{"title":"New Releases","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"baby-loves-meteorology","title":"Baby Loves Meteorology","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/ruth-spiro\"\u003eRuth Spiro\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/irene-chan\"\u003eKat Uno\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBig, brainy science for the littlest listeners.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's time to get dressed! How does Baby know what to wear? She checks the weather—and learns about wind, the water cycle, precipitation, and prediction! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores meteorology and what meteorologists do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/baby-loves-science\"\u003eThe Baby Loves Science Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/baby-loves-meteorology-spread.jpg?v=1721057828\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/baby-loves-meteorology-cover.jpg?v=1721057828\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/baby-loves-meteorology-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1721057830\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/baby-loves-science-series-activity-kit-2026.pdf?v=1767631059\" class=\"product-btn\"\u003eDownload the Activity Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Spiro, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Spiro is the author of the best-selling Baby Loves Science series, which has been praised for introducing \"big science to little minds with the skill of a neurosurgeon\" (Matthew Winner, \"All the Wonders\" podcast). Ruth also wrote the picture book \u003ci\u003eMade by Maxine\u003c\/i\u003e. She speaks regularly at STEM and early-childhood conferences across the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/ruth-spiro\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Ruth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKat Uno, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKat Uno\u003c\/b\u003e is a versatile illustrator and designer who enjoys creating everything from whimsical children's books to accurate scientific diagrams and modern textile designs. She has illustrated many children's books, including the Mermaid Days series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/pages\/kat-uno\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Kat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis sturdy board book with cartoon illustrations featuring a young girl with brown hair and a light complexion, bright colors, and uncluttered pages takes readers from toddling through early elementary school. At first, the information is practical. “How does Baby know what to wear?” By checking the weather, of course, and selecting just the right clothes. More specific weather information begins with a simple explanation of the water cycle with labels adding the scientific name for each stage and then sends readers looking to the sky to spot the different types of named clouds. In the last third, readers are introduced to the science of meteorology and its possible careers, like the television weatherperson, a female here, we rely on to be prepared for any kind of weather. The young girl is shown checking a thermometer and monitoring a rain gauge and anemometer, just like a meteorologist, but these simple activities can also be done at home or in a preschool or early elementary classroom. The amount of text on each spread increases as the book progresses, but remains short enough for a young preschooler’s attention span. The illustrations are both fun and functional and provide a springboard for more in-depth discussion and learning for older readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-566-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 0-3\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 20\u003cbr\u003e7 x 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: March 4, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46712699715821,"sku":"45666","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/baby-loves-meteorology-cover.jpg?v=1721057828"},{"product_id":"big-emotions-bubble-up","title":"Big Emotions (Bubble Up)","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/andrea-j-loney\"\u003eAndrea J. 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Her award-winning books include \u003cem\u003eDouble Bass Blues \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eTake A Picture of Me, James Vanderzee!\u003c\/em\u003e Other of her titles are \u003cem\u003eNo Voice Too Small\u003c\/em\u003e and the Abby in Orbit series. Andrea lives in Los Angeles, California with her towering stacks of picture books, her devoted family, and their incredibly spoiled pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/andrea-j-loney\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Andrea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrene Chan, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrene Chan is the illustrator of the beloved and best-selling Baby Loves Science series, as well as Finding Kindness and America ABC. She is also an art director, designer, artist, and amateur photographer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/irene-chan\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Irene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-426-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 0–3\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 22\u003cbr\u003e6\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e x 8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: January 7, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Board Book","offer_id":46712903205101,"sku":"44263","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/big-emotions-bubble-up-cover.jpg?v=1721057828"},{"product_id":"all-about-patterns","title":"All About Patterns","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elizabeth-rusch\"\u003eElizabeth Rusch\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elizabeth-goss\"\u003eElizabeth Goss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn enlightening picture book exploration about how patterns fill and shape our everyday lives. 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But sometimes breaking a pattern can make room for a new one worth repeating!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thought-provoking and visually stunning exploration of the math, art, and emotion of patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/all-about-color\"\u003eAll About Nothing\u003cbr\u003eAll About Color\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cvr-border-gray\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/all-about-patterns-spread.jpg?v=1721057825\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/all-about-patterns-cover.jpg?v=1721057824\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/all-about-patterns-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1721057825\" class=\"product-btn\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/all-about-noticing-series-activity-guide-2025.pdf?v=1737059514\" class=\"product-btn\"\u003eDownload the Series Activity Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Rusch, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Rusch is the author of \u003cem\u003eAll About Nothing\u003c\/em\u003e and more than two dozen award-winning children’s books, including \u003cem\u003eA Day with No Crayons, Zee Grows a Tree, Volcano Rising, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Mario and the Hole in the Sky\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the AAAS\/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books, the Green Earth Book Award, the Cook Prize, and the Golden Kite Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/elizabeth-rusch\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Elizabeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Goss, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Goss is an illustrator, author, and papercutter. 