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This book is sure to be a hit beyond Valentine’s Day and is a great addition to early reader sections and for kids who love funny books.
This warm family story will resonate with youngest children everywhere, regardless of a particular holiday or season. Highly recommended.
This story reflects the inclusivity of the Lunar New Year and the love people have for one another as they celebrate a holiday that brings the community together.
Not an essential purchase, but a decent addition to library Easter collections for its depiction of imaginative play.
An exceptional, heartfelt Eid story that gently impresses upon readers that community is about both giving and receiving.
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Ten Little Leprechauns
With limited quality titles centered on St. Patrick’s Day, this book is a charming and worthwhile addition to any holiday collection.
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Guess Who? I Love You!
A charming read-with-me experience in the tradition of many door-based, lift-the-flap board books.
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Along Came a Spider: In Spring
A good additional purchase where transitional graphic novels are in demand.
A welcome addition for collections seeking more representation of Muslim characters and an entertaining read for grade school students who enjoy realistic fiction with a dash of humor.
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Mystery in the Grand Canyon
A thought-provoking, if uneven, novel best suited for strong readers ready to grapple with layered themes; teachers may find it most effective as a guided read-aloud or small group discussion text rather than an independent reading choice.
A simple story for those seeking to add to their lower elementary graphic novel collection.
A humorous and engaging read-aloud with wide appeal; a strong choice for storytime and preschool collections.
An enjoyable learn-to-read vowels set. Great for new readers at home or in the classroom.
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Aya Has Never Seen a Bear
As a beautiful introduction to the Oroqen people or a subtle look at the environment, this book would be a powerful choice for ecologically themed story hours.
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I Am a Bon Dancer
This title is highly recommended for school libraries, offering rich opportunities for discussions on heritage, history, and community.
A solid story about a positive experience with a first haircut; this is a good choice for libraries needing books about people in the community for young readers.
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Mysterious Things
Part vocabulary building and part philosophy lesson, this is great for sparking the imagination of readers to find out more about mysteries in this world.
A spot-on cautionary tale and a perfect addition to any library’s collection of folktales and myths. Recommended.
A nice addition for libraries wishing to expand their classic canon English literature collection.
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Is It Spring?
A lighthearted book for preschoolers who ask these kinds of questions and need Henkes’s kind of answers.
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Lydia Loves Bugs
Whether bug lovers or bug dodgers, they’ll be drawn into Lydia’s enthusiasm. Add this playful, fact-filled pick to the shelves.
Flett’s sentiments shine but never overwhelm in this simple message of love; it’s a first choice for any library’s picture book collection.
This is a terrific book to read aloud when some humor is needed, or classroom pizza parties are about to commence.
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Mari and the Great Market Swap
A vibrant tale of island life, quick thinking, and community building, ripe for the classroom or group sharing.
A wonderful choice for Spanish-language chapter book collections, this title will have readers wanting to dive into the other series entries.
Calderón’s concise celebratory text is an essential bilingual reference for the middle grade classroom.
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Maisy va al dentista
This beloved and well-known series will be a delight to find in the children’s Spanish section. A solid staple for any Spanish-language collection: reassuring, vibrant, and informative.
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El tiburón blanco
Realistic illustrations and lovely Spanish text come together to create an informative, enjoyable, and almost peaceful nonfiction picture book about what is often thought of as a fierce predator. A wonderful addition to Spanish-language nonfiction for children.
A recommended, entertaining, and educational bilingual adaptation that will be a great resource for language learning.
A high-quality book that combines mystery and fun with math and learning. Highly recommended for the dual-language format and bilingual story time.
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Solitary Animals: Introverts of the Wild/Animales solitarios: Los introvertidos de la naturaleza
Purchase for browsable nonfiction collections, especially where there’s a gap on bilingual titles.
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Tu camioneta
A gentle book perfect for reading at bedtime, and for all board book collections.
This nonfiction picture book has a place in every collection. This would also make a great curricular tie-in.
An engaging rendition of this must-have YA response to Casey McQuiston’s popular Red, White & Royal Blue.
A wonderful addition in all formats that is sure to spark joy and hope as well as big conversations.
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Death by Whoopee Cushion
This lighthearted middle grade mystery tackles a heavy subject—the power of friendship and family
This engaging and detailed book is an excellent addition to school library collections. Its unique blend of artistic digital illustrations and fascinating biological content about these often-misunderstood ocean creatures makes it a worthwhile purchase for science and nature sections.
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H Is for Hiking
For shelves about the great outdoors, here’s a way to invite young children into the joys of hiking and connecting with nature.
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Puffins!
An appealing dive into the life and environment of puffins for classroom or individual reads.
An informative visual feast that celebrates the natural world on the other side of the door.
This phenomenal historical account of the Alabama River is a must-purchase for all library collections.
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Jazz Davies Skips a Beat
A solid read that tackles the challenges of a tween realizing she’s bisexual, the pressures of growing up too fast, and discovering who your real friends are.
A recommended purchase, great for fans of Janae Marks or Dusti Bowling.
Chang’s latest is a welcome addition to any middle school historical fiction collection and will surely attract readers drawn to impactful stories told through lyrical verse.
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Wallflower
An astute and emotional story of the courage it takes to truly accept oneself and to love others for who they are.
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The Lionharts: Book 1
Intriguing and dramatic, this is a fantastic introduction to middle grade fantasy from the author of Star Scouts.
A solid purchase for upper elementary and middle school library collections where realistic reads and heartwarming magical stories are popular.
A fun graphic novel with cute characters, recommended for mystery and animal lovers alike.
An excellent coming-of-age graphic novel from the author of Pumpkinheads, great for tweens and teens learning more about themselves and what they want from their future.
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The Star of Moon Village
A heartfelt, fast-paced look at courage, connection, and discovery among the stars, purchase where sci-fi is popular.
Ultimately, the patience required to juggle multiple plotlines make this an additional selection for the middle grade magical realism audience.
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Valentine’s Day in the Village
A community-oriented Valentine’s Day story to sweeten any library holiday collection.
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Tiny Bear’s Easter Prayer
A charming book that will be in high demand for Christian families wanting an Easter read-aloud.
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A Stickler Valentine
A whimsical holiday read with standout artwork, recommended for most collections.
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The Hoppity Wheels on the Bus
Add to collections where more secular Easter books are in demand.
A thoughtful, if uneven, resource for introducing a wider range of Jewish holidays to young audiences.
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Lucky New Year: Colors
This delightful introduction to colors, Mandarin Chinese, and Lunar New Year traditions is recommended for general purchase.
An excellent and informative book to introduce toddlers to many of the Lunar New Year traditions.
This joyful, culturally rich introduction to Lunar New Year is a fantastic addition to any collection.
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Grumpy Monkey Father’s Day Fuss
This Father’s Day tale is a welcome and meaningful addition to any collection.
A strong addition to school and public library collections, this is ideal for young readers, especially those interested in learning about family traditions, Ramadan, or the joy of preparing special meals together.
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Leonard Grows a Haunted Garden
A simple story with lots of charm, this is a nice addition to any fall book collection.
Raidah Shah Idil joins us to talk about her new book, How to Free a Jinn.
A queer Romeo and Juliet, a memoir from a member of the Exonerated Five, pretend magic, and more!
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"This is the episode of Kate being annoyed by the silliest of things." In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday we tackle a 1987 publication, complete with kohlrabi.
Another hit from Pilkey, sure to be popular with his many fans, this is a multi-copy purchase for any library serving young people (and adults!).
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The Dragon and the Sun Lotus
An excellent and sometimes bittersweet conclusion to a sweeping story filled with romance, drama, and adventure.
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