Children's Books
Be Kind
A New York Times bestseller!
"These days, it seems more important than ever for books to show young people how to act with thoughtfulness, civility, and kindness." --The New York Times Book ReviewWhen Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate wants to make her feel better, wondering: What does it mean to be kind? From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving story explores what kindness is, and how any act, big or small, can make a difference--or at least help a friend. With a gentle text from the award-winning author of Sophie's Squash, Pat Zietlow Miller, and irresistible art from Jen Hill, Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world. One of Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best Books 2018"
Be Strong
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A picture book about finding strength in unlikely places from the team behind the hugely popular New York Times bestseller Be Kind.
When her gym class must face the school rock-climbing wall, Tanisha is discouraged. Her muscles are weak, and she knows she'll never reach the top like Cayla. But maybe strength is about more than just muscles. With help from her family, Tanisha learns that by showing up, speaking up, and not giving up, she can be strong, too. And that people are the strongest when they work together and trust each other. Award-winning author Pat Zietlow Miller has reunited with illustrator Jen Hill for Be Strong, another unforgettable story sure to inspire kids and adults alike.Bearnard Writes a Book
In Bearnard Writes a Book, the hilarious follow up to writer Deborah Underwood and illustrator Misa Saburi's Bearnard's Book, Bearnard decides to write a book for his best friend.
One day, Bearnard the bear and Gertie the goose were reading Brave Bearnard's Book. "I wish you had your own book too," said Bearnard. Thus begins Bearnard's quest to write Gertie her own book. But Gertie wants danger and excitement--complete with dragons, volcanoes, and rampaging monsters--while Bearnard just wants his friend to be safe! What will become of Gertie's story? Godwin BooksBecause of You, John Lewis
When young Tybre Faw discovers John Lewis and his heroic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in the fight for voting rights, Tybre is determined to meet him.
Tybre's two grandmothers take him on the seven-hour drive to Selma, Alabama, where Lewis invites Tybre to join him in the annual memorial walk across the Bridge. And so begins a most amazing friendship!
In rich, poetic language, Andrea Davis Pinkney weaves the true story of a boy with a dream--together with the story of a real-life hero (who himself had a life-altering friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr. when he was young!). Keith Henry Brown's deeply affecting paintings bring this inspiring bond between a young activist and an elder congressman vividly to life.
Who will be next to rise up and turn the page on history?
Bedtime Bonnet
My brother slips a durag over his locs.
Sis swirls her hair in a wrap around her head.
Daddy covers his black waves with a cap.
Mama gathers her corkscrew curls in a scarf.
I always wear a bonnet over my braids, but tonight I can't find it anywhere! Bedtime Bonnet gives readers a heartwarming peek into quintessential Black nighttime hair traditions and celebrates the love between all the members of this close-knit, multi-generational family. Perfect for readers of Hair Love and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut!
Bedtime for Bo
It's time for bed, but little Bo isn't ready to stop playing quite yet! As his mother gamely guides him through his nighttime routine, he imitates various animals--a hibernating bear after eating a snack, a snuggling sea otter when taking a bath, a coiled python while curling up under the covers... Mommy joins in on the fun and keeps one step ahead of Bo until he falls asleep, soaring like a bird into the world of dreams.
A lively and imaginative take on getting ready for bed that celebrates creative family play and the joyous love between mother and son.
Beginning
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
Anne Frank's diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies.
One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then returned it to Otto Frank after World War II. Displaced from her own home as a child during World War I, Miep had great empathy for Anne, and she found ways--like talking about Hollywood gossip and fashion trends--to engage her. The story of their relationship--and the impending danger to the family in hiding--unfolds in this unique perspective of Anne Frank's widely known story.
"A historically accurate but relatively gentle introduction to the Holocaust for elementary-age readers."--Miriam Aronin, Booklist
"Author and illus-tra-tor do not deny Miep Gies's extra-or-di-nary hero-ism but frame it as a nat-ur-al response to the events of her life and the depth of her emo-tion-al involve-ment in her Jew-ish com-pa-tri-ots' tragedy."--Emily Schneider, Jewish Book Council
"A solid, additional title that can serve as an introduction to Holocaust literature."--Kathleen Isaacs, School Library Journal
Belly Button Book!
