A Shot in the Arm!
A practical, low-stakes tool for prepping kids for doctor visits; the illustrations are gentle enough to keep anxiety from spiking during read-alouds.
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by Maddie Frost
Picture book · ages 3–7 · 350L · 2026
A genuinely joyful celebration of loud, chaotic kids — refreshing antidote to picture books that reward compliance, and the illustrations match the kinetic energy on every page.
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by Derrick Barnes
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 450L
A quietly powerful celebration of introversion and authenticity—Derrick Barnes proves you don't need to be loud to be incredible, and kids (especially introverted ones) feel seen.