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El niño con flores en la cabeza
This book provides a gentle way to explain loss or illness and should be on every bookshelf.
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Los libros son una lata
This picture book, with its humorous protagonist and fun take on books and reading, is a fun addition to Spanish collections for children. It can be used as writing prompts or as part of the school curriculum.
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Tia Sofia and the Giant Tortilla
A solid choice for libraries looking to expand their slice-of-life Latinx representation.
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Goodnight, Pickleball
If it’s okay to center the father and leave the child on the sidelines, this is a story to share with young readers. Recommended for purchase, this is a practical and playful introduction to the sport.
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Octopus Moves
For stories about helping friends, Joe Cepeda’s I Help or Suzy Capozzi’s I Am Helpful: A Positive Power Story offer stronger narratives. However, the unique illustrations in this title make it a worthwhile secondary purchase.
A winning title to help readers develop their visual literacy skills. Highly recommended.
This is a fine additional selection for libraries in need of materials on the rock cycle.
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As the World Goes By
A gentle, thoughtful story that encourages young readers to slow down, practice mindfulness, and appreciate the small moments of beauty in everyday life.
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Axolotl and Axolittle
Cute-as-can-be axolotls engaging in sibling squabbles don’t save the text that forces rhyming endings beyond a fun read-aloud experience.
A story of niche interest, but worthy for larger collections.
This bilingual trip is a great purchase for picture book collections, bilingual or not.
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Joan in the Cone
This book is a perfect read-aloud for young children, especially in cases where teaching resilience and acceptance are needed.
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Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane
Children will love the antics of the rhino and parents will recognize and relate to the perils and pitfalls of travel; this makes for a serviceable cautionary lesson on travel.
The abuelitos are a loving couple who warmly welcome their family to the weekly celebration of love and connection; the counting and addition of well-chosen, and highly supported Spanish is a bonus. Highly recommended.
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Iron Man: Something Strange!
Too embedded in Marvel lore for newcomers, yet too slight for older fans. Purchase where there is a strong demand for these characters.
A must-purchase for all libraries as it reflects the best that modern biographies for young readers have to offer.
A visually stellar, engaging book of quirky facts and creatures, this will draw in readers across grade levels and is a first purchase for all libraries.
This book would be an excellent addition to any elementary collection or one that helps build an understanding of winter vocabulary.
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Our Friendly Farmhouse
An uplifting tale of family doing hard work together to make the life they envision.
More questions about death are raised than answered. Recommended only as a secondary purchase.
A heartfelt tribute to a master musician whose life has lessons for all of us.
A worthy addition to early reader collections.
A gorgeously illustrated celebration that is a must-purchase.
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The Monster in the Lake
A visually engaging story with playful elements, but the confusing message and weak plot make it a lower priority for library collections.
This celebration of creativity and resilience is a first purchase for school and public libraries.
The good heart at this story’s center may not move most readers beyond the clumsy text.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities and where diverse and neurodivergent books are needed or in high demand.
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Ray: How Light Works
This is a serviceable overview of a complex topic; perhaps pair with Susan Hughes’s Lights Day and Night or David A. Adler’s Light Waves for its excellent STEM focus.
An inspirational picture book that encourages young readers to leave a bright path behind them, this title is an excellent addition to Spanish picture book collections.
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Duck and Cat Ride the Riverboat
A must have addition to the growing selection of early reader graphic novels. Give to fans of Sergio Ruzzier’s “Fox & Chick” series.
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Grandmother Moon
A solid choice for libraries serving Indigenous populations or looking for a fictional introduction to Native belief systems.
This inspiring story of Christina Figueres should appeal to young environmentalists and civic-minded kids and belongs on the climate change shelves.
Part of the “Our Universe” series of books that inform and entertain readers, this compelling title is a great choice for budding astronomers and science enthusiasts.
In a season with a lot of rock books, this is a must-purchase for nonfiction collections as rockhounds will delight in finding out how rocks are born.
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Vera the Astronaut
With a bit of suspense, this is a fun picture book about working hard and following your dreams, sure to spark contemplation about teamwork and good sportsmanship.
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Pickle on Wheels
This series is a strong choice for early elementary graphic novel collections. Perfect for those who enjoy stories where kids make mistakes and problem solve solutions.
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The Shindig Is Coming!
An enjoyably silly title that would be a welcome addition to a library’s beginning chapter books collection; a recommended purchase.
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Come Back Out, Mole!
This will allow for excellent discourse about worrying and about the quiet joys that can be found in friendship and in the world.
Inspiring and uplifting, this is a particularly excellent selection for multicultural families to enjoy together and works in library collections as well.
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There’s a Dinosaur in Your Book
A sweet and silly story that will help readers in the process of learning to use their inside voices, this is recommended for purchase for large collections and where the series is popular.
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Vera La Valiente Is Scared
A relatable story about bravery and emotional honesty that will have wide appeal.
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Un-Wanted
This will be a big hit with toddlers at story hours and early elementary readers emerging into literacy.
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Meet the Smushkins
While the illustrations are intriguing and raise many questions, it is also easy to get derailed among the unusual characters and their goals. The forthcoming books in the series should reveal more.
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Will and Krill
A thoughtful story to share for story times and discussions about speaking up, intended for all children who need a sweet lesson--though pun-laden--about being brave on behalf of friends.
This essential picture book about the life of an important political activist is sure to be a great addition to picture book collections.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities and where STEM books are needed or in high demand.
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What If We.
A winning, emotionally insightful story of FOMO in the early years and snug sibling togetherness.
