Chicago Public Library Best of the Best BooksI love my body. It's special to me. It's exactly the way it's meant to be.An empowering celebration of bodies, promoting body positivity such as gratitude for our puffy cheeks that help us eat; strength in our round bellies that help store our food; pride in our natural hair; appreciation for the color of our skin; and more.This board book tackles common body insecurities by turning them into att...

Georgie Dupree loves to have fun with her friends, but what happens when she moves to a new city where she doesn’t have a single one?When the usually bubbly and ever-so-spunky Georgie can’t find any kids her age in her new neighborhood, she has to get creative to draw them out. She needs a fool-proof plan to help her make new friends . . . and fast. But how will she do it? This is a vibrant story of a little girl who needs the slightest nudge to discover the art of...

"Each year I get bigger and stronger, and I get to ride more rides!"At this year's fair, a child is eager to try the big kid rides after growing just enough.The little kid rides only go 'round and 'round, but the big kid rides take you up to the skies! Is there any reason to be afraid? No! Big kids don't get butterflies. Or do they? A child learns that growing up doesn't mean giving up the things you love. Enjoy this fun themed, co...

“You are a rainbow baby, the calm after the storm, the sun after cloudy days, one less reason to mourn.”A guardian angel sibling sends a well-wishing message to the newest addition of their family. But how is it delivered?Filled with whimsical illustrations and a touch of magic, Rainbow Letters celebrates rainbow babies—children born after pregnancy or infant loss—while capturing the beauty of life and beyond.

Dear Mama's Loving Arms is a touching story about the importance of a mother's embrace and the joy it brings to children, told from the witty perspective of a child.This book is a reminder to all mothers to stop and enjoy the bond we share with our children even when it is most challenging, like those days where all the baby wants is to be held. Despite longing for Dear Mama's embrace, Baby learns to defeat the big, bad daily nap time sepa...

A is for Affirmation!Georgie Dupree loves learning, but on her first day at her new school, she has worrisome thoughts about the school year: “What if I get lost? What if I don’t make any friends? What if everyone is smarter than me?”Inspired by her teacher’s daily classroom affirmation, Georgie Dupree uses positive thinking to see, believe, and embrace her school year goals. This is the second book in the Georgie Dupree se...

Lights! Camera! Action!Georgie Dupree loves the spotlight, but how can she shine on stage if she doesn't get the lead role in the school play? When Georgie Dupree lends an extra hand, she learns that it takes a full crew—stage team, background performers, and special effects—to make the show go on.After an encouraging message from her father, Georgie learns that there are many ways to shine and she steals the show with her creativity. Ceece Kelley and Chloe...