George is thrilled to get a thank-you card in the mail from his friend Betsy. It makes him want to send thank-you cards to everyone he knows. Who can he thank? George tries to remember all the peop…
This activity-based series encourages children to explore the past through what they can see, or find out from their own surroundings. By looking at the origins and development of house and homes, …
This Caldecott Honor classic is a simple yet important story about friendship. Two kids meet on a street. "Yo!" says one. "Yes?" says the other. And so begins a conversation that turns strangers i…
Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part aut…
Starting in 1988 and going back 200 years, we are told the history of Australia by being told the history of one particular place, told by the generations of children who have lived in that one spo…
For twenty years, Cynthia Rylant's story of childhood in the Appalachian Mountains has been an enduring favorite. Growing up in the mountains is depicted with a spare, lyrical text and beautiful, t…
From A to Z, stunning color photographs depict everyday life in Nigeria, where the author-photographer grew up--but the images pictured also represent the rich diversity of Africa, and the warm fam…
When Granny asks Pretty Salma to go to the market one day, she warns her not to talk to strangers. But cunning Mr. Dog tricks Salma, and before she knows it, he’s wearing her stripy ntama, her pr…
The story of Annie - everyone's favourite orphan - with an introduction by writer, actor and comedian Miranda Hart. It's 1933 and for as long as she can remember, 11 year old Annie has believed …
This wonderful picture book for children and adults alike introduces the powerful practice of mindfulness in a fun and exciting way. With the delightful Monkey and his serene friend Happy Panda gui…