“The animals of the zodiac gather one by one to make long life noodles for Snake’s birthday”–
Dragon Noodle Party
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Secret Schools
Education goes undercover in this compelling look at some of the world’s most secretive schools through history.
Clover
An inspiring story about decision-making and self-trust when you’re all alone, by critically acclaimed creators Nadine Robert and Qin Leng.
The Flamingo: A Graphic Novel Chapter Book
A little girl arrives, excited for a beachy vacation with her Lao Lao. The girl and her grandmother search for shells, chase crabs, and play in the sea, but when the girl finds an exquisite flamingo feather in her grandmother’s living room, her vacation turns into something fantastical.
The Little Book Of Joy
“Nobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu share their own childhood struggles to show young readers how they can thrive and find joy even during the most challenging times in this picture book adaptation of the international bestseller The Book of Joy”–
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.
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
A Bear Far From Home
“A poignant historical nonfiction book, about a polar bear that was gifted to King Henry III”–
One More Mountain (Breadwinner Series, 5)
It’s 2021, and the Taliban have regained power in Afghanistan. Parvana and Shauzia, the brave protagonists of The Breadwinner, must now flee to escape new dangers from an old enemy.
Soul Of The Deep
When signs of the eight ajogun begin to appear, Simi teams up with the corrupt trickster god Esu to stop the demon warlords before they enter the human realm and ruin humankind.