‘A Pig in the Palace’
By Ali Bahrampour
What happens when a clumsy pig wallowing in the mud receives an invitation to have dinner with the queen? For any kids who have tried their hardest to behave at a grown-up gathering, Bobo the boar is just the itchy, clumsy, endearing hero they’ve been waiting for. Abrams Books for Young Readers
‘Soon You’ll Be Sleeping’
By Haddy Njie;
illustrated by Lisa Aisato
This goodnight book is about nature’s seasons as they sleep and awaken, sleep and awaken through the year. Children listening and reading will be lulled by the rhymes and the whimsical pictures of nature’s dreamy beauty. Firefly Books
‘Nice Try Charlie!’
By Matt James
With his cart full of treasures and big green hat, Charlie is a neighborhood fixture. When he finds a pie, he sets off to find the owner ― and helps some friends along the way. Poignant and funny, this story is an ode to resourcefulness and the compassion that turns neighbors into friends. Groundwood Books