Kids (Ages 0-8) Staff Picks
This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful books I've ever read in my existence. An old fable wrought with such tender care, this retelling is both modern and eternal. By the end, I was filled with a tenderness for each character--even the North Wind and his blustering.
— Kathryn H.
Shel Silverstein if he was a mentally ill woman!
— Heather D.
If a film noir was reimagined as a children's classic, it would be the story of Mephisto. This one wrung my heart out, especially as the owner of a black cat.
— Swati S.
I think at a certain point in our lives, we always ask ourselves, what is love? We often seek answers from those who lived long enough to maybe understand it. The young boy travels long and far for to find the answer but gets many. Will he ever find out what love is?
— Nicole MB.
These love notes are so wonderfully nostalgic that they even rival the iconic Fun Dip valentines, which I can still taste when I envision an elementary school Valentine’s day. If only I had had these to pass out to my classmates, I might’ve had a chance at being as cool as the Fun Dip kid.
— Theodora H.
The perfect mirror is one full of affirmations and love. That loves everything unique about yourself and gets you feeling bright and ready like a shining star! Get your kid to smile together with their reflection, envisioning themselves triumphantly happy.
— Pedro R.
My mother's kiss still lingers on my hand from when she read this book to me as a kid. No other book has ever made me feel so warm, comfortable and loved.
— Camille H.
Baby's very first (but definitely not last) book about all the things that come with being Jewish. From Afikomen to Kosher, all the way to Zayde, this is an excellent primer for all the Jewish babies out there wanting to learn how to be a Mentsch.
— Cass M.
A beautiful reminder to us all: take up space & never apologize for who you are!
— Siah H.
It's me, Hi! I'm the Swiftie it's me. This is for anyone who needs a little encouragement, with some inspiration taken from Taylor herself. This sweet book reminds all of us that we can still make the whole place shimmer, even when we're feeling blue, or red. And whatever gets us down? We can always shake it off!
— Cass M.
For an unconventional adventure book with phenomenal artwork, look no further! A race hound uses her speed to build a new life. Despite her fears, she finds freedom and never looks back in this heartwarming story.
— Swati S.
Oof! My heart sure was beating alongside Rosie as she ran and ran with each page turned! This book is a nice breeze of freedom as you follow along this dog's magnificent strides -- it's a wonderful spirit that is bound to make you smile, truly :)
— Pedro R.
The fact that I've never pictured what a merman farmer would look like is honestly a failing on my part. But deep sea farmers exist, and their jobs aren't easy. Luckily they have their seahorse and seadog pals to help them out.
— Cass M.
Have you ever read a book about a teeny-weeny unicorn? A unicorn so tiny, their humongous unicorn siblings won't let him participate in any of their activities. One day, the teeny-weeny unicorn runs away from home and finds that maybe he's not so tiny to everyone...
— Nicole MB
Heather knows everything that there is to know about aliens and outer space. Hoping that she will encounter someone at Wonder Rock, her wish is granted when she encounters an alien and soon they become friends. But at some point, Heather has to come back home with her family, would she ever see her friend again? I enjoyed the message of dreaming big, while appreciating on what you have.
— Stephanie N.
Have you ever been anxious to go to a party or meet new people? Mole is nervous to go to Rabbit's birthday party--even after bravely traversing past a sleeping snake and a bear's den. A cozy tale that proves there are endless ways to make friends, even if you don't like parties!
— Kathryn H.
This cat, like many kids, will stop at nothing to avoid a bath- including messing up the family's day.
— Maeve O.
Imagine being young again, and if you had to pick any animal to be, what animal would you choose? For this kid, they choose to be a horse. Think of the things you can do as a horse!
— Nicole MB.
In a faraway dream this idyllic little coastal town is my home… I spy buttons and paper clips and keys all around. I ride my bike to the lighthouse and follow treasure maps and look out from the Duck Pond Inn. Nostalgia and wonder galore in this beautiful book.
— Julianne DV.
Doctor De Soto is the best mouse dentist in the business, but when a fox shows up asking for his help, he is hesitant to treat him because well...he's a fox! Doctor De Soto must make the decision, should he treat the fox or not?
— Nicole MB
Turtle has a spot, a really good spot. Too good to be true, and he is waiting for something, but does not what it is. The story is unpredictable, weird, and with the perfect amount of uncertain times. This is something you might gravitate towards to.
— Stephanie N.
An exhilarating recreation of childhood imagination. Aside from bringing back your fantasies of living in a treehouse with friends and animals (no parents!), it's about living, working, going hog wild, and overcoming bad times with fun and positivity. You and/or the kids you buy this for will want to live inside it.
(And which character are you? I'm the kid going face first into a bowl of food.)— Aurora M.