As summer adventures are in full swing, IN THE WILD by acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird offers a heartwarming and relatable tale for young readers. This charming story follows Maud, a quirky guinea pig in a judo suit, who stows away in her owner Kit’s backpack, only to find herself lost in the vast, unfamiliar…
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A beautiful and lush story about the duality of home and the experience of living between two cultures
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.” – Cecelia Ahern Amid today’s heated debates over immigration in the United States, with families separated, borders politicized, and countless stories of displacement lost in the noise, i really enjoyed reading this quiet but profound counter perspective. Home, Home by debut picture book author and illustrator Sibu…
12 Board Books You Can’t Live Without
Good Night Lighthouse is an adorable and educational board book will have little mariners squealing with delight as they tour all kinds of unique lighthouses from coast to coast, including ocean lighthouses, lake lighthouses, land lighthouses, offshore lighthouses, brick and stone lighthouses, lighthouse colors, lighthouse keepers, tower and lantern room, beacon, and more. This book…
Follow a girl who explores the mesmerizing wonders of a Nigerian night market
I just finished doing an all day in-service with teachers called “Dealing With Difference: Addressing the Needs of Diverse Learners in the Classroom.” The rural area of Idaho is not filled with racial diversity, so I demonstrated several examples of literature that help learners think beyond their own immediate experience. As Rudine Sims Bishop says:…
A poverty-stricken boy bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.
A gripping new novel in verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish, featuring a poverty-stricken boy who bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him Joe Oak is used to living on unsteady ground. His mom can’t be depended on as she never stays around long once she gets “the…
✨🎉🎉 Happy Birthday Mavis Staples!
“A resonant profile of the great singer and Civil Rights activist. A moving look back at a long and storied career.” —Kirkus Review “This engaging picture-book biography offers especially rich insights into Mavis Staples of the legendary Staple Singers gospel group. The lyrical text includes lines from gospel classics and flows freely; the vivid illustrations…
A captivating tale of a courageous mouse and an extraordinary journey
Renowned Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell and revered librarian and children’s book reviewer, Travis Jonker share an enchanting story with The Ship in the Window, a captivating tale of a courageous mouse and an extraordinary journey. Mabel, a spirited little mouse dreams of adventure on the high seas as a fearless sea captain, exploring the world and…
Begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Now available as a hardcover picture book! Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood…
Deadweather and Sunrise: The Chronicles of Egg, Book 1: “Lemony Snicket meets Pirates of the Caribbean”
“This is a rip-roaring debut. It is Lemony Snicket meets Pirates of the Caribbean, with a sprinkling of Tom Sawyer for good measure.” — Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series Deadweather and Sunrise was one of the best books of 2012. It’s tough to be…
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