Mendel loves Hanukkah festivities, but his preparations represent one misstep after another. He switches sparklers for candles; his latkes are onion-laden. Just when he’s decided to get out of Hanukkah’s away, his rabbi asks him to... Read More

Elise has always pined for her older sister’s red coat, waiting for her to outgrow it. When the coat finally passes to her, Elise can’t imagine ever taking it off—until a chance encounter with a houseless child changes her... Read More

A young girl learns to appreciate the benefits of her two houses while taking care of the class pet. Mabel’s parents are divorced; she struggles to adjust to the changes and inconsistencies this brings to her routine. Flipping through... Read More

Marveling at Earth’s tiny creatures who evolved over millions of years, this informative picture book shrinks its perspective down to penny-size and traipses through the world of insects—some of whom crawl across the dirt; some of... Read More

Another in the series of musical picture books from The Secret Mountain, this title focuses on classical compositions paired with evocative illustrations. Swaths of paint and pencil lines are employed in a deft manner to portray a... Read More

Haunting and surreal, this fantasy tale for young readers follows four siblings on a melancholy trip to visit their ailing mother. On the way, they stop to gather flowers; they enter into a mysterious palace that threatens to hold them... Read More

One night, the moon crashes to Earth, shattering into pieces across the mountain where Luna and Poppa live. With the help of the forest animals—and a few far-flung birds—Luna and Poppa repair the moon, leaving their mark before... Read More

Inspired by Norwegian folklore, this whimsical story follows a fourteen-year-old boy into an unexpected encounter. After the death of his father, Peter and his mother struggle to run their farm alone; he does jobs for neighbors to earn... Read More