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Cub swings angrily from the branch of a tree...until he calms himself down and welcomes his friends on an imaginary journey. Praise for Sally Anne Garland's books: Nook"A sensitive character study with feelings that run deep."‒ Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The Moon Seed"A quietly spectacular picture book, reimagining the journey of a seed aboard Apollo 14."‒ The Guardian The Chalk Garden"A lush, joyful picture book, full of growth, colour and creativity."‒ The Guardian

Penelope wants to go to work just like her family does. But what's a good job for a cuddly little dog? When the lovable Boston terrier sets out to explore different careers, none of them seem to be the right fit. Then one happy day, while visiting Grandpop's retirement home, Penelope finds her true calling.

Alex's world feels gray and drab...until he tries painting his nails and discovers a world of color he has never experienced before! This picture book's gorgeous illustrations progress from black and white to full color as Alex, his diverse group of friends, and ultimately his family all express themselves by doing things they love to do. The sweet and timely rhyming story challenges gender expectations around emotions and activities, and asks the reader to consider: what colors shine through when you're just being you?

Sareta has SO MANY questions. As she walks through town with her mother, she comes up with her own fantastical answers! Featuring a playful conversation between a patient mom and her curious young daughter, this charming picture book is a great story for road trips of all kinds.

"A cheetah is what I want to be...nothing would be faster than me!" As a mother tucks her little dreamer into bed, she lets him know that wherever he goes, he can always come home. This loving bedtime story transports readers from a cozy bedroom to the savannas of Africa and back again. Rich illustrations capture the natural world and the warmth of a mother-son relationship.

GEORGE the flybot is back - and he's revved up and ready for a real-life treasure hunt! This time, he's off to the French countryside in search of an owl statue that's worth a fortune. If GEORGE finds the owl, he can make a difference in the lives of children like Petey, his first human friend. But when GEORGE crosses flight paths with a pack of robotic pigeons on the same mission, he finds himself in a high-stakes race to the finish line! Book 2 in the GEORGE THE FLYBOT series.

Meet GEORGE the flybot, a one-of-a-kind robotic fly on his first official mission! With instructions from Darcy Luna, his boss at Fly on the Wall Inc., GEORGE zips off to the Himalayas to search for a camera that went missing during an ill-fated 1924 Mount Everest summit attempt. GEORGE understands that he might change history by discovering who really conquered Mount Everest. But GEORGE has a mission of his own: to learn more about how humans act and feel, and maybe - just maybe - find a friend. Book 1 in the GEORGE THE FLYBOT series.

"From A to Z, celebrate the people and ideas of the United States suffrage movement, which turned VOTES FOR WOMEN from a rallying cry into a reality"--

From A to Z, discover your power to speak up for what you believe in and change the world! With empowering language and vibrant illustrations, this alphabet book calls readers to action with big and small steps that children can take to lead the way and become the next generation of activists.

From A to Z, explore our amazing planet and how you can help care for it in this introduction to going green! With inspiring language and vibrant illustrations, this alphabet book introduces readers to the exciting world of environmental activism and the big and small steps that children can take to help protect the earth.

A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Sacajawea was a brilliant, multilingual Shoshone girl who was torn from her home at a young age. In 1804, she set out with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, acting as an interpreter and guide across hundreds of miles of unmapped land to reach the Pacific Ocean. Almost 200 years later, she became the first Indigenous woman to appear on a US coin. This is her story.

A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Irena Sendler was a humanitarian and social worker in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. Her job allowed her to pass through the armed gates of the Warsaw ghetto, bringing limited aid to the 450,000 Jewish people who were forcibly moved there. In secret, Irena built a network of people to smuggle 2,500 children out of the ghetto, saving their lives. And in a hidden jar, she kept their family names. This is her story.

"A cheetah is what I want to be...nothing would be faster than me!" As a mother tucks her little dreamer into bed, she lets him know that wherever he goes, he can always come home. This loving bedtime story transports readers from a cozy bedroom to the savannas of Africa and back again. Rich illustrations capture the natural world and the warmth of a mother-son relationship.

The Moon Seed is a reimagining of the real events of the Apollo 14 mission, where an astronaut brought along a bag of seeds. This is the story of one of the seeds, back on Earth...but longing for the moon. Praise for Sally Anne Garland's books: The Chalk Garden"A lush, joyful picture book, full of growth, colour and creativity." -The Guardian Nook"A sensitive character study with feelings that run deep." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Stuck Inside"A very joyful book with engaging illustrations and a lovely message to boot." -The School Librarian

Who jumped, slithered, and stretched into the bed last night? That's what Dad wants to know in this wiggly, giggly bedtime book! Written in catchy, sing-song verse, this adorably illustrated book will be a bedtime favorite. Children will love seeing who jumps into the bed next, and parents will appreciate the dad who, after a sleepless night, still gets up and saves the day!

Ella isn't afraid of silly old monsters--much to the dismay of the three big monsters who try their best to scare her! There's only one thing she's afraid of...and just in case it comes her way, she knows her dad is always there to keep her safe. This brightly illustrated, humorous picture book is perfect for small (but mighty) girls and their fathers to share.

Now in Spanish--When Little Dumpling accidentally rolls away from her family's tent at a Dumpling Fest, she is surprised to discover that there are lots of different ways to be a dumpling! As she tries to find her way back to her home, she meets and makes friends with dumplings from all over the world, taking delight in their similarities and differences, and developing a new taste...for adventure! Young children will love this delicious tale of discovery, diversity, and dumplings.

Now in Spanish--Nigel has dined with disorderly dragons, inelegant llamas, and other uncultured individuals. Today, though, he's taking tea with a unicorn. He just knows her manners will be dainty and refined. But when Nigel and the unicorn sit down to eat, they have very different ideas of proper behavior! Can they learn to find common ground, and have some not-too-messy fun with their food along the way? Kids will love this silly, beautifully illustrated story about manners, friendship, and cultural differences.

Now in Spanish--Penelope Giraffe and Gus Penguin are at home on two different sides of the same world. When something looks upside down to Penelope, it looks right-side up to Gus! As they explore their opposite points of view, will the twosome ever see eye-to-eye? This side-splitting, one-of-kind story will have you standing on your head...which wouldn't look silly to Gus at all.

A graphic novel for children ages 7 to 10. Josephine Baker left a segregated America in 1925 and became the most famous entertainer in Paris, France. She went on to be the first Black woman to star in a movie, a volunteer spy during World War II, and the mother of twelve adopted children from around the world. Then, she returned to the States to dance for American audiences and bring her voice to the Civil Rights Movement. This is her story.

What does the rainbow mean to you? Learn the meanings behind the colors of the LGBTQ+ pride flag! A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated with love to The Trevor Project to help support their work with LGBTQ youth in crisis.

Beatrice is a bee. She and her 50,000 sisters have always lived in Big Tree Hive. But lately, the neighbors have been making some changes. As Beatrice sets out to search for a new home for her family, she discovers a surprising new place to belong. This lushly illustrated story is a sweet reflection on home, habitat, and how to be a good neighbor.

From a prickle of porcupines to a pandemonium of parrots, come explore animals and the wonderful words we use to describe them. Featuring definitions, this picture book of collective nouns will grow your vocabulary and expand your understanding. Companion title to A Wisdom of Wombats: More Collective Animal Nouns and the Meanings Behind Them.