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A Tree For A Year
by Ellen Dutton $2.99 – $22.95Price range: $2.99 through $22.95
written by Ellen Dutton
illustrated by Emily Hurst Pritchett
The forest is a beautiful place, full of many different animals, tall trees, and a crystal-clear river. But when Man appears, he cuts down trees and scatters litter on the ground. Soon, the animals and their home threatened and decide they must come up with a plan to change Man’s ways. How can the animals show Man the true beauty and importance of their home? To understand the forest, Man must become a part of it. With Mother Nature’s help, Man is transformed in ways he never thought possible. But will a change in Man’s ways take root?
B for Baxter
by Ted Simonin $13.95 – $21.95Price range: $13.95 through $21.95
written and illustrated by Ted Simonin
Baxter the dog is full of surprises—you never know what fun gadget he’s going to pull out next! When his bird buddies, Marcus and Fiona, begin their annual journey to their Family Tree, Baxter must find a way to fly with his feathery friends! Follow Baxter, Marcus, and Fiona across the United States as they find new twists on old traditions and learn what it really means to be a family.
Back Home
by Shaista Fatehali $4.99 – $22.95Price range: $4.99 through $22.95
written by Shaista Fatehali
illustrated by Michelle Simpson
Today is Asha’s first day of school in her new country. Everything seems so different. She can’t even understand what the teacher is saying! But with a little help from her classmates, Asha soon learns that things in her new school might not be so different from back home after all.
Before You Were You
$13.95 – $23.95Price range: $13.95 through $23.95
by David and Jonathan Shmidt Chapman
How do you make a baby, even when you don't have all the necessary ingredients? What does it take for two daddies to grow a family? Before You Were You is the story of how some babies are brought into the world-with the help of an inspiring, creative community of friends, family, doctors, and no small measure of love.
Bubble Duck and Bubble Duck Does Hockey (2nd Ed.)
by Teresa Pistole $2.99 – $13.95Price range: $2.99 through $13.95
written by Teresa Pistole
illustrated by Alex Pistole
Meet Bubble Duck! Join Bubble Duck on his first adventure as he learns not to litter, plays ice hockey, and makes new friends!
Coco’s Number Nightmare
by Georgie Hanlin $20.95
written by Georgie Hanlin and illustrated by Maegan Penley
Which is scarier—math, or monsters?
Coco loves almost everything about third grade—except math! Coco’s friends adore playing multiplication games, which only makes her feel worse about math. After struggling with homework and losing a game in front of her whole class, Coco feels humiliated and has a TERRIBLE nightmare! In the dream, the Multiplication Monster laughs an evil laugh and attacks her in front of her classmates when she answers a problem wrong. Find out how Coco overcomes her fear of math, gets rid of the malicious Multiplication Monster, and learns the value of a teacher who believes in her.
Collette in Kindergarten
by Collette Divitto $4.99 – $22.95Price range: $4.99 through $22.95
written by Collette Divitto
illustrated by Katie Mazeika
When Collette, a young girl with Down syndrome, begins her first year of school, her bubbly personality helps her make friends right away. Soon, Collette notices these new friends are not inviting her to playdates—but it’s not because they don’t want to invite her. Collette comes up with a great idea to show her classmates’ parents a new way of thinking.
Based on the real-life experiences of entrepreneur and activist Collette Divitto, Collette in Kindergarten shows us how important it is to practice acceptance throughout our lives, just as children do so freely every day.
Collette in Third Grade
$15.95 – $26.95Price range: $15.95 through $26.95
written by Collette Divitto
illustrated by Lintang Pandu Pratiwi
Entrepreneur and activist Collette Divitto follows up her debut children’s book, Collette in Kindergarten, with the heartwarming second installment, Collette in Third Grade.
With a new year comes new challenges. Collette, a young girl with Down syndrome, must navigate balancing her busy schedule and a difficult curriculum, all while feeling different from her classmates. Join Collette during her third-grade year, and meet the special person who helps her along the way.
Everybody Can Dance!
by Kara Navolio $2.99 – $21.95Price range: $2.99 through $21.95
written by Kara Navolio
illustrated by Ruth-Mary Smith
The music starts. You feel the beat.
