With striking illustrations that will make your soul fly and spare text that will make your heart dance, this lyrical picturebook encourages us to set aside our snap judgements and quiet our fears of the unknown by shining light on what has been kept in the dark.They came in the dark,and took the narrow paththat only witches used.Everyone said that’s what they were . . .But what if everyone was wrong...

What if the Cowardly Lion took a leap of faith? A story of courage, determination, and a dash of friendship.Courage is something that comes from your heart. But if you can't find it there, you can wear it on your head at first.Mae is a girl.Bear is a bear.But over the course of one life-changing, slightly nerve-racking train ride, they find out that this might be the only thing they don't have in common.Kate Hoefler's signature lyric...

Chronicling the quiet heroism of one small mouse on an arduous journey to bring another mouse the smallest of gifts, Great Big Things serves as a reminder that it’s not our size but what we’re doing in this world that makes us small or big: it’s what makes a teeny mouse as big as a mountain, what makes his gesture after a long journey as big and as consequential as the moon.Following her debut, Real Cowboys, Kate Hoefler's poetic story of perseverance and friendship is brought to l...

★**“Heartwarming, imaginative and beautifully illustrated, Nothing in Common is the story of how a shared experience can bring two people together through thoughtfulness, observation and compassion.” –Shelf Awareness, starred review**A tender and timely story of compassion and finding common ground with others, perfect for fans of I Walk With Vanessa and Thank You, Omu!Two neighbors both love to watch the...

In Kate Hoefler’s realistic and poetic picture book debut about the wide open West, the myth of rowdy, rough-riding cowboys and cowgirls is remade. A timely and multifaceted portrayal reveals a lifestyle that is as diverse as it contrary to what we've come to expect.What does it mean to be a real cowboy?A Gentle Bedtime Story: With quiet, lyrical text that is perfect for reading aloud, this story shows cowboys who sing lullabies to the cattle under th...

★ "Exhilarating . . . Graceful text and evocative illustrations combine in this story about the rewards of facing fears and trying something new." — Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA timeless fable of the journey from grief to acceptance that will touch every reader: Rabbit isn't sure he'll ever be brave enough to go on an adventure. He's a homebody who lives in a quiet field of wheat he dreams of leaving every night. His world is enlarged b...

Celebrate family and the many forms love can take in this timeless picture book—a perfect gift for any occasion.Square is a dock.Wavy is lake.Love is the shape of the stories we make.There are many ways love takes up shape in our lives. In moments big and small, follow one family as they express their love in different ways, from sharing a sweet treat with grandma to celebrate a birthday, to offering a hug and bandag...