Memorializing the unsung space travelers whom the US first launched into orbit, Dawn Cusick’s charming history book "The Astrochimps" zooms in on peculiar and enlightening moments in the race to put a person on the moon. In the wake of... Read More

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson’s excellent book "Small Shoes, Great Strides" covers how, in November of 1960, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost made history by going to first grade—as the first Black students at a public school in... Read More

With the goal of teaching children a means to communicate before they can speak, this picture book provides forty practical signs for parents to teach. “Eat,” “Help,” “Water,” and “Potty” are among the signs within the... Read More

An educational primer on a year in the life of Alaska’s ringed seals is delivered through the vehicle of Natchiq, a seal pup, and her mother, Siku. The story uses wildlife photography, snaps from scientists, and computer-generated... Read More

Annabel Karmel’s My First Cookbook encourages children to learn about cooking and find delight in both food and food preparation. Karmel is a celebrated United Kingdom children’s cookbook author who was awarded an MBE for her... Read More

"Nurse Florence, What Is a Heatstroke?" is an instructive picture book that reflects on a medical consequence of climate change. In Michael Dow’s informative picture book "Nurse Florence, What Is a Heatstroke?", curious children learn... Read More

"Nurse Florence, Why Do We Have a Belly Button?" explains one of the strangest parts of the human body in a manner that’s accessible to children. Three friends make fascinating discoveries about anatomy in Michael Dow’s book "Nurse... Read More

"Loyola Kids Book of Seasons, Feasts, and Celebrations" ably explains the inner workings of the Catholic liturgical year. Amy Welborn’s religious book "Loyola Kids Book of Seasons, Feasts, and Celebrations" presents and explains... Read More