A girl tries to avoid the cleaning part of a Sunday tradition in this wholesome picture book about family bonding. Every Sunday, Clara’s dad cleans and sings while her mother makes gumbo; Clara loves the singing but could do without... Read More

This picture book biography is the latest in a celebrated series, rooting adult successes in childhood lessons. Growing up, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry struggled in school; he failed his Naval Academy entrance exams and found little career... Read More

Colorful hearts and stars spatter the pages of this celebratory picture book that honors the bond between mother and child. A mother dreams about what her child may accomplish or become and never forgets to acknowledge the many wonders... Read More

Available in English and Spanish, this picture book is a whimsical take on the origin of nocturnal animals. As their forest shrinks, the animals have trouble living in peace; they decide some will have to be active only at night. The... Read More

From one author and twenty-one illustrators comes this collection of ten-word stories that are, at turns, humorous, touching, and fantastical. The variety of art styles is enchanting: each artist approaches their prompt in a different... Read More

In Jewish tradition, it’s considered a mitzvah (a good deed) to warmly welcome guests, but what if a guest becomes difficult to bear? This picture book leads by example: when a child invites a bear in for Hanukkah, its appetite becomes... Read More

Bright illustrations and simple text make this board book perfect for readers-in-progress. A diverse group of children enjoy a day at daycare surrounded by shapes: hearts, stars, squares, ovals, and even a rainbow arc are tucked into the... Read More

Bright colors and soft shapes warm this moving picture book about loss and legacy. As a little girl, Paula dreamed of flying like a bird or galloping like a horse; as she grew, she earned the moniker “Mommy Crumbs” for the... Read More