New Books Added to the Unger Memorial Library Collections

An ensemble cast of characters in one classroom experience the first week of school, including one unexpected visitor.

Friends Max and Kenji love wrestling, but Max loves lucha libre and Kenji loves sumo, so they come together to create something spectacular.

In this wordless time-travel adventure, three children at a Passover seder visit ancient Egypt to help baby Moses find his way safely to Pharaoh's daughter. When a family settles at the table for Passover, their dog nabs the afikomen bag (containing matzah used for the seder) and dives under the tablecloth. The children follow him and find themselves transported to ancient Egypt. There, they see baby Moses' mother and sister Miriam placing him in a reed basket. The baby's journey down the Nile is hazardous -- he encounters several obstacles along the way, including a wily crocodile. Thanks to the three children, he reaches his destination unharmed, with a piece of afikomen tucked into his basket. The children return to the seder table and, exhausted, fall asleep. But what are their parents to make of the grains of sand in the afikomen bag? Includes an author's note about the meaning of the Passover holiday and about different afikomen traditions.

At the end of a long day, sometimes it feels as if time will keep stretching endlessly. There are errands to run, homework to do, and toys to be put away. Sometimes it's windy, and stormy, or downright boring. But . . . sometimes, with a little patience, the end of the day can be warm and cozy, surprising and exciting, and just right--filled with reasons to be grateful for the day you've had, and to look forward to tomorrow, too.

Every day, a little boy watches kids pass by on skateboards, and dreams of joining them. One day, his mother brings a surprise: her old skateboard, just for him! haw êkwa! Let's go! Together, they practice on the sidewalk, at the park, in Auntie's yard--everywhere. But when it comes time to try the skatepark, the skateboarders crash down like a waterfall. Can he find the confidence to join them?

Every night after his mom reads him three stories, Milo, who misses spending time with his absent father, carefully slides out from under the covers (without waking his mom) and tiptoes to the open window to wait for the friendly comet that will take him far above the clouds to help the Keeper of Stars. At the end of a long day, there's lots to clean up in the sky: balloons, stray feathers, and once, even a befuddled paraglider! Together, Milo and the Keeper of Stars wash and polish the stars (which would be easier if they weren't so ticklish!). And sometimes the Keeper of Stars lets Milo play games with the baby stars (who are more than a bit unruly and have a tendency to get tangled up). When everything is tidy, Milo and the Keeper of Stars share a snack of cocoa and herring fish sandwiches and admire the night sky that's brimming with a million bright twinkles. Then the comet pulls Milo all the way back to his bedroom, where he slides into bed, nuzzles under the blanket and, at last, closes his eyes. The Keeper of Stars is a timeless story about the power of love and imagination to transcend distance and maintain hope. It portrays a child finding his own way to cope with separation from a parent. From his nightly ritual of tapping his father's photo three times, to helping the Keeper of Stars, Milo has a whole imaginative, magical world to sustain him in the face of absence. Jennifer Harris's spare text twinkles with warmth, imagination and humor, and the soft bedtime tone makes for a great read-aloud.

One night, just before bedtime... Milo read a book about a monster under the bed. Milo should not have read that book. Monsters under the bed are scary, but luckily, Milo's best friend, Mel, knows just what to do--scare the monster more than the monster scares you!

Jack, Jill, and Rex are excited to play a game of Go and Get! The rules are simple: on the count of three, each player must go and get something that begins with a certain letter. While Jack's and Jill's picks always fit the bill (What starts with F? Frog! Fish!), Rex keeps getting it wrong (a duck?)-or does he? David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka share a laugh-out-loud primer on subverting expectations that will have readers clamoring to play Go and Get themselves-and competing to see who can come up with the most creative answers.

Earl likes the inside and likes feeling safe. He also likes his friends to be safe and is quick to point out the many dangers of the outside, where his friends are determined to explore. No matter how hard they try to convince Earl to come outside to play, he won't change his mind. But...what if Earl needs to go outside? What will it take for his friends to convince him? What will it take for Earl to feel safe on the outside?

When one of Plum's peachick wards fall into the hands of the notorious Bickle brats, he and his friends at the Athensville Zoo set out to rescue her.

An almost unbearably hot day of one hundred degrees is transformed as raindrops fall one by one, culminating in a downpour.

A boy and his inventor mother embark on a journey to other universes in pursuit of the perfect ice cream sundae, with everything on it.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text urge the reader to be mindful by seeking out patterns in the world around us.

Two children lost at sea must overcome a language barrier if they want to find a way home.

Follow Quiquito, a determined young boy, as he deals with his father's departure to another country and the overwhelming emotions that come with saying goodbye. This poignant tale beautifully captures the profound bond between father and son, showcasing the strength of love amidst change and distance.

Gabriel the elephant reminisces on his younger days and his dreams of being a member of a brave lifeboat crew.

From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together as they live their best lives freely in their community. With confidence and a touch of swag, these friends do everything with one another: build a time machine, tend to the community garden, role play in the park, read, take a group selfie, and play basketball. With simple, spare text from celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and colorful, playful art from Reggie Brown capturing the pleasures of boyhood and friendship, Bros affirms the truth that Black boys deserve and are worthy of a childhood full of joy and free of risk, just as much as anyone. Timely and buoyant, it's a story sure to be enjoyed by anyone who knows what it is to be surrounded by friends with a day of adventure ahead of you.

Sometimes, when you're stuck inside with nothing but your own thoughts for company, creativity blossoms. Who knows what you will come up with to pass the time? You might paint the walls, grow plants, and even break out into a solo dance recital to beat the quiet. But, after a while, no matter how productive you are, it might feel like something is still missing. Shifting your creative ventures towards finding ways to thoughtfully reconnect with the world outside might just help to fill that missing piece. In this (almost wordless) picture book, the sole character, a crow, finds themselves in a new and completely empty space. With nothing to do, boredom sets in, and the crow decides to take matters into their own hands. The crow starts to decorate, adding a bed, a bookshelf, a lamp, and even a potted plant. Everything is placed neatly in the corner of the room, and slowly the corner begins to reflect the life and personality of its occupant. These furnishings help, but it's not enough. The crow spends time watering the plant, reading, sleeping. However, in the end, there's still not much to do but stare at the wall. "Hello?" the crow calls out. But nobody answers. The crow wonders what else they can add to the space to make it their own. They start small, using a small piece of yellow chalk. The reader watches the plant grow as time passes, and the crow draws squares and rectangles on the walls, filling the space with beautiful, glowing geometric patterns. The room fills with colour as the crow thrives in a space complete with wall art, a healthy plant growing taller, and music for dancing. But something is still missing. So, after thinking on it, the crow adds one last thing - a window! "Hello?" the crow asks once again. And this time, they are greeted in return by a passerby on the other side of the window. Zo-O is an author and illustrator from Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. The O in her name stands for the Chinese character for crow, making her full name, Zo-O, meaning "Crow Zoo" in English. Corner is her first book published in English.

Best friends Cornbread and Poppy race in a competitive cycling championship.

Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris 'make the good and noble choice' (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences?

