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Here are some handpicked titles from our New Books section. Want to include your book? Just read our Facebook Your New or Upcoming Book post. Don’t forget to include your title’s exact release date and a link.
I’m Like You, You’re Like Me: A Book About Understanding and Appreciating Each Other by Cindy Gainer & illustrated by Miki Sakamoto: “In this colorful, inviting early childhood book, kids from preschool to lower elementary learn about diversity in terms they can understand: hair that’s straight or curly, families with many people or few, bodies that are big or small. With its wide-ranging examples and fun, highly detailed art, this book helps kids appreciate the ways they are alike and affirm their individual differences—all while building self-confidence.” (October 2011)
In the King’s Arms by Sonia Taitz: “This novel is a lyrical, romantic tale about the headstrong American daughter of Holocaust survivors. Seeking relief from their traumatized world, she escapes to Oxford, where she falls in love with the son of an anti-Semitic family. Amidst the drama lies a sense of magic, and healing possibility of love.” (October 2011)
North: The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration by Nick Dowson & illustrated by Patrick Benson: “This lushly illustrated picture book celebrates the cyclical nature of the seasons, showcasing the barren and beautiful landscapes of the Arctic Circle and reminding the reader of the hardships and harmony of life in the wild. A passionate nature lover and a renowned artist trace the awe-inspiring spring migration of millions of creatures to the Arctic–the greatest journey on Earth.” (November 2011)