Amadou has waited…and waited…and WAITED for his class trip to the zoo. But when they arrive, his teacher would rather talk about rules and facts. So, Amadou eagerly explores the zoo in his own special way–by allowing his imagination to lead. As more and more classmates follow him into his irresistible world of adventure, the sepia-toned zoo fills with vibrant color. Only one question remains–will Amadou’s teacher follow, too?
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Finding François: A Story About The Healing Power Of Friendship
Alice sends a message in a bottle that travels the River Seine and lands with Francois, who helps her heal from the loss of her beloved grandmother.
Gotta Go!: Toon Level 2 (Toon Books)
During the course of a day spent with Grampa, Owen learns silly dances to fight the urge to pee.
The Great Grrrrr
Patience is not in the Great Grrrrr’s strongest trait. He is a monster in a hurry and has packages to deliver, so you had better answer the doorbell before his patience runs out, or worse, it starts to rain. Frustration and impatience explode onto the pages of this hilariously expressive two-color picture book.
Yellow Butterfly: A Story From Ukraine
A wordless picture book portrayal of war seen through the eyes of a young girl who finds hope in the symbolism of yellow butterflies against the background of a pure blue sky. Using the colors of his national flag, Oleksandr Shatokhin has created a deeply emotional response to the conflict in Ukraine and provided a narrative full of powerful visual metaphors for readers to consider as they travel from the devastating effects of war to a place of hope for peace and the future.
Yellow Butterfly is featured in WOW Review Volume XVII, Issue 3.
My Day With The Panye
In the hills above Por au Prince, a young girl named Fallon wants more than anything to carry a large woven basket to the market, just like her Manman. As she watches her mother wrap her hair in a mouchwa, Fallon tries to twist her own braids into a scarf and balance the empty panye atop her head, but realizes it’s much harder than she thought. BOOM! Is she ready after all?
In The Tunnel
Fourteen year old Myung-gi flees North Korea with his family during the height of the devastating Korean War, beginning an epic struggle for survival that pushes them to the brink.
Featured in October 2023’s WOW Dozen on Books by Contemporary Korean American Authors.
Water Day
A girl and her community celebrate the arrival of the water man when he comes on his weekly visit to distribute water to a Cuban village.
A Sky-Blue Bench
It’s Afghan schoolgirl Aria’s first day back at school since her accident. She’s excited, but she’s also worried about sitting on the hard floor all day with her new prosthetic helper-leg.
Plátanos Go With Everything/Los Plátanos Van Con Todo: Bilingual English-Spanish
Platanos are Yesenia’s favorite food. They can be sweet and sugary, or salty and savory. And they’re a part of almost every meal her Dominican family makes. Stop by her apartment and find out why platanos go with everything, especially love!