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Joe Arco Iris y yo
Par Maria Diaz Strom. 1999
In Spanish. An endearing story of a young girl and her blind neighbor that celebrates friendship and the power of…
imagination.Eloise likes colors. Her friend Rainbow Joe likes colors too, but Rainbow Joe is blind. So Eloise tells him about the colors she mixes and the fantastic animals she paints. When Rainbow Joe says he can imagine and mix colors too, Eloise is puzzled. How can a blind man see colors? she wonders. One Sunday on their way to church Eloise and Mama run into Rainbow Joe, who tells them he has a surprise for them. When they return, Rainbow Joe starts to play his saxophone. Suddenly colors begin to fly-big red notes, little yellow notes, bright orange notes. The music fills the sky. Translated from Rainbow Joe and Me, Joe Arco Iris y yo tells an endearing story that celebrates friendship and the power of imagination.This Little Kitty in the Garden
Par Karen Obuhanych. 2024
Spring is blooming, and what better way for rascally kittens to celebrate than by causing mischief in the garden in…
this charming picture book!Spring has sprung on Sakura Way.The five little kittles will garden today!Read along as these frisky felines plant seeds, pounce and play, claw and climb, and splish, splash and swirl—until they end their day asleep in the garden bed. Filled with bright and playful illustrations, here is an adorable picture book that introduces kids to the wonders of spring as they spend time in the garden with these delightful cats—all brimming with cattitude. Here is a picture book sure to charm cat lovers and kids alike.The Last Stand
Par Antwan Eady. 2024
The author of Nigel and the Moon, delivers a tender intergenerational story inspired by his childhood in the rural south.…
Here's a farm stand that represents the importance of family, community, and hope.Every stand has a story.This one is mine. Saturday is for harvesting. And one little boy is excited to work alongside his Papa as they collect eggs, plums, peppers and pumpkins to sell at their stand in the farmer's market. Of course, it's more than a farmer's market. Papa knows each customer's order, from Ms. Rosa's pumpkins to Mr. Johnny's peppers. And when Papa can't make it to the stand, his community gathers around him, with dishes made of his own produce.Heartwarming illustrations complement the lyrical text in this poignant picture book that reveals a family's pride in their work, and reminds us to harvest love and hope from those around us.101 Silly Easter Jokes for Kids
Par Editors of Ulysses Press. 2024
101 Silly Easter Jokes for Kids is filled with funny knock-knocks, egg-cellent puns, and delightful gut-busters that kids will love…
reading, sharing, and telling.Discover the ultimate laugh-out-loud joke book for kids that's all about celebrating Easter! Inside, kids will find clean, fun jokes like: What is the Easter Bunny's favorite state capital? Albunny, New York! What did the silly kid eat on Easter? Hot cross puns. Why did the Easter Bunny have to fire the assistant duck? Because he kept quacking all the eggs! What do you call a rabbit who works in a bakery? A yeaster bunny! What do you call a chocolate Easter bunny that was out in the sun too long? A runny bunny. . . . .And many more!Marina's Turf (Isla of Adventure #7)
Par Dela Costa. 2024
In the seventh Isla of Adventure chapter book, Isla helps a lost baby dolphin! When a lost baby dolphin washes…
ashore calling for help, Isla prepares to use her animal-speaking ability to assist in any way she can. What she doesn&’t expect is for a boy her age to beat her to the job! Not only that, but Isla can&’t understand a single thing the dolphin says. Could it be that Isla&’s out of her depth? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Isla of Adventure chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.The Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real
Par Margery Williams. 2024
Littles ones can now cherish this classic, beloved story of how one special toy becomes real in a new board…
book edition of The Velveteen Rabbit. Just as the boy loves the Velveteen Rabbit so much that the toy becomes real, young readers will treasure this adorable, abridged board book edition of the beloved classic by Margery Williams. Follow a beloved toy who goes from comforting his boy in sickness to being cast out into the world cold and alone to finally being turned into a real rabbit in this timeless children's story. The work of best-selling illustrator Don Daily brings this vivid retelling of the enduring classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, to life.Everyone's favorite curious monkey George explores the wonderful world of colors by dying Easter eggs with friends in the Level…
