Alycat and the Sunday Scaries
By Alysson Foti Bourque
For many children, the end of the weekend brings the Sunday scaries as they anticipate the dreaded start of a new week. In the final installment of the popular day-of-the-week series, “Alycat and the Sunday Scaries,” Bourque tackles anxiety and problem solving, offering little one’s tangible tips to cope with the unknown. Children will enjoy watching their favorite cat characters band together and to help each other through their own scary situations. Ages 5-8.
Play Outside With Me
By Kat Chen
In this collaborative and interactive board book series, young tots are invited to go on a park play date with Sam and Squirrel. They’ll blow bubbles, make sidewalk art and go down the slide, all while answering simple questions and responding to prompts that make the young reader feel important and part of the action. Ages 1-3.
What Is Loneliness?
What Is Loneliness?By Rebecca Eisenberg
Kids often face the complex emotion of loneliness and the sadness it brings to them, which may feel scary and isolating. Through simple sentences and captivating visuals that convey the feeling of being alone, this book assures readers that these feelings are normal, while providing suggestions for kids on how to overcome it and pointers for parents as they continue to navigate the conversation with their children. Ages 5-8.
Webster the Beagle and his Adventures at the River
By Frank Payne
Webster is a rescue dog who brings joy to the people around him, especially his owner! The highly anticipated second book of the Webster series, “Webster the Beagle and his Adventures at the River” illustrates the special bond between best friends and their shared love of life on the river. Kids will love seeing life on the water through Webster’s eyes, which includes a fishing trip and meeting fascinating sea creatures. Ages 3-7.
How the Ostriches got their Long Necks and Long Legs
How the Ostriches got their Long Necks and Long LegsBy Scott Sollers
Two rival communities –The Have-Alls and the Have-Nots – live on very different lands separated by a ridge. The Have-Alls live in a fertile valley while the Have-Nots live in a desolate and barren space. When the Have-Nots get jealous of the Have-Alls, a tug of war ensues, with their pet squatz caught in the middle. A silly story with moral lessons about the pitfalls of envy and the virtues of compromise and collaboration. Ages 3-7.
This collection of books was gathered by freelance writer Lori Orlinsky, an award-winning, bestselling children’s book author and industry expert who lives and breathes children’s books.
