Literacy Partnerships | WIC Title List

Growing Healthy Minds: A New Title List for WIC Centers & Providers

Available for Ages 0–9

Healthy Habits

Healthy Foods

Healthy Moves

Favorite Stories

Literacy’s Impact on Healthy Lifestyles

Build family literacy skills and encourage healthy habits with a brand-new title list just for WIC Centers and Providers.

Like you, we know that higher literacy rates are associated with better health outcomes. So we built a title list to help families achieve both.

These titles on Healthy Food , Healthy Habits , Healthy Moves , and Favorite Stories encourage a personal connection to reading while promoting health and wellness.

Benefits to Families

Encourages Healthy Habits Children who are exposed to a variety of fruits and vegetables are more likely to choose to try those foods, which can lead to lifelong healthier habits. Books can introduce children to a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, piquing their interest and building their vocabularies.

Strengthens the Mother-Child Bond

Fosters School-Ready Children Early literacy experiences can establish a strong foundation in a child’s brain architecture. The development of children’s brains during their first years provides the basis for all future learning, behavior, and health.

As a child’s first teacher and role model, mothers play an important role in their children’s literacy development. Reading aloud creates a special bond that fosters a love of reading and sets the stage for optimal social, emotional, and cognitive development.

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Healthy Foods

Apple Banana Cherry Ages 4–7 by Joy Cowley & illustrated by Elizabeth Fuller Joy Cowley’s wonderful read-aloud rhymes make learning the alphabet lots of fun for young readers.

At the Farmers Market Ages 2–5 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Steffane McClary The farmers market is fascinating—all throughout the year! Discover which fruits and vegetables you can find in winter, spring, summer, and fall in this sturdy card-stock book.

At the Farmers Market / En el mercado

Ages 2–5

Bilingual (en español)

by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Steffane McClary The farmers market is fascinating—all throughout the year! Discover which fruits and vegetables you can find in winter, spring, summer, and fall in this sturdy card-stock bilingual book.

Baby Eats

Ages 0–3

by Scholastic Baby Days Board Books are designed to keep the youngest book lovers stimulated, engaged, and interested with full-color photographs of babies in action!

Baby Food

Ages 0–3

by Anna W. Bardaus Small and chunky, these books cover a variety of familiar concepts and themes from everyday baby life. Each book tells a short “story” using bright photos and key vocabulary words from each theme.

Baby Food / Comida para bebé

Ages 0–3

Bilingual (en español)

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Cooking With You Ages 0–3 by Ellen Whisenant & illustrated by Mary Hall These illustrated walks through everyday routines will help children think about and practice planning, execution, and other skills in support of a variety of executive functions.

Cooking With You / Cocino contigo

Ages 0–3

Bilingual (en español)

by Ellen Whisenant & illustrated by Mary Hall These illustrated walks through everyday routines will help children think about and practice planning, execution, and other skills in support of a variety of executive functions.

Eat Right to Be Your Best

Ages 7–9

by Mary Kay Carson Eating good food does great things for your body. It helps you grow, gives you energy, builds strong bones, and keeps the heart pumping. And that’s just the beginning! In this book, you’ll learn all about food—and why it’s important to make healthy choices.

Eat!

Ages 0–3 by Roberta Grobel Intrater Happy, multicultural baby faces abound in this board book celebration of messy, mealtime fun! Sturdy binding and pages will hold up to many meals.

Farm Alphabet Book

Ages 4–5

by Jane Miller Outstanding photos of life on a farm make this an exceptionally handsome introduction to the ABCs. “A fine addition to this genre.”— SLJ

Fruit Salad

Ages 5–6 by Jephson Gibbs & illustrated by Seth Adams Bright colors and images of delicious fruit support simple repetitive text making this an appetizing choice for beginning readers.

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Healthy Foods

Good Food

Ages 5–6 by DeMar Reggier & illustrated by David Austin Clar A child goes shopping with Dad for healthy food from all groups. Features familiar objects and repetition to support successful reading.