As Trim the cat's first storm starts to rage, his fellow shipmates teach him how to prepare the ship.

Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. And she loves going to school. She might just love that most of all! This year, Bibsy has Mrs. Stumper for a teacher... and Mrs. Stumper doesn't seem too keen on Bibsy. She thinks Bibsy talks too much--especially about her science fair project. But one day, when Bibsy talks a little too much, and goes a stone too far, Mrs. Stumper punishes her by punching a hole in her paper apple that hangs in the classroom. And Bibsy is devastated. How can she make the best science fair project when she feels so rotten?

Rot Poe Tater digs for treasure and uncovers a shiny old crown, but after wearing it like a king and feeling the power to make everyone do what he says, he soon realizes he is the only one in his kingdom having fun.

Pickle thinks he needs a new car, and tries several that are either too fast, too large, or too expensive--until Coco the mechanic shows him what's wrong with the car he already had.

Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize winner Travis Dandro expands the world of Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood in all directions, creating stunning full-page tableaus where Pooh and everybody's favorite characters - Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, and of course, Christopher Robin - romp, argue, fail, and love. Indebted but not beholden to the unforgettable pen-and-ink drawings of E. H. Shepard, this addition to the canon of timeless literature for all ages encompasses all of the adventures from that classic first Winnie-the-Pooh volume.

Priya plans a fairy-tale-themed party for her friend's rescue puppy, which will raise money to help African wild dogs--but with five invited dogs the party is likely to be chaotic.

When Elinor McGrath decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, the world told her no, but she was determined to prove that accepting women wasn't the only change the profession needed

The story of businessman Pedro Flores, inventor of the yo-yo

Dr. John Snow is one of the most influential doctors and researchers in Western medicine, but before he rose to fame, he was just a simple community doctor who wanted to solve a mystery. In 19th century London, the spread of cholera was as unstoppable as it was deadly. Dr. Snow was determined to stop it, but he had a problem: His best theory of how the disease was spread flew in the face of popular opinion. He needed evidence, and he needed to find it fast, before more lives were lost. Taking on the role of detective as well as doctor, Dr. Snow knocked on doors, asked questions and mapped out the data he'd collected. What he discovered would come to define the way we think about public health to this day. This compelling nonfiction picture book is a timely reminder of the power of science to save lives.

A baby owl is rescued and rehabilitated, and builds her own family, in this tender and wise picture book.

Everybody poops. So, what's an astronaut to do when hurtling through space with zero gravity and zero privacy? Go boldly. This is a scientific history of pooping in space. From the earliest NASA missions up through the innovative results of their recent Space Poop Challenge design competition, we'll see the evolution of pooping on the final frontier. With fascinating facts and a few mishaps and discarded technologies along the way, we'll learn why it's so hard to deal with waste management in space.

A parrotfish describes its amazing biological role in producing the sand that beaches are made of.

Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high-sea adventure - all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator.

The monk in this poem leads a simple life - he studies his books late into the evening, searching for meaning. His cat, Pangur, leads a simple life, too, chasing his prey in the darkness. As night turns to dawn, can each find what he seeks?

In three small stories, this fine and funny little book shows the vivid differences between two adventurous young cats, and how they bridge the space between.

The beach is a rough place for a sand castle, what with all the feet, Frisbees, and other hazards around. Created by two children--one brown-skinned, one tan-skinned--a small, bucket-shaped castle with googly eyes and a hopeful smile ("Hello, world! Here I am!") faces a string of disasters, from a stomping foot to a shower of rain. Dampened but undaunted, the sandy jumble rises up into even higher and more elaborate structures...only to be knocked down again and again. Then a nearby castle that was constructed in the background by two brown-skinned children, only to suffer a "squish" of its own thanks to a passing wave, prompts a proposal: "Let's pick ourselves up, / dust ourselves off, / and weather everything life throws at us... / TOGETHER!"

When a large bird makes off with his ship, a tiny Spaceman is forced to venture out into this new world--planet Earth--on foot, coming to a pond where he meets a friendly, goofy, slobbery beast and wonders if he's found a new home.

An unlikely friendship develops when Stephen takes in an abandoned alien as his guest.

A young Black girl pays homage to her late Mama and brings solace to her family through a treasured family recipe. Includes a recipe for peach cobbler.

I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream! The Just Chillin' ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friends need his help. Will Pete take a little time out of his day to help his friends?

Libby loves science! In this companion to Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull, Libby learns about solids, liquids, and gases. This STEM-themed I Can Read is a perfect pick for aspiring scientists and newly independent readers. Includes a glossary, activity, and recipe.

Grandma's garden was not just any garden. It was where a spruce tree, only as tall as baby Francis, reached her roots into the soil and stretched her branches toward the sky. Here, on the shore of Gichigaming, is where Francis and the sapling felt right at home. But when Grandma and Grandpa decide to move away, Francis wants to take the tree with them - can they?

It's a slightly overcomplicated and hilarious guide to making a peanut butter sandwich with all your critter friends. In this wacky picture/counting book, only 17 easy steps (including clogs) are needed to make this peanut butter sandwich.

Lucia and her brother help their mother sell churros made with love on a warm, rainy day in New York City. In Spanish.

Every summer day, Dave and his Dad take a long bike ride to their favorite spot in the world, and one day, they discover something that makes them stop and think about what might happen to this special place, and all the animals that live there.

Pia bravely informs her pizza-loving family that she wants something different to eat.

Grace and her classmates each pick a color that they think represents the color of love and share what love looks like to them.

One day Big Bear says to Little Bear, I'm just in the mood for fishing. Me, too, says Little Bear. Just in the mood. With this decided, Big Bear and Little Bear are off... almost. First they need the right attire, poles in a red wagon, a basket of freshly-baked scones, and a good book to read. It's unclear how much real fishing will get done today, but one thing's for sure: there will be a cozy nap in the hammock at the end.

Follow a pair of robin parents from nest-building and egg-laying, to raising their hungry hatchlings, and finally sending off their flying fledglings.

It's beach day in Soggy Hollow! Everyone is enjoying fun in the sun - everyone, that is, except for Bruce. It's too hot, too sandy, and too windy! Bruce's favorite thing about summer? Doing nothing. In the shade. Where it's cool. Bruce's second favorite thing about summer? When it turns to fall.

Gigi loves the Japan Day Festival! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi can't wait to make a paper crane like Ojiji's. But folding paper is harder than it looks, and Gigi is disheartened when she sees her paper crane next to Ojiji's. Will Gigi give up or will she try her best?

On her first day on the job, Bike, a community city bike, navigates the city of Seattle as she meets new passengers, visits exciting landmarks, and experiences all kinds of weather.

Children in the community express gratitude for their local library's fun activities and inclusive space.

It's ducks vs. goose in a beachside food truck showdown.

Bao and Mama come to a deeper understanding of their heritage and each other when Bao is caught stealing.

It's the night before the first day of school and Little Sister is ready. Backpack--check! Pencils--check! Notebook--check! But wait, where is her favorite stuffed toy, Lucky Ducky? Little Critter helps out in this My First I Can Read story by beloved author-illustrator Mercer Mayer.

