Grandma’s Hair is Ankle Length written by Adriana Camacho-Church and illustrated by Carmen Lop is a beautiful picture book told in both English and Spanish. The story is lovely, and the illustrations are fascinating. It is well designed for readers 4-8 years of age. (Pinata Books/ Arte Publico Press/ 2024.

My Thoughts Have Wings written by Maggie Smith and illustrated by Leanne Hatch is softly told in both words and pictures. A little girl has trouble sleeping as her mind keeps her awake. Mom reminds her that her mind is a beautiful place and that is why some thoughts stay awhile.This book is perfect for children 4-8 years of age (Balzer and Bray/Harper Collins) 2024.

K is in Trouble written, designed, and illustrated by Gary Clement is a wonderfully fascinating graphic novel. A young boy named K seems to have one problem after another as he tries to deal with very difficult adults at home, at school and in the neighborhood. It is perfect for readers 8-12 years of age. (Little, Brown and Company) 2024.

NO CATS IN THE LIBRARY written and gorgeously illustrated in hot orange, spicy yellow and soothing green colors by Lauren Emmons is a sweet story about a cat who loves books. Clarisse, the name of this wonderful cat, is very busy trying to find a way into the local library. It is full of fun for readers 4-7 years of age. (Simon and Schuster/ Paula Wiseman Books) 2024.

Leafy Landmarks: Travel with Trees is a beautiful road trip for the whole family as 14 wonderful trees are presented for the family to enjoy. Luscious pictures by Anne Lambelet and 14 poetic forms written skillfully by author Michelle Schaub will capture the interests of readers 6-9 years of age (Sleeping Bear Press) 2024.

Tree House Town is a delightful picture book about creative children and beautiful animals, as they play, cook, and take care of each other and the environment. It is written with a lovely poetic hand by Gideon Sterer and beautifully illustrated by Charlie Mylie. (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) 2024.

Little Messy Marcy Su written by Cherie Fu and illustrated by Julie Kwon is a delightful picture book for readers 4-8 years of age about one child’s inability to keep her bedroom clean. When her mother asks her to pick up her room because her grandparents are coming, she gets busy. However, everything she does to clean her clothes, her muddy dog and her room makes yet another mess. Finally, her room is clean, but the house is not. Young readers will be surprised when grandma praises her for...

The Ramadan Drummer written by Sahtinay Abaza and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova is a beautiful story full of joy, celebration, and gorgeous illustrations about the need to wake up and eat before the sun rises to take part in Ramadan. Children 5-8 years of age will enjoy watching Adam meet this loved drummer and learn how to fulfill the beauty of Ramadan (Reycraft) 2024.

The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before written and illustrated by Mrs. and Mr. MacLeod is a truly delightful picture book for children 4-8 years of age. It is told in rhyme and is full of action, fun and a well-designed secret involving a certain door (Union Square) 2024.

10 Dogs written and illustrated by Emily Gravett is a delightful counting book that tells the story of ten dogs trying to get the ten sausages that are on the kitchen table! They try everything as they all are determined to grab the treat. This counting book is designed for young readers 3-5 years of age.( Boxer Books/ Union Square/Sterling Publication) 2023.

Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King with the Reverend Dr. Barbara Reynolds and illustrated by Ekua Holmes is a very graceful telling in both words and pictures of the life of Coretta Scott King. The material is adapted from King’s adult memoir. This picture book speaks to readers 5-9 years of age as well as the whole family. (Henry Holt and Company/ Macmillan Publishing Group) 2024.

KIN: Rooted in Hope written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford is a striking account of their family’s past. The interesting research, brave stories and skillful scratchboard illustrations are perfect for older readers 10 years of age and up. (Atheneum Books/ Simon and Schuster) 2023.

I Lived Inside a Whale written and illustrated with great insight, understanding and imagination by Xin Li is a beautiful picture book for readers 4-8 years of age. The little girl in this story learns a great deal about reading, sharing, and trying something new such as sharing stories out loud! (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) 2024.

Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewis is written with great skill by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated beautifully by James E. Ransome. This book, designed for children 4-8 years of age, follows John Lewis from his childhood helping his parents pick cotton in Alabama to his meeting with others who were working for Civil Rights. The book beautifully tells the development of John Lewis and his idea that change could only come with love. (Paula Wiseman Books/ Simon and Schuster) 2024.

Ten Little Rabbits written and illustrated by the late but never forgotten Maurice Sendak brings his wonderful talent to a new group of children. This counting book is designed for children 4-8 years of age and tells the story of Mino, a magician, who pulls rabbits out of his hat. However, the colorful rabbits do things their way. This book is a gift to a new generation of children, parents, and grandparents (HarperCollins Children’s Books) 2024.

The Official Harry Potter Cookbook: 40 + Recipes inspired by the films is a tasty book by author Joanna Farrow for children ten years of age and up. Great recipes such as Dumbledore’s Mystical Lemon Drop Pudding plus useful charts regarding Kitchen Safety, Essential Tools and even how to boil an egg are sprinkled across the colorful 127 pages. (Scholastic) 2023.

The Girl Who Heard the Music written by Marni Fogelson with Mahani Teave and illustrated by Marta Alverez Miguens is three stories in one---all brilliantly connected. A young pianist by the name of Mahani who lives on Rapa Nui becomes a world-famous pianist. She organizes others on the island to build a new Music School by using trash, plastic bottles, and old tires to make the walls of the school. At the same time the mystery of the Moai statues that cover the island are discussed....

Some Days Are Yellow written by Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Michelle Lee is a fine concept book regarding the fact that we all experience good days as well as bad days. The rhyming text and the beautiful illustrations make this picture book ideal for children 3-7 years of age and up! (Sleeping Bear Press) 2024.

Keyana Loves Her Friend written by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley and illustrated by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow is a delightful story about friendship and what can happen when one friend moves away. This picture book is designed for children 4-8 years of age and is full a preparation, problems and finally the restoration of the friendship. (Little, Brown and Company) 2023.

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? is written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. It is a cute and very clever look at how Santa does, and in some cases does not, go down the chimney to deliver his gifts. This picture book is full of fun for 4–8-year-old readers and most probably the whole family (Candlewick) 2023.

The Snow Man: A True Story written by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Jeanette Winter takes place near the bottom of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. A man named billy barr lives there in an abandoned shack with dirt floors, no heat, and no water. To break the monotony of his day he decided to measure the snowfall each day. His daily records over many years eventually proved that climate change was absolutely happening. The real story and the illustrations of this picture book will fascinate...

Glitter Everywhere is a well-researched and written book by Chris Barton and a beautifully illustrated book by Chaaya Prabhat about the very interesting history of glitter. It is a fascinating book for readers 5-9 years of age. (Charlesbridge) 2023.