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New picture books for ages 3-7!

A Toni Morrison Treasury: The Big Box; The Ant or the Grasshopper?; The Lion or the Mouse?; Poppy or the Snake?; Peeny Butter Fudge; The Tortoise or the Hare; Little Cloud and Lady Wind; Please, Louise By Toni Morrison, Slade Morrison, Joe Cepeda (Illustrator), Pascal Lemaitre (Illustrator), Giselle Potter (Illustrator), Sean Qualls (Illustrator), Shadra Strickland (Illustrator), Oprah Winfrey (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Toni Morrison, Slade Morrison, Joe Cepeda (Illustrator), Pascal Lemaitre (Illustrator), Giselle Potter (Illustrator), Sean Qualls (Illustrator), Shadra Strickland (Illustrator), Oprah Winfrey (Foreword by)
$29.99
ISBN: 9781665915540
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - August 29th, 2023

Presidential Medal of Freedom, Nobel Prize, and Pulitzer Prize recipient Toni Morrison’s eight children’s books, cowritten with her son, are collected in one hardcover volume for the first time in this beautiful keepsake treasury with a foreword by Oprah Winfrey!

The three Who’s Got Game books slyly and exuberantly retell some of Aesop’s fables.


CROWNED: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora By Kahran Bethencourt, Regis Bethencourt, Salamishah Tillet (Foreword by) Cover Image
$35.00
ISBN: 9781250281388
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Published: St. Martin's Press - May 23rd, 2023

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER


Abolition is Love By Ware Syrus Marcus, Alannah Fricker (Illustrator) Cover Image
$16.95
ISBN: 9781644212554
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Published: Triangle Square - September 26th, 2023

What can abolition mean for a child? How can it help them dream a different future for their community?


Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers? By Junauda Petrus, Kristen Uroda (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Junauda Petrus, Kristen Uroda (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593462331
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Published: Dutton Books for Young Readers - April 4th, 2023

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023

Based on the viral poem by Coretta Scott King honoree Junauda Petrus, this picture book debut imagines a radically positive future where police aren’t in charge of public safety and community well-being.


Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine By Hannah Moushabeck, Reem Madooh (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Hannah Moushabeck, Reem Madooh (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781797202051
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Published: Chronicle Books - March 28th, 2023

A father and his daughters may not be able to return home . . .


Eleven Words for Love: A Journey Through Arabic Expressions of Love By Randa Abdel-fattah, Maxine Beneba Clarke (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536230215
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Published: Candlewick - November 7th, 2023

A lyrical narrative of a Palestinian family in exile explores universal bonds of family, loyalty, and friendship through the lens of eleven Arabic expressions for love.


Winter's Gifts (An Indigenous Celebration of Nature) By Kaitlin B. Curtice, Gloria Félix (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kaitlin B. Curtice, Gloria Félix (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780593577813
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Published: Convergent Books - October 31st, 2023

A vibrantly illustrated children’s book about an Indigenous girl who finds awe in the resting and waiting that winter teaches us and shares with her friends how Creator’s gift of gratitude can transform the way we see the world.

Your thankfulness is your gift to Earth.


Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse! By George Mendoza, Doris Susan Smith (Illustrator) Cover Image
By George Mendoza, Doris Susan Smith (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781681377360
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Published: NYR Children's Collection - June 13th, 2023

Every animal in the forest can have a home they love with the help of Ms. Mouse in this whimsical and educational book about design and architecture.


I Am Stuck By Julia Mills, Julia Mills (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julia Mills, Julia Mills (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780358695332
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Published: Clarion Books - September 26th, 2023

A tender (and humorous!) look at the way tough emotions can make us feel stuck and how the presence of a good friend and a deep belly laugh can make it easier to get through stormy feelings.


The Only Way to Make Bread By Cristina Quintero, Sarah Gonzales (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cristina Quintero, Sarah Gonzales (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780735271760
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Published: Tundra Books - October 3rd, 2023

A delicious exploration of all kinds of breads, from sourdough to bannock to bao, that will tickle your taste buds and warm your heart.

What's the only way to make bread?
 
You might use white flour in your bread, or whole wheat flour or corn flour.
 
You might use water or milk, maybe an egg or two.
 


Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging By Eric Adjepong, Lala Watkins (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Eric Adjepong, Lala Watkins (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593385944
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Published: Penguin Workshop - October 3rd, 2023

"Based on his own experiences as a first-generation Ghanaian American growing up in New York City, chef and author Adjepong’s debut picture book beautifully captures Kofi’s complicated feelings of in-betweenness, seeing himself as not quite American enough and not quite Ghanaian enough, even as he tries to connect to his family’s history.


Thank a Farmer By Maria Gianferrari, Monica Mikai (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maria Gianferrari, Monica Mikai (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781324015796
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Published: Norton Young Readers - September 5th, 2023

Infused with jubilance and warmth, this luminous, lyrical picture book celebrates the people and the work that put food on our tables.


Next Door By Deborah Kerbel, Isaac Liang (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Deborah Kerbel, Isaac Liang (Illustrator)
$21.99
ISBN: 9781525306587
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Published: Kids Can Press - October 3rd, 2023

A boy has some unexpected encounters in his neighborhood in this wordless book about celebrating differences and building bridges.

In this wordless picture book, a Deaf boy and his mother enjoy a walk through their community. Together, they greet their neighbors, stop by the playground, spy a bird’s nest in a tree and buy cookies at the grocery store.


Everybody Has a Body By Molli Jackson Ehlert, Lorian Tu (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Molli Jackson Ehlert, Lorian Tu (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250854445
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - August 15th, 2023

In this body neutral picture book, debut author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Lorian Tu show us all of the different ways bodies can look and all of the things they can do - now with three starred reviews!


