The New Girl . . . and Me by Jacqui Robbins, illustrated by Matt Phelan: This picture book by first-time author Jacqui Robbins tells the story of Mia and her classmates as a new girl, Shakeeta, comes to join their class. Mia reaches out to Shakeeta after the class bully and other kids exclude the new girl from their soccer game. Children will readily relate to this story, as Mia learns more about Shakeeta, her pet iguana, Igabelle, and how to make a new friend. Cheerios had this book specially printed in both English and Spanish. For ages 4-7.

Everybody Needs a Rock by Byrd Baylor, illustrated by Peter Parnall: The striking illustrations of reknowned artist Peter Parnall beautifully illustrate Byrd Baylor’s timeless and universal story that whether or not children have “tricycles, bicycles, horses, elephants, goldfish, three-room playhouses, fire engines or wind-up dragons” to play with, EVERYBODY needs a special rock of their very own. Byrd’s “Ten Rules for Finding a Rock” helps celebrate the beauty of nature that can be found all around us, and the joy of discovering it for ourselves. An ALA Notable Children’s Book. For ages 4-8.

Things that are most in the world by Judi Barrett, illustrated by John Nickle: What are the silliest, wiggliest, longest, hottest, jumpiest, prickliest things in the world? This picture book captures children’s imagination as Barrett and Nickle explore superlatives through lively prose and bright, engaging illustrations. For ages 3-7.

Do YOU Have a Hat? by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Geraldo Valério: This colorful book celebrates hats of all kinds and provides support to parents who are tired of saying, “Where’s your hat?” as their children head outdoors. Celebrate composer Igor Stravinsky’s green beret, Abraham Lincoln’s stovepipe hat, Carmen Miranda’s towering hat of fruit, and more, all interspersed with the lively refrain, “Do YOU Have a Hat?” This book will have your family talking about their favorite hats – and children and adults will likely learn something about famous historical figures -- and the hats they wore. A Junior Library Guild Selection, a Carolyn W. Field Award from the Pennsylvania Library Association, and selected for the Kansas State Reading Circle Primary Titles and the Virginia Young Readers List. For ages 3-6.

Jakers!™ Piggley’s Treasure Hunt adapted by Catherine Lucas, images by Entara Ltd. In this book, featuring characters from PBS’s popular Jakers! television show, Mr. Winks the Dad shows Piggley, Ferny and Dannan that chores can be fun. Mr. Winks sends Piggley and his friends on a treasure hunt – and when the treasure hunt is done, the chores are, too! For ages 4-8.