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.
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.
This thoughtful story speaks to the fears and difficulties of immigration while never losing sight of its young heroine’s hopes and dreams.
This bighearted story gracefully captures the experiences of quiet, observant, inquisitive children who look out for those on the periphery.
In this vivid, moving tribute to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, you will practically hear the rhythmic click of the guards’ heels as they walk back and forth.
This atmospheric and hopeful tale is filled with warmth and rooted in the specificity of Washington, D.C.’s historic Jewish community.
Sincere, warmhearted and accessible, Saint Spotting gently reveals how knowledge can transform an imposing or unfamiliar religious space.
A little boy welcomes readers to his mosque in M.O. Yuksel’s informative and joyful picture book.
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