August 2026

Linus The Little Yellow Pencil

Author: Scott Magoon

Illustrator: Scott Magoon

Summary: Linus entered his family’s art show contest for the first time, and was hoping he would win the grand prize. Unfortunately, his eraser, Ernie, wasn’t very supportive. The more Linus drew, the meaner Ernie’s comment became. But then Linus meets Smudge. Will he be able to find the courage to do his best and find a way to work with Ernie? You and your kids will be cheering them both on in this sweet story!

Recommended Ages: 4-8 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a sweet story that is perfect to read to kids who are afraid to try new activities or lack confidence in themselves.

Extension Activities: Give each child a paper heart. Every time you read a line where Ernie criticizes Linus, have them wrinkle a piece of the paper. At the end, try to flatten it out to show how critical words leave lasting marks, reinforcing kindness.

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July 2026

It’s My Bird-Day!

Author: Mo WIllems

Illustrator: Mo WIllems

Summary: Pigeon is so excited to celebrate his birthday and everything is planned for his big day! But what happens to his day when he finds his birthday candle has been blown out?

Recommended Ages: 3-5 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: Mo Willems is back with Pigeon! This new book focuses on sharing, big, big emotions and navigating friendship struggles. Perfect for our youngest readers!

Extension Activities: In the story, someone eats half of Pigeon's birthday cake. Give each child one half of a paper plate and have them use craft items to design one half of a birthday cake that celebrates what a friend, family member or classmate would like. Discuss what if feels like to do something else for a friend instead of themselves. Choose the link below to have fun learning how to draw Pigeon with Mo Willems! Click here!

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June 2026

The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal

Author: Nick Seljuk

Illustrator: Nick Seljuk

Summary: : If you’re interested in going a little deeper with your understanding of the sun, this is the book for you! Paired with fabulous illustrations, the author details facts about how important the sun is and all the jobs it does that makes it a “big deal”. From holding the solar system together to the water cycle, your and your kids will be sure to find facts you didn’t know on each page! Don’t forget to check out the glossary at the end of the book for even more review!

Recommended Ages: 5 to 9 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: This is a great book to introduce or review many Science terms and concepts such as evaporation, condensation, photosynthesis, and so much more!

Extension Activities: Watch the video to learn some facts about our amazing sun! Click here!

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May 2026

Butt or Face? Ador-a-butts!

Author: Kari Lavelle

Illustrator: Kari Lavelle

Summary: Butt or Face? Ador-a-butts! by Kari Lavelle is a silly, interactive science book that turns learning into a hilarious guessing game.

Recommended Ages: 3-7 years

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: The book is like a challenge for your eyes. Each page shows a big, zoomed-in photo of a part of an animal. Your job is to look at the fur, the wrinkles, or the shapes and shout out whether you think you are looking at the animal's face or its behind.

Extension Activities: Play the "Trickster" Animal: Give kids paper plates, googly eyes, and pom-poms. Challenge them to create a creature that has a "fake face" on its rear end (like some butterflies or frogs) to trick predators. Ask them why their animal needs to hide its real head. Watch the video to help kids understand the different types of animal adaptations. Click here!

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April 2026

The Humble Pie

Author: Jory John

Illustrator: Pete Oswald

Summary: Part of the Food Group series by Jory John, a quiet, humble pie lis content to let others shine until he and Jake the Cake work on a school project together. Humble Pie has to learn to speak up for himself!

Recommended Ages: 4-8 yeears

Themes, Skills, & Concepts: Humble Pie, who is quiet and lets others shine. When he works with his friend Jake the Cake on a school project, Humble Pie does all the work while Jake is busy with other things. How will the project ever get finished?

Extension Activities: Realizing he is being taken for granted, Humble Pie learns that being humble doesn't mean staying silent or invisible. He finds the courage to have a "tough conversation" with Jake, teaching young readers about setting healthy boundaries and finding their own voice. Have kids practice this kind of conflict resolution...learning that it is important to speak up for themselves in a calm, respectful voice.

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