You're oh so fine!
Ooo, Belly Button
I'm so happy you're mine!
Best Kind of Mooncake
Once upon a morning in Hong Kong, in the alley of Tai Yuen Street, a girl is promised a mooncake with a double-yolk center--the best kind!
The special mooncake seems like the only excitement on an otherwise boring day in the market where nothing changes... until an exhausted stranger falls to his knees right in the street! He ran through forests, swam through rivers, and even stowed away on a ship, all to get to Hong Kong. Now at the end of his journey, all he needs is a bite to eat, but no one seems willing to help--not even the girl, if it means giving up her prized treat. The 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.Big Book of Big Animals
Big Book of Big Bugs
Big Book of Big Tractors
Big Book of Sea Creatures
Big Books of Trucks
Big Dog Little Dog
Big Island: A Story of Isle Royale
First published in 1968, this engrossing and beautiful picture book about wildlife on Isle Royale is available again
Isle Royale, "the big island" of this book, is a wilderness national park in Lake Superior and home to a unique and fascinating ecosystem of animals, most notably the iconic wolf and majestic moose. Here is author Julian May's story about the island's beginning, the kinds of animals that came to populate it, and their effects on the pristine landscape. Among them were the moose, who swam to the island from the distant shore to fend off starvation. The moose found conditions on Isle Royale so favorable that they reproduced quickly--but then faced another food shortage. The wolves arrived by floating to the island on an ice floe in winter and soon became important to the island's ecology as successful predators of the moose.Complementing this fascinating text, John Schoenherr's magnificent illustrations convey the strength of these animals and the beauty of the island that is their home.
First published in 1968, and reprinted here with a new note by renowned wolf expert L. David Mech, The Big Island is an enchanting introduction to the wilderness and wildlife of Isle Royale.
Bigger Than a Bumblebee
A tender ode from parent to child, reminding them that they are unconditionally loved--with stunning artwork from the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower and Beyond the Pond.
From the small buzzing bumblebee to the expansive and distant stars, the universe is full of marvels. But nothing is quite as awe-inspiring as a parent's love.
Set against the beauty of the natural world, Bigger Than a Bumblebee is a love letter from parent to child, affirming that no matter where they fit in this world, they are cherished.
A beautiful hardcover gift for baby showers, birthdays, and other special family occasions.
Bilingual Pop-Up Peekaboo! Ocean
- Rounded edges and chunky pages
- Big flaps and look-and-find peekaboo games that reward curiosity
- Eye-catching illustrations to start associating words with images
- Fun first words about habitats and animal life Choose your language, read aloud the lively rhymes, and play with your baby to discover who is hiding behind each flap! From a tiny turtle living in the seagrass meadow to a jellyfish glowing in the depths of the open ocean. Un entretenido libro bilingüe, con texto rimado en inglés y español, y divertidas pop-ups para enseñar a los más pequeños los animales marinos y sus hábitats, y aprender idiomas jugando. Perfecto para desarrollar el vocabulario en inglés y español de tu bebé y despertar su curiosidad.
Bloom
these do too we bloom like flowers
how about you? Introduce young readers to the idea of self-love in a simple, playful rhythm with this luminous story where each little girl is as unique and beautiful as a blossoming flower.
Bok's Giant Leap: One Moon Rock's Journey Through Time and Space
Book of Mean People (20th Anniversary Edition)
Book, Too, Can Be a Star: The Story of Madeleine L'Engle and the Making of A Wrinkle in Time
An inspiring picture book biography of beloved author Madeleine L'Engle and the making of A Wrinkle in Time.
When Madeleine L'Engle was very small, she often found herself awake at night, marveling at the stars. They guided her throughout her life, making her feel part of a big and exciting world, even when she felt alone. They made her want to ask big questions--Why are we here? What is my place in the universe?--and let her imagination take flight. Books, too, were like stars--asking questions and proposing answers. Books kept Madeleine company, and soon, she began to write and share her own. But would other people see the wonder she found in the world? Written by Madeleine's granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis and bestselling picture-book author Jennifer Adams, A Book, Too, Can Be a Star follows the life of one of the world's greatest creators--and gives children encouragement to lead a creative, inquisitive life.