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Sana, Sana: A Boo Boo Book

Susie Jaramillo | FICTION, Dec 12, 2025

Latine caregivers will chuckle at this familiar bilingual offering; many others will end up adding the nursery rhyme to their repertoire of soothing phrases.

The Summer of the Bone Horses

Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve | TRANSITIONAL, Dec 12, 2025

Add this early chapter book to all emerging-reader collections for its pitch-perfect treatment of very real topics and its relatable protagonist.

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Besitos: The Best Gift in the World

Susie Jaramillo | FICTION, Dec 12, 2025

Shelve alongside other books in this world and add to displays or story times around Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day---or any other day.

A first pet story with a cultural and magical twist. Disappointed that he didn’t have a connection with one of the animals at the pet adoption agency, Leo roams a busy marketplace where he comes acros...

SLJ’s 2025 Best Books Cover Unveiled

Shelley M. Diaz, Nov 19, 2025

SLJ has selected 191 titles for our 2025 Best Books of the year! Take a look at our fabulous December issue cover, dedicated to this year's list.

Best Transitional Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books

Shelley M. Diaz, Florence Simmons, Ashleigh Williams, Nov 19, 2025

These Best Transitional Books of 2025 for beginning, emerging, and newly independent readers include relatable friendship tales, challenges overcome, and everyday slice-of-life stories that are pitch-perfect for the age group.