Children

“I love you,” Dimitri tells everyone, from his friends at nursery to the big tree in the playground. But why does no one say it back? Dimitri worries no one loves him – until he finds out there are lots of different ways love can spread through the world. A touching and uplifting story, perfect for sharing. Kindness counts – words adults should heed, too.

The miraculous birth here is of a potato pancake, which, unlike its less loquacious literary cousin the Gingerbread Man, begins screaming the moment it gets cooked. Leaping out of the frying pan and into the great white spaces of illustrator Lisa Brown's retro-cool graphics, the latke screams even louder as it tries in vain to explain itself and its role at Hanukkah in this highly entertaining book that all ages can appreciate.

Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott medalist Trina Schart Hyman, this nostalgic recollection of Christmas past by the celebrated Welsh poet evokes the beauty and tradition of the season at every turn: the warmth of a family gathering; the loveliness of a mistletoe-decked home; the predictability of cats by the fire; the mischief and fun of children left to their own devices; and the sheer delight of gifts – be they useful or useless.

Felt like including one of those wordless picture books I enjoyed so much over the holidays when I was a young lad. Timeless classic.

The first day Georges (the S is silent) moves into a new Brooklyn apartment, he sees a sign taped to a door in the basement: SPY CLUB MEETING – TODAY! That’s how he meets his twelve-year-old neigh­bor Safer. He and Georges quickly become allies—and fellow spies. Their assignment? Tracking the mysterious Mr. X, who lives in the apartment upstairs. But as Safer’s requests become more and more demanding, Georges starts to wonder: how far is too far to go for your only friend?

I recently watched the film The Current War about the race for electricity between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse (along with Nikola Tesla), and it brought to mind this great book. Fascinating story, as I love to learn about how the lives of great people intersect. Good read for you to inspire your child to be the next great engineer!

A group of friendly dinosaurs helps a lost egg search for its parents after it’s been blown out of its nest. But if the little egg is to be reunited with its family, first they must discover what kind of dinosaur lies inside. What does that egg look like inside its shell? Surely, there must be a way to tell! A heartwarming story of community, family, and finding your way home written and illustrated in the same vein as Are You My Mother?

Hundreds of fascinating facts are waiting to be unearthed. Dive below the surface and find out what happens under earth and under sea – from early submarines and deep-sea life to burrowing animals and man-made tunnels. You will never look at the world in the same way again! Gorgeous design and quirky illustrations make this a book to be pored over again and again.

Our little bunny is ready to embark on his path to becoming a ninja. But is he cut out for the ninja life? Especially if it means leaving his friends behind? When a bear comes rumbling in and challenges Little Bunny, he learns a valuable lesson that all super awesome ninjas need to know—the value of having super awesome friends.

A delightful tale about one beginner and one professional ballerina living parallel lives as portrayed through warm, inviting illustrations and storyline. Children and dancers alike will love the realistic nature of this story, especially the heartwarming embrace that takes place backstage.

“You are mine,” Fausto said to the flower, the sheep, and the mountain, and they all bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a boat and set out to sea…Combining bold art and powerful prose, and working in traditional lithographic printmaking techniques for the first time, Jeffers delivers a poignant modern-day fable to touch the hearts of adults and children alike.

With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It’s the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it’s her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab – a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah finds new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly’s beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Muhammad brings readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings and of being proud of who you are.

Perfect book for autumn. Bestselling author Ferry and the widely acclaimed illustrators the Fan Brothers present a gorgeous and poignant picture book about two unexpected friends and the special connection they share.

In their debut children’s picture book, NBC Today show co-host Guthrie and educator Oppenheim team up for a savvy and imaginative story that celebrates fashion and girl power.

From the creators of The Day the Crayons Quit and Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors.