This story exudes beauty. It is a study in kindness and grace. It shows what knowing how to see beyond personal needs, penchants, and shortsightedness looks like. Nana's wisdom teaches readers to look with eyes that see beyond the surface to love the potential of each individual and to give. Because that is where joy begins. CJ: "How come it's always so dirty over here?" Nana (smiling and poin ...

"Giraffes Can't Dance" is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. Full color.

In this bright picture book, award-winning author Barrett and illustrator Moreton invite young readers to think of numbers, counting, and rhyming in a whole new way. Full color.

Just cozy up with a favorite young child and share this humorous, delightful tale together. The illustrations tell it all--duck's just bursting with energy that bear simply cannot resist. Splendidly charming!

Sofia and Maddie's friendship is built on trust and encouragement. When Sofia discovers Maddi’s secret, she wants to help by doing the right thing, but it might mean breaking a promise. Refreshing earnestness blends hope and action for addressing childhood hunger.

Sid and Sam start to sing. But Sid doesn't stop. What can Sam do when Sid's song is too long?

So many burros--there must be one that's just right. Weighing the pros and cons, comparing and contrasting, Pedro and his papa find the decision isn't difficult after all! Rich storytelling through lively illustrations and sparse text.

Nate's silver-lining-outlook brightens even the staunchest pessimistic argument. An encouraging reminder of how a positive outlook offers a vastly different view of most anything.

Rich watercolor illustrations entice young book lovers to this interactive, lift-the-flap book. There is no gimmick here; each spread presents a simple riddle that describes an animal's home. Rich vocabulary — I weave my secret nest...honeysuckle tree...oval hideaway...I nibble sweet berries and gnaw on hazelnuts—delights and inspires inquiry. The text requires a young nature lover t ...

An interactive book for kids involving a large, red button and a goofy monster named Larry. The reader has fun experiencing cause and effect relationships by following Larry’s instructions to push or not push the button; a kid-friendly crowd pleaser!

When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog burrow, it creates quite a fuss! A creative book about discovering new things, with a message about sharing, bullying, forgiveness, and second chances.

From the popular creators of "The Gruffalo" and "Room on the Broom" comes a fun-filled read-aloud which reminds readers that having a giant-sized heart is even more rewarding than being giantly spiffy. Full color.

A single act of kindness creates a chain of events that transforms a community in this simple but powerful story. A beautiful tribute to the power of thoughtfulness!

This layered story will impact different ages differently. The storyline conveys the gruffness expected from a pirate and his mates, while a repetitive pattern incorporates rich descriptors of pirate life. But when pirate Boris suffers loss, illustrations convey deep sadness even a tough character can feel, and readers understand the importance comforting companions offer.

The unbreakable bond between Moose and his owner Zara is brilliantly conveyed through metaphor; "Hello smelled like homemade cookies" but "Goodbye was hide without seek. Entertaining antics flood each colorful page that lead to a problem-solved, "hello" resolution.

Simple text and appealing animal characters make this enchanting story perfect for this very first reader for beginners. Full color.

A little boy notices what everyone misses. He wants to help, but doesn't know how. Told mostly through illustration, the boy with a big heart is colored the brightest. He's easy to spot among all the gray busyness. With gentle direction from his parents, he learns healing comes with rest, time, and hope. A beautiful story of active compassion.

The kids at school want to know why Becca is wearing glasses and a patch. Instead of telling them she has amblyopia, Becca leads her friends on imaginative adventures to explain her new fashion accessory. Mitch Vane's illustrations capture the spunky exuberance of this resourceful heroine.