Kate Messner
Dr. Fauci
A timely and respectful introduction to how a scientist thinks during a crisis, though the pacing is slightly dense for the youngest readers.
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The Pot That Juan Built
by David Diaz
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 500L
A tactile, unfussy celebration of traditional Mexican pottery that models real craft without preaching—Diaz's illustrations do the heavy lifting, and the cumulative rhythm teaches respect for process.
Marie Curie
by Lola M. Schaefer
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 420L · 2004
A gentle, genuinely inspiring intro to Marie Curie that lets young kids see her as a curious person, not a marble bust—the illustrations and short text make her achievements feel human-scale.
The mitten
by Jan Brett
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 550L · 1999
Jan Brett's illustrations are the whole story here—intricate borders, animal expressions, and the visual humor of watching the mitten fill up will keep kids asking for rereads.