Staff Faves 2022: Kids Picture Books
Every year we ask our staff across the library system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy these picture book staff favorites - some with comments from staff, and others with annotations from professional review sources, such as Kirkus, Booklist, and School Library Journal. (Created Nov. 2022)
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Can Sophie Change the World?
"A gentle picture book on the power of kindness." [Booklist]
Format: Book
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Kapaemahu
"A beautiful retelling of an Indigenous Hawaiian legend, by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu (of "Kumu Hina" fame), this multilingual picture book celebrates Hawaiian culture, language, and māhū (non-binary) people." -Bean
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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I'm A Unicorn
"Incredibly adorable! Also, rainbow poop!" -Kara
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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Emile and the Field
"..a field overrun with wildflowers... is [Emile's] favorite haunt, where he and his little black dog spend countless hours undisturbed, daydreaming and communing with blossoms and insects. A charming exploration of children’s special relationship with nature.' [Kirkus Reviews]
Format: Book
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Some Questions About Trees
*LOCAL AUTHOR* "An inquisitive child's arboreal musings drive this whimsical picture book, narrated entirely via questions whose answers are hinted at visually." [Publishers Weekly]
Format: Book
Availability: Available
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