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Hey readers! I’m back with another week of new children’s books.
Shady Baby by Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wayde Jr., and Tara Nicole Whitaker
This fun picture book is from actress Gabrielle Union and basketball star Dwayne Wade, and is inspired by their daughter. Told in rhyme, this follows Shady Baby through a stylish and energetic day.
When Lola Visits by Michelle Sterling and Aaron Asis
This sweet picture book makes for perfect summer reading. For the grandchild in this book, the season doesn’t officially start until their lola (grandmother) arrives, filling days with traditional Filipino food, fireworks, and spending time together.
Bubbles…Up! by Jacqueline Davies and Sonia Sanchez
Another perfect summer picture book, this one capturing the fun and wonder of the pool during summertime.
Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland
In this middle grade debut by Justina Ireland (one of my personal favorite YA authors) is this historical paranormal mystery. Ophie learns she can see and communicate with ghosts the night her father is murdered and her family forced to flee to family in Philadelphia. Working in an old manor for one of the city’s richest families, Ophie learns how to appease her cranky employer with the help of Clara, a ghost, and to repay her, Ophie searches for the answer as to how Clara died.
Just Pretend by Tori Sharp
This Raina Telgemeier-esque graphic novel follows middle schooler Tara. Dealing with her parents’ unhappy divorce and the coming end to eighth grade, and all the changes that accompany it, Tara finds peace in the fantasy book she’s writing.
Until next week! But until then, we’re giving away an iPad mini, and you can enter to win here.
Chelsea