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Love Makes the World Go Round (Summer 2022)

This list will celebrate love in all its forms. Submitted books will touch on familial, platonic, and romantic love, focusing on the importance of keeping our hearts open and vulnerable.

 
50 Reasons to Love Animals

50 Reasons to Love Animals

By: Catherine Barr
Illustrated by:
Hanako Clulow
ISBN: 9780711252462
Nonfiction, 4-6, Animals
 
A Box Full of Love

A Box Full of Love

By: Anne Sawan
Illustrated by:
Katrien Benaets
ISBN: 9781605376127
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
A Day That’s Ours

A Day That’s Ours

By: Blake Nuto
Illustrated by:
Vyara Boyadjieva
ISBN: 9781838740757
Fiction, 4-6, Poetry
 
A Dog’s Guide to Being Human

A Dog’s Guide to Being Human

By: Shanna Silva
Illustrated by:
Agnès Ernoult
ISBN: 9781953458445
Fiction, 4-6, Coming of Age
 
A Family Looks Like Love

A Family Looks Like Love

By: Kaitlyn Wells
Illustrated by:
Sawyer Cloud
ISBN: 9780593403792
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
A Gefilte Fishy Tale

A Gefilte Fishy Tale

By: Allison and Wayne Marks
Illustrated by:
Renée Andriani
ISBN: 978-0990843009
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
A Gift For Nana

A Gift For Nana

By: Lane Smith
ISBN: 9780593430330
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
A Heart Full of Colors

A Heart Full of Colors

By: Carrie Turley
Illustrated by:
Diana del Grande
ISBN: 9781956357356
Fiction, 4-6, Contemporary
 
A Home for Hope!

A Home for Hope!

By: Margie Blumberg
Illustrated by:
Renée Andriani
ISBN: 978-0999446300
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
A Kindness Remembered: A Fable

A Kindness Remembered

By: Beth Lazzaro Mack
ISBN: 9781942483526
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
 
A Kiss for You

A Kiss for You

By: Guido Van Genechten
Illustrated by:
Guido Van Genechten
ISBN: 9781605375601
Fiction, 4-6, Religious
 
A Mother is a House

A Mother is a House

By: Aurore Petit
Illustrated by:
Aurore Petit
ISBN: 9781776573233
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
A Pocket Full of Kisses

A Pocket Full of Kisses

By: Audrey Penn
Illustrated by:
Barbara L. Gibson
ISBN: 9781939100573
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
A Tale as Tall as Jacob: Misadventures With My Brother

A Tale as Tall as Jacob

By: Samantha Edwards
ISBN: 9781524865047
Fiction, 7-12, Mental/Physical Health
 
ABC Pride

ABC Pride

By: Louie Stowell, Elly Barnes
ISBN: 9780744063172
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
 
Afraid of Your Neighbor

Afraid of Your Neighbor

By: Katharina E. Volk 
Illustrated by:
Malgosia Zajac
ISBN: 9781638940166
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
Again, Essie

Again, Essie

By: Jenny Lacika
Illustrated by:
Teresa Martínez
ISBN: 9781623542054
Fiction, 4-6, Math
 
All the Dear Little Animals

All the Dear Little Animals

By: Ulf Nilsson
Illustrated by:
Eva Eriksson
ISBN: 9781776572892
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Around the Sun and over the Moon

Around the Sun and over the Moon

By: Ann Harrell
Illustrated by:
Linda Heijnekamp
ISBN: 9781605376141
Fiction, 4-6, Humor
 
Babies Nurse

Babies Nurse

By: Phoebe Fox
Illustrated by:
Jim Fox
ISBN: 9781930775718
Nonfiction, 4-6, Poetry
 
Be a Good Ancestor

Be a Good Ancestor

By: Leona Prince & Gabrielle Prince
Illustrated by:
Carla Joseph
ISBN: 9781459831407
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
Beauty and the Beast Recordable Book

