Barnaby the Runaway Sheep: A Parable of the Lost Sheep
by  Maria Antonia (Goodreads Author), Sayani Mukherjee (illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

Barnaby is afraid of getting his wool sheared off, so he runs away from the farm. While Barnaby lives out in the wild, his wool gets longer and longer until he can barely see or move around. He gets homesick for his shepherds, and he misses their gentle care. The shepherds find Barnaby cowering in a cave and they take him home. Barnaby discovers that the shears don’t hurt at all, and he feels so much lighter without all that wool weighing him down.

How Do Seeds Grow Into Gardens?: A Hands-On Book About Gardening
by Clayton Grider, Srimalie Bassani (illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

This book takes you step by step through instructions for planting a garden, and explains how seeds grow. Different plants need different temperatures, watering, or sunlight. The illustrations show little cartoon seeds sprouting and soaking in the sun. We also learn about the types of insects that are good to have around for your garden, as well as ways to deter pests like squirrels and slugs.

Let’s Celebrate Korean New Year!
by  Michelle W. Park, Hyewon Yum (illustrator)

Two sisters get ready for the Korean New Year. They put on traditional dresses, and make delicious mandoo pork dumplings. Everything must be ready before their family all arrive to celebrate. The sisters get everything ready for the Yutnori game and make special greeting cards for their grandparents. But they forgot to write a special poem to share with the family! Quickly, the two sisters put their heads together and write a poem. When they recite the poem for the family, everyone claps in delight and they all celebrate their favorite traditions together.