Have fun with these titles!
- Beast Feast by Emma Yarlett. Walker Books, 20109: A cute, interactive book. Quote from reader Lilly: “I like opening the envelopes. Sealed with a kiss!”
- Found Dogs by Erica Sirotich. Dial Books, 2017. An interactive counting book featuring dogs from an animal shelter. This is a book that’s fun to read and re-read in different ways.
- Where is My Pink Sweater? by Nicola Slater. Harry N. Abrams. 2019. While Rudy searches for his lost pink sweater, he receives hints via a countdown. Great for learning numbers and entertaining, too!
- Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love. Candlewick, 2018. This charming book of Julian and his grandmother tells the importance of being seen and affirmed.
- They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel. Chronicle Books LLCC, 2016. This whimsical story features a cat who, wandering along, is seen by a variety of animals, all who have a different perspective of what they are seeing. A great way to encourage young minds to observe the world around them.
- Moon by Alison Oliver. Clarion, 2018. Moon is an over-scheduled young girl wondering what life would be like without lessons, homework and sports. She meets a wolf one night and they go into a magical forest where Moon sees what life is like to be free to move and think. She does come back to her scheduled life, but with a fresh, new attitude that reminds us all that some unstructured time to think and play is never wasted time.
- Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena, illustrated by Christian Robinson. G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2016. CJ and his grandma are riding the bus across town, and CJ starts wondering why he doesn’t have things that other people do. Grandma, in her wisdom, teaches him that beauty is everywhere. A great way to remind your child to be grateful.
- Alma by Juana Martinez-Neal. Candlewick, 2018. If your child has a long or unusual name, this book is an especially fun read. Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela is annoyed about how long her name is…until her father opens the family photo album and tells stories of her ancestors and the reason for her names. The book teaches about resilience and love and is perfect for ages 4-8. Interested in hearing about the book from the author? Check out her interview here. https://youtu.be/xvuuoGzrR0s
- Squeaky and the Stinky Mouse by Sara Cash, illustrated by Jason Smith. Mountain Arbor, 2017. Squeaky the mouse is drawn to the smell of cheese…and it gets him in a predicament. When he’s rescued, he learns some lessons from another mouse that he’d treated poorly in the past. The book’s simple text and art is perfect for toddlers, and it tells a lesson of helping others and accepting those who are different from you.
- How Many Kisses Goodnight? by Jean Monrad Thomas, illustrated by Laura J. Bryant. Random House, 2010. Perfect new book for a comfy, going to bed story time ritual. Make this your new tradition. Enjoy!
- Hurry Up, Henry by Jennifer Lanthier; illustrated by Isabelle Malenfant. Puffin/Penguin, 2016. If you have a child who is perpetually on his or her own timeline, OR if you have a child who does everything too quickly, this book of about Henry and Simon book shows empathy and reminds us that we can always try again tomorrow.
- Thank You For Me! By Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Kristina Stephenson. Simon and Schuster, 2010. This exuberant book describes a child’s enthusiasm for everything in his life. Illustrations are cheerful. Message is spot-on!
- Where’s My Teddy? by Jez Alborough. Candlewick Press, 2017. A lost teddy bear leads to a fast-paced comedy of errors that will have your children laughing and reaching for their own teddy bears.
- Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings. Random House, 2018. This picture book features a sweet dog story with funny characters and a great ending.
Submitted by Julie Kaiser. If you have family favorites to share with others, please email us.