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Sometimes grown-ups need YOU to explain things to THEM. Like climate science!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining climate science to a grown-up. 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Ruth also wrote the Made by Maxine picture-book series. She speaks regularly at STEM and early-childhood conferences across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/author-page\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Ruth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeresa Martínez, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Teresa Martínez was a child, her family moved from a small town to the city. Drawing helped shy Teresa connect with the other kids at school. Now she connects with children across Mexico and around the world through the books she illustrates, including \u003cem\u003eMario and the Hole in the Sky; Again, Essie?; \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Sing with Me: The Story of Selena Quintanilla.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/teresa-martinez\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Teresa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA 2026 Green Earth Book Award Recommended Reading book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiro, known for the “Baby Loves Science” series, among others, is well-acquainted with introducing science to the very young. 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Cheerful illustrations, a glossary, and a recap of suggested actions round out this sneakily effective primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiveSCIENCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the latest installment in the \"How to Explain\" book series, children tackle the topic of our climate, and more importantly how humans affect it. In its typically charming way of turning the tables on who's teaching who,the book gives children all the information they need to explain climate science to adults. It includes how to explain the differences between weather and climate, why our climate is changing and what we can do to help stop things from getting worse. Its humor and handy 'pro tips' on how to keep adults engaged while they learn are a brilliant way to teach young readers how to articulate what's going on in the world. It’s yet another great edition in this series that's helping children learn through teaching adults. \"How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-up\" is a must-read for inquisitive children who love to tell you what they have learned in school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-620-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 4–8\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e8 x 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: March 4, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46712952193261,"sku":"46205","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/how-to-explain-climate-science-cover.jpg?v=1721057829"},{"product_id":"beansprout","title":"Beansprout","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sarah-lynne-reul\"\u003eSarah Lynne Reul\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat happens when you do everything right and it just doesn't work out?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's seed-planting time in Ms. Greene's classroom! 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She wrote \u0026amp; illustrated \u003cem\u003eThe Breaking News, Allie All Along, Pet the Pets, Farm the Farm, NERP!, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eBubbie \u0026amp; Rivka’s Best Ever Challah (So Far!)\u003c\/em\u003e. Sarah lives with her husband, two kids, two cats, and one dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sarah-lynne-reul\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Sarah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA child learns to overcome disappointment and try again. Ben’s class is planting mystery seeds. Each student picks one unidentified seed from a grab bag of possibilities, uses observation to hypothesize what it will grow into, then plants it to test their predictions. Ben picks out a seed and names it Bean. Enchanted by the seed, Ben speculates that Bean might be magic and grow to an enormous size. But even though Ben does everything right, Bean never grows at all. As the other students’ plants sprout, Ben navigates feelings of jealousy, blame, and sadness. Classroom teacher Ms. Greene reassures Ben, “Sometimes things don’t grow, and we don’t know the reason why.” Determined never to grow anything again, Ben has a change of heart upon spotting the bag of leftover mystery seeds. To save them from being thrown away, Ben relies on the scientific method and the support of classmates to grow a new garden in Bean’s honor. The illustrations feature cutout characters pasted onto abstract watercolor backgrounds, their colors shifting to reflect the mood. The narrative arc and STEM concepts are integrated effectively, with scientific thinking and problem-solving helping to propel the story. Backmatter provides more information about how seeds grow. Ben and Ms. Greene are brown-skinned; the class is diverse. This layered story plants seeds of learning about nature, the scientific method, and emotional resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrated by a grade school student, this story by Reul starts at the moment a teacher pours out a bag of 100 mixed seeds—“teeny-tiny dots, long thin sticks,” and many more. Before planting, the children draw their seeds and come up with a hypothesis about what each will yield. Covering many sheets of paper, the narrator hypothesizes that their seed will grow luxuriously. But while the other pupils’ seeds grow, the narrator’s bean doesn’t sprout, though they believe “I DID EVERYTHING JUST RIGHT!” Then they notice the rest of the unplanted seeds and pivot to a group project. Cut-out paper figures, portrayed with various abilities and skin tones, are placed against brightly colored backgrounds that give the pages a handmade, childlike feel in a story whose narrative pivot leaves room for readers to make hypotheses of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-475-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 4–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e10 x 8\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e10\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: March 11, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46712981061869,"sku":"44751","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/beansprout-cover.jpg?v=1721057829"},{"product_id":"janie-writes-a-play","title":"Janie Writes a Play","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJanie Writes a Play\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJane Yolen's First Great Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heidi-e-y-stemple\"\u003eHeidi E. Y. Stemple\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/madelyn-goodnight\"\u003eMadelyn Goodnight\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on a true story about children’s book author Jane Yolen, \"the Hans Christian Andersen of the Americas,\" this charming book celebrates creativity and the magic of a loving community.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanie Yolen loves to read, write, dance, and sing. So when her teacher announces Janie's elementary class will perform a play, Janie is thrilled. There's just one problem . . . the play is boring. With the support of her teacher and classmates, Janie rewrites the play, resulting in a hit class musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inspiring and funny look at how a writer became a writer, told by another prolific author—Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Jane's own daughter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.prx.org\/listen?ge=prx_3459_2c5a8603-9208-42a1-b003-1e5bfa43655e\u0026amp;uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F3459%2Ffeed-rss.xml\"\u003eListen to\u003c\/a\u003e this interview with author Heidi E. Y. Stemple on New England Public Media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shelf-awareness.com\/issue.html?issue=4922\u0026amp;share=true#m66791\" target=\"new\"\u003eReading With\u003c\/a\u003e Heidi E. Y. 