An overzealous boy and his cautious cat teach lessons in recognizing and respecting boundaries in this charming picture book. Arthur loves his cat, Zeffo, but Zeffo is less sure about Arthur. When Arthur pushes a situation too far and... Read More

A heartrending tale that approaches the topic of child refugees with a deft, subtle hand, this picture book dreams of a better world. “After the bombs, there was nothing,” begins the story, following April as she gathers a backpack... Read More

A child looks forward to visiting their grandfather’s deli each Sunday in this upbeat picture book that highlights the various delights found in cultural hotspots. Each trip is an opportunity to learn more about their culinary... Read More

This horizon-broadening bilingual picture book includes Hindi and translated Hindi text alongside its English-language explorations of a busy marketplace. Once at the bazaar, Meena is entranced by the variety of fruits and vegetables she... Read More

An amusing picture book written in epistolary form, this story covers an accidental robot invasion in reverse. Sammy’s intentions when building his robot were pure, which is why he resents his mother asking him to apologize to those... Read More

A dreamy boy with an active imagination plays riverside with his mother in this tale about the pleasures of letting your thoughts drift. He floats on an inner tube past dreamscape scenes of children high up in the trees and neighbors... Read More

Colorful, quite detailed pen-and-ink illustrations vivify this peppy picture book about summer camp adventures, in which a child is nervous about making new friends. Talking to the children around her, she learns that friendship can... Read More

On what feels like an ordinary summer day, Miles is prompted to visit his injured neighbor, Miss Mary. Though he doesn’t expect to enjoy helping her in her garden, she has a lot to teach him. He is soon entranced by the colorful... Read More