Good for Us! Ages 5–6 by Cynthia Rothman & illustrated by Gabriele Antonini Join along as Greg and Rex discover nutritious foods!

Habla conmigo Ages 0–4

Bilingual (en español)

by Scholastic Simple text paired with adorable photos show how to talk, sing, read, and listen to baby.

How Are You Peeling? Foods with Moods

Ages 6–8

by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers Vivid photographs reveal a range of vegetable “emotions,” from a wistful poblano pepper, to a cheerful red tomato, to a surprised green pepper.

How Does Your Salad Grow?

Ages 4–7

by Francie Alexander Students learn that their salad starts with a seed and grows from there, in this simple book perfect for beginning readers.

How to Make Healthy and Delicious Snacks

Ages 6–9

by Lara Anderson This fun and informative procedural text shows how to make healthy snacks with fruits and vegetables.

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Healthy Foods

I Am SuperKid!

Ages 3–6 by Anna W. and Sorin F. Bardaus & illustrated by Wook Jin Jung Meet SuperKid, the neighborhood’s spunky new hero, and follow along as he accomplishes daring feats. Fruits and veggies are his secret. (But, shh! Don’t tell anybody!)

Let’s Eat! Ages 0–4 by Scholastic Young children explore their senses and develop social and sequencing skills with these fun and colorful board books that encourage family play.

Let’s Eat! / ¡Vamos a comer! Ages 0–4

Bilingual (en español)

by Scholastic Young children explore their senses and develop social and sequencing skills with these fun and colorful board books that encourage family play.

Let’s Make Soup Ages 4–5 by Jephson Gibbs & illustrated by Seth Adams How do you make soup? Join this rabbit family to find out all the nutritious foods you can use!

Lunch Munch Ages 5–6 by Liza Charlesworth & illustrated by Mark Chambers

Jump-start reading success with this series of motivating storybooks correlated with Guided Reading Levels A–I. These full-color storybooks feature just the right amount of text to help children learn to read with ease and confidence. Includes a tip-filled parent guide.

Munch! Crunch! Healthy Snacks

Ages 5–7

by David Michaels Beautiful photographs display a variety of fruits and vegetables that are fun to munch and crunch! A colorful chart at the back of the book invites kids to name the fruits and vegetables.

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Munch! Crunch! Snacks & Lunch Ages 2–5 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Tim Beaumont Preparing a healthy lunch has never been so much fun! This rhyming early recipe book is designed to engage kids with this all-important meal.

Peek-a-Boo Farm Ages 0–4 by Joyce Wan Babies and toddlers play peek-a-boo with a rooster, a cow, and other farm animals by lifting the flaps of this board book read aloud.

¡Qué rico!

Ages 0–3

Bilingual (en español)

by Roberta Grobel Intrater Babies love to hold these small, sturdy books and gaze at the adorable photos of infants in their many moods.

Red Apple, Green Pear: A Book of Colors

Ages 1–4

by Rebecca Bondor Color photographs of yummy, nutritious fruit introduce toddlers to basic colors. Includes a tip for reinforcing color recognition with young children.

SuperKid on the Loose Ages 2–4 by Anna W. and Sorin F. Bardaus & illustrated by Wook Jin Jung Meet SuperKid, the neighborhood’s spunky new hero, and follow along as he accomplishes daring feats. Fruits and veggies are his secret. (But, shh! Don’t tell anybody!)

SuperKid’s Super-Secret Super Worry Ages 3–5 by Anna W. & Sorin F. Bardaus & illustrated by Wook Jin Jung In this latest installment, SuperKid, the neighborhood’s spunky hero, stands up for everyone, no matter their shape, size, or the color of their skin.

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¡Tamales! ¡Tamales! ¡Tamales!: A multicultural tale / Un cuento multicultural Ages 4–7 Bilingual (en español) by Nina Flores & illustrated by Elisa Chavarri Sofia and her abuelita prepare tamales for their neighborhood party. Little do they know that a delicious surprise awaits them at the end.

