The Perfect Valentine Checklist
By Brittany Plumeri
February is the month to celebrate love. This interactive book that inspires kids to share love and creativity by making their own Valentine’s Day Cards for friends, family, and anyone who deserves a little extra joy. A clever tool to teach kindness in a way that kids can understand. Ages 3-8.
The World Needs the Wonder You See
By Joanna Gaines
A follow up to “The World Needs You,” this book takes kids on an imaginative adventure through nature’s small surprises, uncovering hidden worlds in which ladybugs live in tiny cabins, snails journey through mushroom fields and stars paint stories across the sky. A wonderful reminder to teach kids how to slow down and be curious. Ages 3-8.
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Fresh Start
By Gale Galligan
Ollie’s moves around a lot, as her Dad is a diplomat. She never bothers to make friends or fit in, as she will get a fresh start next year. But when her family decides to stay put, Ollie navigates the awkwardness of middle school while trying to find out who she really is. A graphic novel that captures the bittersweet beauty of new beginnings. Ages 8-12
A Peek Out Your Window: My First Book of Weather
By Dylan Dreyer
The perfect introduction to weather for your little reader, meteorologist and “Today Show” host Dylan Dreyer uses Misty the cloud to encourage kids to discover the world around them. This interactive lift-the-flap book introduces simple weather concepts like sun, rain, snow and wind. A great way to introduce little ones to the weather. Ages 0-3.
All Better Now
By Neil Shusterman
A new disease is spreading quickly, threatening to become another pandemic, taking the lives of one out of every twenty-five people. The death toll isn’t what concerns the public, it is the strangely positive impact on survivors. This book follows three different characters on their path to survive this new outbreak. A captivating and thought-provoking story. Ages 12 & up.
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.
