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The Wrong Book
by Drew DaywaltWhat if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit will have you correcting what you're reading—and laughing!Do bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo? Do firefighters shout Ding Dong! before they put out a fire?That&’s what the narrator of this hilarious picture book thinks! Good thing there are some other characters in this book to set him straight…With bright bold illustrations, this laugh-out-loud funny story, written by the author of The Day the Crayons Quit, is sure to give kids—and grown-ups—a serious case of the giggles. Because a flower goes chugga-chugga-choo-choo. Right? Right?
You Are a Star, Malala Yousafzai
by Dean RobbinsMake way for Malala Yousafzai! It's Malala like you've never seen her before!Using a unique mix of first-person narrative, hilarious comic panels, and essential facts, Dean Robbins introduces young readers to an activist and trailblazer. The third book in the exciting You Are a Star nonfiction series, You Are a Star, Malala Yousafzai focuses on Malala's lifelong mission to bring educational equality and justice to all—especially young girls.Maithili Joshi's spot-on comic illustrations bring this icon to life, and back matter instructs readers on how to be more like Malala!
You Are Brave: A Book About Trying New Things
by Margaret O'Hair Sofia SanchezAn inspiring and inclusive picture book about overcoming the odds from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez!Just because you are different, that doesn’t mean you can’t succeed and share your gifts and passion with the world! That is the timely and important message of You Are Brave. This book helps readers learn their own self-worth and encourages kids to overcome obstacles by sticking up for themselves and others, trying new things, and showing the world how brave they are!This companion picture book to 2021’s You Are Enough and 2023’s You Are Loved focuses on dreaming big and overcoming any obstacles that stand in your way. Sofia has Down syndrome, but she hasn’t let that stop her from becoming a successful model, actress, and activist. Sofia is the perfect person to share You Are Brave's message of encouragement and bravery with kids everywhere.
You Make Me Sneeze!
by Sharon G. FlakePerfect for fans of Mo Willems and Jon Klassen, award-winning author Sharon G. Flake&’s story about a very serious cat and a very silly duck will inspire giggles with every reading.Best friends Duck and Cat have a problem—Cat makes Duck sneeze! &“I think—achoo!—I&’m allergic to you,&” Duck declares. Hilarity ensues as Cat keeps trying to solve the problem—but Duck keeps sneezing! Is Duck really allergic to Cat or is something else going on? Written completely in dialogue, this text is fun to read aloud and easy enough for newly independent readers to enjoy on their own. Humorous illustrations highlight the characters' personalities, emphasizing Duck's quirky humor and Cat's earnestness. This dynamic duo will charm readers as the sly friendship tale keeps them laughing.
You Will Always Belong
by Matthew Paul TurnerFrom the national New York Times bestselling author of When God Made You comes a lyrical, beautifully illustrated story reminding children that their worth comes from who they were created to be from the very beginning, with all their unique gifts and personalities.You belong! You do.You have light inside you.You can join the big story and help God make things new.When you know who you areand your people do too,That light that you shineis your power, your truth.You Will Always Belong is a joyous reminder that we were created by God with infinite beauty and purpose from the day we were born, just by existing as who we are, with all of our quirks and differences. In this hopeful and encouraging children's book, parents and kids alike will be encouraged to live confidently and freely as their whole selves, certain that God created everyone exactly as they are supposed to be. In You Will Always Belong, children will discover:• The truth that we matter to God and were designed with purpose• Encouragement towards acceptance and contentment• The gentle reminder that the people who truly love us love ALL parts of us
Zooni Tales: A Friend Till the End (Zooni Tales #2)
by Vikram MadanLoads of laughs and silly gaffes fill this charming early reader graphic novel in rhyme, from a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree.Dog Man meets Dr. Seuss in this fabulously furry young graphic novel that pairs rollicking rhyme with an irresistible pooch.A bee in spring, a ship in space,A car about to win a race . . . A stinky sock, a spider crew, A dog who wants to read with you! Kid friendly wordplay makes phonics fun, while charming illustrations follow Zooni through colorful mishaps and dog naps. Never fear! Zooni&’s pals are always near. These loyal animal friends stick together through every adventure—from cheese quests to road tests.Told in three full-length stories and two mini comics, tails will be wagging for this fuzzy, four-legged star. A perfect fit for read alouds and newly independent readers.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Zuni and the Memory Jar
by Aisha SaeedA joyful picture book about celebrating everyday moments of fun, beauty, and wonder, from New York Times bestselling author Aisha SaeedMeet Zuni. She's sweet, silly, ever-so-charming, and full of bright ideas. Her family has a memory jar. Anytime someone in the family does something important, they mark those moments through notes and photos stored in the jar and share those memories together at the end of the year.Her parents tell Zuni that when she grows up, she&’ll have important memories to share, too, like graduations, and milestones, and trophies. But Zuni is already making memories! And at the end of the year, her family gets to see the moments that made an impact on little Zuni.A deceptively simple story for young and old alike, Zuni and the Memory Jar is a reminder to celebrate everyday joys in life along with the grand achievements.
Follow That Frog!
by Philip C. SteadWhen a curiously croaking stranger comes knocking at the door, Aunt Josephine launches into a rambling tale about her lifelong pursuit of a rare giant frog.Eccentric Aunt Josephine poignantly ignores a stranger knocking at her door as she tells her niece Sadie the story of her time in the jungles of Peru, cataloguing amphibians for the scientific team of Admiral Rodriguez. When the admiral's son was suddenly swallowed by a giant frog, Aunt Josephine gave chase in a journey which took her around the world. In the tradition of Philip Stead and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell's previous collaborations Special Delivery and The Only Fish in the Sea, this is a story full of rambunctious fun and sensationally appealing artwork.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Hello, Moon
by Julie DowningThis perfect bedtime read-aloud describes that magical time, just as we're drifting off to sleep, when the moon the moon shines brightly and life emerges from the forest.Hello moon,Goodbye sun.Night is near,Day is done.When the sun goes down and most of us are getting ready for bed, the nighttime animals of the forest all wake up to the light of the moon. It calls to the them, from the slyest fox to the tiniest mouse, who feasts on leaves and fruit and scurries beneath the brush.A gentle rhyming text that will appeal to the youngest child is illustrated with soft and dreamy artwork in this perfect bedtime book in the tradition of Goodnight Moon.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
I Want a Boat!
by Liz Garton ScanlonA box is never just a box when you have a vivid imagination and a couple stuffed animal friends to join you on a fantastic ocean voyage.I have a box,I want a boat.With nothing but spare text and a bright imagination, I Want a Boat! follows a girl as she finds a way to transform a plain old box in an ordinary room into a magical sailboat, complete with a rudder, sail, and anchor. She and her stuffed-animal friends take to the high seas, encounter raging storms, and make it to dry land, just in time for supper.Award-winning author Liz Garton Scanlon's sprightly text and candy-colored, kid-friendly illustrations by Kevan Atteberry (Ghost Cat, Dear Beast) make this a perfect read-aloud for the youngest child.