Deep in the Sahara book cover.

Deep in the Sahara

…the ink in the Koran over Lalla’s head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray. Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member). View on goodreads.com

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Do I Have to Wear a Coat?

…HEAR A PICKLE, Rachel Isadora’s charming vignettes are packed with details that young children will want to pour over. (From GoodReads.) Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member). View on goodreads.com

Double bass blues book cover.

Double Bass Blues

…sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. (From GoodReads.) Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member). The author’s website has links to related activities. View on goodreads.com

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My Princess Boy

…this to children who are non-binary this a great book to teach children to be kind to others. Book submitted by Stefanie of Library for the Kind. View on goodreads.com

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Beyond Words

…of a child with apraxia and how to listen in a different way when they are your friend. Book submitted by Stefanie of Library for the Kind. View on goodreads.com

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The Shadow Elephant

…that the mouse doesn’t push the elephant to be happy. The mouse just spends time with its friend. Book submitted by Stefanie of Library for the Kind. View on goodreads.com

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Dream Big, Little Scientists: a bedtime book

…each branch of science. (From GoodReads.) Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member). There are activities and more information, including biographies of scientists, available on the author’s website. View on goodreads.com

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Dreaming Up: a celebration of building

…the world. (From GoodReads.) Ages: 3 to 5 years old. Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member). There is a range of resources available on the author’s website. View on goodreads.com

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The Elephants’ Guide to Hide-And-Seek

…(From GoodReads.) For aftercare/kindergarten storytime. Ages: 5 to 7 years old. Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member). There is an activity kit available on the author’s website. View on goodreads.com

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Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen

…By throwing herself on the grass and screaming while the rest of the class watches her fall apart. Yikes! (From GoodReads.) Credit: Shamekia LaShonda (Storytime Solidarity member). View on goodreads.com