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| Uncle John's City Garden by Bernette G. Ford; illustrated by Frank MorrisonWhat it's about: Tomatoes, corn, lima beans, onions, and okra -- L'il Sissy and her siblings choose which seeds to sow in their Uncle John's city garden patch. Then they water and weed, watching the life cycle of plants unfurl day by day.
Don't miss: the verdant, stylized illustrations and the succotash recipe at the end!
About the author: This semi-autobiographical story is the final book from author and publishing pioneer Bernette G. Ford, who passed away in 2021. |
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The Superpower Sisterhood
by Jenna Bush Hager
What it's about: when two sets of sisters move across the street, Emma and the girls immediately form a club and discover that, if they work together, their skills become superpowers that come in handy as they try to help their neighborhood thrive.
Reviewers say: "The complexity of the plot makes this book best suited to elementary age readers, though the story is told through limited enough text that it is accessible to younger readers, as well. Filled with pastel colors and sparkly rainbow ribbons, the illustrations reinforce the magic that comes from finding friends with whom one truly connects."
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| Gigi and Ojiji by Melissa IwaiWhat it's about: Gigi is thrilled about meeting her Ojiji (grandfather), who's moving from Japan to the U.S. to live with Gigi's family. But when Ojiji arrives, he and Gigi keep misunderstanding each other. Maybe she needs a change of plans...
Who it's for: newly independent readers who can handle longer sentences, or those who might gain confidence from reading along with a caregiver.
Try this next: Meg Medina's Mango, Abuela, and Me, another tender tale of connection across cultural and generational lines. |
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My Moms Love Me
by Anna Membrino
What it is: an adorable story time book, perfect for reading aloud with its rhyming, rhythmic text, this picture book finds two mommies sharing a perfect day with their little one, from visiting animals on a farm to bedtime snuggles.
Reviewers say: "Ruiz's soft illustrations are outlined in multicolored lines and washed in flowery pastels; uncluttered, light-infused scenes radiantly capture the family's contentment. Together, pictures and text alike present a tender portrait of the moms' love for each other and their child."
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| Luli and the Language of Tea by Andrea Wang; illustrated by Hyewon YumWhat it's about: A potentially awkward and multilingual playdate among the kids of adult English language learners turns into a joyful sharing session when Luli brings her tea set and brews enough to give every kid a steaming cup.
Languages featured: Arabic, German, Hindi, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Turkish, with English transliterations.
Kids might also like: Donna Jo Napoli's Words to Make a Friend. |
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My Dad Is Always Working
by Hafsah Dabiri
What it's about: Abdullah only sees his Dad working! He feels upset when his Dad rushes to leave for work in the morning and doesn't have time to pick him up after school. When his teacher asks him to make a 'Jazak Allah Khair' card, the only person he can think of to thank is his Mum. Join Abdullah as he learns about the meaning of gratitude.
About the author: Born and raised in London Hafsah always wanted to write books that were relevant to her experiences and other peoples experiences who weren’t necessarily represented in children’s books.
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| The World Belonged to Us by Jacqueline Woodson; illustrated by Leo EspinosaThe setting: a Brooklyn neighborhood, "not so long ago," where school just let out for the summer and the kids are "free as air."
What's inside: Retro-style illustrations overflow with verve as they depict a multilingual group of kids sharing ice cream, making chalk drawings, chanting jump-rope rhymes, and staying out until the streetlights come on.
Try this next: Abdul-Razak Zachariah's The Night Is Yours, another joyful celebration of free-range kids in a caring community. |
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| Happy Right Now by Julie Berry; illustrated by Holly HatamWhat it is: a gentle story about emotional intelligence, told through easy-to-understand text and inviting mixed-media illustrations.
What happens: A little girl dreams up ideal scenarios for happiness -- like if she were popular, or if she had a unicorn -- only to realize that it's okay to feel her feelings as they happen, as well as reach for happiness in the present.
Series alert: Cranky Right Now, by the same author/illustrator duo, takes a similarly mindful approach to bad moods. |
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| See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle; illustrated by Mike WohnoutkaWhat it's about: When Max, an unassuming yellow dog, realizes that the story's unseen narrator is describing drastically different things than what appears on the page, he gets frustrated...and then he takes matters into his own paws.
Why kids might like it: The simple, instructional style of a typical easy reader is played for laughs in this metafictional romp. |
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| Why? by Adam Rex; illustrated by Claire KeaneWhat it's about: Supervillain Dr. X-Ray starts his quest for world domination at the local shopping mall, where his criminal career is abruptly halted by an even more powerful force: a little kid who won't stop asking him "why?"
Who it's for: kids who enjoy jokes taken to their most absurd conclusions, and caregivers who are all-too-familiar with the tenacity of an inquisitive child.
Reviewers say: "a storytime home run" (Booklist). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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