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I love Saturdays y domingos
by Alma Flor Ada
A young girl enjoys the similarities and the differences between her English-speaking and Spanish-speaking grandparents.
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Rain!
by Linda Ashman
As an old man grumbles his way through a rainy morning, spreading gloom, his neighbor, a young child, spreads cheer while hopping through puddles in frog-themed rainwear
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Where's Rodney?
by Carmen Bogan
..Rodney is a restless student, but when his class takes a trip to the park, he finally has something to sit still for
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The rain stomper
by Addie K. Boswell
When it begins to rain and storm on the day of her big parade, Jazmin--a baton twirler--stomps, shouts, and does all she can think of to drive the rain away.
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Marisol McDonald doesn't match
by Monica Brown
A creative, unique, bilingual Peruvian Scottish-American-soccer-playing artist celebrates her uniqueness
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Shin-chi's canoe
by Nicola I. Campbell
Forced to use only their English names and not speak to their siblings at school, Shinchi holds fast to the canoe given to him by his father and looks forward to the day when the salmon return to the river, hopeful that things will then improve for his family and the tribe he loves.
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Shi-shi-etko by Nicola I. CampbellShi-shi-etko just has four days until she will have to leave her family and everything she knows to attend residential school. She spends her last precious days at home treasuring and appreciating the beauty of her world: the dancing sunlight, the tall grass, each shiny rock, the tadpoles in the creek, her grandfather’s paddle song.
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Jabari Tries by Gaia CornwallMaking a flying machine can be frustrating, but a partner and a little patience just might help Jabari's invention soar. A story about perseverance, problem solving and asking for help can turn an inventive thought into brilliant reality.
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Jabari jumps
by Gaia Cornwall
Passing tests in swimming class that give him the confidence to try jumping off the diving board, little Jabari stretches his muscles and squeezes his dad's hand when the big moment arrives, in a story that celebrates finding one's courage. A first picture book.
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Seeing into tomorrow : Haiku by Richard Wright
by Richard Wright
A selection of haiku poems by the acclaimed 20th-century African-American writer stands as an accessible introduction to his work and reflects the timeless and ubiquitous realities of African-American youth. Illustrated by award-winning artist of The Neighborhood Mother Goose.
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Last Stop on Market Street
by Matt de la Pena
A young boy rides the bus across town with his grandmother and learns to appreciate the beauty in everyday things.
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Wild berries = : Pikaci-mīnisa
by Julie Flett
Clarence, a young Cree Indian, and his grandmother pick blueberries together as they sing, look out for the animals, and enjoy sampling the fruit.
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Tommy can't stop
by Tim Federle
The Broadway dancer and author of the award-winning Better Nate Than Ever presents the story of exuberant little Tommy, whose family enrolls him in a tap class where he can unleash his endless bouncing, leaping and clomping energies.
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Hello goodbye dog
by Maria Gianferrari
A faithful dog who loves nothing more than to help his girl chews through tethers and escapes from crates, their home and the backyard in order to follow her to locations where dogs are not allowed. By the author of Coyote Moon and the award-winning illustrator of MINE!
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Emma's rainy day
by Jane Gillespie
An imaginative girl enjoys an adventure one rainy day in Hawaii.
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Hannah's Way
by Linda Glaser
In rural Minnesota in 1932, Hannah, a young orthodox Jewish girl, deals with being the new girl in class.
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Lailah's lunchbox : a Ramadan story
by Reem Faruqi
Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Scrabble.
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Hush! : a Thai lullaby
by Minfong Ho
Vivid ink and cutpaper illustrations accompany the bedtime story in rhyme of one mother's efforts to keep all the animalsfrom the mosquito to the elephantquiet when their noise threatens to wake up her baby. A Caldecott Honor Book.
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Into the snow
by Yuki Kaneko
"Into the Snow is an exuberant story told in the child's own voice. Celebrating immediacy and exploration, along with the tender bond between mother and child, this is a story that feels good, the way all real things do"
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Peekaboo morning
by Rachel Isadora
Little ones can play a game of peekaboo with a toddler who is trying to find Mommy, Daddy, Puppy, Grandma, and Grandpa, in an enchanting board book filled with pastel illustrations.
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The snowy day
by Ezra Jack Keats
Vivid full-color illustrations capture a young boy's delight in the first snowfall of the year, in a board book edition of the Caldecott Medal-winning classic.
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Big red lollipop
by Rukhsana Khan
Forced to bring her little sister along to a birthday party, Rubina is mortified when her younger sibling demands to win every game and steals Rubina's red lollipop party favor.
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Sweetest Kulu
by Celina Kalluk
An Inuit mother sings to her Kulu--or baby--about animals and other elements in their Arctic world and the gifts they bring to the child, from the summer sun's warm light to Arctic hare's love, muskox's power, and caribou's patience
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Please, puppy, please
by Spike Lee
When two toddlers take on the responsibility of caring for their first pet, a precocious little pup, the little ones quickly realize that they are going to have their hands full as they chase after the energetic new family member who prefers to live by his own rules!
