"No Reading Allowed" is a laugh-out-loud exploration of the absurd world of homonyms. Disparate illustrations are paired with bits of text that sound identical when read aloud, as with a portrait of Sir Francis Bacon by a sunny seaside... Read More

In 1859, a hungry pig and two groups of cranky settlers sparked a military confrontation on San Juan Island. Watch human tempers flare as wide-eyed animals look on in this true tale of a maybe needless international tangle—a story with... Read More

More than anything, Ming wants to feel like she belongs, and a Christmas tree would be grand, too. Growing up in the 1930s, she faces discrimination at school for being Chinese, and displeasure at home for being too American. The... Read More

Explore amazing similarities between humans and honeybees, termites, polar bears, humpback whales, and other fascinating wildlife. The animals are organized into three categories based on their communities, feelings, and intelligence.... Read More

The annual Mice Festival is nigh, and Melvin’s cozy cellar home is abuzz with excitement. Lights are strung, invitations sent, gifts wrapped, and the table set with sweet treats and decorations. Aunties, uncles, cousins, and... Read More

Moving to a new town can be rough on children, especially around the holidays, so it’s no wonder that Matthew decides this will be his worst Christmas ever. His dog running away is the last straw. Luckily, Christmas is known for its... Read More

"Dash and Victoria Find True Love" is a charming early reader that brings warmth to common fears and jealousies through the historical story of a beloved queen and her cherished dog. Vicki Tashman’s historical chapter book "Dash and... Read More

The Tales from the Hidden Valley series of modern-day folktales continues with a fourth and final seasonal installment, a midsummer mystery set during the excitement of Dragon’s Day festivities. The legend of the lake beast looms as... Read More