Beauty and the Beast Recordable Book

By: Cali's Books
Illustrated by:
Clara Spinassi
ISBN: 978-1-950648-38-2
Fiction, 7-12, Romance
 
Big Sister

Big Sister

By: DK
ISBN: 9780744059786
Nonfiction, 0-3, Action / Adventure
 
Big Words for Little People: Love

Big Words for Little People

By: Helen Mortimer
Illustrated by:
Cristina Trepanese
ISBN: 9781684644056
Nonfiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Heatlh
 
Birdie

Birdie

By: Eileen Spinelli
ISBN: 9780802855138
Fiction, Teen, Poetry
 
Bloom

Bloom

By: Anne Booth
Illustrated by:
Robyn Wilson-Owen
ISBN: 9781910328637
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
 
Bobbie the Wonder Dog: A True Story

Bobbie the Wonder Dog

By: Tricia Brown
Illustrated by:
Cary Porter
ISBN: 9781513277387
Nonfiction, 4-6, Action / Adventure
 
Bookish and the Beast

Bookish and the Beast

By: Ashley Poston
ISBN: 9781683692645
Fiction, Teen, Series
 
Bracelets for Bina’s Brothers

Bracelets for Bina’s Brothers

By: Rajani LaRocca
Illustrated by:
Chaaya Prabhat
ISBN:  9781623541293
Fiction, 4-6, Math
 
Call Me Athena: A Girl from Detroit

Call Me Athena

By: Colby Cedar Smith
ISBN: 9781524865450
Fiction, Teen, Historical Fiction
 
Can I Keep Her?

Can I Keep Her?

By: Lois Wickstrom
Illustrated by:
Timna Green
ISBN: 9780916176822
Fiction, 4-6, Fantasy
 
Chasing at the Surface: A Novel

Chasing at the Surface

By: Sharon Mentyka
Illustrated by:
-
ISBN: 9781943328604
Fiction, 7-12, Coming of Age
 
Chi Chi the Rescue Dog: Never Give Up

Chi Chi the Rescue Dog

By: Elizabeth Howell
Illustrated by:
Blayne Fox
ISBN: 9781612545332
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Cinco the Clinic Cat

Cinco the Clinic Cat

By: Carol Brickell
Illustrated by:
Jim Hastings
ISBN: 9781612545363
Nonfiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
Clover and the Shooting Star

Clover and the Shooting Star

By: Heather Lynn Harris
ISBN: 9781942483236
Fiction, 0-3, Mental/Physical Health
 
Crumbs

Crumbs

By: Stirling, Danie
ISBN: 9780358467816
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Cuddled & Carried / Consentido y cargado

Cuddled & Carried / Consentido y cargado

By: Dia L. Michels
Illustrated by:
Mike Speiser
ISBN: 9781930775954
Nonfiction, 0-3, Science
 
Dad: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

Dad

By: Mifflin Lowe
Illustrated by:
Dani Torrent
ISBN: 9781733633567
Fiction, 4-6, Humor
 
Davy Loves the Baby

Davy Loves the Baby

By: Brigitte Weninger
Illustrated by:
Ever Tharlet
ISBN: 9780735842106
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Dear Friends

Dear Friends

By: Greenwald, Lisa
ISBN: 9780063062672
Fiction, 7-12, Coming of Age
 
Dinner on Domingos

Dinner on Domingos

By: Alexandra Katona
Illustrated by:
Claudia Navarro
ISBN: 9781646862931
Fiction, 4-6, Spanish
 
Dinosaur Friends

Dinosaur Friends

By: Lois Wickstrom
Illustrated by:
Nicolás Milano
ISBN: 9781954519442
Fiction, 4-6, Science
 
Diving for El Corazón

Diving for El Corazón

By: Charlie Damitz
Illustrated by:
Cathy Diefendorf
ISBN: 9780974444635
Ficton, 7-12, Action / Advenure
 
Do Animals Fall in Love?

Do Animals Fall in Love?