The Artivist By Nikkolas Smith Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593619650
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Published: Kokila - September 5th, 2023

An inspiring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives.

"They say I'm an artist. They say I'm an activist."


Who Am I? By Julie Buchholtz, Aliya Ghare (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julie Buchholtz, Aliya Ghare (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534111813
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Published: Sleeping Bear Press - July 15th, 2023

"Who am I?" a young girl asks her mom as she snuggles close. "You are the fire that burns and the eagle that soars. You are the oak tree and the wild rose," says momma. Written from an Indigenous perspective, Who Am I?


Dancing the Tinikling By Bobbie Peyton, Diobelle Cerna (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Bobbie Peyton, Diobelle Cerna (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534111967
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Published: Sleeping Bear Press - August 15th, 2023

"Jojo, come dance " Lola calls, inviting him to leap between the clapping and slapping bamboo poles and dance the tinikling with her. Whirling, twirling, and singing in Tagalog, Jojo tries but trips.


La Mariachi By Isabel Estrada, Addy Rivera Sonda (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Isabel Estrada, Addy Rivera Sonda (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534111912
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Published: Sleeping Bear Press - July 15th, 2023

Tuchi longs to join in and play with the school's mariachi band, but it's the 1970s and in her community, mariachi is only for the boys. Still she hopes--and wishes on Seńora Luna. When Tuchi stumbles across her nana's guitarr n, Nana teaches her to play in secret. The music rumbles inside Tuchi like desert thunder. Will Tuchi be ready for the big audition?


Happy with My Nappy By Gina Jarrell, Lhaiza Morena (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gina Jarrell, Lhaiza Morena (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534111929
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Published: Sleeping Bear Press - April 15th, 2023

Everyone's hair is different and good, and one girl shares all the things that delight her about her nappy curls. It stretches It's springy It twirls and loops and hoops But that's nothing compared to all the amazing things she can do with it to express her every mood and style. It is truly unique. Just like her Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories collection.


A-Train Allen By Lesley Younge, Lonnie Ollivierre (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lesley Younge, Lonnie Ollivierre (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534111837
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Published: Sleeping Bear Press - March 15th, 2023

Everyone in the neighborhood knows Allen is the fastest kid around. As soon as school lets out, he's racing through the park, past the library, and down the sidewalks. They call him A-Train because he's practically faster than the subway. ZOOM But where is Allen off to every afternoon? "Got somewhere to be Got somewhere to be " he calls.


River of Mariposas By Mirelle Ortega Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419760617
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - August 1st, 2023

From Mirelle Ortega, the author-illustrator of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land comes River of Mariposas, a vibrant, colorful picture book story of imagination and the determination of a child to bring back the butterflies—even if she has to make them herself.

Can you imagine a time when the land and the sky belonged to the mariposas? I can . .


I’m From By Gary R. Gray Jr, Oge Mora (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gary R. Gray Jr, Oge Mora (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063089969
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Published: Balzer + Bray - September 19th, 2023

A poetic, heartwarming ode to the small, defining moments of a boy’s life, by a brilliant new debut and a Caldecott Honoree. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street. 

Early morning wakeups and homemade pancakes, 

Raucous bus rides and schoolyard games, 

Family games and bedtime rituals… 


How to Write a Poem By Kwame Alexander, Melissa Sweet (Illustrator), Deanna Nikaido Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063060906
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Published: Quill Tree Books - April 4th, 2023

In this evocative and playful companion to their New York Times bestselling picture book How to Read a Book, Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander teams up with poet Deanna Nikaido and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet to celebrate the magic of discovering your very own poetry in the world around you.

Begin

with a question


How to Speak in Spanglish By Mónica Mancillas, Olivia de Castro (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593521809
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Published: Penguin Workshop - August 22nd, 2023

In this charming and delightful picture book, Sami shares the joys of Spanglish with his skeptical abuela and diverse community.


Big By Vashti Harrison Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780316353229
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - May 2nd, 2023

New York Times bestseller!


A Bed of Stars By Jessica Love, Jessica Love (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jessica Love, Jessica Love (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536212396
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Published: Candlewick - April 4th, 2023

A tender new story from the award-winning creator of Julián Is a Mermaid celebrates first-time camping, father-child bonding, and feeling at one with the universe.

“We’re going camping, you and me.”
“Where?” I ask.
“The desert,” says Dad . . . “To shake hands with the universe.”


Just Like Grandma By Kim Rogers, Julie Flett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kim Rogers, Julie Flett (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063049246
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Published: Heartdrum - January 24th, 2023

In this lyrical picture book by Kim Rogers (Wichita), with illustrations by Boston Globe-Horn Book Honoree Julie Flett (Cree-Métis), Becca watches her grandma create, play, and dance—and she knows that she wants to be just like Grandma.


A Family Prayer By Shay Youngblood, Kristina Swarner (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shay Youngblood, Kristina Swarner (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593234693
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Published: Convergent Books - May 9th, 2023

A Family Prayer is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that celebrates all the family—biological and chosen alike—who keep us safe and teach us to dream


You So Black By Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D., London Ladd (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665900348
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Published: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f - January 10th, 2023

Based on Theresa Wilson’s (a.k.a. Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D.’s) beautiful, viral spoken word poem of the same name, You So Black is a picture book celebration of the richness, the nuance, and the joy of Blackness.

Black is everywhere, and in everything, and in everyone—in the night sky and the fertile soil below.


The Kindest Red: A Story of Hijab and Friendship (The Proudest Blue #2) By Ibtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali, Hatem Aly (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ibtihaj Muhammad, S. K. Ali, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780759555709
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - January 10th, 2023

The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

It’s picture day and Faizah can’t wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister.


Very Good Hats By Emma Straub, Blanca Gómez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emma Straub, Blanca Gómez (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593529430
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - January 10th, 2023

The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, author of This Time Tomorrow, this is a joyous, inventive, adorably illustrated read-aloud that will inspire kids to see ordinary objects in a whole new way.


The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name By Sandhya Parappukkaran, Michelle Pereira (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781419761584
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Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - January 10th, 2023

Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name Is a Song, author Sandhya Parappukkaranand illustrator Michelle Pereira’spicture book The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Nameencourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness.
 
When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new sch


Love Without Bounds: An Intersectionallies Book about Families By Chelsea Johnson, Latoya Council, Carolyn Choi Cover Image
$19.95
ISBN: 9781948340519
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Published: Dottir Press - January 24th, 2023

This follow-up to the critically acclaimed IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All honors the diversity of family life and what family can mean based on our intersecting identities and experiences.


There's Always Room for One More By Robyn McGrath, Ishaa Lobo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Robyn McGrath, Ishaa Lobo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665925372
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - August 29th, 2023

A girl struggles to say goodbye to the family table until she discovers that a new, bigger table means more room for creating memories and welcoming loved ones in this heartwarming picture book perfect for fans of All Are Welcome, The Bench, and A Grand Day.

Clare loves her family’s table—it’s the perfect size for homework help and pancake break


I Want to Be Spaghetti! By Kiera Wright-Ruiz, Claudia Lam (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz, Claudia Lam (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593529874
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Published: Kokila - July 11th, 2023

A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.


The Runaway Dosa By Suma Subramaniam, Parvati Pillai (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Suma Subramaniam, Parvati Pillai (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781499813975
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Published: little bee books - September 5th, 2023

"The more you eat, the more you crave! You can't catch me, no matter how brave!"

With the help of some magical, mythological Indian creatures, chase the Runaway Dosa before it gets away!

"Inspired by 'The Gingerbread Man' and the popular Tamil rhyme 'Dosai! Amma, Dosai,' the story is a whimsical magical trip.


The Truth About Dragons By Julie Leung, Hanna Cha (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julie Leung, Hanna Cha (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250820587
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - August 15th, 2023

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist.

Lean in close,
my darling bao bei,
and I will whisper
a most precious secret
about a powerful magic
that lives inside you.


Empanadas for Everyone By Jackie Azúa Kramer, Lenny Wen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jackie Azúa Kramer, Lenny Wen (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665914581
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - August 1st, 2023

In the vein of Thank You, Omu! and Bilal Cooks Daal comes a lyrical and nourishing tale about the importance of food to a community—and value of community to the experience of cooking—as told through the eyes of a young girl helping her tía.

Every Saturday, Carina visits Tía Mimi in her barrio, which is always humming with life.


Molly's Tuxedo By Vicki Johnson, Gillian Reid (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Vicki Johnson, Gillian Reid (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781499813142
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Published: little bee books - June 27th, 2023

Molly wants to look her best for picture day at her school, and what looks better than a tux?

Molly's school picture day is coming up, and she wants to have a perfect portrait taken to hang on their wall. Her mom has picked out a nice dress for her, but Molly knows from experience that dresses are trouble.


All of Me Is Nature: Exploring My Five Senses Outside By Ashley Renee Jefferson, Kristiana Vellucci (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9798986704920
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Published: Little Feminist Press - April 11th, 2023

There is no better way to learn about our five senses than stepping outside Follow kids of all colors, genders, and ability levels, as they explore nature with their fingers, toes, noses, ears, and taste buds. Written as a sweet poem that will become an anthem for all nature explorations, these beautiful full-color photographs show how we can sense and experience nature everywhere.


Little Faces Big Feelings: What Emotions Look Like By Amy Morrison Cover Image
$15.99
ISBN: 9798986704913
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Published: Little Feminist Press - March 21st, 2023

Learn about the emotions behind the faces of over 90 different children, then use the included mirror to practice understanding your own feelings See why kids are happy, sad, mad/frustrated, surprised, scared, brave, bored, silly, and/or tired with beautiful photographs showing every bit of context (like welcoming a new sibling, falling off a bike, or getting ready to sleep).


Plátanos Go with Everything/Los plátanos van con todo: Bilingual English-Spanish By Lissette Norman, Sara Palacios (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lissette Norman, Sara Palacios (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780063247789
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Published: HarperCollins - January 31st, 2023

With the English and Spanish text side by side on the page, this bilingual edition of the vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the versatility of plátanos is ideal for bilingual readers as well as Spanish speakers learning English and vice versa.


All the Beating Hearts By Julie Fogliano, Cátia Chien (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julie Fogliano, Cátia Chien (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823452163
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Published: Neal Porter Books - January 31st, 2023

A tender and compassionate exploration of the shared experiences that bring us all together, be they sweet, painful, or both.


Once Upon a Book By Grace Lin, Kate Messner Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316541077
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - February 7th, 2023

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern folktale about the joy of reading.

Once upon a time, there was a girl. She went to a place alive with colors, where even the morning dew was warm. 

Alice loves to imagine herself in the magical pages of her favorite book.


A Crown for Corina By Laekan Zea Kemp, Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Laekan Zea Kemp, Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780759556843
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - February 7th, 2023

A charming story about a girl who learns a beloved family tradition and the symbolism behind the Mexican flower crown, from two Pura Belpré award-winning creators.

Today is Corina’s birthday, and she’s excited to wear the biggest crown with the most beautiful flowers picked from her abuela’s garden.

Each flower tells a special story


No One Owns the Colors By Gianna Davy, Brenda Rodriguez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gianna Davy, Brenda Rodriguez (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781951412968
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Published: The Collective Book Studio - February 7th, 2023

For every young artist scolded for using the “wrong” color crayon, every boy teased for wearing a pastel shirt, every girl denied blue shoes, here’s the perfect response: All colors are for everyone.


