Set in a future where paper is obsolete, The Paper Museum offers a unique, middle-grade mystery. Though the plot suffers from a notably slow start, its high-stakes conclusion and heartfelt exploration of family separation make it an engaging option.
Built on the hilarious dare to keep a straight face, this high-energy picture book uses direct address and goofy illustrations to turn early elementary listeners into active storytime participants.
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.
Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds deliver a brilliant, bighearted 5-star celebration of individuality and self-worth. Written beautifully for lower elementary levels, I Am Me reminds young readers that being different is something to be celebrated.
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.