A little girl conjures increasingly destructive animals using Chinese martial arts poses.

Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community--their very own neighborhood library?

Brandon uses his special blanket to help him adapt to a family dynamic changed by the arrival of his new baby brother.

Follows Bunny who wants to build a new city alone until Bunny realizes that friends make all the difference

Illustrates the power and bonds of sisterhood through step.

Makeda is excited to bring Subway, the class guinea pig, home for the weekend. But Subway seems S-A-D--so Makeda and her friend Glory decide to make him an F-U-N new cage to cheer him up. But what if what is fun for Makeda is not fun for Subway? This Level 2 I Can Read! book features an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.

One Cherokee child celebrates the family tradition of gathering wild onions for a big community meal, a significant tradition among several Southeastern tribes.

Bubble Gum Bison tries to avoid taking a bath but ends up needing one after a messy adventure, only to discover there is no water due to her brother Blue Bison's accidental damage to the water tank.

While a young Panamanian American girl and her father share "just-us" time on an early morning horseback ride around their town, he tells her cowboy stories and she realizes she is a cowboy too.

On a day filled with anticipation, a young Cherokee girl bids farewell to her familiar city life and documents the changing landscape through drawings as her family moves to their ancestral land and embraces their new home.

While spending the summer with his grandparents, who never do anything fun, a boy finds a suitcase filled with photos of people on the coolest adventures, but who could they be?

Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky full of scrumptious bugs below. Then one question turns her world upside down. Is left right? Is right wrong? Which way even is up?

Figgy says Boone is the best brother ever but Boone explains he is a rat and Figgy is a mouse and everyone in Parsley's family album are cousin rodents.

When Tate sends letters to a variety of wild animals offering to be their best friend and protector, none of them accept her proposal, but just as she is about to give up, she receives a letter of her own.

Lana has a few tips for her nervous pup, Lemon, on how to make sure their first dinner party is a total success, including social etiquette, accommodating others, and how much fun it can be.

It's an exciting day when a group of dinosaurs decides to race--but which dinosaur will come in first place??

From breakfast to bedtime, May and her seven siblings lovingly run amok and make a beautiful mess.

Interrupting Cow meets a duck who knows more jokes than anyone on the farm.

First introduced in The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, Willa Whale is the star of her own spin-off series, inspired by the ... Pout-Pout Fish books from Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna. In this story, Willa overcomes her fear of getting called on in class.

A magical friend called the Curious Why encourages children's imaginations to fly, as they consider "how, what, where and when?" in relation to the world around them.

When friends and roommates Bat, Cat, and Rat decide to take a vacation, they have trouble agreeing on a destination until Rat finds the perfect solution.

Rica Baptista is living the good life. Grampy, the best Grampy of all Grampies, is coming to visit, and Adventure Week, the best week of all weeks, is finally here. Rica doesn't yet know if they will bounce on trampolines, go horseback riding, or even tour Fenway Park and watch the Red Sox play, but she knows they will have the best time ever. When Grampy hobbles into the house on crutches, however, Rica worries that this year's Adventure Week will be adventure-less. So she pulls out all the stops with the help of her best friend, Laini (who surely has eaten enough cachupa to be at least part Cape Verdean like Rica), from organizing a family talent show to secretly planning a whole day of playing cards and eating candy. Will it be enough to keep this year's Adventure Week from being a total flop?

When Judy Moody gets serious about protecting the environment, her little brother Stink thinks she is overdoing it, but she manages to inspire her third grade class to undertake an award-winning, environment-saving project.

After Judy obtains a mood ring, she tries to convince herself and her third-grade classmates that she can predict the future.

Judy Moody's new friendship with Amy Namey causes problems with her old friends and the school project they are working on together.

Participating in a spelling bee in the hope of winning a trip to Washington, D.C., Judy finds herself depending on her lucky penny while tackling such challenges as a nemesis and a pot-bellied pig.

When it is "Backward Day," Judy must turn her usual sour mood upside down and be happy and nice for a change.

The shortest kid in the second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate Presidents' Day at school.

Seven-year-old Stink Moody discovers that he can get free samples by writing letters to candy companies and plans a surprise for his best friend's birthday.

When three guinea pigs from the local pet shop make a great escape, Stink Moody and his friends Webster and Sophie spring into Action.

Save the planet Pluto! Stink Mody, wise-cracking champion of everything small, is on a new mission: to reinstate his favorite celestial orb.

Second-grader Stink's parents tell him he must play a sport after he gets an unsatisfactory grade in physical education, and so he masters thumb wrestling, as seen on a sports channel.

Stink and his friends try to earn money to buy the latest book in the Nightmare on Zombie Street series and go to the book release party.

Unable to compete with her friends' fancy clothes and running ability, Junie B. finds her own way to make the new boy at school like her.

When grape juice stains the white gown Junie B. Jones couldn't resist trying on, she is afraid graduation is ruined.

Junie B. Jones wishes that May would stop being such a tattletale, but when she is stuck as May's Secret Santa it becomes real trouble.

To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Scary's first-grade class prepares a Thankful List for the school contest, but Junie B. Jones finds it hard to be grateful for squash or Tattletale May.

After her first trip to a beauty parlor Junie decides she wants to work there, and she practices on herself with disastrous results.

While sorting through difficulties in her friendship with her neighbor Margaret, eight-year-old Clementine gains several unique hairstyles while also helping her father in his efforts to banish pigeons from the front of their apartment building.

These stories are about how to remember someone after their gone, and how to keep those memories close. In "The Cake," Otis and Peanut discover that there's always a good reason to eat cake - even if it's for no reason at all. In "The Dream," Peanut is missing his sister, Pearl, but finds a way to keep her memory close. In "The Collection," Otis and Peanut celebrate old memories and make some new ones. These two endearing characters gently explore deep truths about life and human nature while continuing to help each other figure out their world.

Norma devises a plan with friends Belly and Little B to sneak through the Mr. Fortune cookie factory to get their own fortunes squirreled away inside of the treats.

The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.

As a boy in Shanghai, Ioeh Ming Pei was awestruck by the enormous buildings that popped up around him every day. He quickly figured out exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up--an architect who designed skyscrapers that touched the clouds. I. M. Pei set off to make his mark, and with his appealingly modern ideas, he found himself with many clients--including a rock and roll museum, businesses around the world, and even a president's widow. Everyone wanted I. M. Pei to design their buildings. Though his plans weren't always immediately popular, his legacy has endured, and his structures can still be seen all around the world, from the JFK Library and the East Building of the National Gallery of Art to the Louvre Pyramid. Readers will be inspired by the spare yet informative text and luminous illustrations, which bring I. M. Pei's incredible legacy and achievements to life.

Imagine a world where you always have a place at the table, where you always have a friend. This reassuring and empowering book from Emily Ley helps kids realize that they can always have a place, and offers them practical tools to give them confidence and help them overcome lonely times.

For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind. Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until . . . a stranger's gift changes everything. Based on Mevan Babakar's own childhood, this is a...reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be.

