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2025 2x2s

Texas 2x2 Lists

A Pinecone! by Helen Yoon (Illustrator)
Call Number: JUV PZ7.1.Y65 Pin 2024

ISBN: 9781536226263

Publication Date: 2024-09-10

TLA 2x2, 2025
Daddy is a bit distracted on their autumn walk, while his curious child only has eyes for one of nature's small wonders: a pinecone! And look, another pinecone! And another! In fact, she could gather an entire collection -- an entire extended family -- of pinecones if she wanted to (and she wants to!). But what then?
Ahoy! by Sophie Blackall
Call Number: JUV PZ7.B5319 Ah 2024

ISBN: 9780593429396

Publication Date: 2024-04-02

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure -- all without leaving the living room!
Go and Get with Rex by David LaRochelle; Mike Wohnoutka (Illustrator)
Call Number: JUV PZ7.L3234 Go 2024

ISBN: 9781536222067

Publication Date: 2024-05-07

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
Jack, Jill, and Rex are excited to play a game of Go and Get! The rules are simple: on the count of three, each player must go and get something that begins with a certain letter. While Jack's and Jill's picks always fit the bill (What starts with F? Frog! Fish!), Rex keeps getting it wrong (a duck?)--or does he?
I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff; Julie Kwon (Illustrator)
Call Number: JUV PZ7.1.L8456 Iam 2024

ISBN: 9780593462911

Publication Date: 2024-08-27

TLA 2x2 Selection
Jack wants to write an apology after hurting Zoe's feelings, but he cannot seem to find the right words.
Lefty by Mo Willems; Dan. Santat (Illustrator)
Call Number: JUV GN233 .W55 2024

ISBN: 9781454951483

Publication Date: 2024-12-03

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
Did you know, there was a time when people could get in trouble -- really, really BIG trouble -- for being LEFT-HANDED!? It's true! Lefty and Righty hand out the facts in a theatrical performance that spans the ages. Once upon a time, left was considered wrong . . . but now, left or right, it's all alright. (And there are scissors for everyone!)
Look by Gabi Snyder; Samantha Cotterill (Illustrator)
Call Number: JUV PZ7.1.S65746 Lo 2024

ISBN: 9781665905404

Publication Date: 2024-04-16

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
If you really look, you never know what the world might give you to see. The natural world is full of patterns to enjoy for those who can ground themselves, be mindful, and truly see.
Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli
Call Number: JUV PZ7.P6898 Lu 2023

ISBN: 9780593649770

Publication Date: 2024-02-06

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
Susan the duck keeps feeling unlucky, so when a wolf shows up with gifts she has won it seems like her luck is turning around, but soon she realizes the wolf's intentions may not be as helpful as she imagined.
Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm by Lindsay H. Metcalf; Xin Li (Illustrator)
Call Number: JUV SB453 .M4833 2024

ISBN: 9781635925913

Publication Date: 2024-04-09

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
Discover how both outdoor and indoor farms sustainably grow the food we eat throughout the year in this vibrant, rhyming picture book.
Pickle Words by April Pulley Sayre; Jialei Sun (Illustrator)
Call Number: JUV TX805 .S29 2024

ISBN: 9781623543624

Publication Date: 2024-07-16

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
Rhyming poetry celebrates the pickling process and all things pickled, including cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, and more. The art tells the story of a diverse neighborhood that comes together to share family recipes and pickle poetry. Back matter includes a recipe, scientific information, and a visual glossary of pickles from around the world
Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan (Illustrator)
Call Number: JUV PZ7.1.H364224 Sp 2024

ISBN: 9780063289475

Publication Date: 2024-03-19

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
Breaking News: Wishing Well broken! The townspeople of Bad Göodsburg are up in arms. With their beloved well busted, none of their important, generous, kindhearted wishes are coming true! Time to send that good-for-nothing newsboy to investigate.
We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang
Call Number: JUV PZ7.1.F265 We 2024

ISBN: 9781774882023

Publication Date: 2024-08-06

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2025
When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their "car". No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they "make business", "play sportsball" and "wear hat". As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high.

