Creating your library — whether it’s curating your own bookshelf or exploring literature through community library rentals — is important for every child’s growth and development. Kids can learn about empathy and diversity through fun stories, all while refining different skill sets!

The Toy Insider’s Little Library series will highlight five books at the end of each month that will fill your home with laughter, love, and learning

Here are our favorite stories from the Olympics-filled, warm summer month of July.


FLYING HIGH

This picture book bounces through Simone Biles' life and career as a gymnastics Olympian!

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  • MSRP:
  • $18.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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BUTTERFLY ON THE WIND

Kids can read along as Aurora, a young Deaf girl, struggles with American Sign Language (ASL) before the talent show. After seeing and signing the word for "butterfly," she sends a magical butterfly around the world — this inspires Deaf people from all cultures to add their own and it gives her strength! The story…

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  • MSRP:
  • $18.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SPARROW LOVES BIRDS

The main character, Sparrow, loves birds and birdwatching! Kids can learn about different birds and learn to understand nature, animals, and more with this picture book.

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  • MSRP:
  • $18.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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GORGEOUSLY ME!

Kids will discover the power of being themselves in this picture book by Queer Eye star and hairstylist Jonathan Van Ness.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SESAME STREET FURRY FRIENDS FOREVER: ELMO & TANGO

Families can follow Elmo and his puppy Tango as they sing and play together.

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  • MSRP:
  • $8.99
  • Age:
  • 3 MOS +

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About the author

Samantha Connell

Samantha Connell

Samantha is an Assistant Editor for The Toy Book, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Insider. She loves to write, craft, watch Pride and Prejudice, and play with her adorable dog, Willow. She is a Ravenclaw, Star Wars fan (prequels included), and Clemson alumna. She also thinks that she is the favorite aunt.

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