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1. Chirri & Chirra, a set of soothing stories about adventurous young cyclists who find themselves on unbelievable bike rides where they meet animals, bugs, sea creatures, and (best of all) no grown ups. This is a ~novel~ set your little adventurers are sure to love.
2. Pokko and the Drum, a laugh-out-loud funny choice for reminding you you aren't the only parent with relentlessly annoying beings (who may possibly be musical prodigies) for children.
3. Knuffle Bunny, because after being cooped up as long as your kids have been, even a trip to the laundromat is gonna seem like an adventure – especially with a bud like Knuffle Bunny.
4. Once Upon A Cloud, illustrated by Claire Keane (who worked on both Frozen and Tangled), is sure to make your family starry-eyed as you all fly through the skies with this darling, dedicated heroine.
5. Julián Is a Mermaid – a celebratory story of self love that'll let you stroll the boardwalk of Coney Island with Julián and his grandmother while they prepare for Julián's first, fabulous mermaid parade.
6. Night Job, a heartwarming pick for kiddos who would love nothing more than to go to work with their parents, any hour of the day or night.
7. A Lion in Paris, a mischievous story that's gonna delight children who would gladly buy a ticket to a far away place if they could have this up-roar-iously funny feline as their tour guide.
8. Or My First Book Of New York, an informative (and adorably illustrated!) book with tons of facts about The Big Apple. With this, you and your kids can be the most efficient tourists of all time, walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, ferrying to the Statue of Liberty, and strolling through Central park – all while sitting in one spot!
9. Ooko, a clever character you'll be thrilled to introduce your family to. This savvy little fox's heart is searching for something that can't be stored in a tree trunk (which is already full of everything a fox could need; a stick, leaf, and rock)...Ooko simply wants a friend.
10. What Do Machines Do All Day?, a brilliant and bright picture book full of color and information on every machine your child could possibly name. The tiny engineer in your home is gonna ask you to read this over and over (fortunately, you're gonna want to just as much as they do!).
11. Alma and the Beast, a story that's gonna take you and your children to a land where beasts really exist, even if they end up seeming rather human in the end.
12. Sulwe, written by Lupita Nyong'o, teaches children of their own brilliant beauty while flying our young heroine through a tour of the dark night's sky. This'll surely be an instant classic that belongs on every bookshelf!
13. Fortunately, an infuriatingly delightful read where unfortunate events turn into serendipitous delight...until they don't. This pick is sure to keep your kids on their toes as they wonder what fortunate misfortune could possibly happen next!
14. The Library Book, the perfect pick for your own little librarian. Snatch up this poetic piece and bring the library, and all its most beloved residents, into your home.
15. Goldfish Ghost, a choice read that'll take you and your kids on a trip to the afterlife with perhaps the most unique of all main characters, a recently deceased pet goldfish.
16. What Should Darla Do?, a prime pick during these homeschool days, where you and your kid can make several stories from each page as Darla finds herself in situations where she (i.e., your kiddo) needs to decide what the best choice is. What's the best choice, you ask me? Getting this clever conversation starter in your home!
17. Tiny T. Rex, for teaching your pint-sized paleontologist about growing up in your own way and at your own pace. Adventure into these prehistoric pages to see what growing pains dinosaurs deal with.
18. Hey, Wall, an uplifting tale about the power of art and community that's sure to remind you how wonderful your neighborhood is when you're stuck inside.
19. Skulls, a hilarious and not-so-spooky take on how cool our heads are. This mighty main character takes the phrase "It's what's on the inside that counts" and turns it on its ~head~ – making a pro-skull statement that's gonna have your family crying with laughter.
20. Life On Mars, a spacey story about an astronaut, alien, and cupcake that'll help your family fun ~take off~, even without your own rocket ship.
21. Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas, an engaging retelling of the classic fairytale that's sure to excite your family...and just might give your kids a new hankering for turnip cakes.
22. The Tea Party In The Woods, a true treasure with stunning illustrations, a calm pace, and peculiar twist, for leaving children wide-eyed and full of wonder. Oh, and there's pie! LOTS of pie.
23. Jill & Dragon, a terrific pick that's sure to turn traditional fairytales on their head! Let your kids follow Jill and Dragon as they figure out exactly where a dragon's happy place is...Here's a hint: it's probably on your bookshelf!
24. Amphigorey, a compilation of fifteen grim stories that are gonna make self quarantine seem slightly more desirable. If you and your family love offbeat, dark humor...this classic was written for you!
25. A is for Awesome, a board book with an alphabetic tour through history you and your family can read to learn about icons who have changed our world for the better.
26. The Luckiest Snowball, a darling read that'll show you, your kids, and one *very* lucky snowball a whole year of fun through each season.
28. Fry Bread – you can take your tastebuds on a trip through generations of family dinners with this delectable pick!
29. And Food Truck Fest!, another fun way to feast your eyes on some delicious food and get you and your family exited for warm weather and some hangry-fixing hullabaloo!
30. The Secret of Black Rock, a true adventure story with a clever and curious heroine who is gonna inspire your youngsters to dive into this book with enthusiasm!
31. Where The Wild Things Are, a classic filled with this much imagination, monsters, and magic is sure to bring out your family's wild side in the very best way.
32. A World Full of Spooky Stories, a compilation of stories that'll give you a cultural world tour *and* give you a few more ideas when your family camping trip is cancelled but your kiddos still want some ghost stories around the "campfire" (i.e. iPad app).
33. Juno Valentine And The Magical Shoes, a precious pick for fashion-savvy folks who know their child would always prefer a trip through a magnificent walk-in closet over a day out on the town.
34. Professor Astro Cat's Solar System, to read with your family if you are all ~feline~ a little cooped up and could use an escape that's truly out of this world fun.
35. And finally, Home so you and your family can feel connected to your friends, neighbors, and families far away as we all spend some quality time together in our own, lovely homes.
Now snuggle up together and read away!
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