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Do you know why there's a little pink eraser at the end of pencils? Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos tell us the story in this funny book! At first, Pencil wants nothing to do with Eraser until... well, you'll have to listen and find out. It's all about creativitiy, friendship, drawing, perseverance, and teamwork. Eraser just won't give up on Pencil! Germán Blanco draws (and undraws!) the pic...

Check out the friendlies guy in the utensil drawer! Amy Krouse Rosenthal writes this book about the little spoon who feels so ordinary and dull, till he realizes all the things he can do and feels lucky to be a spoon. This book reminds us that everyone has their own unique strengths and weaknesses which is what makes us, us! This book is about self-acceptance and being proud of our differences....

This book shares what it's like to have a grandma move in! It's pretty exciting, but since Mia can't speak the same language as the grandma it can be a challenge! How will Mia and Abuela manage? The author, Meg Medina, is able to mix in English and Spanish without causing confusion to the reader. She shows how hard it can be to communicate when you don't speak the same language. In the story bo...

Andrea Zuill wrote and illustrated this book about Little Cap, probably a little mushroom, and Gustav, his roomie and bestie slug. This book is about problem-solving and friendship and perseverance. And how wonderful reunions are!

Have you read any books by Mo Willems? He's written and/or illustrated over 50! This Mo Willems book shares that while we may think something is small, there are things we probably aren't aware of that are really, REALLY small. Can you think of something smaller than a cookie crumb? Did you know that Mo Willems started out as a writer and animator on Sesame Street? Yes!

This book helps us see how yucky it feels when people make fun of someone because they like different things compared to what most people like. In this story, a boy loves to wear the kinds of clothes that are usually only worn by girls. It hurts the boy's feelings even though his family is supportive. Cheryl Kilodavis, the author, knows about these feelings from personal experience because her ...

Mo Willems is an author illustrator that many children today are familiar with. Often his books are just fun, but this one points out how different things are big, till we look at them in relation to other things! The book mentions some space terms the grownup reading with a child might want to read up on in advance, in case you get questions! But don't worry - I got you! Star Pollux: A very br...

This is a sweet journey through the outdoors to see what wild animals are up to. How are the animals playing? Nature is depicted in muted colors that are calming and simple, with an elegance that celebrates nature and the joys of play. Julie Flett is the author illustrator of this book. She's Cree-Metis from Vancouver, Canada, and she shares that we are all connected. As she says, we all live i...

The boy in this book wants to wear a bindi like his Ammi, and even though usually only girls wear bindis, his Ammi gives him his first bindi that he wears with pride. The interesting illustrations in this book help show what a bindi is and why some people wear one. Have you seen anyone with a bindi right in the middle of their forehead? Maybe you wear one yourself! Vivek Shraya wrote this book ...

This warm and purposeful book was written to support children who feel different from their peers because they are neurodivergent. The book aptly points out that no one should be defined solely by their disability - everyone has many facets, or many stripes. 68 out of every 100 people are considered autistic, so it's very likely we all know at least one person with ASD. This book also helps typ...

This is a lovely bedtime poem written by an Inuit throat singer, Celina Kalluk. She describes the gifts that many the animals of the Arctic bring to the newborn baby, Kulu. In addition to writing this children's book, Celina Kalluk is a throat singer. Many people don't know what a throat singing is. Singers create deep and high sounds in a way that you might think sounds a bit like animals talk...

There are a lot of feelings on the playground! Are you feeling happy? Calm? Brave? Shy? Scared? So many emotions that follow so many things that can happen in a little child's day. Lizzy Rockwell's simple but inviting book helps children identify their emotions.

Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, the husband and wife/author and illustrator team, share this story that encourages children to tell their story using their imagination and looking around them at the wonderful world right in front of them. Along with their four children, Matthew and Robbi spend their summers fishing commerically in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

This is a story without any words! There's nothing to read, but there's plenty to see. The pictures walk us through the story of a rambunctious boy, a disappointing accident, then compassion and forgiveness. Kerascoët is the author illustrator and this name is the pen name for the husband and wife team, French illustrators, Marie Pommepuy and Sébastien Cosset. They chose their name in 2000 from...

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