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The Speedysaurus
With lessons of encouragement and persistence, this tale is a warm and welcome addition to social-emotional health collections.
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Un país en mi mochila
A strong choice for migrant teens looking for books that mirror their own experiences and good addition to Spanish-language fiction shelves for older readers.
With some uncommon words and packed with ideas, this compelling and humorous book lends itself as a read-aloud for early grades and is a must for all libraries.
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Popcorn Bob Can’t Stop Popping
Straight to younger children from the choleric kernel, a tally of tried-and-true techniques for turning down the heat when the oil starts to boil.
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Mom
A lovely picture book focusing on mothers and their love, and a sweet addition to all collections.
Featuring exceptional accounts and impactful illustrations of different forms of communication, this book is a true celebration of all people living with disabilities and an invaluable learning experience for children and their grown-ups. This is a first purchase for all collections.
An insightful and inspiring biography that shines a well-deserved light on a little-known figure who quietly helped shape the magic of Disney.
A good biography that works as an additional purchase for libraries looking for STEM books.
A beautifully crafted book about the joys of sharing a special moment, this will inspire in children an appreciation of nature.
A great addition to any library’s biography section for younger readers.
A recommended purchase wherever animal books are extremely popular.
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One Can Be
This simple picture book about the joy of being alone and the benefits of working together is a solid purchase for most collections.
A wonderful way to discuss behavior and personality traits with younger readers, this informative Spanish title is an excellent addition to school and public libraries.
A good purchase for libraries serving Spanish-speaking communities, especially those serving Puerto Rican communities.
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Nothing Ever Happens
Fun and clever, Nothing Ever Happens is a charming addition to collections, especially those intended for very young children.
This translated award-winning picture book with stunning illustrations has a place in every library’s Spanish-language picture book collection.
A charming bilingual picture book for general purpose.
A good choice for Spanish-language children’s nonfiction collections where there is a demand for astrology, self-help, and metaphysical-focused titles.
The Junie B. Jones graphic novel captures the essence of the original books, while the artwork lifts up the prose with cheerful energy.
Books can show you a world where you belong, not just by yourself, but with a whole bunch of other people who understand you and care about you.
This diverse list of titles includes prose novels, novels in verse, and graphic novels. It has solid middle grade books as well as selections more suited for upper middle grade or younger YA tastes.
We're starting the week with an announcement and preview of 101 Dalmations: Lucky's Guard, an early-reader graphic novel coming from Papercutz in September.
Let's check out 49 great recent releases from Penguin Young Readers!
The authors join us to talk about their experience writing THE COOKIE CRUMBLES and THEIR JUST DESSERTS together.
This list features two graphic novels about trying to find your place in the world, a tale centering a sweet friendship between a boy and his cat, a primer on Asian American history, and more.
COLBY: I had an amazing time chatting with Pablo Cartaya about his latest book, and instant New York Times Bestseller, ‘A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation’. We talked about the new book, fatherhood, and a whole lot more! Check out the episode below! Subscribe below to catch every episode of The Yarn: iTunes Spotify Stitcher […]
Five questions with Meg Eden Kuyatt, author of the May middle grade book THE GIRL IN THE WALLS.
This sponsored post spotlights five all-access titles on the Sora app.
As DVD players disappear from classrooms and homes, viewing opportunities for educational videos become more challenging when considering individual interests and reading time. Stepping in to fill the gap is VidieGoGo, a booklike device with an embedded screen.
Maine is where Robert McCloskey plied his trade. It's where Miss Rumphius planted all those lupines. And it's where we head today for chowder, thick sweaters, and the occasional Whoopie Pie.
Here she was, my contemporary moving this historic institution into the future. I could well image the barriers she faced, and the vision she imagined.
In Kathleen Gros' latest, a small-town middle-schooler is expecting a boring summer, but it turns out to be the most eventful one of her life, thanks to some out-of-down visitors and a contentious local development issue.
The Burning Season is a riveting read that I highly recommend. I was so emotionally invested in the story that I got choked up toward the end.
My new middle grade novel, This Cookie Will Change Your Life, is a love letter to libraries, which is a funny thing to write, but it’s true.
For young listeners who need a reminder that kindness matters and resilience is powerful, share these audio titles to provide inspiration, comfort, and even temporary escape.
Rebecca Stead's first picture book and an audiobook of the latest Renée Watson title make the list, along with several back-to-school books.
Our May suggestions are in and we now have 40 titles on our 2026 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery list so far. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION by Jamie Sumner received five first-time suggestions, while already suggested titles THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST and BAD BADGER also received five each. We’ll open up June suggestions in a […]
Our May suggestions are in and we now have 39 titles on our 2026 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery list so far. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION by Jamie Sumner received five first-time suggestions, while already suggested titles THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST and BAD BADGER also received five each. We’ll open up June suggestions in a […]
Authors Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby join us to talk about their new book, Athlete Is Agender: True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports.
In Judaism, neshama describes the holy, everlasting spark inside every human being that lasts in the universe, even after a person passes away.
These reviews cover volumes in new and ongoing series for young people at every stage of their reading journey.
Rigorous, research-based phonics readers for librarians, educators, and families who are supporting readers at a variety of levels.
These bright additions to picture book series will allow children to go on new adventures with familiar characters.
Old friends and new skills take center stage in these silly and warm books that kids will be thrilled to encounter on the road to independent reading.
A robust collection of chapter books filled with gentle high jinks and diverse characters.
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