Spotlight on Picture Books

Check out these picture books handpicked by children's staff

The cover of a children's book entitled Quinito's Neighborhood, featuring a boy with open arms

Quinito's Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito by Ina Cumpiano and José Ramírez: In this Spanish/English bilingual book, Quinito introduces us to the people of his neighborhood, highlighting the important roles our neighbors and community play in our lives.

 

The cover of a children's book entitled Taco Falls Apart, featuring a taco character surrounded by colorful toppings and a playful design

Taco Falls Apart by Brenda Miles and Monika Filipina: Taco falls apart under the weight of all the expectations placed on him but learns that he can manage his big emotions by changing his thoughts. Authored by a pediatric neuropsychologist and published by the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association.

 

The cover of a children's book entitled How We Share Cake, featuring a cake topped with strawberries

How We Share Cake by Kim Hyo-eun: Five siblings struggle to share everything, from clothes to food and even their uncle. Sharing is not always easy, but there just might be joy in having loved ones to share with.

 

The cover of a children's book entitled Toto, featuring a little girl with a birthmark on her forehead

Toto by Hyewon Yum: A little girl names a large birthmark on her face Toto and strives to keep Toto hidden under her bangs... until Toto accidentally reveals itself at school.

 

The cover of a children's book entitled Scaredy Squirrel, featuring a cartoon squirrel with a big smile

Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt: Scaredy Squirrel is... well... scared. Of everything. Will Scaredy Squirrel ever leave his nut tree to experience something new out in the big, dangerous, scary world?