There are many superhero movies coming out this year, including Thunderbolts that just came out and Superman and Fantastic Four that are coming out in July. Inspired by all of these superhero films, I wanted to compile a list of amazing books featuring superheroes! Picture Books: The Purim Superhero by Elisabeth Kushner When choosing a costume for his synagogue's Purim celebration, Nate has a hard time deciding if he should follow the crowd to fit in or choose the costume he would prefer. His fathers remind him about the spirit of the holiday, and Nate finds a compromise that allows him to be himself. This is an amazing book with a great message. Superluminous by Ian De Haes This beautiful story follows Nour, a girl who was born with the power to glow. When she starts school, other children's comments start to dim her glow, but she soon learns that she has the power to share her glow with others. This is a heart-warming, positive story that pulls on the heart strings. Be A St...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. In celebration, we have made a list of books and podcasts for children and parents featuring autistic characters or discussing life with autism. Picture Books A Friend for Henry  by Jenn Bailey This picture book follows an autistic boy named Henry who is trying to make new friends. This book features beautiful pictures and a happy story encouraging acceptance and friendship. Jenn Bailey also wrote an early chapter book called Henry, Like Always for young readers who related to Henry. I Am Odd I Am New by Benjamin Giroux This book is a poem written by ten-year-old Benjamin Giroux for a homework assignment. In the book, the young, autistic author is working through his emotions and feels like an outsider. Benji, the Bad Day, and Me by Sally Pla  This heartwarming picture book depicts a day in the life of a family, following two brothers, one of whom is autistic, and their mother. The story discusses how a sibling can feel overlooked when anot...

Early literacy is a common topic of conversation, but we often forget how important it is to cultivate a love of math and the various topics it encompasses. Children who are entering kindergarten should be able to count, sort, recognize numbers and basic shapes, and understand the concepts of size and measurement. Here is a list of books and resources that will help children prepare for kindergarten, explore different math topics, and foster a love of math. Books: 1 What Will Fit? by Grace Lin Recommended for ages 0-3 This book explores spatial sense and offers further activities to explore spatial sense in the back of the book. If you are a fan of this one, make sure to check out the rest of this series! 2 Where’s Spot? by Eric Hill Recommended for ages 0-3 This book focuses on spatial reasoning and features cute animals and interactive flaps. 3 Pete the Cat and the Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin Recommended for ages 2-5 This book counts backwards while teaching a g...

March is Women's History Month. In celebration, we have made a list of inspiring books and podcasts featuring strong women. Picture Books Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty This rhyming picture book follows a very curious girl named Ada who has the heart of a scientist. If you enjoy this book, it is the first in a series! Bunheads by Misty Copeland This is a book about ballerina Misty Copeland and her friends working hard to achieve their goals while encouraging one another. Under My Hijab by Hena Khan This book depicts different members of the narrator's family, discussing their personalities, hobbies, and jobs and showing them wearing different hijabs in public and then taking them off in private. It is an empowering story about how girls can do anything they like. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures by Julia Finley Mosca Told in rhyming prose, this book discusses Temple Grandin, an American scientist and inventor diagnosed with autism at a young age. This book depicts how...