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April Picks

Picture Books

book cover for Fanny's big idea : how Jewish Book Week was born
Fanny’s Big Idea: How Jewish Book Week Was Born by Richard Michelson, illustrated by Alyssa Russell

J Picture Biographies Goldstein, F.
Recommended by Denise

Fanny loved libraries from the age of 6 when she immigrated to the United States from Russia. Over the course of her life, Fanny worked in libraries and helped curate diverse book collections, going on to create Jewish Book Week to celebrate Jewish heritage, culture, and religion.

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The Trouble with Giraffes by Lisa Mantchev, illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

J Picture Caring Pets Mantchev, L.
Recommended by Catherine

A girl and her giraffe overcome challenges of size as their pet club learns the true meaning of friendship in this funny follow-up to Strictly No Elephants.

book cover for Piccolo
Piccolo by Dan Yaccarino

J Picture Communities Helpers Yaccarino, D.
Recommended by Staci

Piccolo is a helpful Italian shrew who can’t wait to visit all of his favorite places in Bella Cita. But after helping several friends in need, he may miss out on the one thing he was most looking forward to.

book cover for Sadie Mouse wrecks the house
Sadie Mouse Wrecks the House by Elliott Kalan, illustrated by Tim Miller

J Picture Funny Kalan, E.
Recommended by Mary

Sadie is tired of being the obedient mouse while her brother runs amok, but when she turns bad, Reggie has to think up a way to return his sister to being good – and fast!

book cover for If you make a call on a banana phone
If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone by Gideon Sterer, illustrated by Emily Hughes

J Picture Imagination & Play Sterer, G.
Recommended by Alyssa

What if you make a call from a banana? Will a gorilla answer? What would you talk about? A silly picture book about the joy of friendship found in unexpected places.

Beginning Readers and Chapter Books

book cover for Henry's picture-perfect day
Henry’s Picture-Perfect Day by Jen Bailey, illustrated by Mika Song

J Early Bailey, J.
Recommended by Janki

It’s picture day, but Henry does not feel comfortable in his new shirt, he hasn’t practiced smiling, and worst of all his front tooth is starting to wobble! Join Henry and the kids of Classroom 10 in this warm and funny tale of learning what it truly means to make a day – and a memory – that is picture perfect.

book cover for Gabby Torres is the best winner ever
Gabby Torres is the Best Winner Ever by Angela Dominguez

J Early Dominguez, A.
Recommended by Melissa

Gabby is feeling left out after realizing she’s the only one of her friends that hasn’t won a major award, so she enters a baking competition in hopes of winning the grand prize.

book cover for Earth Day with Yasmin
Earth Day with Yasmin by Saadia Faruqi,  illustrated by Debby Rahmalia

J Early Faruqi, S.
Recommended by Reilly

Yasmin and her classmates are celebrating Earth Day by planting trees. Yasmin gets frustrated when a rabbit eats the little trees her class just planted, but she gets an idea that might help the trees and the rabbits!

book cover for Changing magic
Changing Magic by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Ariane Moreria

J Early LaReau, K.
Recommended by Maddie

Young witch Blue isn’t quite ready for the season to change but as they deliver enchanted baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to new things and discovers the magic of change!

Fiction

book cover for The dark times of Nimble Nottingham
The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham by Ryan James Black

J Fiction Black, R.
Recommended by Denise

Twelve-year-old Nimble Nottingham is an orphan who spends his days exploring the streets of war-torn London during the bomb raids of War World II. One night Nimble, his dog Winnie, and a friend named Mouse explore an abandoned mansion and unintentionally unleash a shadow monster on the city.

book cover for Growing home
Growing Home by Beth Ferry, illustrated by the Fan Brothers

J Fiction Ferry, B.
Recommended by Liz

An interesting group of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish work together to use their newfound magical powers to defend their family.

book cover for The lions' run
The Lions’ Run by Sara Pennypacker

J Fiction Pennypacker, S. and Middle School Pennypacker, S.
Recommended by Emily

Lucas gets the chance to show his bravery when he saves a litter of kittens from cruel boys and brings them to an abandoned stable to care for them. There, he comes upon a stranger who is none too happy to see him – Alice, the daughter of a horse trainer, who is hiding her filly from German soldiers. Soon, Lucas begins to realize they are not the only ones in the village with secrets.

Nonfiction

book cover for Smart girl's guide. Caring for herself : advice, activities, and more to help you care for your mental well-being
Caring for Herself: Advice, Activities, and More to Help You Care for Your Mental Well-Being by Erin Falligant, illustrated by Brenna Vaughn

J 155.4 FAL
Recommended by Mary

From American Girl, a self-care guide for girls’ well-being that includes advice, tips, and techniques to help you make smart choices that boost self-esteem, manage emotions, build resilience, and become your best possible YOU!

book cover for Women on a mission : the remarkable heroes who put men on the moon
Women on a Mission: The Remarkable Heroes Who Put Men on the Moon by Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Molly Magnell

J 629.454 SLA
Recommended by Janki

This is the story of our daring quest to visit the moon, featuring the twelve talented women who performed the daunting jobs to help us get there.

book cover for Disney princess enchanted worlds : look inside the spellbinding kingdoms
Disney Princess Enchanted Worlds: Look Inside the Spellbinding Kingdoms by Laura Gilbert

J 791.43 DIS
Recommended by Karen

Enter the enchanted world of Disney princesses! The many detailed illustrations show charming, colorful, cross-section views of the princesses’ castles, gardens, and villages.

book cover for Vanished : seven women magicians who simply disappeared
Vanished: Seven Women Magicians Who Simply Disappeared by Anna Hays, illustrated by Mary Kate McDevitt

J 793.8 HAY and Middle School 793.8 HAY
Recommended by Catherine

Discover the amazing, illustrated stories of seven women magicians who pulled off spectacular and death-defying illusions and acts, achieved global fame, and then simply…disappeared.

 

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