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Triangles and towers. Bricks and blocks. Engineering and art. A city has all those―and more! Acclaimed children’s book author and photographer April Pulley Sayre explores the basic STEAM concepts that

With one small seed every day, what good will you plant in the world? Johnny Appleseed--an American folk hero--changed our nation seed by seed, deed by deed, and now the acclaimed Esm?Raji Codell and award-winning Lynne Rae Perkins celebrate his legendary life.This beautiful biographical picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, and includes suggestions for celebrating John Chapman's birthday (September 26), apple craft ideas, and a recipe.Why should we remember Johnny Appleseed today--more than two hundred years after he was born--and call him a hero? Why are the life and lessons of John Appleseed relevant to kids now? This extraordinary picture book from educator, librarian, and best-selling author Esme Raji Codell and award-winning illustrator Lynne Rae Perkins answers these questions and more--and challenges readers to follow the five footsteps John Chapman left behind: 1. Use what you have 2. Share what you have 3. Respect nature 4. Try to make peace wh

如果有一天變成熊，你會做什麼？在本書中，「我」一早醒來，吃早餐、騎摩托車，還順手拯救被熱氣球帶走的好朋友——這些都是再正常不過的「熊日常」。當然，不可能站在全班面前做一份無聊又詳盡的熊類報告吧？Corey R. Tabor 以第一人稱視角巧妙鋪陳，讓讀者彷彿成了那隻熊，畫面邊緣還能看見熊的手腳晃動，幽默感十足。故事在出其不意的轉折中揭露真正的說話者，也溫柔回應孩子對上台報告的緊張。曾獲 Caldecott Honor 與三座 Geisel Award 的作者，再次帶來兼具創意與笑點的圖畫書。Assignment: Imagine yourself as a bear for the day. What would you do? Caldecott Honor and three-time Geisel Award–winning author and illustrator Corey R. Tabor offers an inspiring—and surprising—answer in this funny picture book for fans of Mo Willems, David Shannon, and Peter Brown.If you were a bear for a day, what would you do? Probably wake up, eat breakfast, go for a motorcycle ride, and rescue your best friend from a rogue hot air balloon. . . . You know, normal bear stuff!You certainly wouldn’t stand in front of the whole class and give a boring, detailed, and informational report about bears.Dynamically illustrated from the bear’s perspective, the Caldecott Honor and three-time Geisel Award–winning Corey R. Tabor delivers an innovati

【兩屆紐伯瑞獎得主2026最新力作】當電池電量即將歸零，我們對愛的記憶是否能重新開機？《The Second Life of Snap》一場關於生存、友誼與「告別」的溫柔革命。在資源極度匱乏、由大企業掌控一切的未來世界「亮谷」，十二歲的女孩 Zuzu 對冷冰冰的機器人毫無興趣。然而，當失業的父親帶回一台過時的第一代保衛機器人「Snap」時，一切都改變了。Snap 雖然博學卻有些頑固，最糟糕的是，他的電池正一天天耗盡，且無法再充電。在一個水與食物都被配給的殘酷世界，Zuzu與她的好友們必須在 Snap 徹底「重設」之前，展開一場拯救計畫。這不只是一台機器人的第二生命，更是一群少年在塵土與烈日下，攜手找回希望的生命啟示錄。Twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos doesn't want a robot. She and her best friends, otherwise known as "the Valleycats," would rather explore Bright Valley on their own. But then Zuzu meets Snap, a know-it-all guardian robot with a limited battery life and an abundance of hope. A gripping, stand-alone, thematically rich survival story by two-time Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, for fans of The Wild Robot and A Rover's Story. Bright Valley Subsidized Camp #5 is not a perfect place to live. It's dusty, there are no trees to provide respite from the beating sun, the trailers are falling apart, and the water supply is heavily rationed. But to twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos and her three b

Fox--the beloved and popular trickster character featured in the Geisel Award-winning books Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, and Fox the Tiger--is on the move! But Fox knows that life is about the journey, not the destination, and if his untraditional transportation methods get him in a bit of trouble, he can always try again tomorrow. Kirkus Reviews calls Corey R. Tabor "a master of the early reader."Where is Fox going? But more importantly, how is he getting there?A train? A bus? A surfboard? A waterfall? Fox's travel methods may be a bit unusual, but we would expect nothing less from our terrific, trickster friend.Wry, repetitive text with carefully chosen language and a limited vocabulary allows for an accessible read while charming illustrations provide context and comedy in Corey R. Tabor's award-winning Fox series, making it a perfect choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. The Fox series, which is comprised of both picture books and beginning readers, has received thr

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDALA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERAN INDIE BESTSELLERWhen twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores themes of family, friendship, trust, and forgiveness. The First State of Being is for fans of Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me.It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever--except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his fifteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Mi

Carefully crafted using accessible language, repetition, sight words, and charming illustrations, Corey R. Tabor’s award-winning Fox books are a terrific choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. These active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and loveable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Perfect for introducing new readers to mischievous Fox’s adventures, this set includes five My First I Can Read Fox books (including three Geisel Award winners): Fox the TigerFox is LateFox versus WinterFox at NightFox Has a ProblemWith all five books tucked into one sturdy box, this is an excellent choice to jumpstart your Fox collection!

