**January 2021 Staff Picks**

By Caroline O'Connor | January 1 2021 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralGiftPop Culture

New year, new you, new books!

Full list HERE!

Dr. Seuss's Thank You for Being Green: And Speaking for the Trees
Dr. Seuss's Thank You for Being Green: And Speaking for the Trees
Dr. Seuss
9780593123294
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Lorax and thank someone who cares for the Earth with this small hardcover gift book featuring art by Dr. Seuss! An ideal choice instead of a greeting card, it includes unrhymed lines of appreciation for helping the Lorax to speak for the trees!
$9.99 US
Jan 05, 2021
5-1/2 x 6-3/4
Hardcover
32 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 7 and up
Cool Cuts
Cool Cuts
Mechal Renee Roe
9780593177976
This bright and joyful board book celebrating boys with cool, natural black hair will have little ones everywhere repeating its inspiring chorus: "I am born to be awesome!"
$8.99 US
Jan 05, 2021
6 x 7-1/2
Board Book
28 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Trailblazers: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Raising Theater to New Heights
Kurtis Scaletta
9780593124468
Meet history's trailblazers! Get inspired by the true story of the creator of the Broadway blockbuster, Hamilton! A biography series for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level.
$7.99 US
Jan 05, 2021
5-3/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
192 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 8-12 years
Welcome to California (Welcome To)
Welcome to California (Welcome To)
Asa Gilland
9780593178232
Welcome to California! We're glad you're here! Introducing a new series of picture books about each US state!
$10.99 US
Jan 05, 2021
8 x 8
Hardcover
32 Pages
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years

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