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¡Sal de ahí, Topo!
A beautiful Spanish-language picture book about worries and friendship that is a great choice for children’s SEL collections.
A heartfelt and inspiring story and a strong choice for library collections, especially where bilingual titles and stories about perseverance and the arts are valued.
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Body Beautiful
Important lessons on bodily autonomy, consent, diversity, and self-love wrapped up in an age-appropriate hug of a book.
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Benjamin Grows a Garden
This touching story of a mother and son planting vegetables for the season would be a great addition to any library’s nature or gardening collection.
A lovely look at the seasons, an excellent choice for story time, that shows the sensory experience of a child who is never depicted as anything but whole.
The predictable, lesson-y nature of the story will likely keep young listeners from returning for additional readings.
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A Pond, a Poet, and Three Pests
This an excellent book to include in units on teaching poetry.
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We Always Had Wings
Snow’s cinematic vision is mesmerizing; this is recommended for school libraries and older picture book readers.
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Rain and the Reading Horse
Children will enjoy this sensitive and nuanced story focused on social and emotional themes.
This is a perfect fit for SEL lessons about owning up to one’s mistakes and asking for forgiveness. A must-buy and ideal read-aloud for all libraries.
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Miss Search and Mr. Find
Fans of more challenging search-and-find books will enjoy the intricate artwork and the visual challenge this title delivers; upper elementary students may enjoy the hunt as well.
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Glitter Kittens
A solid addition to picture book collections, best for libraries looking for quirky stories to add to their rotation.
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Why We Need Aunts
A charming tale that will certainly be enjoyed by aunts and their loved ones.
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Stella and Roger Are on the Move
Fine if you need a book on the subject, but unnecessary for a robust collection.
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Maya’s Big Question
A must-read during Women’s History Month, this is a solid purchase for every library.
This is a delightful and highly recommended picture book that celebrates imagination, communication, and the power of forming new friendships. It supports social-emotional learning (SEL) by encouraging openness, curiosity, and embracing unexpected connections, making it ideal for school libraries.
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The Naming of Aki
Regardless of flaws, this book is a welcome addition. It’s a a beautifully illustrated and gentle retelling that will remind young people of the duty to care for the planet.
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My Backyard Used To Be
A meaningful addition to school and public libraries, as well as a lovely choice for readers to take home, where they can consider their own neighborhood’s history.
This book offers a unique and engaging blend of fictional storytelling and scientific education, making it an excellent addition to school library collections. It celebrates themes of self-identity, bravery, and understanding scientific concepts in a fun, accessible way, making it valuable for young readers and for social-emotional learning.
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City Farm
A satisfying story that also could be useful for discussions about our need for natural spaces or about what community means.
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Salon Saturday
A joyful celebration of both individuality and community and a great purchase for public libraries, pre-schools, and lower elementary schools.
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Take a Walk with the Wind
This may be the story that sends readers off to research other ancient stories from China. And Treelings certainly feel like a merch moment waiting to happen.
Heartfelt and moving, this is an exceptional and a must-have for the shelves helping children deal with divorce and other challenges.
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Little Rebels
A great choice for an Earth Day story time, this book is applicable all year round. Readers will enjoy the colorful illustrations and strong message Morales delivers.
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Super Nani and Captain Yaz
A meaningful choice for enthusiastic five-years-olds, this will also work for students in the lower elementary grades.
Readers will enjoy this easygoing but slight story about perseverance and friendship.
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Dragon Flower
A secondary purchase where folktales are popular or in need of modern reinvigoration.
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Charlotte’s New Moccasins
A valuable resource, especially for libraries looking to expand their collections of books about North American peoples.
A fantastic purchase for libraries serving English and Spanish-speaking communities, this would also make a good choice for bilingual story time.
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Los seis que buscaron la Navidad
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities or with bilingual programs, especially around the holiday.
PreS-Gr 3–A look at the immigrant experience through the eyes of a young girl named Rocío...
[needed] Perfect for ages 3-6 or anyone looking to build their Spanish/English vocabulary.
