Seattle Picks: Books for Preschoolers | The Seattle Public Library

by Allen, Tessa

Book - 2020

A simple, non-fiction picture book that describes some of the reasons why people participate in activism. A simple, non-fiction picture book that describes some of the reasons why people participate in activism. Show less

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Can Bears Ski?

by Antrobus, Raymond

Book - 2020

A young bear thinks that everyone keeps saying 'Can bears ski?' but really they are asking 'Can you hear me?' Once the bear gets hearing aids, it's a whole new world of sounds. A young bear thinks that everyone keeps saying 'Can bears ski?' but really they are asking 'Can you hear me?' Once the bear gets hearing aids, it's a whole new world of sounds. Show less

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A Friend for Henry

by Bailey, Jenn

Book - 2019

Henry is a young boy on the autism spectrum who tries to find a friend in his new class. Eventually he comes across Katie, who gives him the space to be who he is. Henry is a young boy on the autism spectrum who tries to find a friend in his new class. Eventually he comes across Katie, who gives him the space to be who he is. Show less

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The King of Kindergarten

by Barnes, Derrick

Book - 2019

A young boy goes to school and proves that the King of Kindergarten rules with kindness and friendship. A young boy goes to school and proves that the King of Kindergarten rules with kindness and friendship. Show less

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Just Like Me

by Brantley-Newton, Vanessa

Book - 2020

This book is an ode to young girls, acknowledging that there are all kinds of girls in the world. This book is an ode to young girls, acknowledging that there are all kinds of girls in the world. Show less

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The Magical Yet

by DiTerlizzi, Angela

Book - 2020

When each child is born they are followed around by their Yet, a magical creature that embodies their future potential. In this book, the magical Yets follow several children and help them learn and grow. When each child is born they are followed around by their Yet, a magical creature that embodies their future potential. In this book, the magical Yets follow several children and help them learn and grow. Show less

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We All Play

Kimêtawânaw

by Flett, Julie

Book - 2021

This book shows animals at play side by side with children of various skin tones. It shows the similarities between humans and nature. This book includes English and Cree phrases. This book shows animals at play side by side with children of various skin tones. It shows the similarities between humans and nature. This book includes English and Cree phrases. Show less

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When We Are Kind

by Gray Smith, Monique

Book - 2020

Native picture book creator Monique Gray Smith (who is of Cree, Lakota, and Scottish descent) creates a gentle picture book about kindness. Native picture book creator Monique Gray Smith (who is of Cree, Lakota, and Scottish descent) creates a gentle picture book about kindness. Show less

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Off to See the Sea

by Grimes, Nikki

Book - 2021

Bath time becomes fun as a young child lets their imagination run wild. Bath time becomes fun as a young child lets their imagination run wild. Show less

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Maiden & Princess

Words by Daniel Haack & Isabel Galupo ; Art by Becca Human

by Haack, Daniel

Book - 2019

A warrior maiden attends a ball with her best friend, the prince. Even though people think that she and the prince would be a good match, she falls for his sister, the princess, instead. A warrior maiden attends a ball with her best friend, the prince. Even though people think that she and the prince would be a good match, she falls for his sister, the princess, instead. Show less

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El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!

by Higuera, Donna Barba

Book - 2021

Ramón worries about starting school, so he turns to El Cucuy, the monster from folklore that lives in his potted cactus. El Cucuy is also worried- worried that people will forget to be afraid of him. Together, they work through their fears. Ramón worries about starting school, so he turns to El Cucuy, the monster from folklore that lives in his potted cactus. El Cucuy is also worried- worried that people will forget to be afraid of him. Together, they work through their fears. Show less

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Under My Hijab

by Khan, Hena

Book - 2019

A young girl notices how the women in her family each wear their hijab (and their hair underneath) in their own unique way. She contemplates the way she will wear one when the time comes. A young girl notices how the women in her family each wear their hijab (and their hair underneath) in their own unique way. She contemplates the way she will wear one when the time comes. Show less

