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| The Little Guys by Vera BrosgolWhat it’s about: The forest-dwelling Little Guys are minuscule in size, but with their might combined, they're unstoppable. They can cross deep water! They can forage in tall bushes! They can steal food from chipmunks and beat up bears! Wait, what?
Read it for: jaunty, expressive artwork and a kid-friendly message about the uses (and misuses) of teamwork. |
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| Unicorn and Yeti: Sparkly New Friends by Heather Ayris Burnell; illustrated by Hazel QuintanillaIntroducing: big, fluffy Yeti and small, magical Unicorn, an unlikely pair who meet in a comical collision and forge a friendship based on a shared love of snow and sparkles.
Why kids might like it: this cute, cartoony series opener features colorful speech bubbles and very brief chapters, making it a fantastic choice for newly independent readers.
For fans of: Bob Shea’s Ballet Cat books or Ben Clanton’s Narhwal and Jelly series. |
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| ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market by Raul the ThirdWelcome to: the Mercado de Chauhtémoc la Curiosidad, where Little Lobo and his dog Bernabé are busy making deliveries to all the various vendors.
Why kids might like it: the lively, bustling market scenes bursting with charming details; the helpful Spanish labels that encourage language learners.
Don't miss: the tiny, cowboy hat-wearing cucaracha who follows Little Lobo on his route. |
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| High Five by Adam Rubin; illustrated by Daniel SalmieriWhat it is: a series of finger-stretching, hand-slapping challenges to prepare you for the 75th Annual High Five Tournament.
Hold that book steady! This exuberant, interactive read is packed with opportunities for kids to high-five its pages.
Author alert: Fans of the oddball humor and playful illustrations in Dragons Love Tacos won't want to miss this latest book from the same creative duo. |
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| Motor Mouse by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur Howard Starring: Motor Mouse, a friendly delivery driver who approaches a variety of experiences -- sharing, revisiting old memories, and trying new things -- with humor and relatable emotion.
Why kids might like it: While the large format has a familiar picture book feel, the short chapters allow beginning readers to grow their skills.
Series alert: This inviting volume jump-starts a new series of easy readers.
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8 little planets
by Chris Ferrie
Travel around the solar system and celebrate what makes each planet unique! From Neptune to Mercury and all the planets in between, each one is different and each one is happy to be what they are.
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A place for Pluto
by Stef Wade
Shocked to be stripped of his planet status, Pluto goes on a quest to find his place in the universe. Includes educational materials
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8 spinning planets
by Brian James
Introduces the planets of our solar system while inviting toddlers to count backward from Mercury to Neptune, in a volume that features interactive die-cut illustrations of each planet presented in a "disappearing object" sequence.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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