Giggle and groan as Rabbi Ruben works to repair his aging synagogue in creative, if not wholly effective, ways—patching leaks with challah dough and creaking loudly through a library while a woman studies the Torah, for example. This... Read More

An origin story from the Lumbee people is recounted through paint-on-canvas illustrations. Once, North America rested on the back of a giant snapping turtle; the turtle had several hatchlings, one of which grew to be rather large itself.... Read More

"Pedro Pan" is an insightful historical novel about a boy’s move to America during a critical period. In Michelle McNiff’s bright historical novel "Pedro Pan", a Cuban boy in exile comes to live on an Iowa farm. Pedro is the son of a... Read More

Kesar’s little sister, Kamal, will not sleep at night; she keeps the whole village awake. When Kesar’s ba comes to visit, she tells her a story about a woman whose embroidered animals came to life; Kesar is inspired to try a new... Read More

Intricate illustrations portray shifting perspectives in this moving picture book about the interconnection of humans and nature. Using a poem as its guide, the book works through each line, offering an interpretation from both a human... Read More

Textured illustrations and clean lines complement this story about the love between people and pets. A little boy wants a dog, but his mother refuses, saying dogs are too much work. When a cat shows up on their doorstep on a rainy night,... Read More

"Self-Care with Ted and Friends" is a picture book that ably introduces the self-care techniques of an endearing animal menagerie. A bear shares how he takes care of his mind and body in Najma Korrami’s picture book "Self-Care with Ted... Read More

"Sammy’s Monsterous Thoughts" is a positive picture book in which a young inventor works through her toughest challenge yet. In Derek Pedersen’s charming picture book "Sammy’s Monsterous Thoughts", a young inventor entertains... Read More