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The Perfect Picture Book
 
Authors and illustrators share what their picture books are perfect for and how parents and educators can best use them
 

Nila's Perfect Coat

 
 

⬇️ Author Norene Paulson shares about their picture book NILA'S PERFECT COAT.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for those who love thrift shopping and are empathetic toward others who are less fortunate."


📚 "This book can also be used to spark discussions about 'wants vs. needs'."


Author: Norene Paulson

Illustrator: Maria Mola 

Publisher: Beaming Books

Publication date: Feb. 7, 2023


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📌 Website:  www.norenepaulson.com 

📌 Instagram: @nrpaulson

📌 X: @NorenePaulson

📌 Threads: @nrpaulson

📌 Bluesky:  @nrpaulson.bsky.social

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Home in a Lunchbox

 
 

⬇️ Author/illustrator Cherry Mo shares about their picture book HOME IN A LUNCHBOX.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for immigrant families and anyone who appreciates the warmth of home!"


📚 "This book can also be used for understanding the immigrant experience and for educating on SEL topics such as dealing with loneliness, stepping out of one's shell, and developing empathy."


Author-Illustrator: Cherry Mo

Publisher: Penguin Workshop (Penguin Young Readers)

Pub date: June 11, 2024


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📌 www.cherrymo.com

📌 X and Instagram: @hellocherrymo

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Sharing Shalom

 
 

⬇️ Author Danielle Sharkan shares about their picture book SHARING SHALOM.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for children and parents exploring prejudice, racism, and building empathy towards others."


📚 "This book can also be used to discuss the topic of hate crimes and antisemitism."


Author: Danielle Sharkan

Illustrator: Selina Alko

Publisher: Holiday House

Publication Date: September 2024


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📌 Daniraes @dsharkan

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Moo Hoo

 
 

⬇️ Author Audrey Perrott shares about their picture book MOO HOO.


✨ "This is the perfect picture book for readers who love to laugh but also cry A LOT when feeling big feelings."


📚 "This book can also be used as a way to show readers how to accept themselves and their feelings, as well as have empathy for others. A SEL story of self-love and friendship."


Author: Audrey Perrott

Illustrator: Ross Burach

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Publication Date: April 16, 2024


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📌 HTTPS://www.audreyperrott.com 

📌 Instagram/Threads: audreysbooksandbakes

📌 X/Twitter: audreyperrott

Same Love, Different Hug

 
 

⬇️ Author Sarah Hovorka shares about their picture book SAME LOVE, DIFFERENT HUG:

 

✨ "This is the perfect picture book for showing kids how to empathize with others."

 

📚 "This book can also be used for teaching about diversity and disability."

 

Author: Sarah Hovorka
Illustrator: Abbey Bryant
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication Date/Year: June 2023

 

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📌 https://www.sarahhovorka.com
📌 @HovorkaSarah Twitter