By: Katharina Von Der Gathen
Illustrated by:
Anke Kuhl
ISBN: 9781776572915
Nonfiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Don’t Hug the Pug

Don’t Hug the Pug

By: Robin Jacobs
Illustrated by:
Matthew Hodson
ISBN: 9781908714657
Fiction, 7-12, Historical Fiction
 
Elinormal

Elinormal

By: Kate McCarroll Moore
ISBN: 9781952536229
Fiction, 7-12, Coming of Age
 
Facing Fear

Facing Fear

By: Karen Lynn Williams
Illustrated by:
Sara Palacios
ISBN: 9780802854902
Fiction, 7-12, Diversity
 
Family Reunion

Family Reunion

By: Chad / Dad Richardson
Illustrated by:
Ashleigh Corrin
ISBN: 9781646862184
Fiction, 7-12, Background / Culture
 
Federico and All His Families

Federico and All His Families

By: Mili Hernandez
Illustrated by:
Gomez
ISBN: 9788417673567
Fiction, 0-3, Diversity
 
Finding Joy

Finding Joy

By: Raven Howell
Illustrated by:
Pamela C. Rice
ISBN: 9781589850125
Fiction, 4-6, Death / Grief / Loss
 
Finding Jupiter

Finding Jupiter

By: Kelis Rowe
ISBN: 9780593429259
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Flip the Script

Flip the Script

By: Lee, Lyla
ISBN: 9780062936936
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Flirting With Fate

Flirting With Fate

By: J. C. Cervantes
ISBN: 9780593404454
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Floppy Lop-Ears and the Spectrum

Floppy Lop-Ears and the Spectrum

By: Rochelle Caruso Flynn, Md
Illustrated by:
Joshua Allen
ISBN: 9781612544922
Fiction, 7-12, Animals
 
Friend or Fiction

Friend or Fiction

By: Abby Cooper
ISBN: 9781623541842
Fiction, 7-12, Fantasy
 
Friends Come In All Sizes

Friends Come In All Sizes

By: Raven Howell
Illustrated by:
Audrey Day
ISBN: 9781956357295
Fiction, 4-6, Action / Adventure
 
Geekerella

Geekerella

By: Ashley Poston
ISBN: 9781683690436
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Goodnight Whispers

Goodnight Whispers

By: Michael Leannah
Illustrated by:
Dani Torrent
ISBN: 9781641700313
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
 
Grandma’s Favorite

Grandma’s Favorite

By: Erin Dealey
Illustrated by:
Luciana Navarro Powell
ISBN: 9781610676175
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
Hair Love

Hair Love

By: Matthew A. Cherry
Illustrated by:
Vashti Harrison
ISBN: 9780525553366
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
Haven House

Haven House

By: Barbara Anne Olds
Illustrated by:
Michele Amatrula
ISBN: 9780974444604
Fiction, 7-12, Historical Fiction
 
Hawk Mother: The Story of a Red-tailed Hawk Who Hatched Chickens

Hawk Mother

By: Karen Hagedorn
ISBN: 9780988330375
Nonfiction, 7-12, Animals
 
Hello! A Welcoming Story

Hello! A Welcoming Story

By: Gina K. Lewis
Illustrated by:
Maria Jose Campos
ISBN: 9781952536281
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
Henry Hamlet’s Heart

Henry Hamlet’s Heart

By: Rhiannon Wilde
ISBN: 9781623543693
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
 
History Erased: The Stonewall Riots

History Erased

By: Mieky Coulter, Eddie Sawin, Ziah Madsen, Nate Cartor
Illustrated by:
Dylan Edwards
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
 
How to Change the World in 12 Easy Steps

How to Change the World in 12 Easy Steps

By: Peggy Tierney
Illustrated by:
Marie Letourneau
ISBN: 9781939100542
Nonfiction, 4-6, Social Activism / Equality / Feminism
 
Hurricamp!

Hurricamp!

