A girl’s ultimate decision has surprising, far-reaching consequences in this mostly true story that reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness hold the power to change lives, for the giver as much as the receiver.
The Best Kind Of Mooncake
Primary (ages 6-9)
Material appropriate for primary age groups
She Sang For India: How M.S. Subbulakshmi Used Her Voice For Change
A picture book biography about M.S. Subbulakshmi, a powerful Indian singer who advocated for justice and peace through song.
Abuela Y El Covid / Grandma And Covid (English And Spanish Edition)
A young boy enjoys time with his grandmother who lives far away, using cell phones and other devices, but one day she stops calling and sending photos and videos of her dogs. He finds out that she needs an oxygen mask to speak and breathe and worries about her the next time they talk.
Night Runners
What seems scary proves surprising in this magical wordless picture book. A stunning wordless picture book from artist Geraldo Valério explores overturned expectations, friendship among unlikely companions, and the joy of singing and dancing under the stars.
Boney
Annabelle discovers an animal bone in the woods and decides to make it her new plaything. But nature ends up moving Annabelle in mysterious ways.
Building An Orchestra Of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children To Make Music From Trash
An exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music.
Wellington’s Big Day Out
Wellington the elephant cannot wait to grow up, but when he receives a jacket that is too big for him on his birthday, Wellington is worried he is too small.
Valentine’s Guest House
When a tiger comes to stay at Valentine’s guest house, the human visitors all check out in a rush. Luckily, the hotel soon starts to fill again – but with a very different collection of residents, all with new and differing needs. Elsie and Valentine make lots of changes to accommodate the new guests, and a very popular, accessible and unusual guest house results! A beautiful debut picture book about diversity, inclusivity and empowerment.
The Girl Who Built An Ocean: An Artist, An Argonaut, And The True Story Of The World’s First Aquarium
“The inspiring tale of a seamstress-turned-scientist, Jeanne Villepreux-Power, who invented the world’s first aquarium”–
Only The Trees Know
A book offers excellent character education lessons on patience, perseverance and resilience. Young readers will be rooting for Little Rabbit, easily relating to his impatience. It’s the perfect read-aloud for a late-winter day, or anytime children are finding it hard to wait