Showing 1–50 of 95 titles
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¡Vamos! Let’s Cross the Bridge
Pals Little Lobo, Bernabé, La Oink Oink, and El Toro get stuck on a bridge between sister cities in two different countries and make a party out of a difficult situation.
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Alaina and the Great Play
Kindergartener Alaina has five words to recite after the second-grade play. But when the big moment arrives, she is inspired to improvise.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781733686525
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All Because You Matter
Narrated by the author, the poetic text is enhanced by background music and sound effects that add depth to both the words and Bryan Collier’s beautiful illustrations.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338750294
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Allergic
This graphic novel about Maggie, who desperately wants a dog, but is allergic, is brought to life by a stellar full cast performance complete with scene-setting sound effects.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338751031
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Alma’s Way
“Alma’s Way” provides an authentic view of a Puerto Rican family living in New York. Throughout the show, viewers are immersed in Alma’s daily life in the Bronx. As Alma reflects on her experiences, children learn to problem-solve, explore their emotions, and value the diversity in their communities.
“The committee was impressed by the diverse and authentic voices represented in the show and the extensive set of caregiver resources developed for meaningful joint media engagement,” said Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award Committee Chair Celeste Swanson.
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Amira’s Picture Day
Amira is excited to celebrate Eid, but she becomes upset when she realizes it falls on class picture day.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823440191
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Animal Antics (for Families)
Animal Antics is a free app designed to give children and their caregivers the opportunity to create a story together. Each participant chooses a character and records their voice. Prompts are given along the way to model conversation between child and caregiver, and to encourage joint media engagement while building early literacy skills. Available in English.
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Areli Is a Dreamer
The nonfiction offering follows DACA recipient Areli Morales as she migrates to the U.S., navigates her new life, and imagines her future. Simultaneously published in Spanish and English.
- Nonfiction, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781984893994
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At the Mountain’s Base
A Cherokee family separated by war waits for a cherished loved one to return in this lyrical story celebrating family and bravery.
- Fiction, Native American, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593342077
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Be You!
Reynolds encourages kids to be themselves in this inspirational story that features his signature whimsical illustration style, engaging narration, and lively music and sound effects.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338803822
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Beak & Ally #1: Unlikely Friends
Despite Beak the bird's bubbly attempts to befriend Ally, the alligator is content to be alone, until a party invitation and a chance encounter with a Long-Billed Party Pooper remind her of what's important.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels
- Notable Children's Books 2022, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2022 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780063021570
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The Big Bath House
Based on childhood memories, this story chronicles a young girl’s intergenerational family trip to a traditional Japanese bath house.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593181959
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Bodies Are Cool
This inclusive body-positivity book celebrates bodies of all shapes, colors, and abilities.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593112625
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Boogie Boogie, Y'all
Boogie Boogie, Y'all takes the listener on an auditory adventure through the Bronx, painted with the colorful rhythm of the city. With a hip-hop beat, this celebration of the city matches the energy of the often-overlooked art that illustrates public spaces. The perfect timing and cadence will have listeners tapping their toes and bobbing their heads.
“Pure joy at first listen, ‘Boogie Boogie, Y'all’ is truly outstanding with its originality, energetic vibe, and catchy beat,” said Odyssey Award Committee Chair Pat Toney.
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Boogie Boogie, Y’all
The adults may not notice the amazing world around them, but the children do—and they are determined to get the rest of their city to see the wonder around them, too.
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Bright Star
An allegorical look at the migrant experience as told through the story of a young fawn looking for safety after being separated from her mother. Simultaneously published in Spanish and English.
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The Cat Man of Aleppo
Set against a lush soundscape, complete with many meows, Faragallah’s quiet narration tells the story of Alaa, who stayed in Syria at the start of the war to work as an ambulance driver.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593342022
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Coffee, Rabbit, Snowdrop, Lost
This gentle, intergenerational story of a beloved grandfather sliding into dementia delivers an honest, affirming portrayal of love, dementia, depression, frustration, and hope.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592703739
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The Cot in the Living Room
A young girl develops empathy for the children who need to use the living-room cot while their parents work the nightshift.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593110478
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A Day for Rememberin': Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day
Unfolding through the eyes of young Eli, a Black community marches, sings, and fills the streets with flowers and wreaths in celebration of the first Memorial Day.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419736308
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De aquí como el coquí
When Miguel moves to the U.S., he is sad to leave behind his pet coquí (frog), but soon he finds exciting similarities between life in San Juan and New York City. Available in Spanish and English.
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Don’t Hug Doug: (He Doesn’t Like It)
Doug doesn’t like hugs, but he’ll tell you what he does like–just ask!