By: Steph Katzovi
ISBN: 9781612545547
Fiction, 7-12, Concepts
 
I Do Not Like Living With Brothers

I Do Not Like Living With Brothers

By: Daniel Baxter
ISBN: 9781642502572
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
I Love Me

I Love Me

By: Sally Morgan and Ambelin Kwaymullina
ISBN: 9781524851163
Nonfiction, 0-3, Diversity
 
I Love My Body Because

I Love My Body Because

By: Shelly Anand and Nomi Ellenson
Illustrated by:
Erika Rodriguez Medina
ISBN: 9781534494954
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
I Love My Colorful Nails

I Love My Colorful Nails

By: Luis Amavisca & Alicia Acosta
Illustrated by:
Gusti
ISBN: 9788417123598
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
 
I Love You Across the World

I Love You Across the World

By: Kim Bushman Aguilar
Illustrated by:
Jenni Feidler-Aguilar
ISBN: 9781956357219
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
I Love You, Grandma

I Love You, Grandma

By: Ruth Wielockx
Illustrated by:
Ruth Wielockx
ISBN: 9781605375618
Fiction, 0-3, Diversity
 
I Love You, Daddy

I Love You, Daddy

By: DK
ISBN: 9781465494344
Nonfiction, 0-3, Mental/Physical Health
 
I Want To Be A Vase

I Want To Be A Vase

By: Julio Torres
Illustrated by:
Julian Glander
ISBN: 9781534493902
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
 
I’ll Always Come Back to You

I’ll Always Come Back to You

By: Carmen Tafolla
Illustrated by:
Grace Zong
ISBN: 9780802854520
Fiction, 4-6, Imagination / Play
 
I’m the Boss

I’m the Boss

By: Elise Gravel
Illustrated by:
Elise Gravel
ISBN: 9781459832947
Fiction, 0-3, Humor
 
I’ve Never Met My Grandpa

I’ve Never Met My Grandpa

By: Shannon Zigmund
Illustrated by:
Mackinzie Rekers
ISBN: 9781638940142
Fiction, 4-6, Coming of Age
 
If Anything Happens I love You

If Anything Happens I love You

By: Will McCormack and Michael Govier
Illustrated by:
Youngran Nho
ISBN: 9781524871253
Fiction, Teen, Contemporary
 
If My Mom Were a Platypus

If My Mom Were a Platypus

By: Dia L. Michels
Illustrated by:
Andrew Barthelmes
ISBN: 9781938492112
Nonfiction, 7-12, Science
 
It’s Up to Us

It’s Up to Us

By: Chrostopher Lloyd
Illustrated by:
Multiple
ISBN: 9781913750565
Nonfiction, 4-6, Science
 
It’s You I Like

It’s You I Like

By: Fred Rogers
Illustrated by:
Luke Flowers
ISBN: 9781683692010
Fiction, 4-6, Poetry
 
Jonny Lambert’s Bear and Bird: Make Friends

Jonny Lambert’s Bear and Bird

By: Jonny Lambert
ISBN: 9780744056754
Fiction, 7-12, Background / Culture
 
Journey of the Midnight Sun

Journey of the Midnight Sun

By: Shazia Afzal
Illustrated by:
Aliya Ghare
ISBN: 9781459827608
Fiction, 4-6, Religion
 
Julian at the Wedding

Julian at the Wedding

By: Jessica Love
ISBN: 9781536212389
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
 
Just One More Egg

Just One More Egg

By: Lois Wickstrom
Illustrated by:
Francie Mion
ISBN: 9781954519466
Fiction, 4-6, Science
 
Kings of B’more

Kings of B’more

By: R. Eric Thomas
ISBN: 9780593326183
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
 
Letters from Bear

Letters from Bear

By: Gauthier David
Illustrated by:
Marie Caudry
ISBN: 9780802855367
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Letters to Ammi

Letters to Ammi

By: Aftab Yusuf Shaikh
Illustrated by:
Adrija Ghosh, Soumitra Ranade
ISBN: 9788193388938
Fiction, 7-12, Biography / Memoir
 
