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Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a Hindu festival celebrating spring. Young readers will enjoy these colorful picture books about the holiday.
Science fiction is fun, curious, and adventurous. It bends the reality of our world and stretches our imaginations to explore all the “what ifs” floating within our universe.
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These collections gather poems about nature, imagination, and creativity. Share them with young readers to open up a world of possibilities.
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For all collections, this is a fond twin memorial both to a dog and to a beloved writer and artist.
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My First Book of Evolution
Perfect for students just beginning their study of evolution or for those who need a refresher, this is a worthy addition to the shelves.
A delightful outdoor handbook to ignite curiosity and a passion for nature, this is a great resource for nature units as well as hands-on activities to bring a creative writing program to life.
A solid biography and an important addition to law and LGBTQIA+ collections.
Best suited to a more intimate reading setting, this book celebrates positive homeschooling experiences for elementary school-aged readers.
Not so much a picture book biography as a soaring, enticing tribute to a strong and distinctive artist.
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Here Is a Book
Focused on capturing the creative process and its power to, in turn, inspire further creation, this title is broad in scope; the wide landscapes and tight vignettes will encourage young people to find the stories around themselves in places large and small.
This book presents compelling information about the history of space travel and the Earthrise image but may struggle to compete with highly colorful, image-rich space books.
Full of interesting information about scat but would likely appeal to a limited audience. An additional purchase.
Gripping and wrenching. A must for all libraries.
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Look, Baby, Look! At Home
A solid addition to library collections, perfect for encouraging observation skills.
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Hello Hello Numbers
A must-have for all libraries; this introduces one of the most fascinating aspects of the language to a group who just loves learning.
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Sisters Are Sisters Forever
A valuable addition for libraries seeking more inclusive and relatable titles about sibling connections.
A popular choice for libraries and a great tool for encouraging relaxation and mindfulness.
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Curious Me! Feelings
A great resource for supporting emotional literacy in early learners and their families.
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Oink and Moo Paint a Barn
With cheerful digital illustrations and opportunities for learning, this title is a supplemental purchase for most shelves.
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Read-and-Play Rocket
A stellar choice for libraries, classrooms, and space lovers everywhere.
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My First Book of Camping
Perfect for inspiring families to explore nature together, this title is a wonderful addition to collections where camping is valued in the community.
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Trees Stand Tall
This title is a lovely blend of education and storytelling, perfect for shared family reading or classroom use.
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When a Butterfly Goes to School
This title is best as a supplemental addition to collections.
This title fills a vital gap in the board book collection and is a must-have for all shelves.
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Well Done, Immy!
A delightful choice for toddlers gaining confidence as they develop new skills.
An excellent addition for all early reader collections.
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Search for the Silver Shell
Fantasy writing for new-ish readers is growing increasingly robust, and this exciting series starter is proof.
This wonderful story about friendship and solving a mystery is sure to be a great addition to any elementary library section.
A light science fiction/fantasy story about getting along through cooperation. A good choice where stories about siblings are needed.
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Cats Love Books, Too
This is a fun, cozy read to remind everyone how wonderful it is to share books with those they love, whether two legs or four.
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The Treasure of the Dinosaurs
An action-filled adventure with pirates and dinosaurs, this colorful picture book is a great choice for all collections.
Visually appealing for the intended audience, with a message centered on acceptance and repaying hurtful actions with kindness, this work is full of warmth and sensitivity toward its audience. Highly recommended.
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The Great Dinosaur Sleepover
This book will soothe familiar anxieties, and will be good for parents and educators, too.
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Odder: An Otter’s Story
A picture book with too much plot combined with complex character development; the result is a tale that may be too heavy for picture book readers.
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A Sky That Sings
Ideal for any educator teaching listening skills or the science of birding, this book is also an inclusive tool perfect for a variety of content connections, including science and ELA.
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My Friend May
Readers can reflect on great stories of their own encounters with beloved animal friends and share their tales with others. A delightful quick read.
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If You Were Here
A gentle book dealing with grief, told through the lens of the natural world.
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Papilio
An ambitious attempt to explain the life cycle of a butterfly to readers who are acquiring literacy.
Look no further for a sweet story of animal friends in a friendly, decodable text.
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Sadie Mouse Wrecks the House
A fun romp many children will relate to and educators will appreciate. One for the sibling shelves.
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Miya Wears Orange
A solid choice for schools and libraries seeking a tie-in to programs on residential schools or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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And There Was Music
A colorful and engaging book; this is a worthwhile addition wherever music themed stories or richly illustrated books are in demand.
Readers will relish the doggone humor and joyous artwork with a canine point-of-view.
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The Playdate
While this title offers readers from all backgrounds quite a bit of food for thought and rich discussion, it is an additional purchase for most elementary school libraries at this time.
