This vivid picture book highlights the comfort of routine and the delight of noticing things as we move through the world around us.

This beautiful biography teaches us about the woman behind the wonderful world of Disney and reminds us that those in the spotlight are not the only ones making the magic.

When a bus breaks down on a late night journey, a boy explores nature around him before the new bus arrives. He finds joy in the music of the nighttime creatures and their songs. The black and white illustrations accentuated with pops of color tell a beautiful story.

A simple day on a farm becomes a lyrical telling. The illustrations make it a work of art.

Words no one wants to hear? “Time to go home.” The aliens come up with all sorts of excuses…need to say goodbye, need dessert, to put on their shoes, to clean up…a book to help with conversations about what to do when it is time to go home.

A story about noticing the small moments of beauty in a busy world! With the perfect narrator puppy!

When your home is miles and a lifetime away, how do you share the memories with your family? Abuelo, the Sea and Me is a beautiful story of a Cuban abuelo sharing the stories of his island with his granddaughter through flavors, scents, sounds, and the ocean. A must-read for anyone who has ever shared a special moment with their grandparent. From a girl who often visited the sea with her abuelo.

This tender story about a girl who finds Hope growing on a tree branch and takes it with her everywhere is destined to become a classic. When her Hope breaks, she discovers how lost Hope can plant seedlings for new Hopes, and how Hope flourishes when it’s shared.

This home for female orphans appears very strict but is actually a training school for sleuths. Safe cracking gets an award. There are hidden passageways, pages of useful knowledge as they crack city crime.

A luminous and lyrical retelling of Alice in Wonderland drawing from West African culture and folklore. This emotional and whimsical debut, accompanied by stunning artwork, is a breath of fresh air and a rabbit hole I could fall down forever.

The summer after 6th grade Bea would rather hang out in her room with her stuffed animals but her dad is making her spend a week at sleepaway camp! She can make it through, right? When Bea doesn’t get along with her cabin mate Virginia, though Roxy seems pretty nice, she has to decide how she will make it through the week. Bea, Virginia, and Roxy were so funny and this graphic novel is such a fun story of friendship.

A fun series! Famous detective Montgomery Bonbon is really a girl: Bonnie Montgomery. A mysterious death at the museum calls the detective to action. From his outfit to his accent, she is a fabulous detective who outsmarts the police and solves it

These true stories from people with Down Syndrome show success through dreams and determination. Uplifting and informative.

Hadley and Willow are sick of social media. Specifically, constantly appearing on their moms’ social medias without their consent. This is a great story of friendship, family, and what we don’t see in the lives of influencers.

Salvación is a Zorro-inspired historical fantasy set in 1848 just after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Lola De La Pena becomes the masked heroine Salvación in order to save her family and community from the man who is bent on destroying the magic that sets her community apart. A perfect blend of action and adventure with a splash of romance, Salvación makes for a sparkling debut for Proudman.

It’s been a year since Mandy’s best summer friend died in an accident at their family resort. Is she guilty of murder? It is awkward being back with everyone looking over their shoulder. This thriller has clues galore but the ending comes out of left field.

A fantasy book that grabs with its creative premise: a cooking competition for the gods. Cai is a noodle chef who enters a once-in-a-generation contest hoping to open a restaurant, save her town, and gain fame and fortune. Managing friends and love interests while hunting and serving up sea creatures among other things makes for an exciting contest and book.

A sweet, fun sapphic romance set at a beach town. I loved the friends-to-enemies-to-lovers path that Cass and Birdie went down, and the arcs of both girls were fun, tender, and enlightening to read.

Only one bed at the inn? This book will keep you warm. No such thing as fated mates? This book is your cosmically destined other half. Reading feel like the enemy? This book is your lover. The Romance Rivalry is MY WIFE energy. My grand gesture is to wave this book in front of anyone who will listen and tell them to grab a copy. Lee wrote this book for romance lovers and it’s the perfect pair of grey sweatpants.

There are so many components that make this book a 5-star read for me. It’s a cozy yet eerie, rivals-to-lovers story that sticks with you long after you finish. While the plot is slow and character driven, Reid’s prose creates an atmosphere that sucks you right in. This is a story about stories and I can’t recommend it enough.

When Emily’s best friend, Sloane, disappears right at the start of the summer, she is at a total loss of how to track her down. The only thing she can think to do is complete the list of things she and Sloane were supposed to do together. It doesn’t hurt that the cute boy down the street might be willing to help complete her list.

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