Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Sweet, heartfelt, and beautifully illustrated, Memory Jars explores the challenge of holding onto special moments while learning to enjoy life as it happens. Through Freda’s creative attempt to preserve everything she loves, readers discover that some of life’s most precious treasures are best kept in memory. A wonderful choice for discussions about family, gratitude, and growing up.
A heartfelt and empowering picture book about identity, belonging, and the importance of respecting names, That’s Not My Name! follows Mirha as she learns to take pride in who she is. Filled with diverse representation and an uplifting message about self-confidence, this story is a wonderful read-aloud for helping young students celebrate their own identities and the identities of others.
Prepare to be instantly enthralled by Davide Cali and Marianna Balducci’s Too Many Pigs and One Big Bad Wolf, a hilarious, metafictional spin on a classic fairy tale. An unseen narrator goes head-to-head with the big bad wolf in this hilarious counting-book twist on The Three Little Pigs.
When an overprotective Squirrel tries to claim a new blossom as his own, his friend Bird teaches him how to let nature grow. Seamlessly introducing seasonal science concepts alongside social-emotional themes like sharing and emotional control, this vibrant book is an ideal choice for primary grade read-alouds.
A gentle, life-changing toolkit for little hearts. Following a young multiracial girl navigating unexpected sadness, this vital social-emotional guide teaches young readers how to ground their big emotions through deep breathing, nature, and interoceptive awareness—reminding children that heavy feelings are temporary and processing them is a lifelong superpower.