This book perfectly captures a summertime-fun vibe that kids will love. From pool toys and floaties to relay races and cannon balls, readers will relate to the joy that a day at the pool brings. The cautionary refrain, “Don’t splash Grandpa!” will have kids turning the pages to find out if Grandpa is safe from getting drenched or what will happen if he does get splashed. Julie Gonzalez’s spot-on rhyming text combined with Srinidhi Srinivasan’s bright, expressive illustrations make this a splashy read aloud for one or a crowd. All around good summertime (or anytime) fun!
 
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​TITLE: IGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE

AUTHOR: Carrie Kruck

ILLUSTRATOR: Erika Meza

​PUBLISHER: Disney Hyperion, 2024

OPENING LINES:

​Iggy was born with a spark.
Iggy turned three with a glow.
And when Iggy was six…
she breathed FIRE!

This book is pure fun! Iggy is born literally being able to breath fire. Some around her think she’s a bit much, but Iggy thinks…maybe not. After all, her fire breathing talents come in handy, even if she goes a little too far sometimes. In the end, her parents trust her to know herself and how best to share her talents with the world. Carrie Kruck’s engaging, entertaining text that shares the message that girls don’t need to be silenced, but celebrated, combined with Erika Meza’s vibrant, expressive illustrations will have young readers cheering for Iggy from beginning to end.
 
 
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This poetic, lyrical picture book features a child who embraces alone time yet can also find the beauty of connecting with others. Alone. Pat Zietlow Miller’s spare text is and ode; a soothing poem about the many things one can be. Paired with Annie Cron’s pastel illustrations in shades of pink, lavender, and green, the book tells a more structured story of a girl who appreciates and enjoys alone time, but then joins her community to learn, teach, share, connect, and come together to build something they can all enjoy. This beautiful book is on the quieter side, making it perfect for a bedtime story or a sweet lap-time read snuggled with your little one.
 
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Who can’t relate to Gus? He’s excited to do something for the very first time and when he does, he discovers he loves everything about it. The way it sounds, the way it feels – Gus hearts the bus! This adorable picture book is about a child who follows his passion and shares his enthusiasm for city busses with everyone around him. Lindsay Leslie’s engaging text invites the reader to participate in Gus’s world and cheer him on when his family becomes lost in the city. Greeta Ladi’s cheerful, expressive illustrations will keep readers entertained from start to finish. Perfect for kids who develop a passion for a particular subject, for bus (or vehicle) lovers, or for anyone looking for a fun read!
 
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This Quoka might look happy all the time, but don't judge a quoka by their cover. This book adorably conveys SEL themes to kids through humor and charming and expressive illustrations. Love this one!
 
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This adorable board book by Katrina Moore and Benson Shum has everything toddlers and their grownup readers love: Rhythmic text, fun lift-the-flap “page turns,” bright and expressive illustrations featuring babies in digging different settings, sturdy pages for multiple reads (and chews!), and a surprise novelty feature on the last page that puts a young reader in the spotlight. This will be a wonderful addition to your board book collection!
 
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This clever and sweet picture book puts a twist on the “big, bad” fox and innocent woodland creature tropes. Are Carrot Cake and Pufftail cute? Sure. Is Renard up to no good? Maybe. But, in this story, the bunnies use their smarts to help their prey friends from potential predator harm. Then, just when you think the mean fox has met his end, the story takes another turn that will have readers saying, “Aw!”  Lively and expressive illustrations by Julia Patton accompany Laura Gehl’s fun and heartwarming text. This adorable story of misunderstanding, kindness, helping others, inclusivity, and friendship will have young readers both chuckling and cheering for heroes Carrot Cake, Pufftail, and even for antagonist Renard. Fun read all around!
 
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This picture book is a perfect example of the marriage of words and art. TUMBLE, told in only 34 words of rhyming text, is about a tumble weed that goes where the wind blows, makes some friends, “plants” temporary roots and stays for a while, and then moves on again. Children will enjoy the lovely cadence of the rhyming scheme as they pour over the lush illustrations of desert life, great for reading aloud to a group or to one on your lap. Back matter provides some “fun facts about tumble weeds” as well as a call to action for readers to spot the plants and animals sprinkled throughout the book. Kids will be begging for this one to be read again and again!
 
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A bird named Oscar is determined to keep love away. He tries everything he can think of, but some squirrels are determined to share their affection with him. That’s when he comes up with a brilliant plan – get a ferocious guard dog named Brutus. Oscar’s plan works, but does he really want to keep love away after all? This book is cute and clever, filled with adorably illustrated woodland creatures, gentle humor, and lots of heart.
 
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