New Arrivals for the Month of June
Dara and Chris Fequiere
Do you have a toddler that likes to fight sleep?
My Scrappy Sleeper is the newest book in the All My Emotions Series. This book is the perfect bedtime story for kids ages 2-6 that teaches them the importance of getting a good night's rest.
If your preschooler or toddler has a hard time settling down at night, our latest friend Scrappy Sleeper will take them on a journey from dreading bedtime and fighting the Feeling Friend Scrappy Sleeper to brushing their teeth, putting on their pajamas and snuggling into bed.
This book is a perfect bedtime story but is sure to become your toddler's favorite book that they will want to read all the time.
All My Emotions is a book series created by Christopher and Dara Fequiere. They created this series with their son Oliver as he was learning to manage different emotions. Each book takes an emotion and pairs it with an engaging story, fun and colorful illustrations, and a cute Feeling Friend that embodies that emotion to teach kids how to manage the big feelings they feel.
The goal of each book is to foster conversation, help with social and emotional growth, and enjoy a fun story! The All My Emotions series also values diversity so that every kid in the world feels represented in all the emotions that they feel!
by Bernard Mensah, Annalise Barber-Opp (Illustrated by)
A picture book bursting with life and flavors about a son and his father cooking up a beloved dish that originated in West Africa—jollof recipe included!
Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father for something special—it’s Jollof Day!
With clanging pots and pans, lots of chopped tomatoes and onions, and a secret blend of spices, this father and son dance to the music of kitchen noise while something delicious burbles on the stove.
With bouncing text that begs to be read aloud and exuberant illustrations full of momentum, Jollof Day is a celebration of the dishes that bring a family together.
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A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart who must defend her name from a class bully, from the New York Times bestselling author and noted speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones.
Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school!
But immediately things do not go well. First, a kid in class makes fun of her name. How dare he! But Luvvie’s instant response gets her scolded. Then she forgets her lunch. And worst of all, her teacher sees a private note Luvvie had written to herself where she talked about how much she doesn’t like her new school. What a day! But this little troublemaker figures out how to turn things around.
In this remarkably relatable picture book, Little Luvvie, the star of Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess, learns that she can be kind even as she stands up for herself, and that learning from mistakes can open her up to making new friends who respect and appreciate her.
Written by the New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones, with bright, bold art by Joey Spiotto, this funny, sweet story is dedicated to all the kids whose names might feel too different. It reminds us that our names are worth getting right and celebrating.
B is for Breathe Melissa Munro Boyd provides children with strategies to get through tough moments. The author provides 26 strategies that starts with each letter of the alphabet. The beautiful images show children enacting each strategy. After reading the book, children can select strategies that they like the best. This book is a tool that aids children in their social emotional development.
Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney present a poignant, blues-infused tribute to the men and women of the Montgomery bus boycott, who refused to give up until they got justice.
Rosa Parks took a stand by keeping her seat on the bus. When she was arrested for it, her supporters protested by refusing to ride. Soon a community of thousands was coming together to help one another get where they needed to go. Some started taxis, some rode bikes, but they all walked and walked.
With dogged feet. With dog-tired feet. With boycott feet. With boycott blues.
And, after 382 days of walking, they walked Jim Crow right out of town. . . .
This story begins with shoes.
This story is all for true.
This story walks. And walks. And walks.
To the blues.
by J.P. Mitchell, Fuuji Takashi (Illustrated by)
A young Black girl discovers the inner fire that she can use to light up the world in this colorful picture book for children ages 4-12. 32 pages and 18 full-color illustrations.
Girlhood is amazing. Sometimes, though, society seems not to know it. Even the strongest girl's sense of self can be lost in a sea of inaccurate labels. What if we could give our girls a reset-a reminder of the power of who they are? Enter Sweet Fire. This lyrical and inviting text sings permission: permission to live in joy; permission to love self and others; and a pass to be both complex and amazing.
Sweet Fire is more than a book. It's an anthem--a concept story aimed at reframing the narrative we tell girls about their possibilities. With its combination of rich, empowering text and vibrant, inspiring illustrations, this book invites all readers to see their "fire" as a gift with the power to light up the world!
“A compelling account. A perfect blend of well-written text and well-executed illustrations.” (School Library Journalstarred review)
Award-winning author Walter Dean Myers, together with illustrator Leonard Jenkins, delivers a compelling portrayal of one of America's most influential Civil Rights figures.
Malcolm X lived by the idea that Black people should demand equality by taking their lives and futures into their own hands. With guidance from the religious leader Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm became one of the most powerful leaders of the Civil Rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s, and his beliefs live on today.
This nonfiction picture book is a strong choice to share in the classroom or home, and for book reports and research by young readers.
Ages 7 to 8, Grades 2to 3
by Audrey Vernick (author) , Cannaday Chapman (Illustrator)
The remarkable story of Larry Doby, the first Black baseball player in the American League.
In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman’s bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those behind him, but set amazing records during his Hall of Fame career. More significantly, it examines the long fight to overcome racism in sports and our culture at large, a fight that is far from over.
