by Cary Fagan, illustrated by Dena Seiferling (Tundra Books) Published September 14, 2021 A child accidentally drops a collection of instruments in the woods and Bear finds a ukulele. He announces he has made up a song he wants to sing to his friends. But the other animals have a different plan.
by James Catchpole, illustrated by Karen George (Faber & Faber) Published July 6, 2021 Joe just wants to play his favorite playground game – pirates. As he plays, other kids approach him asking what happened to his leg. This is a great book for starting conversations about how everyone is different and the same!
by Micha Archer (Nancy Paulsen Books) Published March 30, 2021 “Wonder walk?” “Sure.” Two children explore the wonders of nature by asking questions and using their imaginations.
by Sue Farrell Holler, illustrated by Jennifer Faria Lipke (Pajama Press) Published November 24, 2020 A young boy and his grandfather go for a walk through the woods one winter day. As they explore, Grandpa shares the Ojibwemowin names of the various animals they meet along the way.
by Lauren Soloy (Tundra Books) Published May 18, 2021 Children always have lots of questions to ask! This book shows the importance of conversation as a way to satisfy a curious mind.
by Samantha Cotterill (Dial Books) Published March 30, 2021 When things go wrong on her special day, Laila talks through her feelings with her mom and finds sensory-friendly alternatives so that they all have a great day.
by Margaret McNamara and illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Schwartz & Wade Books) Published March 23, 2021 Jake has trouble finding a book to read at his school library, but after talking with the librarian, he takes home a book about woodworking and uses it to help him build a little library.
by Pamela Paul and illustrated by Becky Cameron (Philomel Books) Published February 16, 2021 A boy and his caregiver love to read books, but so does the cat! See the boy grow older and how interactions with his cat and books changes over time.
by Adam Lehrhaupt and illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell (Paula Wiseman Books) Published February 9, 2021 See the life cycle of a library book!
by Jean Ciborowski Fahey and illustrated by Simone Shin (Lee & Low Books) Published March 16, 2021 You’ll be encouraged to read from a unique perspective –building a bookcase! Includes bilingual text and tips for parents in the back.
