With sophisticated language rare in the middle-grade fiction genre, Tara Altebrando introduces young readers to a competitive ball game that takes the children suffering through summer on Darcy Lane by storm. Immediately jealous of her... Read More

Our favorite kitty cat is back—now in graphic novel form—in this collection of ten quirky and cute stories by a handful of concept artists. Hello Kitty’s familiar face and adorably rendered illustrations (each artist has a unique... Read More

In the distinct voices of twenty animals, David FitzSimmons introduces science lovers to the biology, behavior, and ecological benefits of a variety of critters. From the cave salamander to the great horned owl, from the American... Read More

Rich in story and moving in message, this tale of two Alex Addlestons who met in kindergarten but are relocated half a world away from each other is an epic fairy tale for modern times. Part love story, part reminder to keep those you... Read More

Based on the German folktale recorded by the Brothers Grimm, “The Bremen Town Musicians,” this hilarious romp featuring a burro, a coyote, a skunk, and a raven subtly introduces the theme of human encroachment on nature through a... Read More

Symmetry, symbolic images, and the folk art traditions of rural Indian women converge to explore feminism and self-awareness. Young Amrita Das’s extraordinary paintings are layered with metaphor, tracing the journey of a girl into... Read More

Lucas wants to be in charge. When his friends each do something that makes him feel small (Nina scores a soccer goal, Alex is better at math, Hugo chooses his little sister over him), he belittles them and tells them what to do, soon... Read More

Dressed to impress with a bowtie and vest, Thomas’s vanity makes making friends hard, so he works at being a bully instead, learning a valuable lesson about friendship and self-image. Each page of his story brings laughs and suspense... Read More