Two I Can Read based on the Curious George TV show.George explores the wonderful world of color, but can he do it without getting messy? While dyeing eggs with Steve and Betsy, George accidentally falls into a pot of food coloring and turns yellow! Remembering his promise to the man with the yellow hat to stay clean, George experiments with the different dye colors to see which ones he can mix to turn him brown again. But can George right things before his friend returns to find a multicolored monkey? The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal’s streaming platform.Curious George Colors Eggs is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.Egg-Drop Blues
Par Jacqueline Turner Banks. 2003
The Spinner Prince (Pride Wars)
Par Matt Laney. 2018
The Library of Alexandria
Par Kelly Trumble. 2003
"a stirring account...performs a worthy task in bringing a fabled institution of learning up from the footnotes." KIRKUS REVIEWS Kirkus…
Reviews"It's hard to find an untouched topic in children's nonfiction, but this comes close...a useful support for curriculum" BOOKLIST Booklist, ALA"a dramatic tableau...antiquity hounds will find a bundle of information, acessibly packaged." THE BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"well-organized and thorough resource...a unique and timely celebration of age-old passion for and preservation of ideas." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL School Library Journal —Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein: Based on a True Story
Par Jennifer Roy, Ali Fadhil. 2018
"What strikes are the mundane aspects of the brief war: going out to play and explore a familiar but ruined…
neighborhood, the boredom and fear of awaiting scheduled airstrikes, living with uncertainty about loved ones returning home. Still, there&’s room for optimism and humor despite Fadhil&’s harrowing experience."—Booklist "Roy (Jars of Hope) and Fadhil, an interpreter during Hussein&’s trial, offer a window into what Ali calls &“the true Iraq&” and a disturbing but accessible portrait of a civilian child&’s perspective on war."-Publishers Weekly "This blending of biography, historical fiction, and realistic fiction paints a vivid portrait of daily family life in Iraq and the trials many faced."--School Library Journal —A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
Par Hannah Holt. 2022
Packed with information, hilariously but accurately (well...except for the chickens) illustrated, Hannah Holt and Korwin Briggs' A History of Underwear…
with Professor Chicken is sure to wedge its way into the annals of history-based picture books.From Paleolithic loincloths to Henry VIII's wives wearing underwear on their heads to Mary Walker, a civil war surgeon who was arrested for wearing men's underwear and clothing to better work on patients, this book surveys the vast and fascinating history of our most private clothing.Modeled by chickens, we trace the history of underwear from the very first discovery- a paleolithic nomad whose body was found completely preserved in ice. From there, we look across time and culture in this completely accessible, new take on boring old nonfiction picture books.I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
Par Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson. 2023
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERI Love You More Than You'll Ever Know is a touching and heartfelt ode about the…
way we feel for our children, by award-winning actors of stage and screen Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, and illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz.Do you remember when we first met?It was a moment I won’t soon forget.Your sparkling aura. Your crooked grin!Do you remember, my trusted friend?When I count all my blessings, you’re always number one.Sweetest of all is, we’ve only just begun.The love we feel for our children never wavers. From the moment a baby is born, through the good times and the bad, from the silly moments to the warm embraces, this love is bigger than what we can put into words.This beautiful book is a comforting and lyrical refrain about the bonds we form with the children to whom we are closest in our lives.There’s No Place Like Hope
Par Janet Lawler. 2024
There’s no place like hope, where possible lives, where people are helpful and everyone gives.If you’re feeling scared or sad,…
happy or helpful—hope will guide you. It’s not always easy. And sometimes having hope means being brave, or determined, or kind. At the end of the day, hope is where better will be.This sweet, rhythmic picture book is a gentle yet powerful exploration of how hope makes us loving, courageous, and connected to one another.Homegrown
Par DeAnn Wiley. 2024
A touching and stunningly illustrated ode to the homes—and loved ones—that raise us, perfect for fans of Black Is a…