Bringing to life the 150-year story of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, and the origins of Juneteenth, this moving picture book, with lyrical text and vibrant artwork, is an ode to the struggle, triumph, courage and joy of Black America.

A book about the rich ecosystem that springs up around the death of a whale in the deep sea.

It's a germ's world. We're just living in it! Elise Gravel introduces us to the heroes and the villains of the microscopic world, stopping to marvel at their unique names and wondrous shapes.

An early reader's encyclopedia of animals featuring Eric Carle's Very hungry caterpillar.

Dad Rob [Jensen] and his family have built a huge following [for their YouTube channel Art for Kids Hub], thanks to their ... accessible lessons that gather the whole family to make art together. Their unique, easy-to-follow approach puts fun first, encouraging kids to draw in their own way and be proud of the results. Every idea inside--cute pets, jungle favorites, tiny critters, mythical creatures, and more--encourages you to have fun as a family and fall in love with drawing. By showing both the kid and adult versions of every animal, families can be creative together, and kids can discover the joy in simply drawing and avoid getting frustrated trying to recreate a perfect image.

Brother and Sister Bear are very excited to be going back to school, but there's one big question on their minds: who will be their new teacher? Why, it's none other than Miz Bearly, known for giving lots of homework, loving pop quizzes, and always looking a bit grouchy. But the cubs soon realize that Miz Bearly can also make learning fun, and if they just give her a chance, they may even find this tough teacher is a big softy at heart.

Daddy's bedtime story turns into a collaborative and unforgettable tale thanks to Sophie's narrative revisions.

When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win.

A young girl and her mother move to an apartment in a new city. Despite her mother's efforts to take her out, the girl would rather play by herself in their cozy home - she feels just fine on her own. Introductions to children her age have her hiding behind her mother's legs, and invitations to group activities have her in tears. That is until she meets Millie, a rescue dog who is not too big, not too small, and kisses her arm when the girl nervously reaches out. With Millie, saying hello to new people isn't so scary, and maybe making a friend isn't either.

A little girl spends a fun day with Mom going to the park, the art fair, the farmers market, and ending the day by making a yummy soup.

In this giggle-inducing story, the narrator is WRONG about everything, including that bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo and firefighters shout Ding Dong! before putting out a fire, until the characters within the book set him straight.

The Prickletrim family are very proud of their pristine garden, with its razor-straight edges, regulation-height lawn and perfectly shaped topiary. They LOVE nature - just so long as it is well ordered and properly managed. Then one day their long-suffering gardener can't stand their suffocating rules any longer and quits. Free at last, the Prickletrim's garden explodes upwards and outwards, spilling into their house and every corner of their lives. The family realize they cannot control nature. Can they learn to live in their wild garden?

A young girl shares stories and facts about the woods near her home while catching up with her mischievous dog, Peppermi

Eddy the goldfish makes a leap of faith to become closer to new friends.

In Mara's very tidy town, there's a perfect place for everything. There's a rose garden for roses. A rack in Mara's hallway for her muddy-day shoes. There's even a jar for cinnamon-swirl-rainbow-sprinkle cookies. But when Mara's feelings are too wild, too messy, too much, where will they fit?

What do we learn from plants when we listen to them speaking? Indigenous plantsman Nicholas Hummingbird calls on the legacy of his great-grandparents to remember how one drop of rain, one seed, one plant can renew a cycle of hop and connection -- for him and for each of us.

Guided by her mother, Sashiko, a girl with overwhelming emotions discovers solace and self-expression through traditional Japanese embroidery, using it as a tool to navigate her inner world.

A boy remembers a special camping trip he shared with his father, who is now away at war.

All the fleas want to be king of the mountain and race to the top--until the mountain starts to move! They discover their mountain is a small part of a world that is bigger than the fleas ever imagined. Could it be some things are more important than being first?

Written by first-generation Latinx teens, this bilingual book - told in Spanish and English - follows Belinda, a young girl of Mexican and Salvadoran heritage who once loved to sing. But ever since her aunt's death, Belinda has been afraid to use her voice. When a new owner decides to paint over the mural that was created to honor her aunt, Belinda rallies the entire community together to stop it. Can Belinda lead her community and lift her voice to save Tia's mural? From the shy reader to the young activist, this endearing story uplifts our future leaders.

Reina can't wait for her cousin's visit. At first, it's not as much fun as she'd imagined. Andrés is always talking to Abuela about people and places Reina doesn't know. But their friendship soon blossoms when Reina shares her city with Andrés.

Inspired by a true story, a remarkable friendship between a baby elephant and her keeper shows that kindness is never forgotten.

A brother and sister are super excited for their school's field day.

Learn about height and measurement with Curious George as he visits the amusement park with friends Betsy and Steve!

Prepare to be. . .Amazed. . .Dazzled . . .And mesmerized by Mino's magic show!

When Piper is offered a solo at her school's Spring Sing, she must overcome her stage fright to put on an unforgettable performance.

Because his grandmother is arriving from India, Rishi wants to cook curry alongside his dad using the flavors from his family's special spice box, but when he drops the box that holds the family's heart and history, he draws courage and meaning from their treasured past to set things right.

From their homes in New York and New Zealand, cousins Noah and Nora have a competition to decide who can have the world's best Hanukkah, winter or summer, but as the eight nights of Hanukkah go on, they realize they have more in common than they thought.

King and Kayla go on a sleepover adventure at Thor and Jillian's house, where they investigate spooky occurrences in the basement.

Penelope Rex gets a saber-toothed tiger for her first pet, but finds "Mittens" a lot to handle.

As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam's always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second home, not only because swimming at the aquatic center is her favorite thing in the world, but also because her parents run the center's sushi café. She's the youngest swimmer on the team, but not the slowest. Julia can't wait for Personal Best Day - the most important day for all of the swimmers. If their times are good enough, they can enter a big regional swim meet. But then the worst thing happens. A sharp pain in Julia's ear reveals an infection and she's forbidden to swim for ten days. How can she get timed during Personal Best Day when she's not allowed in the water? Julia is desperate to get back in the pool, even if it means having to go behind her parents' backs to do so. But Julia's solution lands her in a sticky situation, and it's going to require the entire community center to come together to help her out of it!

Henry, a young boy with autism goes on a class field trip to the natural history museum, with instructions to find something new.

When a thief steals the prized painting from the Museum of Food Art in the middle of the night, the Pigeon Private Detectives take on the case and break down clues, while still taking time to indulge in a sweet treat from Mama Pigeon.

When a puppy who is being trained as a police dog goes missing, third-grader Judy forms a detective agency to solve the mystery, imitating her literary heroine, Nancy Drew.

When a puppy who is being trained as a police dog goes missing, third-grader Judy forms a detective agency to solve the mystery, imitating her literary heroine, Nancy Drew.

Inspired by her grandmother?s bucket list, Judy Moody decides to make a list of things to achieve before she starts fourth grade. Will Judy cross off everything on her list before summer's end?