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Stemple, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeidi E. Y. Stemple has written more than thirty books for children, including \u003cem\u003eShe Sells Seashells; Yuck! You Suck!; Whose Nest Is Best?; Bad Girls; \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eI Am the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e. Heidi lives and writes in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heidi-e-y-stemple\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Heidi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadelyn Goodnight, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation. Her work reflects her love of childhood. She holds a degree from Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Oklahoma. She is the illustrator of \u003cem\u003ePowwow Day, The Pear Tree, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eLook, Grandma!\/Ni, Elisi!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/madelyn-goodnight\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Madelyn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nA charming and warm new picture book about Jane Yolen is great for primary age students. Little Janie is in first grade and excited for the class play! She dreams of the music the acting and the dancing. But the script falls short and even though she has the lead it's boring. So, as she choreographs her carrots at dinner one night she realizes that she can write the play and make it better-and she does. A fun, picture book biography is a wonderful addition for classrooms and libraries. The story itself is sweet and simple, and children will relate to Janie's feelings. The artwork is the true star of this book. Whimsical and imaginative pictures show Janie’s ideas and feelings, and communicate them to the reader. The author includes a note at the back of the book with pictures of Janie Yolen's childhood and explains that this is a true story based on her life. This book is a good read aloud or independently read story.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSeeing that an upcoming class play needs sprucing up, a child takes matters into her own hands.\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking back to her mother’s beginnings as a writer, Stemple offers a biographical tidbit that does double duty as tribute and as fresh encouragement for budding creative talents. Little Janie, she notes, eventually became the prolific, critically acclaimed children’s book author Jane Yolen. Living as she does in a world of great books, intriguing words, and imagined dramas, young Janie immediately realizes that the script for the school play in which she’s landed the role of “Girl Number 1” is going to be a “boring bust.” Time for a rewrite! The next morning she dances into school with a veggie-themed musical (starring herself as “chief carrot”) that goes on to earn a standing ovation. “It was Janie’s first rave review. It wouldn’t be her last.” Between endpapers featuring bookshelves crowded with just a sampling of familiar Yolen titles, Goodnight portrays a hardworking, confident child with an inward gaze. In some scenes, she’s surrounded by swirls of words or fanciful figures from books she would go on to write; in others, smiling adults offer support and fellow students diverse in skin tone gather round, eager to follow her lead. In the afterword, the author pairs a set of black-and-white snapshots with more detail about her talented mother and family.\u003cbr\u003e\nA warm glimpse into the life and personality of a favorite childhood author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-327-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 5–8\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e10 x 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: February 11, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46713115803885,"sku":"43273","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/janie-writes-a-play-cover.jpg?v=1721057829"},{"product_id":"grumble-boats","title":"Grumble Boats","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy:\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/susannah-mcfarlane\"\u003e Susannah McFarlane\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tamsin-ainslie\"\u003eTamsin Ainslie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSend off your grumpy grumbles in style!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmma is spending the afternoon with her grandmother, but she’s very grumbly. 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She is also the author of \u003cem\u003eGrumble Boats, \u003c\/em\u003ea CBCA Honor Book winner,\u003cem\u003e Fairytales for Feisty Girls,\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e Bold Tales for Brave-hearted Boys.\u003c\/em\u003e Susannah has appeared on several TV and radio shows, and has written for numerous blogs. She lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/susannah-mcfarlane\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Susannah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamsin Ainslie, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamsin Ainslie is the illustrator of more than fifty books, including\u003cem\u003e In My Garden, Count My Kisses\u003c\/em\u003e, and CBCA Notable Book winners, \u003cem\u003eCollecting Sunshine \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eGrumble Boats\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Instead, her parents drop her off at Grandma’s house. With her arms tightly crossed and her mouth set in a frown, Emma makes her feelings abundantly clear. Grandma takes Emma and Bella the dog to the beach. Pulling out paper and pens, Grandma says, “We’re going to draw our grumbles.” As she sketches zigzag lines and pointy corners, Grandma explains that she’s expressing her irritation about breaking her favorite teacup this morning. Emma is initially reluctant but then scribbles her frustrations onto the paper. With the tide rolling in, Grandma helps Emma fold the papers into boats. They both run to the water’s edge and toss their “grumble boats” in, waving their grumbles goodbye. Soft, smudgy watercolor-and-pen illustrations imbue the narrative with a gentleness reminiscent of a grandparent’s hug; the artistic medium feels especially apt given the aquatic setting. This quiet lesson on art therapy may help youngsters deal with their own grumbly feelings. 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He is the illustrator of I Have a Volcano by Miriam Tirado, among other books. www.joanturu.cat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/joan-turu\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Joan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo youngsters one-up each other, exaggerating at every turn.\u003cbr\u003eIn this Spanish import, a tot with oversize glasses and scribbly red hair boasts, “My dad is the best.” Another, brown-haired child indignantly retorts: “My dad is better!” Warming to the argument, the first child declares, “My dad can pick up…a truck!” The accompanying image depicts Dad wielding a large truck with ease. Not to be outdone, the other youngster replies, “My dad is stronger! He can pick up a truck…filled with elephants!” (The elephants look mildly concerned.) As the back-and-forth continues, each page turn reveals an even sillier addition to the feats that the dads are capable of. “My dad can pick up a truck filled with elephants that are pregnant…with triplets!” “My dad is even stronger! He can pick up a truck filled with elephants who are pregnant with triplets…on top of a skyscraper!” The two youngsters squarely face off on each spread, with one on the left page and the other on the right. A surprising climax leaves the two families closer than they ever were before. Turu sets the humorous scenes against an uncluttered white backdrop, letting readers fully explore the zany expressions and exploits of the competing families. Both children and fathers have light skin.