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Rave Review: "Alcántara matches Williams’s skillful narrative with fluid, atmospheric art that uses speech bubbles to add further dimension. A lively, joyfully rendered portrait of a literary legend."-Publisher's Weekly |
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Stanley's Fire Engine by William BeeWhat happens: Keeping his fire engine in tip-top condition so that it is ready for emergencies, Stanley races out with the engine’s tall ladder, big water tanks and long hose when Charlie calls to report a barbecue fire that has gotten out of control. Why kids might like it: Instantly recognizable, the bold, cartoony illustrations are loved by Stanley series' readers, both kids and adults alike. |
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I Want To Sleep Under The Stars! by Mo WillemsWhat it's about: The Squirrel pals get a bit overenthusiastic in their efforts to help Zoom Squirrel fulfill his dream of sleeping under the night stars. Read it for: Zany, loveable characters, and groan-inducing jokes Don't miss: "emote-acorns" punctuating the story as emojis do. |
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I Like Trains by Daisy HirstWhat it's about: Whether sending toy animals on a journey around a model track or driving a cardboard-box locomotive, this little puppy really likes trains, and the best part of all is riding a real train. Why kids might like it: Big and bold illustrations, a feel-good story, and a surprise destination at the end. Art Alert: "Hirst’s screen-printed art is rendered in bright, bold colors of exceeding cheer and good humor."--Kirkus |
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Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz; illustrated by Micah PlayerWhat happens: When a little boy finally catches up to Paletero José, who has the perfect treats for a hot summer day, his pockets are empty, so the entire community bands together to help him find his dinero. Why it stands out: It's a bilingual summer celebration of LA's culture of street vendors, inspired by the author's own experiences growing up on Eighth Street in Los Angeles. Don't miss: The song by of the same name by the author, Lucky Diaz. |
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| How to Read a Book by Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Melissa SweetWhat it is: A heartfelt how-to guide in verse that invites children to go beyond basic words on a page, instead engaging with reading as an immersive, sensory experience.
Why it stands out: Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander's poetry portrays reading as something to savor ("Your eyes need time to taste. Your soul needs room to bloom.”), and award-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet's mixed-media collages provide added dimension through riotous colors, eye-catching patterns, and interactive elements for kids to unfold and peek through. |
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| The Book Hog by Greg PizzoliStarring: The Book Hog, an avid collector who loves the look, feel, and smell of books -- but who doesn’t know how to read.
Who it’s for: With cheery pastel colors and minimal text, this feel-good book is a strong choice for sharing aloud, as well as for beginning readers (who may identify with the porcine protagonist).
Don’t miss: the way the titles on the Book Hog’s books only become clear after he learns how to read them. |
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| Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonia Sotomayor; illustrated by Lulu DelacreWhat it is: a thoughtful, bookish autobiography, in which U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor describes how comics helped her through childhood diabetes, how library books comforted her after her father's death, and how encyclopedias fueled her quest for knowledge.
Why kids might like it: While Turning Pages will be most interesting for kids who look up to Justice Sotomayor or who are curious about the childhoods of powerful people, it might also inspire older readers to consider the impact of reading on their own lives. |
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| I Am A Story by Dan YaccarinoWhat it's about: humankind's enduring drive to tell stories with words and pictures, from cave paintings and oral storytelling traditions all the way to TV and ebooks.
Who it's for: With streamlined, stylized illustrations and simple, one-sentence-per-page text, this picture book is both inviting and accessible for very young children, while also offering some big ideas for older kids to mull over.
Look for: the little red bird that appears in every spread of pages. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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