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A simple, sweet, and a lovely first read about friendship for the littlest of Ever Isle's readers.

A tiny owl proves that heart and cleverness can outshine size and strength. Caldecott Honor-winning art glows like candlelight through every page.

A girl searches her backyard and the woods beyond for fairies she can almost see. Lush, textured illustrations by a PNW-raised (Bellingham!) illustrator make the magic feel local.

A beautifully written and illustrated day-in-the-life picture book about growing up on a Pacific Northwest island, from ferry horns and forest paths to crab pots and orcas.

Aaron loves stories and dreams of writing his own, but the letters just won't cooperate, and a class assignment leaves him feeling like storytelling isn't for him. Then he discovers he can tell his tale in pictures instead. A tender, rhyming book about dyslexia and finding your own way to be heard. Printed in a dyslexia-friendly font, too. Our favorite Questioneers book, from the creators of Ada Twist, Scientist.

A living-room rug becomes the high seas in this joyful ode to imaginative play between a child captain and their reluctant first-mate parent. Pure delight.

Three clever goats outwit a hungry troll under the bridge in this classic, rhythmic retelling. This is a storytime crowd-pleaser with a satisfying refrain.

A tiny dragon discovers a more delicious, community-oriented kind of treasure than gold. Warm, funny, and gorgeously illustrated.

The original mischievous bunny, still getting into Mr. McGregor's garden after 120+ years. A shelf essential with a lovely first "chapter book" feel.

A tender, funny "welcome to Earth" guide for new arrivals (and old ones who need reminding). Recommends the short film on Apple TV too.

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A sweet, cumulative, read-aloud-perfect story about asking for help when the to-do list gets too big, and a gentle way to talk about hospitals and getting better. The curator's middle child requested it repeatedly.

A quiet meditation on purpose and the passage of time, with black-and-white art that bursts into color as the story turns. A gentle tearjerker for grown-ups too.

A bear politely asks around for his missing hat. The deadpan, darkly funny twist ending has delighted kids for over a decade.

A personal favorite from high school French class, now shared with the curator's own kids - a beloved gift book for grown-ups and children alike.

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A quietly profound, Caldecott Honor-winning fable about the value of art, dreaming, and different kinds of contribution. A Leo Lionni classic.

We love the Little People, Big Dreams books, and this is one of our favorites! A sweet celebration of a unique, creative artist.

A wordless masterpiece: a lonely kid draws a door on a bedroom wall and steps into a world of courage and imagination. A Caldecott Honor book.

Three mixed-age children set off into the woods with snacks, curiosity, and a hand-drawn map - the kind of book that makes you want to explore too.

A tiny snail hitches a ride on a whale's tail and sees the whole wide world. Lyrical rhyming and proof small creatures can do big things.

A lonely toy bear searches a department store overnight for his missing button and finds a friend instead. A tender classic about being loved just as you are.

An ode to true inclusion: a kind witch keeps making room for one more friend on her broomstick. A Halloween storytime staple.

A family cleaning day goes sideways when the cat scrambles the chore list. Bouncy rhymes and barely-contained chaos make this a read-aloud riot.

The same cat, seen through a dozen different animals' eyes - a Caldecott Honor book that's secretly a lesson in perspective and empathy.

A little boy named Peter discovers the quiet magic of a fresh snowfall. Groundbreaking and gorgeous.

A sweet, poetic guessing game for the littlest readers.

In a flooded future world, a gentle robot builds an ark to save the last endangered animals - a wordless story about caring for each other in hard times.

We love all of Flavia Z. Draco’s books. This was our introduction. A tender, gently funny story about shyness, courage, and finding your people, with wonderfully detailed, spooky-sweet illustrations perfect for little ghouls of all kinds, any time of year.

A rhyming game of hide-and-seek through a storybook world, as each page tucks a beloved nursery-rhyme or fairy-tale character (Tom Thumb, the Three Bears, Jack and Jill) into Janet Ahlberg's warm, detailed illustrations for little eyes to find. We love all of Janet and Allan Allberg's books, from The Jolly Postman Series to Funnybones.

A pun-packed, gently spooky-but-not-scary tale about friends solving problems together, building confidence together, and finding the support that actually fits. Great for Halloween or for kids who love spooky books year round (like my oldest)!

Step inside and help a young child search, room by room for ghosts. Uses transparent tracing-paper pages that make the (delightfully silly, not-at-all-scary) ghosts appear right before your eyes. A wonderfully clever, interactive seek-and-find, spooky enough for Halloween, gentle enough for the littlest readers.