A tiny man gazes up, wonderstruck, at the vast heights of a redwood forest. Amid lush red-browns, greens, and blues, a tinier bear stands some distance away, oblivious to the human intruder in his realm. This is the cover of a book... Read More

Every child—and every grownup for that matter—knows the joy of a pristine pair of perfect new shoes. This book celebrates that joy with a rollicking rhyme about a young girl walking to school in her new, blue shoes. Lighthearted and... Read More

Young Marty writes: “Dear Mr. Leprechaun. What do you look like. Draw it on the back. Thank you, and tis the best of the year. Good luck, Martin.” This simple note begins Dear Mr. Leprechaun. Burton, a writer for professional... Read More

The best science books for children are grounded in young people’s backyards and lead children around the globe and to new understandings of how the natural world works. This accessible ecology book for readers ages eight to twelve... Read More

From springtime “Animals” to an Egg hunt “Zigzag,” vibrant, vintage illustrations illuminate a standard children’s theme in this fine follow-up to the author’s previous books, St. Patrick’s Day Alphabet, A Mardi Gras... Read More

There are two Josephines to this story-the author and her autobiographical character. The author was born in the Bronx to Italian immigrant parents in 1953 and grew up there in Little Italy. Her father worked as a bricklayer; Nobisso... Read More

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” So said Albert Einstein, a man known equally for his brilliant scientific discoveries and for his white mane of unkempt hair. This book provides a concise, easy-to-understand overview... Read More

On the heels of Indian Summer, just before the killing frost of autumn, young Samantha spies a plump, red apple in one of Gram’s orchard trees. As the shiny, round apple dangles high above, Sam’s brother climbs the picker’s ladder... Read More