Love

Love

By: Corrinne Averiss
Illustrated by:
Kirsti Beautyman
ISBN: 9780711255470
Fiction, 4-6, Romance
 
Love

Love

By: Robert Sabuda
ISBN: 9781536210378
Fiction, 4-6, Romance
 
Love Grows Everywhere

Love Grows Everywhere

By: Barry Timms
Illustrated by:
Tisha Lee
ISBN: 9780711264229
Fiction, 4-6, Romance
 
Love in the Library

Love in the Library

By: Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Illustrated by:
Yas Imamura
ISBN: 9781536204308
Fiction, 7-12, History
 
Love Nursery Songs Sound Book

Love Nursery Songs Sound Book

By: Cali's Books
Illustrated by:
Clara Spinassi
ISBN: 978-1-950648-05-4
Fiction, 0-3, Music / Art
 
Love Radio

Love Radio

By: Ebonny LaDelle
ISBN: 9781665908153
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Love Your Body

Love Your Body

By: Jessica Sanders
Illustrated by:
Carol Rossetti
ISBN: 9780711252424
Nonfiction, 7-12, Diversity
 
Lovely

Lovely

By: Jess Hong
Illustrated by:
Jess Hong
ISBN: 9781939547378
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
Lucy’s Blooms

Lucy’s Blooms

By: Dawn Babb Prochovnic
Illustrated by:
Alice Brereton
ISBN: 9781513267197
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
Luna Loves Library Day

Luna Loves Library Day

By: Joseph Coelho
Illustrated by:
Fiona Lumbers
ISBN: 9781610676755
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
Made for Me

Made for Me

By: Zack Bush
Illustrated by:
Gregorio De Lauretis
ISBN: 9781945547690
Fiction, 4-6, Poetry
 
Making Happy

Making Happy

By: Sheetal Sheth
Illustrated by:
Khoa Le
ISBN: 9781646866229
Fiction, 7-12, Mental/Physical Health
 
Mama Needs a Minute

Mama Needs a Minute

By: Nicole Sloan
ISBN: 9781524854577
Fiction, 0-3, Mental/Physical Health
 
Me and My Sister

Me and My Sister

By: Rose Robbins
ISBN: 9780802855428
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
 
Me, Mum, and the Mulberry Tree

Me, Mum, and the Mulberry Tree

By: Tanya Rosie
Illustrated by:
Chuck Groenink
ISBN: 9781536220353
Fiction, 4-6, Contemporary
 
Milo’s Moonlight Mission

Milo’s Moonlight Mission

By: Kathleen Blasi
Illustrated by:
Petronela Dostalova
ISBN: 9781953458049
Fiction, 4-6, Coming of Age
 
Mother Daughter Activity Journal – Connecting Better with Each Other

Mother Daughter Activity Journal – Connecting Better with Each Other

By: Lisa McGuinness
ISBN: 978-1-64250-580-1
Nonfiction, 7-12, Mental/Physical Health
 
My Big Bear My Little Bear and Me

My Big Bear My Little Bear and Me

By: Margarita del Mazo
Illustrated by:
Rocio Bonilla
ISBN: 9788417123505
Fiction, 4-6, Action / Adventure
 
My Little Prayer

My Little Prayer

By: David Archuleta
Illustrated by:
Sara Ugolotti
ISBN: 9781952239540
Fiction, 4-6, Religion / Spirituality
 
My Lucky Skin

My Lucky Skin

By: Omerine Aseh, Md
Illustrated by:
Maria Lia Malandrino
ISBN: 9781612544908
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
My Mama

My Mama

By: Annemarie Van Haeringen
Illustrated by:
Annemarie Van Haeringen
ISBN: 9781776572670
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
My Name Is Not Ed Tug

My Name Is Not Ed Tug

By: Amy Nielander
Illustrated by:
Amy Nielander
ISBN: 9781513134871
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
No Matter What

No Matter What

By: Josh Shipp
Illustrated by:
Yuliya Pankratova
ISBN: 9781641702539
Fiction, 4-6, Contemporary
 
