Picture Books

For years Jasper, a moon bear, lived a miserable existence, held captive in a cage by bear farmers in rural China. The farmers extracted the bile from Jasper’s body and sold it to be used in traditional medicines. It’s a horrific practice and...

Boris is a musician, playing the songs he learned growing up in Russia. Stella is a baker, baking cakes and pastries like her father used to back in Italy. Boris and Stella live in the city and are best friends. They like movies, hats, and each other. At...

As snow begins to fall in the canyon, Mouse knows just what will keep her warm--blue corn soup. As the soup starts simmering, her neighbors catch the scent and hope to share. There isn't nearly enough blue corn soup for everyone, but Mouse has an idea...

One spring evening an old bear finds a young bird, still learning to fly, has fallen to the ground. When the bear lifts the bird to safety, a friendship begins. Bear and Bird soon become constant companions, spending their days together, searching out...

Written on a napkin and released just months after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the song "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" became an anthem and rallying cry for the civil rights movement, as well as a celebration of Black...

When her Chinese grandmother comes to visit, a young Chinese-American girl learns of and participates in the customs and beliefs celebrating an authentic Chinese New Year. Kirkus Reviews PoPo helps her granddaughter learn Chinese New Year traditions in...

When Jack Horner was a child, nothing fascinated him more than fossils. Dinosaur fossils to be exact. He hunted for them at every chance he got and dreamed of being a great paleontologist. But school was hard, reading was even harder, and he struggled to...

Zoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It's her favourite dish to make with her father. And it's their annual tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday. Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth...

With a little Yiddish and a lot of humor mixed in, this bubbly read-aloud picture book about holiday foods and traditions emphasizes the joy of the Jewish experience. Rhyming text takes readers through Jewish holidays, including Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and...

An Incredibly Boring Story Poor Delia, nothing ever happens to her. Her life is so dull, dull, dull. But perhaps if Delia decided to look up or turn around, she'd see... the elephants marching through her house... the pirate sitting behind her on the...

Ailton Nunes's Musical Journey Even as a toddler, Ailton Nunes was drawn to the joyful, energizing sounds of samba music, with its clinks, bongs, and bangs filling the air. It was part of his heritage and practically the heartbeat of his Mangueira...

From the same team that brought you My Momma Likes to Say comes this delightful interpretation of maxims, idioms, proverbs, and clichés many students remember hearing on a regular basis in the classroom. From "Do you have ants in your pants?" to...

Since he was knee-high to a grasshopper, little Stu's favorite place to visit was the nearby zoo. He was there so often that even the animals recognized him. The animals' sounds, from the coos and the snorts, and the squeaks and bellows, and the brays...

Jackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country's attention--what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of course! She turned the White House into a historical site filled...

Joey Moss first became known to many Canadians because of his work with the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team. Joey loved connecting with people. Whether he was singing "Oh Canada" on a jumbotron screen at a hockey game, welcoming a new friend with a...

Grammar can be confusing, no matter if you're an adult, a child, or well . . . even a ghoul. And its rules can be hard to remember or keep straight. Ghastly things can happen when a comma or even a simple period is misplaced. But never fear! We have the...

Jordie is awed by asteroids, perplexed by planets, and mesmerized by moons. She can't believe her luck when she finds a black hole taking up residence in her desk at school. Of course she's keeping it. But when the black hole starts snarfing everything...

Over the course of eighty years a spruce tree grows, along with the little boy who first selected it at a tree farm. As the tree grows from sapling to magnificent evergreen, the child matures as well, becoming a father and then grandfather. Now at the...

Animals make a wide variety of amazing noises. Oink, ack, and awoo your way through the animal kingdom with this fun and interactive series. Easy-to-use QR codes let readers hear what the animals really sound like!  Titles Included: Noisy Animmals...

On the eastern plains of Taiwan, a young girl and her mother pick wild greens before a rainstorm drenches them and their garden. When she goes to pull at the roots of a spiky, stalky weed, she learns that the plant is not what it seems. A lyrical story...

