Category: 3-5 years
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Monster Trucks Stay Humble Too by Renee Smith
Race day has arrived! The engines are rumbling, the dust is flying, and Chrome is ready to prove he’s the fastest truck on the track. But when the checkered flag drops, it’s Rollo who crosses the finish line first.
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Miko: A Recipe For Courage by Carlisle Rice Jr and Thelonious Haws-Rice
Meet Miko. He might look like your average breakfast pancake, but Miko has some seriously big dreams! He doesn’t just want to be delicious; he wants to be extraordinary. Through hard work, sweat (or maybe syrup?), and sheer determination, Miko trains to show the world what he’s made of.
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Lola & Sophie’s ABC Adventure by Christine Devane
Woof, woof—let’s go! Meet Lola, the glamorous Chihuahua with a big personality, and Sophie, the once-homeless rescue who finally found her forever home. Together, these two adorable pups are taking your little one on an ABC adventure filled with belly rubs, jumping, snuggling, and of course plenty of ZZZZs.
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What? No Cheesecake?! by Matthew Massey
Meet Steve the Cheese Giraffe. He’s tall, he’s yellow, and he has a very specific mission for his twelfth birthday: find a slice of his absolute favorite cheesecake. But when Steve hits the town, he finds the unthinkable… everywhere is sold out!
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Ellis Learns to Let It Out by Amanda Neary
Monday morning has arrived, and for little Ellis, the transition from weekend play to weekday routine is feeling… loud. His feelings are bubbling over, and everything feels a bit too much. But instead of being told to “quiet down,” Ellis is shown how to “let it out.”
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The Garden Friend by Mary Frances Baker
Ever wondered what happens in the garden when the sun goes down? Meet the Garden Friend, a lovable little character with an acorn cap who goes on whimsical nighttime adventures. Through a delightful rhymes, available in both English and Spanish, children are invited to look closer at the natural beauty right outside their door.
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The Unusual Night Before Christmas by Sonya Annita Song
We all know how the story goes: “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house…” but wait! In The Unusual Night Before Christmas, the familiar cadence stays the same, but the guests are a little… different. Imagine the cozy charm of Christmas morning mixed with the colorful, bouncy energy of Easter!
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The Feel-good Button by Diana Avram-Anghel
Meet Fox. He lost his toy, and he’s feeling… well, upset. We’ve all seen that “brewing storm” in our toddlers, right? Enter Hedgehog, the wisest little leaf-friend in the forest, who reminds Fox about the “Feel-good Button” right in the middle of his chest.
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Joe Bunny Springs to Life by Jen Montgomery-Rice
“WHOOSH!” One minute, Joe is a quiet stuffed rabbit, and the next, his fur feels electrified. Joe Bunny isn’t just a toy; he is Morgan’s best friend, and when life gets turned upside down by a family move, Joe finds himself facing every toy’s worst nightmare: being lost.
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Little Lo Needs To Know How To Do Ballet by Katie Brackett Metcalf
Little Lo has a “need to know” personality, and today’s mystery is ballet! How do they spin without getting dizzy? How do they jump so high? With her slippers on and her hair in a perfect bun, Lo heads to the studio to find out.
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Being Kind is Cool by Rebecca Almeida
Welcome to Shapes Academy! This year, Ms. Hart is excited to meet a very diverse group of students. Among them is the Big Blue Circle, who is struggling with a pretty heavy life lesson. Through his journey, and with a little help from his colorful friends, he experiences a major breakthrough in how to treat…
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The Lonely Flower by Taylor Joy
In a garden bursting with vibrant life, one little flower feels completely invisible. Shrouded in the shade of self-doubt, she hides her petals, convinced she’ll never be as beautiful as those around her. Even with the gentle whispers of a wise flower mentor, she struggles to believe in her own worth.
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The Boy and the Moon by Bridget Kleinert
It all starts with a simple nighttime walk. A little boy looks up and truly notices the moon for the very first time. From that moment on, his world begins to shift. He starts to tune into the quiet details that have always been there, just waiting to be seen: the silvery glow on his…
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The Fly That Won’t Die by Jessica Mavromatis
At first, he’s just a nuisance—a stubborn little fly who refuses to take the hint and head for the window. But as the days turn into weeks and the weeks into a whole year, something unexpected happens. The narrator’s frustration starts to soften into fondness. This “pesky” fly isn’t just an intruder anymore; he’s a…
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I Am Not Boring by Lena Podesta
What’s so special about a log? It just sits there. It doesn’t move. It doesn’t dance. It’s… well, boring. Right? Wrong! In this delightfully subversive and “goofball” picture book, one very insulted log is here to set the record straight. It turns out that while you might think it’s just loitering on the forest floor,…
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The SPRiTELEES: Rane’s Rescue by Marcia Stankard: The Perfect Book for Random Acts of Kindness Week
The SPRiTELEES teaching kids empathy through magical “sparkpacks” and supporting childhood cancer research!
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Balu the Paw-Traveler: Visits the Seven Modern Wonders by Miry Bejerano
Pack your bags and grab your leash! Join Balu, the world’s most adventurous black Labrador, as he jet-sets (and paw-sets) across the globe to visit the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. From climbing the Great Wall of China to exploring the ancient stone city of Machu Picchu, Balu is on a mission to see…
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Panda is Missing! by Starrla Cray
Zinc’s room is a total disaster, but he has much bigger gears to grind: Panda is missing! Convinced that his beloved stuffed animal is playing a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek, Zinc and his loyal robot sidekick, Cobalt, launch a series of increasingly chaotic (and incredibly messy) rescue missions.
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The Raven and the Blue Jay by La’Raven Love Taylor
Everyone remembers the first time they felt ready to “leave the nest.” In this touching tale, a curious young Blue Jay is finally ready to build a home of his own. But as anyone who has ever tried to build something new knows, the first attempts can be a little messy! Luckily, he has a…
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Men Cry by Joan Turu
“Men don’t cry… right?” That’s the big question Neil is trying to answer as he embarks on a mission to figure out exactly what it means to “be a man.” Like a little scientist of social rules, Neil starts observing the world and trying to fit himself into the mold he thinks he’s supposed to…
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It’s a Mom! by Abby Cooper
Let’s be honest, new moms are a lot of work. They’re often sleepy, they forget to eat, and they need constant supervision! In this brilliantly funny picture book, the script is flipped: the baby is the expert caregiver, and the mom is the “major responsibility.” From managing Mom’s nap schedule to making sure she gets…
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Love That Baby Hair! by Alliah L. Agostini
Nothing beats that “baby waby baby hair!” This joyful picture book is a rhythmic, high-energy tribute to the crowning glory of our littlest ones. From the “no hair” stage of a newborn to the “full ‘fro hair” of a toddler, the story dances through every twist, turn, and first-haircut milestone. It’s the kind of book…