Banish the pressure to be perfect! A sweet and touching exploration of the scariness of BIG feelings and overcoming the pressures to do everything “just right,” in this companion title to bestselling picture book Sometimes I’m Bombaloo .
Unpack an unforgettable story of belonging! Costantia Manoli’s Tomatoes in My Lunchbox is an outstanding, masterpiece that fiercely champions identity, diverse cultures, and the monumental power of properly pronouncing a child’s name.
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.
In Hollow, Shannon Watters and a stellar creative team deliver an enchanting, supernatural graphic novel that updates the Headless Horseman legend into a contemporary queer adventure. Blending gorgeous art, a twisty mystery, and heartfelt personal growth, this story expertly captures the complex relationships of high school life.
Spanning surreal dimensions and speculative realities, Brenda Peynado’s The Rock Eaters uses magical realism to tackle pressing issues from xenophobia to school shootings. Though the collection’s pacing can feel uneven, its standout stories offer deeply impactful narratives on identity and belonging.