Squirrel Has Trouble Saying No
by Susanna Isern, Leire Salaberria (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

Squirrel has a plan to go deep into the forest and find some blueberries to make special cookies. Just as she is setting out, a friend drops by needing a favor, so Squirrel postpones her blueberry gathering for a little while. But then another friend and another friend all come to Squirrel needing babysitting, help with math homework, or advice on planting flowers. By the end of the day, Squirrel has said yes to all her friends needs, but at the cost of her own plans.

The Magic Box (Somos8)
by María José Ballesteros

3 out of 5 stars

Miss Pink Nose leaves a special package for Mr. Fuzzyhair, making his children promise not to open the box until their father arrives home. The children wonder what could possible be inside the box. Could it be clouds? Could it be a fairy snail? The children wonder and wonder, until their father comes home and reveals the true power of imagination with a box that is never opened.

Ancient Greece for Kids
by Oldřich Růžička, Tomáš Tůma

5 out of 5 stars

This book teaches kids about Ancient Greece, covering subjects like the Greek alphabet, their clothing, sports, science, military, agriculture, and literature. We learn that the Greeks developed the early forms of geometry and used it in their architecture. Their military were expert seafarers. They built elaborate temples and statues for their gods. There is even a big map of the Acropolis, and we get to see an outline of a traditional Greek theater building! They were governed by city-states and pioneered ideas of democracy. We learn about Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato and their views on education. And we also learn about the Olympic Games and the feats of strength and skill in their sports.

This Is Not A Unicorn
by Barry Timms,Ged Adamson (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

This might look like an ordinary unicorn, but it’s NOT! This unicorn can change their horn to be anything they want. Their horn might be a trumpet, an icecream spoon, a key, a kayak oar, a helicopter, or feather duster. They can use their horn to be a tennis racket, a frying pan, a skipping rope, or a lamp. Most of all, this NOT-a-Unicorn is the “perfect friend for you”!

La roca de Mila y Carlos (Somos8) (Spanish Edition)
by Alessandro Montagnana

5 out of 5 stars

Mila la foca encuentra una roca en el océano que es perfecta para descansar al sol y contar las nubes. ¡Pero una gaviota llamada Carlos hace caca accidentalmente en la cabeza de Mila! Los dos se ríen de eso y se hacen amigos. Juegan todo el día en y alrededor de su roca, hasta que llaman a Carlos de vuelta a casa. Una gran tormenta cubre la roca en enormes olas y Carlos se preocupa por Mila. Él regresa para encontrarla y los dos amigos se reencuentran.

How to Become a Superhero (Somos8)
by Davide Calì, Gomez (Illustrations)

Being a superhero involves a lot of initial decisions. What kind of costume will you have? Will you wear a mask or a hood or a helmet? What are your powers? Who will be your sidekick? Where will your headquarters be located? What other superheroes will be on your team? Once you settle these important decisions, it’s time to save the world!

Art and Joy: Best Friends Forever
by Danielle Krysa

5 out of 5 stars

Art is a little box full of art supplies. Art teams up with Joy to create beautiful and unique things. But when a mean Bully tells Art that the things they create look “silly, weird, messy, and wrong”, Art gets very anxious. Art tries to create “perfect” art, but only gets more frustrated and sad. Joy is nowhere around. Finally Art goes outside to glean some inspiration from nature. Art refuses to listen to the Bully anymore, and Joy comes back!

Farm Boots
by Lisl H. Detlefsen (Goodreads Author), Renee Kurilla  (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

There are a lot of chores to do on the farm, and you need the right kind of boots for each job and season. You might need winter boots in the snow, rubber boots for rainy days, riding boots, heavy work boots, or tall boots that reach your hips for wading in the water.