Marty is a lot like you and me, but he’s a little bit different, too. You see, he doesn’t exactly come from this planet, and he’s trying to keep it a secret.
Julie Fortenberry tenderly and accurately captures the worrisome elements of a first sleepover.
Dakota Crumb is a mouse on a mission, creeping through a museum at night in search of priceless treasures.
When he immigrates to the U.S. mainland from Puerto Rico, Miguel learns that parts of his new home are different, but other parts are reassuringly familiar.
This picture book about a girl who immigrates to the U.S. from India shines a light on the joys of inhabiting and celebrating two cultures.
Daria Peoples-Riley’s picture book beautifully conveys questions American children have been asking their country for centuries.
This important book is an excellent resource that highlights the sovereignty, strength and resilience of Native American peoples, tribes and nations.
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.
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.
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