Books: Get Curious

Children's Book Week recommendations May 4-10, 2026.

Updated May 2, 2026
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Books: Get Curious

Children's Book Week recommendations May 4-10, 2026.

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A big mooncake for Little Star /
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
A gorgeous picture book that tells a whimsical origin story of the phases of the moon, from award-winning, bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin Pat, pat, pat... Little Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake. Little Star loves the delicious...
Dim sum for everyone! /
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
In English, dim sum means “little hearts,” or “touches the heart,” but to this young girl, dim sum means delicious. On a visit to a bustling dim sum restaurant, a family picks their favorite little dishes from the steaming trolleys filled with dumplings, cakes, buns, and...
Kite flying
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
The family from Dim Sum for Everyone! is back for a new outing- building and flying their own kite! The wind is blowing. It is a good day for kites! The whole family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue, and paint. Everyone has a job- Ma-Ma joins sticks...
The curious why /
DiTerlizzi, Angela.
Paper Book
In this highly anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Magical Yet, the Curious Why will help you to see that you're only bored if you choose to be! Includes a special, sparkly cover! If...
Little miss curious
Hargreaves, Roger,
Paper Book
They're back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you've ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, Mr. Men and Little Miss books are easy enough for young readers, witty...
A compendium of curious contraptions /
Goldfield, Anna,
Paper Book
An illustrated guide to some of the most bizarre objects from history by archaeologist Anna Goldfield, including a guessing game for kids to play! Each page contains a mystery item from the past, with a set of clues as to what it was used for. Readers can take a guess before...
Curious features of extraordinary creatures /
Paper Book
A unique celebration of diverse animal behavior from around the world, blending dynamic full-page animal portraits with graphic-novel style story panels. Meet strange and incredible creatures from all around the world in this colorful, fact-packed animal guide.
Daisy Dreamer and the totally true imaginary friend
Anna, Holly
Paper Book
Hi! I'm Daisy Dreamer and this story is all about how I met Posey, my totally true imaginary friend. Hi, I'm Daisy Dreamer. People call me the girl with her head in the clouds because I daydream some of the time...or maybe most the time. But isn't that what makes life so...well,...
The make-believers
Seacrest, Ryan
Paper Book
From America's favorite host and media personality, Ryan Seacrest, and his sister, Meredith Seacrest Leach, comes a debut picture book that celebrates the surprising strength of a child's wild, wonderful imagination and how it can change the whole world. You might think dreams...
Bored /
Sala, Felicita,
Paper Book
Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala. Rita is bored. So, so, so bored. She's tried stretching her body across her bedroom, side-eyeing herself in the mirror, stomping her feet and swinging...
The most boring book ever /
Sanderson, Brandon.
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller Listen, this book is boring. We're telling you it's boring. It's in the title of the book--in fact, it's THE MOST BORING BOOK EVER! And created by #1 New York Times bestsellers Brandon Sanderson and Kazu Kibuishi! ...
Awe! /
Stiefel, Chana,
Paper Book
This soul-stirring exploration of that mysterious feeling, awe, is perfect for celebrating big moments or the small wonders in every day. Will appeal to fans of All the World and In Every Life. ★ "This title stands out for its focus on one [feeling] that few...
Action Jasmine /
Giang, Kristen Mai
Paper Book
A shy girl spends a special day with her grandfather discovering the action superhero inside her in a vivid celebration of imagination and play. Jasmine prefers to blend in with the background. She peeks while others play and hides behind her big glasses. But when her grandpa...
Ada Twist, scientist /
Beaty, Andrea.
Other
Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved #1 bestseller champions STEM, girl power and women scientists in a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking "Why?" Don't miss Ada's further adventures-with her friends...
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