The new year is upon us, which means that it’s time to start preparing your reading schedule for next year. Here are a few picture books to consider for the young stars in your life.
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) by Dan Santat
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. What happened after that, though? Did Humpty Dumpty choose to wallow in his fallen state? Or, did the humiliated character opt for rising from the ashes and moving on with his life. Dan Santat answers these questions and more in his book.
Good Night, Planet by Liniers
We’ve bid the moon a good night and now we’re telling the planet the same. Liniers returns with another hit story about the magic that is Earth and its place in the universe. Kids will learn just what the planet is doing while they sleep in this beautiful tale.
Hey, Boy by Benjamin Strouse
It’s the touching story of boy meets a stray dog that will have kids wanting to read the story several times over. The boy can only imagine all of the fun that he and the furry friend will have when he finds the abandoned animal and decides to take him home. Unfortunately, the boy becomes injured and must overcome the obstacle of recovery before enjoying life with his four-legged pal. It’s the story of one’s love for his pet conquering all.