This bilingual book about children pursing their dreams is a buy for libraries with a large Latinx community and an additional purchase for those with a smaller Spanish children’s collection.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities or with bilingual programs.
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Never Give a Baby a Library Card
Not a necessary purchase, but by the end, readers will be in total agreement: babies and library cards don’t mix. Or do they?
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A City Dream
With an aspirational scenario that many children will relate to, this is recommended for purchase for all picture book collections.
This is a perfect book for bedtime; likely to be a favorite and widely circulated.
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Ruby Maps Her World
Educators have plenty of other books to choose from, so place this in Yolen collections or where there is a need for more poetic, loosely defined looks at cartography.
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I See You Sing
A very mild book that is best left to home use, for one-on-one readings and perhaps further discussion about emotions.
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The Pirate Moms
An excellent pick for pirate-themed story hour and sure to be a hit with young readers and their adult crews.
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Green Hippo
A visually striking and well-intentioned story about acceptance and diversity, with a quiet affirmation of friendship at its heart. A solid addition to collections exploring identity, emotions, and belonging.
With digitally rendered illustrations that have the quality of faded color photographs, Mandin lifts up a story that reminds readers that all children deserve protection, care, and joy in their lives.
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Brume: The Dragon Awakens
A quirky, darkly whimsical graphic/picture book hybrid best suited for bold young readers; libraries may want to shelve with a content advisory.
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Baby Loves Sports
Baby-pleasing photographs with active youngsters and adults will get even small children reaching for the sports equipment nearby and going out to play. For all board book collections.
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I Love You So Much!
Not essential, but it’s a whole lot of love in relatively few pages, and children won’t mind the sugarcoated sentiments.
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Rabbit’s Feat
An excellent purchase for story times focused on teamwork, empathy, and the power of quiet determination.
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Just Another Perfect Day
A solid if sentimental purchase for any collection serving young children and families.
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Little Robin’s Book of Birds
A sweet, accessible look at the avian world, ideal for one-on-one reading.
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Shibu’s Tail
Shibu’s tail is a perfect starting point to get readers talking about the complexities of human emotions, and a great reminder that hiding feelings isn’t fun.
Will picture book readers take up the message in this dazzling display of artistic versatility, that art is something they can make themselves as well as admire in books and on museum walls? Of course they will.
From the informative bilingual poems to the incredible artwork, this title is a great choice to learn more about these important peoples. A must-have for children’s book collections.
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Hazel Is All That
This book could be relevant to early discussions around emotional awareness and self-acceptance; an additional purchase for collections where SEL-themed books are valued.
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We Go Slow
A vibrant celebration of life’s simple moments for quieter story hours, reminding children to go slow, to pause, notice, and cherish their worlds.
A deeply affirming portrayal of sibling dynamics and growing up. Highly recommended for collections exploring family, emotional resilience, and love in all its quiet forms.
This gorgeously illustrated picture book about sisterhood is a must-purchase for all collections.
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The Day the Crayons Made Friends
For libraries with an established audience for these popular books, this installment is a worthwhile purchase.
This easy-to-enjoy story of two temperature-challenged creatures will be enjoyed on a hot summer day and throughout the year.
For story hours and read-alones, this is for dinosaur lovers and all readers
Gentle and loving, this is a ghost story for readers who are looking for something beyond the traditional scary ghost story for a tale of everlasting connection. Wistful and wish-fulfillment personified: What reader has not hoped that a loved one long gone is near?
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Ai & Aiko and the Dinosaur Hug
This whisper-thin story is flat, lacking beauty and nuance, making this an optional purchase for school libraries.
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The Bread Bus
Simple language and a straightforward, low-stakes plot works as a read-aloud in classrooms or libraries and fits neatly into story time themes about food, community, and working together. It offers equal parts delight and gentle life lessons.
A peppy introduction to Hispanic Christmas traditions for young readers.
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Enchanted Night Before Christmas
While cozy in tone, the story follows a well-worn holiday arc grounded in magic, loss, and wish fulfillment.
