Napping, crying, cuddling, playing, making friends, exploring – such a wealth of experiences await each new life. With Humor, honesty, and sweetness, the author/artist Lucy Knisley celebrates the joy of a new baby and the timeless gifts of new beginnings.
Sven may be a little Viking, but he has the loudest cry, the fiercest set of teeth, and unparalleled pillaging power. And everyone knows he’s the best storyteller around. Sven’s size doesn’t hold him back one bit. In fact, he rather likes being the littlest Viking. But when an even littler Viking shows up – a tiny warrior princess – Seven’s pluck is put to the test. Is this longship big enough for both of them? >>> Alexandra Penfold’s books in the SHI collection.
By Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce Bush, Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki (Little, Brown and Company – 2023 )
As two sisters watch their friend’s families grow, they wish on a star for a sibling of their own…and a younger brother and a baby cousin arrive! The new family members aren’t exactly what the sisters expected, but with time and patience, the group soon becomes fabulously four – and lets their imaginations soar! Together they can be anything, and no matter what, they will always remember that love comes first. >>> Jenna Bush Hager’s books in the SHI collection.
二人の姉妹は、友人の家族が増えてゆくのを見ながら、自分たちにも兄弟・姉妹が欲しいと願っていたら、、、弟が生まれ、従妹も増えた!新顔の家族は、姉妹が期待していたような興奮はなかったけど、時間と忍耐を費やすと共に、4人は素晴らしい仲間に成長し、子どものイマジネーションを一緒にどんどんと膨らませた。一緒に彼らは何でも試みた、そして何をするにも思いやりが最初であることを心に留めていた。>>>SHIコレクショにあるJenna Bush Hagerの作品。
By Bruce Handy, Illustrated by Julie Kwon ( Chronicle Books LLC – 2025 )
What’s better than holding onto a brand-new bright orange balloon? Oh no! What’s worse than accidentally letting go of a bright orange balloon and watching it float up…up…up into the sky? In this (almost) wordless book, sharp–eyed readers will spot something orange and round in every scene as they join in a sweet journey from disappointment to hope to a surprise ending better than they could have imagined. >>> On the last pages, an Author’s note is found.
Fireflies and mystic moon, Mystic moon and brilliant night, Filled with friends and firelight. Take a luminous bedtime journey through the summery dreamworld of a restless baby in this enchanting picture book lullaby. With short texts and beautiful art works, this picture book leads everyone to the peaceful dream world.
Violet longs for the time when her family was connected : before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. They used to gather at the table, with food and love, to make memories, share their lives, and revel in time spent together. But now her family has been drifting apart, and with nobody to gather around it, the table grows smaller and smaller. Can Violet remind her family of the warmth of time spent together, and gather around the table once more? Yes, she asks her family to build a table together. >>> Peter H. Raynolds’s books in the SHI collection.
Violetは、彼女の家族が一緒に楽しく過ごす時間を切望した。それは生活や距離やテクノロジーが、家族をバラバラにしてしまった以前にはあった。彼女の家族は食べ物と愛情が溢れるテーブルを囲んで、忘れられない時間を過ごし、互いの生活を語り合い、一緒の時間をおおいに楽しんだ。しかし今では彼女の家族はバラバラで、誰もテーブルの周りに集まらない。テーブルは日ごとに小さくなっていく。果たしてVioletは、家族が一緒に過ごした楽しい時間を思い出させて、もう一度テーブルの周りに家族を集めることが出来るだろうか?とうとう彼女は家族揃って一緒にテーブルを作ることを提案した。>>>>SHIコレクションにあるPeter H. Raynoldsの作品。
By Jolene Gutiérrez, Illustrated by Angel Chang ( Abrams Appleseeds – 2023 )
Too loud, too bright, too itchy, too tight! Sometimes the world is just too much. This picture book is a compassionate exploration of a child’s experience on an overwhelming day and what it takes to get herself back on track. Extensive back matter offers guidance to care givers about how to support kids with sensory processing issues as they learn to turn TOO MUCH into JUST RIGHT.
Each day is a grand adventure, with Daddy by my side. Will we trek through trees and listen to birdsong? Dig for worms and go fishing? Or enjoy the breeze sitting side by side, just like Pop-Pop and Daddy did years ago? A father and son recreate old memories and make new ones in this heartfelt and hopeful tale.
By Sarah Garland ( Frances Lincoln Children’s Books – 2007 )
It is Grandad’s birthday, but Mum has forgotten about it. They have only 4 hours until they celebrate his birthday. So Eddie and Mum are in a hurry to make a birthday feast – with little Lily’s help, of course! Crusty bread and spaghetti, eggs from their chickens, a delicious orange cake – soon the table is filled with scrumptious birthday treats. But what has Lily done with all the carrots? She secretly added the grated carrot into cake ingredients, and as result it became Grandad’s favourite cake; Orange-and-carrot cake! >>> On the last pages, the recipes are found.
Open your eyes. Stretch. It is time for a new day! What will you do? Something fun? Something creative? Something brave? Something quiet? Whatever you choose will make today special. A day that is your very own. This timeless and inventive book from two acclaimed picture book creators introduces even the youngest readers to making their own choices. >>> Jessixa Bagley’s books in SHI collection.