In Anders Sparring’s humorous chapter book "The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist", the sole redeeming member of a family of bandits is a scrupulous boy who can’t seem to lie.... Read More

This humorous story demonstrates the value of a best friend—or two. A squirrel out for a summer walk stumbles on a shy mushroom, Pock; he decides Pock will be the best friend... Read More

In Thomas Tidholm’s chapter book "To the Ice", young explorers traverse a frozen world. Jack and Max are brothers. With their friend Ida, they play in the frozen creek behind... Read More

A father’s balding inspires far-flung, humorous adventures in Jörg Mϋhle’s winsome chapter book When Dad’s Hair Took Off. A child narrates this vibrant story about the... Read More

A squirrel with a big heart and a panda who’s prone to ennui are the best of friends in the nine short stories of this upbeat, curiosity-inducing early reader. They teach a... Read More

Grayscale illustrations scattered with sapphire blue depict the misunderstood journey of grief through a bear and his late friend. Bear’s best friend, a little bird, has died;... Read More

In Ulrich Hub’s early reader Duck’s Backyard, two feathery beings find that their imperfections make them the perfect friends for each other. A duck with a wonky leg who... Read More

Now with new illustrations, this Swedish classic follows a wistful man whose solitude is broken by an eager pup. But before his canine rescue, he endures the hostility of those... Read More

A shipwreck is usually a disaster, but Arnold is a resourceful elephant calf, with a built-in snorkel-slash-horn. He makes it safely to an island the size of his feet and... Read More

From the world of The Day No One Was Angry comes this illustrated collection of interconnected stories following a familiar cast of creatures. The stories are most appropriate... Read More

Leilong is a boisterous brontosaurus who just wants to fit in—especially to the town library for story time. Though he’s eager to enjoy the library with his friends, the... Read More

Utilizing black-and-white illustrations with bold shapes and sharp contrasts, "Pablo" is a sparse story about breaking out of your shell—literally. Pablo’s big day has... Read More