Add Rainbow to Your Christmas Shelf
Featuring a gay biracial couple and a gender ambiguous child, this inclusive Christmas story wonderfully conveys the joy and importance of giving.
Little People, Big Hearts.
In honor of GivingTuesday, check out these 5 outstanding books that give back. They’re the perfect reads for your budding philanthropist.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Skip the presents, Santa. This year, all I want for Christmas is quality time with my family.
ABC, easy as 123.
Madeline Finn struggles with reading. Then she meets Bonnie the library dog, and they read together every Saturday. Their special bond is a heartwarming example of friendship and moral support, and a sweet message of encouragement to young readers everywhere.
Use Your Imagination
Imagination is a powerful learning tool, and also tremendous fun! Daydreamer Amadou and his traditional teacher are a bit at odds during a field trip to the zoo, but his vivid musings prove irresistible and end up captivating her and his classmates.
You’re a Dwarf Planet.
When Pluto learns that he’s been declassified as a planet, he’s crushed. Join him on a funny yet factual journey through the solar system as he redefines himself and figures out where he belongs.
Pizza on Repeat.
Perfect for picky eaters everywhere! Pipo eats pizza every single night. But when her mother challenges her to try new things, she awakens her palate to a world of incredible flavors.
Let’s Mix Baking Soda and Vinegar
Explore 14 colorfully illustrated scenes, and then learn about 8 different scientists who are hard at work on each site! This book is sure to inspire a love of science in every reader.
Open Your Mouth and Say ‘Ah!’
When Doctor De Soto, a mouse, agrees to treat a Fox who is suffering from a toothache, he knows his life is at risk. His clever plan will delight readers and have them on the edge of their seats.
It’s Moving Day.
Capturing the intense bond of first friendships and the raw emotion of childhood feelings, this beautiful book will provide comfort to any kiddo whose best friend is moving away.
It Smells Cold Outside.
For Fletcher, a baby fox, the change of seasons from Fall to Winter is alarming. His favorite tree is sick! The leaves are falling off! Follow Fletcher as he learns about his forest’s inevitable, and beautiful, transformation.
I Love LA
This bold and brightly illustrated board book is a quintessential celebration of Los Angeles, highlighting everything from fashion and food to the film industry.
Just Be Yourself.
This colorfully illustrated, sweetly told story is a wonderful conversation starter for talking about the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, with a lovely message about embracing and being yourself.
Don’t Put Your Hands in Your Mouth!
Hopefully, we will look back at this book and laugh about it. For now, I’m loving this fun, sweet story about a contactless, socially-distant playdate between BFFs Hedgehog and Turtle.
I’m Almost Perfect. Really. Truly.
Most people have basic pumpkin criteria - big, round, orange. One pumpkin aces all three, except he is a stemless pumpkin, a stumpkin. Will anyone choose him for Halloween?
Broomsticks Don’t Strike Me as Comfortable.
This playful, rhyming story about friendship and teamwork shows that there’s always room for one more on this bighearted witch’s broom.
Where Do Babies Come From?
You’re welcome. This funny yet factual story is thankfully here to help parents answer the tricky question that we all dread answering.
I Got Swept Up in the Moment.
A dose of mystery gives this Halloween story a sprinkle of spooky without an ounce of scary, making it the perfect seasonal read for little trick-or-treaters.
Boo! I Scared You.
A Halloween story that’s sweeter than fun size candy. Once there was a ghost who was a quilt. He is miserable about being different than the other ghosts, until one special Halloween night.
Under My Umbrella, Ella, Ella
A big red umbrella loves to give shelter and gather people in. This sweet, simple story is a reminder to readers both young and old that there’s always room for more.