Somos Un Arco Iris: We Are A Rainbow
Somos Un Arco Iris: We Are A Rainbow By Nancy Maria Grande Tabor Published by Charlesbridge ISBN-13: 9780881068139 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat Colorful, sweet, fascinating, and fun, the world and its people become closer and we learn that everyone can be a friend. Description WE ARE A RAINBOW helps young readers begin building the cultural bridges of common human understanding through simple comparisons of culture from breakfast foods to legends. Colorful cut-paper art and gentle language deliver this universal message eloquently. This bilingual...
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All Around Us By Xelena Gonzalez Illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia Published by Cinco Puntos Press ISBN-13: 9781941026762 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “An intergenerational tale for all picture-book collections.” —Booklist Description Grandpa and his granddaughter meditate on gardens and seeds, and on circles seen and unseen, as they share and create family traditions in this stunning exploration of the cycles of life and nature. All Around Us received a Pura Belpre Honor Award for Illustration in 2018. Now available in Spanish for the...
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Abuela By Arthur Dorros Illustrated by Elisa Kleven Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN-13: 9780140562255 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat The exhilaration in Rosalba’s and Abuela’s story is magnified by the loving bond that only a grandmother and granddaughter can share. Description Come join Rosalba and her grandmother, her abuela, on a magical journey as they fly over the streets, sights, and people of New York City which sparkles below. The story is narrated in English, and sprinkled with Spanish phrases as Abuela points out places...
Read MoreWhat I Like Most
What I Like Most By Mary Murphy Illustrated by Zhu Cheng-Liang Published by Candlewick Press ISBN-13: 9781536209402 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A simple yet sweet introduction to impermanence and change in all things…except one.” —Kirkus Reviews Description A little girl observes, one by one, things that give her pleasure — the apricot jam on her toast, the light-up shoes that make her feet bounce, the sparkling river, the pencil whose color comes out like a ribbon. But even after the jar becomes empty, and the shoes grow too small, and...
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Isla By Arthur Dorros Illustrated by Elisa Kleven Published by Penguin Young Readers Group ISBN-13: 9780140565058 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound| B&N | Worldcat An enchanting journey through the imagination that is delightful for sharing again and again. —School Library Journal Description Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela’s eyes and stories, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island—from the lush, tropical rain forest to the...
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Story Boat By Kyo Maclear Illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh Published by Tundra ISBN-13: 9780735263598 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A timely and uplifting book about and for refugees.” —Kirkus Reviews Description When a little girl and her younger brother are forced along with their family to flee the home they’ve always known, they must learn to make a new home for themselves — wherever they are. And sometimes the smallest things — a cup, a blanket, a lamp, a flower, a story — can become a port of hope in a terrible storm. As the...
Read MoreLet’s Go to Taekwondo
Let’s Go to Taekwondo By Aram Kim Published by Holiday House ISBN-13: 9780823443604 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon| IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat A Companion to No Kimchi for Me! Description Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too. But Yoomi and Grandma encourage and inspire each other. Yoomi discovers how, with persistence, focus, deep breathing, and above all, a loving Grandma, even the toughest challenges can be overcome. This...
Read MoreThe Sandwich Swap
The Sandwich Swap By Queen Rania of Jordan Al Abdullah, Kelly DiPucchio Illustrated by Tricia Tusa Published by Disney Press ISBN-13: 9781423124849 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “This engaging title reminds children that having the courage to try new things can result in positive experiences.” —School Library Journal Description Lily and Salma are best friends. They like doing all the same things, and they always eat lunch together. Lily eats peanut butter and Salma eats hummus-but what’s that between friends? It turns out, a lot....
Read MoreThe Gift of Ramadan
The Gift of Ramadan By Rabiah York Lumbard Illustrated by Laura K. Horton Published by Whitman, Albert & Company ISBN-13: 9780807529065 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…makes Ramadan approachable to young audiences.” —School Library Journal Description Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. She tries to keep busy throughout the day so she won’t think about food. But when the smell of cookies is too much, she breaks her fast early. How can she be part of the festivities now? Reviews & Accolades “An inquisitive young...
Read MoreWhat Is a Refugee?
What Is a Refugee? By Elise Gravel Published by Random House Children’s Books ISBN-13: 9780593120057 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A straightforward and simple introduction to what being a refugee means, accompanied by glimpses into real refugees’ lives.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Who are refugees? Why are they called that word? Why do they need to leave their country? Why are they sometimes not welcome in their new country? In this relevant picture book for the youngest children, author-illustrator Elise Gravel explores what...