By Nina Flores

Illustrated by Elisa Chavarri

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Y is for Yum, Yum, Yum!: A Fruit and Veggie Alphabook

Ages 2–5

by Anna W. Bardaus Phonemic awareness, life science, and healthy eating—all in one! Full-color photos display foods as they grow. Examples of appropriate portion sizes encourage a healthy, varied diet.

Y is for Yum, Yum, Yum! / Mmm...¡Qué rico!: A Fruit and Veggie Alphabook Ages 2–5

Bilingual (en español)

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Healthy Habits

Baby Feels

Ages 0–3

by Scholastic Baby Days Board Books are designed to keep the youngest book lovers stimulated, engaged, and interested with full-color photographs of babies in action!

Baby Naps

Ages 0–3

by Scholastic Baby Days Board Books are designed to keep the youngest book lovers stimulated, engaged, and interested with full-color photographs of babies in action!

Baby Teeth Ages 0–4 by Melanie Worth Count and learn about teeth as they come in with rhythmic, rhyming text and cute baby faces in full color. Parent tip text focus on tooth care.

Baby Teeth / Dientes de bebé Ages 0–4

Bilingual (en español)

by Melanie Worth Count and learn about teeth as they come in with rhythmic, rhyming text and cute baby faces in full color. Parent tip text focuses on tooth care.

Be You!

Ages 5–7 by Peter H. Reynolds This inspirational picture book reminds listeners and lap-sitters of the value of being themselves.

Bebé siente / Baby Feels

Ages 0–3

Bilingual (en español)

by Scholastic Baby Days Board Books are designed to keep the youngest book lovers stimulated, engaged, and interested with full-color photographs of babies in action!

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Brush, Brush, Brush! Ages 1–3 by Scholastic & illustrated by Alicia Padron Bursting with the enthusiasm of a toddler exploring the world for the first time, these board books are filled with bouncy rhymes and adorable artwork and photos!

Can You Say Moo! Moo! Too? Ages 0–4 by Anna W. Bardaus Beginning with “I say ‘moo, moo!’ Can you say ‘moo, moo,’ too?” this book asks children to join along in listening and repeating, a critical brain-building activity for 6-36 months.

Count to Love! Ages 0–4 by Andrea Davis Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney Bouncing rhythmic text and warm illustrations make this joyous celebration of sweet baby love irresistible.

Dream

Ages 0–3 by Hope Carwell & illustrated by Dorothea Lee A series of board books that walk step-by-step through the everyday moments of an infant/toddler’s life.

Dream / Soñar

Ages 0–3 Bilingual (en español) by Hope Carwell & illustrated by Dorothea Lee A series of board books that walk step-by-step through the everyday moments of an infant/toddler’s life.

Feelings, Big & Small

Ages 0–3

by Claire Everett Bright, cheerful, full baby faces looking directly at the camera, accompanied by rhythmic, rhyming text about everyday baby topics, such as teeth, emotions, baby talk, and more.

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Feelings, Big & Small / Emociones grandes y pequeñas Ages 0–3 Bilingual (en español) by Claire Everett Bright, cheerful, full baby faces looking directly at the camera, accompanied by rhythmic, rhyming text about everyday baby topics, such as teeth, emotions, baby talk, and more.

Friendshape

Ages 4–6 by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld A triangle, circle, square, and rectangle celebrate the gift of friendship with puzzles and wordplay and colors galore. “Upbeat entertainment.”— Publishers Weekly

From Our Hands

Ages 3–6 A Story From East Coast Migrant Head Start Project & illustrated by Ted Hoffman Celebrating the essential role of farmworkers, this farm-to-table story will help young readers learn how farmworkers pick nourishing fresh fruits and vegetables.

7/19/19 12:16 PM

Happy & Healthy

Ages 3–6 by Divinity Roxx & illustrated by NaShantá Fletcher Each book in this series is based on a song that celebrates life, family, and community. The songs are available to listen to through a QR code in each book.

