From the author of American as Paneer Pie comes a magical middle grade adventure steeped in Indian folklore following a girl who learns how to find her voice and face her fears, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Amina’s Song. Ten-year-old Geetanjali doesn’t mind singing, but she knows she’ll never be as good as…
Category: Children’s Literature
An Ideal Tale of Self Expression for Readers of All Ages
A little librarian with a larger-than-life voice finds her place in this sweet and uproarious picture book about being true to yourself—no shushing required! Penelope is perfect for the job of student-librarian. Friendly? Check. Helpful? Check. Book lover? Check. There’s just one snag. Penelope is…LOUD. Bookcases may topple and the ground may quake at the…
The Pressure is on for Abby in an Equestrian Boarding School and Start to This Middle Grade Series
From the author of the Canterwood Crest series comes the first book in a middle grade series about an equestrian boarding school following a girl who struggles to keep her eyes on the prize while receiving anonymous threats. Abby St. Clair can’t wait to start another season with her elite riding team at her boarding…
Watch Ellie Find Her Own Way to Shine in the Eagerly Awaited Sequel to ‘Roll With It’
In the eagerly anticipated sequel to Jamie Sumner’s acclaimed and beloved middle grade novel Roll with It, Ellie finds her own way to shine. Ellie is so not the pageant type. They’re Coralee’s thing, and Ellie is happy to let her talented friend shine in the spotlight. But what’s she supposed to do when Coralee asks her to…
A Young Girl Hunts for Treasure in Morgan Matson’s Middle Grade Debut
The Penderwicks meets The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street in New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson’s middle grade debut about a young girl who gets to know her mom’s side of the family and hunts for hidden treasure over the course of one chaotic summer. For as long as Ryanna Stuart can remember, her summers…
This Book Answers Children’s Most Curious Questions
A hilarious picture book of curious questions with refreshingly quirky answers perfect for fans of Mac Barnett and Amy Krouse Rosenthal! Why do kids lose their teeth?Why do seals clap?What is at the bottom of the ocean? Artist and musician Tim Fite is here to almost-answer all your most important questions—and then some!—in this marvelously…
A Sweet Story of Friendship Illustrated by a Coretta Scott King Honoree
ABOUT REAL TO ME An acclaimed author and a Coretta Scott King Honoree pair up for this tender story about friendship and accepting change. Two best friends (one of whom is imaginary) are inseparable until the day when one of them unexpectedly disappears. Others tried to tell me that she wasn’t real, that she was just imaginary. But what did they know? She…
Children Can Learn to Love Their Multicultural Heritage in this Sweet and Lyrical Picture Book
Our Favorite Day of the Year meets Alma and How She Got Her Name in this warm, lyrical picture book about a child who learns to celebrate her multicultural identity and finds pride in all the stories and worlds that live inside of her. When it’s Multicultural Day at school, a young girl wonders how…
This Funny and Genuine Picture Book Helps Children Conquer Comparison
ABOUT THE BEST FLOWER EVER! A spare and laugh-out-loud funny picture book about appreciating what you have and learning to grow with the help of friends! An Australian shepherd thinks he has the most special flower in the world. He loves the way it smells and how soft it is and how the petals tickle his…
Roll With Ellie in this Emotionally Rich Story About Disability and Growing Up
“A big-hearted story that’s as sweet as it is awesome.” —R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder “An honest, emotionally rich take on disability, family, and growing up.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the tradition of Wonder and Out of My Mind, this big-hearted middle grade debut tells the story of an irrepressible girl with cerebral palsy whose life takes an unexpected…
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