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Discover the fascinating world of our furry companions withWoof! The Truth About DogsbyAnnette Whipple. This engaging and informative book is filled with fun facts, photographs, illustrations, and all the answers to your burning questions about man’s best friend.Amusing & Informative:Written in an engaging question-and-answer format, this book is both entertaining and educational. Readers will learn about various aspects of dogs' behavior, communication, and history.Vibrant Illustrations:Colorful photographs and illustrations bring the world of dogs to life on the pages, capturing the attention of young readers and enhancing their understanding of the topics discussed.Extra Insights:In addition to the author's informative text, readers will enjoy hearing from the dogs themselves, who provide additional insights and perspectives on their behavior and experiences.Perfect for Ages 8-12:Geared towards children aged 8-12 and grade levels 2-4,Woof! The Truth About Dogsis accessible and e

★ School Library Journal Starred Review BookWhat can be learned from a tree? If we watch and listen...a tree has much to teach us about lifelike how you can be small and strong at the same time and how to weather the storms. The author, a philosopher, offers an intriguing look at how children can navigate this thing we call life as they grow and change.

It's Chinese New Year and Grandma has a special present for her family: a rooster to make into delicious soup! But when her granddaughter, Xiaoyue, meets the rooster, she begs to keep him as a pet. To

A girl and her dog decide to swap places for the day. She stays at home and he goes to school. Everything goes well, until . . .

Bahar, who sells rugs at the local bazaar, needs to earn more money to help her family. She turns to fortune telling with surprising results.

An old carpenter sends Puppet off into the world with a red backpack and a newly carved smile. But when Puppet's backpack gets stolen, he discovers that smiling is not all it's cracked up to be. Now P

Years ago, Xiaoke's father planted a peach tree in his old hutong neighborhood. To Xiaoke, the tree is his brother--his peach tree brother. Now the old neighborhood is being torn down and the tree is

As a young boy living in the Appalachian Mountains, Ray Hicks loved his grandfather's stories because he told them "the mountain way." After his grandfather's death, Ray continued to tell these storie

Max and Teresa, one of his best friends, wind up having more fun (and a little trouble) than they bargained for on a class fieldtrip to a farm.

Long ago, in Puerto Rico, all the animals did was eat, sleep, and snack. The parrot, queen of the forest, grew worried and challenged them all to a race. Will they participate and who will win?

Every year a boy and his parents travel back to their hometown to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. It’s a wonderous time for the boy, as he learns Chinese traditions from his grandparents. He always leaves with only one wish―to return next year.

Counting, colors, and food words are introduced as a little car travels up and down hills to bring its friends a delicious surprise.

A bear cub braves the wintry forest and a frozen river to gather chestnuts for his father during a long hibernation. Once spring arrives, the father bear learns his cub had to battle an injured leg from a hunter’s trap in order to help him survive the winter. Now the cub has traveled far across the river to join his mother before the father bear can thank him.

In a small African village, a bored boy uses recycled materials to create a special kite. But when a strong wind breaks the kite’s string, it begins a long journey―as a host of local animals and people attempt to return it to its owner.

This clever graphically illustrated book explores above, below, among and other early concepts through the eyes of a mouse searching to become “more than one.”

Loosely based on the artist’s childhood in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, this graphic novel centers on Carlos Gomez and his family―the only Mexican family in their Midwestern town. When invited to participate in a talent competition at an upcoming RV show, Carlos decides to join the BMX stunt team and show his special flair. What could possibly go wrong?(This graphic novel encompasses the intersectionality of LatinX, LGBTQ, and disability.)

Five little chicks must jump up five little steps to get to where a delicious treat awaits them. What happens when one little chick keeps falling down? Peep, peep, plop!

A boy and his family flee their southern China town during wartime. With the Japanese army not far behind them, the mother falls ill. She forces the family to continue on without her and gives the boy one final gift―a red, oil-paper umbrella. Years later, the umbrella’s delicate beauty floods the boy with memories of his mother who, to him, was the most beautiful mother in the world.

What can a mess lead to? In this circular tale, a government official’s anger at a messy office sets off a series of events that eventually leads to a town cleaning up its pollution.

An old dog wants nothing more than to take a nap, but a musical mouse makes this impossible. Through rhyming text and a series of funny letters, the miscommunication between the two builds to a surprising ending.

