Youth Titles You May Have Missed HOLIDAY TITLES

Youth Titles You May Have Missed HOLIDAY TITLES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

January New Year’s Day 2018: January 1

Squirrel’s New Year’s Resolution by Pat Miller, illustrated by Kathi Ember • • Publication Date: September 1, 2010 New paperback edition in 2017 Available in hardcover and paperback School Library Journal: “ This introduction to the tradition of resolutions is a strong addition to holiday collections. ”

February Valentine’s Day 2018: February 14 Chinese New Year 2018: February 16 Purim 2018: February 28 -March 1

Click, Clack, Moo, I Love You! by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin • Publication date: December 5, 2017 • Publisher’s Weekly: “subtly passes along some sage advice: the best parties have an element of the unexpected. ”

Ruby’s Chinese New Year by Vickie Lee, illustrated by Joey Chou • Publication date: January 9, 2018

Purim Chicken by Margery Cuyler, illustrated by Puy Pinillos • Publication date: January 1, 2017 • Publisher’s Weekly: “undeniably fun to read out loud. ”

March Holi 2018: March 1 -2 St. Patrick’s Day 2018: March 17

Holi Colors by Rina Singh • Board book • Publication date: February 13, 2018

How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace, illustrated By Andy Elkerton • Publication date: February 2, 2016 • School Library Journal: “this hilarious telling of the naughty leprechaun who can’t be caught will enchant children”

May Ramadan 2018: May 15 -June 14

Lailah’s Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story by Reem Faruqi, illustrated by Lea Lyon • Publication date: May 1, 2015 • Booklist: “This purposeful picture book will help fill the need for more stories reflecting the experiences of Muslim children in North America. ” • School Library Journal: “Fans of Patricia Polacco will enjoy this heartfelt tale. ”

Juneteenth 2018: June 19

Juneteenth for Mazie by Floyd Cooper • Publication date: February 1, 2015 • Available in hardcover and paperback • Kirkus: “A quiet and informative picture of belated emancipation. ”

July Independence Day 2018: July 4

Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaud, illustrated by Kadir Nelson • Publication date: June 13, 2017 • Booklist (starred review): “It’s hard to imagine a book better suited to this time. ” • Kirkus: “Naberhaus and Nelson give new life to Old Glory for the youngest of readers. ”

September Sukkot 2018: September 23 -30

The Best Sukkot Pumpkin Ever by Laya Steinberg, illustrated By Colleen Madden • Publication date: August 1, 2017 • Available in hardcover and paperback • Booklist: “Madden’s colorful, cartoon -style artwork effectively conveys the story’s message and features accurate details. ” • Kirkus: “A simple Sukkot story that focuses on the concept of helping those in need. ”

October Halloween 2018: October 31

Eek! Halloween! by Sandra Boynton • Board book • Publication date: August 23, 2017 • School Library Journal: “A great addition to board book collections, especially where Halloween titles are needed” • Kirkus: “An excellent, rounded effort from a creator who knows how to deliver. ”

Halloween Good Night by Rebecca Grabill, illustrated by Ella Okstad • Publication date: July 25, 2017 • School Library Journal: “A fun storytime read-aloud that’s just right for the youngest Halloween revelers. • Kirkus: “A Halloween song that can break up the ghostly tales at storytime. ”

November Thanksgiving 2018: November 22

Otis Gives Thanks by Loren Long • Board book • Publication date: September 5, 2017

December Hanukkah 2018: December 2 -10 Christmas 2018: December 25 Kwanzaa 2018: December 26 -January 1

Little Red Ruthie by Gloria Koster, illustrated by Sue Eastland • Publication Date: August 1, 2017 • Kirkus: “ A Jewish holiday mixes it up with a favorite fairy tale. ”

Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas by Pamela Ehrenberg, illustrated by Anjan Sarkar • Publication date: October 10, 2017 • Kirkus: “ A delightful culinary adventure celebrates traditional Indian food as part of a Jewish holiday. ” • Booklist: “Playful cartoonlike illustrations capture the bustle of this half Jewish, half Indian family as they prepare for their holidays. “

The 12 Days of Christmas by Greg Pizzoli • Publication Date: September 12, 2017 • Publisher’s Weekly: “An irresistible read-aloud. ” • Horn Book: “comical changes in facial expression convey the parallel emotions of the child's increasing delight and the grownup's mounting frustration up until the happy resolution”

The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Dan Hanna • Board Book • Publication date: September 5, 2017 • School Library Journal: “This addition to the ‘Pout-Pout Fish’ series will bring holiday delight. ”

The Nutcracker in Harlem by T. E. Mc. Morrow, illustrated by James Ransome • Publication date: September 26, 2017 • Publisher’s Weekly: “Filled with motion, emotion, and period detail, Ransome’s vivid watercolors celebrate the magic of both the fairy-tale world Marie dreams herself into and the vibrant real life community that is eager to help her find her voice. ”

A World of Cookies for Santa by M. E. Furman, illustrated by Susan Gal • Publication date: October 17, 2017 • Kirkus: “ A delightful introduction to a popular Christmas treat and traditions around the world. ” • School Library Journal: “ Each page will leave readers hungry for cookies and curious to try new confections. ”

Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Kwanzaa by Carolyn Otto • Original publication date: October 14, 2008 • New paperback edition in 2017

Ally Watkins AWATKINS@MLC. LIB. MS. US