Children

Come, sing, and celebrate the power of the beloved songs “This Little Light of Mine,” “Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” through kaleidoscopic illustrations of color and cut paper.

A real mouthful! Presenting readers with twenty-four challenging and hilarious tongue twisters, Cleary's inventive sentences and Steve Mack's appealing art will leave readers tongue-tied…and laughing through their teeth!

Winner of the Newbery Medal, Coretta Scott King Author Award and Kirkus Prize for Young Readers’ Literature, this is a “tweener” that upper elementary and middle school school students must have. A timely, honest graphic novel about starting over at a new school where diversity is low and the struggle to fit in is real. Another great discussion starter for Black History Month.

Ali was the leading heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved public figure. His objection to the military draft during the Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today. In this friendly, fun biography series (the inspiration of the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum), kids are encouraged to “dream big.” Each book includes: a timeline of key events in the hero’s history; photos that bring the story more fully to life; comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable; childhood moments that influenced the hero; facts that make great conversation-starters; and a character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to. Must-have series.

You are made for greatness! Isn’t that something every child should hear EVERY day? Nacera’s wonderful little tale about the benefits of diving into one’s creative juices should be read by all decision-makers looking to make learning fun for kids rather than the compulsory chore it too often becomes. Includes beautiful illustrations by Cheryl Mendenhall.

A space opera inspired by Korean mythology, this time told from the point of view of a nonbinary tiger spirit. Upper elementary students can’t put this book down!

Newbery Honor author’s follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning Skunk and Badger. With illustrations by Caldecott medalist Jon Klassen, this new adventure begins as Skunk and Badger head out on a rock-finding expedition, finding surprises behind every boulder.  

If it weren’t for her big sister, Maya (who seems to own the spotlight), Tessie would dazzle the whole class. But when Maya lands the lead – and the coveted princess crown – in the fall recital, not even freestyle dancing can fully rescue Tessie’s spirits. But maybe they each have something to teach and the spotlight is big enough for two? Great book about sibling rivalry.

Wolverine, Deadpool, Doctor Doom, Thanos…there's one hero that's beaten them all-and now she's got her own ongoing series (Not that she's bragging.)! It's Squirrel Girl! Fun and goofy.

Outside the world is bright and colorful, but Lydia's family is too busy with their gadgets to notice. She says “hello” to everyone. “Hello? Hello!” Her father says hello while texting, her mother says hello while working on her laptop and her brother doesn't say hello at all. The TV shouts hello, but Lydia doesn't want to watch any shows. Restless, she ventures outside. There are so many things to say hello to! Hello rocks! Hello leaves! Hello flowers! When Lydia comes back home she decides to show her family what she has found, and it's hello world and goodbye gadgets! FABULOUS!!!!!

Olive, the dog, is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she decides she must be a reindeer. So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole. And while Santa and the other reindeer are a bit surprised that a dog wants to join their team, in the end Olive and her unusual reindeer skills are just what Santa and his veteran reindeer team need in this funny tale.

When Slipper finds Mr. Furry Boots in her house, she does what any cat would do and investigates. But curiosity gets the best of her when she finds herself on a trip she hadn’t planned on taking, eventually discovering that there’s no place like home for Christmas.

Wanda Petronski is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. She claims she has one hundred dresses at home, but everyone knows she doesn’t. When Wanda is pulled out of school one day, the class feels terrible, and classmate Maddie decides that she is "never going to stand by and say nothing again." Newbery Award-winning tale about bullies, bystanders and having the courage to speak up.

Explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. Lovely story.

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty (and fun) in their routine and the world around them.