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The Reluctant Storyteller includes: The Energy of Thunder Beings by Art Coulson and Roy Boney, Jr. and Cherokee Life Today by Traci Sorell. Chooch is reluctant about many things. He is reluctant to be

This visually rich and detailed wordless picture book explores the bustling urban center of Hong Kong through the eyes of two children―each starting their journey on different sides of the book and in

As the reader experiences the sights, sounds, and activities of each season through the author’s poetic words, the illustrations celebrate the joys of fatherhood by showing African American dads and their kids enjoying the year together.

A man lost in time, a mysterious portal, and a mountain of poems. Marko and Miranda must deliver an urgent message to the mysterious Cold Mountain. But how does one communicate with a mountain, why do

Philomena hates wearing her hearing aids. They are too loud and distracting. She would rather sign and use her imagination. When her dad gives her a book with a sad-looking, hearing impaired girl on t

A girl with cerebral palsy feels trapped in her body and unable to communicate. When her art teacher straps a paintbrush to her head, she begins to paint her thoughts and feelings"€"opening up her wor

A man lost in time, a mysterious portal, and a mountain of poems. Marko and Miranda must deliver an urgent message to the mysterious Cold Mountain. But how does one communicate with a mountain, why do

Philomena hates wearing her hearing aids. They are too loud and distracting. She would rather sign and use her imagination. When her dad gives her a book with a sad-looking, hearing impaired girl on t

Based on an actual story, a girl with cerebral palsy feels trapped in her body and unable to communicate. It causes her to grunt in anger, scaring off children and making it impossible to make friends

Calvin Johnston's secret is out. He and his brothers are tainted. Untouchable. And the bad blood flowing through their veins is threatening to kill them. So are some of their neighbors in Ashland, the "Friendliest Little Town" in Florida. The Johnston brothers are kicked out of everything-school, baseball, scouts, even church. Ashland's anger has erupted into a fireball of hate. The only silver lining is that Calvin's best friend Izzy lives 65 miles away at the beach, and has no idea about his secret. But news has a way of spreading. Calvin and his brothers are in the fight of their lives. As a matter of fact, they're fighting for life itself.

This action-packed story begins with the fall of the Qin Empire when the Chu and Han Kingdoms-and their illustrious warlords-battle for control of all of China. When the Chu army agrees to cease fight

Alex is excited his family is coming to visit. First grandma arrives and Alex rearranges his room so she can fit. Then Aunt Celia arrives, and the cousins start to pile in. Yummy Cuban food smells up

The morin khuur is a musical instrument with mythical origins and symbol of the Mongolian people. This tale recounts how a magical white horse and a blossoming apricot tree on the grasslands of Mongolia led to its creation.

The morin khuur is a musical instrument with mythical origins and symbol of the Mongolian people. This tale recounts how a magical white horse and a blossoming apricot tree on the grasslands of Mongolia led to its creation.

When Jamie and Marie Longbow find out about the mysterious ghost dog that steals food from the Powwow and no one has been able to catch, they are determined to find out what's going on. When they fina

"When Jamie and Marie Longbow find out about the mysterious ghost dog that steals food from the Powwow and no one has been able to catch, they are determined to find out what's going on. When they fin

"When Jamie and Marie Longbow find out about the mysterious ghost dog that steals food from the Powwow and no one has been able to catch, they are determined to find out what's going on. When they fin

One day an ant decides to take a nap in the soft petals of flower, but then a little girl picks the flower and squishes it between the pages of her book and the adventure begins. The flat ant becomes

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.

Once upon a time, a magical elephant traveled around the Earth, taking on the characteristics of everything it encountered―sand, trees, clouds, and even a teacup. At the end of the elephant’s long journey, it transforms one final time into a colorful village where today life is quiet and wonderful.

Once upon a time, a magical elephant traveled around the Earth, taking on the characteristics of everything it encountered―sand, trees, clouds, and even a teacup. At the end of the elephant’s long journey, it transforms one final time into a colorful village where today life is quiet and wonderful.