Noodle and the No Bones Day

Noodle and the No Bones Day

By: Jonathon Graziano
Illustrated by:
Dan Tavis
ISBN: 9781665927109
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Nothing Burns as Bright as You

Nothing Burns as Bright as You

By: Woodfolk, Ashley
ISBN: 9780358655350
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
 
Oliver, a Story About Adoption

Oliver, a Story About Adoption

By: Lois Wickstrom
Illustrated by:
Priscilla Marden
ISBN: 9781954519428
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
Places We’ve Never Been

Places We’ve Never Been

By: Kasie West
ISBN: 9780593176306
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Polly and Buster: The Wayward Witch and the Feelings Monster

Polly and Buster

By: Sally Rippin
Illustrated by:
Sally Rippin
ISBN: 9781610679268
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
 
Positive Thinking Journal

Positive Thinking Journal

By: Woo! Jr. Kids Activities/Cameon Galli
ISBN: 9781642507058
Nonfiction, 7-12, How-to / Activity
 
Protons and Neutrons

Protons and Neutrons

By: Mary Wissinger
Illustrated by:
Harriet Kim Anh Rodis
ISBN: 9781938492457
Nonfiction, 0-3, Science
 
Remarkably Ruby

Remarkably Ruby

By: Libenson, Terri
Illustrated by:
Libenson, Terri
ISBN: 9780063139183
Fiction, 7-12, Coming of Age
 
Rhoda the Alligator

Rhoda the Alligator

By: Governor Bob Graham
Illustrated by:
Jay Winter Collins
ISBN: 9781633539549
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
Sand Between My Toes

Sand Between My Toes

By: Caroline Cross
Illustrated by:
Jenny Duke
ISBN: 9781786283498
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
 
See You Yesterday

See You Yesterday

By: Rachel Lynn Solomon
ISBN: 9781665901925
Fiction, Teen, Romance
 
Sisters of the Mist

Sisters of the Mist

By: Marlyn Spaaij
Illustrated by:
Marlyn Spaaij
ISBN: 9781838740740
Fiction, 7-12, Action / Adventure
 
Skywatcher

Skywatcher

By: Jamie Hogan
Illustrated by:
Jamie Hogan
ISBN: 9780884488972
Fiction, 4-6, How-to / Activity
 
Sorry For Your Loss

Sorry For Your Loss

By: Joanne Levy
ISBN: 9781459827073
Fiction, 7-12, Coming of Age
 
Starting Over in Sunset Park

Starting Over in Sunset Park

By: Lynn McGee, Jose Pelaez
Illustrated by:
Bianca Diaz
ISBN: 9780884488446
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
Sunny Bunnies

Sunny Bunnies

By: Margie Blumberg
Illustrated by:
June Gouldng
ISBN: 978-0991364602
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Te como a besos

Te como a besos

By: Carmen Gil
Illustrated by:
Laure du Faÿ
ISBN: 9788417673550
Fiction, 0-3, Animals
 
The ABCs of LGBT +

The ABCs of LGBT +

By: Ashley Mardell
ISBN: 9781633534094
Nonfiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
 
The Big Bang Book

The Big Bang Book

By: Asa Stahl
Illustrated by:
Carly Allen-Fletcher
ISBN: 9781939547644
Nonfiction, 4-6, Science
 
The Blur

The Blur

By: Minh Lê
Illustrated by:
Dan Santat
ISBN: 9780593377468
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
The Boy Who Grew Flowers

The Boy Who Grew Flowers

By: Jen Wojtowicz
Illustrated by:
Steve Adams
ISBN: 9781846867491
Fiction, 4-6, Coming of Age
 
The Can Caravan

The Can Caravan

By: Richard O'Neill
Illustrated by:
Sam Sharland
ISBN: 9781786286147
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
The Chickadees and the Moon Above

