There’s a a certain excitement about discovering a new favorite book – a book that you know you’ll want to enjoy again and again. It’s one of our greatest joys to share our new favorite books at Make Way for Books. In fact, our staff have our own Book Chats so we can introduce great new books to each other! If you’re looking for a new children’s book to share with your child, your class, or just to read yourself, check out some of our new favorites (and some activities you can do with each book):
Art for Baby Author: Yana Peel
Containing stunning high-contrast artwork by contemporary artists, this beautifully-designed book is as enjoyable for adults as it is for babies! The high-contrast images are perfect for babies’ developing eyesight during the first few months of life, and it’s never too early to expose them to modern art!
The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water / El cocodrilo al que no le gustaba el agua Author: Gemma Merino
This crocodle wants to like water just like everyone else, but he just can’t seem to do it! This book reminds us that we all have strengths and weaknesses, and sometimes even hidden talents! You can help build your child’s comprehension skills by asking them what they think will happen next in the story.
Maria Had a Little Llama / María tenía una llamita by Angela Dominguez
In this beautiful twist on the classic Mary Had A Little Lamb, we see village musicians playing traditional Peruvian instruments. Have fun with your child making homemade instruments. For instance, an empty oatmeal container makes a great drum. Pots, pans and wooden spoons make wonderful sounds too!
Niño Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales
Bright vivacious colors, an adorable hero, eccentric characters, and elements of Mexican culture are featured in this lively story. This action-packed book is a wonderful celebration of open-ended play and sibling team work! In Mexico, luchadores design their unique costumes to reflect their personalities. Get creative with your child and work together to design your own luchador masks! Then, engage your child in imaginative play by retelling the story wearing your masks. Don’t forget to test out our favorite lucha style – the Tickle Tackle!
You can find all of these books, activities you can do around each book, and more on the free Make Way for Books app! Check it out today!