紐伯瑞獎得主、《紐約時報》暢銷作家艾琳．恩川達．凱莉，以細膩筆觸帶領讀者回到1986年，在《我們夢想太空》中，描繪一段關於家庭、友誼、科學與成長的動人故事。三位湯瑪士家兄妹各自面對困難與迷惘，卻因太空挑戰者號的任務模擬計畫，開始重新思索自己在宇宙與家庭中的位置。這本書以三個視角交織，融合科學與情感，深刻描繪少年心靈與夢想的力量。完美推薦給喜愛凱特‧狄卡密歐、麗塔‧威廉斯-賈西亞與麗貝卡‧史戴德的讀者。“Another wondrous title from a remarkably talented author.”—Booklist (starred review)Newbery Medal–winning and New York Times–bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly transports readers to 1986 and introduces them to the unforgettable Cash, Fitch, and Bird Thomas in this pitch-perfect middle grade novel about family, friendship, tragedy, science, and exploration.In one of six starred reviews, Publishers Weekly calls We Dream of Space “a captivating story about family’s enduring bonds.” A perfect choice for anyone who loves Kate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Rebecca Stead.Cash, Fitch, and Bird Thomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in Park, Delaware. In 1986, as the nation waits expectantly for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, they each struggle with their own

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the sixth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, sets off on another daring nighttime adventure. With drama

Resourceful twin sisters and a desperate queen must find a new source of magic to stop their kingdom from being consumed by darkness. This classic fantasy-adventure from bestselling author Claire Legr

In the companion to Fletcher and the Falling Leaves and Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms, Fletcher the fox and his friends adventure through their forest—but this time, it’s to make sure Santa Cla

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the fourth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, teams up with another superhero to save a bakery from certain disaster. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is perfect for newly independent readers and for fans of Rebecca Elliotts Owl Diaries. When a new family moves into town, Kitty is excited to make another friend. But George, Kittys new neighbor, is quiet and seems to have nothing in common with Kitty. When night approaches, Katsumi, a member of Kittys cat crew, tells Kitty about a dog causing a commotion in the bakery. Kitty decides to use her catlike superpowers to investigate, and it turns out that George has his own superpowers, too! Together, they set off to track down the mischievous dog before he can cause even more damage. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is the fourth book in a series about Kitty and her superhero adventures. With a charming main character, loads of cats, and striking two-colo

Recess, a swing set, an argument, a resolution! Michael Hall’s transformative Swing is a celebration of friendship, joy, and kindness. Readers of all ages will look forward to seeing how four unlikely

A new look for the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! In this dark urban fantasy from acclaimed author Victoria Schwab, a young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villain

Chrysanthemum has a brand-new look! This modern classic by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten’s First Full Moon, has sold

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! In this Level 1 I Can Re

Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! In this Level 1 I Can Re

A Newbery Honor Book! A young outcast is swept into a thrilling and perilous medieval treasure hunt in this award-winning literary page-turner by acclaimed bestselling author Catherine Gilbert Murdock

Acclaimed husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek’s fourth and final seasonal picture book. It features stunning summery paintings and a lyrical text that work together to introduce conce

Sixteen talented authors—including New York Times bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz, Renée Ahdieh, and Julie Kagawa—reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are b

What do you like about autumn? Flying kites? Apple picking? Trick or treat? Frisbee flicking? What do you not like about autumn? Back to school? Winds that gust? Bare trees? Rains that rust?

小貓第一次看見滿月，圓圓亮亮地掛在夜空中，看起來就像一碗香甜的牛奶。牠好想喝到那碗牛奶，於是伸出舌頭、努力追趕，一次不成功就再換個方法。只是，無論牠怎麼努力，那碗「牛奶」似乎永遠都離牠那麼遠。最後，小貓究竟有沒有得到想要的東西呢？Kevin Henkes 以簡短文字、鮮明節奏與灰階插畫，描繪小貓一次次嘗試又重新出發的可愛模樣。本書故事簡單，卻細膩捕捉幼兒面對挫折時的堅持與行動力。作品榮獲 Caldecott Medal，並登上 New York Times 暢銷榜第一名，是適合幼兒反覆閱讀的經典圖畫書。A Caldecott Medal winner and #1 New York Times bestseller by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes. This classic, evergreen picture book is about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk and will resonate with young children.From one of the most beloved picture book creators comes a memorable character and a suspenseful, emotionally rich adventure just right for the very youngest reader. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it, she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes.A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book--brave, sweet and lucky Kitten! "Henkes's text, reminiscent of Margaret Wise