\u003cbr\u003eA fiercely sweet look at familial pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo pale-skinned children compete to prove that “my dad is the best,” in this goofy tale of one-upmanship. After an exaggerated opening gambit (“My dad can pick up... a truck!”), things quickly escalate as the kids continue to up the ante until cumulative lines achieve a pinnacle of absurdity (“My dad can pick up a truck filled with elephants pregnant with triplets on top of a skyscraper”). The mood softens after disastrous results predictably ensue, with the dads modeling a camaraderie that leaves everyone blushing with happiness. Playing with scale, Turu’s casual cartoon-like sketches echo Pintadera’s over-the-top storytelling via depictions of the protagonists that feature enlarged heads and upper bodies. 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Wee Unicorn WASN’T magic.” Friendly mountain giants reassure, “Just do your own thing,” but it takes repeat encounters —one frightening and one conciliatory—with a loch creature of lore for the horned heroine to embrace her own kindheartedness. As Wee follows a path toward self-discovery, McLaren weaves in classic fairy tale entities: fluttering fairies offer commentary, selkies provide conflict, and a comic side plot spins an origin story for the Loch Ness “monster”’s name. Cool-toned artwork has the appealing look of screen printing, amplifying the takeaway that belief in oneself is a beautiful thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEveryone expects Wee Unicorn to be magical, just because she is a unicorn. Unfortunately, Wee Unicorn does not possess any magic, but she does what she can to help her friends nevertheless. 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She played basketball in college, and then a year of semiprofessional women’s basketball in Cairo, Egypt. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sarah-albee\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Sarah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Hsu, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Taipei, Taiwan and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Chris is incessantly inquisitive about and heavily influenced by history, art history, science, classical music, psychology, and sports.  In addition to book illustration he is an animation background artist, having worked on animated series such as \u003cem\u003eArcher\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHit-Monkey\u003c\/em\u003e.  He is based in the Southeast with his wife and two daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chris-hsu\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Chris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn NSTA-CBC Best STEM Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn NPR Science Friday Best Science Book for Kids of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Mathical Award honor book\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA 2026 CCBC Choices selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis fun and fascinating story traces the lengthy path from “nothing” to a functioning zero.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlbee begins with prehistory (since the concept of nothing long predated the idea of zero) and progresses to the Babylonians, ca. 300 BCE, while also noting the Mayans’ independent invention of zero. She then credits the “unknown Indian mathematician” who first wrote zero as a numerical symbol (identified in the timeline as the Bakhshali manuscript), followed by Brahmagupta, who used zero in calculations. Many pages are devoted to the challenges of getting zero to be accepted in Europe, where it eventually enabled calculus and the scientific revolution. The backmatter notes that zero was crucial to computer coding. The book brilliantly traverses the history of zero across time and continents and clearly explains its initial value as a placeholder. Elegant and delightfully intricate illustrations superbly evoke history in clothes and settings. The composition of the spread depicting mathematician Fibonacci is, per the backmatter, “roughly organized [per] the Fibonacci sequence”—an especially clever detail. Numerous figures are brown-skinned; many are female. The art alone will grab many readers, who will readily stay to be enthralled by the numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\nAn excellent historical and mathematical introduction to a key concept. (more information on zero, map, bibliography, further reading, timeline, notes about the art)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbee constructs a conversational, matter-of-fact narrative about the many years humans calculated on counting boards, used their fingers, put knots in strings and beads on lines, all for the lack of a—nothing. Until the Babylonians around 300 BCE, there was no such thing as a placeholder for single digits, tens, hundreds, and beyond. It’s another 500–700 years before an mathematician in ancient India uses zero not only as a placeholder, but a number. Then comes adoption—not everyone is a fan of zero, including the Christians fighting a holy war against Muslims, suspicious of zero’s Indian\/Arabic associations. A brilliant unfolding and pacing of the narrative bring order to the near-misses and chaos of zero’s origins, shored up by the various obstacles readers can discover in the time line. That calculus and algebra were also invented along the way feels nothing short of miraculous. Hsu’s global scenes are cheerful and accessible, with pages that show people counting, adding, sorting, much as children do. It all adds up to an epic story of the little nothing that could, and did, launch or change engineering, modern physics, computing, and electronics forever. VERDICT Educators can build an entire lesson around zero, especially given the thoughtful resources and chatty time line provided in the back matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cheerful picture book tells the story of how it took thousands of years for humans to realize that something was missing: a zero! It explains why it was so difficult to imagine something that actually meant nothing and documents how this emerging concept of nothingness fared in various civilizations around the world, taking several centuries to finally catch on. From the ancient Babylonians, the first to assign place values and realize that they needed a symbol showing nothing in this position, to Brahmagupta, a mathematician from India who wrote in Sanskrit to explain the significance of the numbers zero through nine, the plot follows the development of increasingly more complex math applications, from algebra (Persia) to calculating (Fibonacci) to calculus (Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz). The book mentions initial European resistance, including how a few Christian leaders actually banished zero, until the invention of the printing press helped spread the concept and led to innovations in physics, engineering, electronics, and computers. Appealing digital drawings and rich back matter (uses of zero in everyday language, definitions, a time line, references, a bibliography, and a key to historical clues found in the illustrations) help round out this unique and attractive STEM offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone understands what it means to have nothing, but readers may be surprised to discover that zero as a mathematical concept is fairly recent. Albee charts the development of this revolutionary concept from the Babylonian introduction of placeholders to zero’s influence on calculus and modern fields of knowledge from physics to computer science. An important aspect of the narrative is the fundamental contributions of nonwestern cultures such as the Mayan and Arabic cultures. Abee also shares roadblocks to the zero’s acceptance, such as European Christian leaders who banished it, arguing that something that represented nothing must be “the work of the devil.” Hsu’s playful illustrations feature a cartoon personification of zero who not only observes its development, but sometimes takes an active role, such as standing next to the great Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizimi as he introduces the concept to fellow Persians. Back matter includes information about other words for zero, number systems, and the terminology; a brief bibliography; detailed timeline; and some fun notes on the illustrations. 