Police Officers On Patrol, written by Kersten Hamilton and illustrated by R. W. Alley, is the second book in this month’s list to come from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In it, police officers hurry to help around town in various ways. Again, for the first reading, curl up with your child and read the book […]

Baby Builders, written by Elissa Haden Guest (traducido por Yanitzia Canetti) and illustrated by Hiroe Nakata, is one of two stories in this month’s series from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In it, babies spend a day joyfully using tools, building materials, and construction vehicles to create a building together. As ever, for the first time

Fire! Fuego! Brave Bomberos, written by Susan Middleton Elya and illustrated by Dan Santat, follows a team of brave firefighters as they are called to action. In a story that is more action-packed than most on this list, you can follow along as the firefighters showcase the bravery and altruism required in their occupation. You

Chefs and What They Do, by Liesbet Slegers, is an in-depth look inside the life of a chef and his kitchen. From the clothes a chef wears to the tools they use day-to-day to the way kitchen teams work together, this story is in-depth! Any child with a family member who works or has worked

In this first month of the new year, we’re taking stock of the past one. Since 2019, our daily lives have been impacted dramatically by a global health crisis and its impact on our homes, working lives, and mental health. Somehow, it feels more important than ever to ensure that childhood is the time of

From Dolly Parton’s #ImaginationLibrary From the New York Times Bestselling illustrator of I am Enough, this glowing, empowering picture book about a nighttime hide-and-seek game celebrates blackness and self-confidence. “Little one, so calm and so happy, the darkness of the night is yours like the darkness of your skin.” This lyrical text, narrated to a

From Dolly Parton’s #ImaginationLibrary Mama’s getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family. Jackson’s mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks

From Dolly Parton’s #ImaginationLibrary Celebrate 50 years of America’s favorite teddy bear with a brand-new, classically illustrated picture book by Academy Award winner Viola Davis. When Lisa takes Corduroy to the theater for the very first time, it’s so magnificent and exciting that he just can’t help heading out on his own to explore. From

Our books this month, Grumpy Monkey and The Rabbit Listened, are two beautifully-illustrated and engaging stories that teach valuable lessons on the importance of “feeling your feelings”, developing tools for processing sad or bad experiences… and listening, both to yourself and to others. Grumpy Monkey Written by Suzanne Lang Illustrated by Max Lang Suzanne Lang’s

From Dolly Parton’s #ImaginationLibrary Experience the wonder of the moon following you home with a Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator! Great for Father’s Day and Grandparent’s Day! Max loves his grandpa. When they must say good-bye after a visit, Grandpa promises Max that the moon at Grandpa’s house is the same moon that will follow