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| How Dinosaurs Went Extinct: A Safety Guide by Ame Dyckman; illustrated by Jennifer HarneyThe question: A young museum-goer wonders exactly how dinosaurs went extinct.
The answers: are provided by an imaginative parent, who suggests fates ranging from cautionary ("Gallimimus ran with scissors") to just plain silly ("Compsoagnathus stood in shopping carts"). Each dino demise is depicted in funny exaggerated artwork.
Read-aloud ready: phonetic guides for every dinosaur name are included for easy pronunciation. |
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NO is all I know!
by Chris Grabenstein
When his cousin Jess, who loves the word YES, comes to visit Oliver McSnow, who ONLY says NO, Oliver suddenly finds his world opening up in a most wonderful way.
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Mommy Time
by Monique James-Duncan
Following a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mom, this warm, revealing picture book builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of “Mommy Time.”
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Snake's Big Mistake
by Sarah Kurpiel
Snake loves art class--until his clay pot breaks and he makes a terrible decision.
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| The Artist by Ed VereWhat it's about: Inspired by the beauty she sees in the world, a rainbow-colored young creature revels in making art. Her murals -- illustrated with the verve of a real child's drawings -- delight her neighbors. But is the thrill of creation worth facing the inevitable setbacks?
The takeaway: "Mistakes are how you learn! Heart is what matters. And your art is full of heart...keep going!"
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| All of Us by Kathryn Erskine; illustrated by Alexandra BoigerWhat it is: a gentle, feel-good affirmation of difference and celebration of unity, emphasizing the importance of global interconnectedness.
How it's told: in rhyming couplets accompanied by heartwarming illustrations of a diverse group of children on a magical boat journey around the world.
For fans of: Alexandra Penfold's All Are Welcome and Pat Zietlow Miller's Be Kind. |
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The World and Everything In It
by Kevin Henkes
Illuminating key social and emotional concepts such as belonging, self-awareness and community, this brilliant must-have picture book encourages children to be curious about the world around them and where they fit in.
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| Thank You, Omu! by Oge MoraWhat it's about: When Omu cooks her thick red stew, the mouth-watering aroma draws all the neighbors to her door. Everyone gets a steaming bowlful...except for Omu herself.
Why kids might like it: they'll be reassured by the cheery, textured collage art, as well as the heartwarming way in which Omu's neighbors return her kindness.
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| You Matter by Christian RobinsonWhat it is: a playful and inclusive look at how all living things -- from microscopic organisms to planets to people like you -- are important and valuable.
Why kids might like it: Sprightly poetry and endearing illustrations offer a variety of perspectives, demonstrating how things can look different from another point of view. |
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Each Kindness
by Jacqueline Woodson
When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong by making fun of new student Maya's clothes and refusing to play with her.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Chester Library
250 W Main St.
Chester, New Jersey 07930
(908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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