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Picture Books January 2019
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| Sophie Johnson, Unicorn Expert by Morag Hood; illustrated by Ella OkstadWhat it's about: Self-proclaimed unicorn expert Sophie is so preoccupied with lecturing her "unicorn" companions -- a baby sibling in a pointy hat and several toys with makeshift toothbrush horns -- that she misses the real unicorn in their midst.
Read it for: rainbow-colored cartoon art and sly sight gags.
For fans of: Ame Dyckman's You Don't Want a Unicorn or Amy Young's A Unicorn Named Sparkle. |
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| Little Fox in the Snow by Jonathan London; illustrated by Daniel MiyaresWhat it is: a day in the life of a young red fox -- hunting for food, finding water, seeking out company, and running from danger -- told through evocative poetry and wintry watercolor art. Want a taste? "You stretch, then follow your breath... out into the snow. Little foxling, where will you go?" Who it's for: nature-loving kids longing for a taste of the wild. |
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| Don't Touch My Hair! by Sharee MillerWhat it's about: Aria loves her glorious, fluffy crown of curls, but she hates it when people touch them without asking. Whether she's hanging out with humans, mermaids, or aliens, Aria has to avoid unwelcome attention...and she's just about fed up. Why kids might like it: Though it's light and playful in tone, Don't Touch My Hair reassures kids that their boundaries are important and deserve to be respected. |
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| Is That You, Eleanor Sue? by Tricia TusaStarring: Eleanor Sue, who loves playing dress-up and make-believe with her mom, who's happy to play along.
What happens: From a wizard to a bear to a curmudgeonly new neighbor, Eleanor Sue appears in a different disguise every time she rings the doorbell. What will happen when her mother answers the door in a costume of her own?
Kids might also like: Jessie Sima's Harriet Gets Carried Away, another sweet, lighthearted tale of costume-clad girl. |
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| Shelter by Céline Claire; illustrated by Qin LengFeaturing: a cozy community of animal families, all collecting supplies and preparing their homes against an oncoming storm.
What happens: When two bears arrive and offer tea leaves in exchange for food and shelter, the littlest fox responds with an act of generosity that has surprising results.
Who it's for: caregivers in search of a charming fable that invites kids to consider the importance of being kind and welcoming. |
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| Watersong by Tim McCanna; illustrated by Richard SmytheWhat happens: The storm starts with a quiet "drip drop," but as a wandering fox searches for shelter, the downpour increases to "gurgle burble" and "wash! wham!" until finally resolving with a "whoosh sigh" and a sparkling rainbow.
Art alert: sprightly, stylized watercolors complement the lively onomatopoeia in this sensory rainy-day story
Try this next: Tap Tap Boom Boom, by Elizabeth Bluemle.
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The Antlered Ship by Dashka Slater; illustrated by the Fan BrothersWhat it's about: A whimsical book about adventure and friendship Summary: How deep does the sun go when it sinks into the sea? Red fox Marco braves storms, pirates, and rocky waters on his quest for answers.
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The red wagon by Renata LiwskaSummary: When Lucy gets a new red wagon, she wants to play with it immediately, but first she must use it to bring vegetables home from the market for her mother.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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