well-intentioned mishaps as he adjusts to life with his forever family. (Don't miss Dog's map of places NOT to poop or chew!) |
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Time for Bed's Story
by Monica Arnaldo
Bed knows you do not like bedtime. And Bed gets it. But look...YOU are not so great, either. Bed is fed up. For years, Bed has put up with the kicking at night, the jumping during the day, not to mention the storing of all manner of stinky items. But enough is enough. Now it's time to consider Bed's feelings. This playful book offers a lighthearted way to approach discussions on communication, perspective and empathy.
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The Runaway Belly Button
by John Flannery
A riotous, slightly icky cautionary tale about what happens when bellybuttons are left uncleaned follows the experiences of a little girl whose tendency to forget her bellybutton during her washing routine leads to an unexpected rebellion.
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No Fuzzball!
by Isabella Kung
A mischievous kitty whose antics have caused her to believe her name is “Nofuzzball” scales shelves, drags around human belongings and knocks over valuables before a weekend when the humans leave her behind, causing her to question her benevolence.
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Kitties on Dinosaurs
by Michael Slack
Resolving never to quit until they achieve an ultimate climbing dream of scaling the dinosaurs on nearby Dinosaur Island, three colorful, wide-eyed kitties try different approaches to fulfilling their dream without falling catastrophically on the wrong side of dinosaur teeth.
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Unicorns are the Worst
by Alex Willan
A celebration of the value of differences finds a practical, hard-working, decidedly grumpy goblin struggling to put his magic to good use in the face of frolicking, glitter-scattering, tea-partying unicorns who are anything but helpful.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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