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But her intrinsic curiosity ignites an interest in marine life on Valentia, the island where she lives. Jellyfish are difficult to raise in captivity, which makes studying them a challenge, but Maude isn’t deterred. She brings a worthy specimen to her makeshift home laboratory. Over the course of 10 months, the medusa—the term for an adult jellyfish—produces larvae, which become tiny polyps, then transform into pulsing ephyrae, fed and nurtured by Maude until one reaches adulthood (even devouring all the others!). Maude becomes the first person to raise a jellyfish in captivity, studying it throughout a complete life cycle. Detailed backmatter notes that Maude was well respected in the field, despite gender discrimination and her lack of education. Illustrations have a cut-paper feel, lending a cozy depth to each scene with overlapping colors and textures. Calming, muted oceanic hues evoke a foggy Irish coastline. Each unique jellyfish floats in delicate, translucent layers of creamy pink. Maude and her family are light-skinned. The captivating narrative occasionally addresses readers (“Whoa! Did you see that?”), balancing unfamiliar scientific terminology with an easy, conversational tone.\u003cbr\u003eA compellingly told story of a quietly brilliant feminist figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis captivating picture book biography chronicles the professional dedication of Maude Delap, a scientist in the late nineteenth century. Though unable to obtain a formal education, Delap became a self-taught expert on marine life around her home on the coast of Ireland. 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Extensive notes in the backmatter explain the inspirations and intentions of the book's author and illustrator, as well as additional details about jellyfish and this little-known, but incredibly influential scientist. Beautiful blue endpapers show each of the five stages of the jellyfish life cycle. This is a picture book that will inspire young scientists to explore and observe the natural world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMaude Delap was an amazing scientist in a time when women were discouraged from participating in scientific study. Her determination to learn about jellyfish and tackle adversity make her an admirable topic for a picture book biography. The illustrations that accompany the informative text not only capture the scientific detail and the Irish setting but also provide an ephemeral quality that is mesmerizing as the delicacy of the jellyfish is explored throughout its life cycle. Late in the 19th century and into the early 20th century Delap collected, studied, and learned about jellyfish in her island home of Valentia, Ireland. Prior to Delap no one had succeeded in nurturing a jellyfish through a complete life cycle. Present-tense narration takes readers into Delap’s lab, the “Department” as she called it, and through the arduous task of learning how to care for and maintain jellyfish so they could be studied throughout their life cycle. The text is broken into journal entries documenting her learning and perseverance in a scientifically measured way. Back matter adds to the biography of this amazing scientist and provides further information on sea jellies as these creatures are now called by many modern scientists.\nVERDICT Informative and evocative illustrations capture a pioneering woman of science and her meticulous, revelatory work. Recommended for most collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBayViews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAt the turn of the twentieth century, little was known about jellyfish. Maude Delap had no formal training, but she had made herself an expert on the marine life of her Irish island home and had the skills, determination, and patience to attempt the challenging task of raising jellyfish through a complete life cycle. Narrated in the present tense, short, dated excerpts describe Maude’s scientific process for gathering, nurturing, and observing jellyfish’s fascinating transformations. Rooney’s translucent, layered gouache paintings in harmonious browns, greens, and blues incorporate textured backgrounds and painted cut-paper collage. Imperative text and strategic use of cursive font remind readers of the active nature of biological observation and the importance of written observation. Educators and science-minded kids will welcome this superb account of a ground-breaking citizen scientist and her important contributions. Back matter includes author and illustrator notes that add scientific and biographical details and informally noted sources. Additional reading is included. Delap is white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMaude Delap (1866–1953) lacked a formal education, but that didn’t stop her from pursuing a life of science. From her island home off Ireland’s coast, Delap conducted pioneering research into the jellyfish life cycle, raising the creatures in captivity and observing them carefully as they grew. Cusolito sets her story from June 1899 to September 1900. The passage of time is marked by dated entries, but the text is written in the present tense with frequent use of direct address, plunging readers into both the immediacy of science and its painstaking nature. In Rooney’s illustrations, Delap usually wears a smile — it’s obvious she’s delighted with her experiment — and is frequently accompanied by a young relative, providing a character for readers to identify with. White-on-blue close-ups of the growing jellyfish reveal a complicated, many-phased metamorphosis, their emerging tentacles and frills visually echoed in the curves of the display type. Scientific vocabulary (planulae, polyp, ephyra) is introduced and defined gracefully in context. While a closing biographical note emphasizes both the misogyny that marginalized Delap and the importance of the research she conducted within its constraints, the primary narrative emphasizes the joy of science for science’s sake. 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Her middle-grade novels include \u003cem\u003eWorst-Case Collin\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Melwick Orchard. \u003c\/em\u003eShe is also the author of the young adult novel \u003cem\u003eSpin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rebecca-caprara\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Rebecca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSometimes the smallest gesture can make a significant difference in the way someone looks at life. Zella, Bowie, and Janae are best friends in their small town of Kettleby. Like most small towns, everyone knows everyone else, and the village raises the kids. The elementary school in Kettleby has a tradition that the sixth-grade class creates a gift for the school to express their appreciation for all the hard work done by the employees. This includes not just teachers but also bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and custodians. Over the years, this tradition has taken on the appearance of a prank, committed by the sixth grade in their last week of school. Zella feels a great responsibility to be the student who creates the Prank, with a capital P. She knows that her classmates, especially Bowie and Janae, will support her idea and help to carry it out. Zella tends to have innovative ideas, but lacks good results in carrying the ideas to fruition. When the Super Prank fails, Zella has to find a way to redeem herself with family, friends, and fellow students. She cannot imagine that these are the very people who will help her find redemption. Capara has allowed the upper elementary and middle school reader an opportunity to know several main characters and shows the reader how their lives intersect. This 400-page book also offers a great community vibe that will encourage kids to take part in community events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA small-town tween dreams of leaving her mark before moving on to middle school.