Leeva at Last
A hilarious and heart-warming new adventure from Sara Pennypacker, the best-selling author of Pax, with illustrations by Caldecott Medal-winner Matthew Cordell. Leeva Thornblossom loves to learn: her local newspaper teaches her a new word every day, and soap operas show her the many shades of human expression. And when she comes across the announcement that […]
Beginners: Coral Reefs
An engaging, easy-to-read introduction to the wonders of coral reefs. What is coral? How many types of creatures live on reefs? Why are some coral reefs turning white? This book has the answers to these questions and many more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.
Greek Myths for Little Children
A beautifully illustrated story collection, perfect for reading aloud Five famous Greek myths, specially selected and retold for younger children. Meet foolish King Midas, the wise goddess Athena and the musician Arion, find out what was inside Pandora’s box and discover how the hero Heracles cleaned some VERY smelly stables.
Squire
From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls ‘instantly compelling.’ Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and […]
The Firebird
One of the most popular Russian folktales, retold for young readers. Who is stealing golden apples from the King’s magical orchard? Prince Ivan sets out to find the thief; a journey on which he’s helped by Silver Wolf to trace first the Firebird, then the winged Horse of Power, then the princess Marya, held captive […]
The Smallest Lights in the Universe
In The Smallest Lights in the Universe, MIT astrophysicist Sara Seager interweaves the story of her search for meaning and solace after losing her first husband to cancer, her unflagging search for an Earth-like exoplanet and her unexpected discovery of new love. Sara Seager has made it her life’s work to peer into the spaces […]
Helping Our Planet
We are bombarded by warnings about the health of our planet, but what can we actually do to help? This hands-on guide is filled with suggestions for everyday actions and choices that will help readers take better care of the Earth. Armed with this informative and helpful book, they can feel ready to make a […]
Here in the Real World
Ware can’t wait to spend summer ‘off in his own world’ and generally being left alone. But then his parents sign him up for dreaded Rec camp, where he must endure Meaningful Social Interaction and whatever activities so-called ‘normal’ kids do. On his first day Ware meets Jolene, a tough, secretive girl planting a garden […]
Daddy Cuddle
An adorable picture book for dads everywhere ‘Daddy up?’ It’s early in the morning and one little rabbit is wide awake … From bestselling author Kate Mayes and award-winning illustrator Sara Acton comes this gorgeous tale of an early riser who just wants to play! A book to be loved and treasured by children, fathers […]
