SEL & Well-Being

The 1619 Project's lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning...

Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of "the notebook," an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S. Before, the sun...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with singing a solo at her school concert. Inspired by the childhood experience of award-winning actress Phillipa Soo who originated...

A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart who must defend her name from a class bully, from the New York Times bestselling author and noted speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school! But immediately...

Buzzy was a busy bee, a friendly, little honey bee. From Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih Slaiby, and debut author Theresa AlHayek comes a story about a brave little bee who never gives up. Buzzy Bee is excited to participate in the Colony's upcoming race...

Written by kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a picture book about a class that creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be. It's the first day of...

The Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid - learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it's not about being the best but about...

What happens when a child's favorite packed lunch is met with disparaging comments at the school lunch table? In a classroom of sandwiches, four students stand out with their homemade, culturally-specific lunches. But before they can dig in and enjoy...

King Penguin is off to find subjects who will listen to him--as long as they don't eat him first, in this cheeky tale by beloved author-illustrator Vanessa Roeder Percival the King Penguin doesn't think he's asking for too much when he makes all the...

Skip right into this joyful, diverse, alphabetic picture book celebrating girls around the world. A, my name is ALBA and my sister's name is AYELÉN. We come from ARGENTINA and we are ADVENTUROUS. Girls from 26 different countries--Argentina to...

The bestselling Otis the tractor series created by Loren Long, the illustrator of Matt de la Pena's Love and Watty Piper's classic The Little Engine that Could! Otis and his farm friends love to play hide-and-seek. Otis especially loves to be "It,"...

Join Pintro the robot's journey as he learns how to create art! Pintro is a robot who is practically perfect. He knows all there is to know about how to garden, how to bake, and especially everything about math. But the one thing Pintro does not know how...

Everyone makes mistakes . . . even Super Heroes! This uplifting and action-packed DC Super Heroes picture book celebrates the fact no one is perfect all the time. Slipups by Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and other Justice League legends mirror the...

When a girl needs a new outfit for a special holiday party, she chooses comfort over tradition. Ava does not love dresses. They poke and pinch, squish and squash. They just do not feel good to her. But after Ava and her family are invited to a...

In this empowering story, one child shows that by making the effort to properly pronounce someone's name, we send the welcoming message that everyone is worthy of respect and dignity. When Ai Lin starts school, none of her classmates can say her name...

Celebrate love with this rhyming picture book featuring enchanting illustrations and poetic text! Love and the many ways one can show it are at the heart of this sweet, charming picture book. Whether it's giving someone a big hug, offering a helping...

Superstar entertainer John Cena's second picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series features a high-octane story--starring the truck who never gives up, Elbow Grease! Elbow Grease may be little but he's got grit and gumption to spare--and...

Written by the kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a KINDergarten story about celebrating all the amazing ways children grow-- inside and out-- throughout the year. Spring has sprung in...

In this poignant picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. Sometimes she doesn't feel Jewish enough or South Asian enough, but comes to realize you can feel--and...

In this poignant picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. Sometimes she doesn't feel Jewish enough or South Asian enough, but comes to realize you can feel--and...

A beautiful and humorous book about using your voice, taking up space, and being true to yourself, written and illustrated by Academy Award-winning actor and producer Geena Davis. Sheila is the girl who lives inside this book! She does some typical...

Patricia Polacco's most poignant Christmas tale! The Stowell family is abuzz with holiday excitement, and Frankie, the youngest boy, is the most excited of all. But there's a cloud over the joyous season: Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and Pa hasn't returned...

A tender picture book about grief and the many ways to offer comfort in sad times, from Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff. When you see someone sad, it's only natural to want to cheer them up. But how? Some people like hugs but others don't. Sometimes a...

Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize. Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry." Elevated...

Bountiful 'fros bop. Fresh, tight locs swing. Mehndi flashes as fingers snap. On the glam world tour, the stunning variation of beauty norms around the world are showcased and celebrated as inclusive, not divisive. Written in the spirit of spoken word,...

"An animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light." --Kirkus reviews A celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique, and gorgeously YOU, by Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author and...

In this sweeping picture book, an Indian girl discovers the power of her name as she travels along the river she was named after. What's so special about your name? Kaveri Thanjavur Jayalakshmi Ganesan doesn't think there is anything special about her...

This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over. From the acclaimed creator of Dancing at the Pity Party and Roaring Softly, this picture book is a pure...

After Cali realizes that her natural hair doesn't listen to a thing she says, she decides to take her older sister's approach to treat her hair like a friend with kindness, love, and care. This uplifting story shines an unfiltered light on the...

Twins Hue and Hoa are excited for the May Day parade! While waiting at the park for the parade to begin, they spot a little duck who seems new to the neighborhood--and looks confused by the crowd and commotion. How can the twins help the duck get to the...

I’m the Buffalo FluffaloI heave and I huffaloLeave me alone becauseI’ve had enuffalo.Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with self-importance. Stomping around and raising billows of dust, Buffalo Fluffalo proclaims his superiority...

From the incomparable host of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" comes a hilarious new picture book. When you're a bear who is easily scared, it's hard to have friends. Fortunately, Bear has one: Rabbit, who is very brave. One day, Rabbit urges Bear to face...

Performance jitters lead to some imaginative what ifs before a little girl finds her confidence. Hannah loves to play her violin--as long as no one is watching. On the day of the recital, she's wishing something wild would happen so she won't have to go...

A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree. Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family--she wants to be beautiful like her older sister, Sorie, a great listener...

A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree. Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family--she wants to be beautiful like her older sister, Sorie, a great listener...

A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all. Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud...

This triumphant picture book recasts a charged phrase as part of a black girl's everyday life--hands up for a hug, hands up in class, hands up for a high five--before culminating in a moment of resistance at a protest march. A young black girl lifts her...

Do you know anyone like Oliver McSnow...who only knows the word NO?! Introducing a story about the AMAZING power of YES! This universally relatable picture book about toddlerhood from the New York Times bestselling team behind No More Naps! will elicit...

A Little Critter book featuring two classic stories--a fun way to teach children about the importance of having good manners! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter learns lessons about manners in these classic, humorous, and heartwarming stories. Featuring Just...

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! An inspiring, seafaring fable about a determined and brave elephant who reaches for his dreams, from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. "There is only one thing I want to do . . . So I will do it!" Gabriel the...