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781984813022
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Dream Street
Tour the colorful neighborhood of Dream Street and its thriving inhabitants in this ode to the creators’ childhoods in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780525581109
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Duolingo ABC: Learn to Read
Duolingo ABC: Learn to Read is a free app designed to help beginning readers explore the alphabet and build early literacy skills. The app’s games focus on letter recognition, writing skills, and comprehension skills. High-quality graphics and user-friendly gameplay make this app a fun and engaging way to learn the alphabet. Available in English
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Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
Born in Ghana with one functional leg, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah overcomes pain and prejudice, and embarks on an epic bicycle ride to raise awareness for disability rights. Andoh’s expressive voice brings out the joy and triumph in this uplifting story, working in tandem with the warm musical score.
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Except Antarctica
Animals defy the narrator's declaration that they can't go to Antarctica, triggering a silly sequence of events.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781728233260
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Eyes that Kiss in the Corners
As an Asian girl appreciates the beauty of her eyes, she reflects upon the legacies of the women in her life.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062915627
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The First Blade of Sweetgrass: A Native American Story
In the tradition of her native ancestors, a young girl learns to identify and gather sweetgrass.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780884487609
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Fox at Night
Equipped with a pair of binoculars, Fox encounters nocturnal forest creatures who offer to help Fox realize the night is full of friends, not monsters—but are they correct?
- Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2022 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062977076
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From the Tops of the Trees
After young Kalia wonders what is outside the fences of her refugee camp, her father gives her a new perspective from the top of a tree.
- Nonfiction, History, World History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781541581302
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Goodnight, World!
This original “sleepcast” features familiar Sesame Street characters helping young children calm down and fall asleep. Alan, the owner of Hooper’s Store, leads listeners through stories, guided meditations, and breathing exercises. Episodes end with quiet music or soundscapes as listeners drift off to sleep.
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Grandma’s Purse
With warm and engaging narration, Brantley-Newton tells the story of a grandmother sharing the exciting items found in her purse with her granddaughter.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593399903
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The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution Problem
After multiple cholera outbreaks and an exceptionally smelly summer in Victorian London, engineer Joseph Bazalgette designs a sewage system for the city.
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Have You Ever Seen a Flower?
A young child leaves the drab city for a multi-sensory experience among effervescent flowers in this electric celebration of our connection to, and place within, the natural world.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2022 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781452182704
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I Am Smoke
Smoke itself narrates an account of its religious, cultural, and practical uses by humans in this unique, STEAM-focused picture book.
- Fiction, History
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780884487883
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I Dream of Popo
The strong connection between a young girl and her grandmother is tested when the girl moves from Taiwan to San Diego.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250249319
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I Hop
A young boy plans a picnic for his grandmother and sets his plan in motion using a rather unique mode of transportation—a pogo stick.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2022 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823448258
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I Sang You Down from the Stars
An Inniwak expectant mother engages in mindful cultural traditions as she collects sacred items for her child's medicine bundle.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316493161
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I Talk Like a River
A young boy who is bullied because of his stutter finds strength in the sounds of a river. The author’s stuttering narration of this autobiographical story gives an immersive experience unmatched by the picture book alone. This much-needed audiobook offers representation and a bridge to build empathy.
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In My Mosque
Children welcome the reader to their mosque in this inviting study of similarities and differences in religious and cultural traditions.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062978707
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In the Meadow of Fantasies
In this imaginative parable, a girl and seven horses embark on a fantastical journey in which the horses gather to share their visions and dreams.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781939810908
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King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin
This picture-book biography follows the life of Scott Joplin, an African American musician and composer who popularized the style known as ragtime.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534410367
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Laxmi’s Mooch
In this celebration of all bodies’ natural hair, young Laxmi is offered loving reassurance after a friend notices her facial hair.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781984815651
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Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens
A young family finds connection and commonality through the meals they share while visiting the Appalachian and Cuban sides of their family.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823443253
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The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess
Stranded far from home due to a mishap, a wooden robot prince and his log-princess sister rescue one another during their journey back to the castle.
- Fiction, Fantasy
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823446988
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The Longest Storm
A single-parent family learns to appreciate spending time together when they’re stuck indoors during a seemingly interminable storm.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781662650475
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The Lost Package: A Lot Can Happen between the Post Office and the Destination
Ever wonder what happens to mailed packages that are lost en route? This is the happy story of one such box.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250231352
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May Your Life Be Deliciosa
Rosie’s Abuela doesn’t need a recipe because she truly cooks “by heart.” Rosie compares the steps of making tamales to the wishes she has for her family.
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Mel Fell
As Mel the kingfisher plunges from a treetop on her first flight, readers are invited to turn the book sideways and upside-down as they follow her journey.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022, Randolph Caldecott Medal 2022 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780062878014