When Judy learns that some of her ancestors lived in England and possibly related to the Queen, her nemesis Jessica Finch finds more surprise relatives that Judy wishes she could hide in a dungeon somewhere.

As Judy and the rest of the Virginia Dare Bookworms prepare for the Book Quiz Blowout competition against second- and third-grade readers, her team discovers the other group has a fourth-grader and worry about their chance of winning sets in.

When her teacher Mr. Todd makes Monday special by celebrating Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, Judy Moody's frown is turned upside down, prompting her to come up with the perfect idea to make this the best week ever.

Fergus and Zeke love being the class pets in Miss Maxwell's class, and they always want to do whatever the students do. So when Miss Maxwell tells the class they're going on a field trip to a local farm to help with the animals, pick some apples, and learn about where food comes from, Fergus and Zeke can't wait to sneak their way onto the trip. Unfortunately, the farm is not as fun as the mice had hoped: while the children head off to care for the animals after sampling some honey, Fergus and Zeke become covered in the sticky stuff and lose sight of the class. What if the diminutive pair adapt a few farm activities of their own? With plenty of physical comedy and a few annoyed hens, cows, sheep, and goats, the latest tale about the endearing and enterprising duo will have readers in fits of giggles.

Junie B. mistakenly thinks that her new baby brother is a baby monkey, and her report of this news creates trouble in her kindergarten class.

After hearing from a classmate that people have monsters under their beds, Junie B. Jones is afraid to go to sleep at night.

Frustrated because the rules for her class's Pet Day will not let her take her dog to school, Junie B. Jones considers taking unusual replacements.

When Junie B. Jones receives a "valentime," she tries to find out who in her kindergarten class is her secret admirer.

When Junie B. cannot play in the school kickball tournament because of a sore toe, she brings her unique talents to the halftime show.

Junie B.'s journal entries start with Room One's stomach virus excitement.

It's a normal day with normal chores for Sally and her brother...until everything turns topsy-turvy when the Cat in the Hat arrives! With a whirlwind of fun and the hilarious but chaotic antics of Thing 1 and Thing 2, the day promises to be anything but boring. Yet Sally's wise pet, the Fish, warns them about letting the Cat stay. The question looms: Can they wrap up their tasks before their parents return, or will the Cat's zany escapades throw them off course? With brand-new illustrations and easy-to-follow paneled storytelling, this graphic novel is an excellent bridge for kids transitioning to chapter books. A perfect must-have for young readers and Dr. Seuss fans alike.

Raina the rhino, Nigel the narwal, Shu the horseshoe crab, and Woolly the mammoth have more in common than the fact that they all have horns. (Warning: Never try to tell Shue that hers is more of a tail!) They were also all exposed to a Super Blood Full Moon Eclipse that gave them each strange powers. Now Shu can fly, Raina is lightning quick, Nigel has a supersonic sonar, and Woolly, well he's extra fluffy. Unfortunately, our heroes aren't the only ones who were gifted by the eclipse. Now they'll need to stave off a giant krill monster who was also caught up in the event. If they can't stop him, it might just mean the end of Burlap Beach, Team Unihorn (and Woolly), and even -- gasp! -- summer's tastiest treat, ice cream!

In this hilarious illustrated fable, Anna Van Ogre loses her lovely monstrous looks and is turned into a sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl. It starts her on a journey to learn an unforgettable lesson about true beauty.

To help her fall asleep, the author tells his daughter a bedtime story from his mischievous childhood when he bought magic beans with his mother's grocery money.

Bunny and Tree first meet when the tree observes a ferocious wolf threatening the bunny and comes to its protection. From that moment on, there is a bond of trust between the two, which flowers not only into friendship, but amazingly, into a road trip adventure, when Bunny, who's looking for his rabbit friends, convinces Tree that it's time to uproot and see the world. Compelled by sympathy and a shared purpose, Bunny and Tree hit the road, becoming another tremendous and memorable picture book odd couple. Depicted in bright colors in a world of lavish skies and so much to see, Bunny and Tree share in wonder, adventure, misadventure, solidarity, and a sense of homecoming.

Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age, she went to see a concert, and from that moment on, she felt inspired to perform. She loved putting on shows for the people having their hair cut in her mom's salon but knew she was destined for a bigger audience. After winning a local talent show, Beyoncé joined the newly formed girl group Girls Tyme. The band eventually became Destiny's Child and shot to stardom with their catchy R&B songs and fierce dance routines. As a solo artist, she has since achieved incredible success with number-one hits, including 'Irreplaceable' and 'Crazy in Love', and several critically acclaimed and award-winning albums, including 'I am... Sasha Fierce', 'Lemonade', and 'Renaissance'. She has received the most Grammy nominations of any artist in history and is now one of the most influential people in the world. As well as being a performer, she is a mother, businesswoman, philanthropist, and role model for all those who want to reach for the stars.

In the 1890s, times were tough, and opportunities for women were few and far between. When mother-of-three Annie Londonderry saw an ad promising 10,000 dollars to a woman who could cycle around the world in a year, something no one thought possible, she decided it was time to learn to ride. She waved goodbye to her family in Boston and set off for Chicago. Annie was exhausted when she arrived fifty-nine days later--and she realized she'd never make it across the Rockies before winter, and certainly not riding a heavy women's bike and wearing a corset and petticoats. So Annie got herself a better bicycle and comfortable bloomers, and headed back East to try a different route. Facing robbers, sprained ankles, and disapproving stares, Annie missed her family and wanted to quit. But she journeyed on, all over the world. And, when she finally reached California and the Southwest, she kept pedaling. Her family was counting on the prize money, and people around the world, especially women, were watching. Annie came through for all of them, arriving in Chicago fourteen days before her deadline and proving that women could do just about anything.

When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalayan mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all--Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma, the Tibetan word for Mother Goddess of the World. It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality. He went on many expeditions, some more dangerous than others, but Tenzing never gave up his dream of reaching the top of the highest peak.

Star Trek actor, activist, and author George Takei shares his empowering and moving story about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII.

When you think of holes, what comes to mind? Maybe the irritating hole in your sock. Or the hole on the shelf where you plucked out this book. But did you know some holes suddenly devour entire gas stations? Big holes in the ocean that are visible from space? Small holes in balls that prevent a backyard home run? A hole is a part of something where there's nothing at all. Holes are investigated by scientists, used by artists, designed by engineers, and fixed by problem-solvers. They can be natural or human-made, big or small, plentiful or scarce, mysterious or painfully familiar. Many are important to our everyday lives, whether we give them credit or not. Back matter explores language and vocabulary.

In this interactive picture book, young readers poke, roll, and slide objects on the page, using their imagination to conduct simple physics experiments. They learn about forces (pushes and pulls), inertia, gravity, acceleration, and friction. Back matter includes a real-world experiment.

Discover facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Continues the challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the ... um... bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a complete photo of the animal! Also included are factual animal details along with how these animals use camouflage or other trickery to engage with their home. Readers will discover animals like the alien butt spider who turns leaves into burrito-like hideaways, the leaf-tailed gecko whose body mimics the leaves and bark of a tree, and many more!

