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Preschool Time Kitty By Rebecca Jordan-Glum New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2022. Picture Book. Granny thinks catsitting will be easy. She'll make her signature cupcakes, give the cat a good brushing, and together they'll share a sweet night's rest. But Kitty has other plans. After Granny loses her glasses and accidentally lets a raccoon inside, all bets are off--much to the cat's displeasure. --Publisher Preschool Time The Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale Written by Emily Jenkins Illustrated by Brittany Cicchese New York: Minerva, 2023. Picture Book. A family must learn to compromise as they set out to choose the perfect pet, in this heartwarming story about conflict resolution and overcoming disappointment until finally, an adorable kitten is welcomed into their home. --Editor Toddler Time No Kimchi for Me By Aram Kim New York: Holiday House, 2017. Picture Book. Yoomi hates stinky spicy kimchi--until Grandma makes kimchi pancakes for her! --Publisher Book Babies Ada, G...

  The Grate Mac & Cheese Breakup By Gillia M. Olson Minneapolis, MN : Kaleidoscope, 2026. Picture Book. In this funny picture book, when Mac and Cheese, the perfect dinner duo, break up and decide to pursue their own separate careers, they leave children everywhere distraught and hungry. As they spend time apart, they begin to realize that they each bring something special to their partnership. Eventually, they learn to appreciate their differences and be grateful for one another. This punny tale will teach children about gratitude and teamwork while making them laugh-out-loud. Pasta Pasta Lotsa Pasta Written by Aimee Lucido Illustraded by Mavisu Demirag New York : Beach Lane Books, 2024. Picture Book. In this sweet tale, a child and her family preparing a big pasta dinner together. As more relatives arrive, everyone requests a different kind of pasta, and the family will need to make more and more dishes. But, when the food is finally ready, Mamma accidentally drops all the fo...

  Where Ella Went By Laurie Morrison New York: Amulet Books, 2026. Fiction. 288 pages. Where Ella Went is a middle-grade mystery about the disappearance of The Birchfield School's eighth grade class president, Ella, the night before the biggest soccer game of the season. Two of her teammates, Sadie and Pug, just know that something is up- so despite strict instructions not to contact or worry about Ella, they undertake an investigation to find out what exactly happened to their star player. Told through letters, journal entries, text messages, podcast transcripts, etc., this novel is fast-paced and exciting! This book was so enjoyable! It was heartfelt, with many different characters opening up about the difficult things going on in their lives. It tackled a lot of issues that current middle schoolers will find relevant, like perfectionism, neurodivergence, difficult friendships, and the stress of balancing school and extracurriculars. Soccer fans will be especially drawn to this b...

The Very Unusual Pumpkin Written by Marilyn Singer Illustrated by Maya Shleifer New York: Hippo Park, 2026. Picture book. Lulu loves hearing bedtime stories from her Grandma every night, she just wishes her grandmother was better at telling stories. So, Lulu decides to step in and help -- by asking questions! When Grandma starts to tell the story of an ugly pumpkin, Lulu prompts "why was the pumpkin ugly?" Leading Grandma to pause, Lulu to respond, and the collaborative storytelling to begin!  Kids and their caregivers will hopefully recognize the familiar pattern of a bedtime story at play here -- and the loving and creative way that Lulu and Grandma tell their story together. The vibrant illustrations, often against a black background, add a satisfying visual quality to this cozy storybook. Don't be fooled by the pumpkin on the cover, this picture book is certain to be a year-round delight.

  Cuentos ¿A qué sabe la luna? Por Michael Grejniec Pontevedra [Spain] : Kalandraka, 2019. Libro ilustrado. "Hacía mucho tiempo que los animales deseaban averiguar a qué sabía la luna. ¿Sería dulce o salada? Tan solo querían probar un pedacito. Por las noches, miraban ansiosos hacia el cielo. Se estiraban e intentaban cogerla, alargando el cuello, las piernas y los brazos. ¿Quién no soñó alguna vez con darle un mordisco a la luna? Este fue precisamente el deseo de los animales de este cuento. Tan solo querían probar un pedacito pero, por más que se estiraban, no eran capaces de tocarla. Entonces, la tortuga tuvo una genial idea: '"Si te subes a mi espalda, tal vez lleguemos a la luna", le dijo al elefante." --Editor Cuentitos Elefante, ¿dónde estás? Por Rachael Hare New York, NY : Dorling Kindersley, Ltd., 2022. Pequeño libro ilustrado. "Busca a Elefante por la sabana con este libro para tocar. Por el camino conocerás a sus amigos, como la jirafa, el león o...

Preschool Time This Joy! By Shelley Johannes New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022. Picture Book. A young child tries to measure the size of her joy and the depth of her gratitude as she embraces the beauty of the day. --Publisher Preschool Time How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich By Ross Burach New York: Scholastic Press, 2026. Picture Book. Readers follow five unconventional steps to make a simple jelly sandwich. --Editor Toddler Time Star in the Jar By Sam Hay and Sarah Massini Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2018. Picture Book. When a little boy stumbles across a lost star, he decides to take care of it, putting it in a jar and carrying it with him everywhere. But when the sky calls out for its missing star, can the little boy and his sister figure out a way to return the star to its friends in the sky ... even if it means saying goodbye forever? --Editor Book Babies I Need a Hug By Aaron Blabey New York: Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic, 2015. Board Book. A...