Illustrating an excerpt from the diary of Frida Kahlo, this whimsical picture book captures the imagination of childhood and the enduring power of art to inspire, transform, and provide comfort and escape. Frida’s black-and-white world... Read More

When Melba oversleeps and misses her ride to town, she is worried she will miss Carnival. As she works to find a new way to the festivities, she collects her own parade of friends and discovers that the real celebration is the love that... Read More

In this important picture book for historical fiction collections, Opal grows up in Greenwood, a Black neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma where everyone gathers on Sunday to hear the good word. Today, everyone’s looking forward to the... Read More

An ancient tree in the Beddy Bye Woods is home to the Nodders: small winged creatures who only wake up when children go to sleep. To encourage children to take their naps, the Nodders leave treats or toys in sleeping children’s... Read More

In this quirky picture book that reverses a common childhood fear, Ditter is a bunny who lives in a hole, far from the sun; he’s afraid of anything bright. But a waylaid shoe forces him to do the unthinkable: light a candle and look... Read More

The devastating consequences of harvesting the Amazonian rain forest are brought to light for the next generation in this delicate picture book. Zonia is a member of the Asháninka, the largest Indigenous group still living in the... Read More

The night air smells like irises and honeysuckle when two children’s parents wake them for an undefined adventure. They dress in the blue predawn and walk through the village as their eyes adjust. Here and there, there are signs of... Read More

A magical magnifying glass reveals hidden objects in this primary-hued picture book that seeks to answer burning questions about common machines. From how fridges stay cold to the complex forces interacting to keep ships afloat, the... Read More