Felix Powell is back! After his brief stint as a dog, Felix thinks his troubles with magical animal transformation are over. . . until a mysterious bit of magic turns him into a squirrel. A funny, short, young middle grade novel about friendship, family, and animals written and illustrated with black-and-white drawings by two-time Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly.Felix Powell loves to climb trees. He loves to run and jump and hide. But he's never shoved acorns into his cheeks. He's never gnawed at twigs to build a nest. And he's certainly never worried about being eaten by hawks. Until now.When his magic blanket turns Felix from an eight-year-old aspiring zoologist into a skittering squirrel, Felix discovers that there's more to squirrelhood than meets the eye. Will Felix triumph, avoiding predators and helping his new squirrel friend? Will he learn to jump and leap and climb? And will he turn back into a boy in time for dinner with his grandmother?Felix Powell, Boy Squirrel is a st

Marisol 最喜歡語文課，也很喜歡 Mrs. Ruby 老師，直到老師宣布一項讓她恨不得立刻消失的作業：每個人都要自己寫一首俳句，而且還得站到全班同學面前朗讀！對害怕上台的 Marisol 來說，她寧可游過一大群水母，也不想面對這件事。她開始想盡各種逃避的方法：裝病請假、轉學，甚至希望能有一道讓自己消失的魔法。然而，輪到自己的那一刻終究愈來愈近。兩度榮獲 Newbery Medal 的 Erin Entrada Kelly 再度帶來 Maybe Marisol 系列故事，以短篇章搭配幾乎每頁都有的親筆插畫，細膩描寫孩子面對上台焦慮、友情與慢慢累積勇氣的過程。兩度 Newbery Medal 得主 Erin Entrada Kelly 創作。 短篇章搭配大量插畫，適合開始閱讀章節書的孩子。 描寫上台朗讀、害羞與克服緊張的校園日常。 Maybe Marisol 系列獨立故事，可單冊閱讀。Two-time Newbery Medal winner Erin Entrada Kelly's alter ego--the effervescent Marisol Rainey--returns in this illustrated school story about overcoming stage fright and taking your turn that is just right for fans of Ramona, Clementine, and Ivy & Bean.Under normal circumstances, Marisol loves language arts class. Mrs. Ruby is her favorite teacher and always makes her feel special...until the day Mrs. Ruby makes a horrible, terrible, downright dreadful announcement: All the kids have to write their own haiku. As if that's not bad enough, they have to read their haiku in front of the whole c

歡迎來到歡樂又暖心的「美好冰河時期」（Nice Age）！長毛象「華利」（Wally）正在和他的好朋友「大灰狼」（Wolf）玩最經典的捉迷藏遊戲。華利閉上眼睛開始倒數：「躲好了沒？我要去抓你囉！」然而，對於一隻體型巨大、毛茸茸的長毛象來說，「隱身術」顯然不是他的強項；而大灰狼的躲藏技巧似乎也讓人哭笑不得。更妙的是，旁邊還有一隻湊熱鬧的大海雀「奧托」（Otto），他居然也興致勃勃地加入戰局，並自創了一個超級無敵怪異（但也非常搞笑）的祕密基地！究竟華利能不能順利找到大灰狼？大灰狼又能不能反客為主？在這場冰天雪地卻熱鬧非凡的捉迷藏裡，到底誰才是真正的「偽裝大師」呢？Welcome to the Nice Age! Wally is looking for his friend, Wolf. It's time to play hide-and-seek! Come out, come out, wherever you are! A giggle-inducing, unjacketed, lower-priced hardcover picture book about friendship and competition that is perfect for emerging readers by the multiple Geisel Award-winning Corey R. Tabor and illustrator Dalton Webb. For fans of Elephant and Piggie and Narwhal and Jelly.Wolf and Wally are playing hide-and-seek. But hiding is hard for mammoths, and seeking is even harder! Especially when Wolf has a superpower: snow white fur that camouflages perfectly with the snowy Arctic landscape.Will Wally find Wolf? Will Wolf find Wally? And what about Otto the great auk, who discovers h

World War II spy, Filipino guerrilla fighter, war hero, Medal of Freedom recipient, leprosy survivor, teacher, peacemaker . . . The legendary and inspiring life and work of Josefina “Joey” Guerrero is introduced to middle grade readers by Newbery Medal winner and bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly. For fans of Steve Sheinkin and Candace Fleming.Josefina “Joey” Guerrero, a native of the Philippines, was diagnosed with leprosy (Hansen’s disease) as World War II unfolded in Europe and Asia. Soon after the Japanese occupied the Philippines, Joey—believing she would die soon—joined the guerilla movement to complete covert missions in support of the Allies. Because of her condition, she was rarely searched by Japanese soldiers, which allowed her to courier secret messages, including an invaluable minefield map that she taped to her back. She was eventually awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom and admitted to the National Leprosarium in Carville, Louisiana, where she lived for nine