“Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” actor Bob Odenkirk demonstrates a true gift for capturing the delightful idiosyncrasies of children in Zilot & Other Rhymes.
Gone Wolf examines the ways in which both the COVID-19 pandemic and slavery’s ongoing legacy impact Black youth while also celebrating storytelling’s ability to heal and bring us together. There is nothing quite like it.
When a nightingale with a broken wing can’t fly south for the winter, a kind and tightknit community of creatures help it survive the season in this earnest tale.
Readers will wonder just how high the snow will go in this joyful celebration of a big winter snowfall that closes with a delightful twist.
Nubby the plush rabbit goes off in search of greener pastures in this hilarious tribute to the toys who serve as constant, comforting companions through childhood.
This extraordinary picture book captures what we truly need when we’re not ready to talk about what is happening underneath the surface.
In this strikingly realistic and partially epistolary novel, Anna must navigate the minefield of middle school while trying to figure out what she stands for—and what she’s willing to stand up for.
When her sister disappears, Willa sets off on an epic quest in this gothic tale filled with mesmerizing magic and atmospheric suspense.
Henri is tired of her family treating her like “a problem to be solved,” so she’s determined to succeed at a new school in this honest and encouraging novel.
Night can be a source of fear for children, but soothing text and joyful, lively artwork give this picture book the feel of a calm, reassuring lullaby.
This story about the Icelandic tradition of giving books on December 24 sparkles with bookish excitement on every page.
With nary a “ho ho ho” to be heard and no elves in sight, this subdued tale of everyday life with Santa offers a welcome respite from holiday excess.
In this delightfully raucous riff on “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” a girl observes the visitors who fill her home as her family celebrates the holidays.
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