\u003cbr\u003e\nItalian American Marzella Trudi lives in Kettleby, a former mill town in the Northeast, where her mom runs the family ice cream shop, Trudi Treats. But Nan died, Pops’ dementia is getting worse, and the shop might be in trouble. Zella also worries about being “left out and left behind”; her best friends, Janea and Bowie, have their interests in fashion and music, respectively, and class clown Zella feels pressure to leave her own mark by coming up with the best sixth grade prank ever. When she does come up with a great idea, a mishap leads to disaster. Given a second chance, Zella redeems herself through what she dubs the Ripple Effect: performing acts of kindness and challenging others to pay them forward, thus having an exponential effect on Kettleby and its residents. Zella is the central narrator, but Janea, Bowie, fifth grade journalist Shelby, new kid Declan, and others each have several brief chapters, offering readers insights into their own struggles, such as Bowie’s parents’ divorce and Declan’s sister’s health concerns. The takeaway message—“kindness is its own sort of magic”—is reminiscent of Kelly Barnhill’s The Ogress and the Orphans, and though Zella’s story doesn’t have the same mythic heft, a touch of something inexplicable and joyful brightens the tale. The cover art points to some racial diversity among the supporting cast.\u003cbr\u003e\nAn uplifting story of personal and community transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTo secure her title as the class clown, sixth grader Marzella Trudi is determined to come up with the best class prank her small town of Kettleby has ever seen. With the help of best friends Bowie, a organized pianist, and Janea, a fashionista with a growing online presence, Zella attempts to generate the perfect idea; sheʼs simultaneously concerned about her familyʼs failing ice cream business and her grandfatherʼs worsening dementia. Zella finally hits on a plan, but when the prank backfires spectacularly, the whole class is punished, and Zella must find a way to make amends. By utilizing alternating first- and thirdperson narrators—including Zella, Bowie, and\nJanea, as well as other classmates and Kettleby residents—Caprara (Worst-Case Collin) underscores the importance of community in this saccharine paean to paying it forward. A leisurely buildup shifts gears into rapid-fire snapshots depicting community spirit and the importance of kindness and cooperation, making for a quiet small-town novel that eschews self-reflection and drawn-out conflict for tidy, sometimes passive solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-324-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-772-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 9–12\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 400\u003cbr\u003e5\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e x 8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: February 18, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46969748291821,"sku":"43242","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49061672780013,"sku":"47721","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/ripple-effect-cover.jpg?v=1721057830"},{"product_id":"whose-poop-is-that-board-book","title":"Whose Poop Is That? 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He's written several books for children, including \u003cem\u003eWhose Footprint is That? \u003c\/em\u003eand the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book \u003ci\u003eHello, Bumblebee Bat\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eHello, Baby Beluga\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMeet the Meerkat\u003c\/i\u003e. Darrin lives near Washington, DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelsey Oseid, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelsey Oseid illustrated \u003cem\u003eWhose Poop is That? \u003c\/em\u003eShe works in both traditional and digital mediums and often mixes the two to create her illustrations. Kelsey lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grossly entertaining guessing game that is sure to captivate young readers. This title centers on poop, challenging readers to identify which animal each type of scat belongs to. “Whose poop is that? It has a bunch of splinters in it.\/ A panda’s. A panda eats mostly bamboo. 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Stork, author of\u003c\/i\u003e Marcelo in the Real World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosie and Abe both have secrets to keep.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJosie Sherman is twelve and dreams of becoming a veterinarian. She jumps at the chance to rescue a stray bearded dragon. But because of her family’s no-pets rule, she must keep the lizard a secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHer fifteen-year-old brother Abe is a huge fan of the Baltimore Orioles and dreams of seeing a game at Camden Yards. 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Now she lives in Maryland with her husband, two clever cats named Miso and Boots, and a bearded dragon named Zuki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/miriam-chernick\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Miriam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 2026 CCBC Choices selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo siblings struggle to keep their ambitious schemes under wraps.\u003cbr\u003eFor 12-year-old Josie Sherman, volunteering at a veterinary clinic over the summer is critical for getting into a good vet school and would make up for her family’s no-pets policy. But first, a parent must sign the consent form. Unfortunately, it feels like all her parents’ attention is focused on their move from Boston to Silver Spring, Maryland, and her 15-year-old brother, Abe, whose Prader–Willi syndrome causes constant hunger and developmental delays. After Mom suffers a concussion in a car accident, the chances of getting Dad’s signature drop. When Josie finds a bearded dragon, she reasons that caring for Zuzu (named after Zulima Court, the street where she was lost) until she finds her owner will show Mom and Dad she’s serious about her future career. But hiding the reptile from her family is harder than Josie thought. Meanwhile, Abe has his own secret: He’s determined to catch a baseball for Mom at next Saturday’s Orioles game, even though Dad insists they need to wait until later in the season. Josie’s and Abe’s alternating perspectives realistically portray the nuances of sibling relationships and living with disability. Though Josie doesn’t sugarcoat how stressful and frustrating caring for Abe can sometimes be, the siblings’ love for one another shines through to the tidy but satisfying ending. In backmatter, Chernick includes information and resources on PWS—which her brother has—and explains the inspiration behind Zuzu. Most characters read white.\u003cbr\u003eHeartwarming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Josie just wants to spend her first summer in her new town volunteering at a veterinarian’s office, but what Josie wants isn’t always the priority of her family. After a car accident leaves her mom recovering from a concussion and Josie with a new, illicit pet, she quickly discovers that keeping secrets and being the best sister may be too complicated for one girl. Told in alternating POVs between wise but impatient Josie and her brother, Abe, who has Prader-Willi syndrome and an insatiable hunger, this sibling story is heartwarming, frustrating, and relatable. Josie is a strong, realistic protagonist for readers to root for, and even parents and caregivers will learn from her insights into being pressed to be more than just a 12-year-old child due to her brother’s disorder. What do we expect out of siblings, and what can caring for a pet, even a bearded dragon, teach us about caring for ourselves? These are just some of the questions that readers will ponder as they follow the complexities of this family’s story. 