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Picture Books September 2024 |
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| Sometimes We Fall by Randall de Sève; illustrated by Kate GardinerSoothing, muted earth tones and a quietly matter-of-fact attitude distinguish this tale of risk and reward featuring an anxious cub, a steadfast mama bear, and the wobbly pursuit of a ripe, juicy plum. Read-alike: The Owl Who Dared by Stephanie Stansbie. |
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| We Are Definitely Human by X. FangWhen a flying saucer crashes on their farm, Mr. and Mrs. Li are ready to help, never questioning the big-eyed, blue-and-pink passengers, who insist that they're human beings from "Europe." A blend of sweetness and sly humor make this fable about kindness a standout. |
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| The Ship in the Window by Travis Jonker; illustrated by Matthew CordellIn a cabin by the lake live three creatures: the man who builds the titular model ship, the boy who longs to help him, and the mouse who dreams of sailing the high seas. With carefully cross-hatched pencil illustrations, this winsome nautical adventure will charm kids and adults alike. |
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| I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff; illustrated by Julie KwonThrough multiple drafts of a teacher-assigned apology letter, readers discover why Jack knocked over Zoe's block castle -- and that he really is sorry about it. Relatable emotions, a gentle tone, and humorous illustrations make I'm Sorry You Got Mad enjoyable as well as enlightening.
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| Noodles on a Bicycle by Kyo Maclear; illustrated by Gracey ZhangWelcome to midcentury Tokyo, where kids watch in awe as the talented demae -- delivery men -- cycle around the city with steaming towers of noodle trays. Lively, detail-rich illustrations harmonize with rhythmic text to evoke the sensory wonders of a distinct time and place. Read-alike: Andrea Wang's Magic Ramen. |
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| We Don't Eat Our Neighbors by Daniel J. MahoneyCan a hungry gator learn to adapt? That's the question faced by young alligator Herbert, who just moved from the swamp to the suburbs and can't stop nibbling the local kids. With cartoony art to offset the macabre undertones, this offbeat read will appeal to fans of Ryan T. Higgins’ We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and James Marshall's modern classics. |
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| Clack, Clack! Smack! A Cherokee Stickball Story by Traci Sorell; illustrated by Joseph ErbIn this uplifting, own voices book, a game of stickball helps Cherokee kid Vann focus on team spirit over his own fears of falling short. Peppered with Tsalagi words (glossary included) and featuring attention-grabbing gameplay, this sports story is a crowd-pleaser. |
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| One Small Spark: A Tikkun Olam Story by Ruth Spiro; illustrated by Victoria Tentler-KrylovIn a spirited demonstration of tikkun olam (a Jewish philosophy to "repair the world"), one little girl rallies her classmates to restore a derelict playground in their city neighborhood, creating ripples of connection and goodwill. Bright and busy illustrations match the tone of this inspiring tale. Read-alike: Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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