Picture Books
If you go down to the woods today
Rachel Piercey
jE Piercey
Picture Books
A first collection by an acclaimed poet invites readers to join Bear on his journey to meet friends and explore his woodland home during a magical year of seasons as depicted on high-detail hidden-object spreads.
Me & Mama
Cozbi A. Cabrera
jE Cabrera
Picture Books
For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama.
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I got the rhythm
Connie Schofield-Morrison
jE Schofield-Morrison
Picture Books
On a trip to the park with her mother, a young girl hears a rhythm coming from the world around her and begins to move to the beat, finally beginning an impromptu dance in which other childen join her.
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In plain sight
Richard Jackson
jE Jackson
Picture Books
"An ailing grandfather and his helpful granddaughter play a unique game of seek and find"--
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In plain sight
Richard Jackson
jE Jackson
Picture Books
"An ailing grandfather and his helpful granddaughter play a unique game of seek and find"--
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Jabari jumps
Gaia Cornwall
jE Cornwall
Picture Books
After he passes his swimming test, little Jabari decides he's ready to try jumping off the diving board, but when the big moment arrives, Jabari needs to work up the courage to jump.
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Layla's happiness
Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie
jE Tallie
Picture Books
Seven-year-old Layla divulges many things that make her happy, especially her family and their community garden.
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Looking for Bongo
Eric Velasquez
jE Velasque
Picture Books
"When a boy's abuela accuses him of being careless with his beloved Bongo, he devises a trap and catches the toy thief red-handed"--
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M is for melanin : a celebration of the black child
Tiffany Rose
jE Rose
Picture Books
Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. This book teaches children their ABCs while encouraging them to love the skin that they're in.
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Parker looks up : an extraordinary moment
Parker Curry
jE Curry
Picture Books
"This book is based on the viral photograph of African American toddler Parker Curry, who, during a visit to the National Portrait Gallery, became mesmerized by Amy Sherald's portrait of Michelle Obama, who she thought was a queen. One rainy afternoon, Parker's mother (co-author Jessica Curry) makes the suggestion that they visit the museum, little sister Ava in tow. At the museum, they see Parker's friend Gia and her mother. The three girls dance through the halls of the museum noticing horses, flowers, and feathers in the famous works of art. Just before they leave, Parker notices the portrait of Michelle Obama, stops in her tracks, and that viral photographic moment is born. Parker's thoughts about what she sees when she looks at Michelle Obama are assumed by her expressive gaze, well captured by illustrator Jackson. The reimagined images of the paintings are brilliant. In one, Einstein seems to be looking down on Parker and Gia, who laugh at his "bushy mustache," and ballerinas in "frilly white tutus" step out of the frame to join the girls as they dance down a hall. (The actual titles of the paintings are included in the backmatter.) One illustration shows a diverse group of children engaging in various activities, which invites young readers to imagine a world of possibilities for themselves, the way Parker does."--Kirkus
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This is a seek and find that has something for everyone. I love the illustrations, and the poetry lends itself to more seeking. Anyone with a seek and finder in their house might enjoy this romp through the seasons and the forest. -Casey