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BPC School Library - K Summer 2026 Reading List
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CoverTitleAuthor(s)Illustrator(s)Genre and FormatBlurb (from the Publisher)Fiction/Nonfiction
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A Maleta Full of TreasuresNatalia SylvesterJuana MedinaPicture Book - FictionIt's been three years since Dulce's grandmother last visited from Peru, and Dulce loves the time she gets to spend with Abuela even though she knows it won't last forever. Abuela always comes with her maletas, or suitcases, filled with treasures from Peru, so Dulce gathers her own gifts to send back with Abuela when she has to return home in order to remind her Peruvian family of the U.S. relatives they've never met. Abuela leaves one final treasure for Dulce to remind her that home isn't just a place but the love they share.Fiction
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Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa
Join the Quest with Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert		Sara Andrea FajardoJuana Martinez-NealPicture Book - Nonfiction*Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner*

What can a potato do? To Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, they have the power to change the world. Go on the hunt with Alberto for wild potatoes before they go extinct in this playful picture book biography, gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.		Nonfiction
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Are You a Friend of Dorothy?: The True Story of an Imaginary Woman and the Real People She HelpedKyle LukoffLevi HastingsPicture BookA picture book exploring how in the early twentieth century, LGBTQ+ persons, who were unable to be open about their sexuality, found community by uttering the secret phrase "Are you a friend of Dorothy?" Examines the possible origins of the phrase, the discrimination LGBTQ+ people faced, and how the tactic can help others facing persecution. Includes back matter.
"A historical look at the importance of community, now more relevant than ever." - Kirkus		Nonfiction
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Awe!Chana StiefelSusan GalPicture BookThis breathtaking journey will take you to the Grand Canyon and the deepest reaches of the sea. It will invite you to share moments of giving and to feel the joy of family and community. It will lift you to the highest heights and make your spirit soar.


Experiencing awe has been scientifically proven to spark wonder, improve thinking, and open us up to new ideas. For children living through these turbulent times, Awe! is the perfect book to foster positivity, comfort, joy, and empowerment.		Fiction
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Earl & Worm seriesGreg PizzoliGreg PizzoliEarly ReaderThis sweet, giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends in the tradition of Frog and Toad, from the beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed.Fiction
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EverybellyThao LamThao LamPicture Book - FictionMaddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the local public pool where she meets and greets friends and neighbors and admires every belly she passes.

Winner of the 2025 Kirkus Prize! A joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part — the belly!		Fiction
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Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies
(Book 1)		Megan McDonaldLenny WenChapter Book"[A] joyful tale of learning to believe in oneself and rejoicing in magic both grandiose and mundane."—Publishers Weekly

From the beloved author of the Judy Moody and Stink series comes the first in a sparkling series of chapter books about a girl whose love for magic and fairy folk takes her on enchanting adventure
Fiction
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GoldfinchesMary OliverMelissa SweetPicture BookMary Oliver, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, is one of America’s most beloved poets. Introducing her unforgettable words to children for the very first time, her poem “Goldfinches” joyfully observes the power of the natural world as only Mary Oliver can.

Illuminated by the exquisite mixed-media artwork of Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet, Goldfinches fills the reader with wonder for the beauty around them and gratitude for the ability to bear witness to it.		Fiction
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Making ArtDiana EjaitaDiana EjaitaPicture Book - NonfictionA celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources from author-artist Diana Ejaita.

A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Book!

Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of what art can be, and the ways in which it adds beauty to our lives.		Nonfiction
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One Can Lana Button & Eric Walters Isabelle MalenfantPicture Book - FictionA boy's school is hosting a food drive, where students bring in food to donate to people in need, so he wants to bring in a can of his favorite Zoodelicious. The boy's can fills the class's last empty spot, and his teacher puts a special snowflake sticker on the top of his can to show that it is the one hundredth can in their collection. When the boy gets home, he is excited to find his mom has brought home another can of Zoodelicious, but he's surprised to find it has a snowflake sticker on top just like the can he brought to school, and he realizes he and his mom are people in need. Thinking about the other ninety-nine cans they donated, the boy wonders about ninety-nine other people and other things they might need.Fiction
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RumpelstiltskinMac BarnettCarson EllisPicture Book - FictionA humorous retelling of Rumpletstiltskin, the story of a mysterious gnomelike man who helps the daughter of a miller spin straw into gold in exchange for her firstborn child.Fiction
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Shibu's TailTess ThomasKamwei FongPicture BookA tale about a tail, and a cat with some VERY big feelings.

Shibu the cat has a lot of feelings and thankfully his fluffy tail helps him express them all! But one day, Shibu realizes that all the other cats are keeping their feelings (and their tails) tucked away. Maybe it would be better to try and fit in? From two extraordinary debuts comes a delightful story on navigating life's highs, lows, and all the big emotions in between.		Fiction
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Sunflower SeedsEllen HeckEllen HeckPicture Book - NonfictionSunflower Seeds tells the story of a Kindergarten class planting sunflower seeds and watching them grow. It’s told from the perspective of a boy who notices things, and the reader follows the growth cycle with him.Nonfiction
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The History of WeErica MarksErica MarksPicture Book - NonfictionLyrical verse explores the beginning of humankind on the African continent, discussing how human creativity evolved from communication, to stories and song, to inventions and building, to medicine and agriculture, and finally, to exploration. Includes a timeline and key points in human evolutionary history.Nonfiction
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Toad on the GoJashar AwanJashar AwanEarly ReaderHop back on the road with Toad! In this fun-fueled follow-up to the Geisel Honor award-winning picture book Towed by Toad, from Caldecott Medal honoree Jashar Awan, Toad discovers that everyone makes mistakes, even tow truck drivers! For fans of Little Blue Truck and Frog and Toad.Fiction
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We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
Joanna HoAmanda PhingbodhipakkiyaPicture Book - NonfictionA picture book with poetic text celebrating the history, beauty, diversity, and legacy of Asian Americans. Highlights how Asian Americans mark time by the moon, navigate by the stars, cultivate the land, and fight injustice. Includes extensive back matter offering guided questions, starting points, and lists of notable Asian Americans.Nonfiction
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