Catty Jane has always loved to dance. And now that she’s finally old enough to take lessons, all Catty Jane wants is to become a real ballerina. But her constant practicing leaves her too busy to play with her friends. Can Catty Jane find a way to soothe hurt feelings and still do what she loves most? Wise and loving Catty Jane returns in this satisfying story, where she discovers there’s a…
Mini Grey’s spin on the nursery rhyme classic “Hey diddle, diddle, the cat and the fiddle” is a love story of sorts that starts when “the dish ran away with the spoon.” In the midst of the Great Depression, Dish and Spoon become rich and famous vaudeville stars—until their taste for the high life puts them in debt to a gang of sharp and shady characters (depicted as evil knives). Th…
"The terrifying experience of being alone in the woods is rendered through the eyes of a young Indian boy. . . A familiar story arc conveyed through traditional art captivates with its freshness and originality." - Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews "Shyam’s stylized, boldly outlined forms brim with energy... A simple, satisfying story, much enriched by its cultural grounding and handsome art.…
Leona has a new hat. It's red on one side and green on the other. Leona causes all sorts of controversy when she steps out wearing her hat. Is it a red hat? Or a green hat? Things get a little out of control before everyone sees the other side.
The JUST FOR YOU!(tm) series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories inclu…
This charming tale, with brightly colored illustrations by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey, will delight small children who are discovering the world around them. As Duckling sets off to explore the world, Chick is close behind, mimicking each of his actions. But when Duckling decides to go for a swim, his friend is in for a surprise.
A young girl buttons up her shiny raincoat and heads off to enjoy the sights and sounds of a rainy day. Children can follow her adventures as she splashes in puddles and converses with tiny birds and thirsty flowers. What's more, charming illustrations, highlighted with glossy areas throughout, will make this rainy day adventure even more fun.
Think DIARY OF A WORM meets OLIVIA.... Introducing Prunella--an irresistibly irrepressible, independent, bug-loving little girl, sure to create quite a buzz! Prunella is aflutter to share her big bug surprise at show-and-tell. But suddenly, the classroom is abuzz with an even bigger bug surprise! A swarm of bees has invaded! With her teacher and her classmates frantic, can Prunella's buggy …
The Little Light Shines Bright celebrates the world's longest burning lightbulb at a fire station in Livermore, California. The hand-blown lightbulb has been burning since 1901 and is declared the oldest known working lightbulb by the Guinness Book of World Records. The little light's journey started more than 100 years ago before the start of airplanes, automobiles and radio. Tourists from aro…
Sunny the meerkat lives with his enormous family in the Kalahari desert. One day Sunny goes to visit his mongoose cousins. But from the watery world of the Marsh Mongoose to the nocturnal lifestyle of the Malagasy Mongoose, Sunny just doesn't fit in. And what's that shadowy figure that seems to be following him around?