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Happy Birthday to Me
Lam, as usual, has a finger on the pulse of a child’s life, and this self-centric version is absolutely spot-on in corralling just how important a birthday is to a preschooler.
Nell Plants a Tree
A story of a tree, of generations, of mindfulness, and a wonderful way to show how small acts have far-reaching consequences.
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When Stars Arise
A sweet lullaby for story hour that could also kick off a discussion of diurnal and nocturnal rhythms.
How to Be a (Young) Antiracist
Heartbreaking, soaring, fulfilling, a deep-dive, this should be canon in high school classrooms and reprinted in pocket-size format for carrying around.
How Birds Sleep
A wondrous investigation into the sleep habits of birds that dwells on small details and large ones, including climate change. A rich offering for all.
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Maurice
So much of this charms, with the early clarity about simple pleasures. It loses its way, but remains nice to look at.
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Mildred the Gallery Cat
Children will love knowing that there was once a real Mildred at the museum, and getting a glimpse at the Matisse and Calderlike shapes Ganz strews across the graphic pages.
Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?
A reverie of a book, offering criticism delivered with honey about our current state of affairs. It’s not at all as far-fetched as it sounds.
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I’ll Be a Chicken Too
Story hour attendees will quickly learn to chant along, and naming the animals will be a happy side lesson. A title with sweet promise.
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