We Belong
Laura Purdie Salas, Carlos Vélez Aguilera
1/6/2022
Hardcover
Explore the words we use to describe one another in a celebration of diversity and inclusion.
This Last Adventure
1/6/2022
Hardcover
A fantasy-loving boy learns to cope with loss by adjusting his ideas of what it means to be a hero and figuring out how to face a monster he can’t slay: his grandfather’s Alzheimer’s disease.
From the Tops of the Trees
3/11/2021
Hardcover
A powerful true story of a young girl who has never known life outside a refugee camp and a father determined to help her dream beyond the fences that confine them.
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Craftiest Christmas Ever!
3/11/2021
Hardcover
Christmas is coming! With the help of his trusty tool belt, Chico Bon Bon helps friends decorate, turns a pile of junk into a bundle of gifts, and throw an epically awesome party!
Unspeakable
Carole Boston Weatherford, Floyd Cooper
5/5/2021
Hardcover
A remarkable look at a significant moment in our nation’s past, shedding light on racial violence and offering hope for a better future.
A Boy Named Beckoning
1/11/2019
Paperback
The culminating portrait provides an inventive look back into history through the eyes of a Native American hero.
Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen
1/10/2019
Hardcover
In her debut picture book, Beth Mills offers a pitch-perfect look at recess, friendship, and being a good sport.
Bad News for Outlaws
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, R. Gregory Christie
1/6/2016
Hardcover
Bass Reeves…“One of the bravest men this country has ever known.”“The most feared deputy U.S. marshal that was ever heard of.”One of the first black deputy U.S. marshals west of the Mississippi.
Santa Clauses
1/11/2014
Hardcover
Award-winning author Bob Raczka takes a new approach to a Christmas picture book with a fresh, charming perspective, showing Santa as a poet and as just another guy getting ready for the big holiday. Art reflects the quieter tone, with lots of understated humor.
Back-to-School Rules
Laurie Friedman, Teresa Murfin
1/9/2011
Hardcover
From the collaborators of I’m Not Afraid of This Haunted House and Thanksgiving Rules comes a fresh back to school story filled with humor.
Fall Mixed Up
1/9/2011
Hardcover
Readers will love finding all the clever mix-ups Raczka and Cameron have crammed into this book.
Ruby Valentine Saves the Day
1/4/2010
Hardcover
Another holiday picture book winner from the author of Love, Ruby Valentine.
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Noisy Problem
1/4/2009
Hardcover
Another memorably silly adventure from the quirky imagination of comics artist Chris Monroe.
Niko Draws A Feeling
1/5/2017
Hardcover
A sweet story of a misunderstood young artist explores abstract art at kid’s-eye level, beautifully written by art-minded author Bob Raczka and illustrated with a combination of realistic and abstract art by Simone Shen.
A Spy Called James
1/11/2016
Hardcover
The true story of James Armistead Lafayette-a slave who spied for George Washington’s army during the Revolutionary War-told for the first time in picture book form.
Almost to Freedom
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Colin Bootman
1/6/2016
Hardcover
Lindy and her doll Sally are best friends, they do everything together. So when Lindy and her mother run away in search of freedom, Sally joins her enslaved family on their quest for freedom.
Dino-Boarding
1/9/2014
Hardcover
Our Dino-Sports titles have proved enormously popular. We’re confident that dinosaurs surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding will prove another X-treme hit.
Mumbet's Declaration of Independence
Gretchen Woelfle, Alix Delinois
1/4/2014
Hardcover
Inspirational story of how one slave gained her freedom through legal means at a time when slavery was legal.
Dino-Wrestling
1/10/2013
Hardcover
Our Dino-Sports titles have proved enormously popular. We’re confident that dinosaurs wrestling will prove a bonecrushing hit.
Dino-Football
1/8/2012
Hardcover
Our Dino-Sports titles have proved enormously popular. We’re confident that dinosaurs playing the most popular sport in America will prove a bone-crushing hit.
I, Emma Freke
1/1/2012
Paperback
Sometimes you’re only a freak if you believe you are. Emma’s story is a charming, quirky tale of a girl finding her niche.
Dino-Basketball
1/3/2011
Hardcover
A perfect title for boys and girls who love sports and dinosaurs. The clever rhymed play-by-play narrative is action packed and ideal for reading aloud. Adult fans will really appreciate the iconic basketball moments woven into the text .
Ruth and the Green Book
Calvin Alexander Ramsey, Gwen Strauss, Floyd Cooper
1/4/2010
Hardcover
The Green Books tells the story of a little known part of the history of African American experience at the dawn of the Civil Rights movement with words by a accalimed playwright Calvin Ramsey and illustrations from CSK winner Floyd Cooper.
Dino-Christmas
1/11/2018
Hardcover
An entertaining Christmas-themed addition to the much-loved Dino-Sports series.
Infinity and Me
Kate Hosford, Gabi Swiatkowska
1/8/2012
Hardcover
Readers of all ages will relate to this intriguing and endearing story of grappling with one of life’s big, abstract concepts.
