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Picture books often contain simple and repetitive language, which can help children to learn new words and develop their understanding of sentence structure and grammar. This can also help to develop their comprehension skills, as they learn to understand the meaning of the text
1- Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy: A Touch-and-Feel Book (Alice Schertle)
This engaging Little Blue Truck book for the youngest readers combines fun with sensory exploration. Through a variety of textures—soft, woolly, shiny, and smooth—children learn that differences make us unique and help us become our best selves and the best of friends. The sturdy board book features different textures on each of its six pages, encouraging young readers to connect tactile sensations with descriptions of popular farm animals.
2- The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman (Gennifer Choldenko)
Newbery Honor-winning author Gennifer Choldenko presents a gripping tale of a boy named Hank, who struggles to keep his family together when his mom doesn’t return home. With his toddler sister Boo to care for, Hank’s challenges intensify as he seeks help from a stranger listed as their emergency contact. This decision brings consequences, including social workers, a new school, and difficult questions about his mom that Hank has been avoiding. As time runs out, Hank faces the possibility of being separated from his sister. Choldenko’s heart-wrenching yet hopeful story explores the complexities of family, the love that persists even when trust falters, and the power of second chances.
3- When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth (Sean Taylor)
Winner of the 2024 Oscar’s Book Prize, this slapstick story follows Smallasaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur, who’s on the hunt for sweet, juicy ferns. But she’s also being hunted—by Badasaurus and Worseasaurus, who have different plans for breakfast! The book’s humorous chase scenes and Zehra Hicks’s lively illustrations make this a laugh-out-loud tale for children aged 2-6.
4- Orris and Timble: The Beginning (Carmen Mok)
Orris, a solitary rat living in an old barn surrounded by his treasured possessions, finds his life disrupted by the arrival of a small owl caught in a trap. Faced with the dilemma of rescuing the owl—despite owls and rats being natural enemies—Orris must decide whether to “make the good and noble choice,” inspired by the king on his prized sardine can. The story unfolds as Orris grapples with the consequences of his decision and the unexpected bond that forms.
5- The Hare-Shaped Hole (Thomas Docherty)
Bertle and Hertle are inseparable friends, a turtle and a hare, who are always together despite their differences. But when Hertle suddenly disappears, leaving only a hare-shaped hole behind, Bertle’s world falls apart. He goes through stages of anger, bargaining, and despair as he searches for his friend. With the help of Gerda, a kindly bear, Bertle begins to heal by filling the hare-shaped hole with cherished memories of Hertle, slowly finding comfort and peace.
6- One Chicken Nugget (Tadgh Bentley)
Frank the Monster loves chicken nuggets—especially those from Celeste’s food truck. But as Frank’s constant presence scares away customers and depletes her nugget supply, Celeste devises a plan to rid herself of him. Inspired by the classic folktale “One Grain of Rice,” this monstrously funny picture book with a mathematical twist challenges Frank to an eating contest. If Frank wins, he earns free nuggets for life, but if he loses, he must leave and never return. The contest begins with a single chicken nugget…
7- We Are Going to Be Pals! (Mark Teague)
In this warm and witty book, an egret and a rhinoceros navigate the ups and downs of their symbiotic relationship, which evolves into a unique friendship. As Egret tries to teach Rhino what it means to be a friend—sharing meals, having fun, and helping each other out—he also learns about respecting boundaries, recognizing differences, and the importance of compromise. When Egret finds himself in a sticky situation, Rhino comes to the rescue, demonstrating that communication and kindness are the foundations of any strong friendship.
