A picture book about playing pretend—and the joy of trying out being “bad” or “good”This charming picture book is a timeless celebration of imagination and make-believe. A brother and sister invite their friends to play good guys and bad guys with them. While playing pretend, this rowdy group of kids dress up as pirates, swimmers, cowboys, and more—imagining a vibrant world where the bad guys cause mischief and the good guys save the day. As the day comes to a clos...

This delightful picture book biography is " a stellar introduction to 'the father of children's literature,' and a glorious example of dynamic bookmaking" ( School Library Journal, starred review).In Balderdash!, acclaimed children's book author Michelle Markel shares a loving tribute to John Newbury, the first pioneer of children's books. In the eighteenth century, children were given nothing to read but lessons and rules. John N...

This delightful picture book biography is " a stellar introduction to 'the father of children's literature,' and a glorious example of dynamic bookmaking" ( School Library Journal, starred review).In Balderdash!, acclaimed children's book author Michelle Markel shares a loving tribute to John Newbury, the first pioneer of children's books. In the eighteenth century, children were given nothing to read but lessons and rules. John N...

Big Bear outgrew his little boat, so he is building himself a big boat and can't wait till he's rowing, fishing, and relaxing in it. When his friends start suggesting improvements, Big Bear obligingly follows their advice. To his dismay, his big boat is turning out all wrong. It's because he hasn't followed his own dream, and he knows exactly how to fix it. With all the simplicity, warmth, and wisdom of Little Bear's Little Boat, this book honors an important step in growing up.

Perfect for fans of construction vehicles and visually engaging books on how things work, this rhyming picture book shows how a construction crew leader and her team build homes from the ground up. This delightful companion to Fire Chief Fran will inspire kids ages 4-8 to work together and build their own masterpieces.“Whatever the problem,” she says to her crew.“We’ll figure it out—we always do!”If a family needs a dream h...

An uplifting picture book celebrating neurodiversity, starring characters from Lynda Mullaly Hunt's New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a TreeOliver’s brain is a volcano of ideas—always bubbling with questions. This makes it hard to focus at school, and sometimes he worries he won’t ever fit in there. So it’s a good thing he has a friend who reminds him that great minds don’t think alike. And that a brain that blazes with curiosity and imagin...

**ALSC Notable Children's Book • Kirkus Reviews Best BookFOUR STARRED REVIEWS! ★ Booklist ★ Kirkus ★ PW ★ SLJPerfect for fans of firefighters and fire trucks, this energetic rhyming picture book shows how a fire chief and her crew keep their community safe.**. . . lights begin flashing,and—CLANG!—the bells blast.They leap into action—they need to move FAST!If a puppy ...

In this picture book celebrating the power that even the smallest of us have to protect the natural world, a kid saves the most important tree in the forest from being chopped down."The mother tree feeds the younger trees through their roots," Momma explains to Sadie on their morning walk. They've arrived at Sadie's favorite tree: a mother tree, an ancient beech, with a trunk as thick as an elephant's leg. Sadie is amazed by all the work it does in the hidden world...

This funny, touching picture book celebrates the difference a good teacher can make. Written as a thank-you note to a special teacher from the student who never forgot her, this moving story makes a great classroom read-aloud, and a perfect back-to-school gift for students and teachers!Dear Teacher, Whenever I had something to tell you, I tugged on your shirt and whispered in your ear. This time I’m writing a letter.So begins this heartfelt picture...

A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA delightful and distinctive picture book biography about Dr. Virginia Apgar, who invented the eponymous test for evaluating newborn health that’s used worldwide every day.The Apgar Score is known the world over: a test given to babies to determine their health moments after they are born. Less well-known is the story of the brilliant, pioneering woman who invented it.Born at th...

A stunning picture book about Mary "Mother" Jones and the 100 children who marched from Philadelphia to New York in a fiery protest against child labor.Here's the inspiring story of the woman who raised her voice and fist to protect kids' childhoods and futures-- and changed America forever. Mother Jones is MAD, and she wants you to be MAD TOO, and stand up for what's right! Told in first-person, New York Times bestelling author, Jonah Winter, and acclaime...

Based on the true story behind Gilbert Stuart's famous portraits of Washington, this funny historical read will leave rascals, ruffians, and troublemakers of all ages laughing.Charlotte, James, and baby John have promised to be on their very best behavior for when George Washington comes to have his portrait painted by their father, Gilbert Stuart. But, it seems like every time George Washington comes to visit, Charlotte has to write another apology letter, even wh...