Healthy Me

Ages 4–7 by Melvin & Gilda Berger An introduction to taking care of ourselves so we’re as healthy as we can be.

How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe?

Ages 4–6

by Jane Yolen & illustrated by Mark Teague Extra-large type, extra-large dinosaurs, and extra-large smiles are packed inside these playful, read-aloud books.

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How Have I Grown? Ages 3–6 by Mary Reid & illustrated by John Speirs A young girl describes the way she has changed from the time she was a baby until she went to kindergarten.

I am a Smink

Ages 4–7 by Mira Meeks & illustrated by James Rey Sanchez This series focuses on characters confronting difficulties both physical and perceptual, while celebrating and normalizing their unique abilities and perspectives.

Love Is You and Me Ages 0–4 by Anna W. Bardaus Simple text paired with endearing photos broadcast the message that love lives in the everyday things parents/ caregivers do with and for their babies.

Love Is You and Me / El amor somos tú y yo Ages 0–4

Bilingual (en español)

by Anna W. Bardaus Simple text paired with endearing photos broadcast the message that love lives in all of the everyday things parents/caregivers do with and for their babies.

My BIG Feelings, In Five Small Tales

Ages 3–5

by Sidney Hall & illustrated by Laura Watson Enjoy these very simple stories that teach hard-to-explain emotions, such as disappointment, that are so challenging for toddlers and preschoolers to control.

My Big Feelings / Mis GRANDES sentimientos, In Five Small Tales Ages 3–5 Bilingual (en español) by Sidney Hall & illustrated by Laura Watson A Spanish bilingual edition of this vibrant title will have readers learning all about big emotions…in five engaging short stories…in two languages!

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Now That You’re Here Ages 0–3 by Dr. Linda Mayes, MD & illustrated by Khoa Le Based in research, this lovable board book highlights early developmental milestones in a fun and interactive way!

Plants We Eat

Ages 6–8

by Vanessa York Plants as food to teach about plant anatomy, growth, and cultivation of food crops, including hydroponics. Also includes directions for growing plants at home and ideas for simple experiments with plants.

Read to Your Bunny

Ages 3–5

by Rosemary Wells This gem of a book is a wonderful invitation to the world of reading. The intimate story, soothing tone, and vibrant, bunny-filled pictures all delight.

Rise & Shine

Ages 0–3 by Hope Carwell & illustrated by Dorothea Lee A series of board books that walk step-by-step through the everyday moments of an infant/toddler’s life.

Rise & Shine / Empezar el día

Ages 0–3

Bilingual (en español)

by Hope Carwell & illustrated by Dorothea Lee A series of board books that walk step-by-step through the everyday moments of an infant/toddler’s life.

Smile!

Ages 0–3 by Roberta Grobel Intrater Babies love to hold these small, sturdy books and gaze at the adorable photos of infants in their many moods.

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Smiley Faces

Ages 0–3

by Claire Everett Bright, cheerful, full baby faces looking directly at the camera, accompanied by rhythmic, rhyming text about everyday baby topics, such as teeth, emotions, baby talk, and more.

Smiley Faces / Caras sonrientes

Ages 0–3

Bilingual (en español)

by Claire Everett Bright, cheerful, full baby faces looking directly at the camera, accompanied by rhythmic, rhyming text about everyday baby topics, such as teeth, emotions, baby talk, and more.

Stroll

Ages 0–3 by Hope Carwell & illustrated by Dorothea Lee A series of board books that walk step-by-step through the everyday moments of an infant/toddler’s life.

Stroll / Pasear

Ages 0–3 Bilingual (en español) by Hope Carwell & illustrated by Dorothea Lee A series of board books that walk step-by-step through the everyday moments of an infant/toddler’s life.

Talk and Point Colors

Ages 0–3

by Meesha Locke Interactive elements encourage caregivers and babies to have a giggling good reading time as they are introduced to vocabulary about colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and more!

Talk and Sing ABCs

Ages 0–3

by Meesha Locke Interactive elements encourage caregivers and babies to have a giggling good reading time as they are introduced to vocabulary about colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and more!