100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli by David LaRochelle; Lian Cho (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.L3234 Aah 2023

ISBN: 9780525555445

Publication Date: 2023-04-04

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
High on a mountain live 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli. When a tremendous wind blows half the dragons away, ten others sail off to become professional surfers in Hawaii. The oldest and youngest dragons take a train to New York City to start their own heavy metal band. And a mysterious wizard turns four more into a unicorn, a werewolf, a zombie, and a tiny pink poodle. Now how many dragons are left?
Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.D6934 Be 2023

ISBN: 9780316312264

Publication Date: 2023-01-17

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
Finn is in a bad mood, so his grandfather takes him on a walk in the forest, and tells him about all the things that are beneath the surface of plants and animals--and even people.
Boop! by Bea Birdsong; Linzie Hunter (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.B5427 Bo 2023

ISBN: 9780063214804

Publication Date: 2023-06-20

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
There are so many snoots to boop! Snoots attached to big dogs and little dogs and dogs with beards and those without. Are you ready to boop ALL the snoots?
Butt or Face? by Kari Lavelle
Call Number: Available online

ISBN: 9781728271170

Publication Date: 2023-07-11

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
Weird animals are introduced with a close-up photo. Kids must guess: are they seeing seeing ... um ... err ... the bottom or the top? On every reveal page, kids can enjoy the animals’ complete photos and fascinating scientific facts, which explain how the critters’ camouflage and trickery help them to engage with their habitats. Can YOU tell a butt from a face?
Catside up, Catside Down by Anna Hrachovec
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.H6945 Cat 2023

ISBN: 9781250841261

Publication Date: 2023-09-26

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
In this charming introduction to prepositions, a collection of cozy, knitted cats find themselves in silly situations and PAW-sitively hilarious positions.
Friends Beyond Measure by Lalena Fisher (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.F5683 Fr 2023

ISBN: 9780063210523

Publication Date: 2023-02-28

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
Ana and Harwin’s friendship has been off the charts since day one! But when Harwin learns her family is going to move far away, the duo isn’t sure how their friendship can survive the move.
How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich in 17 Easy Steps by Bambi Edlund
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.E35 How 2023

ISBN: 9781771475167

Publication Date: 2023-09-15

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
It’s lunch time and all of the animals are hungry. In fact, you’re feeling hungry too, and you know exactly what to make. Delicious peanut butter sandwiches for everyone. You start by checking your recipe-- and who knew that making a peanut butter sandwich could be so complicated?! You gather the critters and a few necessary items (the peanuts and bread of course, and you can’t forget the accordion and wooden clogs!), and then you get started! All the characters in this hilarious how-to have an important role in the making of this lunchtime staple.
Just One Flake by Travis Jonker
Call Number: Available online

ISBN: 9781647006037

Publication Date: 2023-10-10

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
Determined to catch a perfect snowflake, Liam sticks out his tongue and tries a number of tricks, all to no avail, but after giving it one last shot, he grabs one in an unexpected way.
Mister Kitty Is Lost! by Greg Pizzoli
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.P6898 Mi 2023

ISBN: 9780316056540

Publication Date: 2023-01-17

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
A child and dog search for a lost pet, Mister Kitty, as the child describes what Mister Kitty looks like to the reader.
More Than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean by Roz MacLean (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.M24 Mo 2023

ISBN: 9781250864505

Publication Date: 2023-09-05

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though. At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging.
Mr. S by Monica Arnaldo (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.A733964 Mr 2023

ISBN: 9780063003958

Publication Date: 2023-06-13

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2024
When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words "Mr. S" on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
No Fair! by Jacob Grant (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780593117699

Publication Date: 2023-03-14

TLA 2x2 Selection
Pablo and his dad are ready for a fun day together at the farmer’s market--what’s better than a bike ride, doughnuts, and hot apple cider? But Pablo’s dad says that everything Pablo picks out is too big for him. It’s just no fair! What if he was in charge and his dad was the kid, Pablo wonders. And his dad stops to think about it, too. This light-hearted but thoughtful look at fairness introduces a important subject that everyone encounters throughout their lives.