A little girl, baking bread with her grandmother, becomes transported by the tales her grandmother's hands tell-those that spring from the rose-painted nails, a flower-banded wedding ring, and the way her fingers move and glide. These hands have many tales to tell. But only if you listen.SLJ STARRED REVIEW!!!My Hands Tell a Storyby Kelly Starling Lyons (text) & illus. by Tonya Engel­Reycraft. May 2022. 32p. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781478870616.Gr 1-3-In this heartwarming story, Zoe, a young Black girl, shares reflective conversation with her grandma, inspired by Zoe's observations of her grandma's skillful, graceful hands as they bake bread together. The grandmother reveals how her hands hold memories, love of family, and a life lived with purpose, all of which reassure Zoe that her own hands hold strength to shape the start of her own life story. This sincere relationship of trust and care is beautifully captured in oil-painted illustrations, where quiet, personal moments within the

Meet Walter and Christopher: the Bumble Brothers. These nine-year-old twins MUST have the latest comic book featuring their favorite superhero, Frabbit (1/2 frog & 1/2 rabbit). But Harold, the neighborhood bully, stands in their way. Featuring wacky misunderstandings, riddles that nobody gets, goofy puns, and silly fantasy sequences, this NEW graphic novel series will have kids laughing non-stop!

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?

This humorous picture book begins with a girl’s drawing of a sweaty, smelly snowman named Sue who argues with the girl about her artistic choices. As she continues to draw, the girl weaves a tale that displeases the snowman. Will the tutu-wearing snowman get his way and change the story, or will the girl, a dragon, and a puppy named Puddles win out?

This humorous picture book begins with a girl’s drawing of a sweaty, smelly snowman named Sue who argues with the girl about her artistic choices. As she continues to draw, the girl weaves a tale that displeases the snowman. Will the tutu-wearing snowman get his way and change the story, or will the girl, a dragon, and a puppy named Puddles win out?

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.

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.

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?

The continental United States is one land, but within its borders are many nations―sovereign Native American nations whose citizens have dual citizenship. In Volume 1 of this series, Native Americans Traci Sorell (Cherokee) and Lee Francis IV (Laguna Pueblo) take readers on a contemporary tour of their nation. Readers learn the history of their people, famous citizens, traditional stories, as well as details about tribal life today―including their system of government, education, and commerce.

Young time-traveling adventurers Marko and Miranda attempt to stop a ruthless emperor from discovering the secret of immortality.

Young time-traveling adventurers Marko and Miranda attempt to stop a ruthless emperor from discovering the secret of immortality.

A girl’s memories of riding in her daddy’s truck and listening to his favorite songs transforms into a fantastical journey for the reader.

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.

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.”

Three women, from three different continents and separated by generations, share stories of coming to the United States.Sarah's great-great grandmother Manya fled the Cossacks in the Ukraine at the turn of the twentieth century. Grace's mom escaped with her family during the Iranian revolution in 1979.Raquel and her family fled gang violence in El Salvador in the 2010s.These three stories, all accounts of the authors' real family stories-Manya is legendary author Jane Yolen's grandmother-highlight the essential commonality of the immigrant experience.About the real families in this book.All three of these stories are fictionalized accounts based on the facts of how our families came to America. All three families were fleeing oppression, revolutions, gang violence, possible death. Our stories sound very much the same, though they are generations apart.Jane's family on both sides came over to America in the early 1900s from the Ukraine, (the Yolens) and Latvia (the Morowitz-Berlins). Bu

What does a pencil dream about when you're not using it? Follow a pencil's adventures as it travels outside the classroom and writes its own story.

What does a pencil dream about when you’re not using it? Follow a pencil’s adventures as it travels outside the classroom and writes its own story.

Young time-traveling adventurers Marko and Miranda attempt to save a kind-hearted prince's life from the death order issued in error by his emperor father.

Young time-traveling adventurers Marko and Miranda attempt to save a kind-hearted prince's life from the death order issued in error by his emperor father.