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Talk and Trace Shapes

Ages 0–3

by Meesha Locke Interactive elements encourage caregivers and babies to have a giggling good reading time as they are introduced to vocabulary about colors, shapes, letters, numbers, and more!

The Day I Forgot to Wash My Hands

Ages 3–5

by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Andy Elkerton The silly, funny, fantastic story of a boy who didn’t wash his hands and the crazy consequences that ensue as he spreads a bit of grossness around.

The Day I Forgot to Wash My Hands / El día que olvidé lavarme las manos Ages 3–5 Bilingual (en español) by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Andy Elkerton The silly, funny, fantastic story of a boy who didn’t wash his hands and the crazy consequences that ensue as he spreads a bit of grossness around.

The Night I Forgot to Brush Ages 1–4 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Chris Barnard This is the silly, funny, fantastic story of a boy who didn’t brush his teeth and the busy “mob” of germs that moves into his mouth in the middle of the night.

The Night I Forgot to Brush / La noche que olvidé cepillarme los dientes Ages 1–4 Bilingual (en español) by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Chris Barnard This is the silly, funny, fantastic story of a boy who didn’t brush his teeth and the busy “mob” of germs that moves into his mouth in the middle of the night.

What’s This? What’s That?

Ages 1–4

by Elodie Pope Capitalize on children’s enthusiasm and natural curiosity about things to facilitate early learning and vocabulary.

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You Be You Ages 4–6 by Noel Liney & illustrated by Phillippa and Rachael Corcutt This series focuses on characters confronting difficulties both physical and perceptual, while celebrating and normalizing their unique abilities and perspectives.

Zebras Don’t Brush Their Teeth!

Ages 5–6

by Lynette Evans Zebras don’t brush their teeth. But you do! What things must you do each day?

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Healthy Moves

Baby Plays

Ages 0–3

by Scholastic Baby Days Board Books are designed to keep the youngest book lovers stimulated, engaged, and interested with full-color photographs of babies in action!

Bebé se mueve / Baby Moves

Ages 0–3

Bilingual (en español)

by Scholastic Baby Days Board Books are designed to keep the youngest book lovers stimulated, engaged, and interested with full-color photographs of babies in action!

Bounce, Bounce, Baby! Ages 0–3 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Christine Grove Each title focuses on different fine and gross motor skills as these happy, healthy babies stay active. Simple rhyming text supports full-color art of babies doing what babies do best!

Dance, Dance, Baby! Ages 0–3 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Christine Grove Each title focuses on different fine and gross motor skills as these happy, healthy babies stay active. Simple rhyming text supports full-color art of babies doing what babies do best!

Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Ages 3–5

Illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka The familiar words and music of this favorite song are illustrated with brilliant colors and happy, energetic children.

Peek-a-Boo! / ¡Cucú!

Ages 0–3

Bilingual (en español)

by Roberta Grobel Intrater Babies love to hold these small, sturdy books and gaze at the adorable photos of infants in their many moods.

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Healthy Moves

Reach, Reach, Baby! Ages 0–3 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Christine Grove Each title focuses on different fine and gross motor skills as these happy, healthy babies stay active. Simple rhyming text supports full-color art of babies doing what babies do best!

Read, Read, Baby! Ages 0–3 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Christine Grove Each title focuses on different fine and gross motor skills as these happy, healthy babies stay active. Simple rhyming text supports full-color art of babies doing what babies do best!

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Favorite Stories

A Very Special Vegetable Ages 3–5 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Carolina Farias A peddler’s seed brings a whole town together and turns into a magical surprise in this whimsical reimagining of two classic vegetable folk tales.

A Very Special Vegetable / Una verdura muy especial Ages 3–5 Bilingual (en español) by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Carolina Farias A peddler’s seed brings a whole town together and turns into a magical surprise in this whimsical reimagining of two classic vegetable folk tales.

