Fourteen emotion-centered, meditative questions paired with evocative illustrations are posed to encourage young children to view the Earth with empatFourteen emotion-centered, meditative questions paired with evocative illustrations are posed to encourage young children to view the Earth with empathy. ...more
Mia's journaling helps her cope with the negative feelings she experiences from her parents' divorce. Includes helpful tips to children for keeping a Mia's journaling helps her cope with the negative feelings she experiences from her parents' divorce. Includes helpful tips to children for keeping a journal. ...more
In this insect world, the loyal customers of a honeybee-owned bakery come to the rescue when the kitchen is upended. Great, whimsical illustrations byIn this insect world, the loyal customers of a honeybee-owned bakery come to the rescue when the kitchen is upended. Great, whimsical illustrations by Alison Jay....more
A beautifully written and illustrated story based upon a story from Rachel Carson's life and her encounters with her great-nephew and adopted son RogeA beautifully written and illustrated story based upon a story from Rachel Carson's life and her encounters with her great-nephew and adopted son Roger with remarkable natural wonders....more
A busy, lively rhyming celebration of parades for such occasions as Mardi Gras, Chinese New Year, St. Patrick's Day, and Pride Day.A busy, lively rhyming celebration of parades for such occasions as Mardi Gras, Chinese New Year, St. Patrick's Day, and Pride Day....more
Bear and his pals zip around the wonderfully whimsical oversize forest world of Whiskers Hollow. Great detailed illustrations rendered pen, ink, and gBear and his pals zip around the wonderfully whimsical oversize forest world of Whiskers Hollow. Great detailed illustrations rendered pen, ink, and gouache....more
A stand-alone picture book version of a story from Tan's previously published Tales from Outer Suburbia.A stand-alone picture book version of a story from Tan's previously published Tales from Outer Suburbia....more
In this picture book rendition of Harding’s 2015 adult memoir, a house built in the twentieth century near Berlin, is home to four families over the yIn this picture book rendition of Harding’s 2015 adult memoir, a house built in the twentieth century near Berlin, is home to four families over the years. Harding's text is complemented with Britta Teckentrup’s evocative textured and layered mixed-media illustrations....more
Four unaccompanied migrant children cross paths on their long, dangerous journey north through Mexico to the United States border in this ode to the pFour unaccompanied migrant children cross paths on their long, dangerous journey north through Mexico to the United States border in this ode to the power of hope and connection even in the face of uncertainty and fear. Representing the approximately 50,000 unaccompanied minors fleeing the systemic violence of Central America’s "Northern Triangle" that comprises Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala are Rodrigo, a fourteen-year-old escaping Honduran violence; Alessandra, a ten-year-old Guatemalan whose first language is Q'eqchi'; and Salvadoran siblings Laura and Nando. Though their reasons for making the trip are different and the journey northward is perilous, the four children band together, finding strength in one another as they share the dreams of their past and the hopes for their future. Complementing the powerful text are Susan Guevara's stunning illustrations....more
The informative and celebratory verse text touches on many aspects of seagulls’ lives, such as feeding, preening, nesting, and flight. Digital illustrThe informative and celebratory verse text touches on many aspects of seagulls’ lives, such as feeding, preening, nesting, and flight. Digital illustrations capture the birds in action in different settings. ...more
A poignant, hauntingly illustrated story about four hundred children who sailed for Morelia, Mexico in 1937 to flee the violence of the Spanish Civil A poignant, hauntingly illustrated story about four hundred children who sailed for Morelia, Mexico in 1937 to flee the violence of the Spanish Civil War. With home unsafe and Mexico welcoming refugees by the thousands, each child packed a suitcase and boarded the Mexique, expecting to return home in a few months. With Franco's victory, however, the children's temporary exile became permanent. A little-known true story told from the perspective of one child on this journey in a sparse verse text. Originally published in Mexico. ...more
A learned scientist's encyclopedic knowledge about tigers is of no help when he encounters one in the wild. Delightfully deadpan with lovely intricateA learned scientist's encyclopedic knowledge about tigers is of no help when he encounters one in the wild. Delightfully deadpan with lovely intricate illustrations making creative use of color. Originally published in France. ...more
Wonderful use of metaphors and similes in this delightful celebration of brown skin color with a boy describing the many beautiful hues of his family,Wonderful use of metaphors and similes in this delightful celebration of brown skin color with a boy describing the many beautiful hues of his family, including his own—gingerbread....more
On her daily bike ride with her dad, a bird-loving little girl passes an old woman who frightens her until she discovers that they are kindred spiritsOn her daily bike ride with her dad, a bird-loving little girl passes an old woman who frightens her until she discovers that they are kindred spirits. A gentle, lovely story about jumping to conclusions....more
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