Books

For children who feel intimidated by an older relative's stern demeanor and want to understand the person behind the gru

Howie the dachshund puts on a trench coat and tries his paw at writing a hard-boiled mystery novel featuring himself as

The stories behind famous icons like the Liberty Bell and Uncle Sam reveal how these figures became enduring symbols of

Follow a young girl and her family through the traditions of the High Holy Days as she thinks about what these sacred tr

Four short stories capture the complex feelings of childhood, from a difficult birthday party to an unforgettable night

A mischievous boy learns a sugary but sharp lesson about behavior when he is served exactly what he deserves.

Lush, bordered illustrations bring the fearsome beasts of Greek mythology to life alongside the classic tales of their l

Sylvie has been a twelve-year-old princess for eighty years, but she is tired of the same plot and decides to risk every

Stella’s dull life at a seaside hotel vanishes when she witnesses a secret that sends her on the run from a dangerous ma

A mountain village learns the true meaning of hospitality when a young girl uses an ancient legend about stone dancers t

For the child feeling overshadowed by an older sibling or struggling to find their own identity after a family move and

Small-statured Harleigh and his daring new friend Allegra team up to hunt for a hidden fortune and stop a thief inside t

For the child who enjoys unexpected friendships and the comedy of errors that happens when someone tries to help but get

A young boy becomes one of the twelve hundred people saved from the Holocaust by a factory owner’s daring and costly int

For the young sports fan who wants to know the stories behind the legends, from the triumphs of Babe Ruth to the breakin

For the creative child who loves to perform, this collection of short plays by master storytellers provides easy-to-stag

For the child who looks up at the night sky and wonders what else is out there, especially the giant rocks that might on

Albert gathers every scrap and tool in his workshop to build a custom alphabet for the local school playground in this c

Four traditional tales from the Masai, Angolan, Hausa, and Bushmen people bring the folk traditions of Africa to life.

Third-grader María Isabel struggles to feel at home in her new school until a writing assignment gives her the chance to

For the child who loves the magic of nature and is learning that some of the best things in life are worth the wait.

A defiant girl refuses to let reform school or a conquering government crush her spirit in this story of resistance and

A hippopotamus drives a car and ice cream cones melt in these nine brief, whimsical stories that turn everyday moments i

For the child who leaves a trail of crumbs and clutter but has a heart of gold, this story celebrates the messy side of