Read MoreMango Moon / La Luna Mango
Mango Moon By Diane de Anda Illustrated by Sue Cornelison Published by Whitman, Albert & Company ISBN-13: 9780807549575 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat La Luna Mango ISBN-13: 9780807549599 Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…frankly presents simple responses to the questions immigrant children might have after being separated from their parents.” —Booklist Description When a father is taken away from his family and facing deportation, his children are left to grieve and wonder about what comes next. Maricela,...
Read MoreThe Many Colors of Harpreet Singh
The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh By Supriya Kelkar Illustrated by Alea Marley Published by Sterling Children’s Books ISBN: 9781454931843 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “A lovely story about change and belonging that provides much-needed representation.” —School Library Journal Description Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage. He especially takes care with his patka—his turban—smoothing it out and making sure it always matches his outfit. But when...
Read MoreOjiichan’s Gift
Ojiichan’s Gift By Chieri Uegaki Illustrated by Genevieve Simms Published by Kids Can Press, Limited ISBN-13: 9781771389631 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat This tender depiction of the special relationship between a grandparent and grandchild will resonate with young readers and adults alike. —School Library Journal Description When Mayumi was born, her grandfather created a garden for her. It was unlike any other garden she knew. It had no flowers or vegetables. Instead, Ojiichan made it out of stones: ?big ones, little ones and ones in-between.?...
Read MoreGrandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family
Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to Family By Elizabeth Zunon Published by Bloomsbury USA ISBN-13: 9781681196404 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Zunon writes and illustrates an ode to her grandfather, a cacao worker in the Ivory Coast, through the eyes of a young girl.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Chocolate is the perfect treat, everywhere! As a little girl and her father bake her birthday cake together, Daddy tells the story of her Grandpa Cacao, a farmer from the Ivory Coast in West Africa. In a land where elephants roam and...
Read MoreBetween Us and Abuela
Between Us and Abuela By Mitali Perkins Illustrated by Sara Palacios Published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux ISBN: 9780374303730 Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “Cartoon drawings emphasize the resilience of Abuela and her family as they navigate the border landscape, the impenetrable wall, and a situation that feels unfathomable—but is, unfortunately, all too based in reality.” —Publishers Weekly Description It’s almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on...
Read MoreMe and My Fear
Me and My Fear By Francesca Sanna Published by Nobrow Ltd. ISBN: 9781911171539 Age Range: 3+ A companion to The Journey. Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…this book about an immigrant’s experiences tackles a tough topic with honesty, empathy, and a sense of hopefulness.” —School Library Journal Description When a young immigrant girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, she is accompanied by her Fear who tells her to be alone and afraid, growing bigger and bigger every day with questions like “how can you hope to...
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Feather By Cao Wenxuan Translated by Chloe Garcia-Roberts Illustrated by Roger Mello Published by Steerforth Press Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “This Zen exploration of belonging and groundedness is further enhanced by a sensitive translation and pithy, philosophical introductions by both creators…” —Kirkus Reviews Description A philosophical picture book from one of China’s most celebrated children’s authors and 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan. A feather is blown across the sky, meeting various...
Read MoreDrawn Together
Drawn Together By Minh Le Illustrated by Dan Santat Published by Disney Press Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “The power of art takes center stage…” —Kirkus Reviews Description When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. With spare, direct text by Minh Le and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan...
Read MoreCrescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes
Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets: A Muslim Book of Shapes By Hena Khan Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini Published by Chronicle Books LLC Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…simultaneously explores shapes, Islam, and the cultures of the Muslim people.” —Kirkus Reviews Description From a crescent moon to a square garden to an octagonal fountain, this breathtaking picture book celebrates the shapes—and traditions—of the Muslim world. Sure to inspire questions and observations about world religions and cultures, Crescent Moons and Pointed...
Read MoreNo Kimchi For Me!
No Kimchi For Me! By Aram Kim Published by Holiday House Age Range: 3+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “This brisk, bright family story effectively conveys a universal experience through a very specific cultural lens.” —Kirkus Reviews Description Yoomi hates stinky, spicy kimchi—the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. So her brothers call her a baby and refuse to play with her. Yoomi is determined to eat kimchi. She tries to disguise it by eating it on a cookie, on pizza, and in ice cream. But that doesn’t work. Then Grandma shows Yoomi how...
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