Stars of the Night
7/6/2023
Hardcover
The incredible true story of the rescue of 669 children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II.
Big Bear and Little Fish
14/12/2022
Hardcover
A gentle, charming story about two animals who form an unexpected bond
Game Changer
1/10/2015
Hardcover
The exciting true story of the Civil Rights era and of the dawn of modern basketball, the world’s second most popular sport.
Hear Me
15/5/2024
Paperback
A sensitive and authentic portrayal of a girl experiencing progressive hearing loss, written by an author with progressive hearing loss.
Eighth Grade vs. The Machines
1/2/2024
Paperback
This sequel to Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy is an equally fast-paced and fun sci-fi adventure, with growing pains and friendship at its heart.
Fly Back, Agnes
1/2/2024
Paperback
A heartfelt story that sensitively tackles the everyday inner turmoil of growing up and staying true to oneself.
Be a Bridge
Irene Latham, Charles Waters, Nabila Adani
3/11/2022
Hardcover
Foster inclusivity, respect, and connection with this dynamic picture book from the coauthors of Can I Touch Your Hair?
Can I Touch Your Hair?
Irene Latham, Charles Waters, Sean Qualls, Selina Alko
1/4/2018
Hardcover
Beautiful poems that offer an accessible way for kids to think about and talk about race in America.
Touch the Sky
Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic, Chris Park
4/9/2024
Hardcover
Soar along with a young boy as he finally learns to pump on a swing!
Sensitive
1/2/2024
Hardcover
A unique and powerful look at the ways being sensitive and having big feelings is a strength.
The Knight of Little Import
3/1/2024
Hardcover
A fresh and charming tale of a young knight in search of monsters to slay!
Dino-Easter
8/3/2023
Hardcover
froggies croak and robins sing.Soon there’ll be a holiday…Dino-Easter’s on its way! Celebrate with the dinos as they gather flowers for a spring bouquet, throw an egg painting party, pet newborn farm animals, visit a chocolate factory, and join an Easter parade with Peter Clobbertail. At last it’s time for the egg hunt. Will Raptor finally get to eat his treats? Author Lisa Wheeler
Hear Me
1/2/2023
Hardcover
A sensitive and authentic portrayal of a girl experiencing progressive hearing loss, written by an author with progressive hearing loss
The Art of Magic
7/9/2022
Hardcover
Two friends must use their artistic abilities to save their town from malevolent magical forces in this action-packed adventure
Dino-Thanksgiving
2/9/2020
Hardcover
Lisa Wheeler’s bouncy, rhyming text and Barry Gott’s energetic illustrations invite readers to celebrate a dino-style Thankgiving!
A Is for Another Rabbit
1/5/2020
Hardcover
Debut author-illustrator Hannah Batsel takes readers on a delightful romp through the alphabet in this ridiculous, rollicking, rabbit-themed picture book.
Red Menace
1/4/2020
Hardcover
A suspenseful and heartfelt story about an era whose uncertainties, controversies, and dangers will seem anything but distant to contemporary readers.
A Quinnie Boyd Mystery: A Side of Sabotage
1/10/2019
Paperback
A sequel to The Maypop Kidnapping, a novel critics called “a delightful cozy mystery” (Kirkus) and a “funny and engaging debut” (SLJ). The Quinnie Boyd books find the perfect balance of mystery, warmth, and oddball humor.
Undercover Ostrich
1/6/2019
Hardcover
An absurdly funny story narrated by a charmingly clueless elephant.
Let 'Er Buck!
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Gordon C. James
1/4/2019
Hardcover
The thrilling true tale of an African American cowboy’s unlikely victory, presented by an award-winning author and illustrator.
The Universe Ate My Homework
1/11/2018
Hardcover
An entertaining story that uses elements of STEM to address a highly relatable element of a kid’s life: homework.
Dino-Racing
1/11/2016
Hardcover
In this installment of dino competition, meat eaters face off against plant eaters in three high.speed auto events: drag racing, off-road racing, and stock-car racing.
Their Great Gift
1/5/2016
Hardcover
Thought-provoking photographs and simple text present a multidimensional look at the experience of being the child of immigrants to the United States.
Dino-Swimming
1/10/2015
Hardcover
The Land Sharks take on the Algae Eaters in a dino-swimming showdown!
Looking Like Me
Walter Dean Myers, Christopher Myers
1/12/2025
Paperback
A joyful poem and colourful collage artwork encourage children to embrace and celebrate all that they are
Revolutions Are Made of Love
Leslie Barlow, Mélina Mangal, Sun Yung Shin
1/11/2025
Hardcover
A revolutionary poetry collection that introduces readers to the lives and ideas of civil rights and labor activists James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs
Absolutely Everything: A Graphic Novel
1/11/2025
Paperback
Colourful middle-grade graphic novel about change, ADHD, and figuring out what makes you who you are
Displaced
1/11/2025
Hardcover
A story of everyday courage and unexpected community, told through the eyes of a sensitive and resilient Kenyan boy
Dino-School
1/11/2025
Hardcover
A fun-filled look at the full school year, featuring everyone’s favourite dinos!
