From a forest to a desert to your own backyard, bugs—not all of them insects!—are never far away. They can be, however, far from sight. This I-Spy-like guide educates young bug-hunters about these creatures and where to find them.... Read More

With several educational themes—electricity, hypnosis, the placebo effect, the scientific method, and a good dose of American and French history—this mesmerizing picture book will fascinate as it entertains. In terms easy for... Read More

Wombats, gorillas, and penguins, oh my! This guide to mountain animals from all over the world introduces creatures not necessarily well known to the average reader, using a catchy meter and rhyme to teach about their habits and... Read More

Told from the perspective of the tree that stood outside the Secret Annex, where Anne Frank hid from the Nazis, this commemorative book provides a child-friendly version of the Franks’ story. Focusing on the impact of Anne and her... Read More

A laugh-out-loud book with goofy illustrations, this adaptation of a Buddhist story introduces fasting and meditation, and hints on how to analyze a story. The rotund primates trick their chief into allowing them to eat during their... Read More

Under the glow of the amber moon, a little boy says his nighttime prayers—for the homeless, for the sick, for the hungry. Rendered gracefully with lifelike illustrations and exquisite, flowing language, this book will appeal to more... Read More

Every page of this book—a celebration of the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of The Little Prince—is an adventure. With gorgeous, dreamlike illustrations and gentle prose that follows Antoine from childhood through his... Read More

With playful artist strokes and the clever use of fonts, this story of a tiny steam engine who dreams of one day traveling and doing something important is like a modern Little Engine That Could. The simplicity of the plot, language, and... Read More