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BPC School Library - K Summer 2022 Reading List
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CoverTitleAuthorBlurbGenre and FormatFiction
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Love the WorldTodd ParrA celebration of love, respect, peace, and unity.

Love your grin. Love your skin.
Love the bees. Love the trees.
Love giving a hand. Love taking a stand.
LOVE YOURSELF. LOVE THE WORLD!		Picture bookYes
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The Bad Seed/ The Good Egg/ The Cool Bean/ The Couch Potato CollectionJory JohnFunny stories with socio-emotional themes.Picture bookYes
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The Pout-Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad DayDeborah Diesen
illustrated by Dan Hanna		Swim along with Mr. Fish as he faces his anger and, with a little help from his friends, discovers the healing power of words and self-compassion.Picture bookYes
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Eyes That Kiss in the CornersJoanna Ho, Illustrated by Dung HoThis lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry. The book won many awards and accolades.Picture bookYes
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A Big Bed For Little SnowGrace LinA companion to the Caldecott Honor book A Big Mooncake for Little Star!A heartwarming and tender picture book introducing readers to their first snow, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator.Picture bookYes
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AnotherChristian RobinsonIn his eagerly anticipated debut as author-illustrator, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honoree Christian Robinson brings young readers on a playful, imaginative journey into another world.

What if you…
encountered another perspective?
Discovered another world?
Met another you?

What might you do?		Picture bookYes
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Sleep Like a TigerMary Logue and Pamela ZagarenskiIn this magical bedtime story, the lyrical narrative echoes a Runaway Bunny – like cadence: “Does everything in the world go to sleep?” the little girl asks. In sincere and imaginative dialogue between a not-at-all sleepy child and understanding parents, the little girl decides “in a cocoon of sheets, a nest of blankets,” she is ready to sleep, warm and strong, just like a tiger. The Caldecott Honor artist Pamela Zagarenski’s rich, luminous mixed-media paintings effervesce with odd, charming details that nonsleepy children could examine for hours. A rare gem.Picture bookYes
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Our Principal Is a Wolf! Stephanie Calmenson, illustrated by Aaron BlechaA unique principal named Mr. Bundy runs PS 88 in this silly, fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book that’s perfect for emerging readers!Early ReaderYes
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Lemon Bird Can Help!Paulina GanucheauWhen a small lemon shaped bird and her pumpkin dog friend are lost on their journey home, it doesn't stop them from reaching out and helping all the new friends they meet on their way! A chapter book about friendship and the unlimited power of kindess for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.FictionYes
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Daddy and Me and the Rhyme to BeChris Bridges, Halcyon Person, illustrated by Parker-Nia GordonA humorous and heartwarming picture book from legendary musician Chris "Ludacris" Bridges about the special bond between father and daughter.Picture bookYes
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I Want to Be a VaseJulio Torres, illustrated by Julian GlanderFormer SNL writer and comedic rising star Julio Torres takes readers on a journey through the lives and intimate dramas of some of the unsung shapes of our time in this picture book inspired by his HBO special My Favorite Shapes.Picture bookYes
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Arab Arab All Year Long!Cathy Camper, illustrated by Sawsan ChalabiCelebrate the beauty and diversity of life in the Arab diaspora throughout the year.

Wrapping grape leaves, playing doumbek, drawing henna tattoos,
we’re Arab, Arab, Arab, the whole year through!

Yallah! From January to December, join some busy kids as they partake in traditions old and new. There’s so much to do, whether it’s learning to write Arabic or looking at hijab fashion sites while planning costumes for a local comic convention. With details as vivid as the scent of jasmine and honeysuckle perfume (made to remind Mom of Morocco), children bond with friends, honor tradition, and spend loving timewith family. Accompanied by buoyant and charming illustrations, this portrait of Arab life and childhood zealis sure to bring joy all year round. Back matter includes an extensive glossary and notes to enrich the experience for readers of any culture.		Picture BookNo
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The Adventures of Robo-KidDiane deGroatImagine you could meet your favorite comic-book hero in the real world. What kinds of questions would you ask? Would you go on new and exciting adventures? While heroes might seem larger than life, everyone can use some help from a friend.

Follow two intersecting stories set in the real world and inside a comic book as a real-life kid finds the courage to cope with his anxiety with the help of Robo-Kid, a comic superhero with his own vulnerabilities. With two distinctive art styles blending comic book and traditional picture book formats, Diane deGroat’s The Adventures of Robo-Kid is an inspiring tale about what it takes to be a hero.		Picture Book/Graphic NovelYes
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Two DogsIan FalconerFrom Ian Falconer, Caldecott Honor winner and #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Olivia series, comes a dashingly delightful picture book about two unforgettable dachshunds and their search for fun!Picture bookYes
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Jigsaw: Mystery in the MailBob GrahamSerendipity and positive thinking come into play as a family searches for a missing puzzle piece in Bob Graham’s enchanting story with a sweet surprise ending.Picture bookYes
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When Lola VisitsMichelle SterlingFor one young girl, summer is the season of no school, of days spent at the pool, and of picking golden limes off the trees. But summer doesn’t start until her lola—her grandmother from the Philippines—comes for her annual visit.

Summer is special. For her lola fills the house with the aroma of mango jam, funny stories of baking mishaps, and her quiet sweet singing in Tagalog. And in turn, her granddaughter brings Lola to the beach, to view fireworks at the park, and to catch fish at their lake.

When Lola visits, the whole family gathers to cook and eat and share in their happiness of another season spent together. Yet as summer transitions to fall, her lola must return home—but not without a surprise for her granddaughter to preserve their special summer a bit longer.		Picture bookYes
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Hey, Water!Antoinette PortisHey, water! I know you! You're all around. Splash along with a spunky little girl who realizes that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always look the same, it doesn't always feel the same, and it shows up in lots of different shapes. And so the girl launches into a spirited game of hide-and-seek with water, discovering it in nature, in weather, and even in herself. Simultaneously whimsical and informative, Hey, Water! is a playful, poetic celebration of water and its importance in all our lives. Picture bookYes
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Just an Adventure at SeaMercer MayerLittle Critter and his dad take their boat to sea to go whale watching and find that the ocean is a great place for adventure. (Little Critter Series)Early ReaderYes
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Shell Quest (Tiny Tales series)Steph Waldo"When a little slug finds new friends in the backyard, she notices they look a lot like her ... except they have shells! Maybe a shell is exactly what she needs to fit in--but finding one is a lot harder than it sounds!"--Early ReaderYes
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Why Not You?Ciara Wilson and Russell Wilson; illustrated by Jessica GibsonFrom Grammy-winning pop star Ciara and Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson comes a picture book to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their biggest dreams!Picture BookYes
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When Cloud Became a Cloud
Rob Hodgson"Meet Cloud! Follow along as she moves, transforms, precipitates, and more in this ... humorous portrayal of the water cycle"--Amazon.Picture book, scienceNo
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June Almeida, virus detective! : the woman who discovered the first human coronavirus
Suzanne Slade ; illustrated by Elisa Paganelli."[A picture book biography of] scientist June Almeida [whose] skill in using the electron microscope helped identify viruses, and when she was 34 years old, she discovered the first human coronavirus"Picture book, biographyNo
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Pedro and the dragonFran Manushkin ; illustrated by Tammy Lyon.(Recommended Series: Pedro) "Pedro attends a colorful parade with his friend Katie Woo and her family to celebrate Chinese New Year, but when Katie goes missing Pedro is ready to come to the rescue"Early ReaderYes
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