Everyone gets overwhelmed, but "Oh Susannah" teaches children that it is okay to ask for help. Susannah wants to shove all of her problems into her school bag, but no matter how hard she tries to ignore them, those problems just will not... Read More

If You Were Me and Lived in … the Mayan Empire is a concise and visually compelling guide to discovering an ancient way of life. Carole P. Roman’s If You Were Me and Lived in … the Mayan Empire helps children imagine what it would... Read More

This is an accomplished kid’s-eye-level look at Germany, including its food, recreation, education, and family life. Despite being one of the major powers in Europe, Germany is largely unknown to many American children—a situation... Read More

If You Were Me and Lived in … the Ancient Mali Empire is an excellent and enjoyable resource for children. The mighty Mali Empire comes vividly to life in Carole P. Roman’s latest immersive historical picture book, If You Were Me and... Read More

In the beautifully illustrated "One to Ten", optimism is an active, thoughtful choice. Carole P. Roman’s One to Ten: Squirrel’s Bad Day is a therapeutic tale is elevated by Bulgarian illustrator Mateya Arkova’s nostalgic style.... Read More

Roman succeeds in the difficult task of interweaving historical information with the day-to-day experiences of children. Carole P. Roman’s If You Were Me and Lived in … Viking Europe offers a meticulous slice of history to the... Read More

This perfect introduction to Poland will inspire cultural engagement. Carole P. Roman visits Poland in the latest of her delightful “armchair traveler” series, If You Were Me and Lived in… Poland. Roman’s picture book tour of... Read More