Children’s Book Week
May 4-10 is Children’s Book Week, honoring the importance of children’s literature in our lives and celebrating the joy of reading.
Indie Bookseller Favorite Picture Books
The Underwearwolf by Gideon Sterer
Who doesn’t love a good story featuring UNDERWEAR? This book will make you laugh out loud, and it will be the perfect gift for that kid in your life who starts giggling at the sound of certain words… like underwear!
– Erika, Righton Books in St Simons Island, GA
A Door Is to Open by Kyo Maclear
This delightful book is also a door–to story, imagination, possibility, inspiration, and a bit of magic in the everyday! This one is perfect for adventurous readers to visit classrooms, warm homes, whales underwater, and more.
– Julie, Hub City Bookshop in Spartanburg, SC
A Pack of Your Own by Maria Nilsson Thore
This heartfelt story made for kids can easily deeply resonate with anyone who has ever felt out of place or alone. It beautifully captures the longing to find a friend.
– Jess, Bookmarks in Winston-Salem, NC
Goldfinches by Mary Oliver
A beautiful book with gorgeous artwork and a gentle, thoughtful tone. It’s a wonderful introduction for kids to a great contemporary poet, while still being meaningful and enjoyable for adults.
– Erika, Righton Books in St Simons Island, GA
Is It Spring? by Kevin Henkes
This book uses simple language and gorgeous drawings to capture the strange push-and-pull of the changing season. Cozy and perfect for reading aloud!
– Charlie, Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
More Indie Bookseller Lists:
Best Picture Books of 2026 from Dad Suggests, Fayetteville, AR
Children’s Books by Florida Authors from Bookends Literature & Libations, Tampa, FL
It’s Never Too Early to Start! from Little Shop of Stories, Decatur, GA
Picture Book Picks from Rachel at Friendly City Books in Columbus, MS
Children’s Spanish & Bilingual Books from Cuentos y Cafe BIPOC Bookstore, Asheville, NC
Laugh Out Loud Children’s Books from The Storybook Shoppe in Bluffton, SC
Find more recommendations at SBR
Featuring reviews of:
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- The Last Movement by Robert Seethaler, reviewed by Kelly, Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, VA
- Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell, reviewed by Kimberly, Square Books in Oxford, MS
- A Death Doula’s Guide to a Meaningful End by Jane K. Callahan, reviewed by Oliver, Epilogue: Books Chocolate Brews in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Young World by Soman Chainani, reviewed by Judith, Octavia Books in New Orleans, LA
- Opting Out by Maia Kobabe, reviewed by Julie, Hub City Bookshop in Spartanburg, SC
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Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman, reviewed by Itzy, M. Judson Booksellers in Greenville, South Carolina
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Bookseller Buzz: Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola, reviewed by Annastasia, The Bottom in Knoxville, Tennessee; Kala, M Judson, Booksellers in Greenville, South Carolina; Jessica, Main Street Books in Davidson, North Carolina; Melissa, E. Shaver, Bookseller in Savannah, Georgia
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