Books: Get Curious

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

Updated May 2, 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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.
Paper Book
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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