TAKE 5 with KIMBERLY BIDDLE
A mother who loves and is concerned for her son. wishes the world would see him how is truly is. He is capable, warm, and deeply curious. She wonders how the world will see him, and she prepares him for life to come.
TAKE 5 with DELANO BROWN
Follow a young boy as he explores his neighborhood hand-in-hand with his older brother. They share handshakes on the sidewalk, laughter at the skate park, wisdom at the chess tables, rhythm in the dance circle, and kindness at the corner store. With each step, they confront the sounds, gestures, of a community experience and make…
TAKE 5 with LAURA DE LA CRUZ
LOWRIDER FOR SALE (Disney Hyperion 2026) Gabi knows that Papi’s lowrider, Pico Nights, is more than a car. It’s a family scrapbook on wheels. So when Papi places a FOR SALE! sign on Pico Nights, Gabi tries everything she can to save their beloved car.
TAKE 5 with DINA M. HARDT
When the fishing line tugs, Anthony’s heart races. Is this the moment he’s been waiting for? Can he reel in his very own catch of the day?
TAKE 5 with PAOLA SANTOS
Mamá Elena always knows how to help others, and because of her warmth, her home is young Manuel’s favorite place to be. But after a fall leaves her bedridden, Manuel rallies the barrio to lift her spirits so they can give back all the love and support Mamá Elena has shown them.
TAKE 5 with HEIDI YATES
Invited to your first Monster Bash and shaky on what to expect? Have no fear! From A to Z (Aliens to Zombies), monsters have had millennia to master good manners. Ogres don’t spread germs, vampires never bite, and werewolves follow rules! As readers journey through a monstrous party, they’ll witness 26 creatures demonstrating etiquette and…
TAKE 5 with MARCIA STRYKOWSKI
Abigale is a lonely puffin who has trouble making herself heard. She desperately wants to be friends with the other puffins, but she’s so shy they hardly know she’s there. After several disappointing attempts, Abigale thinks about giving up. Then disaster strikes, and an innocent puffin is at risk of being caught by a gull-a…
TAKE 5 with DEE LEONE
This book is a way for children to count their way through a world of imaginary creatures like monsters with spiky hair, dragons with shiny scales, and goblins with knobby knees.
TAKE 5 with JESSICA MILO
MY PONY WONDER is a rhyming picture book about a young girl and her pony and their trail ride adventure through the woods! As the pair trots and gallops along, they delight in each new sight, finding comfort in one another during moments of uncertainty, and ultimately, sharing precious time together.
TAKE 5 with KATHY RAGGIO
In this lyrical story, a child moves with their family to a new house. Each step of the journey is a gentle reminder that home is more than a place.
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