Enduring Children's Classics, and the Illustrators we love
This Magical,
Musical Night
By Rhonda Gowler Greene
Illustrated by James Rey Sanchez
Follow along as the symphony orchestra’s various instruments are introduced with out-of-this-world, beautiful illustrations.
Published September 7, 2021 by Little Bee Books
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Curious About
Crocodiles
By Owen Davey
The Secret
Code Inside
You
all about
your DNA
By Rajani LaRocca, MD
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
With rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, this book explores DNA and genetics in a way that is simple and easy for children to understand.
Published September 14, 2021 by Little Bee Books
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Beetles for
Breakfast
… and Other Weird and Wonderful Ways We Could Save the Planet
By Madeleine Finlay
Illustrated by Jisu Choi
This inventive book presents solutions, backed by scientist Madeleine Finlay, that could be part of our future as we grow kinder to our planet.
New green inventions could fit into everyday life, from brushing your teeth with biodegradable algae to doing your homework with ink made from exhaust fumes.
Published January 9, 2021 by Flying Eye Books
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Dinosaurs and
other
Prehistoric
Life
By Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan
Illustrated by Angela Rizza and Daniel Long
Packed with dinosaurs and animals from the ice age, all gorgeously illustrated and accompanied with great information by Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan.
Published November 2, 2021 by DK Children
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Across the
Rainbow
Bridge
Stories of Norse Gods and Humans
By Kevin Crossley Holland
Illustrated by Jeffrey Alan Love
Admittedly, it was the first book, Norse Myths that really caught my eye and introduced me to this illustrator. But now I am hooked! Kevin Crossley-Holland knows his subject and knows how to tell it in a way that is gripping. Jeffrey Alan Love’s illustrations give the epic figures bold new life that is both lyrical and eerie.
Published December 7, 2021 by Candlewick Studio
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Be A Tree!
By Maria Gianferrari
Illustrated by Felicita Sala
Like humans, trees are social. They “talk” to spread information; they share food and resources. They shelter and take care of one another. They are stronger together—and this beautiful picture book gently shares the ways in which trees can inspire us to be better people.
Published March 30, 2021 by Harry N. Abrams
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Oh, the Lavas
That Flow!
By Todd Tarpley
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu
The Cat in the Hat travels the Earth to introduce readers to the science and history of volcanoes. I know these are mainstream, but my son LOVES these books so just had to list the newest ones out this year!
Published March 9, 2021 by Random House Books for Young Readers
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The Cat on the
Mat
By Bonnie Worth
Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu
The Cat in the Hat shows kids how to slow down and still their bodies and minds through simple breathing exercises and focused concentration.
Published October 5, 2021 by Random House Books for Young Readers
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