In this celebration of solitude that reads like a comforting prose poem for adults and like a balm for busy little minds, a bear goes out for a walk on his own one day. Along the way, he celebrates the quiet joys that can be found when... Read More

Minty, born enslaved in 1822, is impossible to contain: “she / is soil, seed, root, tree, / stem, flower, air, breeze, / stream, river, waves, sea, / Sun, moon, a planetary jubilee.” As a child, she has visions of the Promised Land;... Read More

Intricate illustrations reminiscent of the I Spy book series open up the world of Emmie the mouse, an avid inventor who lives in a dollhouse-cum-Rube Goldberg machine in a cluttered attic. Everything is just the way she likes it—until... Read More

An explorer and a robot crash in an ancient forest on an unexplored planet, but their heartwarming story is but one stitch in the great quilt of time and space that connects and envelops us all. The intricate illustrations nod to classic... Read More

A surreal neon dream, this picture book is an ode to the sea, to connection, and to weathering the storm. Neon pinks, yellows, greens, and blues leap out from dark backdrops, depicting the lighthouse keeper’s ever-growing beard of... Read More

Cultures and generations combine to enrich one another in this tender picture book that addresses the anxieties and challenges of caring for an aging relative with grace. Tali loves spending time at her grandma’s house preparing the... Read More

With a palette plucked from nature, this educational picture book spins the tale of an unsung hero of WWII. A naturalist from a young age, Nan Songer was always fascinated by bugs. When she learned that spider silk could be sold to... Read More

Budding zoologists will delight in this picture book that delivers animal facts while describing what over 150 animals have in common with humans. With sections devoted to topics such as “We all have feelings,” “We all need... Read More