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With Iza Trapani’s pleasing rhymes and gentle introduction to these little hummers, young readers will delight in repeat read alouds!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect rhyming and informative picture book about hummingbirds for little backyard birders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/iza-trapanis-nursery-rhymes\"\u003eIza Trapani's Paperback Nursery Rhymes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-place-to-start-a-family\"\u003eA Place to Start a Family\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/night-owl-night\"\u003eNight Owl Night\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/born-inside-a-nest-so-small-spread.jpg?v=1731092503\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/born-inside-a-nest-so-small-cover.jpg?v=1731092503\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/born-inside-a-nest-so-small-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1731092509\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/born-inside-a-nest-so-small-coloring-page.pdf?v=1746537306\"\u003eDownload the Coloring Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIza Trapani, author-illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIza Trapani was born in Poland. When she first came to the United States at the age of seven, she learned English in large part by reading a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. She is the author of over two-dozen children's books, including the best-selling \u003cem\u003eThe Itsy Bitsy Spider.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/iza-trapani\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Iza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAn alert child gets to know a ruby-throated hummingbird.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom spring to fall, the young narrator, tan-skinned with tousled brown curls, records observations in rhyming couplets addressed to the animal. These rhymes are complemented by factual descriptions, differentiated from the verse by typeface and font. The text is set directly on Trapani’s paintings, which accurately depict the male ruby-throated hummingbird (young and green, and with red hues as an adult) and its drabber green mother. The bird’s tiny size is emphasized in scenes that show him dwarfed by flowers, a feeder, and the child. The clothing the young narrator wears demonstrates the passing of the seasons from spring to summer to fall. Some of the child’s commentary comes from observation (how the bird flies, his “bitty wings,” his feeding habits) and some from a book—nesting behavior, in particular. As summer comes to a close, the hummingbird seems to say goodbye—a moment based on personal experience, Trapani notes in an afterword. The child can only imagine the bird’s long migration over water and the relief of his arrival at his warm winter home. The tone is gentle and admiring, the facts are accurate and sensibly selected for younger readers or listeners, and the lines scan comfortably for a read-aloud.\u003cbr\u003e\nAn attractive title for the nature shelf and storytime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA young child narrator shares observations about the ruby-throated hummingbird in rhyming text. Introductory information details the small size of the bird, its nest, its eggs, its diet, and migration. An author's note at the end of the book shares the author-illustrator's inspiration for the book; Trapani was moved by the little creature's appearance at the feeder outside her kitchen window. Trapani illustrates the text with soft, yet colorful artwork created with watercolors, color pencils, and pastels; the visual elements fill the layouts and support the text. Teachers may find this book well-suited for sharing as a read-aloud to introduce a unit on hummingbirds or birds. Children who are fascinated by birds, particularly hummingbirds, will enjoy the informative verses. A list of related books and websites identifies additional resources for teachers and students who want to learn more about hummingbirds or other birds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-584-0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 4–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e8 x 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: June 10, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47326768038125,"sku":"45840","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/born-inside-a-nest-so-small-cover.jpg?v=1731092503"},{"product_id":"catch","title":"Catch!","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trish-cooke\"\u003eTrish Cooke\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ken-wilson-max\"\u003eKen Wilson-Max\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaying catch with Mom is the best way to explore the world—and finish the day!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiona and Mom play catch with a ball, an apple, a balloon, some bubbles, and more! 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Trish also writes scripts for TV, theater, and radio. She lives and writes in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trish-cooke\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Trish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Wilson-Max, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKen Wilson-Max is the illustrator of dozens of books for children, including \u003cem\u003eAstro Girl, Eco Girl,\u003c\/em\u003e as well as the Little Vehicle series. Ken's books have received many honors and recognitions, and he was nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ken-wilson-max\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Ken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA CLEL Bell Award winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA game of catch turns into a daylong attunement practice in this playfully conceptual picture book from Cooke (\u003cem\u003eThe Magic Callaloo\u003c\/em\u003e) and Wilson-Max (the Wonder Kids series). As Mom and Kiona play on a sunny afternoon, the child appears eager to participate, standing with arms outstretched to receive a ball that quickly proves too big. The two try alternatives, but each object has a drawback: a berry is too small to see, a hard apple hurts, and a balloon and bath bubble pop. “No problem,” says Mom each time—“Let’s find something else.” Kiona initially embraces the spirit of experimentation, but after a long day, frustration takes over. Happily, Mom has one more idea: she blows Kiona a kiss. “Catch!” proclaims the typography once more, leading to Kiona’s snagging it on her nose, where it remains “forever and ever.” Acrylic illustrations keep things beautifully basic throughout, as bold outlines and saturated colors give off the feel of fresh tempera paint, while simple, direct prose creates a clever arc that echoes catch at its simplest—just two people sharing moments back and forth. Characters are portrayed with brown skin. 