Anzu, the young protagonist of this picture book, has been born into a family of great and fearsome kaiju (monsters). He can’t wait to make his family proud by causing chaos and destruction in his city, but his power of flowers and his kind nature make this tricky. Through a series of lessons from his parents and grandmother, Anzu realizes he can stay true to himself and be an extraordinary kaiju! A charming story about self-realization and acceptance.

This hilarious picture book looks at bath time trepidation from the point of view of the bathtub, depicted with faucet handle eyeballs and a faucet spout nose that shoots out water (“You would not believe how weird it feels”). The tub looks to Sink and Toilet for support, but they are no help. Bathtub’s suggestions on how to make bath time more pleasant for tub AND child may cleverly allay a reluctant bather’s fears.

“Please don’t let the cat out” is the only instruction Granny is left with when she agrees to housesit. Unfortunately for Granny, kitty escapes, Granny loses her glasses, AND a decidedly more mischievous houseguest gets in. Poor Granny is unprepared for all the chaos that ensues. Mischievous littles in preschool through 2nd grade will love the mess and hijinks “kitty” gets up to.

Don’t rush through this one, sit with it and allow it to resonate with you. The author-illustrator duo, Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez, is back with another breathtaking contribution to children’s literature. The storyline dares its readers to overcome boredom and hardships by opening their minds and allowing themselves to dream. Inspired by Virginia Hamilton’s The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales, Woodson encourages children to learn about family, ancestry, human tenacity and the power of imagination.

“Endlessly Ever After” is not your typical fairy tale book. This is a “pick-your-path” book where YOU decide what happens! There are countless endings based on the choices you make. It is such a fun book with the possibility for a different story every time you pick it up. Definitely hand this book to the fairytale or adventure lover in your life!

A town that lost its spark, books that can bend time, crows and wood beams that talk and a dragon who’s been corrupted by power all encounter an ogress bent on being kind and a group of orphans determined to discover where the town’s kindness went. This magical slice of life novel is for fans of fantasy, readers needing a fluffy blanket in book form, and D&D fans.

Logan has talents, but his gifts are not always understood by the people around him, especially in the foster care system. That is, until he gets adopted by a couple who have real superpowers! The action-packed plot starts instantly and will keep readers engaged until the story is done. An adventurous, entertaining book with the right amount of family and friendship.

After moving to a new town, Bree is both nervous and excited to start at a new school. That excitement turns to fear as she finds out she has to take a swimming class as her elective. Through the help of some friends, including an elderly neighbor, she learns to overcome her fear and thrive on her school swim team. But rivalries are strong in this town and when her swim team faces their rivals from Holyoke Prep, will Bree be able to help them win the championship? This graphic novel combines friendship, history and perseverance into a beautiful story that will have you cheering for the Mighty Manatees all the way to the end!

I don’t know about you, but I love random facts! And this book is full of them; 3,128 to be exact. Covering the weird, the wacky, and the wonderful world around us, this book is packed with photography and short, intriguing facts about nearly anything you can think of. No need to read cover to cover, open to any page and dive into the seemingly endless, factual tidbits about the world. A perfect gift for both reluctant readers and ravenous readers hungry to learn something new.