2025 TD Summer Reading Club Books for Younger Readers

Updated February 27, 2025
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Boys don't fry
Lee, Kimberly
Paper Book
Jin wishes his family would ask him to help prepare the Lunar New Year feast. But boys, or Babas, never get asked--only Nyonyas, the girls. It's the eve of Lunar New Year, and Jin can't wait for the big family reunion dinner. He loves the aromas and the bubbly chatter coming...
Butterfly on the wind
Pottle, Adam
Paper Book
A magical picture book about a Deaf girl who creates a butterfly with Sign Language and sends it on a journey around the world. On the day of the talent show, Aurora's hands tremble. No matter how hard she tries to sign, her fingers stumble over one another and the words just...
Come over to my house
Hull, Eliza
Paper Book
Come Over To My House is a delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled. Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and bestselling author Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text...
Dancing hands : a story of friendship in Filipino sign language
Que, Joanna
Paper Book
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book An Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor Winner Read the world to change the world! This artful picture book about friendship and sign language, originally published in the Philippines in concert with nonprofit Room to Read, is beautifully...
The Eidi Bag
Afzal, Shazia/ Delsooz, Shiva (ILT)
Paper Book
A little girl adapts to the Eid traditions of her new home Today is Sarah's first  Eid Ul Fitr in her new country. She's excited to celebrate the breaking of the fast with her loved ones, and collect enough money in her Eidi bag to buy goodies for her friends, and a new set of markers...
Everybelly
Lam, Thao
Paper Book
From acclaimed picture-book artist Thao Lam comes a joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part -- the belly! Maddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the local public pool where she meets and greets friends and neighbors. Maddie is waist-high on most of them, and she knows there's an...
Harvest days : giving thanks around the world
DePalma, Kate
Paper Book
"An enticing look at harvest rituals, foods, and festivities" - Kirkus Reviews People as far back as anyone's known have gathered to give thanks for food we have grown. Celebrate harvest festivals from 12 cultures around the globe! Immerse young readers in some...
How to staycation like a snail
Hrab, Naseem
Paper Book
Introverted party animal Snail is back in this delightfully hilarious SHHHelebration of homebodies Snail is an epic explorer ... kind of. He loves the quiet things about adventures, like reading maps, hiking along slime trails, and collecting souvenirs. On big vacations, he finds the...
In the woods : an adventure for your senses
Tolosa Sisteré, Mariona
Paper Book
A family adventure in the local woods teaches readers how to plan ahead and use their senses to respectfully uncover natural wonders Every adventure starts with a plan! Check the weather, plot a course, and pack the appropriate items. As a family prepares for a local expedition, readers...
Let's go! haw ekwa!
Flett, Julie
My fade is fresh
Grant, Shauntay
Paper Book
A little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses. Learn the importance of speaking up for what you want through this fun and empowering picture book. When a little girl walks into her local barbershop, she knows she...
The ofrenda that we built
Gutiérrez, Jolene
Paper Book
"A rich, rhythmic ode celebrating Día de Muertos." --School Library Journal,Starred Review  Learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead! With warmth and energy, this spirited picture book is a joyful ode to family traditions and the memory of...
Snap!
Walker, Anna
Paper Book
Frog thinks there's no one else in the forest, but you never know what's just around the corner ... Celebrated creator Anna Walker, invites us to hear with our eyes as we follow frog on a rollicking escapade in this pitch-perfect pre-school soundscape. ...
Tate's wild rescue
Turnbull, Jenny
Paper Book
A sweet, funny picture book about an animal-loving girl who invites wild animals to live in her house and be her best friend-with mixed results! A tale told through letters that is perfect for all animal enthusiasts! Tate loves animals, but she worries about the ones who live in...

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