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| All Momsby Sarah Kate Ellis (Author) Max Rambaldi (Illustrator) Reading Level: K − 1st Grade Moms are amazing! The care, support and love they give make us stronger, smarter, kinder and happier. Every mom is unique and special, so celebrate them with this beautiful picture book written by the married team of Sarah Kate Ellis, the president and CEO of GLAAD, and musician Kristen Ellis-Henderson. All Moms is a love letter to mommies. Moms make us laugh. Moms read us stories. Moms snuggle us when we’re sad and help us grow. Some moms are silly, some are sporty or crafty, but all moms are incredible. Moms can do anything! Created in partnership with GLAAD, this inclusive picture book features and celebrates all different types of mommies and the amazing things they do. |
| As Strong as the Riverby Sarah Noble (Author) Reading Level: K − 1st Grade Little cub wants to be big and strong like all the other bears because there’s nothing bigger or stronger than a bear… or is there? Join this curious bear cub as it learns from its mother how to hunt, fish, scratch and be patient in this beautiful debut picture book from Sarah Noble. Touching on themes of nature, nurture and the importance of family, this is the perfect story for any curious young reader starting to question the world around them. In the vein of a classical animal picture book, As Strong as the River is designed to be the perfect bedtime story reading for parents and children. |
| Mommy Timeby Monique James-Duncan (Author) Ebony Glenn (Illustrator) Reading Level: K − 1st Grade This intimate picture book debut captures the joys–and occasional struggles–of being a stay-at-home parent. Rollicking rhyme and playful illustrations record a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mother. As fun as it is being a kid, it can be hard work being a mom. When Dad heads to his job, the joyful chaos of getting ready for the day begins. To the children, that day is a happy blur of school and playdates, singing and dancing, supermarket walks and library stops, bath time, storytime and bedtime. But Mommy’s time is filled with a whole lot more–sweeping, laundry, stinky diapers–tiring work achieved with love in her eyes and care in her smiles. An authentic catalog of precious moments in the life of an ordinary family, this warm, revealing story builds a bridge of empathy between parent and child and celebrates the value of “Mommy time.” |
| Home Baseby Nikki Tate (Author) Katie Kath (Illustrator) Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade In this empowering picture book perfect for young feminists, a gutsy baseball-playing girl and her bricklaying mom celebrate when love and hard work triumph over nerves. A young pitcher steps up to the plate. A hardworking mom interviews for her biggest job yet. Girls and women aren’t always welcome in the worlds of baseball and bricklaying. But with practice, the right gear and a whole lot of determination, this intrepid mom and daughter thrive under pressure. Readers get to see their parallel narratives unfold in tandem, coming together at the end for a sweet reward: ice cream! With fun, punchy writing and radiant illustrations, this touching story will be a hit for budding activists, kids who love sports and the moms who cheer them on. |
| Always with You, Always with Meby Kelly Rowland (Author) Fanny Liem (Illustrator) Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade An instant New York Times bestseller! A loving ode to modern motherhood by Kelly Rowland and Jessica McKay. Grammy Award-winning artist Kelly Rowland and educator Jessica McKay have crafted a lyrical celebration of working moms everywhere and a soothing story for their children. As a mother gets ready to go to work, first, she works on building the world for her child. Because it can sometimes be hard to be separated during the day, Mom collects some simple words that she and her child can repeat whenever they are missing each other or feeling overwhelmed: Always with you, always with me, mommy and child, together we’ll be. For any child who needs a little reassurance or just to share a sweet gesture of affection, Always with You, Always with Me is a loving tribute to families that honors the work a mother does both inside and outside of the home |
| How to Raise a Momby Jean Reagan (Author) Lee Wildish (Illustrator) Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade Series: How to Celebrate the bond between moms and children with this humorous New York Times bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom…if just for a day! This humorous new addition to the beloved HOW TO . . . books takes readers through a playful, busy day with Mom. Written in an instructional style, two siblings suggest the best ways to raise a happy, healthy mom–from waking her up in the morning to arranging playdates to making sure she gets enough exercise, some quiet time and plenty of veggies! Filled with charming role-reversal humor, creative ideas and lots of love, How to Raise a Mom is the perfect gift for Mother’s Day–or any day! Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: “A silly take on role reversal.” -Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) “Laugh-out-loud funny. . .” -Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) “. . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details.” -Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa) “Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations.” -Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad) The fun doesn’t stop! Check out more HOW TO… picture books: How to Babysit a Grandma, How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Catch a Santa, How to Get Your Teacher Ready, How to Raise a Mom and How to Surprise a Dad. |
| If You Read Thisby Kereen Getten (Author) Reading Level: 4th – 5th Grade From the author of the critically acclaimed novel When Life Gives You Mangos comes a captivating journey of love, loss and letters. When Brie was younger, her mama used to surprise her with treasure hunts around their island town. After she died three years ago, these became Brie’s favorite memories. Now, on her 12th birthday, her mama has another surprise: a series of letters leading Brie on one last treasure hunt. The first letter guides Brie to a special place. The next urges her to unlock a secret. And the last letter will change life as she knows it. In this poignant coming-of-age story of new memories, surprises and moments of healing, Kereen Getten beautifully captures the edge of adolescence, when everything is thrilling, amazing and terrifying in a way it will never be again. ★ “This delightful coming-of-age story details a transformative experience, pairing vivid characters with an evocative setting and bringing readers on an unforgettable journey. Dazzling.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review |
| Bordersby Thomas King (Author) Natasha Donovan (Illustrator) Reading Level: 4th – 5th Grade From celebrated Indigenous author Thomas King and award-winning Métis artist Natasha Donovan comes a powerful graphic novel about a family caught between nations. Borders is a masterfully told story of a boy and his mother whose road trip is thwarted at the border when they identify their citizenship as Blackfoot. Refusing to identify as either American or Canadian first bars their entry into the US and then their return to Canada. In the limbo between countries, they find power in their connection to their identity and to each other. Borders explores nationhood from an Indigenous perspective and resonates deeply with themes of identity, justice and belonging. A People Magazine Best Book Fall 2021 |