Baby Boy, You Are a Star! Ages 0–3 by Andrea Davis Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney A celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families that “extends a hand to new parents wanting to tell their little ones how precious they are.” —Kirkus

Charlie Makes a Splash! Ages 5–8 by Holly Robinson Peete, RJ Peete, and Shane W. Evans The award-winning team from My Brother Charlie presents a companion book celebrating the wonders of pools, ponds, sprinklers, the aquarium, and swimming in the ocean for those with autism.

Dinos on the Move Ages 2–5 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Benji Davies Rollicking rhyming text leads youngsters toward the delightful discovery of who started this mighty dinosaur parade!

Finding Home / Buscando el hogar

Ages 5–7

Bilingual (en español)

by Estelí Meza When Conejo’s house blows away, his friends and neighbors help look for it, offering good cheer and small gifts which he later uses to fill his new home.

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Favorite Stories

Goodnight, Butterfly

Ages 5–7

by Ross Burach In this laugh-out-loud companion to The Very Impatient Caterpillar , curriculum-friendly science topics are artfully woven together with social-emotional themes and sidesplitting humor.

Grumpy Bird

Ages 3–6

by Jeremy Tankard A little bird is feeling too grumpy to fly, so he walks—and on the way, he makes some friends who lift his dour mood. “Whimsical and funny.” —Kirkus

Gus cultiva una planta Ages 4–6 by Frank Remkiewicz Sweet, simple text perfect for brand-new readers.

en español

Gus Grows a Plant

Ages 4–6

by Frank Remkiewicz Sweet, simple text perfect for brand-new readers.

Hay un Hombre Mosca en mi sopa Ages 4–8

en español

by Tedd Arnold A creative young boy wants a pet for The Amazing Pet Show, so he catches a fly—little knowing that Fly Guy will become a great friend!

Hey, Baby Girl!

Ages 0–3 by Andrea Davis Pinkney & illustrated by Brian Pinkney A celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families that “extends a hand to new parents wanting to tell their little ones how precious they are.”— Kirkus

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Favorite Stories

How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?

Ages 4–6

by Jane Yolen & illustrated by Mark Teague Extra-large type, extra-large dinosaurs, and extra-large smiles are packed inside these playful, read-aloud books.

I Love My Tutu Too!

Ages 2–5

by Ross Burach In this jubilant rhyming romp, a penguin, a bear, a toucan, and even a gnu (who knew?) are all wearing their tutus today. As a parade of other curious critters join the fun, the number of tutus grows, until they reach 10 tutus. Then it’s time to dance! Abundant alliteration and rollicking rhythms will have little ones laughing and dancing till they drop—and joyfully learning to count along the way.

I Love You Because You’re You

Ages 3–6

by Liza Baker & illustrated by David McPhail The story of Mama Fox’s unconditional love assures children of their own parents’ affection and approval. “A warm and fuzzy hug of a book.”— Publishers Weekly

In My Neighborhood

Ages 2–5

by Anna W. Bardaus This inventive picture book shows neighborhood scenes with important objects labeled, and the story is left up to the reader!

In My Neighborhood / En mi vecindario

Ages 2–5

Bilingual (en español)

by Anna W. Bardaus This inventive picture book shows neighborhood scenes with important objects labeled in Spanish and English, and the story is left up to the reader!

In the Garden

Ages 0–3 by Melanie Worth & illustrated by Laura Barrett Each title includes stimulating high-contrast images for infant eye muscle development. Illustrations depict everyday scenes that caregivers will enjoy discussing, boosting baby’s oral language exposure.

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In the Water

Little Nita’s Big Idea Ages 1–4 by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Carolina Farias

This contemporary, urban take on Stone Soup stars a young mixed-race girl who dreams of making the world’s largest fruit salad. A celebration of community and diversity, with a nod toward fresh, healthy foods.

Little Nita’s Big Idea / La gran idea de la pequeña Nita Ages 1–4 Bilingual (en español) by Anna W. Bardaus & illustrated by Carolina Farias

Mama, How Long Will You Love Me?

