Anyone can count sheep to fall asleep, but staying awake while counting them, well, that’s a different story. Sam the shepherd often dozes off while counting his ten sheep after he’s safely tucked them into bed for the night. When a... Read More

“Hail taxi! Hey taxi! Ho taxi! Yo taxi!” begins a madcap ride around New York City in a taxicab. “Where to, Miss? Where to, Mister? Where to, Brother? Where to, Sister? All around our New York town!” Whimsical illustrations of... Read More

Thirteen billion years ago in a galaxy not far away, the infant Universe was a swirling cloud of hydrogen. Then a star exploded, and life has never been the same. The Universe narrates this story about Earth’s creation and evolution.... Read More

Dog lovers all over the world feel the same way this Japanese trio of authors and illustrators do about Coco. She is more than a companion; she is a member of the family. Coco is a charming female wirehair fox terrier. Affectionately... Read More

This colorful, sturdy picture book not only gives lessons on polar bears and maternal love, but covers the water cycle as well. Snowy is a very smart bear who knows how to fish, slide down icebergs, and appreciate the arctic sky. But he... Read More

Some places have a life of their own, places that deeply touch people, becoming a piece of what defines them. For this author, San Francisco is such a place. His book is no travel guide, nor could it even be termed a travel book; it is a... Read More

In today’s frenzy of multitasking, the quiet voice and wise counsel in this book present a refreshing alternative. The author invites readers for whom slowing down does not seem like an option to consider what is ultimately possible... Read More

With the divorce rate in the U.S. holding steady at fifty percent, it’s clear that a successful marriage doesn’t just happen. But the divorce rate does seem to imply that a healthy marriage requires a great deal of work, especially... Read More