You clap your hands and tap your feet.
Everybody twist and twirl!
Everybody can dance!
This colorful picture book uses rhyme and rhythm to celebrate the joy of dancing, teaching kids that no matter your culture, physical ability, or style, everybody can dance!
Everybody Can Dance! (Spanish edition)
$23.95
written by Kara Navolio
illustrated by Ruth-Mary Smith
Escucha la musica. Siente el ritmo. Taconea y tocs las palmas. Hagamos un gran concierto. Todos a bailar!
This colorful picture book uses rhyme and rhythm to celebrate the joy of dancing, teaching kids that no matter your culture, physical ability, or style, everybody can dance!
Grandma’s Window
$2.99 – $22.95Price range: $2.99 through $22.95
written by Janet Halfmann
illustrated by Christy Tortland
Every day on the bus to school, new student Mateo stares out the window, wishing he had a friend to talk to . . . until one morning, when he spots something surprising in an apartment window—an older woman is smiling and waving to the bus!
For the next few weeks, Mateo and his classmates wave to the nice lady they lovingly nickname “Grandma,” and she always waves back. But one day, Grandma is missing from her window, and she’s not there the next day, either. Mateo and his classmates must work together to find Grandma and make sure she’s safe and happy.
Grandma’s Window is a story of friendship and kindness that shows us that, no matter how young or old you are, the best way to bring joy into your life is to give it to others.
I Taught Benjamin Franklin How to Drive
$7.99 – $15.95Price range: $7.99 through $15.95
written by Ann K. Morris
Life for twelve-year-old Luke Adams is tough, and it’s about to get weird, too. His mother died when he was ten, his dad is a workaholic, and Benjamin Franklin just traveled to his backyard from 1783 Paris. Now that Ben is standing in his living room – wearing tights, short pants, and a ruffly white shirt, no less – Luke has to find a way to get him back to Paris in time to sign the treaty that ends the American Revolution. Oh, and he teaches Ben how to drive!
IKIGAI: Life’s Purpose
$4.99 – $23.95Price range: $4.99 through $23.95
written by Chiemi Souen
illustrated by Flor Kaneshiro
Inspired by a true story, a young boy overcomes self-doubt to realize his dream of sharing the traditional Okinawan art of uta-sanshin with the world.
It’s My Time to Fly: The Story of Caterpillar Number Five
by Julie Conner $12.95 – $22.95Price range: $12.95 through $22.95
written by Julie Conner
illustrated by Emily Row
Five baby caterpillars grow and grow. They hang upside down, tuck themselves into cozy chrysalises, and wake as beautiful butterflies. But Caterpillar Number Five is just a little behind the rest. When will it be his time to fly?
Like the Sea and the Sky: A Mysterious Mollusk and Its Magical Blue Ink
$14.95 – $25.95Price range: $14.95 through $25.95
written by Jordan Namerow
illustrated by Michelle Simpson
Seven-year-old Zinni loves learning about the world—especially the ocean and the wondrous creatures that live there!
Of all the world’s fascinating sea creatures, her favorites are mollusks, like squids and sea snails. When Zinni’s mommy, a rabbi, tells her the story of a mysterious ancient mollusk whose vivid blue ink is sacred to the Jewish people, Zinni is determined to find it . . . even if the only place she can search is in her dreams.
Mamta’s Lovely Mustache
$15.95 – $26.95Price range: $15.95 through $26.95
written by Puja Suri
illustrated by Michelle Simpson
Mamta is so excited for her first day of grade three! But when her classmates start to whisper and laugh in the line for recess, Mamta wonders if she’ll ever fit in. With some help from her Ma, Mamta learns to celebrate who she is in a confident and sparkling way. As Mamta encourages her classmates to shine bright and share their differences, she gains self-confidence and makes a new and unexpected friend.
My Family Tree Has Roots
$4.99 – $22.95Price range: $4.99 through $22.95
written by Tina Mowrey
illustrated by Vineet Siddhartha
When Jasmyn’s teacher assigns a family tree project to the class, Jasmyn can’t help but feel uneasy. She loves her family, but she’s not sure how everyone fits together. Jasmyn is especially unsure about where to place her birth parents. To complete her project, Jasmyn must look at her tree in a different way.
