“Exploring the topic of learning disabilities can be challenging, especially the social-emotional fallout for children who are struggling, but Thompkins-Bigelow accomplishes the task. Rose’s lively and colorful illustrations are eye-pleasing and showcase diversity. This is an engaging story that not only offers empowerment but also models understanding and acceptance of learning differences.” —The Horn Book Magazine…
Tag: Simon and Schuster Children’s Books
Better Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this spooky debut novel from Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez!
Better Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this spooky middle grade novel from Hamilton and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez about a group of young thespians who must face the ghost haunting their theater. Twelve-year-old Monica Garcia has arrived in NYC with her grandmother and a few suitcases to live her dream on Broadway. In Fearless, by Mandy Gonzalez,…
Rocking Bed of Dreams
Rock your little one to sleep with a sweet ocean lullaby, in this lovely New Books for Newborns board book! Baby, you’ll sail on the waters. You’ll dive in the deep. You’ll dance in the moonlight while everyone’s asleep. In this melodic and aquatic New Books for Newborns book, a parent waits for their little…
If the morals you find in these pages aren’t exactly, well, moral…just don’t pay any attention to them!
In this new edition of the classic companion to Tales for the Perfect Child, Sergio Ruzzier lends his signature humor to Florence Parry Heide and Sylvia Worth Van Clief’s delectably subversive fables. Genevieve is careless. Muriel is discontented. Phoebe is always putting off until tomorrow what she should be doing today. And Chester is the…
A disarmingly delightful debut picture book from Andrew Bergmann
Are you looking for a great addition to your picture book library? Check out The Starry Giraffe by Andy Bergmann (Author, Illustrator). In the tradition of Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree, a generous giraffe gives away all of his apples to his hungry friends in this winning picture book that begs to be read aloud….
Shai and Emmie: two third graders destined for superstardom
From Academy Award–nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis comes the first story in a brand-new series about best friends Shai and Emmie, two third graders destined for superstardom. In Shai & Emmie Star in Break an Egg! (Book #1 of A Shai & Emmie Story) by Quvenzhané Wallis Shai Williams was born to be a star (or…
EXCERPT from Neverseen (Keeper of the Lost Cities) by Shannon Messenger
Read the full excerpt from Neverseen (Keeper of the Lost Cities) WE HAVE TO go,” Fitz said, bursting through the doors of Everglen’s upstairs guest room. He found Sophie sitting alone on the edge of the giant canopy bed, already dressed in some of her old human clothes. “I thought we were waiting another hour?”…
You have to write! by Janet Wong Can “Inspire a New Generation of Writers”
I’m hoping that this book will inspire a new generation of writers to tap into their own everyday experiences and family stories! (this book was dedicated to Carol Jago, who invited me to the conference where I sat and listened to teachers who convinced me I needed to write it) – Janet Wong, on my…
OLIVIA and the Ice Show: A Lift-the-Flap Story (Olivia TV Tie-in)
Join Olivia as she practices for an ice skating spectacular in this charming storybook with flaps. Cinderella on Ice is coming to Olivia’s town, and she can’t wait to be the lucky girl chosen to skate side by side with the star of the show, Sonya Spencer. But first, Olivia needs to practice. Lift-the-flaps of…
Interview with Tim Federle, Author of Better Nate Than Ever
What is your birthdate?: 3/24 Previous occupations: Broadway actor, with rest-stops at the Super Bowl (as a Christina Aguilera backup dancer) and Radio City Music Hall (as a CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR polar bear). Favorite job: This one! Revealing Questions Q. How would you describe your life in only 8 words? A. Honestly? Extremely dangerous. Oh, wait….
Young People's Pavilion 