Books/Schwartz & Wade.
Troll and Goblin decide to head to town for a cup of tea. They hope to avoid any “wretched children” who they think are smelly, gross, and rude! After discussing the need for manners, the two decide to have the rudest child that they encounter for dinner—none other than Goldilocks. Readers will delight in the results of the dinner invitation.
The Good Egg
Jory John. Ill. Pete Oswald. HarperCollins.
In this delightful story with engaging illustrations, Good Egg finds out that he cannot change all the bad eggs in the carton—he begins cracking when he tries! So he takes time to heal. Once he returns to the carton with his friends, he has a new attitude: He does not need to be perfect. This is a great story for children and adults alike.
I Am a Tiger
Karl Newson. Ill. Ross Collins. Scholastic Press.
Children will love this laugh-out-loud book about a mouse who believes it is a tiger. The mouse convinces other animals that because of its “Grrr,” ability to climb trees, and need to hunt for lunch that it is indeed a tiger. Isolating each animal’s characteristics, the mouse dubs each as something else, including calling the raccoon a caterpillar.
I Am Love: A Book of Compassion
Susan Verde. Ill. Peter Reynolds. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
This is a simple yet powerful text that will have an impact on readers of all ages. Verde’s well-paced and relatable words leave readers with a sense of empowerment to show compassion for everyone. Reynolds’s illustrations bring heart to the text and provide guidance for even the youngest of readers.
If I Built a School
Chris Van Dusen. Penguin Young Readers/Dial BFYR.
Jack has lots of amazing ideas for a school. From hover desks to a trampoline basketball court, Jack’s school is superior in every way! After all, “learning is fun in a place that’s fun,” right? This fantastic story will engage young readers’ imaginations and have them wondering if they could build a school too.
I’m Worried
Michael Ian Black. Ill. Debbie Ridpath Ohi. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
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