Jo’s Special Gifts is an incredible picture book about autism. From the little boy point of view, the book describes Jo’s likes and dislikes, focusing mainly on all his accomplishments. It is a wonderful diverse story, inclusive and poetic. I love how Mariam Shapera explains the Autism Spectrum and all the helpful suggestions at the end of the book.
Check out the last book of the The House on Sunrise Lagoon series ! It is the perfect series for the summer. It is a perfect middle grade cozy read, full of wonderful characters. You can find it in the #littlefreelibrary !
The Baby-Sitters Club meets Kelly Yang in this first book in a sparkling middle grade series about a young Korean American girl who starts a business with her best friends to support her artistic dreams.
The Law of Birthdays is a very smart book about free will and the importance of respecting other people’s choices. Using a simple example of a cake, Brenna Jeanneret illustrates how other people feel when their choice is taken away from them. It is a funny and tender story and the illustrations are truly beautiful.
Neat Nick’s Big Mess is an adorable picture book focusing on OCD and anxiety.
Chad Otis’ illustrations and story are charming and warm. I just fell in love with this friendly big dog. It is a wonderful story full of love and friendship that young readers, especially dog lovers, will adore !
I love the originality of this boardbook ! It is colorful, it is fun and the characters are really cute ! The child is invited to visit a museum, along with a group of friendly animals. Gigi, an eccentric giraffe, guides the group in the different galleries : between colors and art styles young readers discover an explosion of pigments and artistic themes.
Charming and poetic biography about Else Bostelmann, an artist who painted underwater wonders in the 1930s. Pioneering woman artist, she combined art and science, helping in expeditions for the NY Zoological Society’s Department of Tropical Research.
What an incredible and imaginative nonfiction book ! Solstice focuses on the longest/shortest day on Earth and how it is celebrated around the world. Fourteen fictional children share their cultures and beliefs, focusing on music, dance, food or language. This picture book is truly interesting, and so beautiful !