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Jonathan Drori, illustrated by Raxenne Maniquiz and Jiatong Liu
Children's Book Council’s 2026 Librarian Favorite Jonathan Drori brings life to the science of 30 plants, revealing how their worlds are entwined with our own in this beautiful one-of-a-kind family book.Did you know that there's seaweed in ice cream, cork in spacecraft and dandelion in truck tires?
Three Blue HeartsLynne KellyBut for the next few months, Max and his mom are going away to a quiet Texas beach town where Max can be someone else. Someone who doesn’t make dumb mistakes that embarrass his father—someone who knows how to be strong.He stumbles on his fresh start right away, when he finds an injured octopus washed up onshore after…Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Rise Up!: 25 Powerful Protests in American HistoryRachel C. Katz, illustrated by Sophie BassThis nonfiction picture book presents 25 moments of protest and resistance in United States history, from the Boston Tea Party to the Capitol Crawl. A timeline, map, and background notes provide additional context.Kindergarten to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Very Asian Guide to Taiwanese Food, ANancy Jeng, illustrated by Felicia LiangA Very Asian Guide to Taiwanese Food introduces little readers to classic and modern Taiwanese dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Taiwan.About the Series: The Very Asian Guide series invites kids to explore different foods and cultures from all over Asia.Librarian Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details