Children

Everyone knows most young saplings dream of becoming Christmas trees. But one grumpy, old tree who doesn't like lights, decorations, or people is determined to be different. Get ready to meet the Halloween Tree! A charming, funny and heartwarming kids Halloween picture book with delightful illustrations by Teresa Martínez.

Captivating graphic novel with illustrations by Christine Norrie about a Japanese-American girl who must survive years of uncertainty and questions of loyalty in Hiroshima during World War II.

A woman riding a motorcycle was shocking enough to Americans in the 1930s, but one who performed stunts and traveled cross-country by herself was practically unheard of! Ever defying expectations, Bessie Stringfield made an indelible mark as the “Motorcycle Queen,” but her story has often been overlooked – until now. Bessie’s daring exploits showcase a woman of grit and determination who met life head on―and astride a motorbike in this great book, beautifully illustrated by Jean Claverie,

It’s the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all – saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won’t be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations by Julie Durrell illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Christmas poem.

A National Book Award Finalist, this remarkable graphic novel is about growing up in a refugee camp, as told by a former Somali refugee to the Newbery Honor-winning creator of Roller Girl.

Silly and engaging story about a very busy Mama who never seems to have time to take a shower! Follow Stinky Mama as she navigates her busy day! Will she ever find time to take a shower?

Beautifully illustrated wordless book about a futuristic Noah’s Ark in a luminous sci-fi parable for our changing world.

A page-turning suspense for tweens about how the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre, how the robbery made the portrait the most famous artwork in the world and how the painting by Leonardo da Vinci should never have existed at all.

This is not an ordinary book – it’s a magical one! Lady Rabbit goes beyond pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making herself disappear. For her next act, she will READ YOUR MIND! That's right: You pick a member from the magician's adorable audience – don’t tell which one you’ve chosen – and this book will guess who it is in this delightful read aloud.

Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without leaving the living room in this wonderfully entertaining and hilariously illustrated read aloud book!

From the award-winning author comes a middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of a true-blue friend, a big-hearted aunt and uncle and the dog of her dreams, unexpectedly learns the true meaning of family in the least likely of places.

Every great adventure needs a hero – or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make a rhyming tale twice as nice.

From award-winning author de la Peña and illustrator Paola Escobar comes this heartwarming, uplifting picture book about a boy – at home in two worlds – discovering what it means to be at home with himself.

With tricky puzzles, funny riddles, and eerily funny stories, this interactive middle grade book allows the reader to become a part of the plot – like the good ole Choose Your Own Adventure series of my youth!

The first in a series about a curious, imaginative, playful little boy and his band of lovable stuffed animal friends.