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Picture Books September 2020
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| I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Gordon C. JamesWhat it is: An affirming, encouraging poem that centers and celebrates Black boyhood, accompanied by lush, high-impact paintings of realistic boys living their lives with confidence.
Book buzz: You might recognize author Derrick Barnes and illustrator Gordon C. James as the multi-award-winning creators of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut.
Try this next: Useni Eugene Perkins' Hey Black Child, another poetic picture book emphasizing the many ways in which Black childrens' lives matter. |
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Time to Roar
by Olivia A. Cole
What it's about: A tribute to the power of standing up for what you believe. Follow the story of Sasha the bear, who discovers her voice when she teams up with soft-spoken animal friends to defend the forest from indifferent developers.
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Me & Mama
by Cozbi A. Cabrera
What it's about: A celebration between the bonds of mothers and daughters told from the daughter's perspective. Follow along as a mother and daughter turn a rainy day into a day filled with laughter and love.
Read it for: The beautiful illustrations, tender tone, lyrical prose and Own Voices storyline.
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Motor Mouse Delivers
by Cynthia Rylant
What it's about: The creators of the Mr. Putter and Tabby books present A collection of Motor Mouse tales all in one engaging volume that includes “A Good Name of Croquet,” “Day of the Double Decker” and “The Radio Mystery Book.”
Try this next: If you love the Motor Mouse series, you may also enjoy reading the Mr. Putter and Tabby series by Motor Mouse author, Cynthia Rylant.
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Gurple and Preen : A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure
by Linda Sue Park
What it's about: When Gurple and Preen crash land onto a strange alien planet, they must work together to build something new from their mistake in order to save their mission.
Try this next: You may also like The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt.
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| I Am Enough by Grace Byers; illustrated by Keturah A. BoboWhat it is: an inclusive litany of the power and potential of girls.
Read it for: the always-welcome message of self-confidence and self-acceptance, as well as the energetic, expressive illustrations depicting the book's narrator (along with all kinds of girls) as she celebrates her skills, strength, kindness, and growth.
Kids might also like: I Believe I Can, the similarly encouraging follow-up book from creators Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo. |
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| Say Hello! by Rachel IsadoraWhat it's about: As Carmelita walks down the street to visit her Abuela Rosa, she thoughtfully greets each of her neighbors in their own language.
Languages included: Carmelita uses salutations in Arabic, French, Japanese, Hebrew, Swahili, Spanish, and English.
Art alert: Richly patterned and textured cut-paper illustrations echo the busy, cheerful vibe of Carmelita's neighborhood. |
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| Love the World by Todd ParrWhat it is: Using his signature bold lines and whimsical hues, veteran picture book creator Todd Parr presents an upbeat list of things, qualities, and activities for kids to love -- including both themselves and others.
Want a taste? "Love your walk. Love your talk. Love giving a hand. Love taking a stand."
Who it's for: With a simple concept, minimal text, and big, chunky shapes, Love the World is just right for sharing with preschoolers and toddlers. |
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| All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold; illustrated by Suzanne KaufmanWelcome to: a new year at a city school, filled with playtime, classroom time, shared food, family visits, and friendship with all kinds of new classmates.
Why kids might like it: During these isolating times, children may be reassured by the titular refrain, as well as the reminder that they're part of their communities: “No matter how you start your day, what you wear when you play, or if you come from far away, all are welcome here.” |
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| Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor; illustrated by Rafael López What it's about: As twelve kids work together in a garden, they get to know each other by asking questions.
What kind of questions? Questions such as "how do you use your senses?", "how do you get from place to place?", and "are you really good at something?" allow the kids to be matter-of-fact about how they live with disabilities and illnesses.
About the author: Other people's assumptions about her type 1 diabetes inspired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to write this refreshingly straightforward book. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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