Rich in story and moving in message, this tale of two Alex Addlestons who met in kindergarten but are relocated half a world away from each other is an epic fairy tale for modern times. Part love story, part reminder to keep those you... Read More

Based on the German folktale recorded by the Brothers Grimm, “The Bremen Town Musicians,” this hilarious romp featuring a burro, a coyote, a skunk, and a raven subtly introduces the theme of human encroachment on nature through a... Read More

Symmetry, symbolic images, and the folk art traditions of rural Indian women converge to explore feminism and self-awareness. Young Amrita Das’s extraordinary paintings are layered with metaphor, tracing the journey of a girl into... Read More

Lucas wants to be in charge. When his friends each do something that makes him feel small (Nina scores a soccer goal, Alex is better at math, Hugo chooses his little sister over him), he belittles them and tells them what to do, soon... Read More

Dressed to impress with a bowtie and vest, Thomas’s vanity makes making friends hard, so he works at being a bully instead, learning a valuable lesson about friendship and self-image. Each page of his story brings laughs and suspense... Read More

With superb artistic detail in these mural-like spreads, a gangly, dejected giraffe wanders a savannah of splendid color and creative design, attempting to make friends. The adorable, chattering gray monkeys and polite bluebirds help... Read More

The creativity of a child’s imagination, paired with his innocence, takes center stage in this endearing story, dreamily rendered through collage art. Wise, friendly, imaginary friend Vladimir comes to life through young Henry’s... Read More

Jacob loves dinosaurs, trucks, pirates, playing tag—and wearing dresses. When the other boys at school begin teasing him, Jacob decides to take a stand. Cute illustrations and realistic dialogue convey the struggles of this proud,... Read More