Lily’s life changes the day she bumps into the “Paper Man” while walking home from school on a rainy day. She can’t help but notice a difference between herself, comfortably skipping through puddles with her umbrella and rubber... Read More

“I invite purple irises to be my guests for tea. Yellow pollen peeks at me,” Little Maya says. The imaginative young narrator lives in the Mojave Desert, where the wind and sand can make life seem monochromatic. With the... Read More

A witch, a spider, and a skeleton are just a few of the characters haunting the pages of this picture book. A different icon of the holiday is prominently featured on each two-page spread in this “Who’s Who” of Halloween for the... Read More

Bud receives a new black and white dog, but is cautioned not to name him until it’s clear whether or not he’ll get along with the other animals. “‘Watch that dog closely now,’ Bud’s mother said.” When Bud turns his back,... Read More

This quietly beautiful picture book for toddlers and preschoolers takes the traditional lullaby, “Hush, little baby,” as its premise, adapting the lyrics somewhat so that various extended family members may bestow treats and presents... Read More