Fresh Reads, Honest reviews, Educator-approved
Award-winning creators Minh Lê and Dan Santat deliver a sweetly funny, superhero origin story tracking a child’s warp-speed growth from infancy to graduation. Framed with vivid, comic-style illustrations that hilariously mirror parent struggles, The Blur is a fast-paced picture book.
An incredibly positive and uplifting 5-star picture book, Bravo, Avocado! explores self-discovery and the magic of encouraging your friends. Featuring cute, inviting illustrations and clever wordplay, this heartwarming tale follows an insecure avocado who learns she goes with everything.
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.
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.
Lindsay Ward’s Pink is not a color is a charming, picture book perfect for elementary art classes and school libraries. When Pink realizes she isn’t in the rainbow, she goes on a journey to discover her value as a tint. Personifying colors to teach shading, tints, and self-acceptance, this delightful companion to This Book Is Gray is an essential read-aloud for teaching art vocabulary and inclusion.