Two young children imagine all the things they want to do when Spring arrives, such as “grow a dress of green grass and wildflowers” and “dance through the air like the seed of a dandelion” in this lyrical picture book originally published in China.

No matter how hard twelve-year-old North Olson tries to do what’s right, he can’t seem to please his dad. When a major flood threatens to destroy his hometown, North is left in charge of his little sister Rosie. A blizzard blows in and his great-grandmother disappears. Can North find his great-grandmother and keep Rosie safe as the flood waters continue to rise? Will he finally make his dad proud?

This days-of-the-week lift-a-flap book reveals the wondrous ways a mother arranges the food on her child’s plate to create objects and scenes that spark the imagination. But at the end of the week, it’s Mother’s Day. Now it’s the child’s turn to create a special plate. What will it be?

What can be learned from a tree? If we watch and listen . . . a tree has much to teach us about life--like how you can be small and strong at the same time and how to weather the storms. The author, a

Sunakali, a small Nepalese country girl, keeps goats with her friends in the Himalayas. But the girls have a secret passion―soccer! They play it every afternoon in the pastures. One day, a visitor from Katmandu asks to meet them. “I want to start a national women’s soccer team. I will coach you and get you invited to tournaments.” It’s the beginning of an incredible true story.

This science rhyming picture book for young readers captures the drama of turtle hatchlings trying to follow the Moon to make their way to the ocean. But what will happen if the Moon doesn’t shine brightly the night they hatch or lights from nearby homes distract them? How will they get to the ocean in time? Backmatter details the lifecycle of a turtle and the seven turtle species.

When Gray Bunny and her family prepare to travel through the forest to visit Grandma, her mother warns her to stay close and be careful as the forest is a dangerous place. But Gray Bunny, who is blind, gets separated from her family during the long journey. When a wolf finds her all alone, will she ever see her family again?

Sammy can’t wait to become a pirate just like his papa. He knows how to swim in the ocean, dig for treasure, and even shoot a bow and arrow. There is just one problem . . . when Sammy is on a boat, he gets seasick! But he is determined to not let his stomach get in the way of his dreams. Inspired by the real legend of Barbados pirate Sam Hall Lord, this humorous picture book shows how one boy’s cleverness leads him to become one of the most famous pirates in history.

Words are everywhere. But do you know where your favorite words come from? Maybe they plop to the ground from high up in the sky! Or maybe workers piece them together in big factories. Or maybe they come from a one-of-a-kind word-maker . . . but who could that be? Vivid letter-filled illustrations explore imaginative ways words are made as this book shares the secret to creating new words.

Spider is ready to spin her silk. Cicadas are singing in the trees. Little bees buzz-buzz-buzz from flower to flower as the ants march along the ground. Glowworms light up the night sky and crickets c

Piggy Wiggy goes on a journey to find the mysterious magician who lives in the woods, but not without a friend to help him along the way. Will Piggy Wiggy find magic in the forest, or is what he sees

It's a dark night. Wolf Cub feels lonely and sad. Can she overcome her fear and find her voice to sing for Grandmother Moon?

Spider is ready to spin her silk. Cicadas are singing in the trees. Little bees buzz-buzz-buzz from flower to flower as the ants march along the ground. Glowworms light up the night sky and crickets c

When someone makes fun of Frog's large mouth, he decides to have it made smaller. But will that solve his problem, or create new ones?

Three monks live together at the temple, but they are constantly fighting. One day, they decide to go out into the world. But will that lead to less fighting"€"or more?

It's time for the Laba congee festival! Yan'er is excited to help her grandmother prepare the Laba congee. After a long day of preparing and delivering the meal to villagers, will Yan'er get to sit wi

Spider wants to cheer up and dazzle his friend Caterpillar using his web of magic tricks. But trick after trick fails to impress the now-sleeping caterpillar, who has tucked herself inside a tiny shel

It’s Chinese New Year and Grandma has a special present for her family: a rooster to make into delicious soup! But when her granddaughter, Xiaoyue, meets the rooster, she begs to keep him as a pet. To

Readers visit a farm in China to learn more about a hard-working rice farmer's life and the importance of this crop to the Chinese people.