Picture Books
July 2024
Recent Releases
Cesaria Feels the Beat
by Denise Rosario Adusei; illustrated by Priscila Soares

Cesaria is in her peacock costume, ready to perform with her dance team. But their director says she has to wear shoes -- a tough request for Cesaria, who's Deaf and feels the music through her bare feet. The bold colors of Carnival add drama to this vibrant, affirming story.
Even better than sprinkles : a story about best friends
by Linda Skeers

Celebrating the many sweet ways to care for your BFFs, this delightful book explores how to repair a broken friendship, a process that involves glitter, sprinkles and, most importantly, an apology. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
The green baby swing
by Thomas King

"A mother and son discover a cherished family item during an attic clean-up in this lovely story about grief and intergenerational love"
Little Shrew
by Akiko Miyakoshi

Meet anthropomorphic Little Shrew, a small creature with big dreams. Featuring sparse words and textured, detail-rich illustrations, this sweet slice of life is longer than a typical picture book and may appeal to beginning readers, as well as those who appreciate everyday beauty.
How to catch a fairy godmother
by Alice Walstead

In this laugh-out-loud story, a young, shy, but super resilient, fairy godmother creates magical mayhem on her very first assignment when she tries to help the“How to Catch” kids in any way she can! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Olympics and Olympians
Simone Biles
by Rebecca Sabelko

Simone Biles is an Olympic champion. She has won seven medals, including 4 gold medals. In this fast-paced title, reluctant readers will learn about Simone's storied career. Engaging text and vibrant photos show the hard work and dedication that brought Simone to the top. Special features highlight the timeline of Simone's career, some of her favorite things, her biggest accomplishments, and more!
She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game
by Chelsea Clinton; illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

Readers -- especially athletes -- will be inspired by these uplifting mini-profiles of 16 different American women who competed in the Olympics, often battling prejudice along the way. Children who enjoy this collection may want to check out the series, including She Persisted in Science and She Persisted Around the World.
I am a promise
by Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce

An inspiring picture book account celebrating the indomitable spirit of Jamaican six-time Olympic medal winner Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce traces her childhood in a disadvantaged inner-city community, her development as a young athlete and the events surrounding her first Olympic gold medal. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
She's Got This
by Laurie Hernandez; illustrated by Nina Mata

From her perspective as an Olympic gold medalist, gymnast Laurie Hernandez spins the story of Zoe, a spirited girl feeling discouraged after falling off a balance beam. Many kids will relate to Zoe's fears of trying again at a difficult task. Read-alike: Ambitious Girl by Meena Harris.
The kindest red : a story of hijab and friendship
by Ibtihaj Muhammad

On picture day, Faizah wears her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, then realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don't match like her classmates and their siblings do, until a random act of kindness fixes all that. Illustrations.
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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