Kids (Ages 0-8) Staff Picks
FOMO? These little piggies have never heard of her. Being happy for your friends and encouraging each other's adventures, big and small? Well, that's Toot and Puddle for ya!
—Shalemar C.
The only scarry thing about this book would be trying to grow up without it.
—Alex H.
No one does weird like William Steig. This book is so ridiculous, every page makes me laugh no matter how many times I read it. Pearl is our young daydreamer protagonist, the talking bone is her magical new friend. Together can they outsmart the villains and dangers on their walk home? Come, be wowed by the amazing bone!
—Julianne DV.
Umami is a penguin who got tired of eating cold fish everyday, so she set off on an adventure to explore and taste all kinds of foods and new flavors. She knows she must share her discoveries with her village—but will they enjoy everything Umami has brought back? If you are picky with food, this book's for you!
—Camila C.
Life can be so frustrating for a kid in a world built for grown-ups! Amy Wu is clever, spunky, and determined. You will fall in love with her spirit as you follow her on a journey to adapt to her bao-making process to best suit her as a kid. Prepare to be very hungry by the end!
— Gaby MM.
There is something undeniably perfect about this book. Reading it with my mom is one of my earliest & fondest memories, but it's not just the nostalgia talking, the whole book just feels like a big hug. Lots of silliness, a handful of words, and plenty of charm fill the pages. The ideal sendoff to a blissful, dream-filled sleep.
— Julianne DV.
Perfect for young readers loving what they see on the page with every book they pick up. How happy they are as they become aware of the power of their imagination to come up with even more! A wholesome read from start to finish.
—Pedro R.
Everybody has those days. Those days when your clothes don't fit right, those days when your lunch doesn't taste right, those days when you just wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Pavlo is having one of those days. His story reminds us that those days are temporary and best treated by quality time with the people you love, a lesson I will never tire of learning.
— Clare C.
A book that makes me excited to see us all emerge from winter full of hope and aspiring for all the warm sunbeams that spring will surely bring. It reminds us to take care of our environment now rather than later and to do more than just rely on single individuals to save us all. We can work wonders if we collectively get together to make the world a better place. So let's try to do just that!
— Pedro R.
Toto is a birthmark who can sometimes be embarrassing. Mom gives her bangs to try and cover Toto up before school starts. Toto comes out anyways and instead of being scared, her new friend loves it! A cute, inspiring, and funny book about feeling insecure and being different, but knowing your difference is a special part of you!
— Maeve A.
A meditation on how all things change with the seasons, how not everything shiny and new is better than what we had before, a commentary on -- well, let's just say, they just don't make them like The Little House anymore.
— Clare C.
If you've ever gotten carried away with a hobby, have bad aim, or simply loooooove love, this pig in heart-adorned underpants is for you! You won't need Cupig's arrow to fall for this adorable book.
— Kathryn H.
This book reminds us of what it's like to want to keep the warmest of feelings inside that come with life, knowing that with the love of community, we are able to do just that. We are emboldened to be our true selves, find our way to bravery, and it's truly a celebration all around!
— Pedro R.
On foot and in a terrible blizzard, Irene is on a mission to deliver a dress to the duchess when her seamstress mother falls ill. Her journey may be full of obstacles, accidents, and silly mistakes, but Irene reminds us that one of the bravest things we can do is be gentle to ourselves. Armed with a compassionate heart, we really can weather any storm!
— Shalemar C.
If you ask me about this book, I would say it's a classic tale retold from the POV of the "Big Bad Wolf" (Alexander T. Wolf, to you). If you REALLY ask me, I would go on about the surrealist and almost sinister illustration style. But if you really REALLY ask me, I'd tell you it's a SOCIOLOGICAL MASTERPIECE. A profound commentary on the POLITICS of PERCEPTION and WHO WE CALL "VILLAIN."
— Marion B.
You know you're bound to have a beautiful journey when it is blessed by your elders. And so a boy does just that as he goes to his grandma and asks one of life's biggest questions. He encounters many people along the way, experiencing life, living in the moment, and by taking the time to listen, his answer becomes uniquely his own.
— Pedro R.
What do you need to build a forest? Hmm...maybe some trees, a cabin, some rocks, and maybe a ghost. The possibilities are endless because, at the end of the day, it's your forest.
— Nicole MB.
Dreamlike and mysterious, When Everyone Was Fast Asleep makes for perfect bedtime reading. It contains more magic in its 28 pages than fantasy novels twenty times as long.
— Sam M.
Is there anything better than reuniting with someone you love? Maybe when they also bring a suitcase full of treats that connect you to a special place! This book beautifully captures this unique yet common experience and reminds us of the importance of family and culture.
— Gaby MM.