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Picture Books


Too Many Rabbits by David Cali - 9/10
Getting two rabbits for the price of one really is too good to be true... This is basically a counting book full of humor and absolutely...


The Biggest, Best Light by Daniel Darling - 8/10
An introduction to creation, brokenness, and human dignity. This book traces the Biblical story of Creation and the Fall, then reflects...


Dad and the Recycling-Bin Roller Coaster by Taylor Calmus - 8/10
When their dad turns the backyard into a playground of inventions, these kids insist something important is missing. A goofy depiction of...


Outside Amelia's Window by Caroline Nastro - 8/10
A charming story of how Amelia, a young girl who has lost the ability to walk, gains confidence to re-engage with the world after...


Kat Hats by Daniel Pinkwater - 10/10
A whimsical tale about a clever cat who has been trained to impersonate different hats as he embarks on a quest to rescue a friend. If...


The Brand-New, Never-Used, Perfect Crayons by Leanne Hatch - 7/10
A tale of two sisters and learning to find beauty in imperfection. When older sister Violet gets a box of new crayons, she finds herself...


The Horseback Librarians by Jane Yolen - 8/10
This historical fiction account shares about the living conditions of Appalachian America during the Great Depression through the lens of...


Granny Left Me a Rocket Ship by Heather Smith - 7/10
An imaginative story about coping with the loss of losing a loved one. A young boy reflects on how remembering his grandmother helps to...


Street Monsters by Barbara Joosse - 8/10
A creative tale about city life that invites us to face our fears and learn about the world around us. A young boy, frightened by the...


Eve and Adam and their Very First Day by Leslie Kimmelman - 8/10
This reimagining of a pivotal Bible story explores the nature of faith through a story about Adam and Eve in their original innocence. As...


My Brother is an Avocado by Tracy Darnton - 7/10
A whimsical introduction to the process of infant development. When a young girl's father tells her that her future brother is a poppy...


Little Pea by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 10/10
A cute, relatable story about finishing your dinner to get desert. Apart from being a creative approach to a common kid problem of not...


When You Open a Book by Caroline Derlatka - 8/10
An invitation to readers to explore the magic of reading. While not much of a formal story, this lyrical book filled with beautiful...


The Wishing Machine by Jonathan Hillman - 10/10
A charming tale about hope in the face of looming change and the experience of poverty. Sam's visit to the laundromat with her mother is...


Pigeon & Cat by Edward Hemingway - 10/10
A heartwarming story about the power of friendship to transform us and the ripple effect that change can have on a community. I went into...


Nothing Ever Happens on My Block by Ellen Raskin - 8/10
This book creates a juxtaposition between its words and pictures, inviting us to see with our own eyes rather than relying on what we're...


Mina by Matthew Forsythe - 9/10
A cute and creative story about the adventures that ensue after a curious mouse brings home an unexpected surprise. This story is funny...


Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 7/10
A modern fairy tale about the power of belief. When the land of unicorns is overrun by a massive storm, the once beatific land is plunged...


Monet's Cat by Lily Murray - 7/10
Learn about famous Impressionist Claude Monet as he follows his magical cat on adventures throughout his paintings. The whimsical story...


Bedtime for Mommy by Amy Krouse Rosenthal - 8/10
A simple, yet humorous bedtime book about the efforts of a young girl to get her mom ready for bed. While the title pretty much tells you...
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