Opening Closed Doors: The Story of Josie C. Murray
$14.95 – $25.95Price range: $14.95 through $25.95
written by Linda Sittig with Linda Jackson King
illustrated by Whitney Truitt
Not long ago, public libraries in Virginia were not so public. It would take the courage of a young African-American woman, Josie C. Murray, to challenge that.
From a young age, Josie felt the supreme injustice of the Jim Crow South—ordering ice cream inside a restaurant and continuing her education beyond the seventh grade were opportunities denied to Josie during her childhood. Josie was surrounded by closed doors, barred from opportunities available to white people. But in 1957, when she was denied the ability to check out a book from the Purcellville Library because of the color of her skin, Josie took action. With the help of her husband, Sam Murray, a lawyer, and even President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Josie built a case and became the catalyst for all public buildings in Virginia to desegregate.
Remembering for Both of Us: A Child Learns about Alzheimer’s
by Charlotte Wood $12.95 – $18.95Price range: $12.95 through $18.95
written by Charlotte Wood
Tasha loves her grandfather, and she knows that PaPa loves her. But lately, PaPa has begun to forget things. He’s often confused and upset. Sometimes, he doesn’t even recognize his own family. How can Tasha’s grandmother help her see that while PaPa is changing, his love for Tasha has not?
Remembering for Both of Us is a touching story of a child’s first glimpse of Alzheimer’s and a reminder that ties of the heart transcend age and illness.
Save the Trees
$15.95 – $26.95Price range: $15.95 through $26.95
written by Leslie Eva Tayloe
illustrated by Lintang Pandu Pratiwi
Ronnie loves trees. So when strange vines appear all over town, strangling the trees and making them fall over, he jumps into action right away! But Ronnie’s just one kid, and even with friends and family helping to pick, pull, and pluck the vines, they just grow faster every day!
If he really wants to save the trees, Ronnie will have to get the whole town to help out . . . before it’s too late!
Seasons for Stones
by Nikki Bergstresser $4.99 – $22.95Price range: $4.99 through $22.95
written by Nikki Bergstresser
illustrated by Kelly O'Neill
Tilly has not seen Mrs. Miller outside lately, tending to her garden or feeding the birds. What can she do when her neighbor is feeling down? Sometimes, small acts of kindness can make all the difference.
Simon and the Worry Watch
by Susan M. Brown $13.95
written by Susan M. Brown
illustrated by Tara Friel Swinford
Simon is excited about his first day of preschool, but he is also a little bit worried! All day long, Simon worries. He worries that he might not have a friend. He worries that he might not find the bathroom on time. Most of all, he worries that he will miss his mom. Luckily, Simon’s mother has a plan to make the worries go away . . .
Written by a mother and longtime classroom educator, Simon and the Worry Watch is a fun story for kids and a helpful tool for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children venturing out into the world for the first time.
Strangers in Jerusalem
$4.99 – $23.95Price range: $4.99 through $23.95
by Kerry Olitzky and Inas Younis
After many years, Leila is back in her birthplace, Jerusalem, and she’s on a mission. Before she left for the Holy Land, Leila promised that she’d say a healing prayer for her best friend back home, even though Leila is Muslim and has never prayed in a Christian church. While making her way through the crooked streets in the Old City of Jerusalem, Leila meets Asma and Rachel, two girls also trying to find holy sites of religions that are different from their own. Together, they’ll discover that Jerusalem is perhaps the most special and welcoming place in the world.
Super Socks
by Connie Bowman $2.99 – $22.95Price range: $2.99 through $22.95
written by Connie Bowman
illustrated by Kelly O'Neill
Molly’s little sister, Katie, was born with Down syndrome, but that’s never stopped her from doing anything! She helps with chores, makes new friends, and every morning without fail, she helps Molly pick out the wackiest, mis-matchiest socks she can find to wear to school.
Join Molly and Katie on a journey of kindness, acceptance, and finding the courage to be different, no matter what!
