Big new titles perfect for the littles.
King Lion by Emma Yarlett (Candlewick). “The lion was KING. King of a kingdom where everyone was happy…‘Everyone except me,’ sighed the king.” Turns out, it’s lonely at the top, so the king decides to make a friend. Unfortunately, the big guy’s claws, teeth, and “DEAFENING ROARS” make his subjects less than eager to hang out with him. Won’t anyone try to be his pal? It doesn’t seem so, until one very brave little girl steps forward…
The Big Squeeze by Molly Harris (author) and Alison Hawkins (illustrator) (Harper). The scrappy yellow sponge may be small, but she’s a BIG help in the kitchen! She scrubs, she soaps, she brings sparkle and shine to everything she touches! But what if, well, she starts to feel all wrung out herself? Is it okay for even the mightiest assistant to admit she needs a break sometimes? Absolutely! That’s what self-care is all about!
Down the Sleepy River: A Mindful Bedtime Book by Emma Drage (author) and Carmen Saldaña (illustrator) (Templar Books). “Good night, eagle, flying over the valley, lit by the evening sun. Feel the cool breeze as you soar through the sky. Breathe in, breathe out. Feel the air on your face.” One by one, the wild animals of the world wind down from the day, reveling in the land, water, and stars around them as they prepare to drift gently off to slumber.
