DO YOU EVEN KNOW ME? by Reem Faruqi show #kids (and their grown-ups) how to move through difficult situations with grace and dignity. This #kidlit #book breaks down big issues in a gentle, simple voice with a bonus model for addressing #bullying
Love this book!!!
This is the program that propelled me to the next level, and continues to do so, years later!
Looking for a #picturebook to empower young readers? THE LITTLEST DROP by Sasha Alper & Jerry & Brian Pinkney is the one! This fable about the tiniest hummingbird sparking big change speaks volumes about #teamwork, responsibility and the notion that everyone has value. #kidlit #kids
FROM BAM! TO BURP! by Melissa Stewart is an eye-opening explanation of the carbon cycle showing us how connected we are to all living things & our whole universe. Simplified language, relatable illustrations, extensive & important backmatter: recommended for kids 7+ #nonfiction #picturebook #kidlit
CESARIA FEELS THE BEAT by Denise Rosario Adusei is a lyrical story about a dancer who is hearing impaired, set against the colors and rhythms of Carnival. I 🩷 the empowerment, the way the words explain so beautifully how this deaf person experiences music, & the satisfying ending. #kidlit
RA! TA! MA! CUE! by Howie Shia is a masterful #picturebook about the power of #music to enact change! From the fun, bouncy pacing to the interplay between darkness and light, to the interjections of humor, this is a great read-aloud and discussion starter for readers of all ages. #kidlit
For fans of Tara Lazar’s humor, RAMON FELLINI THE CAT / DOG DETECTIVE by Guilherme Karsten is a winner! This #whodunnit #picturebook also gives off DON’T TRUST FISH vibes for clever readers, and the main character’s voice begs to be read aloud! #kidlit
With #charlottesweb vibes and a message championing the #creativeprocess , I WORKED HARD ON THAT by Robyn Wall is a sweet, spunky #picturebook for #creators big and small. #kidlit
It’s so good!
Wonder what horror looks like in a #picturebook? NO MORE GNOMES by Beth Mills is the perfect amount of creepy, cute & clever. I 🩷 how the lesson of what it means to be both #polite & honest doesn’t feel forced or preachy. For classrooms, libraries & homes of kids of ALL ages! #librarians #teachers
Looking for a #picturebook that champions #inclusivity and #empathy for all, without beating you over the head with the message? I highly recommend THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME’S by Scott Magoon. Quirky and warm, this book shows #kids that everyone deserves a safe haven
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I 💜 how SUNDAYS ARE FOR FEASTS by Leila Boukarim captures a child’s perspective so sweetly and authentically. I 💜 the fun language & the gentle, tender way Baba supports Yasmine in finding her own solutions. But my favorite part is this #picturebook ‘s message celebrating individuality! #kidlit
ZIP ZAP WICKETY WACK is the best #picturebook about sharing I’ve ever read! Matthew Diffee is a genius! It’s the perfect combination of deceptively simple and completely hilarious. If you have #kids or #students of literally ANY age, you need to go get this book Right. Now! You’re welcome. #kidlit
Oh, Julia Donaldson, you #picturebook songstress, you’ve done it again! PAPER CHASE is a must-read (but be sure to use a British accent to get the most of the rhyme!). This heartwarming story shines with built-in info about how books are made & a deliciously satisfying story of friendship. #kidlit
SAFE CROSSING by @karipercival is both a wonderfully engaging, read-aloud worthy #picturebook and a #nonfiction book that makes you want to learn more and do more. #kidlit
This #hanukkah, read BEAM OF LIGHT: THE STORY OF THE FIRST WHITE HOUSE MENORAH by Elisa Boxer to your #kids. In this #picturebook, the menorah symbolizes the #jewish people: a group that was “supposed to be destroyed.” Use this book to begin a discussion about perseverance, acceptance, & empathy.
We kicked Storytime off yesterday with MOTHER BRUCE by Ryan T Higgins. Then the winning #picturebook, THE MUSEUM OF EVERYTHING by Lynne Rae Perkins, 🤯 our minds! Next, DUDE, BE NICE. by Sarah Scheerger & ON ACCOUNT OF THE GUM by @adamrex.bsky.social met giggles & hollers of glee. #kidlit
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Just discovered a SOPHIE’S SQUASH situation in my son’s room… @patzmiller.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit
I hope this is the one!
Looking for a #picturebook about grandparents that’s full of love and joy? THE GREATEST by Verra Hiranandani is THE one. I want to read this to my kids, gift a copy to their grandpa, and keep one for my husband to read to our #grandkids one day.
We want our #kids to build generosity & empathy #picturebooks like FAITH TAKES THE TRAIN by @kesi.augustine can help! Kids know so much more than we sometimes realize, and this book leans into that awareness, capturing the ethos—the joy!—of helping others with just the right touch. #kidlit
Oh, my heart 💜! This #picturebook distills the layers of conflict between siblings down to a simple, beautiful, child-centered metaphor. I love how TERRIBLE HORSES by #raymondantrobus leaves the ending open for the reader to interpret in such an inviting way. #kidlit #siblings
What a refreshing interview with the CEO of Sourcebooks: "Today's book publishing needs to move away from gatekeeping to gate opening," she said. "We need to see ourselves as opening doors for one another, for other people who are coming next." 👏🏻✨
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GINA KAMINSKI SAVES THE WOLF by Craig Barr-Green does so much more than turn an old fairy tale on its head. It empowers children—especially children who challenge traditional expectations. The voice is quirky, brave and hilarious and the ending is perfectly satisfying. #kidlit #picturebook
🎶 Women #picturebook bio alert! THE FASTEST DRUMMER IN THE WORLD: CLAP YOUR HANDS FOR VIOLA SMITH! by Dean Robbins is a great read-aloud, vibrant with musical bounce. THE ONE & ONLY GOOGOOSH: IRAN’S BELOVED SUPERSTAR by Azadeh Westergaard is a gorgeous, powerful story told in 2nd person POV. #kidlit
TUCK ME IN! by Nathan W. Pyle is an absolutely brilliant #picturebook that explains a #nonfiction concept in a delightfully fun way so that even the youngest readers can enjoy it! #kidlit