A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis
Call Number: [Juv.] QK731 .P599 2022

ISBN: 9780823448920

Publication Date: 2022-06-21

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2023
An educational picture book about the life cycle of a sunflower.
Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty; David Roberts (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ8.3.M459574 Bat 2021

ISBN: 9781452142708

Publication Date: 2022-02-08

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2023
Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the baby--and the house is in chaos.
Berry Song by Michaela Goade
ISBN: 9780316494175

Publication Date: 2022-07-19

Caldecott Honor Book, 2023
American Indian Youth Lit Picture Book Honor, 2024
As a young Tlingit girl collects wild berries over the seasons, she sings with her Grandmother as she learns to speak to the land and listen when the land speaks back.
Big Truck Little Island by Chris Van Dusen (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ8.3.V335 Bi 2022

ISBN: 9781536203936

Publication Date: 2022-05-03

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2023
When a big truck and its big load get stuck on a narrow road, traffic on the little island comes to a halt. Some cars need to go south and some have to travel north. How will Meg get to her swim meet? What about Barry’s ballet class? Luckily, the kids come up with an ingenious solution: why not just swap cars?
Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme by Avery Monsen; Abby Hanlon (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.M63995 Che 2022

ISBN: 9780759554825

Publication Date: 2022-03-15

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2023
Rhyming has always come easily to Chester van Chime. But one day he loses his gift and struggles to find the right words,
Endlessly Ever After by Laurel Snyder; Dan Santat (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ8.3.S683 En 2022

ISBN: 9781452144825

Publication Date: 2022-04-19

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2023
In this rhyming mash-up of many fairy tales, the reader is invited to follow Rosie down the many possible paths which may lead to a sleeping maiden, a hungry wolf, a girl locked in a tower, or a goose that lays golden eggs--but with some luck, and some smart choices, Rosie may save herself and her fellow fairy tale characters.
Mina by Matthew Forsythe (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.F663 Min 2022

ISBN: 9781481480413

Publication Date: 2022-02-15

Mina the mouse is very upset when her father brings home a pet "squirrel" that she is certain is a cat.
Pizza!: A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] TX770.P58 P63 2022

ISBN: 9780425291078

Publication Date: 2022-08-09

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2023
Bursting with color and fun facts, this delightful history of pizza takes readers through time and around the globe to serve up the real story of the world’s favorite food.
Powwow Day by Traci Sorell; Madelyn Goodnight (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.S6777 Po 2022

ISBN: 9781580899482

Publication Date: 2022-02-08

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2023
Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year’s tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration--but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again.

Bodies Are Cool by Tyler Feder (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ8.3.F313 Bod 2021

ISBN: 9780593112625

Publication Date: 2021-06-01

Celebrate bodies of all shapes, sizes, ages and colors, with different kinds of hair, eyes, spots, scars, and more.
Brains! Not Just a Zombie Snack by Stacy McAnulty; Matthew Rivera (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] QP376 .M119 2021

ISBN: 9781250304049

Publication Date: 2021-08-31

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2022
A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this . . . picture book.
Don't Hug Doug by Carrie Finison; Daniel Wiseman (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.F5358 Don 2021

ISBN: 9781984813022

Publication Date: 2021-01-26

Doug prefers not to be hugged, but there are a variety of other ways his loved ones can show him affection.
Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.T29 Me 2021

ISBN: 9780062878014

Publication Date: 2021-02-02

Caldecott Honor Book, 2022
TLA 2x2, 2022
Follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith.
My First Day by Phùng Nguyên Quang; Huynh Kim Liên
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.P532 My 2021

ISBN: 9780593306260

Publication Date: 2021-02-16

TLA 2x2, 2022
An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar, facing challenges along the way. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination.
One-Osaurus, Two-osaurus by Kim Norman; Pierre Collet-Derby (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ8.3.N7498 On 2021

