Does your house has a well-loved copy of Duck and Goose somewhere on the shelf? Are there any spine cracked, corners soft from a hundred bedtime reads? You’re going to want to make room for one more. The beloved characters from the Apple TV+ animated series are back for a Halloween adventure, and this hardcover…
Why I Let My Students Play Super Smash Bros (Yes, Really)
When I tell other educators that I use Super Smash Bros. as a tool in my work with teenagers, I usually get one of two reactions: a knowing smile, or a raised eyebrow that says aren’t you supposed to be teaching them something? Fair question. Here’s my answer: I am. For anyone who hasn’t picked…
English and Spanish labels introduce young readers to all the common foods and items found at the grocery store
A bilingual picture book from the Emmy Award–winning creator of El Tigre, featuring a spunky girl on a mission at the local bodega for her grandfather’s birthday. Hola, Lola! To the Bodega has over 100 first words in English and Spanish! Un libro bilingüe, de la creadora de la serie El Tigre: las aventuras de…
Dive In: When You Can Swim Celebrates the Wonder Waiting Beyond Fear
For children who hesitate at the water’s edge, Jack Wong’s When You Can Swim offers something more powerful than swimming lessons. it offers a reason to want to try. Through luminous illustrations and lyrical prose, Wong captures the sensory magic of the natural world: the cool rush of a small waterfall, the amber glow of…
Eat the Rainbow with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle’s beloved Very Hungry Caterpillar is back. This time, he’s hungry for color! The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Rainbow Foods is a brand-new board book that turns the simple joy of eating into a full-spectrum adventure for little ones aged 0–3. Shaped like a rainbow with vibrantly colored page edges, each spread is dedicated to…
Kuplink, Kuplank, Kuplunk! Teaching with Blueberries for Sal
“All the color and flavor of the sea and pine-covered Maine countryside.”—School Library Journal Here are some tips for bringing a beloved classic into your early childhood classroom Few picture books have endured the way Blueberries for Sal has. Since Robert McCloskey first published it in 1948, generations of children have fallen in love with…
Follow Houdini’s spellbinding journey
“[A] compelling and wholly original tale….Pure magic.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Everyone thinks they know Harry Houdini, but have you ever heard about the real secret behind his magic? HOUDINI’S LIBRARY (Knopf Books for Young Readers | ages 4-8), written by Caldecott Honoree Barb Rosenstock and illustrated by Mar Delmar, is on sale now and…
Finding Your Voice: The Story of My Anger by Jasminne Mendez
“A compelling drama with a firecracker protagonist that stuns with its strikingly beautiful writing.” — Kirkus, starred review If you’re looking for a book that meets students exactly where they are — navigating identity, injustice, and the pressure to stay quiet — Jasminne Mendez’s YA debut The Story of My Anger deserves a place on…
Helping Little Ones Feel Ready for the Dentist with Corduroy Goes to the Dentist
If you have a toddler who gets anxious about dental visits — or one who’s about to experience their first trip to the dentist — there’s a sweet new addition to a beloved classic series that might just be your new secret weapon. Corduroy Goes to the Dentist by Don Freeman, illustrated by John Joseph,…
A Little Book with a Big Message for the Youngest Learners
As an African American father who raised three biracial daughters in Idaho, I understand deeply the power of affirmation and positive self-talk in a child’s development. In a state where diversity can sometimes feel scarce, ensuring that my daughters knew their worth, celebrated their identity, and believed in their limitless potential wasn’t just important. It…
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