Ages 0–4

by Anna Pignataro When Oli wants reassurance of his mother’s love, she tells him it is as everlasting as all of the beautiful things they see: a starry night, a cloudy sky, and a deep blue ocean.

Maybe a Bear Ate It! Ages 3–6 by Robie H. Harris & illustrated by Michael Emberley A small creature naps beside his most special book—but when he wakes, the book is gone and the search is on! “Exactly right for preschooler storytime.”— SLJ

Mice and Beans

Ages 5–9 by Pam Muñoz Ryan & illustrated by Joe Cepeda An award-winning author and illustrator team up for the story of grandma Rosa Maria as she plans a wonderful party, despite some mice that have plans of their own!

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My Brother Charlie Ages 5–8 by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete & illustrated by Shane W. Evans Twelve-year-old Callie explains the differences, the bonds, and the challenges that arise from her twin brother Charlie’s autism. “An honest, simple narrative.”— Booklist

Peek-a-You!

Rabbit Moon Ages 4–6 by Jean Kim In this beautiful and imaginative evocation of the Korean tale, wishes take flight to the moon where Rabbit turns them into stars.

Rita & Ralph’s Rotten Day Ages 5–6 by Carmen Agra Deedy & illustrated by Pete Oswald After a squabble, best friends walk the up-and-down road to reconciliation. “Readers learn forgiveness is a process.”— Kirkus

The Greatest Adventure

Ages 4–6

by Tony Piedra The connection between Eliot and his granddad, El Capitán, fuels imaginative multigenerational armchair adventures in this gorgeously illustrated read-aloud.

The Little Butterfly That Could

Ages 5–7

by Ross Burach “Will elicit plenty of giggles, and sly pictorial details will keep a broad range of readers happy during rereads.”— Kirkus

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Favorite Stories

The Little Red Fort Ages 5–8 by Brenda Maier & illustrated by Sonia Sánchez Ruby has a few scraps of wood, a mind full of ideas, and plenty of determination. She wants to build a fort, so she does. “Exuberance on every page.” — Publishers Weekly

The More We Get Together Ages 0–4 by Jimmie Davis & illustrated by Caroline Jayne Church The beloved song is set to life by a best-selling illustrator who brings squeezable and playful toddlers in on the action.

The Surprise Garden Ages 3–6 by Zoe Hall & illustrated by Shari Halpern In simple language and bold, colorful collages, three children celebrate the joys of planting a garden. “As informative as it is appealing.”— Booklist

The Unexpected Adventure of Fluffen the Bear

Ages 3–5

by Morgan Llewellyn & illustrated by Sonja Wimmer Tell the story your own way with this charmingly illustrated, wordless book about a lost bear’s journey to his loving child owner and unexpected friends.

The Worrysaurus

Ages 3–5 by Rachel Bright & illustrated by Chris Chatterton It’s a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn’t long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy.

There’s a Fly Guy in My Soup

Ages 5–7

by Tedd Arnold A creative young boy wants a pet for The Amazing Pet Show, so he catches a fly—little knowing that Fly Guy will become a great friend!

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We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands / Tenemos el mundo entero en las manos Ages 4–6

Bilingual (en español)

by Rafael López Children of all ages are invited to a bright and colorful multicultural celebration with “We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands!”

What Will We Build Today? / ¿Qué construiremos hoy? Ages 3–5 Bilingual (en español) by Katherine Durgin-Bruce & illustrated by Mike Byrne A title that explores children’s love of pretend play using found items to build something spectacular.

Zoe’s Monster

Ages 3–5 by Fiona Balan & illustrated by Jacqui Davis This humorous tale follows the attempts of a girl to catch the monster she’s sure is living in her bedroom. A surprise ending will have readers giggling all the way to bed.

Zoogie Boogie Fever: An Animal Dance Book

Ages 3–5

by Sujean Rim What do the animals at the zoo do when the gates close at night? They boogie until dawn! This bouncy, funny read-aloud is filled with an assortment of animals dancing to their own beat and celebrating their individuality.

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