Vibrant, textured illustrations accompany this eloquent picture book about embracing your identity. Wanjiku grows up in a Kikuyu village in Kenya. She helps her grandmother tend to the goats and cows and learns about the origin of her... Read More
A little witch discovers that some feats are only possible with the help of a friend in this whimsical picture book. After forgetting her broom outside, the witch can no longer fly it properly; her flying test ends in disaster. When she... Read More
The Jataka tales chronicle the many past lives of the Buddha, and this picture book follows one in which he is a compassionate, pure white elephant, Sati. His mother protects him, always taking care of him ahead of herself. As she grows... Read More
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s life, though thorned with tragedy, blooms within this inspirational picture book. The real-life inspirations for Burnett’s most famous works, including A Little Princess and The Secret Garden, are revealed... Read More
Even during the Rush Era, Quill took his time cleaning the forest, mountains, and sea that all the animals enjoy. His efforts went unnoticed. When Quill went into hibernation, however, the other animals soon realized the impact of his... Read More
Emotive illustrations track the transformation of a girl as she moves through her fear and finds resolve. Tali longs to tumble and soar like the other children at gymnastics or the dojo, but fear always stops her from trying. Through a... Read More
About doing and saying what is right to build healthy relationships, "Alphabet by Heart" models kind behavior, letter by letter. Jeanne and Mark K. Shriver’s didactic picture book "Alphabet by Heart" is about using words to heal and... Read More
Bright contrasting colors and funky patterns enliven this whimsical picture book that teaches the lesson “less is more.” A man sets out to build a house; he instructs the builder to add room after room until he has 100 rooms. He has... Read More