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Tonight Is Krampus Night!
Sullivan and Persico make these friendly monsters heartwarming; readers will enjoy welcoming them to their holiday storytimes.
This fun, Spanish-language search-and-find is sure to provide enjoyable moments, especially during the holidays. A great addition to picture book collections.
Not an essential buy for libraries, but may be useful if additional holiday craft and family activities are needed.
Festive and educational, this title is an excellent choice for expanding holiday collections and introducing young readers to the traditions and spirit of Hanukkah.
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My Two Christmas Trees
This sensitive book addresses family change during an emotional time of year. A recommended purchase for social-emotional collections.
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Isabel’s Birthday Surprise
A sweet, realistic story of family, culture, and emotional resilience.
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Todos los besos del mundo
An excellent choice for Spanish-speaking communities and libraries.
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Cuando sepas nadar
A breathtaking picture book about the beauty of the water and the magic of swimming, perfect for Spanish-language collections for children.
This vibrant Spanish-language picture book is an excellent choice for children’s collections.
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La vuelta a un año
A beautiful addition to Spanish-language collections for children, with a compelling view of the passage of time.
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Don’t Eat Eustace
A vibrantly illustrated tale of finding friendship through creativity, this book is a strong addition to picture book collections and story hour shelves.
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I Can Help in the Neighborhood
This charming board book features a helpful group of familiar animals with an engaging story that will make for an enjoyable read for an audience just learning to help others.
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The Lighthouse Keeper
Touching upon the importance of a lighthouse keeper, this picture book is a good choice for children’s collections and for those in search of this compelling, but little-mentioned, occupation.
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Bath Time for the Crayons
The crayons and their art are delightful, rustic, and interesting enough to keep children not only entertained but constantly looking for playfulness on every page. An aquatic amusement that lands across a range of grades.
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Searching for Mr. Johnson’s Song
A powerful tale that demonstrates the connective power of music and memory, as well as an appreciation for the strength of tradition passed through generations.
Recommended for lower elementary grades where fearless books on difficult topics, here masterfully captured in wordless form, are collected and lauded as required viewing.
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Cats on Cats on Cats
An appealing way to teach an important life lesson in communication, and great fun for the SEL shelves.
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Gray Squirrel Loses It!
An exciting and humorous opportunity to open discussions about the concept of seeds turning into plants, the food chain, and forest life, or just to read for fun.
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The Coziest Place on the Moon
A reflective social-emotional story that celebrates solitude and affirms that being alone does not mean being lonely. A thoughtful addition to collections exploring emotional intelligence and mindfulness.
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Little Red and Big, Bad Fred
A sweet and silly twist on a classic tale, with preschool-friendly pacing and a heartwarming bond at its center. A whimsically absurd love letter to childhood imagination and animal companionship.
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The Everything Trail
This love letter to the great outdoors is one that every library should have in their collection.
An immensely engrossing historical story, perfect for introducing elementary readers to past visionaries and locations.
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Love Finds a Way
A sweet and engaging exploration of love, friendship, and emotional growth that will resonate with young readers.
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Help Me Find My Hamster!
An enjoyable opportunity for interactive reading with a group or as a lapsit.
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Factology: Greek Myths
Highly recommended for elementary and middle grade nonfiction collections, especially in libraries serving readers who enjoy mythology, the Percy Jackson series, and visually engaging informational texts.
A worthwhile text to add to any collection of animal facts and photographs.
While full of facts to engage reluctant readers, this book will leave many readers wanting more.
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A Compendium of Curious Contraptions: A Guessing Game About History’s Most Unusual Artifacts
A must-purchase text for history sleuths as well as for general use in schools or in classroom library reference collection.
Catnip for elementary school soccer enthusiasts looking to bulk up their trivia knowledge.
This visually appealing anthology provides interesting new seasonal read-alouds perfect for December story times or family reading traditions. Librarians will appreciate the variety of selections that can be incorporated into holiday programming.
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