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The ugly vegetables
by Grace Lin
A little girl thinks her mother's garden is the ugliest in the neighborhood until she discovers that flowers might look and smell pretty but Chinese vegetable soup smells best of all. Includes a recipe
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A big bed for Little Snow
by Grace Lin
A heartwarming companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning A Big Mooncake for Little Star celebrates the first snowfall of a child’s life in the story of a little boy who struggles to resist jumping on his fluffy new bed. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A big mooncake for Little Star
by Grace Lin
Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama's request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night
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Lola gets a cat
by Anna McQuinn
Wanting a cat even though Mommy says that caring for a pet is a lot of work, young Lola reads a library book about cat care and practices with a stuffed animal before finding a wonderful new friend at an animal shelter.
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Donovan's big day
by Lesléa Newman
From the moment Donovan wakes in the morning, he painstakingly prepares for his special role in the wedding ceremony of his two mothers
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Sparkle boy
by Lesléa Newman
"Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has--a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet--but Jessie does not approve. After two boys tease Casey about his appearance, Jessie evolves to a place of acceptance and celebration of her gender creative younger brother"
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Bee-bim bop!
by Linda Sue Park
In bouncy, rhyming text, a hungry Korean-American child tells about helping her mother make bee-bim bop--a traditional Korean dish of rice, meat, and vegetables--as they shop for the ingredients, prepare the meal, set the table, and finally sit down with the family to enjoy the child's favorite dish. Reprint.
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My brother Charlie
by Holly Robinson Peete
A young girl proudly describes her relationship with her autistic brother, evaluating the ways in which he is like other children, the withdrawing behaviors that mark his disorder and the many qualities that make him unique, from his piano talent to his special way with animals.
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Home lovely
by Lynne Rae Perkins
Moving to a trailer in the middle of nowhere, Tiffany feels lonely during her mother's busy working days, until she starts a garden and befriends Bob the mailman, two acts that transform her home into a lovely place to be.
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Max found two sticks
by J. Brian Pinkney
Although he doesn't feel like talking, a young boy responds to questions by drumming on various objects, including a bucket, hat boxes, and garbage cans, echoing the city sounds around him.
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Thank you, Mr. Falker
by Patricia Polacco
Growing out of the author's own gratitude to a special teacher from her childhood, an illustrated story features a little girl whose reading problem is alleviated thanks to a dapper, fun-loving teacher who recognizes her potential.
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Raising dragons
by Jerdine Nolen
Although her parents are initially leery about their daughter's new friendship with Hank, the baby dragon, their opinion changes with time as they discover just how wonderfully charming, helpful, and friendly Hank truly is.
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When we were alone
by David Robertson
"When a young girl helps tend to her grandmother's garden, she begins to notice things that make her curious. Why does her grandmother have long, braided hair and beautifully colored clothing? Why does she speak another language and spend so much time with her family? As she asks her grandmother about these things, she is told about life in a residential school a long time ago, where all of these things were taken away. When We Were Alone is a story about a difficult time in history, and, ultimately, one of empowerment and strength."
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Drawn together
by
Minh Lê
Struggling throughout a visit with his grandfather when they cannot speak each other's language, a young boy discovers their mutual love of art and storytelling during a shared session of drawing that helps them form a bond beyond words. Illustrated by the Caldecott Award-winning artist of The Adventures of Beekle. 35,000 first printing
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Town is by the sea
by Joanne Schwartz
A young boy begins a poignant summer day marked by the sounds of the sea, a visit to his grandfather's grave and a simple family meal while he reflects on his father's work digging for coal deep beneath the ocean. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Sidewalk Flowers.
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Sona and the wedding game
by Kashmira Sheth
Unsure of what to do when, during her first experience with a traditional Indian wedding, she is given the task of stealing the groom's shoes, young Sona finds unexpected assistance from her annoying cousin, Vishal.
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Millions of snowflakes
by Mary McKenna Siddals
While a little girl partakes in many delightful adventures in the snow, she counts each falling snowflake, in a whimsical book with rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations that introduces young readers to basic counting skills.
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Jingle dancer
by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee, or Creek, Nation, borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow, in a picture book that includes a note about the jingle dance tradition and its regalia.
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Ladybug Girl and the big snow
by David Soman
Bundling up for a fun-filled day in the wintery outdoors with Bingo, Lulu becomes frustrated when she encounters numerous snowy challenges that compel her to draw on her Ladybug Girl optimism.
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Ming goes to school
by Deirdre Sullivan
Making new friends and introducing them to old friends when she starts preschool, young Ming fearlessly joins in fun-filled activities but is challenged to be brave when her classmates invite her to try going on the big red slide.
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Looking for Bongo
by Eric Velasquez
Looking everywhere for his missing stuffed toy, a little boy enlists the aid of his abuela, mother, father and cat before discovering the toy behind his father's drums and setting a trap to catch the culprit that hid it there.
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Susan laughs
by Jeanne Willis
Being in a wheelchair doesn't slow this youngster down as she spends a busy day playing with her friends, riding a horse, and swimming with her father, showing that disabled children enjoy many of the same activities as everyone else.
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A beach tail
by Karen Lynn Williams
When his father tells him not to leave the lion he is drawing on the beach, a little boy starts making a very, very long tail--and a trail to follow back
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Carmela full of wishes
by Matt de la Peña
Carmela, finally old enough to run errands with her brother, tries to think of the perfect wish, while his wish seems to be that she stayed home
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Amy Wu and the perfect bao
by
Kat Zhang
Loving to help her family members prepare delicious Chinese bao buns, fearless young Amy Wu is frustrated when her bao keep coming out all wrong, before a creative idea gives her another chance to perfect her skills. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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