The morning before Diez y Seis de Septiembre, Gloria’s Papa wakes up with laryngitis. A disaster! The festivities cannot start without a loud grito to kick the party off—and a Hernandez has always yelled the...

This lyrical adventure follows the bluefin tuna, puffin, sea turtle, and Atlantic salmon through their life cycle. Each of these special species has a characteristic called natal homing. They’re born, leave home to eat and mate, and then return to...

Welcome to the Funsday Elementary! It?s the magical 8th day of the week where strange things always happen... Today the students? rain boots have escaped! After coming in from recess the rain boots dash off shouting, ?We haven?t played enough!? Join the...

Welcome to the Funsday Elementary! It?s the magical 8th day of the week where magical things always happen... Today the students? frog puppets have escaped! During a puppet show, their teacher?s tiger puppet comes to life and shouts, ?I want to be a free...

Welcome to the Funsday Elementary! It?s the magical 8th day of the week where strange things always happen... Today the students? potties escape! During a bathroom break they come to life and speed off, frustrated that the students can?t pee. Join the...

Welcome to the Funsday Elementary! It?s the magical 8th day of the week where strange things always happen... Today the students must get vaccinated, but they?re scared that the shots will hurt! To avoid the nurses, they turn into giraffes, mosquitos,...

Welcome to the Funsday Elementary! It?s the magical 8th day of the week where strange things always happen... Today the students? blankets have escaped! When the children refuse to sleep, the blankets shout, ?We want to sleep!? and run away to find a...

One summer day, Mia Louise went outside just to hear what all the birds had to say. In their songs, she found their beautiful words. Learn about the unique sounds that a wide variety of birds create in this delightful and informative picture book.

Global conflict has upended the lives of tens of millions of people. Nearly half of those affected are children. What Makes Me Feel – A Refugee Story follows the lives of three children from different parts of the world for a moment in time as...

In Nest, young readers will celebrate the power of home, families, and love that takes care of those around us and has the power to conquer all even during the stormiest weather.

When you wake up what do you say to yourself to start your day? When things go wrong in your day what do you say? When your friend is having a bad day what words do you give them to say? Why don't you try these affirmations too? I am kind. I am strong. I...

Gallus the chicken isn’t happy with Humans. In fact, he has a little bit of an attitude and does not appreciate the way Humans make fun of his family. So Gallus picks up a pen and writes a letter to Humans to let them (and us) know just how smart...

Where did Mr. Octopus go? Join the animal friends as they try to find Mr. Octopus during a game of hide and seek. Colorful illustrations and cute characters invite young readers to recognize details and identify hidden images! Reading tips and help...

Say cheese! Join Mr. Octopus and friends as they take pictures with their new camera. Colorful illustrations and cute characters encourage young readers to pay attention to detail be themselves! Reading tips and help enrich the learning experience, while...

Everyone is good at something! Join Mr. Octopus and friends as they showcase their unique talents. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to celebrating ourselves and having fun! Reading tips and help enrich the learning...

Mr. Octopus wants to make music! Join the animal friends as they make sounds using everyday objects. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to patterns, onomatopoeia, and making music! Reading tips and help enrich the learning...

It's fun to be creative! Join Mr. Octopus and friends as they use their special skills to create works of art. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to different art styles and the importance of creativity! Reading tips and...

Mr. Octopus feels like dancing! Join in on the fun as he and his friends share their favorite dance moves. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to fun dances and the importance of moving their bodies while encouraging...

It’s raining today! Join Mr. Octopus as he gives out umbrellas to his animal friends. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to colors, matching, and staying dry! Reading tips and help enrich the learning experience, while...

Today is Mr. Octopus’s birthday! Join the animal friends as they put on the perfect party for his big day. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to counting, telling time, and celebrating! Reading tips and help enrich the...