On The Thread’s Ask a Bookseller series, we talk to independent booksellers all over the country to find out what books they’re most excited about right now. 

The State Fair is in its last hurrah through Labor Day, and the new school year is gearing up. This week, we’re combining both those energies with a local picture book recommendation recorded live at the fair.

Pallas Erdrich of Birchbark Books in Minneapolis recommends “Dahlia’s Make a Difference Day,” written by Jackie Brown and illustrated by Peyton Stark, both of Minneapolis.

Dahlia, who loves gardens, discovers an injured bunny. She raises money to help the bunny and local wildlife by making and selling cupcakes. Not only does her family help, but she finds other kids in her neighborhood have their stands to support causes they care about, too.

The pictures are expressive and joyful in this sweet book about how kids can make a difference.

You can listen to the State Fair Ask a Bookseller event Monday at noon on MPR News.