Folktales for a Better World: Stories of Peace and Kindness By Elizabeth Laird, Mehrdokht Amini (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Elizabeth Laird, Mehrdokht Amini (Illustrator)
$19.95
ISBN: 9781623717971
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Published: Crocodile Books - February 14th, 2023

Seven stories celebrating peace, kindness, and forgiveness from seven countries that have all suffered from wars and conflicts in recent times told by an award-winning author.

Will two clans in Ethiopia make peace by throwing their most precious possessions in the river? Can a poor Palestinian shepherd show a rich sultan the value of true kindness?


Gato Guapo By Anika Aldamuy Denise, Zara Gonzalez Hoang (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780063062665
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Published: HarperCollins - February 28th, 2023

Laugh and count along with this lively cumulative romp told in a lyrical blend of Spanish and English by Pura Belpré Honor-winning author Anika Aldamuy Denise and illustrator Zara Gonzalez Hoang!

Nine kittens follow Gato Guapo around, but when it’s time to count them, one by one, they go missing, along with a piece of Gato Guapo’s clothes!


Stella and the Mystery of the Missing Tooth By Clothilde Ewing, Lynn Gaines (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Clothilde Ewing, Lynn Gaines (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534487871
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Published: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - March 7th, 2023

In this effervescent companion to the picture book Stella Keeps the Sun Up, Stella goes on the hunt to figure out who’s behind her friend’s missing tooth.

Stella, her bestie Roger, and her second-best friend Owen are excited to go see Sue the T-rex at the museum, but when Owen has to leave early because he lost a tooth, Stella becomes determined to find it for him.


A Is for Ambitious (Ambitious Girl #2) By Meena Harris, Marissa Valdez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Meena Harris, Marissa Valdez (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316354493
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - March 14th, 2023

The awesome, bold, charming, and decidedly ambitious new picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl, Meena Harris, is also a must-have ABC book.

The #1 bestselling team behind Ambitious Girl is back to take AG on a new adventure.


One Day By Joanna Ho, Faith Pray (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joanna Ho, Faith Pray (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780063056923
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Published: HarperCollins - March 14th, 2023

"An affirming and enchanting love letter from parent to child." — Kirkus (starred review)

"The heartfelt title will be welcomed by new parents as the narrator voices the universal dream of wishing the best in life for their newborn." —Booklist


Remember By Joy Harjo, Michaela Goade (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joy Harjo, Michaela Goade (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593484845
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Published: Random House Studio - March 21st, 2023

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER • US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s iconic poem "Remember," illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade, invites young readers to pause and reflect on the wonder of the world around them, and to remember the importance of their place in it.

Remember the sky you were born under,
Know each of the star's stories.


Flower Girl By Amy Bloom, Jameela Wahlgren (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amy Bloom, Jameela Wahlgren (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781324030355
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Published: Norton Young Readers - May 2nd, 2023

From celebrated and best-selling author Amy Bloom comes a jubilant story of self-love, individuality, and gender expression.


Shark Princess By Nidhi Chanani, Nidhi Chanani (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nidhi Chanani, Nidhi Chanani (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9780593464601
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - September 13th, 2022

A new early reader graphic novel series from the critically acclaimed creator of Pashmina, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.

Meet Kitana—a Shark Princess and the first of her kind. Her allergy-ridden, best friend, Mack, wants to be one too, but he worries that his sharp teeth and big sneezes make him too dangerous to be a princess.
 


Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur? By Helen Yoon, Helen Yoon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Helen Yoon, Helen Yoon (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536226256
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Published: Candlewick - May 9th, 2023

The creator of Sheepish (Wolf Under Cover), Off-Limits, and I’m a Unicorn brings her original whimsy to the tale of a child’s special friend who goes missing after a bath—or does he?


Cinda Meets Ella (Fairly Queer Tales #2) By Wallace West Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316628372
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - May 16th, 2023

In this western-style twist on Cinderella and follow up to Mighty Red Riding Hood, Cinda finds a partner in nonbinary Ella at a high-stakes rodeo-style contest!

Cinda sure loves a good adventure...but her life’s been nothing but miserable since awful Aunt Hildy and her boys tromped in and took over.


B Is for Bellies By Rennie Dyball, Mia Saine (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rennie Dyball, Mia Saine (Illustrator)
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Published: Clarion Books - July 11th, 2023

A joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z!

Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z! This ode to self-love and kindness encourages us to remember that every body is worthy of respect, whether it be letting go on the dancefloor or engaging in peaceful rest.


The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale By Aya Khalil, Anait Semirdzhyan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Aya Khalil, Anait Semirdzhyan (Illustrator)
$18.95
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Published: Tilbury House Publishers - August 1st, 2023

Kanzi, the immigrant girl of Aya Khalil and Anait Semirdzhyan’s bestselling picture book The Arabic Quilt, has come to feel welcome in her American school—that is, until an entire shelf of books about immigrant kids and kids of color suddenly disappears from the school library.


My Name By Supriya Kelkar, Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Supriya Kelkar, Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator)
$18.99
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - August 1st, 2023

My Name is an inspiring picture book that encourages kids to celebrate themselves and all the things that make them unique, especially their name.

Your name means you’re different
Your name means you’re you


The Scariest Kitten in the World By Kate Messner, MacKenzie Haley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kate Messner, MacKenzie Haley (Illustrator)
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - August 29th, 2023

The Scariest Kitten in the World is a hilarious picture book by Kate Messner and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley in the vein of The Monster at the End of This Book about a not-so-scary kitten and a not-too-terrifying haunted house.

WARNING! This is a VERY scary story.
It is the most spine-chilling story anyone could ever read.


