KPL's Early Literacy Librarian and official card-carrying member of the Picture Book Fan Club shares some of her favorite new picture books that came out this year.
A poignant and uplifting exploration of the stories behind tattoos, skillfully narrated by a young boy. This book beautifully captures the essence of hono...Show more
A poignant and uplifting exploration of the stories behind tattoos, skillfully narrated by a young boy. This book beautifully captures the essence of honoring the individuality woven into the inked canvases of the characters' lives. As a tattooed mama myself, it's hard to pass this one up!
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A poignant and uplifting exploration of the stories behind tattoos, skillfully narrated by a young boy. This book beautifully captures the essence of hono...Show more
A poignant and uplifting exploration of the stories behind tattoos, skillfully narrated by a young boy. This book beautifully captures the essence of honoring the individuality woven into the inked canvases of the characters' lives. As a tattooed mama myself, it's hard to pass this one up!
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In this powerful and inspiring picture book, a deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she ca...Show more
In this powerful and inspiring picture book, a deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet. No one seems to understand … That is, until all the dancers take off their shoes and learn to feel the music, just like Cesaria.
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In this powerful and inspiring picture book, a deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she ca...Show more
In this powerful and inspiring picture book, a deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet. No one seems to understand … That is, until all the dancers take off their shoes and learn to feel the music, just like Cesaria.
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The power of children's imaginations takes center stage in this gorgeous, playful rhyming picture book about a group of kids who build a make-believe worl...Show more
The power of children's imaginations takes center stage in this gorgeous, playful rhyming picture book about a group of kids who build a make-believe world in their homes. Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination!
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The power of children's imaginations takes center stage in this gorgeous, playful rhyming picture book about a group of kids who build a make-believe worl...Show more
The power of children's imaginations takes center stage in this gorgeous, playful rhyming picture book about a group of kids who build a make-believe world in their homes. Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination!
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Through a series of amusing and soothing exchanges, this deceptively simple and profound picture book depicts different pairings to celebrate interconnect...Show more
Through a series of amusing and soothing exchanges, this deceptively simple and profound picture book depicts different pairings to celebrate interconnectedness and underlines the importance of caring for every living organism to ensure a strong and healthy natural world.
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Through a series of amusing and soothing exchanges, this deceptively simple and profound picture book depicts different pairings to celebrate interconnect...Show more
Through a series of amusing and soothing exchanges, this deceptively simple and profound picture book depicts different pairings to celebrate interconnectedness and underlines the importance of caring for every living organism to ensure a strong and healthy natural world.
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A family is excited to go camping, but they really don't know what they're doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see "Campingland," a perfec...Show more
A family is excited to go camping, but they really don't know what they're doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see "Campingland," a perfect indoor camping theme park! Perfect temperature. Perfect 'fishing.' Perfect 'animals.' But also — PERFECTLY BORING! Will this trip ruin camping for them forever?
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A family is excited to go camping, but they really don't know what they're doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see "Campingland," a perfec...Show more
A family is excited to go camping, but they really don't know what they're doing, and it does NOT go well. Then they see "Campingland," a perfect indoor camping theme park! Perfect temperature. Perfect 'fishing.' Perfect 'animals.' But also — PERFECTLY BORING! Will this trip ruin camping for them forever?
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When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would. He invites them back to his farmhou...Show more
When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would. He invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car." No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business," "play sportsball," and "wear hat." As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high.
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When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would. He invites them back to his farmhou...Show more
When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would. He invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car." No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business," "play sportsball," and "wear hat." As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high.
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From breakfast to bedtime, and pillow fort to pillow fight, these sisters make all kinds of messes. Imaginative, playful, forgiving, delicious messes — an...Show more
From breakfast to bedtime, and pillow fort to pillow fight, these sisters make all kinds of messes. Imaginative, playful, forgiving, delicious messes — and their messes make a day full of possibilities. With bouncy rhyming language and warm illustrations, get ready to become inspired to go make a mess of your own!
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From breakfast to bedtime, and pillow fort to pillow fight, these sisters make all kinds of messes. Imaginative, playful, forgiving, delicious messes — an...Show more
From breakfast to bedtime, and pillow fort to pillow fight, these sisters make all kinds of messes. Imaginative, playful, forgiving, delicious messes — and their messes make a day full of possibilities. With bouncy rhyming language and warm illustrations, get ready to become inspired to go make a mess of your own!
