Daughters of the Lamp takes readers on a thrilling journey through magical family history and mystery, while sensitively exploring the nature of identity and the age-old struggle between good and evil.
The weather forecaster announces a sunny day from the television; the window is aglow with the bright sunlight; a new page is turned on the calendar: Today is The First Day of May.
Though The First State of Being takes place at the turn of the millennium, readers will be able to identify with Michael’s anxieties over the future of the world.
I Lived Inside a Whale is a touching and beautifully illustrated tale of finding refuge in a story, discovering unlikely allies and sharing one’s voice with the world.
The Last Zookeeper is beautifully drawn with spare pencil lines and watercolor washes, and provides a conversation starter for older children who may be wondering about their role to play in a world that needs everyone’s help in order to survive.
Anybody who thinks spiders can’t be cute will be proven wrong with Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten, a charmingly illustrated story about identity and honesty.
Thao Lam dives into the unknown of a child’s imagination, reminding readers that intrigue lies around every corner and every day is an opportunity for a new adventure.
Rashin Kheiriyeh’s simple, whimsical illustrations and Cari Best’s lovely and balanced rhyme scheme make for an engaging read-aloud book that will be a go-to for any classroom, library or nursery.
You Broke It! is a book that parents and children are likely to relish and remember, especially in the midst of those inevitable nagging sessions that occur in parenting.
In a story that captures an intergenerational bond and celebrates the joy with which children take in the natural world, Micha Archer presents a verdant urban park teeming with life.
Karen Obuhanych’s This Little Kitty in the Garden is a bright and colorful celebration of spring with rhythmic, rhyming text and bold, playful illustrations.
What makes this book stand out from similarly themed stories is Kim Hillyard’s humorous and appealing artwork featuring bold, bright colors, creative lettering and graphic elements.
Marion Kadi’s boldly colorful, swirling art is the star of this fun romp, lending energy to each scene and adding oodles of personality to the lonely lion as well as to Harriet.
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