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2019 Staff Picks: Picture Books for Our Youngest Readers
Here are our favorite 2019 books to share with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We hope that you enjoy these books as much as we do!
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Maybe Tomorrow?
2019 by Agell, CharlotteGet this itemA beautiful story about learning to deal with your emotions and helping friends who are going through a hard time. Recommended by Quetzalli Cortez.
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The Little Guys
2019 by Brosgol, VeraGet this itemThe Little Guys are many, coordinated, and determined--but what happens when they've hoarded the entire forest's resources for themselves? The illustrations are bright and silly and the Little Guys look like funny, woodsy, goofball gnomes. Recommended by Jarrett Dapier.
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Hair Love
2019 by Cherry, Matthew A.Get this itemBeautiful father-daughter story in which dad attempts to style his daughter's hair. Recommended by Mary Michell.
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Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
2019 by Doerrfeld, CoriGet this itemSuch a lovely way to acknowledge loss and love, endings and beginnings, through the eyes of a little girl who has to move. Recommended by Shelley Sutherland.
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Dandy
2019 by Dyckman, AmeGet this itemDaddy Lion obsesses over his perfect lawn and is aghast when a dandelion grows there. But, he can't bring himself to rip it out because his daughter, Sweetie, loves the little weed. This winning book is a funny ode to the daddy-daughter bond and argues that perfection and conformity are boring. Recommended by Jarrett Dapier.
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The Scarecrow
2019 by Ferry, BethGet this itemA scarecrow with a hole in his heart finds friendship and love when a family of crows builds a nest there. Ferry's rhymes are sweet, spot-on, and musical and the Fan Brothers' illustrations are exquisite. Recommended by Jarrett Dapier.
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How Do You Dance?
2019 by Heder, ThyraGet this itemI myself am an exuberant wiggler and hippity hopper! I dance every chance I get, and so does this book. Trying to get to the bottom of why one person just doesn’t seem to have groove in their heart, every page in this book is full of movement, encouraging you to “get weird” and “see where it goes!” So. Much. Fun! Recommended by Caitlin Savage.
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Birds
2019 by LemniscatesGet this itemThis tranquil and inspiring homage to birds features gorgeous digital art. Recommended by Christine Goertz.
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Lubna and Pebble
2019 by Meddour, WendyGet this itemA compassionate story about a refugee girl and her best friend--an actual pebble--evokes more emotion than many friendship tales. Recommended by Mandy O'Brien.
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Saturday
2019 by Mora, OgeGet this itemAva looks forward to her special Saturday outings with her mother, but when one Saturday their plans are ruined, they learn that they really only need each other to have a special time. Recommended by Shelley Sutherland.
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Hey, Water!
2019 by Portis, AntoinetteGet this itemWater, water, everywhere! This nonfiction picture book shows the reader how water surrounds us and explores its many shapes and forms. The illustrations are clever and inviting. Recommended by Jarrett Dapier.
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Sunny Day: A Celebration of Sesame Street
2019 by Raposo, JoeGet this itemSesame Street composer Joe Raposo’s iconic song comes to life with magical illustrations by a range of artists, including award-winning favorites Dan Santat and Tom Lichtenheld, as well as Jon Mathieu, an esteemed Sesame Street illustrator. Of the many books—old and new—out to celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary, this tribute will leave you humming the classic tune. Recommended by Mandy O'Brien.
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Say Something!
2019 by Reynolds, Peter H.Get this itemWe each have so much to say. We can say it using kind words, making art, or sharing a brilliant idea. Recommended by Shelley Sutherland.
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Another
2019 by Robinson, ChristianGet this itemI love this imaginative, twisty-turny interdimensional meander, featuring a brave girl and her wandering cat. Recommended by Caitlin Savage.
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Who Wet My Pants?
2019 by Shea, BobGet this itemThis hilarious whodunit opens with Reuben the bear thoughtfully bringing doughnuts to his friends. Everything is great, until someone points out that his pants are wet! Who could have done such a thing? Reuben is not going to rest until he finds out. This book is very funny, but at its core is a sweet message about acceptance. Recommended by Caitlin Savage.
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Alfred's Book of Monsters
2019 by Streed, SamGet this itemAlfred wants to read his scary book, not have delightful tea parties with his Aunt, but this is not what polite young boys do. Maybe there’s a way he can do both? Perfect for future Addams Family or Edward Gorey aficionados, this quirky book is equal parts creepy, kooky, and delightful. Recommended by Caitlin Savage.
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Humperdink: Our Elephant Friend
2019 by Taylor, SeanGet this itemA touching story about helping, friendship, and inclusiveness. Recommended by Quetzalli Cortez.
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Fly!
2019 by Teague, MarkGet this itemA hilarious take on a mother-child disagreement centers on a mama bird's insistence that her baby start to fly. The baby is having none of it! Recommended by Mary Michell.
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Don't Go There!
2019 by Willis, JeanneGet this itemKids will love this story about a preschooler teaching an alien baby how to use the potty! Recommended by Karen Trier.
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