New Year, New Books: Inspiring Stories for Kids
As we welcome the New Year, there’s no better way to inspire young minds than with some new reads. These books spark joy, creativity, and meaningful conversations! Featuring themes of hope, imagination, and growth, the following titles are designed to inspire both young readers and the adults who nurture them. Here's to books that encourage goal-setting, celebrate diversity, and provide heartwarming lessons—all are essential additions to any home, classroom, or library.
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I Wish, Wish, Wish for You by Sandra Magsamen, Illustrated by Melisa Fernández Nitsche (2022)
Sharing all of the promise life has to offer, this whimsical and heartfelt story captures the magic, wonder, and joy you wish for your child. Written with Sandra Magsamen's genuine heart, this book will inspire confidence and bravery in children young and old, reminding each one that they are enough.
Lulu and Tuck Stories: What's Your New Year's Resolution? by Krishna Pandya (2021)
After some bad weather cancels New Year’s celebrations around the forest, Lulu decides to visit Tuck. Tuck doesn’t have a resolution, but Lulu wants to show him how a resolution can make the best of a year.
Felíz New Year, Ava Gabriela by Alexandra Alessandri, Illustrated by Addy Rivera Sonda (2020)
Gabriela is attending a traditional New Year’s celebration with her family, but with all of her relatives around and the noise of the celebration, it’s hard for her to speak. Can she get over her shyness in order to have a good time at the celebration??
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It's New Year's! by Kylie Wyman, Illustrated by Monique Machut (2023)
It’s right before the New Year’s rung in. But what exactly is the New Year and what does it mean to celebrate it? Written in a rhythmic, rhyming cadence, this holiday story will take you along for an adventure through that magical time just before the year's end.
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The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, Illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez (2020)
No matter who you are, as soon as you’re brought into the world, a creature called Yet is there to show you that even if there’s something you can’t do, it doesn’t mean you won’t do it yet!
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As we all know: children’s books hold the power to ignite curiosity, foster empathy, and bring families and communities together. Starting the year with stories that allow kids to concentrate on what a new year means for them sets a positive tone for the months ahead. Whether you’re updating your collection for a little, introducing fresh titles to your classroom, or seeking creative inspiration as a writer or illustrator, this roundup is a good starting point! Are these on your shelves?
Share your recommendations and which stories you’re excited to explore for a New Year's theme. Let’s make 2025 a year filled with the joy and magic of reading!
??Have you checked out The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast? We are currently curating books for review and finalizing our guest speaker line up. For kidlit book reviews and interviews, take a look: https://thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com!
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