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What Beauty There Is is Cory Anderson's stunning YA novel about brutality and beauty, and about broken people trying to survive-perfect for fans of Patrick Ness, Laura Ruby, and Meg Rosoff.To understand the truth, you have to start at the beginning.Winter in Idaho. The sky is dark. It is cold enough to crack bones.Living in harsh poverty, Jack Morton is holding his breath. He and his younger brother have nothing-except each other. And now Jack...

From Pura Belpre honoree Angela Dominguez, I Love You Baby Burito is a modern classic picture book celebrating the act of swaddling a newborn into a "baby burrito."¡Hola, bebé! Mi hermosa, my beautiful!It's time to swaddle you--tucking in each piernita, each bracito . . . everything except your sweet carita.Welcome home, mi baby burrito. We promise to love you forever.With gentle text, simple Spanish words, and irresistible illustrations, this...

A poetry collection that both illustrates what mindfulness is and encourages young, growing minds to be present, from poet and educator Georgia Heard, with art by Isabel Roxas.Poets have long observed the world in a mindful way. They point out beauty we might have missed, draw our attention to our inner thoughts, and call us to see our society in new ways.But as daily life become more and more chaotic, children grow distracted. According to th...

The second book in the laugh-out-loud fart-themed adventure series by acclaimed author Aaron Reynolds

What would happen if bees disappeared? Find out in this fourth book from Lily Williams in the award-winning If Animals Disappeared Series that imagines the consequences of a world without bees.The rolling hills and lush climate of Kent, England are home to many creatures.These creatures are fluffy, sneaky, spikey, and ... small, like the bee.Though bees are small, their importance is BIG. Today there are over 250, 000 species of bees but all o...

A heartfelt middle-grade novel from award-winning author and illustrator Angela Dominguez, Stella Díaz Dreams Big, based on the author's experiences growing up Mexican-American. Stella has started fourth grade and things are going swimmingly! She joins a new art club and begins taking swim classes. And her conservation club is still hard at work saving the oceans.Suddenly, Stella is way too busy for everything on her schedule. With so much goi...

Socks come in twos, snuggled up in your shoes.At night they sleep tight, matching pairs in a row.Until-wait a minute!-oh no!Where did Blue Sock go?...After its twin doesn't come back from the wash, Blue Sock decides it wants to explore the great big world outside its drawer. Just like you, there are so many things a sock can do when given the chance to try something new!In his debut picture book Sock on the Loose, author-illustrator Conor McGl...

From Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Elisha Cooper comes Yes & No, a timeless tale of friendship, adjusting your perspective, and the joys (and trials) of siblinghood.Good morning, good morning. It's time to wake up!Join a cat and puppy pair through their day-the ups of being fed and romping through grass, and the downs of days that are too short and things that don't go as planned-as they realize that sometimes the very best thing that can...

The heartwarming story of a package that gets lost, then found and an in-depth behind the scenes look at what happens at the post office, in Richard Ho and Jessica Lanan's The Lost Package...

The Diamond Thieves is the wacky, true story of a gang of robbers, and the agent who facilitated teamwork between the FBI and local police to bring justice. In December 2009 a man stole thousands of dollars in diamonds from a jewelry store. The cunning thieves behind the robbery were only starting a cross-country jewel heist that grew bolder with each robbery. Brazen, the men showed off cash, cars, motorcycles, clothes, and travels on social m...

With lush illustrations, poems, and accessible scientific information, The Wisdom of Trees by Lita Judge is a fascinating exploration of the hidden communities trees create to strengthen themselves and others.We clean the air and seed the clouds, we drench the thirsty land with rain. We are like wizards.The story of a tree is a story of community, communication, and cooperation. Although trees may seem like silent, independent organisms, they ...

In this young readers adaptation of her #1 New York Times bestselling book, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion Abby Wambach inspires the next generation to find their voice, unite their pack, and change the world.From rising young star to co-captain of the 2015 Women's World Cup Champion team, Abby Wambach's impressive career has shown her what it truly means to be a champion. Whether you're leading from the bench or de...

Bad Kitty is back (and badder than ever!) when she is forced to take a bath in this hysterical illustrated how-to for young readers-now in full color! The following are some items you will need for Kitty's bath: one bathtub, plenty of water, dry towels, a suit of armor, a letter to your loved ones, clean underwear (because stressful situations can cause "accidents"), an ambulance in your driveway with the engine running, and, oh, yeah, you'll ...

Poet and novelist Hiromi Goto effortlessly blends wry, observational slice-of-life literary fiction with poetic magical realism in the tender and surprising graphic novel Shadow Life, with haunting art from debut artist Ann Xu.When Kumiko's well-meaning adult daughters place her in an assisted living home, the seventy-six-year-old widow gives it a try, but it's not where she wants to be. She goes on the lam and finds a cozy bachelor apartment,...

Come enter into the creepy-crawly, mischievous and mysterious world of Skeletitos, where being on the other side of life is never an excuse for not having a good time! Inspired by the beautiful Mexican calavera art by Jose Guadalupe Posada, Skeletitos is a celebration of the ordinary and the completely extraordinary. Our Day of the Dead themed tales carry a comedic twist for kids, encouraging them to be wary, conscious, funny and self-aware. F...

From debut author Van Hoang comes Girl Giant and the Monkey King, a tale packed with magic, adventure, and middle-school woes-perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi. Eleven-year-old Thom Ngho is keeping a secret: she's strong. Like suuuuper strong. Freakishly strong. And it's making it impossible for her to fit in at her new middle school. In a desperate bid to get rid of her super strength, Thom makes a deal with the Monkey King...

From Cindy Derby, the creative mind behind How to Walk an Ant comes an irresistible story about the power of community, inclusion, and empathy in Two Many Birds...

Sara Varon's My Pencil and Me is a playful picture book that's perfect for young artists, writers, and makers-especially if they struggle with confidence or writer's block.Sara loves to draw and tell stories, but sometimes it can be difficult to get started. What if she doesn't have any good ideas or her drawings turn out terrible?!Lucky for Sara, she has a friend who is always by her side-her pencil. With a little help from Pencil, Sara learn...

For fans of Hidden Figures and Steve Sheinkin's Undefeated, Andrea Williams's Baseball's Leading Lady is the powerful true story of Effa Manley, the first and only woman inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.Before Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, Black athletes played in the Negro Leagues--on teams coached by Black managers, cheered on by Black fans, and often run by Black owners. Here is the riv...

Animals inspire their little ones to chase their dreams and reach for the stars in this modern classic-in-the-making.Do you believe that dreams come true?We believe it.Absolutely!Just like we believe in you.New York Times-bestselling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott honoree Molly Idle join forces in this stunning new picture book about the power and joy of believing in yourself and in one another.