RECOMMENDEDREADS: CHILDREN’SSTAFFFAVORITES
PPIZZ, G
GregPizzoli LuckyDuck
Susan the duck keeps feeling unlucky, so when a wolf shows up with gifts she has won it seems like her luck is turning around, but soon she realizes the wolf's intentions may not be as helpful as she imagined.
MyBestFriend’s Bangles PPONW, T
A stunning, lyrical picture book exploration of the nuances of friendship as two best friends experience jealousy for the first time when one of them receives a beautiful gift of rainbow bangles from her mom.
PKELL, L
LaurieKeller PotatoPants!
Potato is excited because today--for one day only-- Lance Vance's Fancy Pants Store is sellingPOTATO PANTS! Potato rushes over early, but just as he's about to walk in, something makes him stop. What could it be? Find out in this one-of-a-kind story about misunderstandings and forgiveness, and--of course--Potato Pants!
PCLAN, B
BenClanton& AndyChouMusser Ploof
Ploof is a puffy cloud who's a little lonely- but now you're here, and the fun can begin! Can you help Ploof overcome their shyness? Play pretend? Make Ploof laugh with your funny faces, find their hiding spot, give them a high five!
YouAre Enough
MargaretO’Hair &SofiaSanchez
This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez--a young model and actress with Down syndrome--reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are.
PSPIR, A
TheMost Magnificent Thing
AshleySpires
A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing. But after much hard work, the end result is not what the girl had in mind. Frustrated, she quits. Her assistant suggests a long walk, and as they walk, it slowly becomes clear what the girl needs to do to succeed.
PSCHE, A
AliceSchertle LittleBlue Truck
Beep! Beep! Meet Blue! Filled with truck sounds and animal noises, Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.
SPPHOFM, A
Nieveenla jungla=Snowin theJungle
ArianeHofmannManiyar
When Snow's mother tells her that they're going to move to an exciting new place, Snow isn't so sure. Everything is differentthe weather, the food, the people and the language. Will anything happen to help Snow feel more at home?
PCHER, M
MatthewA. Cherry HairLove
It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters.
WellDone, Mommy Penguin
ChrisHaughton
With his vibrant, stylish art and spot-on visual storytelling, Chris Haughton turns to Antarctica for an irresistible ode to family bonds and awesome moms.
JacobGrant NoPants! PGRAN, J
When his busy father prompts him to get ready for an exciting family cookout, an exuberant young Pablo decides that he would rather not wear his pants and would have more fun finding other ways to use them.
TimHopgood Wow!Said theOwl PHOPG, T
JasonCarter Eaton Pop! PEATO, J
There's only one thing Dewey loves more than blowing bubbles: popping them. Every last one of them. But on a fine bubbleblowing day, Dewey very last bubble gets away. He sets off after it, but this is one elusive bubble.
IAmNota Chair PBURA, R
RossBurach
A giraffe's day goes from bad to worse when every animal he encounters mistakes him for a chair.
A curious little owl decides to stay awake to find out how the things he sees at night look during the daytime.
TheSnowy Day PKEAT, E
EzraJackKeats
The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day.