A little star isn’t sure how he ended up alone in an apple tree. Season after season, he longs after the sky; a leap of faith will be required to get him there. Rhythmic, repeating lines make this a perfect option for bedtime.The... Read More

A young man’s journey of self-discovery leads him to the last place he ever expected in Ben Okri’s novel "Astonishing the Gods". Determined to find out why his people are invisible to everyone but themselves, an unnamed young man... Read More

“To what degree does family mean destiny?” Mary Ann Hogan asks. A fourth-generation Californian, she followed in her father Bill’s footsteps as a local journalist. Blending his work with her own prose, "Circle Way" is a delicate,... Read More

This board book is perfect for little ones who are just learning how to interact with others. A group of children at a day care who are used to their toys being their own now contend with the reality of sharing. It’s not easy at first... Read More

Peter Golenbock’s nostalgic "Whispers of the Gods" swings for the fences, relating the real stories behind the legends of baseball’s golden age. A home run for baseball fans, this oral history tells the tales of greats like Ted... Read More

Black-and-white characters are layered over bright backgrounds in this playful picture book about a badger navigating an existential crisis. “Who am I?” Badger asks. “Am I black and white, or white and black?” From skunks to... Read More

A girl recovering from illness longs to participate in her tribal powwow in this vibrant picture book about acceptance and hope. Delicate feathers and fringe adorn brilliant gold, pink, and turquoise ensembles as River’s friends and... Read More

James Broderick’s "The Last Words of James Joyce" mixes murder into an irreverent campus satire. This eccentric story is led by a former PhD student who moonlights as a pornographic script writer, and who believes that he’s found one... Read More