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The Truth About Mrs. Claus By Meena Harris, Keisha Morris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Meena Harris, Keisha Morris (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316232272
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 18th, 2022

An empowering holiday picture book by Meena Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ambitious Girl.

Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears . . .
 
Watching Grandma and Mama sew!
Feeling the soft, velvety fur!
Imagining the bears in their new homes!
 
. . .


Song in the City By Daniel Bernstrom, Jenin Mohammed (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Daniel Bernstrom, Jenin Mohammed (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780063011120
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Published: Amistad Books for Young Readers - September 6th, 2022

From Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a charming and irresistibly fun picture book about a young blind girl and her grandmother who experience the vibrant everyday music of their busy city.


Still This Love Goes on By Buffy Sainte-Marie, Julie Flett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Buffy Sainte-Marie, Julie Flett (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781771648073
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Published: Greystone Kids - September 27th, 2022

A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022

NAMED A BEST PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR: Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, and Chicago Public Library


The Talk By Alicia D. Williams, Briana Mukodiri Uchendu (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534495296
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Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - October 18th, 2022

A Coretta Scott King Author Honor winner!

As a little boy grows into a bigger boy, ready to take on the world, he first must have that very difficult conversation far too familiar to so many Black and Brown Americans in this gentle and ultimately hopeful picture book.

Jay’s most favorite things are hanging out with his pals, getting kisses from Grandma, riding in


Year of the Cat By Richard Ho, Jocelyn Li Langrand (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Richard Ho, Jocelyn Li Langrand (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780062976826
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Published: Greenwillow Books - November 1st, 2022

Every year is the Year of the Cat!


My Name Is Saajin Singh By Kuljinder Kaur Brar, Samrath Kaur (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kuljinder Kaur Brar, Samrath Kaur (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781773217055
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Published: Annick Press - August 16th, 2022

A debut picture book that explores the importance of pronouncing names properly and celebrates cultural identity.


The Wolf Suit By Sid Sharp Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781773217208
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Published: Annick Press - October 25th, 2022

"Gorgeous."--The New York Times - Best Books of 2022 lists: NYPL, School Library Journal, The Globe and Mail, Indigo - JLG Gold Standard Selection - Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner - Kids Indie Next Pick


A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters By Duncan Tonatiuh Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781419749421
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Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - November 15th, 2022

Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscripts and culture

A 2023 Pura Belpré Youth Illustration Honor Book


Our world, little brother, is an amoxtlalpan, a land of books.
In the jungles where the jaguar dwells, the Mayas make books.
In the mountains the cloud people, the Mixtecs,


The Queen in the Cave By Júlia Sardà, Júlia Sardà (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Júlia Sardà, Júlia Sardà (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781536220544
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Published: Candlewick Studio - May 24th, 2022

In her debut as author-illustrator, Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale, rich with layers of meaning to be discovered.


Skater Cielo By Rachel Katstaller, Rachel Katstaller (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338751116
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Published: Orchard Books - August 2nd, 2022

Meet Cielo, a fierce skater who finds that facing your fear of failing gives you the courage to persevere!

Cielo loves to skateboard! But when she messes up on a new ramp she's embarrassed and afraid to fall again in front of so many people.


Latkes and Applesauce: A Hanukkah Story By Fran Manushkin, Kris Easler (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Fran Manushkin, Kris Easler (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623541569
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Published: Charlesbridge - September 27th, 2022

A cat and dog create a Hanukkah miracle, just in the nick of time in this updated reissue of the beloved holiday classic.


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Good Night, Little Bookstore By Amy Cherrix, E. B. Goodale (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amy Cherrix, E. B. Goodale (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536212518
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Published: Candlewick - August 29th, 2022

Part lullaby, part love song, this perfectly pitched bedtime book gives a nod to its classic predecessors as it champions the vibrant independent spirit of local bookstores.


Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June's Sweet Little Baby Banjolele By Valerie June, Marcela Avelar (Illustrator), Chet Weise (Editor) Cover Image
By Valerie June, Marcela Avelar (Illustrator), Chet Weise (Editor)
$21.00
ISBN: 9781737382973
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Published: Third Man Books - May 20th, 2022

Grammy nominated musician Valerie June's Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June's Sweet Little Baby Banjolele is a children's book based on the story of how June wrote the song "Somebody to Love" from her album Pushin' Against a Stone. In the book, Valerie is a child given a toy banjolele. A banjolele is a very unique four-stringed musical instrument.


Luna Oscura By Heidi Moreno, Heidi Moreno (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Heidi Moreno, Heidi Moreno (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781948066389
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Published: Lil' Libros - July 26th, 2022

Introduce your little ones to the importance of acceptance and how everyone deserves to belong


The Christmas Book Flood By Emily Kilgore, Kitty Moss (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emily Kilgore, Kitty Moss (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374388997
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - November 1st, 2022

AN INDIE BESTSELLER!

This lovely and lyrical picture book, based on a real Icelandic tradition, brings all the sparkle and anticipation of Christmas—and of the joys of reading—to the page.

The northern lights dance,
snow blankets the ground,
it’s the Christmas season—so the Book Flood begins!

People plan and they dream,


The Twelve Cats of Christmas By Feather Flores, Carrie Liao (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Feather Flores, Carrie Liao (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781452184616
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Published: Chronicle Books - October 11th, 2022

Celebrate the holidays with twelve adorable cats—and one kitten—with this festive feline take on the classic carol The Twelve Days of Christmas!

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave me cats:
FOUR on the gifts,
THREE dressed up,
TWO batting bows,
and a kitten under the tree.

From chasing ribbons and shredding paper to


Hound from the Pound By Jessica Swaim, Jill McElmurry (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jessica Swaim, Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780358622208
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Published: Clarion Books - November 29th, 2022

After a woman unknowingly adopts a pack leader from the shelter, his furry friends follow in dogged pursuit in this rhythmical, rhyming picture book about doggy companionship, with art by the illustrator of Little Blue Truck.


Bessie the Motorcycle Queen By Charles R. Smith Jr., Charlot Kristensen (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338752472
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Published: Orchard Books - September 20th, 2022

Hop on the bike with Bessie Stringfield, the motorcycle queen of Miami, in this powerful picture book from Coretta Scott King medalist Charles R. Smith, Jr.