¡La amabilidad importa! Especialmente a nosotros mismos. Hablamos mucho con los niños sobre cómo ser amigos de los demás, pero no mucho sobre cómo ser amigos a ellos mismos. Sin embargo, la autoaceptación y el diálogo interno positivo les ayudan a desarrollar resiliencia emocional, felicidad y bienestar. Cuando Esperanza encuentra una piedrita en forma de corazón, ella la ve como un recordatorio para difundir la bondad y el amor en el mundo. Pero cuando la obra de la escuela no sale como ella ha...
Jul 21, 2021•12 min
This little Mary has STYLE! In this fun take on Mother Goose, fashion-forward Mary helps some of childhood's most beloved characters go glam. From the kid who lives in a shoe (and dons some fab footwear, too) to Jack, who breaks his crown but gets a great new one, Mary's school friends look fantastic in their finery. But are they now too well dressed for recess? Not to worry—Mary always shows her flair for what to wear! Book: Written by Tammi Sauer & Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton IS...
Jul 21, 2021•8 min
A veces, cuando por fin damos el paso, suceden cosas increíbles. Habrá veces en que entres a un lugar y no veas a nadie como tú. Hay muchas razones por las que uno se puede sentir diferente.Quizá sea por tu apariencia o por la forma en que hablas o de dónde vienes. A lo mejor es por lo que comes o por algún motivo similar. Sea cual sea la razón, no es fácil dar ese paso de entrar a un lugar donde no conoces a nadie; pero de alguna forma lo haces.El lírico texto de Jacqueline Woodson y el deslumb...
Jul 20, 2021•9 min
Cami and Wyatt can’t wait to go fishing with their family…but their patience is tested when nothing goes as planned. From lost bait to snagging trees, the kangaroos have trouble staying calm and keeping a positive attitude. Join Cami and Wyatt in the fourth book of the Cami Kangaroo and Wyatt Too series, as they try to find a way to have fun, even when there are hurdles to hop over. Book: Written by Stacy C. Bauer & Illustrated by Rebecca Sinclair ISBN: 9780999814154 Publisher: Stacy C. Baue...
Jul 20, 2021•17 min
Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book. From realizing that there is no “right” way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman’s Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia’s charming a...
Jul 16, 2021•22 min
Yuyi Morales, artista galardonada con la Mención de Honor Caldecott y cinco veces ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, cuenta su historia como inmigrante en este libro ilustrado tributo al poder transformador de la esperanza... y de la lectura. En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías. Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y sueños....
Jul 07, 2021•11 min
Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him. And so he invented his own alphabet—a whole new system for writing that could be read by touch. A system so ingenious that it is still used by the blind community today. Award-winning writer Jen Bryant tells Braille’s inspiring story with a liv...
Jul 02, 2021•22 min
Bea is anxiously waiting for her friends to show up for her birthday party. The worries start to grow around her like tree branches. She asks herself questions like, “What if my friends don’t like the games?” Her stomach flip-flops and she feels shaky. She tries to run away from the thoughts in the worry tree, but it doesn’t work! Bea uses deep-breathing exercises and visualization techniques to calm herself down. Book: Written by Gail Silver & Illustrated by Franziska Holbacher ISBN: 978143...
Jun 28, 2021•14 min
No matter your size, shape, or pedigree--if you love each other, you are a family! Moms, dads, sisters, brothers — and even Great Aunt Sue — appear in dozens of combinations, demonstrating all kinds of nontraditional families! Silly animals are cleverly depicted in framed portraits, and offer a warm celebration of family love. Book: Written by Suzanne Lang & Illustrated by Max Lang ISBN: 9780553499384 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Publication date: 03/24/2015 Read by: Erin Yeschin...
Jun 25, 2021•5 min
Which way do I go? That is your choice to make, said the Road.But what if I go the wrong way? The Road curved a little, almost as if it was giving me a hug, and said, do not worry. Sometimes we go the wrong way on our way to the right way.It's okay to be afraid or to sometimes wander down the wrong path. Bestselling poet and activist Cleo Wade's What the Road Said features illustrations by Lucie de Moyencourt and encourages us to lead with kindness and curiosity, remembering that the most import...
Jun 21, 2021•13 min
Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation's oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was ...
Jun 18, 2021•18 min
Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved #1 bestseller champions STEM, girl power and women scientists in a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking “Why?”Ada Twist’s head is full of questions. She’s always been endlessly curious! Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious. Book:...
Jun 14, 2021•12 min
Despite overwhelming circumstances, Anne Frank finds a way to hold onto hope. In the new Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series comes a cast of characters who have failed, yet succeeded despite overwhelming obstacles. Find out what happens in this kid’s book about keeping your hope. Sometimes, we are faced with challenges that seem insurmountable. But with grit and hard work, one can achieve great things! Book: Written by Mary Nhin & Illustrated by Yuliia Zoltova ISBN: 9781637310533 ...
Jun 11, 2021•12 min
It’s family picture time for the Carters, but Mama does not want to be in the photo this year. All of her beautiful hair is gone because of chemotherapy treatments for her cancer, and she doesn’t want to be remembered without hair. Eight-year-old Marcus knows that the picture won’t be the same without Mama, so he comes up with a plan to find her some hair and make her better. Even though the plan doesn’t work in quite the way Marcus expects, he comes to understand that “hair is nice to have, but...