Last Summer in Outer Space
1/11/2025
Paperback
A page-turning, satisfying trilogy conclusion that blends sci-fi action with middle-school fun
Where We Come From
1/11/2025
Paperback
A visually striking exploration of family, history, and identity from four authors who collaborated to create a single, poetic text
Returning The Sword
1/10/2025
Hardcover
A moving true story about the devastation of war and how returning a Japanese sword brought an American soldier peace more than sixty years after the end of World War II
No More Gnomes
1/10/2025
Hardcover
An absurdly hilarious story of a polite young dog who cannot stand his neighbor’s gnome statues but doesn’t want to tell the truth?and risk hurting her feelings
Zeyna Lost and Found
1/10/2025
Hardcover
A fun, witty, and fast-paced adventure story enriched by the main character’s growing understanding of her dual cultural identity
String Ball
1/9/2025
Hardcover
Follow along on a kitten’s epic journey and safe return home in this nearly wordless picture book.
The Rock in My Throat
3/7/2024
Hardcover
A powerful true story about the author’s own experiences with selective mutism in school.
Sasquatch and Squirrel
1/9/2023
Hardcover
A laugh-out-loud story of unexpected friendship from the creator of the Monkey with a Tool Belt books.
Monkey with a Tool Belt
3/5/2023
Paperback
Follow crowd-favorite Chico Bon Bon as he goes on silly adventures and uses his extensive tool collection to fix any problem he finds
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Maniac Muffins
3/5/2023
Paperback
Follow crowd-favorite Chico Bon Bon as he goes on silly adventures and uses his extensive tool collection to fix any problem he finds.
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Seaside Shenanigans
3/5/2023
Paperback
Follow crowd-favorite Chico Bon Bon as he goes on silly adventures and uses his extensive tool collection to fix any problem he finds.
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Silly School Mystery
3/5/2023
Paperback
Follow crowd-favorite Chico Bon Bon as he goes on silly adventures and uses his extensive tool collection to fix any problem he finds.
Dino-Valentine's Day
1/2/2023
Hardcover
Equally heartwarming and humorous, Dino-Valentine’s Day is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday!
A Long Way from Home
4/1/2023
Hardcover
An honest exploration of tween anxiety in the crisis-heavy 21st century, with a STEM-infused sci fi twist.
10 at 10
6/7/2022
Hardcover
Kids learn what ten famous figures were like at the age of ten in this beautifully illustrated and browsable group-bio
Owl's Outstanding Donuts
1/6/2022
Paperback
When an owl alerts Mattie Waters to suspicious activity near her aunt’s donut shop, Mattie must rally her friends, face her fears, and try to save her new home.
Eighth Grade vs. The Machines
2/2/2022
Hardcover
This sequel to Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy is an equally fast-paced and fun sci-fi adventure, with growing pains and friendship at its heart.
Seventh Grade vs. The Galaxy
3/11/2021
Paperback
Like a kid-friendly Star Trek: Voyager, this zany, clever, and fast-paced sci-fi adventure is ultimately about each person’s responsibility to fellow humans.
Sometimes You Barf
5/5/2021
Paperback
A compassionate look at a scary and sometimes embarrassing rite of passage
My Ex-Imaginary Friend
7/4/2021
Hardcover
Eleven-year-old Jack thought he’d outgrown his imaginary friend, George, until his family hits a crisis and Jack decides that George may hold the key to putting his life back together.
The Most Beautiful Thing
2/12/2020
Hardcover
A warmhearted and tender true story about a young girl finding beauty where she never thought to look.
Monkey with a Tool Belt Blasts Off!
2/12/2020
Hardcover
Chico Bon Bon can build or fix just about anything. The adventures of this quirky monkey hero will show readers there is an inventive way out of every problem—if you have the right tools.
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
2/12/2020
Hardcover
This witty middle-grade novel tackles the internal and external chaos that can come with change, growing up, and forging genuine connections.
A Bowl Full of Peace
1/5/2020
Hardcover
A powerful picture book about finding hope and peace after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary in August 2020.
Monstrous
1/2/2020
Hardcover
An encyclopedia of monsters delves into the history and science behind eight legendary creatures, from Bigfoot and the kraken to zombies and more.
Dino-Halloween
1/10/2019
Hardcover
A perfect title for boys and girls who love Halloween and dinosaurs.
Cardslinger
1/10/2019
Hardcover
A dangerous quest, a lost treasure, and the card game that started it all.
A Valentine for Frankenstein
Leslie Kimmelman, Timothy Banks
1/2/2019
Hardcover
A goofy look at how some familiar monsters celebrate Valentine’s Day.
The Flight of Swans
1/2/2019
Hardcover
A gripping re-telling of a beloved fairy tale about a determined princess who vows to be silent to save her brothers who have been turned into swans.