It Takes a Village (Simon & Schuster, $19.99) to build a playground, and it takes “every one of us to help.” Hillary Rodham Clinton reminds our youngest citizens that they are instrumental in creating a just and peaceful future,” a future that “includes all kinds of families.” Marla Frazee’s beautiful illustrations combine seamlessly with the text and demonstrate the potential for a hardworking community to achieve something beautiful. Clinton reminds readers that “when the news is grim or the odds seem long,” we must remember what we are truly fighting for. A picture book with a timely but lasting message, It Takes a Village is an essential addition to any home or library. Ages 3-7.