Jun 07, 2021•19 min
From Awareness to Zen, and everything in between, take a deep breath, find some quiet space, and discover the magic of mindfulness! A fun read for the entire family, ABC Mindful Me is not only perfect for teaching toddlers their ABCs, but also for introducing them to key mindfulness tenets which promote physical and mental wellness through breathing, compassion, gratitude, and kindness. The playful rhymes and charming illustrations in ABC Mindful Me encourage children and their parents to pay at...
Jun 04, 2021•13 min
Meet the funny, fierce, and fearless Amy Wu, who is determined to make a perfect bao bun today. Can she rise to the occasion? Amy loves to make bao with her family. But it takes skill to make the bao taste and look delicious. And her bao keep coming out all wrong. Then she has an idea that may give her a second chance…Will Amy ever make the perfect bao? Book: Written by Kat Zhang & Illustrated by Charlene Chua ISBN: 9781534411340 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers Public...
May 28, 2021•11 min
Friends from different backgrounds come together in a heartwarming picture book that is perfect for Passover, from beloved children's book author Patricia Polacco! Larnel doesn't know his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, very well, until he asks her to adopt an abandoned kitten. Mrs. Katz agrees on one condition: that Larnel helps her take care of the kitten she names Tush. When Larnel starts spending more and more time with Mrs. Katz to help with Tush, Mrs. Katz tells him stories about coming to America fr...
May 24, 2021•18 min
At the edge of the forest stood the Impossible Thing. All the animals in the forest often wondered what was beyond the Impossible Thing, but since everyone said getting through it would be impossible, no animal ever tried. Until a brave little dog named Hugo decides he just might be up to the challenge. With determination and some unexpected help from his friends, Hugo learns that what may seem impossible might just be possible after all. Book: Written by Renée Felice Smith and Chris Gabriel ISB...
May 22, 2021•13 min
Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by children who don’t identify with traditional gender roles. Book: Written by Sarah and Ian Hoffman & Illustrated by Chris Case ISBN: 9780807563755 Publisher: Whitman, Albert & Company Publication date: ...
May 17, 2021•16 min
This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity.A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and...
May 15, 2021•8 min
A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian. You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here’s how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about eating ants for breakfast, or just a list of astonishingly goofy soun...
May 10, 2021•8 min
A tired mommy lets her daughter have a turn being the parent at bedtime in You Be Mommy, a humorously charming debut picture book from writer Karla Clark and illustrator Zoe Persico. Mommy's too tired to be Mommy tonight. Can you be Mommy and hold me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a mother tells her child that she's simply too tired to be Mommy tonight and asks her daughter to take over for her. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and child...
May 07, 2021•7 min
Perfect for children of all ages, this heartfelt story opens the curtains on the story of how we can all feel together even when we are far apart.“Out the window, I can see a new world looking back at me. The streets are still, there are no crowds ...but looking up, I see the clouds.” Told through the voices—and windows—of children from around the world, this story’s comforting message and bright illustrations bring hope into your home even as our world changes outside. The book’s beautiful desi...
May 03, 2021•16 min
Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant. In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.With whimsical illustrations and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged ...
Apr 30, 2021•16 min
How will you know what's possible if you don't try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not having it turn out as they had hoped. Written by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada, this captivating book celebrates the way failure is the just the beginning of the journey. With alluring black-and-white illustrations and a powerful me...
Apr 26, 2021•16 min
Is Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world. Little Bear feels the world around him. He feels his bed rumble when Dad Bear wakes him up in the morning. He feels the floor shake when his teacher stomps to get his attention. But something else is missing, like when his friends tell jokes that he isn't sure he understands, or when all ...
Apr 23, 2021•15 min
Amidst all the buildings, people, and traffic in his neighborhood, Jayden sees nature everywhere: the squirrels scrounging, the cardinals calling, and the dandelions growing. But Mama doesn't believe there's nature in the city. So Jayden sets out to help Mama see what he sees. With the help of his friend Mr. Curtis, Jayden plants the seeds of a community garden and brings together his neighbors--and Mama--to show them the magic of nature in the middle of the city. Timeless and vibrant, this stor...
Apr 19, 2021•18 min
"Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? chronicles the school day of a little boy, highlighting different inventions he uses throughout his day, all of which were invented by African-Americans. It comes complete with brief biographies about each inventor as well as fun activities that promote and encourage reading comprehension. It was selected by Microsoft as a book that inspires STEM and received a 5 Star Rating from Reader's Favorite! Book: Written by Patrice McLaurin & Illustrated by Dian W...
Apr 16, 2021•8 min
Tani Adewumi's moving true story of immigrating to America, developing his talent for chess, and finding a new home will inspire families looking for stories of hope and kindness. Tani was just six years old when he and his family fled persecution in Nigeria and became refugees in New York City. Tani was amazed, and a little overwhelmed, by all the new things in America. But one new experience turned out to be the most wonderful discovery--chess! With joy and determination, Tani studied hard, pr...
Apr 12, 2021•19 min
An ABC of Families celebrates families in every single shape and size, no matter what they look like or whom they include. Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters, or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. This important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun, and memorable way. Each entry is explained with clear, simple language, and teaches kids about important concepts in a way that's easy to understand. Brig...
Apr 09, 2021•19 min
