‘P Is for Poppadoms! An Indian Alphabet Book’
By Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal;
illustrated by Hazel Ito
From C for chai to Y for yoga, this fresh alphabet book takes young readers on a spirited journey to discover the people, places, lifestyles, and language of India. Lush illustrations bring to life the beauty, wonder and diversity of this vast and vibrant country. Beach Lane Books
‘Odd Dog Out’
By Rob Biddulph
A pup who wears a rainbow scarf that contrasts with the pinstriped suits worn by other canines, Odd Dog leaves town amid fears of being too different before arriving in a rainbow-adorned community, where a dog in a cool sweater stands out in exceptional ways. HarperCollins
‘Fix that clock!’
By Kurt Cyrus
A rollicking celebration of cooperation and conservation follows the efforts of a busy construction crew that rebuilds a rickety old clock tower that has become a home to wild animals. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt