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Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña; illustrated by Christian RobinsonWhat it's about: Can you picture someone's life just by looking at them? That's what Milo does when he and his sister take the train to visit their mom in prison, but he soon realizes that there's more to every person than meets the eye.
Who it's for: Kids who are similarly separated from loved ones, as well as imaginative readers of all kinds will be taken with observant, bespectacled Milo in this latest collaboration from the creators of Last Stop on Market Street.
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A new day by Brad MeltzerThe History Channel host and author of the best-selling The First Conspiracy and the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle depict the chaos that ensues when Sunday quits and her weekday and weekend companions advertise for a special day of rest, gratitude and kindness.
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The tale of the mandarin duck : a modern fable by Bette MidlerWritten by the iconic music artist and featuring vibrant photography by the Pulitzer-winning author of The Death of Truth, a modern fable about natural-world connections is inspired by the 2018 appearance of Central Park’s rainbow-colored Mandarin duck.
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| When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt; illustrated by Jill McElmurryWhat it's about: Though his Mama and Daddy live in different parts of the desert, coyote pup Cardell likes his life the way it is. When kind-hearted neighbor Otis comes calling, Mama seems interested, but Cardell is skeptical.
Read it for: the charming, folksy writing and the expressive artwork.
Who it's for: kids who are adjusting to family changes, as well as anyone who enjoys a good yarn. |
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| Cat Dog Dog: The Story of a Blended Family by Nelly Buchet; illustrated by Andrea ZuillWhat it's about: the growing pains of a newly combined household consisting of two humans, two dogs, and one cat.
How it's told: With minimal text -- primarily clever re-arrangements of the words "cat" and "dog" -- the illustrations are what truly sell this story, using actions and expressions to depict the furry stepsiblings' emotions as they learn to cohabitate.
Kids might also like: Jeff Mack's Ah Ha! and Look!, which also feature dynamic artwork, limited vocabulary, and winsome animal characters. |
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| The Ring Bearer by Floyd CooperWhat it's about: Jackson's mama is getting married! While Jackson's a bit anxious about how his household will change with the addition of stepdad Bill and little stepsister Sophie, he's mostly nervous about his role as ring bearer. It's a long way down the aisle...
Art alert: Floyd Cooper's soft, lifelike chalk illustrations capture the warmth between family members as a pep talk from Grandpop -- and some surprising inspiration from Sophie -- help Jackson conquer his wedding-day worries. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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