Impossible Moon By Breanna J. McDaniel, Tonya Engel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Breanna J. McDaniel, Tonya Engel (Illustrator)
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Published: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f - June 14th, 2022

A young girl undertakes an impossible trip to the moon, makes friends with the stars, and brings back something priceless in this gentle and lyrically told picture book about family, history, and memory.

Grana used to tell the best stories, and Mable used to long to soar through the heavens. Nowadays, Grana mostly lies in bed and Mable stays close to home.


Still This Love Goes on By Buffy Sainte-Marie, Julie Flett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Buffy Sainte-Marie, Julie Flett (Illustrator)
$18.95
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Published: Greystone Kids - September 27th, 2022


A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022


Magnolia Flower By Zora Neale Hurston, Loveis Wise (Illustrator), Ibram X. Kendi Cover Image
$19.99
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Published: Amistad Books for Young Readers - September 6th, 2022

A Kirkus and Shelf Awareness Best Book of 2022! A Bank Street College of Education’s Children’s Book Committee’s Best Children’s Books of the Year pick!


Drawing Outdoors By Jairo Buitrago, Elisa Amado (Translator), Rafael Yockteng (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jairo Buitrago, Elisa Amado (Translator), Rafael Yockteng (Illustrator)
$18.95
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Published: Greystone Kids - May 3rd, 2022

"This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators is a breath of fresh air."
--Booklist

"Full of wonder... Schoolhouse bliss."
--Kirkus STARRED Review

Let's all draw dinosaurs ... outdoors


Mama's Home By Shay Youngblood, Lo Harris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shay Youngblood, Lo Harris (Illustrator)
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Published: Make Me a World - October 18th, 2022

A gorgeously illustrated picture book that is a powerful love letter to chosen families and the village that raises us. A young girl basks in the love of her community--which includes not only her mother but the many different women who make up her world.


A Billion Balloons of Questions By Amy B. Moreno, Carlos Velez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amy B. Moreno, Carlos Velez (Illustrator)
$17.95
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Published: Floris Books - September 13th, 2022

A curious bilingual child experiences her many questions as vibrant, characterful balloons in this warm and funny picture book - with questions in English and Spanish.


I Love You Because I Love You By Muon Thi Van, Jessica Love (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Muon Thi Van, Jessica Love (Illustrator)
$17.99
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - January 18th, 2022

Author Muợn Thị Văn and Stonewall Book Award-winning artist Jessica Love detail all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within a call-and-response picture book that features families across the spectrum.

“I love you because you tell the best stories.

Because I love you, my best story is you.


Will It Be Okay? By Crescent Dragonwagon, Jessica Love (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Cameron Kids - September 6th, 2022

Award-winning author Crescent Dragonwagon teams up with award-winning Julián Is a Mermaid illustrator Jessica Love to present a powerful updated edition of a classic picture book that asks a tough question and answers it with humanity, humor, and grace.
 
In this timeless picture book classic, a child asks, Will it be okay?


I'll Take Care of You By Maria Loretta, Nicoletta Bertelle (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maria Loretta, Nicoletta Bertelle (Illustrator)
$18.95
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Published: Blue Dot Kids Press - April 12th, 2022

Warm, vibrant illustrations combine with the steady reassurance "I'll take care of you" to introduce children to the cycles of nature and the gift of nurturing.


Star Fishing By Sang-keun Kim Cover Image
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Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - February 22nd, 2022

A sleepless night turns into a marvelous adventure through the stars in Star Fishing, a dreamy picture book bedtime story.
 
It’s the kind of night when you just can’t fall asleep.
You feel as though everyone in the world is asleep but you.
 
“Oh, I see a light!
Is somebody awake?”
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Revenge of the Raccoons By Vivek Shraya, Juliana Neufeld (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Vivek Shraya, Juliana Neufeld (Illustrator)
$18.95
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Published: Owlkids - October 18th, 2022

Rebellious raccoons take back the city in a hilarious urban romp by bestselling author and performer Vivek Shraya


Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June's Sweet Little Baby Banjolele By Valerie June, Marcela Avelar (Illustrator), Chet Weise (Editor) Cover Image
By Valerie June, Marcela Avelar (Illustrator), Chet Weise (Editor)
$21.00
ISBN: 9781737382973
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Published: Third Man Books - November 1st, 2022

Grammy nominated musician Valerie June's Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June's Sweet Little Baby Banjolele is a children's book based on the story of how June wrote the song "Somebody to Love" from her album Pushin' Against a Stone. In the book, Valerie is a child given a toy banjolele. A banjolele is a very unique four-stringed musical instrument.


Build a House By Rhiannon Giddens, Monica Mikai (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rhiannon Giddens, Monica Mikai (Illustrator)
$17.99
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Published: Candlewick - October 11th, 2022

Grammy Award winner Rhiannon Giddens celebrates Black history and culture in her unflinching, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated picture book debut.

I learned your words and wrote my song. I put my story down.


I Love My Body Because By Shelly Anand, Nomi Ellenson, Erika Rodriguez Medina (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - June 21st, 2022

All Are Welcome meets Bodies Are Cool in this picture book that shows us what makes every body special.

Everybody has a body and every body is good. Your body takes you where you want to go. Your body is your first home. And your body is different from everyone else’s body!


Brown Is Beautiful: A Poem of Self-Love By Supriya Kelkar, Noor Sofi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Supriya Kelkar, Noor Sofi (Illustrator)
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - October 4th, 2022

For fans of Hair Love and Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, here is an empowering picture book about recognizing the beauty around you and within you by award-winning author Supriya Kelkar and rising star illustrator Noor Sofi.


Brown is beautiful.


Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle By Nina LaCour, Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nina LaCour, Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536211511
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Published: Candlewick - March 29th, 2022

A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.


