Monday, January 13, 2025

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 Girls on the Rise by Loveis Wise and Amanda Gorman
A rousing celebration of girls and everything they'll achieve!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • From #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman
  • "An excellent read-aloud" that "speaks to a future marked by strength and endless possibilities" (Booklist)
  • With lushly detailed artwork from a Coretta Scott King Honor–winning illustrator
FEATURED IN:
NPR, CBS Mornings, People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Mama Hug by Emma Straub and Stevie Lewis
A New York Times bestselling novelist brings her talents to this picture book
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Spend a day full of love and joy with Mama and baby
  • Called "simply, gracefully perfect" by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review
  • With lyrical, rhyming text that kids will want to reread
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Don't Push the Button: Tons of Love by Bill Cotter
This book contains a mysterious heart-shaped button. Will you press it?
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Larry the monster sure doesn't want you to!
  • An interactive picture book bound to elicit joy and laughter in young ones
  • The newest installment in a wildly popular USA Today bestselling series
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly
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Book cover for And, Too, the Fox by Ada Limón and Gaby D'Alessandro
A US Poet Laureate's poem comes alive in this picture book gem
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Experience an adventurous day alongside a red fox
  • Lyrical text, paired with stunning illustrations, brings the natural world to life
  • "Children will be captivated by Fox as they join him on a joyful romp" (School Library Journal, starred review)
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher by Trudy Tran and Ruby Bridges
Meet the teacher who inspired an iconic civil rights activist
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Written by Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to attend a segregated Louisiana school
  • Thirty-five years after Mrs. Henry taught Ruby when no one else would, they reunited!
  • "A child-friendly exploration of a landmark moment in civil rights history" (Kirkus Reviews)
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for To See an Owl by Matthew Cordell
Janie is on the prowl for an owl sighting
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Easily summed up in a single word: magic" (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
  • As she searches everywhere from the beach to the snowy woods, will Janie find what she's looking for?
  • A Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator's latest
FEATURED IN:
Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, BookPage
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Book cover for Ms. Rachel: 100 First Words by Ms. Rachel
An invaluable resource from a beloved online educator and #1 New York Times bestselling author
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Pairs 100 intuitive, easy-to-learn first words with simple photographs
  • A must-have for beginner readers that includes advice for caregivers
FEATURED IN:
TODAY Show
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Book cover for The House on the Canal by Britta Teckentrup and Thomas Harding
Uncover four centuries of one special house's history
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The story of the Amsterdam home where Anne Frank — and many others — sought refuge
  • "Deeply moving, powerful, and breathtaking" (Kirkus Reviews starred review)
  • Features gorgeous mixed-media collages plus archival images
FEATURED IN:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for The Rainbow Cleanup by Joanna Teplin, Clea Shearer, and Junissa Bianda
Need help inspiring young ones to clean? Look no further!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • This vibrant tale will teach kids the magic of tidying and organizing
  • From the New York Times bestselling duo that hosts the Netflix series Get Organized with The Home Edit
  • Chock-full of "helpful hints about keeping children's rooms neat" (Kirkus Reviews)
FEATURED IN:
Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Little Puppy by Nicola Killen
This Valentine's Day, celebrate puppy love
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • In the author-illustrator's trademark tender and heartwarming style
  • When Grandma visits with Milo the puppy, Ollie has a very special Valentine's Day
  • Can be enjoyed by the entire family
FEATURED IN:
Kirkus Reviews
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