I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all. But I can share them! Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.
CAPTAIN RAPTOR AND THE PERILOUS PLANET: Captain Raptor and his crew rush to help rescue scientists who are trapped on an unstable planet with a volcano about to erupt.
OUR CELEBRACION!: A rain shower does not dampen a Latino family’s enjoyment of their town’s parade and summer celebration.
SWEET DREAMING: Molly’s mother imagines stories to lull her to sleep, from swooping birds to a quiet beach, and soon one of them falls asleep.
THE HOUSE OF LOST AND FOUND: A neighbor boy asks Niles, a lonely old man, to look after his plant while he’s away. Beautifully illustrated!
THE SNOWFLAKE MISTAKE: Princess Ellie is left in charge of the magical snowflake machine.
SING TO THE MOON: A young Ugandan boy and his grandfather have fun together on a rainy day.
COUNTING DINOS: Join a gang of dinosaurs as they go from one to ten and learn to see their world in a new way. Fun and colorful read aloud!
CRAFTY LLAMA: Llama likes to knit while she thinks, but Beaver will only make something if it’s useful.
ALL ARE WELCOME: In one very special school, diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared. Awesome message!
HIKING DAY: Going on a hike for the very first time is an adventure for one young girl.
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Sweet Dreaming looks fun and so does Our Celebracion!
As always, I enjoy seeing your list. A few of these I’ve already read. 😊
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My favorite of this bunch is COUNTING DINOS. Even though the rhyme wasn’t perfect, it was still fun to read, and I love bright colors in picture books!
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House of Lost and Found looks so intriguing I have to go look for it at my library!
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Yes, it’s a very moving story–a little sad, but with a sweet ending–and lovely illustrations. Thanks for commenting!
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