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Picture Books January 2020
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Bilal Cooks Daal
by Aisha Saeed; illustrated by Anoosha Syed
What’s cooking? Lentils, cumin, turmeric, chili...Bilal and his dad are making chana daal, with help from Bilal’s friends Elias and Morgan.
Is it ready yet? Making daal takes patience, and though Bilal worries that his friends might not like it, he’s reassured by their enthusiastic slurping when mealtime finally rolls around.
For your next course: try F. Zia’s Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji, another upbeat picture book about preparing and sharing delicious South Asian food.
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A baby like you
by Catherine Thimmesh
The award-winning author of Team Moon connects babies across the planet’s ecosystems, combining engaging photographs and poetic text that reveal how the milestones of human children parallel those of animals throughout the world. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Don't Call Me Bear!
by Aaron Blabey
Starring: Warren the koala, who wants everyone to know that he’s a marsupial, NOT a bear!
What’s inside: animal facts, a bit of history, and a helpful, hilarious chart featuring underpants-clad marsupials.
Art alert: Fans of popular Australian author/illustrator Aaron Blabey will recognize the distinctive way he uses bold colors, googly eyes, and varying fonts to achieve maximum visual comedy.
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| Freedom Soup by Tami Charles; illustrated by Jacqueline AlcántaraWhat it’s about: Belle and Ti Gran dance and cook their way through New Year’s Day as Ti Gran tells her granddaughter about the Haitian Revolution, and why they celebrate freedom with a delicious, traditional soup.
Art alert: Bursting with brilliant hues and dynamic lines, the illustrations in Freedom Soup immerse readers in the rhythm of dance, the exhilaration of revolution, and the warmth of a family kitchen.
Don’t miss: the recipe included at the end. |
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Cece Loves Science
by Kimberly Derting and Shelli R. Johannes; illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Introducing: Cece, a young scientist who’s full of questions, such as “What if?” and "Why?” and “Do dogs eat vegetables?”
What happens: Cece and her friend Isaac team up to answer that last question, and readers can follow them every step of the way, learning the basics of the scientific method as they go.
Series alert: This endearing, inspiring series opener is followed by Cece Loves Science and Adventure.
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| Imagine! by Raúl ColónWhat it is: a wordless, vibrantly illustrated celebration of art.
What happens: When a curious boy visits Manhattan's Museum of Modern Art, figures from famous works of art spring from their frames and join the boy on a whirlwind tour of New York City landmarks.
Who it's for: kids (and adults) who love being immersed in pictures, whether in a book or on the walls of a museum. |
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| Flora and the Flamingo by Molly IdleFeaturing: Flora, a short girl in a pink bathing suit and oversized flippers, and a tall pink flamingo whose elegant moves Flora tries to imitate.
What happens: Although at first the flamingo is irked by Flora’s clumsy attempts at copying its graceful poses, bird and girl eventually sync up in a splashy dance duet.
Series alert: This endearing lift-the-flap book is the 1st in an eye-catching series about Flora and her avian friends. |
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| I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by KerascoëtWhat it’s about: On her first day at a new school, Vanessa is bullied by a boy in her class, leaving her feeling hurt and lonely. On her second day, however, Vanessa discovers that her other classmates have come together to make her feel welcome.
Why kids might like it: Kindness speaks for itself in this wordless book, which uses expressive ink-and-watercolor illustrations to show how small actions -- like stepping up for a new friend -- can have a big impact. |
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| Sidewalk Flowers by JonArno Lawson; illustrated by Sydney SmithWhat it’s about: As a father and daughter walk through a city hand-in-hand, the girl gathers a bouquet of plucky urban wildflowers, which she shares with the people and animals she meets along the way.
Art alert: Intricate black-and-white illustrations gradually bloom into color as the girl spreads flowers throughout her neighborhood.
Kids might also like: Bernard Waber’s Ask Me, another book about a parent-child walk filled with quiet wonder. |
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| Float by Daniel MiyaresWhat it’s about: After making a newspaper boat with his dad, a little boy dashes outside to play in the rain. But can his new toy stand up to the wet weather?
Why kids might like it: This minimal yet vivid story might inspire kids to try some crafts of their own -- don’t miss the instructions on the book's inside covers!
Try this next: For another stormy-day story starring a raincoat-clad kid, pick up Ezra Jack Keats' classic A Letter to Amy. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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