Symmetry, symbolic images, and the folk art traditions of rural Indian women converge to explore feminism and self-awareness. Young Amrita Das’s extraordinary paintings are layered with metaphor, tracing the journey of a girl into... Read More

Lucas wants to be in charge. When his friends each do something that makes him feel small (Nina scores a soccer goal, Alex is better at math, Hugo chooses his little sister over him), he belittles them and tells them what to do, soon... Read More

Dressed to impress with a bowtie and vest, Thomas’s vanity makes making friends hard, so he works at being a bully instead, learning a valuable lesson about friendship and self-image. Each page of his story brings laughs and suspense... Read More

With superb artistic detail in these mural-like spreads, a gangly, dejected giraffe wanders a savannah of splendid color and creative design, attempting to make friends. The adorable, chattering gray monkeys and polite bluebirds help... Read More

The creativity of a child’s imagination, paired with his innocence, takes center stage in this endearing story, dreamily rendered through collage art. Wise, friendly, imaginary friend Vladimir comes to life through young Henry’s... Read More

Jacob loves dinosaurs, trucks, pirates, playing tag—and wearing dresses. When the other boys at school begin teasing him, Jacob decides to take a stand. Cute illustrations and realistic dialogue convey the struggles of this proud,... Read More

Following the journey of a seed from autumn through winter to spring, this gentle story subtly reinforces the trustworthiness of nature. Rich illustrations depict the beauty each season has to offer, as well as the roles of some... Read More

Life is a journey not a race, as these playful, bounding caribou will come to learn. This thoughtful book blends clever humor and paper artwork to convey a running race between six bright orange “guys” who sprint across a green... Read More