Staff Faves 2025: Kids Picture 91p福利在线
Every year we ask our staff across the library system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy this list of some of our favorite 2025 picture books for kids - with annotations by staff or adapted from review sources as noted. (Created November 2025)
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Outside Mom, Inside Mom
When a young Korean American boy goes to a new school, he catches himself acting differently, shy and uncomfortable, and notices his?mom?doing the same, as?Outside?Mom?is quiet but Inside?Mom?is full of jokes. [NoveList Plus]
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Next to Me
A look at the people, places, and objects, both novel and familiar, that make up a child’s world. [Kirkus] "My toddler is obsessed with the phrase “next to me” so this book was an unexpected favorite of his." [Amanda]
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Don't Trust Fish
A supposed nature guide humorously warns readers why they should never?trust?fish, exploring their mysterious and villainous nature. [NoveList Plus]
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Bearsuit Turtle Makes A Friend
A?turtle?in a bear suit must prove he is a "for-real" bear to another?turtle?who is a for-real bear expert - and when Bear-Expert?Turtle?reveals a secret,?Bearsuit?Turtle?admits a truth too, in a silly friendship story. [NoveList Plus]
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Signs of Friendship
Sally and Sonia have been friends since they were “smaller than small,” sharing laughter, tears, and, after Sonia’s deafness is discovered, sign language. But when Sonia meets someone new, Sally feels left out. A warm, inclusive take on friendship and conflict resolution. [Kirkus]
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Raven's Ribbons
A Cree boy longs for a ribbon skirt. [This] weaves Two-Spirit self-expression and collective belonging into a beautiful tribute to Indigenous heritage.? [Kirkus]?
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Gymnastica Fantastica!
A joyful and exuberant picture book about a child discovering and attempting new physical skills and putting on wonderfully imperfect shows for whoever will watch them. [NoveList Plus]
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Cranky, Crabby Crow (saves the World)
LOCAL AUTHOR! Crow sits on a telephone wire as various animals approach, cajoling him into playing . [But] it turns out he has more on his mind than silly games. [Kirkus]
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Midnight Motorbike
An Indian mother and child zoom off on a nocturnal motorbike ride. A visual feast sure to have readers finding magic in the mundane. [Kirkus]?
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We Go Slow
"Evocative watercolor & colored pencil illustrations by Aaron Becker bring author Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie's heartwarming narrative to life. I love that this book shows intergenerational family connection, and how this can expand a child's view of their city as a site of hope, belonging, and gentle reflection." [Bean]
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