The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy
by Josh Brandstadter $4.99 – $22.95Price range: $4.99 through $22.95
written by Josh Brandstadter
illustrated by Soraya Bartolome
A hungry bear named Fuzzy and a hardworking bee named Buzzy form an unlikely bond to right a wrong! Working together, the new friends learn that everyone, no matter how big or small, can make a difference in their local ecosystem. This is the first of Fuzzy and Buzzy’s adventures aimed at teaching children and their parents about the responsibility we all share to protect the world we live in.
The Adventures of Fuzzy and Buzzy: Speedy’s Tree and the Disappearing Forest
$15.95 – $26.95Price range: $15.95 through $26.95
written by Josh Brandstadter
illustrated by Soraya Bartolome Perez
Fresh off their first adventure, Fuzzy and Buzzy are enjoying their forest when something new catches their eyes. An excited visitor introduces them to a new threat, one which they have never seen before. The health and well-being of their home ecosystem is at risk, but with some collaboration and forward thinking, they come up with a solution which will benefit everything from the smallest seeds to the largest trees.
The Big Buna Bash
by Sara Arnold $2.99 – $22.95Price range: $2.99 through $22.95
written by Sara Arnold
illustrated by Roberta Malasomma
When Almaz makes a mistake in school, she’s really embarrassed! Other kids tease her because they don’t understand her Ethiopian culture. How can she use her family’s traditions to make friends? She needs to host a BIG BUNA BASH!
The Big Buna Bash (Amharic Edition)
$15.95
written by Sara Arnold
illustrated by Roberta Malasomma
When Almaz makes a mistake in school, she’s really embarrassed! Other kids tease her because they don’t understand her Ethiopian culture. How can she use her family’s traditions to make friends? She needs to host a BIG BUNA BASH!
The Big Buna Bash (Hebrew Edition)
$13.95
written by Sara Arnold
illustrated by Roberta Malasomma
When Almaz makes a mistake in school, she’s really embarrassed! Other kids tease her because they don’t understand her Ethiopian culture. How can she use her family’s traditions to make friends? She needs to host a BIG BUNA BASH!
The Blue Dog and the White Horse: The Best of Friends
$15.95
Written by Haven Lindsey
What happens when Gracie, a small “blue” dog, befriends Max, a big white horse? Despite all outward differences, these two become inseparable! Young Gracie learns to be confident and unafraid, and aging Max learns that he still has purpose. In The Blue Dog and the White Horse: The Best of Friends, you’ll join this unlikely pair on real-life adventures as they build bonds of love and trust while navigating excitement, illness, danger, uncertainty, and even great loss together. In this heartwarming collection of true stories, you’ll find that Gracie, Max, and their community of friends face many of the same emotions and circumstances as people. Their experiences and lessons in courage, compassion, communication, and connection are sure to resonate with children, adults, and families everywhere! (Downloadable activity book included!)
The Clothesline Code: The Story of Civil War Spies Lucy Ann and Dabney Walker
$4.99 – $22.95Price range: $4.99 through $22.95
written by Janet Halfmann and illustrated by Trisha Mason
Lucy Ann and Dabney Walker didn’t have to risk their lives to spy for the Union army. The couple had already risked everything to escape slavery themselves.
But in early 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, the couple was determined to help defeat slavery for everyone—no matter the risk. Together, they created a secret code disguised as laundry on a clothesline. Their plan was incredibly dangerous: it required Lucy Ann to sneak into Confederate territory to steal military secrets, while Dabney took the vital information she gathered to the Union army.
This true story of sacrifice and bravery shows us that when we have courage and compassion for the world around us, even the simplest items can become powerful tools for change.
The Sea Hunt
by Anna Burger $20.95
written by Anna Burger and illustrated by Laura Craig
What’s the weirdest sea creature you’ve ever seen?
Did it have fins, or tentacles, or a shell?
Did it wriggle, or skitter, or stay still as a rock?
Did it sting, or cling, or hide?
Join young explorers Jack and Jenny as they hunt for strangeness in the Chesapeake Bay. Together you’ll discover just how weird, wild, and wonderful a saltwater world can be!
