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PICTURE BOOK / CHILDREN'S HEALTH
By Sharyn Diamond
Page Publishing
46 pages; eBook, paperback, hard cover
Amy’s Amazing Hats is a unique story for children which promotes friendship, caring and kindness to their peers who have cancer while bringing awareness to pediatric cancer and the non-profit organization Passing Hats. What can you do to help your friends going through rough times? This friendly, inspirational and positive children’s book inspires young readers ages 6 - 12 to cheer them on by doing acts of kindness such as making chemo hats, cheery get well signs and cards, and being an all-around good friend. While in remission, she writes a journal how kids can help someone with cancer. In other words, she passes it forward. Amy says, "You’re never too young to do acts of kindness!"
NONFICTION / PICTURE BOOK / STEM / POETRY
ABy Susan Johnson Taylor, illustrated by Annie Bakst
Gnome Road Publishing
32 pages; hard cover
For young poets who love science and young scientists who love poetry, this thoughtful collection of poems about fascinating and colorful creatures found throughout the world invites readers to linger and wonder on every page.
Learn why the Blue-footed Booby puts on a special dance or how the Picasso Bug uses its masterful chemical defense against predators. Explore simple and fun poetic forms like the tanka, haiku, and quatrain. Just be sure to take good notes An interactive component rewards practicing poets seeking to challenge themselves further.
With gorgeous illustrations and a rainbow of colors to complement the lyrical and engaging text, this book will fit nicely on the shelves of any classroom or library where kids are interested in science, writing or the arts.
REALISTIC FICTION/ HUMOR/ SCHOOL AND FAMILY
By Liz Garton Scanlon, illustrated by Dung Ho
paperback, eBook
Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple, 117 pages
Bibsy Cross and the Bike-a-Thon, 110 pages
Meet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming new chapter book series! Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy. She loves her parents, her cat, and her best friend, Natia. And she loves going to school. (She might just love that most of all!) But for 3rd grade, Bibsy has Mrs. Stumper for a teacher... and Mrs. Stumper doesn't seem too keen on Bibsy. She thinks Bibsy talks too much and does too much and just plain IS too much -- whether Bibsy's working on her science fair project, raising money for the library, or helping tend to her team's terrarium! Read along to see how Bibsy turns her sours to sweet and makes it successfully through 3rd grade staying absolutely Bibsyish along the way!
PICTURE BOOK / DANCE / BIRDS / INCLUSION
France Flamingo: Prima Ballerina
By Dottie Lee, illustrated by Pei Jen
Ink Society Press LLC
36 pages; hard cover, paperback, eBook
Frances Flamingo, propelled out of the sky by a storm and separated from her migrating flock, discovers a cluster of pink in the park. To her surprise, instead of flamingos, Frances finds ballerinas wearing pink tutus. When invited to join their ballet class, Frances worries if she will fit in. With reassurance from her new friends, Frances learns that embracing new experiences can lead to friendship, self-discovery, and unforgettable adventures.
PICTURE BOOK / INSPIRATIONAL / BEDTIME
By Kathleen J. Shields
Erin Go Bragh Publishing
32 pages; eBook, paperback, hard cover, audiobook
Everyone knows what a unicorn is, but who was the first unicorn?
Aden is a young horse, who believes that giving his time and gifts is the best way to share hope in the world. One evening, he is visited by an angel who bestows a gift of gold on his forehead. With his new horn, Aden continues to help and care for others. However, when his mother gets injured, he discovers his horn can perform miracles. It was that first miracle that inspired the other horses to follow his lead.
This story is about love, acceptance, kindness and giving. It is the story of the First Unicorn and how God's creation would succeed at greatness.
PICTURE BOOK/ EARLY LITERACY / BEGINNING READER / BABY BOOK
By Holly Schmidt, illustrated by Hiruni Kariyawasam
AMZ Pro Hub
26 pages; paperback, hard cover
Hug a porcupine? No! No! No! Hug mom and dad? Go! Go Go! “NO GO” is a fun picture book designed for even the earliest readers to join in and answer the questions about what they should and should not do to have fun and be safe. The simple patterns and pictures encourage young readers to be an active participant in the story to provide fun parent/child book experiences, build confidence in young readers, and instill a love of reading.
PICTURE BOOK / LIBRARY / BOOKS & READING / LIZARDS
By Patricia Vermillion, illustrated by Lily Thompson
TCU Press
32 pages; hard cover, library binding
Everyone wants a reading partner, especially Emerald. Exploring the library bookshelves, Emerald meets friends who ask to read together, but none of their stories have that magic spark. Only when Emerald acts quickly to save a friend in need does she find the perfect reading partner—and the tale she longed to read.
PICTURE BOOK / BILINGUAL
By Gabriela Gotay, illustrated by Mariel Garcia
paperback, eBook
Simona's New Adventure, 42 pages
Simona's New Treasure, 42 pages
Simona's New Friend, 42 pages
This series focuses on change and the power of memories, the value of getting to know your town and community, and showing empathy to others. The author's motivation was to provide a positive tool for families going through similar moves and transitions. Another motivation was to write and publish a bilingual story (English and Spanish), to advocate for bilingual reading and education. The series provides questions to spark conversation after reading, and other suggested activities.
PICTURE BOOK / TEXAS BUTTERFLIES / TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS / TEXAS NATIVE MILKWEEDS
Where are the Monarchs? ¿Dónde están las mariposas monarca?
By Patricia Vermillion, illustrated by Kathryn Vermillion, translations by Jezebel Guadalupe
38 pages; paperback
Celebrate the power of the Monarch Butterfly migration. Join them as they travel thousands of miles through Texas to their overwintering destination, feasting on milkweed and nectar. This informational picture book provides facts about the Texas State Parks, protectors of the milkweed, and their symbolic flora, fauna, and other native butterflies.
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