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Winter Book Collection

Discover Diverse Titles to Warm Your Heart and Inspire Joy This Season

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Our Winter Book List features titles from a diverse array of authors and stories to share. Whether you’re gifting books to loved ones or treating yourself to a literary escape in this winter wonderland, there’s something for the readers on your list form 0-92!

Infant, Toddler, Pre-K

Leo on a Hike

Leo on a Hike
Anna McQuinn

Join Leo and his dad on an exciting day of hiking and exploring in this delightful board book from the Leo Can series! Along the trail, Leo observes tall trees, tiny flowers, and crawling bugs. Determined to explore on his own, he follows a busy bee and pauses to watch a slow worm. By the end of the hike, Leo and his dad are tired, happy, and ready for their next adventure.

This book will inspire young readers to connect with nature, embrace curiosity, and enjoy the simple joys of outdoor exploration.

Additional Titles
Hello, Face
Aya Khalil
Chaiwala!
Priti Birla Maheshwari
I’m Not Sleepy! No Tengo Sueño
Angela Dominguez
What’s New, Daniel?
Micha Archer
Global Babies Playtime
The Global Fund for Children

Kindergarten and First Grade

It Is Time

It Is Time
Lizzy Rockwell

Discover the life cycle of a black swallowtail butterfly in this beautifully illustrated nonfiction book for new readers. From hatching and crawling to growing and transforming into a butterfly, this Level G science book introduces first graders to basic science vocabulary and the wonders of nature. Complete with a chart showing all nine stages of development, this engaging book is perfect for early readers exploring the natural world on their own.

This book will inspire young readers to marvel at the beauty of nature, nurture curiosity, and develop a love for science.

Additional Titles
A Sled for Gabo
Emma Otheguy
How to Bird
Rasha Hamid
The Truth about Dragons
Julie Leung
Not He, or She, I’m Me
A.M. Wild
Soul Step
Jewell Parker Rhodes

Second and Third Grade

Jordan and Max: Showtime!

Jordan and Max: Showtime!
Suzanne Sutherland

Jordan’s first day at Massey Elementary comes with a plan: to stay invisible. His classmates don’t need to know that his best friend is his grandmother or that they perform shows together in elaborate costumes every night. But when Jordan is paired with Max, a loud-mouthed loner with a love for Hawaiian shirts, his cover is at risk. Through Max’s creative vision, Jordan begins to realize his secret is something to celebrate, not hide.

This book will inspire young readers to embrace their individuality, explore friendship, and find the courage to share their true selves.

Additional Titles
Snow Angel, Sand Angel
Lois-Ann Yamanaka
How to Explain Robotics to a Grown Up
Ruth Spiro
Only the Best
Kate Messner
Salma Writes a Book
Danny Ramadan
Tacos Today
Raúl the Third

Fourth and Fifth Grade

Timid

Timid
Jonathan Todd

Cecil Hall has just moved from Florida to Massachusetts and is nervous about making friends at his new school. His sister suggests he connect with the other Black kids, but Cecil isn’t sure how to start. He hopes his comics-making talent will help him fit in, but not everyone is kind. When one of his drawings is misused, landing him in trouble, Cecil must find his courage, stand up for himself, and discover who his true friends are.

This book will inspire young readers to embrace their creativity, navigate challenges, and find the confidence to use their voice.

Additional Titles
The Otherwoods
Justine Pucella Winans
Life Changing Magic of Chess
Maurice Ashley
Tenacious
Patty Cisneros Prevo
Doodles from the Boogie Down
Stephanie Rodriguez
We Still Belong
Christine Day

Children class

Sixth through Eight Grade

Mexikid

Mexikid
Pedro Martin

Pedro Martín has always heard incredible stories about his legendary grandfather, Abuelito—a former crime-fighter and part of the Mexican Revolution. But with 8 siblings in an already crowded house, Pedro isn’t thrilled about Abuelito moving in. On a road trip to Mexico to bring him home, Pedro embarks on a journey filled with laughter, heartache, and self-discovery, learning what it means to grow up and find his grito.

This book will inspire young readers to embrace family connections, celebrate their heritage, and find their own voice.

Additional Titles
The Antiracist Kitchen
Nadia L. Hohn, editor
Moonlit Vine
Elizabeth Santiago
Ash’s Cabin
Jen Wang
Simon Sort of Says
Erin Bow
Black Birds in the Sky
Brandy Colbert

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