ISBN: 9781536201796

Publication Date: 2021-03-23

TLA 2x2, 2022
With big, bold numerals, an array of dinosaurs in comical poses, and a humorous twist at the end, this tribute to a child’s imagination makes learning numbers a gigantic treat.
Wonder Walkers by Micha Archer (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.A728 Wo 2021

ISBN: 9780593109649

Publication Date: 2021

Caldecott Honor Book, 2022
Two curious children go for a walk, asking imaginative questions about the natural beauty that surrounds them

Federico and the Wolf by Rebecca J. Gomez; Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ8.3.G585613 Fed 2020

ISBN: 9781328567789

Publication Date: 2020-05-19

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2021
First Day Critter Jitters by Jory John; Liz Climo (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.J62168 Fir 2020

ISBN: 9780735228559

Publication Date: 2020-07-07

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2021
It’s almost the first day of school, and the animals are nervous. Somebody else is nervous too. It’s their teacher, the armadillo! But by the next day, the animals have all figured out how to help one another through their jitters. School isn’t so scary after all!
A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett; Shawn Harris (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.B26615 Po 2020

ISBN: 9781536203967

Publication Date: 2020-10-13

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2021
See the Cat: Three Stories about a Dog by David LaRochelle; Mike Wohnoutka (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.L3234 Se 2020

ISBN: 9781536204278

Publication Date: 2020-09-08

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2021
The Three Billy Goats Buenos by Susan Middleton Elya; Miguel Ordóñez (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ8.3.E514 Thr 2020

ISBN: 9780399547393

Publication Date: 2020-03-03

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2021
Up on Bob by Mary Sullivan
Call Number: Ebook

ISBN: 9780358167211

Publication Date: 2020-02-11

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2021
What Do You Do If You Work at the Zoo? by Steve Jenkins; Robin Page
Call Number: [Juv.] QL50.5 .J46 2020

ISBN: 9780544387591

Publication Date: 2020-04-28

TLA 2x2 Selection, 2021

Cake by Sue Hendra (Illustrator); Paul Linnet
ISBN: 9781534425507

Publication Date: 2019-03-05

In the tradition of I Want My Hat Back, this delicious story from Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet tells the story of a cake who's about to attend his very first party--but he has no idea what's coming! Cake has been invited to his very first birthday party! He buys just the right outfit--including the PERFECT hat. But as the candles on his perfect party hat begin to burn, and the other party guests start to sing, Cake starts to think that this is one party he'd rather not be at...
Not Quite Snow White by Ashley Franklin; Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780062798602

Publication Date: 2019-07-09

A picture book for magical yet imperfect girls everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love, Grace Byers's I Am Enough, and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe. Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance--and she's pretty good at it, too. So when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role. But the other kids think she's "not quite" right to play the role. They whisper, they snicker, and they glare. Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call? Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.
I Am a Tiger by Karl Newson; Ross Collins (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781338349894

Publication Date: 2019-07-30

When is a mouse not a mouse? When he's a tiger of course! This funny story is all about being who you want to be! This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. But when a real tiger shows up, can Mouse keep up his act? With hilarious text by Karl Newson and bright and vivid illustrations from Ross Collins, this uproariously funny, read-aloud picture book encourages children to use their imaginations and be who they want to be! Doesn't everyone want to be a tiger?
The Goose Egg by Liz Wong
ISBN: 9780553511581

Publication Date: 2019-01-22

From the author of Jumpstart's Read for the Record pick Quackers comes the story of Henrietta the Elephant, whose life goes from calm to chaotic when a baby goose comes to stay. Henrietta likes her quiet life. A morning swim, a cup of tea--all is serene. But everything changes when she bumps her head and winds up with a goose egg--a REAL goose egg. Henrietta tries to return the baby goose to the nest, but her flock has flown. It's up to Henrietta to raise her. Goose isn't anything like Henrietta. She's flappy, and noisy, and exhausting. But Henrietta raises that goose right. She teaches her to swim, and to honk, and to fly. When Goose flies off with the other geese, Henrietta is so proud! And then . . . lonely. How quiet her life feels now. But the love you give has a way of coming back to you. And Henrietta has a wonderful surprise in store. . . .
Another by Christian Robinson (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.1.R6363 An 2019

