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Ten African animals are brought to life in colorful artwork, accompanied by fun nature facts. Written by John Platt and Moira Rose Donohue, each animal portrait is painted by a student from the How to Draw a Lion program. How to Draw a Lion is a nonprofit art education program that provides art classes for children in sub-Saharan Africa.

Poetic back stories and informative text shine a spotlight on the good work of community animal shelters. Ten different fictional animals represent the millions of pets brought to shelters every day. Whether they're known as Humane Societies, rescue services, or other names, these organizations and their caring work remind us all of how a loving home can change the life of a vulnerable animal.

A baby's first year is filled with newness and wonder, from the sight of the sun filtering through leaves to the splash of water at bathtime to sweet snuggles with mom. This book celebrates all of baby's charming firsts and reminds us all of the miracles this life holds when seen through their very new eyes.

Soon after Mae the mayfly hatches she is nearly eaten by a trout, sending her into hiding, but knowing she has only one day to enjoy the world gives her courage to venture out again.

Lulu and her cousin Rocky are visiting Music City--Nashville! There are so many fun things to see and do. The third book in the Our City Adventures series explores the city of Nashville, visiting well-known sites and attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame.

A young girl takes action when a dragon threatens her village in this retelling of the Nian legend, which explains why the Chinese New Year is celebrated for fifteen days.

As the worst snow storm of the year rolls in, one family hunkers down together in a cozy blanket fort for the night. A little girl makes a wish on a snowglobe and, in the morning, the sun rises on a winter wonderland--beckoning all outside. And what if, on this snow-filled day, family shake their busy lives and everyone goes out to play?

In Depression-era Detroit, two boys, one African-American and the other Jewish, bond over a shared interest in boxing. At the same time, America is gearing up for the rematch between American boxer Joe Louis and the German boxer, Max Schmeling. Against the backdrop of the 1938 Fight of the Century, a boy makes a stand for a friend.

The story of Anne Frank and her diary is one of the world's most important and well-known, but less is known about the woman who sheltered Anne and her family for years and, ultimately, rescued Anne's diary from Nazi clutches. Miep Gies was a woman who rose to bravery when humanity needed it and risked everything for her neighbors.

Ian is wild about science experiments and for his latest (number 256) he's building a jet pack for his dog, Wilbur--the leftover parts shouldn't be anything to worry about, right? When Wilbur dons his new pack and blasts off, he leave a swath of chaos in his wake and nobody is happy, Wilbur least of all. What's a budding inventor to do?

Set against the backdrop of a magnificent apple tree, this book uses poetry to take young readers through the cycles of the four seasons, showcasing popular outdoor and indoor activities. One verse in each season references a major holiday, including Easter and Christmas.

This picture book retells the story of the 1964 air race between Americans Geraldine Mock and Joan Merriam Smith, the first two women to fly around the world. Full color.

This friendly, rhyming story follows a child and her father through the day. From morning ritual to bedtime story, life in the fourth floor walk up and on the city streets and parks below is sweet and filled with tender moments between parent and child.

Even the forest has to sleep! This sweet walk through the forest says good night to flora and fauna alike, from the quiet bunny to the howling coyote. With silly, colorful illustrations and soft rhyme that is sure to lull littles ones off to sleep, this will be a favorite bedtime pick.