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Up Up You Go Jo! by Mariam Shapera, illustrated by i Cenizal

Winner
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

One morning, music-loving Jo wakes up to discover that his musical notes have disappeared! Where could they have gone to? Join Jo on a dreamy space adventure as he goes in search of his musical notes!

Up up you go Jo! is a recipient of the prestigious Gold Award from Mom's Choice Awards®




Proud in Her Hijab: A Story of Family Strength, Empowerment and Identity by Zinet Kemal

Winner
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

What happens when curious children speculate about Iman's hijab?

"Is she bald?"

"Is her hair dirty?"

There is a fine line between curiosity and ridicule.

Iman must find courage to face the school children.

Proud in Her Hijab is a story that empowers and uplifts girls who choose to wear a hijab while encouraging friendship and respect.

If you are looking for a hijab story of inspiration & courage for your children and loved ones, look no further.

This book is for you!




Alastair McAllister Goes to School by Valerie Ramer

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

Alastair McAllister Goes to School is a meaningful story about loving yourself just the way you are and appreciating the differences in others.

Meet Alastair McAllister! He's a lovable, long haired cat, heading to his first day of kittygarten at the Acatemy! He's excited to ride on the school bus, make friends and learn new things. He's sure it's going to be a PURRFECT day! But from the moment he meets his new classmates, they tease him for looking different. Throughout the day Alastair struggles to fit in. He feels he can't do anything right. That night, he comes up with a unique plan to gain their acceptance.

Will his plan work? Will Alastair be accepted by his classmates?

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Corky Tails: Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush, Sagebrush and the Disappearing Dark Sky by Joni Franks

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

From bestselling multi-award-winning author Joni Franks comes the sixth story in the Corky Tails book collection. This new adventure teaches the life lesson of environmental protection and preservation. Follow the adventures of Sagebrush, the tailless puppy, in her Rocky Mountain journey as she learns how light pollution disrupts the natural behavior cycles of wildlife and obscures the viewing of the constellations and the starry night skies. Distressed and saddened by this predicament, Sagebrush vows to improve this situation in her little corner of the world by protecting and safeguarding the dark skies from light glare and becoming a glowing example of how just one can make a difference in the world.




Finding Joy by Raven Howell

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

Helping Children Find Joy Again After Loss

Loss is a powerful experience for any child, especially when that loss involves a member of their family. In her latest children’s book, Finding Joy (Story Monsters Press), author Raven Howell helps children navigate the painful—and often confusing—feelings that arise from the death of a loved one.

Finding Joy tells the story of a little girl and her adopted brother, John, who rescue a sweet old dog, Joy, from the local animal shelter. As the seasons slide past, the children learn how magical it is to have a pet friend by their sides—romping through the winter snow, splashing through spring puddles, and picking autumn apples. But one day old Joy lays down to take a nap and does not wake up. At first, the children are shocked, finding it difficult to process the feelings of sadness they experience in Joy’s absence. With the love and support of their parents, they learn to recall the good memories they shared with sweet Joy, even preparing them to welcome a new pet friend into the family.

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Goodnight Chairlift: A bedtime story for little skiers and snowboarders by Libby Ludlow, illustrated by Nathan Y. Jarvis

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

Brought to you by the creators of award-winning children's book A-B-Skis, Goodnight Chairlift is the bedtime story every ski and snowboard family will want to add to their nightly rotation! Join in an endearing series of 'goodnights' as the sun sets on another perfect day in the mountains. With vibrant, silly art by the talented Nathan Y Jarvis, the illustrations inspire kids' wonder for the mountains. Longtime skiers and snowboarders will get a kick out of the insider vocabulary, and those newer to the sport will get "In the sKNOW" through the fun glossary!

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How Wonderfully Odd! A Backwards Bedtime Adventure of Kindness, Empathy, and Inclusion for Kids by Rory Haltmaier

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

Obie Owl and Bitsy Bat have never met a daytime animal or flown in a sunny blue sky—because they're always asleep during the day! But all that is about to change for these nocturnal buddies...

Join Obie and Bitsy on a high-flying adventure as they take on the challenges of a bright and unfamiliar landscape. With the help of some "wonderfully odd" new friends—including an acrobatic squirrel, a sharp-shooting frog, and a gentle giant of a badger—the little night creatures come to understand that what makes us different is also what makes us special.

They return home from their rollicking day of exploration sleepy but inspired—with new ideas about self-acceptance, friendship, and the power of kindness.

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Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: 123 by Dr. Terance Shipman

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

Great for teaching the numbers 1-20. "Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles 123", is a delightful presentation of the numbers 1-20. Your child will enjoy the pictures and the learning. This is the sixth book in Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles.




Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles: Field Trip to the Farm by Dr. Terance Shipman

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

Mr. Shipman's Kindergarten Chronicles takes us with them on a Field Trip to the Farm. This is the fifth book of the series. The class explores the wonders of Ramsey farm on their field trip. An entertaining story of the wonder and excitement of kindergarten. Comes join Mr. Shipman's Class.




Sincerely, Little Fox by Mr. Noun, illustrations by Ali Elzeiny, translated by Ghenwa Yehia

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

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Swish's Mobile Dilemma by Matthias Krug, illustrated by Nikos Yanopulos

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

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What the Dickens?!?!: The Tale of a Rascally Pup by Tammy H. Kersey

Finalist
Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards

Kids love catchy rhymes and funny expressions like “What the Dickens”.

Curl up with this laugh out loud story and experience the fun together!

  • With words and phrases to spark their curiosity and love of language.
  • A witty, rhyming cadence to make them want to read.
  • Subtle hints at good old-fashioned manners.
  • And a comforting message of acceptance and love to help them feel safe.
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