The story of a hummingbird's early life and how they make their way into the world.

Based on the real-life Lights Out movement, this inspirational story shows how people can combat light pollution and make a big difference in helping to save migrating birds by turning lights off at night.

What exactly is a robot? How do they talk and move? And what does it take to build one? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more. Based on the bestselling Questioneers series and the Ada Twist, Scientist Netflix show, this nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow, as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.

For animal lovers who are obsessed with everything cats, this book has it all: mind-blowing facts; tons of breeds; super fun games; hands-on activities; hilarious cat jokes; and fascinating research, such as how cats manage to (almost) always land on their feet.

How do you breathe underwater? What tools can we use to go deeper and deeper into the oceans? And--what's down there? Two-thirds of our Earth is covered in ocean, yet only 5% of it has been explored. Dive deep into our long history of sea exploration to learn why, how, and when humans have dived, and uncover our biggest questions about what hides in the Earth's deepest waters.

Willis Watson learns how there are real everyday heroes around him, and how he can be whatever he wants to be.

When Emily Elizabeth goes on vacation, Clifford gets lonely and starts out to find her

Clifford and Emily Elizabeth go to the city to visit Clifford's family back home.

Clifford, a very big dog who always overdoes his good deeds, finds something to do that is his size.

Willis Watson learns how there are real everyday heroes around him, and how he can be whatever he wants to be.

Joe, a young boy trying to play pirates at the playground, keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg, and gets more and more fed up until the kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened.

In this interactive book, Lady Rabbit the Magician offers to read your mind, if you pick a member from the magician's audience.

It's the first day of school for Zoe, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school's soccer team. But self-conscious of her hearing aids, Zoe is too nervous to try them out. With the help of and perspectives from new friends, what begins as a bumpy, anxiety-filled start for Zoe, soon transitions into an eye-opening experience about what it means to be different -- and what it means to be extraordinary.

A monster claims he would never eat a child as the children playing around him suspiciously disappear one by one.

Once upon a time, there was a kitty named Pete who came upon a house in the forest. He goes in, eats pizza, plays guitar, and falls asleep. But what happens when three bears come home?

It's Tuesday, and Pete is hungry for delicious tacos. But the taqueria is closed! Pete has an idea--he and his family will make their own tacos, even if they don't have the typical toppings. Will a scoop of creativity and a dollop of problem-solving be the right ingredients to save Taco Tuesday? Join Pete the Cat in this story full of family, friends, and wacky tacos!

Clarisse, a street cat who loves books, finds a new home in the library as a read-aloud cat.

What are a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark to do when they just want to relax, but the narrator of the book keeps INSISTING that they're riding a bicycle? Who calls the shots in a story, anyway--the narrator, or the characters? Find out in this follow-up to A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk into a Book that will leave young readers laughing.

A picture book celebrating both the highs and lows that everyone experiences in the course of a life.

Retells the fatal episodes in the lives of two foolish pigs and how the third pig managed to avoid the same pigfalls.

Jo wants to paint all the wonderful things she loves. With a palette of red, yellow, and blue, Jo knows she can mix any colors to create new ones. Her imagination takes flight as she explores painting with primary and by mixing her secondary colors, each picture is as beautiful as the last. But through her exploration of the colors of the rainbow, Jo finds that her favorite is a combination of them all: brown.

Breaking News: Wishing Well Broken! The townspeople of Bad Göodsburg are up in arms. With their beloved well busted, none of their important, generous, kindhearted wishes are coming true! Time to send that good-for-nothing Newsboy to investigate.

Pete the bird likes living alone on his island, but a turtle, dog, and elephant join him. When a storm rolls in, everyone works together to keep safe.

A multicultural family celebrates the traditions of two New Years--the Jewish Rosh Hashanah in the autumn, and the Asian Lunar New Year several months later.

Trim looks for a way to help his crewmates without much success, but when he discovers a big problem on the ship, it is all hands on deck.

Rex invites all of his friends over to celebrate his tenth birthday.

Pinkalicious and Peter get a big surprise when their foster cat has kittens! Caring for six rambunctious kittens is a huge challenge. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to convince Mommy and Daddy to let them keep them?

While reading a bedtime story starring sleepy animals dozing off, the unflappable narrator, distracted by nocturnal animals who have anything but sleep on their minds, improvises the nocturnal brood into the verse.

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with this picture book that follows a small field mouse as she rallies the larger woodland animals to join her on a journey up a hill, sensing that something is about to happen at the top... What could it be?!

A celebration of all the things that hope can mean and how to reach for your dreams, whether they are as big as the night sky or as small as a bowl of ice cream.

Simple, rhyming text introduces readers to the names of babies across the animal kingdom.

In a mix of Eastern and Western mythologies, a mother tells her child about two forests inhabited by different, but equally enchanting dragons that coexist within the child's heart.

A young girl escapes from a too-loud and busy world by living inside a whale, but when her retreat is disturbed by an intruder, she learns people will be quiet and listen whenever she tells a story.

Chester plans to have a salad for lunch, but in order to do that, he'll need vegetables. So, off he goes to the community garden, except he quickly learns that he won't be dressing a salad anytime soon. Instead, the vegetables start dressing him down.

The Grunions' house had many doors. But there was one door, that had never been opened before! The door that had never been opened before was built closed shut, locked tight, and never opened for a reason. A reason that nobody knew. Geraldine opened every door she ever found. Geraldine opened every door and went everywhere and met everyone and did everything. Everything, except one thing. Geraldine had never opened the Door that had never been opened before...not yet!

A whimsical guide through the steps of riding a horse, whether the horse is real or lives in the imagination.

In simple, rhyming text, an adult expresses their love, hopes, and dreams for a child.

From dawn to dusk, through sunshine, rainfall, and everything in between, he works his smooth hands until they crack. He harvests plenty of gifts for everyone to enjoy in hope of a brighter future for his own--he is the backbone of our country. Beautifully illustrated with the gifted colors of Mother Earth and told from the perspective of a proud son, this heartfelt tale will take us on a journey through the hardships and tireless days of a field worker.

Melvin Kusin (1926 - 2018), called "Poppy" by me and his other grandchildren, was a World War II veteran, Senior Olympics track star, and Texas chili mix entrepreneur. Poppy's life was bold and full of unexpected turns. But of his many adventures, Poppy was most proud of leading our family's Passover Seder for seventy-two years in a row. He taught us that traditions have the power to bring and keep families together. It's through these special moments that we can all discover ways our loved ones are still right here with us, just like Poppy is for me.

Illustrates how just like daylilies, we come and we go, but memories and friendships last forever.

Katie writes a goodbye letter to her family's car that she named Bob, thanking him for the memories--from powwows to vacations to time spent with extended family and more.

Phil tries to introduce his daughter Lil to all different kinds of cuisine at the food truck festival, but Lil is hesitant to try anything new until he reminds her to keep herself open to new possibilities and to try things at least once.

