Boy loves balloon. Boy loses balloon. Boy breaks down, grief stricken. Slowly, heartbreakingly, skies clear and boy learns to smile again. Meanwhile— Gentle reader captivated by artwork. Gentle reader smitten with boy. Gentle reader... Read More

Elementary-school social studies classes should cheer for this accessible introduction to Islam, told through the story of a girl and her Muslim friend who are creating a powerpoint to share their research about the religion to her... Read More

This laugh-out-loud adventure follows curious Murilla Gorilla as she tries to solve the case of the hole in the hammock. Her adorable friendliness and absent-mindedness make her a heroine to cheer for. Join this goofy detective and her... Read More

Captain No Beard and his colorful crew do battle with bullying in this fun, entertaining story. The sixth volume in the Captain No Beard series, "The Crew Goes Coconuts!" is a picture book that offers a new take on how to handle... Read More

With imaginative scenes of bright colors and the streaming limbs of horses and Lakota warriors, Donald Montileaux helps preserve the practice of traditional art and oral storytelling. Both a lesson on the abuse of power and a suspenseful... Read More

Nat Jaspar and Carla Torres teach children about different cultures with their gorgeous, exciting book while avoiding the common children’s book pitfalls of relying on stereotypes and condescending kids. Jaspar’s fun, informative... Read More

Carefree summer days infused with joy are conveyed through the eyes of a man taking care of five fun animals. The Adventures of Rhumba and Tuba: The Magnificent Five is a jubilant and wonderfully illustrated children’s tale, written by... Read More

Suppose you chopped down a tree and then regretted it because, after all, a tree is a beautiful thing in nature. What to do? Firewood? Board feet? Or, you might consider unchopping it by following the instructions of W. S. Merwin, a man... Read More