Aloha Everything

By Kaylin Melia George

When Ano, a courageous young girl, begins to dance the hula--a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history and folklore of the Hawaiian people--she comes to understand the true meaning of aloha. 

Masala Chai, Fast and Slow

By Rajani LaRocca

When his grandfather, who makes masala chai each morning for the family, sprains his ankle, impatient Aarav decides to make the chai himself, but when his rushing causes him to miss some crucial steps, he must learn to slow down to get the recipe right. 

Empanadas For Everyone

By Jackie Azua Kramer

When her Tia Mimi goes to volunteer at the neighborhood food center and asks her to pick up ingredients for empanadas, Carina and her friends learn a little about what connects a community along the way. 

Wishes

By Muon Thi Van

In this spare, poetic picture book based on author Muon Van's family history and told through a series of wishes, a family packs up everything they own and embarks on a perilous oceanic voyage toward a better life.

The Artivist

By Nikkolas Smith

When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the wider world, he's seized with the urge to do more . He decides to bring together the different parts of himself—the artist and the activist—to become. . . an Artivist. After his mural goes viral, he sets out to change the world one painting at a time. 

The Proudest Blue

By Ibtihaj Muhammad

Asiya's hijab is like the ocean and the sky, no line between them, saying hello with a loud wave. It's Faizah's first day of school, and her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab - made of a beautiful blue fabric. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful. In the face of hurtful, confusing words, will Faizah find new ways to be strong? 

Your Name Is A Song

By Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Saddened by her classmates' and teacher's mispronunciations of her name, a girl is empowered by her discovery that names are like songs when she and her mom celebrate the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names. 

Every Dreaming Creature

By Brendan Wenzel

This beautiful exploration of animal senses through dreams introduces a magical world of endless curiosity where each creature is connected despite their differences. 

Blue Bison Needs a Haircut

By Scott Rothman

Frustrated because all the barber shops are closed, Blue Bison, who prides himself on always looking neat and clean, must learn to be patient with the help of his little sister Bubblegum who comes up with a perfect -- and hilarious -- solution. 

The Hare Who Wouldn't Share

By  Steve Small

A surly hare does not want to share his turnips with anyone, but when an amiable family of rabbits move in nearby, he discovers the importance of friendship and hospitality. 

Bruce Saves the Planet

By Ryan T. Higgins

Bruce the bear wants to spend a quiet morning fishing, but instead he is caught up in a protest movement, and ends up accidentally saving the forest. 

The Curious Garden

By Peter Brown

Liam discovers a hidden garden and with careful tending spreads color throughout the gray city. 

Knight Owl and Early Bird

By Christopher Denise

Owl, captain of the Knight Watch, is dismissive of Early Bird, an energetic and talkative bird who aspires to be a Knight Owl until her bravery shines through during a wolf attack. 

Wordy Birdy

By Tammi Sauer

Wordy Birdy LOVES to talk. “Hello, sunrise. Hello, pink sky. Hello, orange sky!” But does she love to listen? NOPE. One day, while she’s walking through the forest, her gift of the gab gets her into hot water: “That’s a pretty tree and that’s a pretty tree and that’s a pretty danger sign and that’s a pretty tree. . . .” Will this inattentive bird walk right into danger? Will her faraway thoughts lead her along a path of doom? It’s up to her long-suffering, heard-it-all-before pals Squirrel, Raccoon, and Rabbit to save their distracted friend. 

Flight School

By Lita Judge

Although little Penguin has the soul of an eagle, his body wasn’t built to soar. But Penguin has an irrepressible spirit, and he adamantly follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Even if he needs a little help with the technical parts, this penguin is ready to live on the wind. 

Nerdy Birdy

By Aaron Reynolds

Nerdy Birdy likes reading, video games, and reading about video games, which immediately disqualifies him for membership in the cool crowd.

One thing is clear: being a nerdy birdy is a lonely lifestyle.

When he's at his lowest point, Nerdy Birdy meets a flock just like him. He has friends and discovers that there are far more nerdy birdies than cool birdies in the sky. 

Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip

By James Dean

Pete the Cat and his family embark on a road trip vacation around the United States, seeing such cities as Niagara Falls, New Orleans, and Savannah. 

Reina Ramos: Tour Guide 

By Reina Ramos

Reina can’t wait for her cousin’s visit. At first, it’s not as much fun as she’d imagined. Andrés is always talking to Abuela about people and places Reina doesn't know. But their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andrés. 

The Cool Bean Makes a Splash

By Jory John

Determined to go down the super slide at the community pool, Cool Bean must summon up his courage and face his fears to do something totally cool.  

The Frustrating Book! 

By Mo Willems

Zoom Squirrel wants to feel brand new emotions. The Squirrel pals know just what to do! But what happens if Zoomy doesn’t like these new feelings? Do you know more about feelings than the Squirrels do? You will by the end of this book! 

How to Send a Hug

By Hayley Rocco

Despite living far away from her grandmother, a little girl finds a way to give her a special kind of hug with help from the Hug Delivery Specialist. 

Mercy Watson Is Missing!

By Kate DiCamillo

While bumbling PI Percival Smidgely tries to find missing pig Mercy Watson, a trio of clever neighborhood sleuths follow a trail of hoof prints — and a delicious aroma — to recover their porcine wonder, in this uproariously funny, extra-special series finale. 

I Can Grow It!

By Kelly Greenawalt

Princess Truly and her friends grow a garden, she helps a baby bird learn to fly and she plants a magical tree, in three stories that promote believing in yourself, building confidence and having a positive self image... 

Cornbread & Poppy For the Win

By  Matthew Cordell

Best friends Cornbread and Poppy race in a competitive cycling championship. 

The Science of Baking
(Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files)

By Andrea Beatty

How does a cake bake? What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder? And why is it so important to measure the different ingredients in a recipe?

Ada Twist, The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. 

Kitty and the Twilight Trouble 

By Paula Harrison

Kitty is excited about visiting the fun fair with her cat crew. But Pixie has made a new friend and doesn't want to play with Kitty. She's hanging out with wannabe feline superhero, Hazel. When near disaster strikes, Kitty has to step in to show Hazel what being a true superhero means, before someone gets hurt. 

The Lost Stone
(Book #1 of Kingdom of Wrenly Series)

By Jordan Jordan Quinn

Meet Lucas, the eight year-old prince, and Clara, the daughter of the queen’s seamstress. Lucas is an only child who longs to make friends and go on adventures. Clara knows the kingdom well, so she and Lucas team up and explore the lands of Wrenly! 

Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery

By Deborah Howe & James Howe

BEWARE THE HARE! Is he or isn't he a vampire? Before it's too late, Harold the dog and Chester the cat must find out the truth about the newest pet in the Monroe household -- a suspicious-looking bunny with unusual habits...and fangs! 

Bad Guys (Graphic Novel)

By Aaron Blabey

Sophia Martinez

By Jacqueline Jules

Bad Kitty

By Nick Bruel

Owl Diaries

By Rebecca Elliot

The Chicken Squad

By Doreen Cronin

Princess in Black

By Shannon Hale & Dean Hale

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot

By Dav Pilkey

Narwhal and Jelly Series (Graphic Novel)

By Ben Clanton 

Who Would Win?

By Jerry Pallotta 

Dragon Masters

By Tracey West

Magic Tree House

By Mary Pope Osborne

Ivy and Bean

By Annie Barrows & Sophie Blackall