Showing 1–50 of 54 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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The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
A young girl’s school project on ancestry prompts her grandmother to share the history of their people, spanning their roots in Africa, through enslavement, and into the present.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593307359
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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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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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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
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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Boy, Everywhere
The Syrian civil war uproots a boy and his family, forcing them to leave the comforts of home and journey toward safety in England.
- Fiction, History, World History, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Older
- ISBN: 9781643791968
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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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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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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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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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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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How to Become a Planet
Pluto is a happy child until a black hole of depression opens inside of her, leading her to find a way forward through self-acceptance, professional help, and new relationships.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781643750361
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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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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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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 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
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Milo Imagines the World
Milo sketches what he imagines to be the lives of his fellow subway passengers, only to reassess his drawings after he discovers one boy shares Milo’s destination: visiting day at a correctional facility.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780399549083
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The Most Beautiful Story
In an intricate tale of tragic loss and fervent hope, a loving sister seeks help from a compassionate, magical entity who uses the wonder of story to revive memories of a lost sibling.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592703500
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My First Day
A young boy, who lives on Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, sets out alone in a little wooden boat and journeys to reach a familiar place.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593306277
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My Two Border Towns
Crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a boy and his father buy gifts and necessities for refugee friends who temporarily live between the two countries. Simultaneously published in Spanish and English.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593111048
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Not Little
Dot proves that even though she may be small in stature, she will stand up for herself and others.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823446193
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Nothing Fits a Dinosaur
When “Mommasaurus” says it's time to settle in for the night after his bath, a young boy must find some pajamas, sparking dino drama and the question: how do you dress a dinosaur?
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2022 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781665900652
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Outside, Inside
A girl and a cat observe how the world changed during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250798350
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Over the Shop
Evocative ink-and-watercolor illustrations speak volumes in this wordless picture book about intergenerational love and community.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536201475
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Playing the Cards You’re Dealt
Ten-year-old Ant questions his relationships with his best friend and alcoholic father while learning to work with a new Spades partner for an upcoming tournament.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338348538
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Room for Everyone
Musa learns there is always room for everyone on the dala dala bus in this rollicking, rhyming, come-along adventure.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534431393
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Sato the Rabbit
Sato the Rabbit's imagination transforms the details of ordinary life into fanciful adventures that embrace and enhance the natural world.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781592703180
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The Sea in Winter
Struggling to recover from a ballet injury, Maisie overcomes hopelessness by finding solace in her blended family, her culture, and the natural surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062872043
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Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?
Sona helps choose a name in preparation for the baby's Hindu naming ceremony, ultimately embracing her new role as a big sister.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781536214826
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A Song of Frutas
While visiting her abuelo, a little girl loves accompanying him as he sings and sells fruit on the streets of Cuba. Simultaneously published in Spanish and English.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781534444898
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Soul Food Sunday
On Soul Food Sunday, a young Black boy helps his granny grate the cheese, prep the greens, and skin and slice the meats for the meal before making the sweet tea all by himself.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781419747717
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Starfish
Ellie’s struggles to find her voice and self-worth unfold in verse as she stands up to those who bully and fat-shame her.
- Fiction, General Fiction, Verse Novel
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781984814500
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Sunrise Summer
A girl is excited to join the fishing crew when her family travels to Alaska to harvest salmon for the summer.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250080585
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Ten Beautiful Things
Lily begins to see beauty in unexpected places as she and her grandmother search for 10 beautiful things on their drive to their new home in Iowa.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781580899369
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Ten Thousand Tries
Golden, a natural leader on the soccer field, struggles to accept his Dad’s incurable ALS and finds support in his family and community.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781534482296
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Too Bright to See
In rural Vermont, Bug spends the summer preparing for middle school, grieving Uncle Roderick's death, and grappling with a ghost and gender identity.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2022 (Honor Title), Notable Children's Books 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593111154
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Too Small Tola
Easy-to-read, episodic chapters with simple illustrations introduce readers to Tola, a bright young girl living in Nigeria with her family.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781536211276