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Handling death and grief in a gentle and tender manner, Lukoff's newest picture book explores the innate need many of us have to fix the problems of the o...Show more
Handling death and grief in a gentle and tender manner, Lukoff's newest picture book explores the innate need many of us have to fix the problems of the ones we love the most. The protagonist, a young child, tries many different things to cheer up those closest to them when they lose their beloved plant or pet. Over time they discover that grief isn't one-size-fits-all, and the thing that cheers up one loved one may not help another. When the protagonist's friend loses their grandma, they realize that simply being present and asking how they can be most helpful is the best they can do for a loved one experiencing grief.
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Handling death and grief in a gentle and tender manner, Lukoff's newest picture book explores the innate need many of us have to fix the problems of the o...Show more
Handling death and grief in a gentle and tender manner, Lukoff's newest picture book explores the innate need many of us have to fix the problems of the ones we love the most. The protagonist, a young child, tries many different things to cheer up those closest to them when they lose their beloved plant or pet. Over time they discover that grief isn't one-size-fits-all, and the thing that cheers up one loved one may not help another. When the protagonist's friend loses their grandma, they realize that simply being present and asking how they can be most helpful is the best they can do for a loved one experiencing grief.
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Children watch in amazement as the bicycle food deliverers of Tokyo stack their noodle bowls like architects, zip through the city like acrobats, and deli...Show more
Children watch in amazement as the bicycle food deliverers of Tokyo stack their noodle bowls like architects, zip through the city like acrobats, and deliver delicious noodles to students, office workers, and families. A captivating ode to Japan's original "demae" (cycling food deliverers) that will leave you astounded — and hungry!
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Children watch in amazement as the bicycle food deliverers of Tokyo stack their noodle bowls like architects, zip through the city like acrobats, and deli...Show more
Children watch in amazement as the bicycle food deliverers of Tokyo stack their noodle bowls like architects, zip through the city like acrobats, and deliver delicious noodles to students, office workers, and families. A captivating ode to Japan's original "demae" (cycling food deliverers) that will leave you astounded — and hungry!
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A face is a poem with all the parts put together, adding up to a someone you love. Have you ever stopped and looked, really looked, at a face? Do faces st...Show more
A face is a poem with all the parts put together, adding up to a someone you love. Have you ever stopped and looked, really looked, at a face? Do faces stay the same forever, or do they change? Where do our faces come from? Embracing commonalities and differences alike, "A Face Is a Poem" celebrates the beauty of each and every person's unique appearance, with an empowering message of self-love.
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A face is a poem with all the parts put together, adding up to a someone you love. Have you ever stopped and looked, really looked, at a face? Do faces st...Show more
A face is a poem with all the parts put together, adding up to a someone you love. Have you ever stopped and looked, really looked, at a face? Do faces stay the same forever, or do they change? Where do our faces come from? Embracing commonalities and differences alike, "A Face Is a Poem" celebrates the beauty of each and every person's unique appearance, with an empowering message of self-love.
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Picture books about grown-ups introducing a new romantic partner to their child(ren) are far and few between — let alone ones that feature the adults work...Show more
Picture books about grown-ups introducing a new romantic partner to their child(ren) are far and few between — let alone ones that feature the adults working hard at positive relationship-building between both biological parents and a new partner. But in this contemporary book, protagonist Lily slowly learns how to embrace "Mommy's New Friend." Eventually, with patience and humor — and notably, all three adults cheering on Lily's science fair project — "That Guy" becomes "Carl," and Carl becomes a beloved member of the family.
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Picture books about grown-ups introducing a new romantic partner to their child(ren) are far and few between — let alone ones that feature the adults work...Show more
Picture books about grown-ups introducing a new romantic partner to their child(ren) are far and few between — let alone ones that feature the adults working hard at positive relationship-building between both biological parents and a new partner. But in this contemporary book, protagonist Lily slowly learns how to embrace "Mommy's New Friend." Eventually, with patience and humor — and notably, all three adults cheering on Lily's science fair project — "That Guy" becomes "Carl," and Carl becomes a beloved member of the family.
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From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together freely in their community. With confidence and a touch of swag, these ...Show more
From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together freely in their community. With confidence and a touch of swag, these friends do everything with one another: build a time machine, tend to the community garden, roleplay in the park, read, take a group selfie, and play basketball. With simple text and playful art, "Bros" captures the pleasures of boyhood and friendship, and affirms the truth that Black boys deserve and are worthy of a childhood full of joy and free of risk, just as much as anyone.
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From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together freely in their community. With confidence and a touch of swag, these ...Show more
From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together freely in their community. With confidence and a touch of swag, these friends do everything with one another: build a time machine, tend to the community garden, roleplay in the park, read, take a group selfie, and play basketball. With simple text and playful art, "Bros" captures the pleasures of boyhood and friendship, and affirms the truth that Black boys deserve and are worthy of a childhood full of joy and free of risk, just as much as anyone.
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