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When Aidan Became A Brother

by Lukoff, Kyle

Book - 2019

Aidan, a transgender boy, helps his parents as they prepare for his new sibling's arrival. Aidan, a transgender boy, helps his parents as they prepare for his new sibling's arrival. Show less

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Grandpa Grumps

by Moore, Katrina

Book - 2020

Daisy has a hard time interacting with her Yeh-Yeh, or Grandfather, when he visits from China. But after some trail and error, she discovers that they both like to cook (and eat!). Daisy has a hard time interacting with her Yeh-Yeh, or Grandfather, when he visits from China. But after some trail and error, she discovers that they both like to cook (and eat!). Show less

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Saturday

by Mora, Oge

Book - 2019

A mother and daughter are excited about the Saturday they have planned, until everything starts to go wrong. At the end of the day, they still find a way to enjoy each other's company. A mother and daughter are excited about the Saturday they have planned, until everything starts to go wrong. At the end of the day, they still find a way to enjoy each other's company. Show less

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Born Ready

The True Story of A Boy Named Penelope

by Patterson, Jodie

Book - 2021

The story of a young transgender boy who knows he's a boy. He just needs everyone else to know it too. The story of a young transgender boy who knows he's a boy. He just needs everyone else to know it too. Show less

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Coquí in the City

by Perez, Nomar

Book - 2021

When Miguel moves to the mainland US from Puerto Rico, he misses everything about his old home, including his pet frog Coquí. Soon he is able to make connections and see the similarities of the two places. When Miguel moves to the mainland US from Puerto Rico, he misses everything about his old home, including his pet frog Coquí. Soon he is able to make connections and see the similarities of the two places. Show less

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Outside, Inside

by Pham, LeUyen

Book - 2021

People of various ethnicities and backgrounds navigate the pandemic in this thoughtful picture book that gives tribute to first responders and essential workers. People of various ethnicities and backgrounds navigate the pandemic in this thoughtful picture book that gives tribute to first responders and essential workers. Show less

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My Maddy

by Pitman, Gayle E.

Book - 2020

A young narrator describes their Maddy, who is a gender non-binary parent. Some people have mommies and some people have daddies, but did you know about Maddy? A young narrator describes their Maddy, who is a gender non-binary parent. Some people have mommies and some people have daddies, but did you know about Maddy? Show less

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Bedtime Bonnet

by Redd, Nancy Amanda

Book - 2020

A little girl loses her bonnet before bedtime and worries about what she's going to do. This book celebrates the joy of Black hair routines. A little girl loses her bonnet before bedtime and worries about what she's going to do. This book celebrates the joy of Black hair routines. Show less

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You Matter

by Robinson, Christian

Book - 2020

A beautifully illustrated picture book with a message of hope and affirmation. This book touches on the interconnectedness of life throughout Earth's history, including dinosaurs and children. A beautifully illustrated picture book with a message of hope and affirmation. This book touches on the interconnectedness of life throughout Earth's history, including dinosaurs and children. Show less

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My Rainy Day Rocket Ship

by Sheppard, Markette

Book - 2020

A young child is stuck inside on a rainy day. With the help of his pug sidekick, he decides to make a rocket ship out of household items. A young child is stuck inside on a rainy day. With the help of his pug sidekick, he decides to make a rocket ship out of household items. Show less

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Just Ask!

Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

by Sotomayor, Sonia

Book - 2019

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates differences and diversity in this picture book. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates differences and diversity in this picture book. Show less

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What I Am

by Srinivasan, Divya

Book - 2021

A young narrator describes herself as many different things. She is a girl, a granddaughter, Indian, and American. By the end of the book, we learn that people can be complicated, unique, and even contradictory. A young narrator describes herself as many different things. She is a girl, a granddaughter, Indian, and American. By the end of the book, we learn that people can be complicated, unique, and even contradictory. Show less

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Llama Destroys the World

by Stutzman, Jonathan

Book - 2019

Llama sets off a domino effect that starts with eating far too much cake that builds into a cataclysmic event. Not to worry. Everything is okay again by Sunday. Llama sets off a domino effect that starts with eating far too much cake that builds into a cataclysmic event. Not to worry. Everything is okay again by Sunday. Show less

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