Children's Staff Picks 4/2025

"A nonfiction narrative book about left-handedness"-- Provided by publisher.

"Moving from India to the US is difficult for Geetha, but things start to get better when she and a new friend help rescue a stranded seal"-- Provided by publisher.

Eleven-year-old Essie, who was abandoned as a baby and lovingly raised by four librarians, meets a mysterious boy whom she believes is her twin brother, but as she gets to know him better, she discovers nothing is as simple as it seems.

"Din loves to collect stars. She has an abundance of them and is always delighted to share their magic with her community friends. Din's stars are known for creating smiles out of frowns and turning blue days into joyful plays. Yet she is quickly challenged by her preconceived notions when her stars cannot comfort one lonely bear. Din soon discovers that the simple art of asking questions to which you do not know the answer is the beginning of a trusting...

Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous how-to joke book for kids proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL. Covering everything from surprise to wordplay to visual jokes--plus tips on how to perform a joke so it lands--LOL 101 is the approachable and (of course) funny guide for any kid ready to channel their inner comedian.

After their two-week family tour of Los Angeles, ten-year-old Feng Li Lin and her older brother and sister learn they will remain in California while their parents return to Taiwan, forcing them to navigate a new school, a new language, bullies, racism, and the pressures of running a household.

Despite her careful planning, eleven-year-old Jojo's first day of middle school unravels after an outfit mishap, caused by her cat-fluencer stepdad's new kitten, but as she tries hiding her embarrassment, she finds solace in new friends.

A young girl with a Jewish mother and a South Asian father learns more about her family's history and embraces her multifaceted identity.