In S. A. Patrick’s novel "A Vanishing of Griffins", three friends travel through a whimsical, magical world on a continued quest to defeat an evil sorcerer. In the last volume, Patch, Wren, and Barver managed to upset the plans of the... Read More

Focusing on helping children identify, understand, and manage their “big feelings,” this picture book encourages children to approach their emotions with self-compassion as it incorporates concepts of mindfulness. Some feelings make... Read More

Josep Sucarrats’s radiant visual encyclopedia "Markets" introduces global markets and bazaars. A warm foreword by Spanish chef Ferran Adrià of El Bulli restaurant fame sets the stage for this encouraging exploration of markets around... Read More

For the child perhaps still too little to ask comes this bright, informative board book introducing key elements of the Passover seder. The table is set with candles, wine, matzoh, and a full seder plate; juice is poured, hands are... Read More

“You should see my mommy when she marches,” boasts a proud child in this inspiring picture book about taking a stand. Her mother leads the way in rainbow pants, her protest sign held high; behind her trails a diverse gathering of... Read More

Gustav and Henri get into sticky and amusing situations in Andy Matthews and Peader Thomas’s graphic novel Gustav & Henri: Tiny Aunt Island. The book consists of three delightful short stories full of adventure and mischief. In the... Read More

A young girl’s grandfather plants a pecan tree when she is born and teaches her to care for it in this story that is at once an education on pecan farming and a reminder of the importance of family histories and legacies. The royal... Read More

Imaginative and captivating, Erika Nesvold’s "Off-Earth" poses vital, wide-ranging ethical questions about the future of human communities in outer space. While books on interplanetary travel typically focus on technology, this... Read More