Bathe the Cat By Alice B. McGinty, David Roberts (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alice B. McGinty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781452142708
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Published: Chronicle Books - February 8th, 2022

Cats + water: What could go wrong? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as they try to get some chores done—with no help from the family cat, who keeps scrambling the list of chores to hilarious effect.


The World Belonged to Us By Jacqueline Woodson, Leo Espinosa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jacqueline Woodson, Leo Espinosa (Illustrator)
$18.99
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Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - May 10th, 2022

Two children’s book superstars—#1 New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Woodson, the author of The Day You Begin, and Leo Espinosa, the illustrator of Islandborn­—join forces to celebrate the joy and freedom of summer in the city, which is gloriously captured in their rhythmic text and lively art.


My Poet By Patricia MacLachlan, Jen Hill (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Patricia MacLachlan, Jen Hill (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062971142
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - September 6th, 2022

Inspired by the life and craft of Mary Oliver, My Poet celebrates the joy of connecting perception and experience with words, with glowing artwork by Jen Hill and profound text by Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan.


Endlessly Ever After: Pick YOUR Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings! By Laurel Snyder, Dan Santat (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Laurel Snyder, Dan Santat (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781452144825
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Published: Chronicle Books - April 19th, 2022

This funny, original, choose-your-path picture book of fractured fairy tales will charm any young fan of the genre, putting the power of storytelling right in the reader's hands!

Grab your basket and your coat.


Me Gusta By Angela Dominguez Cover Image
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - September 6th, 2022

A stunning bilingual picture book that celebrates Latinx families by highlighting moments of connection and delight and feelings of safety and home, even through challenges and difficult times.

Me gusta your smile, tu sonrisa,
and your hugs, tus abrazos.

Me gusta when we explore this spectacular world, el mundo,


Together We Ride By Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator), Valerie Bolling Cover Image
By Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator), Valerie Bolling
$16.99
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Published: Chronicle Books - April 26th, 2022

Hair Love meets bike rides in this loving portrait of a father-daughter relationship.

Learning to ride is no easy feat! But with a little courage, a guiding hand from her dad, and an enthusiastic bark from her pup, one brave girl quickly learns the freedom that comes from an afternoon spent outside on a bike.


Stella Keeps the Sun Up By Clothilde Ewing, Lynn Gaines (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Clothilde Ewing, Lynn Gaines (Illustrator)
$17.99
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Published: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f - March 8th, 2022

In this incandescently fun, hijinks-filled picture book, a young girl schemes to keep the sun up in the sky so she never has to go to bed.

If Stella had her way, she would stop sleeping on her sixth birthday. Because sleep is boring. And there are so many better things you could be doing. And Stella is tired of being tired. So she comes up with a plan.


Mermaid Kenzie: Protector of the Deeps By Charlotte Watson Sherman, Geneva Bowers (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
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Published: Astra Young Readers - January 18th, 2022

Kenzie turns her fierce love for the ocean into action, resourcefully cleaning up the beach after her mermaid-tail swimsuit tangles in floating plastic bags.


Friends By Daniela Sosa, Daniela Sosa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Daniela Sosa, Daniela Sosa (Illustrator)
$18.99
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - September 6th, 2022

Celebrate the wonder of new friends, old friends, and everything-in-between friends in this joyful, resonant picture book that’s “a delightful springboard to stimulate creative ideas and spark conversations” (Kirkus Reviews).

There are many kinds of friends—old friends, new friends, friends that last a lifetime—and the


Berry Song (Caldecott Honor Book) By Michaela Goade Cover Image
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - July 19th, 2022

A Caldecott Honor Book!

An Indie Bestseller!

Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a gorgeous celebration of the land she knows well and the powerful wisdom of elders.


On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth.


Together We Drum, Our Hearts Beat as One By Willie Poll, Chief Lady Bird (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Willie Poll, Chief Lady Bird (Illustrator)
$17.95
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Published: Arsenal Pulp Press - October 11th, 2022

In this beautifully illustrated book, a determined young Anishnaabe girl in search of adventure goes on a transformative journey into a forest on her traditional territory. She is joined by a chorus of women and girls in red dresses, ancestors who tell her they remember what it was like to be carefree and wild, too.


Punky Aloha By Shar Tuiasoa, Shar Tuiasoa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shar Tuiasoa, Shar Tuiasoa (Illustrator)
$19.99
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Published: HarperCollins - June 7th, 2022

Meet Punky Aloha: a girl who uses the power of saying "aloha" to experience exciting and unexpected adventures!

Punky loves to do a lot of things—except meeting new friends. She doesn’t feel brave enough.


Be a Good Ancestor By Leona Prince, Gabrielle Prince, Carla Joseph (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Orca Book Publishers - May 17th, 2022

Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors.


Music Is in Everything By Ziggy Marley, Ag Jatkowska (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ziggy Marley, Ag Jatkowska (Illustrator)
$16.95
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Published: Akashic Books - November 22nd, 2022

A picture book based on Ziggy Marley's popular song celebrating music's many forms, from the sounds of ocean waves to laughter in the family kitchen.

"Some songs do not make the transition to picture books; this one elevates the form. A beautiful addition to any library."
--School Library Journal


Wombat Said Come In By Carmen Agra Deedy, Brian Lies (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Carmen Agra Deedy, Brian Lies (Illustrator)
$18.99
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Published: Margaret Quinlin Books - October 6th, 2022

A kindhearted wombat offers refuge to a parade of animal friends during an Australian bushfire in a delightful new picture book from New York Times best-selling creators Carmen Agra Deedy and Brian Lies.


Nigel and the Moon By Antwan Eady, Gracey Zhang (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Antwan Eady, Gracey Zhang (Illustrator)
$18.99
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - February 15th, 2022

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming big. A perfect story to demonstrate how pride in where we come from can bring a shining confidence.

When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as…an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too!


