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The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community
by Ibtihaj Muhammad and S.K. Ali; illustrated by Hatem Aly
Happy to be part of the community at her mosque and at her fencing lessons, Faizah, who freezes up when all eyes are on her, learns to be brave with the help of her Mama, just in time for the upcoming fencing tournament.
Want more from this author?: Check out The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red to follow Faizah and Asiya as they learn about family, friendship, and the power in embracing their faith and culture.
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All at Once Upon a Time
by Mara Rockliff; illustrated by Gladys Jose
This laugh-out-loud visual narrative takes readers into a fantastical fractured fairy tale world where all the stories are mixed up, as Little Red Riding Hood climbs a beanstalk and Rapunzel's nose grows longer every time she fibs.
Also available as: e-book on Hoopla
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In Praise of Mystery
by Ada Limón; illustrated by Peter Sís
While its roots are grounded in space exploration, the poem, which was engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft that launched to Jupiter and its moons in October 2024, celebrates humankind’s endless curiosity.
About the creators: Ada Limón was named the 24th US Poet Laureate in 2022, making her the first Latina to be given this honor. Peter Sís is a Caldecott Honoree.
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Snarky Sharky
by Bethan Clarke; illustrated by Nikolas Ilic
Snarky Sharky rules in an ocean filled with fish who are small fry, but his life in his underwater home is annoying him so he strikes out on his own, wondering if he will find something bigger and better.
Art alert: The bright colors and cartoonish illustrations add to the silly mood in this book.
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Turbo's Special Delivery
by Jean Reagan; illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena
Turbo the truck loves to drive fast, but has to learn to slow down for a very special delivery.
Reviewers say: "Readers will relate to cute Turbo, who’s an expressive, vulnerable stand-in for little ones who often find it hard to slow down." (Kirkus)
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Hush, Little Trucker
by Kim Norman; illustrated by Toshiki Nakamura
A new spin on the classic song "Hush, Little Baby," this truck-themed lullaby follows a mother and child as they discover different vehicles, from a bulldozer to a front-end loader.
Also available as: e-book on Hoopla
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All the Way to Havana
by Margarita Engle; illustrated by Mike Curato
A boy helps his father keep their very old car running as they make a trip to Havana for his newborn cousin's zero-year birthday.
Book buzz: The Association for Library Service to Children named this a Notable Children's Book for 2018.
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Choo-Choo School
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal; illustrated by Mike Yamada
Seven adorable train cars join a new lineup of students on the first day of Choo-Choo School, where they recite classroom rules about work, fairness and kindness before embarking on a pun-riddled day of learning how to stay on track.
Also available as: audiobook on Hoopla, read-along movie on Hoopla, and Wonderbook
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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