More than anything, Ming wants to feel like she belongs, and a Christmas tree would be grand, too. Growing up in the 1930s, she faces discrimination at school for being Chinese, and displeasure at home for being too American. The... Read More

Explore amazing similarities between humans and honeybees, termites, polar bears, humpback whales, and other fascinating wildlife. The animals are organized into three categories based on their communities, feelings, and intelligence.... Read More

The annual Mice Festival is nigh, and Melvin’s cozy cellar home is abuzz with excitement. Lights are strung, invitations sent, gifts wrapped, and the table set with sweet treats and decorations. Aunties, uncles, cousins, and... Read More

Moving to a new town can be rough on children, especially around the holidays, so it’s no wonder that Matthew decides this will be his worst Christmas ever. His dog running away is the last straw. Luckily, Christmas is known for its... Read More

"Dash and Victoria Find True Love" is a charming early reader that brings warmth to common fears and jealousies through the historical story of a beloved queen and her cherished dog. Vicki Tashman’s historical chapter book "Dash and... Read More

The Tales from the Hidden Valley series of modern-day folktales continues with a fourth and final seasonal installment, a midsummer mystery set during the excitement of Dragon’s Day festivities. The legend of the lake beast looms as... Read More

Nature and genetics are dazzling in this story of how the changing landscape and gritty pollution of the industrial revolution altered the wing color and pattern presentation of the peppered moth species. Shadowy silhouettes and speckled... Read More

Sometimes all you need is a little TLC, but that’s easier said than done for a prickly-backed hedgehog and a hard-shelled tortoise. With adorable arms outstretched, the two embark from opposite sides of this innovative flip book as... Read More