Downpour: Splish! Splash! Ker-Splash!
By Yoko Ohnari
Young readers will enjoy following along with a boy as he celebrates a refreshing storm on a hot summer day. This multisensory story brings to life the sights, sounds and feelings of rain. A perfect way to introduce mindfulness to kids through the lens of nature. Ages 0-5.
Say Cheese!: A Lift-the-Flap Book of Farm Photos
By Sophie Aggett
Every time the barnyard animals get together to take a photo, someone always gets in the way! This hilarious lift-the-flap book will have kiddos on the edge of their seats to see if the animals ever get their perfect picture. Ages 0-3.
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Alycat and the Copycat
By Alysson Foti Bourque
Alycat is excited that it’s Science Fair Day, but her classmate is copying almost everything about her, from the shirt she’s wearing to the project she’s doing. Soon Alycat learns that two similar things can be better when they work together. An adorable picture book with social lessons and STEM themes. Ages 3-8.
The Ghosts of Bitterfly Bay
By Mary Averling
A ghost teams up with the girl she has been haunting to defeat monsters and save a little boy. A spooky middle grade horror filled with magical happenings that teaches kids the importance of facing their fears. Ages 8-12.
Mermaids Are the Worst!
By Alex Willan
Goblin hasn’t taken a vacation in centuries, and when he finally gets to the beach, his trip is interrupted by the 105th Annual Mermaid Tournament of Awesomeness. Told in cranky Goblin’s first-person narration, everyone will be rooting for these two very different creatures to be best friends. Ages 8-12.
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.
