Crossing Niagara
1/6/2016
Hardcover
Applaud Matt Tavares’s feat — a gripping tale of real-life daredevilry perfectly balanced by stunning illustrations.
The Gingerbread Pirates
Kristin Kladstrup, Matt Tavares
1/9/2009
Hardcover
What if a brave Captain Cookie stood up to Santa? A fresh, funny story that sparkles with all the excitement of a pirate adventure — and all the magic of Christmas morning.
Jubilee!
1/4/2014
Hardcover
An exuberant picture book applauds the man behind the 1869 National Peace Jubilee, the largest and loudest concert the world had ever seen — or heard.
Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot
Matthew Clark Smith, Matt Tavares
1/3/2017
Hardcover
Take to the skies with the beautifully told tale of Sophie Blanchard — a woman meant for the air — as she discovers the incomparable sensation of flight.
A Ben of All Trades: The Most Inventive Boyhood of Benjamin Franklin
Michael J. Rosen, Matt Tavares
1/3/2020
Hardcover
A rousing biography from Michael J. Rosen and Matt Tavares reveals how Benjamin Franklin’s boyhood shaped his amazingly multifaceted life.
Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas
1/11/2023
Hardcover
A picture book follow-up to the New York Times best-selling Dasher, perfect for reading together over the holidays.
Dasher
5/11/2020
Paperback
Discover the magical story of Dasher, Santa’s very first reindeer, in a Christmas gift-book to treasure year after year.
Red and Lulu
1/10/2018
Paperback
The miles cannot keep a determined bird from his loved one in this Christmas ode to serendipity and hope.
Growing Up Pedro
1/6/2017
Paperback
“Masterfully depicts, with quick verse and beautiful illustrations, the world in which the two siblings came of age. . . . A wonderful introduction to a truly special player.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
Growing Up Pedro
1/6/2017
Hardcover
“Masterfully depicts, with quick verse and beautiful illustrations, the world in which the two siblings came of age. . . . A wonderful introduction to a truly special player.” — School Library Journal (starred review)
Becoming Babe Ruth
1/2/2016
Paperback
“This exceptionally engaging chronicle recounts Ruth’s amazing rags-to-riches story. . . . Equally important, the art captures Ruth’s irrepressible personality and joy in playing baseball.” — Booklist (starred review)
Growing Up Pedro
1/2/2015
Hardcover
The love between brothers is key to Matt Tavares’s tale of Dominican pitcher Pedro Martínez, from his days of throwing rocks at mangoes to his years as a major-league star.
Henry Aaron's Dream
1/2/2015
Paperback
“This rousing tribute should resonate with a wide audience.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
There Goes Ted Williams
1/2/2015
Paperback
“A glorious tribute to a baseball legend and a complicated human being.” —School Library Journal
Lady Liberty
Doreen Rappaport, Matt Tavares
1/8/2014
Paperback
“Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this one stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Over the River and Through the Wood
1/9/2013
Hardcover
“A charming and dynamic rendition.” — School Library Journal
There Goes Ted Williams
1/2/2013
Paperback
“A glorious tribute to a baseball legend and a complicated human being.” — School Library Journal
Becoming Babe Ruth
1/2/2013
Hardcover
Matt Tavares’s striking homage to one of baseball’s legends offers a rare view into Babe Ruth’s formative years in “the House that built Ruth.”
Henry Aaron's Dream
1/2/2012
Paperback
“Well-written text and brilliantly composed art highlight the poignancyand triumph in Aaron’s story.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
There Goes Ted Williams
1/1/2012
Hardcover
A lively picture book biography of Ted Williams from a master of the genre — just in time for Fenway Park’s centennial.
Lady Liberty
Doreen Rappaport, Matt Tavares
1/4/2011
Paperback
“Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Oliver's Game
1/2/2009
Paperback
“This poignant story, illustrated with soft pencil and watercolors, will grab the hearts of baseball fans everywhere.” — Chicago Sun-Times
Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
3/3/2021
Hardcover
With every step, the Tomb Guards pay homage to America’s fallen. Discover their story, and that of the unknown soldiers they honor, through resonant words and illustrations.
Hoops: A Graphic Novel
8/3/2023
Hardcover
A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares’s debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports.
Hoops: A Graphic Novel
8/3/2023
Paperback
A work of fiction inspired by a true story, Matt Tavares’s debut graphic novel dramatizes the historic struggle for gender equality in high school sports.
Mudball
1/2/2011
Paperback
“With its winning combination of satisfying story and cinematic illustrations, Mudball should make a splash with underdogs and baseball fans alike.” -The Horn Book