All of Tilly’s friends are going to faraway places for vacation, but Tilly has to stay home. She doesn’t expect to have any fun, and then her mom takes her to the library, the park, the pool, and back to their living room, where she... Read More

Two cuddly koalas enjoy a chilly, snowy day with mindfulness, observing the weather, wildlife, and landscape with curiosity, but not judgment. They watch, listen, play, and wonder at the world, and then take a break to meditate. Gentle... Read More

Geometric illustrations done with skillful use of color pique curiosity about the abundance of life beneath the sea in this book that identifies the creatures of the coral reef. Clever rhymes and joyous exclamations add excitement to the... Read More

This is more than a book about child hunger in America—this is a story of friendship. Maddi’s empty fridge and Sofia’s full one are juxtaposed in a subtle way, while scenes of modern New York elapse across the background: taxis and... Read More

Clever Cupcake pouts, pretends to be sick, and finally hides in order to get out of going to her first day of kindergarten. The fear of not fitting in has this tutu-garbed princess panicking. The humorous fairy-tale-like verse narrating... Read More

With a perfect balance of facts and creditable emotional appeal, this is a must-read journalistic work for those who consider themselves feminist and those who don’t—yet. Same-sex marriage (aka marriage equality) is a threat to... Read More

Precise, thorough, stirring studies in character make these stories of Japanese culture a magical experience. Traversing the profound with a delicate, often humorous voice, Kelly Luce uses the setting of Japan in her short story... Read More

With every chapter a cliffhanger, "Justice and Closure" will find an audience with lovers of suspense, action, and romance. When new evidence comes to light, Detective Nick Shaw takes control of a cold case and tracks down the killer of... Read More