Luminous: Living Things That Light Up the Night By Julia Kuo, Julia Kuo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julia Kuo, Julia Kuo (Illustrator)
$18.95
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Published: Greystone Kids - November 22nd, 2022

In this "surprisingly simple yet mesmerizing introduction to a wonder of the natural world" (Kirkus STARRED Review), kids aged 4 to 8 will marvel at the science of bioluminescence through stunning images of glowing creatures and other organisms.

When it's dark out, we need light to see. But what if your body could make its own light?


The Lights That Dance in the Night By Yuval Zommer Cover Image
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Published: Doubleday Books for Young Readers - November 1st, 2022

In the next picture book from the creator of the holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be, the northern lights bring wonder and joy to all the creatures who bask in their mysterious glow.

From tiny specks of dust to gleaming rays in the dark, the northern lights travel across the Arctic, uniting every creature in a celebration over land and sea.


Ada and the Galaxies By Alan Lightman, Olga Pastuchiv, Susanna Chapman (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: MIT Kids Press - October 11th, 2022

Stargazers rejoice! In his first book for children, renowned physicist Alan Lightman and collaborators, with help from the Hubble telescope, light up the night sky.


I'm Not Small By Nina Crews, Nina Crews (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nina Crews, Nina Crews (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780063058262
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Published: Greenwillow Books - May 17th, 2022

“Completely relatable for all viewers, big or small.”—The Horn Book (starred review)

“Crews captures the joy of early childhood exploration in a book that adults and children can both enjoy.”—ALA Booklist (starred review)


A Library By Nikki Giovanni, Erin K. Robinson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nikki Giovanni, Erin K. Robinson (Illustrator)
$19.99
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Published: Versify - September 27th, 2022

In this lyrical picture book, world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Nikki Giovanni and fine artist Erin Robinson craft an ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape.


Namaste Is a Greeting By Suma Subramaniam, Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Suma Subramaniam, Sandhya Prabhat (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536217834
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Published: Candlewick - October 11th, 2022

Discover namaste’s many meanings in a simple, lyrical text, paired with a charmingly detailed visual narrative about a little girl’s kindness.

Namaste calms your heart when things aren’t going right.
Namaste is saying “You matter.”


Sweet People Are Everywhere (Children Around the World Books, Diversity Books) By Alice Walker, Quim Torres (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alice Walker, Quim Torres (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781734761818
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Published: Tra Publishing - November 2nd, 2021

“Deepened and expanded by its illustrations, this is a stunning introduction to the true meaning of a global community.”—School Library Journal

 They are all over the globe.


The Me I Choose To Be By Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt (By (artist)) Cover Image
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 19th, 2021

In this "exquisite" (Shelf Awareness) "affirming" (Kirkus), and "empowering visual essay" (Publishers Weekly) the bestselling author of I Love My Hair! joins forces with the dynamic photography duo behind Glory to create a stunning celebration of the many things you can be!

What will you choose to be? 


Laxmi's Mooch By Shelly Anand, Nabi H. Ali (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shelly Anand, Nabi H. Ali (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781984815651
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Published: Kokila - March 2nd, 2021

A joyful, body-positive picture book about a young Indian American girl's journey to accept her body hair and celebrate her heritage after being teased about her mustache.


Carla and the Christmas Cornbread By Carla Hall, Cherise Harris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Carla Hall, Cherise Harris (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534494695
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Published: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f - November 2nd, 2021

In this heartwarming tale inspired by her childhood, superstar chef and TV host Carla Hall shares the story of young Carla, who eats a sugar cookie meant for Santa on the night before Christmas and tries to make things right.

Christmas is Carla’s favorite holiday of the year.


Bright Star By Yuyi Morales Cover Image
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Published: Neal Porter Books - September 7th, 2021

A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book
Winner of the Tomás Rivera Mexican Children’s Book Award

Inspiring, reassuring, and beautifully illustrated, this new story from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Dreamers is the perfect gift for every child.


Bodies Are Cool By Tyler Feder, Tyler Feder (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tyler Feder, Tyler Feder (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593112625
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - June 1st, 2021

This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over.
 


We All Play By Julie Flett, Julie Flett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Julie Flett, Julie Flett (Illustrator)
$17.95
ISBN: 9781771646079
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Published: Greystone Kids - May 25th, 2021

A BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston Globe


It Fell from the Sky By Terry Fan, Eric Fan, Terry Fan (Illustrator), Eric Fan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Terry Fan, Eric Fan, Terry Fan (Illustrator), Eric Fan (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534457621
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - September 28th, 2021

From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky.

It fell from the sky on a Thursday.

None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg.


Oona By Kelly DiPucchio, Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kelly DiPucchio, Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780062982247
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - January 12th, 2021

This comical and heartfelt picture book is a winning celebration of invention, creativity, and friendship. With gorgeous underwater scenes and a crowd-pleasing tale, this is one little mermaid who is here to make a splash! 


Amara and the Bats By Emma Reynolds, Emma Reynolds (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emma Reynolds, Emma Reynolds (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534469013
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - July 20th, 2021

Environmental activism gets a nocturnal twist in this utterly charming picture book about a young girl and her mission to save the bats!

Amara loves bats! Her favorite thing to do is to collect bat facts and watch the amazing mammals fly at night by her house.


Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma By Joanna Ho, Teresa Martinez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joanna Ho, Teresa Martinez (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062994547
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Published: HarperCollins - September 28th, 2021

The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges.

Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor * Featured in Book Riot’s Must Read September 2021 List


When Langston Dances By Kaija Langley, Keith Mallett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kaija Langley, Keith Mallett (Illustrator)
$17.99
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Published: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f - September 7th, 2021

A young Black boy dreams of dancing in this exuberant, buoyant picture book celebrating the beauty of dance, and the wonder of Black Boy Joy—perfect for fans of Firebird and Crown!

