India Hawkins-Ross
Jolee and the Adventure of Gumbo Roux
A deliciously specific entry point into Southern food culture that treats cooking as a serious skill rather than just a fun activity.
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by Raúl Gonzalez
Picture book · ages 3–7 · 350L
A joyful, bilingual neighborhood walk that feels genuinely lived-in; Gonzalez's illustrations make the ordinary sacred without being precious.
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by Yuyi Morales
Picture book · ages 3–7 · 380L · 2015
A exuberant, bilingual romp that feels like watching a real toddler play—energetic, physical, and joyful without a shred of condescension; Morales's illustrations are kinetic and warm.