The Chickadees and the Moon Above

By: Sara A. Simon
ISBN: 9781952536038
Fiction, 4-6, Poetry
 
The Day of Your Arrival

The Day of Your Arrival

By: Dolores Brown
Illustrated by:
Reza Devland
ISBN: 9788417673024
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
The Empty Box

The Empty Box

By: Lois Wickstrom
Illustrated by:
Nicolás Milano
ISBN: 9781954519244
Fiction, 4-6, Fantasy
 
The First Blade of Sweetgrass

The First Blade of Sweetgrass

By: Suzanne Greenlaw, Gabriel Frey
Illustrated by:
Nancy Baker
ISBN: 9780884487609
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
The GayBCs

The GayBCs

By: M. L. Webb
ISBN: 9781683692508
Nonfiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
 
The Girl and the Cathedral: The Story of Notre Dame de Paris

The Girl and the Cathedral

By: Nicolas Jeter
Illustrated by:
Sara Ugolotti
ISBN: 9781733633550
Fiction, 7-12, History
 
The Heartbreak Bakery

The Heartbreak Bakery

By: A.R. Capetta
ISBN: 9781536216530
Fiction, Teen,LGBTQIA+
 
The More You Give

The More You Give

By: Marcy Campbell
Illustrated by:
Francesca Sanna
ISBN: 9780593372739
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
The Neighborhood Surprise

The Neighborhood Surprise

By: Sarah Van Dongen
Illustrated by:
Sarah Van Dongen
ISBN: 9781910328712
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
The Perfect Party

The Perfect Party

By: Dr. Laurel P. Jackson
Illustrated by:
Hélène Baum-Owoyele
ISBN: 9781953458124
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
The Perfect Rock

The Perfect Rock

By: Sarah Noble
Illustrated by:
Sarah Noble
ISBN: 9781838740511
Fiction, 4-6, Coming of Age
 
The Perfect Shelter

The Perfect Shelter

By: Clare Helen Welsh
Illustrated by:
Åsa Gilland
ISBN: 9781684640508
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
 
The Princess and the Fangirl

The Princess and the Fangirl

By: Ashley Poston
ISBN: 9781683691709
Fiction, Teen, LGBTQIA+
 
The Proudest Color

The Proudest Color

By: Sheila Modir and Jeff Kashou
Illustrated by:
Monica Mikai
ISBN: 9781641705783
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
The Reckless Kind

The Reckless Kind

By: Carly Heath
ISBN: 9-781641292818
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
The Return of Teddy

The Return of Teddy

By: Marcia Choo
Illustrated by:
Xinyi Yao
ISBN: 9781953458421
Fiction, 4-6, Action / Adventure
 
The Rollercoaster Ride

The Rollercoaster Ride

By: David Broadbent
Illustrated by:
David Broadbent
ISBN: 9781786285614
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
The Tale of the Tiny Man

The Tale of the Tiny Man

By: Barbro Lindgren
Illustrated by:
Eva Eriksson
ISBN: 9781776574094
Fiction, 4-6, Mental/Physical Health
 
The Way I Say It

The Way I Say It

By: Nancy Tandon
ISBN:  9781623541330
Fiction, 7-12, Diversity
 
The Whole World Inside Nan’s Soup

The Whole World Inside Nan’s Soup

By: Hunter Liguore
Illustrated by:
Vikki Zhang
ISBN: 9781953458063
Fiction, 4-6, Family / Community
 
Theo’s Princess

Theo’s Princess

By: Ellen DeLange
Illustrated by:
Monty Lee
ISBN: 9781605376400
Fiction, 7-12, History
 
There’s No One I Love Like You

There’s No One I Love Like You

By: Jutta Langreuter
Illustrated by:
Stefanie Dahle
ISBN: 9780735843219
Fiction, 0-3, Animals
 
There’s Room For Everyone

There’s Room For Everyone

By: Anahita Teymorian
Illustrated by:
Anahita Teymorian
ISBN: 9781910328538
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
This Is How I Grow

