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Birth - PreK Dia List 2024

This list features titles that represent various languages, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities in celebration of Dia. Dia stands for Día de los niños/Día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) and is celebrated nationwide on April 30. These titles were selected by the Association for Library Services for Children

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24 items

  • "A mother shares family memories and stories with her daughter as she applies henna to the young girl's hands" Also available as an ebook.
    Picture BookNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2023] — JPB SRIRAM,M
  • "Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show the many different ways in which people and animals prepare for a storm and take shelter"
    Picture BookNew York : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2020] — JPB ASHMAN,L
  • "Told in rhyming text, a young boy learns to swim in a pool with the example and encouragement of his family" Also available as an ebook.
    Picture BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023] — JPB BOLLING,V
  • "It is pool day in the city and everyone is welcome" Also available as an ebook.
    Picture BookNew York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2023] — JPB CUMMINS,L
  • "Laugh and count along with this lively cumulative romp told in a lyrical blend of Spanish and English by Pura Belpř Honor-winning author Anika Aldamuy Denise and illustrator Zara Gonzalez Hoang! Nine kittens follow Gato Guapo around, but…
    Picture BookNew York, N.Y. : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — JPB DENISE,A
  • "Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool…
    Picture BookLos Angeles : Disney-Hyperion, 2020 — JPB DITERLIZZI,A
  • "A stunning celebration of our Sun and the universal ways in which it connects each of us, all around the world.No matter who you are or where you live, the Sun graces us all. It wakes us up, lights our breakfast tables, warms our play,…
    Picture BookNew York : Rise, 2023 — JPB EJAITA,D
  • "From a New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator, this deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance. The first picture book written and illustrated by…
    Picture BookNew York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023 — JPB HARRISON,V
  • "In this heartfelt mother's ode to her baby boy, she shares her hopes and dreams for him as she envisions him exploring the world and blazing his own trail" Also available as an ebook
    Picture BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — JPB HO,J
  • ""Today is Sunday and that means its dim sum time with my whole family! I can't wait to see everyone, especially Grandma. I'm going to eat lots of shrimp dumplings, rice noodle rolls, egg tarts, and my favorite--char siu buns. We will have…
    Picture BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — JPB LAM,M
  • "Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping…
    Picture BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2021] — JPB MCGINTY,A
  • Bilingual Spanish/English. "Bajo el dosel de los árboles en el bosque profundo y oscuro, existe una comunidad de gatos. Y, dentro de esa comunidad, está Luna, una gata negra condenada al ostracismo por los demás debido a creencias…
    Book[Los Angeles, California] : Little Libros, LLC ; 2022 — Sp JPB MORENO,H
  • ""Yesenia introduces readers to her favorite food--plátanos--which go with everything, especially love, in this ode to the star of Dominican cuisine"--Provided by publisher"
    Picture BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — JPB NORMAN,L
  • "In this love letter to Cairo, Egypt, a young child is sung a lullaby by her great-aunt who paints a vivid portrait of the ancient city as the child drifts off to sleep"
    Picture BookNew York : Roaring Brook Press, 2023 — JPB PLISKA,Z
  • "Becca loves spending time with Grandma. Whether they are beading moccasins, dancing like the most beautiful butterflies, or practicing basketball together; Becca knows that, more than anything, she wants to be just like Grandma. And as…
    Picture BookNew York, NY : Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — JPB ROGERS,K
  • "All around the world, children on their grandmothers' farms listen to the chickens cluck in their own languages. Explore world languages and different cultures as you meet grandmothers' chickens in the United States, Mexico, Kenya, Japan,…
    Picture BookSeattle, WA : Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books, [2021] — JPB SCHAEFER,C
  • "A story about the special relationship between a child and his grandmother and the time they spend looking for worms for the garden" Also available as an ebook
    Picture BookNew York : Holiday House, [2023] — JPB SCOTT,J
  • "All great kaiju are born with a super power to strike fear in the heart of the city. But Anzu is different. Instead of mayhem, he likes May flowers. Instead of striking fear, he prefers to be sincere. Can Anzu find a way to make his…
    Picture BookNew York : Roaring Brook Press, 2022 — JPB SHUM,B
  • "Today, little Jesús has a big job to do. He's helping Papá at work, and he's in charge of the water jug -- which is also a magical clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday is done. But what about all these thirsty animals? Soon,…
    Picture Book[New York City, NY ] : Minerva, 2023 — JPB TREJO,J