Practice makes perfect, as Devi learns through a dance competition. She is excited about following in her decorated mother’s footsteps; she knows that she’s got her moves down. She’s dismayed when no awards follow, but her mother... Read More

What begins as a grey tale, and a somewhat everyday tale, transforms into something more when the cherry trees start to blossom above harried travelers’ heads. Their pink petals glow, and the color emanates outward, until the once... Read More

Push and pull the tabs of this colorful, calming story to reveal how various creatures start their days—and maybe give children some ideas of what to do with their own. As the sun rises over the crest of the distant hills, the forest... Read More

With electric colors and creatures outlined in bold, thick lines, this joyous rhyming board book follows a watermelon-loving, long-haired bear who’s jazzed to fold into the tasty fruit he just bought. When his forest friends show up,... Read More

Inventive illustrations composed of photographs of found objects layered within simple backgrounds of shapes and patterns tell this story of a dog and a cat who are befuddled by a magic ball. When Tag’s ball starts rolling around by... Read More

This brisk early reader introduces youngsters to a saint beloved for his care for all of Earth’s fauna. It moves in the style of fairy tales and parables, dropping bits of medieval and religious history here and there as it follows... Read More

In this cozy reimagining of a Sherlock Holmes mystery, two owls—Whoodini and his colleague, Cahoots—soar around the farm hunting for clues when a mysterious bird crashes into a tree. The illustrations are a delight, the paintings... Read More

A little star isn’t sure how he ended up alone in an apple tree. Season after season, he longs after the sky; a leap of faith will be required to get him there. Rhythmic, repeating lines make this a perfect option for bedtime.The... Read More