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Negative cat
by Sophie Blackall
"Max isn't a typical cat, but his loving owner still sees the best in him"
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My dog Banana
by Roxane Brouillard
"A child takes a dog for a walk. At least, so the child insists. But nobody else sees a dog! Neighbours try to figure out why a child is walking a banana on a leash, while the child tries to make them understand that the banana is really a dog. A dog named Banana!"
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Ten on a twig by Lo ColeA sweet and simple interactive picture book depicts 10 colourful birds who sit in a line on a thin twig that breaks off piece by piece, scattering the birds in adorably whimsical ways before they use the twig pieces to build a new nest for bedtime.
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Spot's fire engine
by Eric Hill
"Spot is visiting his Grandpa at the fire station in this delightful fire-engine-shaped board book!"
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| Room for everyone by Naaz Khan; illustrated by Mercè LópezAll aboard! Tanzanian siblings Musa and Dada are taking the daladala (minibus) to the beach.
What happens: More passengers pile on -- one goatherd, two goats, three fruit vendors, and so on -- causing a wary Musa, a welcoming Dada, and everyone else aboard to shuffle, squirm, and squeeze to make room. |
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Monet's cat by Lily MurrayInspired by the actual porcelain cat that was prominently displayed in his studio, this beautiful picture book teaches children about Monet’s art and his most famous paintings.
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When Carrot met Cookie by Erica S. PerlWhen their other pals make fun of their friendship, Cookie and Carrot start to wonder if different food groups can ever really be friends, in this “punny” tale of acceptance and forgiveness.
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Interrupting chicken: Cookies for breakfast by David Ezra SteinOn a bright Saturday morning, the little red chicken, who wants cookies for breakfast, jars her Papa awake and delightfully interjects cookies—and herself—into every nursery rhyme they read together to satisfy her sweet tooth.
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Opposites abstract by Mo WillemsFilled with eye-popping, emotive and highly accessible art, this brilliant introduction to opposites uses colours, shapes, lines and textures to explore abstract concepts and is perfect for readers young or old, big or small.
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| The Bear and the Moon by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Catia ChienWhat it's about: A young bear shares a charmed friendship with a wondrous red balloon...until an enthusiastic hug causes a sudden pop!, filling the once-playful bear with sorrow and self-blame.
Don't worry: another floating orb -- this one celestial -- reassures the fuzzy cub that he isn't a "bad bear," and that he can find comfort in his memories.
Reviewers say: that the dreamy artwork and gentle emotion make this "a bedtime book to snuggle into" (Booklist). |
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| Out the door by Christy HaleWhat it is: a busy, rhythmic exploration of an NYC kid's journey to school, told entirely through prepositional phrases.
Why kids might like it: Far more than a simple grammar lesson, this book also offers dynamic, detailed collage art bursting with seek-and-find opportunities. Routine-loving readers will especially appreciate the book's final, paneled pages, which show the whole journey in reverse. |
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| The cat man of Aleppo by Irene Latham and Karim Shamsi-Basha; illustrated by Yuko ShimizuWhat it's about: As the Syrian civil war ravages Aleppo, one kindhearted ambulance driver begins caring for the city's many abandoned cats, leading to a larger effort to protect the small and vulnerable.
Did you know? This moving tale is inspired by the real life of Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, who provides an introductory note.
Is it for you? While the images of wartime destruction may cause sadness or distress, this is ultimately a story of hope and resilience. |
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| Our little kitchen by Jillian TamakiWhat it's about: Every Wednesday, a diverse group of neighbours gather at the community kitchen to make a meal for their community using whatever ingredients are available.
Read it for: the cheerfully frenetic art; the improvisational cooking; and the onomatopoeia of the characters as they chop, splash, sizzle, squish, and eventually sssssslllllluuuurrrrrpppp!
Try this next: Oge Mora's Thank You, Omu! and Brian Floca's Keeping the City Going, two other upbeat books about the importance of communities working together. |
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| Outside in by Deborah Underwood; illustrated by Cindy DerbyWhat it's about: the omnipresence of nature -- Outside -- and the way it supports, surrounds, and beckons to Inside-focused humans.
What's inside: poetic text (Outside smells "sunbaked, fresh, and mysterious") and watercolour-washed, mixed-media art rife with the raw, organic beauty of nature.
Kids might also like: Brendan Wenzel's Inside Cat, another intriguing, gently philosophical book about perception and attention. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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