My book pick for September is, The Cool Bean by Jory John, and Illustrated by Pete Oswald.

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.

And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .

Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done.

With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind.

Link: The Cool Bean

My book pick for August is, It’s Okay to Make Mistakes. Written and Illustrated by Todd Parr.

Todd Parr’s bestselling books have reminded kids to embrace differences, to be thankful, to love one another, and to be themselves. It’s Okay to Make Mistakes embraces life’s happy accidents, the mistakes and mess-ups that can lead to self discovery.

Todd Parr brings a timely theme to life with his signature bold, kid-friendly illustrations and a passion for making readers feel good about themselves, encouraging them to try new things, experiment, and dare to explore new paths.

Link: It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

My book pick for July is, The Someone New by Jill Tiss and Illustrated by EG Keller.

Jitterbug the chipmunk likes when things stay the same. So when Someone New comes into her woods one day, Jitterbug worries that everything will be different.

With the help of Jitterbug’s friends, can she learn to welcome the Someone New?

Link: The Someone New

My book pick for June is, No Such Thing as Normal by Megan DeJarnett and Illustrated by Cailyn Matley.

This is a great book for kids and their families to read together with the goal to instill dignity and respect for all people, no matter their differences or abilities. Follow the young brothers, Brody and Shane as they travel through their day with their mom meeting new people.

Link: No Such Thing As Normal