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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.