New and Noteworthy

1. BunnyBear by Andrea J. Loney, Illustrated by Carmen Saldaña

"Although Bunnybear was born a bear, he feels more like a bunny. He prefers bouncing in the thicket to tramping in the forest, and in his heart he's fluffy and tiny, like a rabbit, instead of burly and loud, like a bear. The other bears don't understand him, and neither do the bunnies. Will Bunnybear ever find a friend who likes him just the way he is?" (worldcat.org)

2. Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane and Hoda Hadadi

"An Arab girl of the Sahara who wants to wear a malafa, the veiled dress worn by her mother and older sister, learns that the garment represents beauty, mystery, tradition, belonging, and faith." (worldcat.org)

3. Dim Sum for Everyone! by Grace Lin

"A child describes the various little dishes of dim sum that she and her family enjoy on a visit to a restaurant in Chinatown." (worldcat.org)

4. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca, Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

"Describes the life and accomplishments of the animal scientist and designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities, from her early life and autism diagnosis through her journey to become a livestock expert." (worldcat.org)

5. Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes by Wab Kinew, Pictures by Joe Morse

"“We are a people who matter.” Inspired by President Barack Obama’s Of Thee I Sing, Go Show the World is a tribute to historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes, featuring important figures such as Tecumseh, Sacagawea and former NASA astronaut John Herrington." (worldcat.org)

6. The Invisible String by Patrice Karst, Illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff

"When Liza and Jeremy run to their mother during a scary storm, she comforts them by telling them about the Invisible String, which connects people who love each other no matter where they are and means that they are never alone." (worldcat.org)

7. Jacob's New Dress by Sarah and Ian Hoffman, Illustrated by Chris Case

"Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants?" (worldcat.org)

8. Kids Need to Be Safe: A Book for Children in Foster Care by Julie Nelson, Illustrated by Mary Gallagher

"Describes why some kids need foster care, what foster parents do, and ways children may feel during foster care." (worldcat.org)

9. Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book by Celeste Shally, Illustrated by David Harrington

"The story of two boys, one with autism, one without, who make their friendship work." (worldcat.org)

10. Special People, Special Ways by Arlene Maguire, Illustrated by Sheila Bailey

"Presenting a positive image of persons with disabilities, "Special People, Special Ways" shares the message that even though being different is painful at times, it can also be glorious. Maguire explains that although people may have something different about them, they share many similarities." (worldcat.org)

11. Spirit Bear and Children Make History: Based on a True Story by Cindy Blackstock and Eddy Robinson, Illustrated by Amanda Strong

"When Spirit Bear’s mom tells him about an important human rights case happening in Ottawa, Ontario, he makes the LONG trip (by train, his favourite way to travel) to go and watch, and to stand up for First Nations kids. And he isn’t the only one! Lots of children come too—to listen, and to show they care. Spirit Bear knows that children can change the world because he’s there to see it happen. This is the story of how kids—kids just like you—made a difference… with a bit of help from some bears and other animals along the way!" (worldcat.org)

12. Susan Laughs by Jeanne Willis, Illustrated by Tony Ross

"Susan uses a wheelchair, but everything else about her is exactly the same as all of us." (worldcat.org)

13. They, She, He, Easy as ABC by Maya and Matthew

"Inclusive pronouns are learned alongside the alphabet in this joyously illustrated take on the classic ABC book"-- Back cover (worldcat.org)

14. Under my Hijab by Hena Khan, Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel

"Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it under a sun hat when she hikes. Zara styles hers to match her outfit. As a young girl observes six very different women in her life who each wear the hijab in a unique way, she also dreams of the rich possibilities of her own future, and how she will express her own personality through her hijab. Written in sprightly rhyme and illustrated by a talented newcomer, Under My Hijab honors the diverse lives of contemporary Muslim women and girls, their love for each other, and their pride in their culture and faith." (worldcat.org)

15. The Boy & the Bindi by Vivek Shraya

"A young boy becomes fascinated with his mother's bindi, and asks her to explain what it is and why she wears it. She tells him that the red dot is commonly worn by Hindu women to indicate the point at which creation begins. When he wishes to have one of his own, she agrees to it, and teaches him about its cultural significance, allowing the boy to discover the magic of the bindi, which in turn gives him permission to be more fully himself." (worldcat.org)