This moving tale weaves a gentle moral of conservation through the story of a little bear’s adventure with his grandfather. Grandpa has always had a postcard for Faraway Valley on his fridge, but only a question from his grandson... Read More

This wordless picture book captures the good, the bad, and the damp of owning a dog. Kid would rather play video games than take Dog for a walk on the best of days, let alone a rainy one. As their soggy escapade continues, though, Kid... Read More

A new perspective is just one delight to be gained from this stunning picture book about the patterns—accidental and otherwise—that can be found all around us. Colorful watercolor illustrations include everything from Gustav Klimt... Read More

Natural hair is used to mark and explore a connection to community and identity in this affirming, educational picture book about Afro-textured hairstyles and their history. When yet another comb breaks off in her hair while Granny... Read More

This breathtaking picture book depicts the beauty and indomitable history of the islands of Hawai’i and the Polynesian people through the storytelling vehicle of hula. Through hula, a girl learns about the creation of the islands,... Read More

Golden yellow and sherbet pink pair with calming greens in the mystical illustrations of this picture book that reminds us all to enjoy the journey. When Papa Jo tells Charlie that his hourglass reminds him to take his time, she... Read More

A little girl imagines what it would be like to have a little sister—or several—in this charming picture book about imagination and family love. The girl and her imagined sisters are illustrated in black and white, their rosy cheeks... Read More

Gold leaf and painterly illustrations with saturated colors are used to follow the life of Rumi, the renowned poet and scholar born in Iran in 1207. Herein, Rumi is imagined as a boy who delights in feeding the birds; a young adult... Read More