New Children’s Book Releases for December 7, 2021

This nonfiction picture book tells the story of Garrett Morgan, a Black man who transformed his dreams into life-saving inventions. Battling racism and discrimination, Morgan changed the world when he created inventions still used today like the traffic light and gas masks.

In this inspiring picture book, the immigrant experience is retold alongside dreamy illustrations. The Statue of Liberty stands as a welcoming symbol for people looking to make the U.S their new home, for all variety of reasons, but their new home can also be a painful change as not everyone is as welcoming as the Statue of Liberty.

In this picture book, Ashoka the Fierce is an angry prince who took his rage with him when he took the throne. After fighting a terrible war, Ashoka was consumed by guilt realizing the pain his anger caused so he began practicing Buddhism, setting aside his rage for compassion and kindness instead.

Harvey’s plans to just be normal at his new school are dashed when he realizes Strangeville is far from normal. A giant rat is on the loose, there’s something swimming in the drinking fountain, and there’s a mysterious supply closet you’re not even supposed to think about. Harvey’s new friend Stella is happy to show him around but when she goes missing investigating the supply closet, it’s up to Harvey to find her.