In this warmhearted book, we join Molly at the Intertribal Community Center, where she introduces us to people she knows and loves: her grandmother and her grandmother's wife, her uncles and their baby, her cousins, and her treasured friends. They dance, sing, garden, learn, pray, and eat together. And tonight, they come together for a feast! Molly shares with the reader how each person makes her feel--and reminds us that love is love.

A child explores the magical world of Treehouse Town--from Sap Street to Willow Way--where all children and animal inhabitants work together and have fun.

When a newcomer arrives, Fox demonstrates all his foxy skills, but when the other creature can do all the same things, he wonders if it really is another fox - and possibly a new friend!

It's the last day at the construction site and Cranky the crane truck is feeling, well, cranky. And he doesn't want to talk about it. His friends Zippy, Wheezy, and Dump Chuck try to cheer him up. But you know what doesn't help when you're feeling cranky? A lot of talking. But what will help?

Legendary old west lawman Wild Bill Hickok leaves Deadwood and meets famous pirate captain Jean Lafitte as they search for a treasure chest full of gold, silver, and jewels to help build an orphange for homeless children in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Teeny-Weeny Unicorn feels like the world is not made for his small stature and one day it bothers him so much he runs off, but soon after meeting a salty gnome he starts to wonder if he might just be the right size after all.

Set in 1865, a young girl named Lettie saves her money so she and her uncle can place an advertisement to find the members of their family that were separated under slavery.

Esme learns the cultural significance of plantains while cooking alongside her grandmother.

Clara spends her summer visiting her grandma and cousin on the Standing Rock reservation, where Clara and her family set up the ancestral tipi and grow closer together as they tell stories, sing songs, and learn about their Lakota roots.

Jenny Chow, determined to hold her own in her family's annual chopsticks challenge, creates a solution through STEAM trial and error to master those slippery, oh-so-tricky chopsticks. Includes instructions on how to make DIY chopstick tongs.

In three-and-a-half stories, friends and roommates Bat, Cat and Rat share, joke, and read together.

When Trim gets off to a bumpy start as ship's cat, new friends, human and animal, help him settle in.

A cute French snail sets off on a springtime adventure with an adorable bunny in this laugh-out-loud fourth picture book in the bestselling Escargot series--the perfect gift for Easter or all year round.

When Principal Stoker decides Ella Mentry School needs a school vegetable garden, she brings in Miss Nichol to oversee the planting. But when A.J. and his friends start helping out, hijinks ensue.

The My Weird School kids are fed up with Miss Banks and her constant pranks. They decide to finally prank her back. After seeing how focused and engaged the kids are with their practical jokes, Mrs. Stoker suggests a week-long prank competition between the students and the teachers. If the kids manage to pull off a win, they'll get a candy party. And so begins the most epic prank war that Ella Mentry School has ever seen!

When a struggling student teacher assigns a group project, seven-year-old Just Grace gets so involved in working with Grace W. and Grace F. that she fails to understand why she and her best friend, Mimi, are drifting apart.

Eight-year-old Just Grace and her best friend Mimi embark on a campaign to convince Grace's parents that they are responsible and dependable enough to get a dog.

The new Sprout Wing fairies, Lulu, Nova, Coco, and Zali, can't wait to explore their home in the Forever Tree. Soon they'll try out to see which fairy pod they each belong to, starting with the swift and sporty Flutterflies! Lulu wants to stay close to her friends, but there are four different pods, each with a special talent--plus mischievous trolls stirring up trouble.

Nova and her best fairy friends Lulu, Coco, and Zali are ready for their next fairy pod try-out, this time for the Shimmerbuds--who know all about fairy medicine. Nova isn't very speedy, but she loves helping the forest animals! When the forest trolls interrupt the challenge with more shenanigans, Nova has to think fast. Can she and the other Sprout Wings work together and mend the mess?

Twin moles, Purr and Craw, are born on the first day of spring. The newest members of their woodland world, they're curious about everything. What is swimming? Why does mother speak French as she makes pancakes? What does father scrawl in his notebook? Do animals live in the sea? Why do grownups eat smelly cheese? How do we get better when we're sick? What happens when we die? As they start to grow up, every day is filled with another adventure as they explore the peculiar characters that surround them in the forest. Home is always waiting for them, filled with the clacking of father's typewriter, the sound of mother playing her upright bass, and the smells of quince jam and medicinal moss brews. During their adventures outside the home, they learn that the world is sometimes scarier, stranger and more dangerous than it seemed from the pocket of their father's coat. Each new encounter leaves Purr and Craw a little braver and wiser and with a few extra friends. Beautifully illustrated with scenes of mischief and discovery by Marjana Prohasko, Who Will Make the Snow? reminds us that the world is always larger and more wonderful than we can see from our own corner of the woods.

A high-pitched loud sound in an elevator shaft sends young sleuths Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia on the hunt for the source.

Young sleuths Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are excited to search for clues of a cougar near Abbi's home, but they soon discover something more might be going on.

A precocious puppy with a penchant for solving mysteries is newly adopted into a family, causing havoc for their comfortable housecat.

Best friends, Albert and Pickles, go on a trip to an amusement park.

It's the weekend, and best friend dogs Schnozzer and Tatertoes decide to take an educational trip to the National Air and Space Museum. But they soon launch into outer space when the dogs tumble into an active capsule in pursuit of a stray yo-yo. Along their free-wheeling intergalactic journey, they experience the ups and downs of zero gravity, make contact with moon dwellers who want someone to clean up the junk left behind by the Apollo missions, and even discover an asteroid heading directly for Earth.

A luminous picture book biography about librarian and storyteller Augusta Baker, the first Black coordinator of children's services at all branches of the New York Public library.

Lucy was not a proper little girl. She was sassy. She was bold. She was funny. She was a rule-breaking, chance-taking, comedy pioneer. Can't act? Can't sing? Can't dance? Lucy proves them all wrong - and then has the last laugh when she finally lets her inner funny girl shine. In 1951, the hit show I Love Lucy took television by storm and has made millions laugh ever since. Lucy! is the true story of how Lucille Ball overcame the odds to become the world's Queen of Comedy.

Before Marie Curie was the first woman in France to earn the highest degree in physics, before she discovered two new radioactive elements, and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (and then the first person to win two!)--she was a little girl named Marie Sklodowska who dreamed of being a scientist--and was determined to make that dream come true. This is an accessible and compelling homage to Marie Curie, whose life and legacy continue to inspire to this very day.

An inspiring nonfiction picture book about Rosalind Franklin, the groundbreaking chemist who helped discover the structure of DNA.

Once upon a time, there lived a girl who swept floors and washed dishes and was little more than a servant to her family. Until, one day, an invitation arrived. It was an invitation to a new country and a new beginning--a place where Caroline's dreams, her fascination with the night sky, and her extraordinary talent would open up a world of beauty and renown, and make her the belle of the scientific ball. From humble beginnings and despite many obstacles, Caroline Herschel and her brother William developed and built the best telescope in the world--in their backyard! Together they went on to discover a new planet, new moons, and vast arrays of unknown nebulae and comets. From a child who seemed doomed to a life of servitude, Caroline grew into a woman recognized by kings and queens and a scientist whose work and discoveries continue to shine today.

