Pride Is Love

In an affectionately rendered board book that establishes a multifaceted definition of Pride, a child makes flower crowns with two queer-coded caretakers before heading to a city parade. Each page includes short declarations from Moreno about what Pride encapsulates, from “believing. You are enough exactly as you are” to “speaking up” because “Your ideas are important.” Meanwhile, the story unfurls visually in Nakul P.’s smooth, painterly style, which steadily increases light and color until the trio arrives at the lively event. Together, word and image emphasize overarching themes of celebration, individual brightness, and unequivocal support. Characters are portrayed with a variety of abilities, body types, and skin tones. Ages up to 3. (Apr.)