Sean Rubin transforms the story of a Callery pear tree that survived the 9/11 terrorist attack on New York City into a beautiful allegory of trauma and healing.
This moving story about freedom and the importance of honoring those who sacrifice their lives for others relates a fascinating, little-known historical event.
This picture book about the summer a little girl shares with her beloved grandmother will bring to mind warm memories of summers gone by.
This sweet tale of an affable monster who crochets sweaters for penguins and tells knock-knock jokes to the trees captures the bright side of not fitting in.
The compelling heroine of this middle grade mystery has a strong sense of what’s right and remains hopeful, even when surrounded by death.
This story of a girl navigating the choppy waters of grief toward a brighter shore is heart-rending but full of hope.
E.K. Johnston plunges readers into a magical new galaxy shaped by conflict and grounded by the ordinary details of everyday life.
Readers in search of a witty fairy tale that delivers plenty of romance and glamour should look no further than Tokyo Ever After.
A library welcomed Lydia M. Sigwarth when she had nowhere else to go. She says thank you with a beautiful picture book.
Poor Mouse. She lives with Cat, who wants to eat her. Andrew Prahin’s satisfying story captures Mouse’s quest for a safer home and kind new neighbors.
A girl is jealous of the kids who get to sleep on the cot in her living room until she realizes how scary it is to try to fall asleep in an unfamiliar place.
Tricia Springstubb’s moving and often funny middle grade novel reminds us of the importance of paying attention to and protecting the natural world.
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