Picture Books
It feels good to be yourself : a book about gender identity
Theresa Thorn
jE/Thorn
Picture Books
A picture book that introduces the concept of gender identity to the youngest reader from writer Theresa Thorn and illustrator Noah Grigni. Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. With child-friendly language and vibrant art, It Feels Good to Be Yourself provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity.
Neither
Airlie Anderson
jE Anderson
Picture Books
Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, it sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome.
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The undefeated
Kwame Alexander
jE Alexander
Picture Books, Poetry
"The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree"--
"We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated." --Maya Angelou -Casey
Stuck
Oliver Jeffers
jE Jeffers
Picture Books
When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he tries to knock it down with increasingly larger and more outrageous things.
This books builds in outrageousness as it goes on. -Bond
Shh! we have a plan
Chris Haughton
jE Haughton
Picture Books
Spotting an exquisite bird in a tree, three friends execute a series of stealthy plans to capture the bird only to have their efforts foiled, while their quiet, observant companion stretches out his hand to execute a plan of his own.
Simple and satisfying, with visual humor. -Bond
Mother Bruce
Ryan T Higgins
jE Higgins
Picture Books
Bruce is a grumpy bear who likes no one and nothing but cooked eggs, but when some eggs he was planning to boil hatch and the goslings believe he is their mother, he must try to make the best of the situation.
This one will make you AND your kiddo laugh. -Bond
The Book With No Pictures
B. J. Novak
jE Novak
Picture Books
"In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what"--
You should only check out this book if you're willing to endure many requests to "Read it again." -Bond
The monster at the end of this book
Jon Stone
jE Sesame
Picture Books
Grover worries page by page about meeting the monster at the end of this book.
A classic for a reason. -Bond
Can you make a scary face?
Jan Thomas
jE Thomas
Picture Books
A ladybug invites the reader to play a game of "let's pretend."
All of Jan Thomas' books are great for preschoolers - and this one is no exception. -Bond
The ABCs of D&D
Ivan Van Norman
jE Vannorma
Picture Books
A child can get their first glimpse into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, even as they learn the alphabet, a precursor to every new path in reading. Teach the alphabet to any early reader as told imaginatively within the world of Dungeons & Dragons. With read-aloud friendly rhyming couplets from Ivan Van Norman and adorable illustrations from Caleb Cleveland.
I'm the first hold on this book! I am excited to read this to my 3yo and stimulate his imagination. We already talk about dragons and heroes and swords--I think he will love combining his ABCs with adventures. -Melody
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