PREMIUM
Giant Parsnip Soup
Counting and cooking is a perfect combination for the preschool and kindergarten set. Recommended.
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The Gathering Table
Beautiful illustrations and rhythmic writing make this a wonderful read-aloud book about family “love, hope, pride, and freedom.”
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Abuelita’s Song
A beautiful purchase allowing libraries to share a bilingual story of a family’s love. Give to fans of Robert Munsch’s Love You Forever.
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Biscuit’s Puppy Sleepover
A must-have for preschool classrooms and to have on hand for families with young children.
A cut above the usual chapter book fare, this series is for clever kids who want a little substance and magic to their laughs.
Ariana is the kind, thoughtful friend every child would love to have. This delightful series is perfect for kids transitioning out of beginning readers.
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I Want It!
The relatable story and structured repetition of both vocabulary and plot elements makes this a solid choice for emerging readers.
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My Vesak: Day of Buddha
This engaging and educational title helps to fill an existing gap in children’s literature and will be a welcome addition to any picture book or holiday collection.
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A Festa for Luana
A rare representation of the Brazilian celebration Festa Junina, this tender story of identity and belonging will linger in the hearts of readers.
A comprehensive overview of this celebration in language that is easy for emerging readers. Highly recommended for all collections.
PREMIUM
The Juneteenth Alphabet
This book will serve as a basic but informative text for elementary students to gain exposure not only to Juneteenth but also to equality, diversity, and acceptance.
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Father’s Day, Here I Come!
A fun addition to the poetry section of early elementary libraries.
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A Card for My Mom
An excellent addition to diversify literature collections, highly recommended for libraries with high Indian student populations.
A supplementary purchase for collections needing more books about Juneteenth.
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Dino-Birthday
Combining birthdays and dinosaurs is a perfect match. This book is guaranteed to have high circulation
While not an essential purchase, this book is a valuable addition to Eid collections or for families experiencing big life changes.
PREMIUM
Tell Me About Juneteenth
. Highly recommended for purchase for any picture book or holiday collection.
A lovely picture book that shares a fun tradition many families enjoy during Easter, this bilingual picture book is perfect for children’s collections and a great holiday choice.
A significant and very sweet collection. Recommended where folklore and short stories are popular.
This beautifully crafted, culturally rich story celebrates diversity and will resonate with middle grade readers. Pavi’s journey encourages empathy and curiosity, making this an excellent addition to classroom and library collections.
As powerful and triumphant as the first book, this eye-opening read belongs on all shelves.
PREMIUM
Heidi: A Graphic Novel
A well-developed adventure with wide appeal for those looking for longer realistic stories. Strongly recommended for graphic novel collections.
This mecha book is a good choice for those seeking action-based stories or anyone looking for an entry to manga.
Brimming with luminous artwork, this coming-of-age graphic novel is a perfect pick for fans of Ghostbusters, Stranger Things, and other paranormal stories that feature unlikely heroes.
PREMIUM
Chess Club: The Winning Move
This is an uplifting addition to library collections for newly confident middle grade readers.
Recommended for its realistic depictions of mental illness, family struggles, and emotional growth, especially where writers like Jasmine Warga and others are popular.
PREMIUM
Daybreaker
For fans of Percy Jackson folklore, magic, secrets, and strong, underestimated heroines.
This thrilling adventure mystery will capture the spirit of play in every reader, making it a perfect addition to any library’s middle grade collection.
PREMIUM
Afia in the Land of Wonders
A reimagining of a classic of children’s literature, this will be particularly enjoyed by readers who are interested in myths and fairy tales from diverse cultures; recommended for middle school.
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Speak Up, Santiago!
An enjoyable story about learning Spanish and much more, this first installment in the “Hillside Valley” series is a perfect addition graphic novel collections.
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Shred or Dead
Packed with absurdity and nods to skateboarding culture, this graphic novel holds appeal for fans of cartoons and might just entice those kids who frequent library parking lots with their boards.
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Don’t Cause Trouble
Perfectly capturing the experience of navigating middle school as the child of immigrants, this heartfelt and funny title is a must-have for all middle grade graphic novel collections.
With enchanting artwork and profound storytelling, this debut offers windows and mirrors into the grieving process, and will move readers to tears
PREMIUM
Summer of Rocks
A heartwarming story for fans of Reina Telgemeier’s Sisters and other realistic fiction, this is recommended for library collections where such titles are popular.
PREMIUM
Benny on the Case
A heartfelt character-driven mystery featuring a neurodivergent male protagonist that explores friendship, belonging, and family, this is a story perfect for fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, Gayle Forman’s Not Nothing, and Gordon Korman’s Restart.
A timely coming-of-age tale that crafts important connections to current social and political issues while engaging readers.
PREMIUM
Rebellion 1776
A must-buy for historical fiction collections, especially where Anderson’s Chains and Fever 1793 are popular.
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