Every Monday Mabel: (Caldecott Honor)

Mabel’s week revolves around an early-morning wait: each Monday, she sets herself up by the window for something her family doesn’t yet understand. The reveal is tied to a familiar neighborhood sight and to the book’s celebration of community helpers. With its focus on a child’s anticipation and a family sharing in her enthusiasm, the story turns an everyday encounter into the center of a weekly tradition. The transportation subject and picture-book format give the premise a clear connection to vehicles and the people who serve a community.