LibraryAware Quarter 3 2025

When the sky glows
by Nell Cross Beckerman

"Bright illustrations and enlightening text reveal the science behind breathtaking events that make the sky glow, such as sunrises, lightning storms, rainbows, volcanoes, meteors and eclipses. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."

Mamas and babies
by Christie Matheson

"From polar bears to alligators to spiders to orangutans, this nonfiction picture book depicts the love and natural connection between 14 pairs of animal mothers and their babies, providing a snapshot of motherhood and childhood in nature. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."

Not a monster
by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez

"An axolotl egg hatches and matures in the Xochimilco canals in Mexico City, the only natural habitat of these unique salamanders that spend their lives in water."

I am every good thing
by Derrick Barnes

Proud of everything that makes him who he is, a young Black narrator celebrates the creativity, adventurous spirit, humor and loyalty that shape his undeterred spirit and confident goals, even when people who do not understand try to limit his potential. By the award-winning creators of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Sari-sari summers
by Lynnor Bontigao

Celebrating ingenuity and intergenerational relationships, this delightful picture book follows Nora as she helps her grandmother during a heat wave to come up with a refreshing way to bring people together??—??and to their sari-sari store. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Hair love
by Matthew A. Cherry

An ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters by the former NFL wide receiver depicts an exuberant little girl whose dad helps her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Illustrated by the award-wining artist of Little Leaders. Movie tie-in. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Ruby's reunion day dinner
by Angela Dalton

Inspired by the rich tradition of African American reunions, a multigenerational story follows the experiences of young Ruby, who helps loved ones prepare the foods they are bringing while trying to think of a signature dish of her own. 40,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

I'm hungry! = : Tengo hambre!
by Angela Dominguez

When a bluebird comes upon a dinosaur who's down in the dumps, he asks what's wrong. "ÆTengo hambre!" says the dinosaur. I'm hungry! Does the dinosaur want a banana? "ÅPlâatano? No." Fish? "ÅPescado? No, gracias." Nothing seems to do the trick! What doesdinosaur want to eat? This delightful bilingual picture book is about finding just the right food--and just the right friend

What my daddy loves
by Raissa Figueroa

Celebrating the warm love between Black fathers and their children, this joyful picture book shows the bond between daddies and their children as they explore, learn, dream and everything in between. Illustrations.

Churro stand
by Karina Nicole Gonzalez

On a hot summer's day, Lucía and her brother accompany their mother to sell delicious churros on the bustling streets of New York City, but when a thunderstorm rolls in and the customers are chased away, Lucía's mother must improvise with a little bit of magic and lots of amor. (Picture Book– Grades K to 2)

Amah faraway
by Margaret Chiu Greanias

Nervous about visiting her grandmother in Taipei, Taiwan, a young girl soon adjusts to her unfamiliar surroundings and enjoys the adventure

Big
by Vashti Harrison

This emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small follows a young child's journey to self-love, showing the power of words to both hurt and heal. 200,000 first printing. Illustrations.

Say hello!
by Rachel Isadora

The Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Ben's Trumpet presents the tale of a girl who walks with her little dog throughout their diverse neighborhood to greet multicultural neighbors in a variety of languages.

This is not my hat
by Jon Klassen

A follow-up to the award-winning I Want My Hat Back follows the antics of a tiny fish who wears a perfectly fitting round blue hat while trying to avoid an enormous sleeping fish.

After the snowfall
by Rich Lo

This is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces children to the wonder of nature in winter. Illustrations.

Night on the sand
by Monica Mayper

Celebrating the power of human connection, while encouraging empathy and acts of generosity, this story follows two refugee brothers as they journey to a sheltering beach where they are welcomed by fellow survivors. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Treasure
by Mireille Messier

"In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, a brother and sister explore their surroundings, looking for treasure."

The paper bag princess
by Robert N. Munsch

After her castle and clothes are destroyed by a dragon, Princess Elizabeth, dressed only in a paper bag, sets out to rescue her fiancâe, Prince Ronald, who was taken captive

Bee-bim bop!
by Linda Sue Park

In bouncy, rhyming text, a hungry Korean-American child tells about helping her mother make bee-bim bop--a traditional Korean dish of rice, meat, and vegetables--as they shop for the ingredients, prepare the meal, set the table, and finally sit down with the family to enjoy the child's favorite dish. Reprint.

You are a story
by Bob Raczka

"Highlighting all the nuance and potential of a growing person's identity, this empowering picture book reflects on what makes us special and connects us to others. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. "

How to count to one : (and don't even think about bigger numbers!)
by Caspar Salmon

In this interactive, laugh-out-loud story where readers must only ever count to one, children can find ways to outsmart the book... and count all the way up to 100!

Little Owl's love
by Divya Srinivasan

This loving ode to the natural world follows Little Owl as he glides along on a quiet night looking for things that make him happy, like shimmering stars, winking fireflies and, most of all, spending time with his good friends. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

One is a pinata : a book of numbers
by Roseanne Thong

A lively companion to Green Is a Chile Pepper reveals how a fiesta of numbers can be found in the everyday world, depicting Latino-inspired, universally appealing objects to count, from maracas and zapatas to yummy sonrisas and bolillos with hot chocolate.

Someone builds the dream
by Lisa Wheeler

A sumptuous tribute to the dedicated and talented people who construct our world combines spare rhymes with high-detail spreads depicting laborers who use their skills and hard work to build homes, farms, amusement parks and other structures. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Have you seen my invisible dinosaur?
by Helen Yoon

When her best friend, a rather large dinosaur, goes missing after a bath, a little girl tries everything, including snacks, to find him, in this whimsical picture book told through a child's eyes. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

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