Rainbow Color, Saturday, and Last Stop on Market Street.While her mother puts the finishing touches on her twists, a young girl asks what it means to be "homegrown". Touring precious memories and lively rooms warmed by family, Mama and Granny explain that home isn't just a place, but rather a reflection of people who support and love one another.With lush, cozy illustrations, Homegrown is a beautiful author-illustrator debut picture book that reminds us to lift up the places—and people—we call home.The Three Little Tardigrades
Par Sandra Fay. 2024
In this hilarious retelling of "The Three Little Pigs", three little tardigrades set out to find a home that's just…
right for them—all while watching out for the Big Hairy Wolf Spider.Gavin, Colin, and Doug live on a cozy little drop of H2O until one day, their mother tells them it’s time for them to grow up and leave home. In search of the perfect place to settle down, the three little tardigrades (also known as "moss piglets") journey to an underwater ice cave, an erupting volcano, and even the moon! They can survive under extreme conditions, but can they avoid the Big Hairy Wolf Spider. . .?Humor and scientific facts about these resilient microscopic creatures come together to remix a beloved story–with an unexpected twist (and tons of laughs)!Includes material at the end of the book with detailed information about tardigrades, a glossary of terms from the book, and more science for eager young readers.Coretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King
Par Coretta Scott King. 2024
Celebrate the life of the extraordinary civil and human rights activist Coretta Scott King with this picture book adaptation of…
her critically acclaimed adult memoir.This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King––wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; founder of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center); architect of the MLK, Jr. legacy; and global leader in movements for civil and human rights as well as peace. Learn about how a girl born in the segregated deep south became a global leader at the forefront of the peace movement and an unforgettable champion of social change. Resilience, bravery, and joy lie at the center of this timeless story about fighting for justice against all odds.Time to Make Art
Par Jeff Mack. 2024
Does art have to be perfect? Where do you begin? This inspiring picture book about making art doubles as an…
introduction to the multifaceted and diverse global history of art empowering readers to get creative.Awed by the endless possibilities, a young girl begins asking meaningful questions about creating art. Her questions are answered by a diverse group of artists throughout time and history: from the earliest cave painters to the most recent digital illustrators. Rethinking the familiar Western European timeline of art history, this book introduces readers to diverse works from every era and continent in a playful and inspiring way.Making both art history and art making accessible to all, Time to Make Art nourishes creativity, encouraging young readers to see the artist in themselves.The Fish of Small Wishes
Par Elana K. Arnold. 2024
Fall in love with a modern fairy tale inspired by a Jewish family memory in this magical picture book by…
award-winning picture book creators Elana K. Arnold and Magdalena Mora.Once, there was a girl named Kiki, who found a fish on the asphalt.The fish was very hot and very dry.But when Kiki put it in the bathtub, it started swimming, and growing, and . . . speaking?"I want to grant you a wish for saving me," it said.A wish-granting fish!Alas, this fish was only a fish of small wishes, and Kiki’s wish was too big.Unless . . . there was a way for both their dreams to come true.Follow Kiki and the wish-granting fish in this contemporary fairy-tale perfect for fans of A Big Mooncake for Little Star and Carmela Full of Wishes.Threads: Zlata’s Ukrainian Shirt
Par Lina Maslo. 2024
Threads is an inspiring picture book about a girl’s survival of the 1930s Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, messaging hope, pride for one's…
heritage, and context for today's War in Ukraine.The threads on Zlata’s beautiful birthday blouse were knotted by her mother’s hands. “Red is for love, and black is for sadness,” her Papa says. Her Mama warns her not to show it off. Ever since the Communists came from Russia to Ukraine, they prohibited the teaching of Ukrainian culture. They’ve even taken the grain from Zlata's family's fields. But despite the danger, her parents refuse to give up their art, language, or beliefs.As Zlata works to help her community survive, she finds that the dream of freedom is stitched deeper into the Ukrainian spirit than she could ever imagine.Drawing from her own family’s experience in the 1932-33 Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, Lina Maslo weaves a thoughtful story that dares us not the forget the pain of the past as it informs the present conflict in Ukraine and inspires hope for the future.