The Woods of Wicomico (1st Ed.)
$2.99 – $15.95Price range: $2.99 through $15.95
written by Nuala C. Galbari
illustrated by Buttons Boggs
During the hot, lazy days of summer, life in the woods of Wicomico is peaceful. Mukki the muskrat makes herbal teas, Cornelius the crow fruitlessly tries to take a midday nap, and young Timothy Trumble the tortoise marvels at the world around him. But when humans plan to build a new development in their woodland, the community of animals springs into action to save their homes.
Join a host of loveable characters as they work together to stop the destruction of the Wicomico woodland and preserve their way of life. Travel with them on the Chesapeake Bay, where they meet new friends and find a bright world outside the Wicomico woods. After an ample share of excitement, they learn that small animals can make a difference and discover that plenty of wisdom can be found right at home.
Songs, vocabulary, and fun facts about the history and wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay, make The Woods of Wicomico a delightful educational experience for the whole family. This imaginative, richly illustrated, story invites us all to discover, enjoy, and preserve the natural world around us.
This Sure Thing
$4.99 – $26.95Price range: $4.99 through $26.95
written by Sarah Mayfield
illustrated by Dennis Auth
Inspired by real events, This Sure Thing captures a boy’s persistence after the death of his younger brother.
The boy imagines what life would be like if his brother were still alive. Days might be filled with football, laughter, and video games! His brother might discover the trick candles on his birthday cake! Despite all he wonders, the boy knows one thing for sure: his brother is no longer here, but the love he has for him still is. In sharing this unfading love with others, and writing notes to his deceased brother, the boy discovers both meaning and connection on his grief journey.
This Sure Thing, through a heartfelt, first-person narrative, encourages youth to continue to live the love they have for their person no longer here.
Bonus features included in this book:
“30 Ways to Live That Love”—Browse the list of remembrance activities and grief rituals. Pick out ones that feel like a good fit for you and your child. Discover new ways to live the love for your special person!
“Today Notes”— On these blank notes, write a few words (or draw a picture!) to your loved one about how you “live that love.” Capture the love you have for your special person! Save these notes and revisit them when you feel up to it.
Print blank Today Notes and find additional grief resources at livethatlove.org.
Twenty-five percent of author’s proceeds from book sales go to National Alliance for
Children’s Grief and Full Circle Grief Center.
Toby Wears a Tutu
by Lori Starling $4.99 – $22.95Price range: $4.99 through $22.95
written by Lori Starling
illustrated by Anita DuFalla
It's the first day of school, and Toby is dressed in their best and ready to make new friends! But first, Toby’s new classmates want to know: Is Toby a boy or a girl? Toby isn’t sure how to answer. Toby likes to wear basketball shorts and tutus. Toby plays ninjas and dances ballet. Finally, after a little thought and some encouragement from Mom, Toby has a declaration to make: they can eat, wear, do, or be anything they want! Toby isn’t a boy or a girl—Toby is just Toby!
What’s Under That Rock, Papa?
by Dave Bauer $19.95
written by Dave Bauer illustrated by Tia Canonico
When Serea and Kai spend a weekend at their Grammy and Papa’s home, it’s always a time of discovery and fun! Join them as they encounter the wonders of backyard nature, from the microcosm of life under rocks and compost piles, to the joy of learning why thunder sounds scary and rain clouds are black.
With Serea and Kai as their guides, children and adults will be encouraged to join in exploring their own backyards in search of those fascinating moments of discovery fostering inquiry learning and the riches of playing in nature.
You’re Not Invited!: An Ooey-Gooeys Adventure
$4.99 – $26.95Price range: $4.99 through $26.95
written by Sylvia Rouss and David Titcher
illustrated by Rick Penn-Kraus
A trio of undesirable Ooey-Gooeys—a wisecracking worm, a swift centipede, and a charming snail— share a yard with Queen Bea, the belle of the insect community, who makes it clear they are not invited to her party. When a “Bigfoot”—a human—arrives with his high-powered gardening tool, the Ooey-Gooeys become unlikely heroes as they use their skills and wits to save their community and worm their way into our hearts.