As students come back to the classroom, they will experience various emotions. For some, they will love being back with their friends and teacher. Others will be tired and need time to adjust to the regular school routine again. Thankfully, NEW picture books for 2022 are the perfect way to foster relationships and learning for all students! Students will love reading new releases while focusing on diversity.
Reason Behind the Book Selections
Honestly, there are so many new picture books for 2022! Incredible authors ensure that children will have plenty of options to foster the love of reading. However, when selecting books to read with my students, I wanted to bring in more diverse picture books filled with powerful messages. Additionally, I tried to select new releases filled with thought-provoking illustrations.
To help guide my book selection, I love to use my Picture Book Preview.
This helps me keep track of the book details, summary, and skills covered. I love reflecting on my notes to see the incredible literature and diversity my students read!
Incredible New Picture Books for 2022
These new releases are the perfect way to start the new year!
When a brother and sister are stuck inside, they recall their grandmother’s advice. She told them to use their brilliant minds, close their eyes, and believe in something. Their imaginations take them on a full day of adventure as they do this. With their grandmother’s advice, they go to a time before they were born. Here, they see the strength and resilience their ancestors had to have.
Honestly, students will learn all about having the confidence to face challenges with this story. They will see how being proud and brave helps people create a better world.
Sadly, dads do not get enough credit for all they do in the lives of children. However, from the day a child is born, a dad speaks love with words and actions. Ultimately, dads spend time answering millions of questions, creating fun adventures filled with laughter, and giving the best hugs. Additionally, dads help ensure no monsters are under the bed and teach children to stand up to real ones. Ultimately, dads can share lessons from the past to help children fight for equality and justice. The remarkable bond between a child and dad is irreplaceable.
Thankfully, this story will help everyone appreciate all that dads do. From hugs to teaching life skills, dads are always ready to ensure their little ones lead the best life possible.
Here is another beautiful book by author Joanna Ho (Eyes That Kiss in the Corner). After looking at a drawing from a friend, an Asian boy notices his eyes look different. Thankfully, a conversation with his dad helps the boy realize his eyes rise to the sky and stars. Thus, they shine like sunlight. However, that also means his eyes can see traces of life that happened to his family members. Here, he understands more about diversity and how important it is to be you.
This is a great book to teach students to see their true power and strength. No matter what is going on, it helps students focus on themselves and see how incredible they are.
These new picture books for 2022 will be picks students always remember. Between the representation in the illustrations to the powerful meaning, students will love every minute of the lessons.
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