This is the perfect holiday season to consider giving the children in your life a book or two. There’s no better break from school screen-time (as well as from the troubles of real life) than losing yourself in a good story. The following books published in 2020 are particularly great options to give to young people.
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For the mini mathematician: |
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What Will Fit? all by Grace Lin Babies and toddlers don’t need advanced calculus to be mathematically-minded. They need simple yet charming stories that gently examine ideas like size, shape, and number, which is exactly what the Story Telling Math board books provide! |
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Paolo, Emperor of Rome by Mac Barnett An old-fashioned story book about a little daring dog who seeks out adventure through the streets and sites of Rome. Give a young child the gift of travel through books, while most international vacations are still off the table. |
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Discover the meaning and rich global history of twelve fascinating and fun-to-say words, including ukulele, zero, karaoke, and jaguar. Dynamic, two-page artworks accompany each short entry. A beautiful and engaging introduction to etymology. |
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Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror by Natasha Farrant An enchantress agrees to help bring up her brand-new goddaughter to be an "excellent princess," but she realizes she’s not sure what that means! So she sends her Magic Mirror across the world to learn about 8 different princesses and what makes them extraordinary. A gorgeous, full-color book, great for ages 8-11, sure to be a keepsake turned to again and again. |
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For the curious-about-anything-but-books child: |
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Over 200 pages of mind-blowing answers to all kinds of questions kids might wonder themselves. Color art, photography, speech bubbles, and a dynamic layout may get your reluctant reader turning pages way past bedtime. |
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi This adaptation of Ibram X. Kendi’s Stamped From the Beginning is a mega-bestseller, and for good reason - it’s a powerful, inspiring read for young activists. |
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Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (plus Books 1-2) by Jessica Townsend For middle-grade fantasy fanatics, this fun series may be a good choice, since it’s flown a bit under the radar. Give your reader all three books (so far - 9 are planned) for a Morrigan Marathon!
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Youth Services Librarian Allison