When Your Daddy's a Soldier
By: Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan
4.18
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A lyrical, moving story about a family's experience at home during their dad's time away at war. …
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1. The Big Umbrella
By: Amy June Bates , Juniper Bates
3.59
Format: 251 pages, Hardcover
In the tradition of Alison McGhee's Someday, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial… read more
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2. Remembering Vera
By: Patricia Polacco
3.93
Format: 300 pages, Hardcover
From beloved author Patricia Polacco comes the heartwarming and true story of Vera, an amazing dog … read more
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3. Big
By: Vashti Harrison
4.66
Format: 60 pages, Kindle Edition
This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of … read more
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4. Knight Owl (The Knight Owl Series, 1)
By: Christopher Denise
4.51
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A Caldecott Honor Winner and New York Times Bestseller! A determined Owl builds strength and … read more
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5. Berry Song
By: Michaela Goade
4.43
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a celebration of the land s… read more
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6. The Puppets of Spelhorst
By: Kate DiCamillo
4.19
Format: 149 pages, Hardcover
From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale—with enchanting illustrations b… read more
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"The moon has no master," said the owl. "The moon is its own king." "Or queen," said the girl. The moon rose higher."-Kate DiCamillo, The Puppets of Spelhorst
7. Simon and the Better Bone
By: Corey R. Tabor
4.32
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines… read more
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8. If I Was a Horse
By: Sophie Blackall
3.79
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spec… read more
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9. Ain't Burned All the Bright
By: Jason Reynolds
4.42
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Prepare yourself for something unlike anything: A smash-up of art and text for teens that viscerall… read more
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"What is life in a house underwater?"-Jason Reynolds, Ain't Burned All the Bright
"...and freedom to play without worry about the rules being rearranged"-Jason Reynolds, Ain't Burned All the Bright
"...and she wipes weary from her eyes still glued to the no-good glued to the high definition glare of low-definition life"-Jason Reynolds, Ain't Burned All the Bright
"And I'm sitting here wondering why my mother won't change the channel and why the news won't change the story and why the story won't change into something new instead of the every-hour rerun about h…"-Jason Reynolds, Ain't Burned All the Bright
10. I Want to Be a Vase
By: Julio Torres
3.84
Format: None pages, None
Former SNL writer and comedic rising star Julio Torres takes readers on a journey through the lives… read more
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11. Farmhouse
By: Sophie Blackall
4.53
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like… read more
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12. The Labors of Hercules Beal
By: Gary D. Schmidt
4.53
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday… read more
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"And when Achilles went inside the Vampire said to me, "You all right?" I nodded. "I'm okay." "Okay is good enough for now," she said."-Gary D. Schmidt, The Labors of Hercules Beal
"Most people don't think we even look like brothers," I said. "You do when you're asleep," she said. "Your face relaxes, and you stop worrying, and all that grit you two carry around falls away, and y…"-Gary D. Schmidt, The Labors of Hercules Beal
13. From the Tops of the Trees
By: Kao Kalia Yang
4.25
Format: 40 pages, ebook
Father, is all of the world a refugee camp? Young Kalia has never known life beyond the fences o… read more
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14. All Are Welcome
By: Alexandra Penfold
4.48
Format: 44 pages, Library Binding
A warm, welcoming picture book that celebrates diversity and gives encouragement and support to all… read more
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15. Outside In
By: Deborah Underwood
4.24
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous… read more
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16. I Don't Care
By: Julie Fogliano
4.12
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little th… read more
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17. My Brother Is Away
By: Sara Greenwood
4.40
Format: 40 pages, Library Binding
In this moving picture book, a young girl reflects on the emotions and challenges of growing up wit… read more
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18. The Tryout (The Tryout #1)
By: Christina Soontornvat
4.31
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
STAND TALL. BE LOUD. GAME FACE ON. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and … read more
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19. Patchwork
By: Matt de la Peña
4.20
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply mov… read more
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20. Still This Love Goes On
By: Buffy Sainte-Marie
4.31
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A love letter to Indigenous communities everywhere, this picture book gorgeously illustrated by Jul… read more
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21. I Cannot Draw a Horse
By: Charise Mericle Harper
3.88
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
Award-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper delivers a fantastically funny adventur… read more
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22. Stanley's Secret
By: John Sullivan
3.94
Format: 48 pages, Kindle Edition
The award-winning author of Kitten and the Night Watchman is back with an inspiring and poignant pi… read more
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23. Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books
By: Michelle Markel
4.22
Format: 44 pages, Kindle Edition
FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "Exuberant."―Horn Book Magazine, starred review "Excellent."—Booklist, starre… read more
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24. Moonlight
By: Stephen A. Savage
3.61
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A lyrical bedtime read about the captivating effects of moonlight and its nightly journey. "Some… read more
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25. Hurry, Little Tortoise, Time for School!
By: Carrie Finison
4.26
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
It's the first day of school and Little Tortoise is worried. Can she get there on time? It's the f… read more
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26. Sometimes Love
By: Katrina Moore
4.35
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A tender, poetic picture book about a military family experiencing happiness, heartache, and learni… read more
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27. Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs
By: Razeena Omar Gutta
4.06
Format: 24 pages, Hardcover
Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly… read more
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28. My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration
By: Prasha Sooful
4.06
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
Is your brain magic? Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud a… read more
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29. Place Hand Here
By: Katie Yamasaki
4.29
Format: 32 pages, Kindle Edition
A magnificent story of community, family, and love from internationally renowned muralist and pictu… read more
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30. When Your Daddy's a Soldier
By: Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan
4.18
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
A lyrical, moving story about a family's experience at home during their dad's time away at war. … read more
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31. Brave Like Mom
By: Monica Acker
4.66
Format: 32 pages, Hardcover
As one girl watches her mom battle illness, she sees Mom being strong, brave, and fierce on both go… read more
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