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Picture Books September 2020
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I promise
by LeBron James
Presents inspiring promises to oneself and to one's community that will ensure success in the future, including promising to go to school, to be open and try new things, and to stand up for what's right
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Ruby finds a worry
by Tom Percival
A young girl's sense of adventure and exploration vanishes when she discovers a Worry that grows and grows until she learns how to get rid of it
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Goodnight, Little Dancer
by Jennifer Adams
In this soothing, gentle rhyming picture book, author Jennifer Adams bids sweet dreams to the youngest readers who identify as ballerinas by day and tender, sleepy children by night. With luminous art from illustrator Alea Marley, Goodnight, Little Dancer is sure to send little ones to sleep with twirling, dancing dreams.
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Love by Sophia
by Jim Averbeck
The precocious girl-and-giraffe team from One Word From Sophia explores life, love and art from a new perspective while creating a drawing for a class assignment that turns out so beautifully that they reach out to family members to help them see things in new ways. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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What if...
by Samantha Berger
A child who likes to draw and write stories imagines what would happen if there were no pencils, paper, or other tools for being creative
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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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Be you!
by Peter H. Reynolds
A joyful celebration of individuality by the best-selling creator of The Dot invites children to learn, have adventures, find their courage and be their unique selves. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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You're here for a reason
by Nancy Tillman
The author/illustrator of the best-selling picture book On the Night You Were Born offers another gorgeously illustrated, inspiring picture book that celebrates how we all make a difference in the world.
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Be kind
by Pat Zietlow Miller
A thoughtful picture book illustrates the power of small acts of kindness, from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash. Simultaneous eBook.
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Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o
The Academy Award-winning actress presents the story of a little girl with beautiful, midnight-colored skin that makes her feel different from everyone, until a magical journey in the night sky transforms her perspective. Illustrated by the creator of Little Leaders. 250,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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