Books: Get Curious

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

Updated May 2, 2026
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Clinton Essex Franklin Library System Plattsburgh Public Library
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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 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...
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...
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! ...
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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