| Pig Town Party by Lian Cho A mysterious invitation leads a curious, overconfident child to an extravagant masquerade party in Pig Town, where all the inhabitants are anthropomorphic pigs. Deliciously absurd farce ensues, illustrated in exaggerated mixed-media art that’s sure to elicit giggles. |
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| Beanie the Bansheenie by Eoin Colfer; illustrated by Steve McCarthy According to Irish legend, banshees are supposed to be howling harbingers of death. But young Beanie’s screech is beautiful instead of blood-curdling, and she wants to prevent human Rose’s death, not predict it. Atmospheric illustrations in shades of Celtic green enliven this buoyant twist on folklore. |
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| This Is My Brain! A Book on Neurodiversity by Elise Gravel Who better to describe neurodiversity than an adorable anthropomorphic brain? Supported by cartoony art and speech-bubble text, the narrator explains basic brain functions and how "every brain works DIFFERENTLY." With a tone that's cheerful instead of clinical, this book is an "approachable, upbeat introduction" (Booklist) for young readers. |
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| Wake Up, Moon! by Lita Judge With vividly detailed art in a moonlight-blue palette, this charming read celebrates nature and the friendship between Squirrel and his animal friends as they frolic through a snowy wonderland under the stars. For fans of: Karma Wilson's Bear Snores On. |
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| Tumblebaby by Adam Rex; illustrated by Audrey Helen Weber Tumblebaby is on the move! Surrealist art blends with jaunty, rhythmic text in this offbeat tall tale about a sleeping infant who rolls through adventures from becoming Captain of the Coyotes to winning Olympic gold. Share this one with children who relish a departure from the everyday. |
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| Monster Og: Og Meets Mog! by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by ElioKindhearted blue monster Og is determined to free the mysterious creature he finds frozen in a block of ice, even if it takes some thoughtful problem-solving. Short words printed in giant type make this goofy series opener perfect for brand new readers. Next up in the Monster Og series: Og Finds the Cog. |
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| Ty's Travels: Showtime! by Kelly Starling Lyons; illustrated by Niña MataIn this installment of the award-winning Ty's Travels series, Ty uses his imagination to turn classroom playtime with a drum set into an epic onstage band performance with his friends. Full of feel-good vibes, Showtime! is suitable for independent or shared reading. Read-alikes: Adria F. Klein's Life of Max series and Fran Manushkin's Pedro books. |
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| Reina Ramos: Tour Guide by Emma Otheguy; illustrated by Andrés LandazábalWhen cousin Andrés from "the island" visits Reina's city, both feel alienated by the other. Luckily, a good talk helps them understand all the things they share. Boasting vocabulary in English and Spanish, this winsome series book will appeal to a variety of beginning readers. Read-alike: e. E. Charlton-Trujillo's Lupe Lopez series. |
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| Fox Versus Fox by Corey R. TaborFan favorite Fox is back, this time challenging an arctic fox to demonstrate their foxy skills such as cool tricks, sneaking, high-jumping, and (accidentally) swimming. Kids who are at the "shared reading" stage of learning will appreciate the repetition and sight words in this funny, playful tale. |
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| Go! Go! Dino! by Kaz WindnessWearing their finest sports gear and rolling up on a skateboard, a tricycle, a unicycle, and roller skates, four dinosaurs begin a friendly race that leads to a silly slapstick finish. Beginning readers looking for more dino mayhem may enjoy Jonathan Fenske's Nothing Fits a Dinosaur or Jill Esbaum's Thunder and Cluck series. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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