Ink Girls will resonate with readers facing censorship in their own communities, while also delighting those just looking for a historical adventure.
Elevated word choice and spirited phrasing give a timeless quality to Blexbolex’s fantastic graphic novel, which muses upon mercy, change and possibility.
Maria Nilsson Thore captures the first day of an abiding friendship between two dogs through elegant details and energetic yet careful compositions that bustle with personality.
No matter what kind of day a young reader may be having, A Whale of a Time will spark a satisfying smile.
A beautifully profound yet subtle story about refugees and global connection, The Ferris Wheel engages its text and illustrations in conversation, capturing the essence of what a picture book should be.
Warm and soaked through with colorful cheer, Laolao’s Dumplings stays fun and fresh with plenty of innovative descriptions and alliteration.
Mika and the Gurgler is a lovely ode to imagination and the special bond between children and their favorite stuffed buddies.
This treasury inspired by W.E.B. Du Bois acknowledges the past while celebrating modern times with illustrations throughout that are eye-catching in color, theme and style.
The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea is a slyly funny, wonderfully rendered reimagining of children’s classics that will have kids clamoring for a reread—and a giant bowl of green peas, too.
The Red Fruit captures the natural wonder that all kids experience through Baby Bear’s desire to see what fruits he can find at the top of the tree.
Richly hued illustrations in Down the Hole make for one rabbit hole readers won’t mind falling down over and over again.
A lively tale of teamwork and determination, Star Stuff will provide young readers with a lovely introduction to space.
Author Matt Wallace excels at depicting realistic family scenarios, complex moral dilemmas, and good-hearted, but flawed, adults.
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