Picture Books

Ancient Night

by David Álvarez with David Bowles available in March, hardcover, Levine Querido También disponible en español!

Nocha Antigua

Ancient Night is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum who ruled the earth before humans came, and who stole fire from the gods to create the sun.The book will be published simultaneously in English and Spanish editions, giving young readers everywhere the chance to savor this ancient tale in its most beautiful format possible.

The Yellow Áo Dài

by Hanh Bui, illustrated by Minnie Phan available in April, hardcover, Feiwel & Friends Naliah is excited to perform a traditional Vietnamese Fan Dance at her school’s International Day. When she finds that her special áo dài no longer fits right, she goes to her mom’s closet to find another. She puts on a pretty yellow one that had belonged to her grandmother—only to accidentally rip it. But with a little help, Naliah learns not only how to mend the áo dài but also how to believe in herself and make it her own. Lovingly illustrated by Minnie Phan, Hanh Bui’s debut picture book is a warm story of family, identity, and remembering those who came before.

Cinda Meets Ella : A Fairly Queer Tale by

Wallace West

available in May, hardcover, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Cinda sure loves a good adventure... but her life’s been nothing but miserable since awful Aunt Hildy and her boys tromped in and took over. Told in Wallace West's distinctive, chuckle-inducing read-aloud style bursting with southwestern flair, here is a story that shows readers a different but equally satisfying kind of happily ever after.

To the Other Side

by Erika

Meza available in March, hardcover, Harper Collins

A young boy and his older sister have left home to play a game.

To win, they must travel across endless lands together and make it to the finish line. Each child imagines what might be waiting for them across the border: A spotted dog? Ice cream! Or maybe a new school. But the journey is difficult, and the monsters are realer than they imagined. And when it no longer feels like a game, the two children must still find a way to forge ahead. Authorillustrator Erika Meza delivers a stunning and emotionally rich book from the viewpoint of those most impacted by border walls: young refugee children.

And Lynden!

In Fairhaven: Tuesdays at 11am

In Lynden: Saturdays & Wednesdays at 11am

See page 35 for a line-up of fun and varied story times taking place at our store in Lynden!