Picture books can serve as a wonderful window for young readers into the worlds and cultures of other people (and themselves!), which is why for this week’s Butler Bookshelf, we’re focusing on picture books about culture and traditions. Our feature pick is With You in Spirit: A Qing Ming Story by Jenny Liao and illustrated by Lenny Wen. The young protagonist in this story celebrates Qing Ming, or Tomb Sweeping Day, as she remembers and honors her late grandfather.

Check out more picture books on culture and traditions below!

With You in Spirit: A Qing Ming Story
Jenny Liao
Illustrated by Lenny Wen
Random House Children’s Books/Alfred A. Knopf
Available now!

A Ramadan Night
Nadine Presley
Illustrated by Asma Enayeh
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing/Salaam Reads
Available now!

Jeong is Jeong
Jessica Yoon
Illustrated by Michelle Lee
Random House Children’s Books/Make Me A World
Available now!

Something Sweet: A Sitting Shiva Story
Leslea Newman
Illustrated by Sarita Rich
Charlesbridge
Available now!

Sometimes We Pray
Mary Wagley Copp
Illustrated by Felishia Henditirto
Charlesbridge
Available now!