Friday, December 13, 2024

This month’s best new children's books

 
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This Month's Best New Children's Books
 
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Book cover for How to Catch a Groundhog by Alice Walstead and Andy Elkerton
After a group of friends accidentally spook a groundhog, their town might be in trouble!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Can the kids find the critter and bring him back in time for Groundhog Day?
  • The newest entry in a New York Times bestselling picture book series
  • A fun, wintry read-aloud sure to elicit giggles
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for The Worry Monster by Lena Podesta and Catherine Cook-Cottone
Teach kids how to soothe their inner worry monster
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Full of effective mindfulness-based strategies, from breathing techniques to practicing gratitude
  • Written by a licensed psychologist
  • "A useful and adorable book that's the just-right blend of story and resource" (Kirkus Reviews)
FEATURED IN:
Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Taylor Swift: Wildest Dreams by Erica Wainer and Joanie Stone
A must-have for mini Taylor Swift fans
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Follow the singer-songwriter's inspirational journey from childhood to stardom in this picture book biography
  • "A real-life fairy tale" (Kirkus Reviews) featuring lyrical text and beautifully soft illustrations
  • A timely release that coincides with the end of the historic Eras Tour
FEATURED IN:
Associated Press, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Alice in a Winter Wonderland by Jan Brett
When Alice follows a rabbit down an Alaskan glacier, she finds herself in a rich new world…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Exotic animals, big personalities, and silly high jinks abound
  • Written in the author's whimsical and intricate trademark style that made The Mitten and Gingerbread Baby beloved classics
  • "Observant readers will find much to explore" (Kirkus Reviews)
FEATURED IN:
USA Today, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Stopping by Jungle on a Snowy Evening by Richard T. Morris and Julie Rowan-Zoch
A beloved Robert Frost poem finds new life in this playful picture book
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • An imaginative boy has some out-of-the-box suggestions for how to liven "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"
  • "An irreverent homage that will leave all readers smiling" (BookPage)
  • Featuring appearances from a hippopotamus, meteors, and Robert Frost himself
  • Fun reading for the whole family
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for The Creature of Habit Tries His Best by Leo Espinosa and Jennifer E. Smith
Learn the power of trying — even when you feel like quitting
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • On the island of Habit, one determined creature refuses to give up
  • A "great storytime pick… that captures a range of emotions from frustration to triumphant glee" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • Full of vibrant, eye-catching illustrations
FEATURED IN:
Time Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for A Sea of Gold by Patricia Polacco
Follow one sunflower-loving Ukranian family over generations
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Through ups and downs, their hope and traditions persist
  • A celebration of the prolific, award-winning author's own heritage
  • Educational, affecting, and "visually stunning" (Publishers Weekly)
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage
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Book cover for Getting Ready for Valentine's Day by Debby Rahmalia and Vera Ahiyya
Prepare holiday-loving children for Valentine's Day with this enthusiastic picture book!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Join Kai's class as they learn to make cards, share sweets, and more ahead of the big day
  • Includes important lessons about friendship and bravery
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo! by George McClements
A giant beast with a cold stumbles into a city, looking for help…
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Can one boy fluent in kaiju haiku save the day and make a new friend?
  • Written completely in haiku, this book will introduce children to the accessible art of Japanese poetry
  • "Younger snifflers will / sympathize, and delight in / this read-aloud cinch!" (Kirkus Reviews)
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Grown with Love by Valeria Wicker
Young Oliver uses his green thumb to help his neighbors — but one plant has him stumped
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Can Oliver figure out what Mrs. Kroftombottom's dying foliage needs?
  • "A sweet tug on the heartstrings" (Kirkus Reviews) to keep you warm this winter
  • Teaches the importance of kindness and friendship
FEATURED IN:
Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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