| George & Lenny Are Always Together by Jon AgeeAnxious brown bear George and curious gray rabbit Lenny are BFFs who do everything together. So what will happen when Lenny wants to try a bit of solitude? This sweet and simple story offers expressive art to explore a timeless question about friendship. Read-alikes: I Am Going! by Mo Willems; Days with Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel. |
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Willow and the wildflowers
by Matthew Schufman
A timid bear named Willow chases after her dreams and discovers that being brave can lead to wonderful surprises.
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| Where the Deer Slip Through by Katey Howes; illustrated by Beth KrommesFrom sunrise to nightfall, various wild animals visit a woodland farmyard. Each creature is portrayed distinctly in rhyming words packed with alliteration and onomatopoeia, and kids can follow each delicious detail in the delicate, meticulous scratchboard-and-watercolor art by Caldecott Medalist Beth Krommes. |
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| Pickle on Wheels by Sylvie KantorovitzPractice makes progress -- eventually -- for Pickle, a pup who's frustrated that he can't immediately roller-skate like his hero, SuperDog. Good thing new friend Coco is on hand to help! Soothing art and large, easy-to-read panels make this graphic novel ideal for beginning readers who are building their confidence, just like Pickle. |
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Rabbit's feat
by Barney Saltzberg
In a vast, open desert, Boulder is convinced that today is the day he'll see his shy friend Cactus's flowers bloom. "I've dreamt of seeing them up close," he tells her. But Boulder is too far away, and he can't move anyway! Nonetheless, Boulder is certain today will be different. Cactus isn't so sure, but Boulder believes. Unbeknownst to the two friends, enterprising Rabbit observes their plight and decides to help out. As Boulder and Cactus talk more about their dreams, Rabbit works harder and harder to make their wish a reality. The task is sisyphean, but with courage, determination, and a little bit of kismet, Rabbit might just move mountains"
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You're So Amazing!
by James and Lucy Catchpole; illustrated by Karen George
Playing in the park with friends becomes frustrating for Joe when onlookers keep calling him "amazing" just for playing with one leg. Can't he just have fun without it becoming "The Joe Show?" This slice-of-life story offers expressive artwork and a matter-of-fact tone.
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| Do You Even Know Me? by Reem Faruqi; illustrated by Ani BushryAdorable cartoon illustrations underscore the kid appeal of this story about Salma, a kindhearted Muslim American girl, and Luke, a bullying classmate who's heard misinformation on TV. Sensitively told, Do You Even Know Me? offers a message of peace, empathy, and living into your beliefs. Read-alike: The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad. |
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The crayon stub
by Marcus Cutler
Big Cat sets out to draw something spectacular, but with only a red stub of a crayon and a younger sibling who keeps getting in the way, Big Cat struggles to find inspiration.
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I need pants!
by Susan D. Sweet
A determined, fashion-forward fish sets an example in staying true to your wildest wishes.
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We leap together
by Christopher Silas Neal
An awe-inspiring nonfiction picture book, perfect for animal lovers, that reveals how a mama whale and a mama person care for their young in remarkably similar ways, from the illustrator of Over and Under the Snow. A little boy and his mother set off on a day trip, meanwhile, a mama whale and her calf swim towards the bay. On the way, both sing, blow bubbles, get lost--and found! Through it all, mama always stays close. The human pair board a sightseeing boat, and as the whales reach the harbor, they all converge in one spectacular scene! With lyrical text and absolutely magnificent art, here's a book that celebrates our connection to animals, and to each other.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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