It’s time for more books! I get so excited every month when new picture books come out and this month, there are quite a few! Check out these new picture books that were released in Summer 2024.
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Summer 2024 Book Mail
Eighteen Flowers for Grandma by Alison Goldberg
Sadie’s grandmother is studying art and invites Sadie to learn and share her passion. But Sadie’s grandmother passes on more than her love of art to her grandchild; she also shares her knowledge of Jewish cultural traditions. A celebration of family, culture, and the enduring bond between generations.
The Great Expedition by Peter Carnavas
The Great Expedition explores the wild country, the playground, but most importantly, your imagination.
Marvelous Margot by Lou Peacock
Kindness and cake are always the BEST recipe for friendship.
It’s a marvelous day in the big city and Margot made a delicious cake for her best friend Oscar! She takes her little red wagon and off she goes with cake in tow. But by the time she reaches Oscar’s house after having helped all her friends along the way, will there be ANY cake left to share?
The Light from My Menorah by Robin Heald
The light from a menorah takes a young boy on a fantastical journey around the world to experience different festivals of light, and the people who celebrate them.
An author’s note offers further information about Hanukkah, Diwali, Christmas, Kwanzaa, St. Lucia Day, and Loy Krathong.
The Big Flappy Ears: A Mini and Milo Book by Venita Dimos
Mini’s ears are bigg . . . but she has a problem. They aren’t very good at listening.
When Mini misses out on a class trip, she realizes that maybe her ears aren’t the problem after all. It’s not the size or shape of your ears that count, but how you use them!
This series follows the adventures of Mini and Milo as they navigate friendship and all its ups and downs—competitiveness, managing inner voices, learning to listen, and communicating effectively.
Color Makes the World Go Round by Christopher Nielsen
Imagine a rainbow without color, or flamingos, or red shoes. What about a zebra? Oh . . . hmmmm.
This whimsical, layered exploration through color celebrates that variety, diversity, and difference create joy.
Jelly-Boy by Nicole Godwin
A young jellyfish befriends a plastic bag that she mistakes for a jellyfish. Once she realizes her mistake, it might be too late and she is in danger! A creative approach to conservation and teaching kids about taking care of our world.
Secret Gardeners by Lina Laurent
A longer picture book that combines fiction and non-fiction. Secret Gardeners is about 3 children who find an overgrown city yard and turn it into their own garden. The community comes together to harvest their fruits and vegetables. Will they be able to save their secret garden from being turned into a parking lot?
Hank Goes Honk by Maudie Powell-Tuck
Hank Goes Honk is about a goose who is loud and bothersome to his friends. He interrupts others when they are speaking, makes loud noises in the library and takes things from others without asking. Can Hank learn to be more considerate of others?
Griselda Snooks Spectacular Books by Barry Timms
Henry steps into Griselda Snook’s Halloween-themed bookstore, but he’s certain that he won’t find a book that’s just right for him. Can a guest reader at the store have the perfect book for Henry?
Small Steps, Big Change by Annemarie Cool
Inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this picture book provides 14 simple tips for building a better tomorrow. Children will meet fun characters to help them bring about positive change. This would make a great book to help students set their own goals to make the world a better place.
My Book and Me by Linda Sue Park
And ode to the joys of books and reading! My Book and Me invites readers to think about their favorite books, the ones that they read over and over again. A wonderful story to celebrate reading with your class!
Never, Ever, Ever Ask a Pirate to a Party by Clare Helen Welsh
You’re invited to a birthday party adventure with a dinosaur, dragon, unicorn, pirate and a spaceship full of aliens! The chaotic guests will make the party interesting…but don’t send your guests home! A party is so much better with friends.
Trains and Trainers by Sarah Musa
Malik’s brother is autistic. He loves Badr but sometimes Malik feels that life with him can be too hard. But Badr finds something to cheer Malik up. Sometimes just a bit of imagination brings them back together!
The Language of Flowers by Shyala Smith
Juhi helps her Appa in his flower shop. He teaches her the language of flowers. Each one represents a different emotion, celebration or faith. When Appa tells her that their favorite customer has passed away, Juhi struggles with the grief. She decides to make a bouquet to remember him by.
Around the World with Friends by Philip Waechter
Raccoon finishes his book and is ready for his own adventure! When he reaches out to his friends for supplies, they all decide to join him along the way. Together, they learn that life is better and more fun with friends!
This is My Treehouse by Guillaume Gueraud
A treehouse is more than just treehouse…it’s a castle, a pirate ship, an igloo, a plane. A treehouse is a place to dream, a place for adventures and a quiet space to call our own. This is My Treehouse will inspire your students to create their own!
Halima, Superhero Princess by Emily Joof
A young Black girl can’t decide who to dress up as for her friend’s birthday party. Halima wants to be Elsa or Pippy Longstocking, but her friends tell her that she doesn’t look like them. Her mama assures her that she can be whoever she wants to be and they discover strong, brave women to look up to – such as Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Kamala Harris and Amanda Gorman.
The Christmas Snow Globe by Sibylle Delacroix
Lucy and Noah open up a snow globe on Christmas Eve. It looks just like their house, but they don’t have snow. Lucy lies awake, looking at the snow globe. All of a sudden, she and her brother are having a winter adventure in the house! A wonderful story of the magic of Christmas!
Which of these books from my summer 2024 book haul will you grab first? Your students are sure to love all of them! And, if you are looking for more new books, check out these lists:
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