America turns 250 this summer, and what better way to celebrate than with a book. The following titles range from stories about ordinary Americans to a Founding Father and the United State’s foundational document.
Browsing: ages 6 and up
Unbreakable, by Minoru Tonai, Jolene Gutiérrez, Chris Sasaki, tells the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II.
Little kids have big dreams, and Terry’s Many Hats and Maya’s Big Question encourages them to chart their own paths and celebrate the past.
This Women’s History Month, discover the stories of some extraordinary women who helped change the world for the better with these picture books.
Learn the story of a cellist whose love of music and nature amazed the world in Beatrice and the Nightingale, by Patricia Newman and Isabelle Follath.
Big Brain Puzzles: Plant Pandemonium! by Camille Pichon, offers interactive fun for kids ages 6 and up.
Black experience in America includes deep roots in African American history, culture, and achievements. The following books celebrate different aspects of that experience.
Delve into influential author Judy Blume’s childhood in Otherwise Known as Judy the Great: A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume, by Selina Alko.
There’s a tiny duck that’s missing, and it’s up to you to find him in Can You Find Steve?, a search-and-find book from Highlights.
Every year, Cracking the Cover compiles a list of books that make great additions to your home library. The following picture books were published in 2025.