Langston likes basketball okay, but what he loves is to dance—ever since he saw the Alvin Ailey Dance Company perform.


Eyes That Kiss in the Corners By Joanna Ho, Dung Ho (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joanna Ho, Dung Ho (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062915627
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Published: HarperCollins - January 5th, 2021

A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021


Dad Bakes By Katie Yamasaki Cover Image
$17.95
ISBN: 9781324015413
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Published: Norton Young Readers - October 26th, 2021

Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2021

Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2021

An Amazon Best Children's Book of 2021

A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021


Off to See the Sea By Nikki Grimes, Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nikki Grimes, Elizabeth Zunon (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781492638292
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Published: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky - January 12th, 2021

From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Zunon comes an adventurous bath time story.


Dream Street By Tricia Elam Walker, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tricia Elam Walker, Ekua Holmes (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780525581109
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Published: Anne Schwartz Books - November 16th, 2021

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMESFIVE STARRED REVIEWS
 


Mr. Watson's Chickens By Jarrett Dapier, Andrea Tsurumi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jarrett Dapier, Andrea Tsurumi (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781452177144
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Published: Chronicle Books - October 5th, 2021

Interrupting Chicken meets Click, Clack, Moo in this zany classic-in-the-making!

With rollicking rhythms, nonsensical refrains, and too many chickens to count, this modern classic will inspire unstoppable giggles and endless rereads. Bawka-bawka!


African Proverbs for All Ages By Johnnetta Betsch Cole, Nelda LaTeef, Nelda LaTeef (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250756060
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - November 30th, 2021

African Proverbs for All Ages is a beautifully-illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa.
It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience.


The Big Bath House By Kyo Maclear, Gracey Zhang (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kyo Maclear, Gracey Zhang (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593181959
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Published: Random House Studio - November 16th, 2021

A joyful celebration of Japanese cultural traditions and body positivity as a young girl visits a bath house with her grandmother and aunties


¡Vamos! Let's Cross the Bridge (World of ¡Vamos!) By III Raúl the Third, III Raúl the Third (Illustrator) Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780358380405
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Published: Versify - October 12th, 2021

Winner of the Pura Belpré Medal! A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book!


The Rice in the Pot Goes Round and Round By Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Lorian Tu (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Wendy Wan-Long Shang, Lorian Tu (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338621198
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Published: Orchard Books - June 1st, 2021

Sing along to this delicious twist on "The Wheels on the Bus" and celebrate the food, laughter, and love of a multigenerational family meal!

* "Artfully brings an authentic expression of family love...an utterly charming [twist] to a familiar tune." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

The rice in the pot goes round and round,

Round and round, r


Tomatoes for Neela By Padma Lakshmi, Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9780593202708
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - August 31st, 2021

Padma Lakshmi, bestselling author and host of Bravo's Top Chef and Hulu's Taste the Nation, and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal team up in this celebration of food and family.
 


Watercress By Andrea Wang, Jason Chin (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Andrea Wang, Jason Chin (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823446247
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Published: Neal Porter Books - March 30th, 2021

Caldecott Medal Winner
Newbery Honor Book
APALA Award Winner

A story about the power of sharing memories—including the painful ones—and the way our heritage stays with and shapes us, even when we don’t see it. 


New England Book Award Winner
A New York Times Best Children’s Book of the Year


I Sang You Down from the Stars By Tasha Spillett-Sumner, Michaela Goade (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316493161
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - April 6th, 2021

New York Times bestseller!

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book

This unique baby book sings with Native cultural detail, while striking a universal chord in its celebration of the blossoming of love that comes with expecting and welcoming a new baby--with art by New York Times bestselling illustrator and Caldecott Medalist Michaela


Change Sings: A Children's Anthem By Amanda Gorman, Loren Long (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amanda Gorman, Loren Long (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593203224
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - September 21st, 2021

A lyrical picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long
 
"I can hear change humming
In its loudest, proudest song.
I don't fear change coming,
And so I sing along."
 


When We Are Kind / Nihá'ádaahwiinít'íigo By Monique Gray Smith, Nicole Neidhardt (Illustrator), Mildred Walters (Translator) Cover Image
By Monique Gray Smith, Nicole Neidhardt (Illustrator), Mildred Walters (Translator)
$21.95
ISBN: 9781459827530
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Published: Orca Book Publishers - October 13th, 2020

"Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities--and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others."--Publishers Weekly


Animals Brag about Their Bottoms By Maki Sato, Brian Bergstrom (Translator) Cover Image
By Maki Sato, Brian Bergstrom (Translator)
$16.95
ISBN: 9781771647106
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Published: Greystone Kids - September 29th, 2020

For fans of Taro Gomi's Everyone Poops and Matthew Van Fleet's Tails, this cheeky, whimsical picture book for ages 3-7 inspires self-love and body positivity, plus a whole lot of laughter and fun


Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light (The Coco and Bear Series) By Apryl Stott, Apryl Stott (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Apryl Stott, Apryl Stott (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781534462380
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - October 27th, 2020

A New York Times bestseller​!
“It’s impossible to resist [this book’s] big-hearted appeal.” —BookPage

A little girl and her friend Bear learn the true meaning of selfless kindness in this sweet, stunningly illustrated debut picture book.

Bear is sad.


Jabari Tries By Gaia Cornwall, Gaia Cornwall (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gaia Cornwall, Gaia Cornwall (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536207163
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Published: Candlewick - September 8th, 2020

Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister.


The Little Mermaid By Jerry Pinkney Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316440318
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - November 3rd, 2020

In this captivating reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, Caldecott medalist and bestselling artist Jerry Pinkney conjures a poignant friendship story and an epic tale of redemption -- the definitive new version for our time.