Follows Lincoln from his childhood to the presidency, including the Civil War and his legendary Gettysburg Address.

A picture book biography of Georgia O'Keeffe, with an emphasis on her sustainable homestead in Abiquiu, New Mexico.

A picture book biography follows the life of Kitty O'Neil, the stuntwoman and racecar driver who broke the women's land speed record, becoming a hero to fans everywhere.

A story that captures the undeniable magic of friendship and the connection between a girl and horse both physically and emotionally. Emilia shares so eloquently her journey of friendship with Romeo and his human family. A beautiful and timeless tale.

Little Sally grew up in California and soon realized that she had a passion for science. She loved it so much that she studied it at college and became a Doctor of Physics. One day, whilst reading the student newspaper, Sally saw that NASA was looking for astronauts. Women could apply, having never been able to before... so she went for it! Sally was chosen, and in 1983 became the first American woman to fly in space. Sally believed that science should be exciting and inclusive and that everyone should be able to reach for the stars! So, after hanging up her space suit, Sally, with her partner Tam, founded Sally Ride Science, an organization that encourages better science education. This powerful book features/stylish and quirky illustrations,/and/extra facts at the back, including a/ biographical timeline/with historical photos and a detailed profile of the trailblazing astronaut's life.

Presents a biography of Brazilian photojournalist, humanitarian, and environmental advocate Sebastião Salgado showing how he used his pictures to tell the stories of people who might not otherwise be seen and photographed the beauty of the world to save it.

In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a Hmong refugee child navigating life at home and school in America while carrying the weight of her selective mutism.

This first illustrated Bible storybook from one of the world's top Bible scholars draws connections across all of God's very good story, His Word. This practical Bible guide shares family favorite stories, plus some that may be new, combining a theologian's expertise with narratives that draw kids into the good news of the world's greatest tale.

This accessible behind-the scenes look at being a scientist takes beginning readers on a research boat to the North Pole where they can discover what type of scientist they want to be.

Two curious bunnies enjoy watching clouds go by. But when they look at the sky, they see something completely different! While one bunny likes to use his imagination the other bunny can only see the scientific. Together they learn that cloudwatching is much more fun when they see it through each other's eyes.

This engaging and educational picture book about protecting our waterways follows a classroom as they build a rain garden, empowering readers with the tools to reduce pollution, diminish flooding and create a habitat for wildlife.

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Ever since mysterious bones were found in 1822, scientists and artists have tried to figure out what the creature they came from looked like. But it seems that every time they've made up their minds, someone makes a discovery, and they have to start all over. That's only fair, though--after all, it's how knowledge advances! With an inviting tone and detail-filled art, Sean Rubin traces the process of defining--and redefining--the dinosaur called Iguanodon. Entertaining, accessible, and beautiful, his tale will delight dinosaur fans, budding artists, and anyone curious about how science works.

A stunning visual exploration of the weirdest, most incredible animals on Earth. Readers will learn that what makes many creatures so strange, to humans at least, is often exactly what helps them to survive. A fact-filled book about the planet's weirdest, most wonderful creatures from award-winning illustrator Ben Rothery.

There are about three thousand different kinds of cicadas but only the males make the sound we know. Some cicadas appear every year but other kinds only show up every seventeen years, but no one knows why. And there can be trillions of them! Interesting facts and a rhythmic, rhyming verse combine with colorful illustrations to portray one of the most fascinating insects in the world.

Insects are some of oldest creatures on Earth, evolving well before other land animals alongside ferns and trees. This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through today. Along the way, readers will meet many different kinds of insects from various points in history - like the trilobite of the Cambrian Explosion or the more recent and familiar termite. The text explores insect skills like camouflage, communication, metamorphosis, and much more. A bug hall of fame captures the smallest, largest, fastest, and cutest bugs around today. With lush illustrations from Gordy Wright and meticulous research from author Miriam Forster, Bugs: A Skittery, Jittery History is sure to delight bug enthusiasts, science fans, and any reader who loves to discover new wonders about the world around them.

There are ten quadrillion ants in the world, and yet I bet you never thought they could teach you anything. But these tiny creatures can do big things when they work together--just like people! With his signature humor and graphic illustrations, Philip Bunting delivers facts, laughs, and heart all in this special book that teaches that the answers to many of life's biggest questions can be found in your backyard (once you're ready to look).

This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles.

Meet Frank. He's a 300-pound python with 100 pointy teeth, night vision, and a killer squeeze. And he wants you to join him for a moonlit walk. I hope he's not hungry. But don't be afraid to say yes. If you follow my expert advice, you'll survive with style! Trust me. I'm a classy cockroach. What could go wrong? Celeste is a cockroach; everyone knows that cockroaches are survivors, so who better advise surviving an encounter with a polite predator? Everyone also knows that taking a moonlit promenade with a deadly reticulated python (named Frank) is a terrible idea. Using her superior pythonine knowledge, Celeste comes up with various strategies and solutions -- many dangerous, most absurd, but all based on the biology of pythons.

Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read-out-loud with a touch of humor and compassion for our friends with wings in the sky! Find out more from the moment they hatch, to how they create their homes in this perfectly detailed and soon-to-be springtime favorite read! Rachel Ignotofsky's beautiful, distinctive art style and engaging, informative text answer any questions a child (or adult) could have about birds, eggs, and nests in this nonfiction picture book series.

This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a blue whale and a mosquito! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!

Puff, the wisp of air, leads young readers on an adventure that reveals the air's role in the atmosphere and its impact on life on Earth.

Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her introduction explains, especially albums featuring animal artists. The bouncing harmonies of the Barbershop Beagles, the elegant crooning of the elephant Ella Fontaine, and the hilarious rhymes of the Hip-Hop Hedgehogs-all are represented in this quirky ABC book that draws on the creator's personal collection of albums, memorabilia, and lyrics dating between 1944 and 1984, the heyday of album design. With wry, witty text, silly and sumptuous sound play, and biographical end matter on all twenty-six musical acts, the book commands and stands up to repeated readings. Bright, zany art--all painted and lettered by hand with stellar design, and an album-size trim make it a collector's item in its own right, sure to grace the coffee tables of vinyl- and design-loving adults even as it tickles young funny bones. A hootenanny hosted by the creator of the Newbery Honor Book and Eisner Award winner El Deafo, Alphabet Albums from A to Z also quietly reminds us just how much music can mean to everyone.

Stephen Hawking guides readers through some of the biggest questions in the universe.

A hermit crab in need of a new, bigger shell explores the beach, trying on a variety of unsuitable objects before finding the right fit.

A picture book about the five largest lakes in North America - how they formed, the importance of these waters, and how they've become a national treasure.

At bedtime, when lights go out... sometimes thoughts stay on. Scary things and worries flutter and flap around. It's so hard to sleep! But a little imagination (and a lot of love) can create a cozy nest for happy thoughts--and sweet dreams for little ones. This lyrical and reassuring book by an award-winning poet is the perfect read for calming active minds at bedtime (or anytime).