ISBN: 9781534421677

Publication Date: 2019-03-05

An NPR Favorite Book of 2019 A New York Times Best Children's Book of 2019 An NYPL Best Book of 2019 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019 A BookPage Best Picture Book of 2019 A Horn Book Fanfare Selection of 2019 In his eagerly anticipated debut as author-illustrator, Caldecott and Coretta Scott King honoree Christian Robinson brings young readers on a playful, imaginative journey into another world. What if you... encountered another perspective? Discovered another world? Met another you? What might you do?
Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris; LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780316464475

Publication Date: 2019-06-04

Caldecott Honor Book, 2020
Cyril and Pat by Emily Gravett (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781534439504

Publication Date: 2019-05-21

From author-illustrator Emily Gravett comes a warm and funny picture book about friendship and loving someone different from yourself. Cyril is a squirrel. Pat is a rat. They have a lot of adventures and fun together. But no one else thinks they should be friends. In Emily Gravett's brilliantly funny story, two friends learn that some things are more important than being the same, or following others.
Dandy by Ame Dyckman; Charles Santoso (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780316362955

Publication Date: 2019-04-02

From popular author Ame Dyckman and rising star Charles Santoso comes the laugh-out-loud story of a father desperate to destroy the dandelion marring his perfectly manicured lawn, and his daughter's fierce attempts to save it. When Daddy spots a solitary weed in his lawn, he's appalled (along with all of his neighborhood friends). But his daughter Sweetie has fallen in love with the beautiful flower, even going so far as to name it Charlotte. Racing against time and the mockery of his friends, Daddy has to find a way to get rid of the errant dandelion without breaking his little girl's heart.
Duck! by Meg McKinlay; Nathaniel Eckstrom (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781536204223

Publication Date: 2019-08-13

In this funny nod to Chicken Little, a quiet afternoon on the farm might be the scene of a barnyard disaster waiting to happen. When Duck runs around the farm shouting "DUCK!" to the other animals, they grow exasperated as they haughtily explain to Duck which animal is which. Unfortunately, something is falling from the sky. But perhaps "DUCK!" isn't the best warning. Perhaps what Duck should have said is . . . "RUN!"
Give Me Back My Bones! by Kim Norman; Bob Kolar (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9780763688417

Publication Date: 2019-07-16

A silly pirate skeleton seeks to put its bones back together in this rhyming romp beneath the waves. Cast a spyglass 'round here while breakers curl and pound here. There's treasure to be found here -- I feel it in my bones! A stormy night at sea has uncovered some long-buried secrets and surprises. Is that the mast of a shipwreck? A faded pirate hat? And what's that hiding in the sand? A mandible and a clavicle, phalanges and femurs, a tibia and a fibula -- could there be a set of bones scattered across the ocean floor? And who might they belong to? A jaunty rhyme takes readers on an underwater scavenger hunt as a comical skeleton tries to put itself back together piece by piece. Make no bones about it: this rollicking read-aloud will have young ones learning anatomy without even realizing it.
My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero; Zeke Peña (Illustrator)
Call Number: [Juv.] PZ7.Q438 My 2019

ISBN: 9780525553410

Publication Date: 2019-05-14

A celebration of the love between a father and daughter, and of a vibrant immigrant neighborhood, by an award-winning author and illustrator duo. When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she's always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. With vivid illustrations and text bursting with heart, My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl's love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change.

About the 2x2 List

The 2x2 Reading List is curated by the Children's Round Table of the Texas Library Association and contains books for children age two to grade two in order to encourage voluntary reading. You can also review past 2x2 lists.