Children's Backlist Bonanza
Happy March! Spring is just around the corner and everything feels new again, but we’re flipping that around to highlight some favorite older titles that we love.
It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of new releases, and stuck on our classics, but we won’t let our backlist buds fall to the wayside!
Written by Kristina Rivero
Board Books
Hello Hello by Brendan Wenzel
With text as simple as can be, children are introduced to the animals on each page with just a hello; but the detailed illustrations are mesmerizing and a great introduction to unique creatures.
Mr. Panda wants to give away his donuts, but nobody is being polite! A simple tale that shows the opportunities that “please” can unlock.
Picture Books
Drawn Together by Minh Le & Dan Santat
Unforgettable, larger-than-life illustrations will bring a comforting familiarity to anyone who grew up in a language barrier household, and shine a light on that experience for those who didn’t.
Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen are always a dream team, but this ridiculous fable with a sweet message and beautiful artwork is a forgotten favorite in the realm of stories of community.
The perfect antidote to our collective unease right now. A grandmother empowers her granddaughter to feel hope and imagination as she struggles with anxiety over current events. Children and adults alike can find peace in its message that our future has infinite possibilities- and infinite giggles thanks to its charming and clever illustrations.
Middle Grade
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
A chapter book with so many layers to unearth. On the surface it’s a mystery, but beneath that is a story of family, history, injustice, and healing. A must-read for any child, but parents are sure to enjoy it as well.
Graphic Novels
Sheets by Brenna Thummler
Don’t let the visually STUNNING artwork overshadow the heartfelt message of belonging, unexpected friendship, and second chances through the lens of a girl and a little sheet ghost.
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