This Is How I Grow

By: Dia L. Michels
Illustrated by:
Wesley Davies
ISBN: 9781938492082
Nonfiction, 7-12, Mental/Physical Health
 
Up and Down Mom

Up and Down Mom

By: Summer Macon
Illustrated by:
Summer Macon
ISBN: 9781786283405
Fiction, 4-6, Mental / Physical Health
 
Valentine’s Guest House

Valentine’s Guest House

By: Sam Sharland
Illustrated by:
Sam Sharland
ISBN: 9781786285638
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Viva’s Voice

Viva’s Voice

By: Raquel Donoso
Illustrated by:
Carlos Velez
ISBN: 9781638940067
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
Walking With Maga

Walking With Maga

By: Maureen Boyd Biro
Illustrated by:
Joyce Wheeler
ISBN: 9780970086341
Fiction, 7-12, Background / Culture
 
Waves Of  Grace

Waves Of Grace

By: Patrick Doherty
Illustrated by:
Frank Ordaz
ISBN: 9780974444666
Fiction, Teen, Coming of Age
 
Ways to Say I Love You

Ways to Say I Love You

By: Marilyn Singer
Illustrated by:
Alette Straathof
ISBN: 9780711257375
Fiction, 4-6, Poetry
 
We Are Friends: In the Forest

We Are Friends

By: DK
ISBN: 9780744056617
Ficton, 7-12, Action / Advenure
 
What Animals Want: The Five Freedoms in Action

What Animals Want

By: Jacqueline Pearce
Illustrated by:
Julie McLaughlin
ISBN: 9781459825659
Nonfiction, 7-12, Animals
 
What is a Family

What is a Family

By: Annette Griffin
Illustrated by:
Nichola Cowdery
ISBN: 9781641702447
Fiction, 0-3, Poetry
 
What We’ll Build

What We’ll Build

By: Oliver Jeffers
ISBN: 9780593206751
Fiction, 4-6, Contemporary
 
When I Grow Up…

When I Grow Up…

By: Peter Horn
Illustrated by:
Cristina Kadmon
ISBN: 9780735814189
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Where Thuong Keeps Love

Where Thuong Keeps Love

By: Thu Buu
Illustrated by:
Bao Luu
ISBN: 9781513289434
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
Whistling for Angela

Whistling for Angela

By: Robin Heald
Illustrated by:
Peggy Collins
ISBN: 9781772782455
Fiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Yay for Big Brothers!

Yay for Big Brothers!

By: Janet Halfmann
Illustrated by:
Shennen Bersani
ISBN: 9781643518220
Nonfiction, 4-6, Animals
 
Your Life Matters

Your Life Matters

By: Chris Singleton
Illustrated by:
Taylor Barron
ISBN: 9781952239311
Fiction, 4-6, Diversity
 
Zahra’s Blessing

Zahra’s Blessing

By: Shirin Shamsi
Illustrated by:
Manal Mirza
ISBN: 9781646864942
Fiction, 4-6, Religion / Spirituality
 
Dancing in Thatha’s Footsteps

Dancing in Thatha’s Footsteps

By: Srividhya Venkat
Illustrated by:
Kavita Ramchandran
ISBN: 9781949528909
Fiction, 4-6, Music / Art
 
Kesar and the Lullaby Birds

Kesar and the Lullaby Birds

By: Aditi Oza
Illustrated by:
Debasmita Dasgupta
ISBN: 9781949528862
Fiction, 4-6, Background / Culture
 
Ritu Weds Chandni

Ritu Weds Chandni

By: Ameya Narvankar
Illustrated by:
Ameya Narvankar
ISBN: 9781949528947
Fiction, 4-6, LGBTQIA+
 
Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

By: Laura Roybal
ISBN: 9780996375627
Fiction, Teen, Diversity
 
Fonchito and the Moon

Fonchito and the Moon

By: Mario Vargas Llosa
Illustrated by:
Marta Chicote Juiz
ISBN: 9798985955804
Fiction, 4–6, Background / Culture
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