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She says the day she got her library card was more exciting than the day she got her driver's license. She has traveled her whole life, and has lived all over the US and in Europe, too. When Shana's not writing, she loves to practice jiujitsu, run half-marathons, and read. Shana lives in North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shana-keller\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Shana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Freeman, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Freeman has illustrated more than twenty children's books, including \u003cem\u003eFollow Chester!: A College Football Team Fights Racism and Makes History; Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race \u003c\/em\u003e(a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book and NAACP Image Award Outstanding Literary Work for Children); the Nikki \u0026amp; Deja series; and \u003cem\u003eFancy Party Gowns: The Story of Fashion Designer Ann Cole Lowe\u003c\/em\u003e. Her art can be found on a wide range of products, from dishes to textiles to greeting cards. Laura is originally from New York City and now lives in Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/laura-freeman\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Laura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brave overlay of a thought-provoking retelling of the Cinderella story, this does not arrive at a conventional fairy-tale ending, but something far better: the young heroine finds a pathway to freedom. CeeCee, who is Black, only has a scrap of paper with her true name on it that her mother gave her before they were separated by the cruel conditions of slavery. CeeCee grows up in Maryland, enslaved by a white family with two girls who treat her very poorly in wicked stepsister fashion. Digital illustrations effectively capture CeeCee’s stoicism, showing the warmth of the kitchen and the hardship of the attic where she is locked after she is caught trying to read. She repeatedly dreams of being rescued by a prince, but it is Binty, the cook, and her own resourcefulness that guide her to make a gown and coat suitable for her escape. When the time of CeeCee’s liberation arrives, safety comes from a different version of royalty—Harriet Tubman. Educators will love this opportunity to show the ongoing merits of the old tales: as vehicles for lessons, history, and metaphors in a guide to life. Readers looking for a straightforward retelling of Cinderella will be rewarded instead with a tale rich in depth as they root for CeeCee. Visually appealing illustrations feature dark shadows and effective use of light to depict CeeCee’s bravery as well as her persistent humanity in an inhumane situation. VERDICT With rich language and a complex subject matter deftly touched on throughout, this is suitable for intermediate students; it’s no fairy tale, but a retelling that amplifies courage and perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA familiar fairy tale is given a historical spin. An enslaved Black girl dubbed CeeCee (her real name is a “secret…kept close to her heart”) toils endlessly for the Townsends, a cruel white family who own a plantation in Maryland. She’s prohibited from reading, but as she overhears the stories the children are learning to read, she’s inspired, and she begins to yearn for more. She faces an uphill battle; whenever Mrs. Townsend notices CeeCee so much as glancing at the pages of a book, she locks the girl in the mouse-infested attic. But her hopes are sustained by Binty, the cook, who plays the role of fairy godmother in this grounded retelling of “Cinderella.” As CeeCee falls asleep one night, Binty’s tales of Moses, a savior whom enslaved people follow to freedom, blend with her fantasies of Cinderella’s prince (portrayed as a Black man wearing a crown and kente cloth), and she awakens determined to escape to the North. Brimming with warmth, Freeman’s full-color digital illustrations depict the freckle-faced young protagonist’s melancholy in heartbreaking detail, while her vivid use of pattern and textures gives the visuals an almost three-dimensional, utterly immersive feel. Layering together references to the beloved fairy tale, Christian theology, and history, Keller celebrates the power of stories while paying tribute to the courage of all those who endured chattel enslavement. Rewarding, potent, and wholly original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn riveting prose, Keller pens an engaging “Cinderella” variation about a girl, enslaved in Maryland, for whom layered stories offer freedom. When the cruel, pale-skinned daughters of CeeCee’s enslavers begin tutoring, brown-skinned CeeCee is beaten and locked away for even staring at a book’s pages. But household cook Binty encourages the girl and shares a tale of “an underground, secret savior who helped free enslaved people—a knight named Moses.” The story melds in CeeCee’s dreams with “Cinderella,” and she awakens with a plan to head north, for which she’ll need a gown, a pair of gloves, and a fitting coat, objects she painstakingly acquires. Binty, in the fairy godmother role, supplies the child with an old pocket watch: “You must get to the river by midnight. Moses will be there.” And it’s by the river that the youth reveals her true name—written on a slip of paper by her mother—before learning Moses’s real identity and setting forward to freedom. Freeman blends soft textures and vibrant colors to render largely domestic scenes in this immersive tribute to determination, community alliance, and self-knowledge. Contextualizing notes conclude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\nShana Keller brilliantly adapts a classic fairy tale in \u003ci\u003eCeeCee: Underground Railroad Cinderella\u003c\/i\u003e. In this compelling picture book about an enslaved girl in Maryland named CeeCee, Keller’s prose flows so well that it feels like a history-worn tale itself. Early on, for instance, readers learn: “It’s possible that CeeCee might have forgotten her real name over time. But her mother had written it down on a scrap of paper before she left. It was a secret CeeCee kept close to her heart.”\u003cbr\u003eAfter being separated from her mother, CeeCee is forced to wait on two entitled sisters of a plantation family. Those girls are able to enjoy learning, fun and scrumptious pastries while CeeCee does all the work and is sent to the attic at night as punishment whenever she doesn’t “behave.” From there, she gazes at the North Star, yearning for education and freedom. The family cook, an enslaved woman named Binty, serves up kindness and hope while telling CeeCee about the Underground Railroad and the Biblical figure of Moses. After listening to the sisters reading Cinderella, CeeCee’s dreams merge the two stories, as she envisions both Moses and an African prince. Eventually, Binty, acting as CeeCee’s fairy godmother, helps CeeCee escape, telling her to meet Moses by the river at midnight.\u003cbr\u003eYoung readers will be enthralled with Keller’s storytelling, while Freeman’s illustrations seamlessly blend the historical realities of slavery on Maryland’s Eastern Shore plantations with CeeCee’s fairy-tale dreams. The artwork contrasts wealthy plantation life—the white girls’ bright dresses, a fancy tea set and candelabra—with the darkness of the rough-hewn attic and the plainness of Binty’s kitchen to great effect, highlighting the injustice and exploitation underlying these pristine settings. CeeCee secretly uses beautiful scraps from the sisters’ sewing to create her own luxurious escape outfit in a meaningful twist on Cinderella’s ball gown. And as CeeCee runs into the deep dark woods on Binty’s appointed night, Freeman’s dark and stylized illustrations of leaves strikingly complement the reddish tones of CeeCee’s dress, achieving a foreboding yet hopeful tone.\u003cbr\u003eThe best surprise of all, which provides a nice twist on Prince Charming, awaits down by the river. Although this ending feels a bit abrupt, it nicely harkens back to the beginning of the book. CeeCee is an excellent, exciting and informative intersection of fairy tale and—as back matter further illuminates—real history.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cinderella story is retold through the lens of the Underground Railroad in this inspirational picture book about legacy, courage, and hope. CeeCee is not her real name, but it’s what the Townsend family calls her on the plantation where she works. Forbidden from learning with the Townsend daughters, CeeCee teaches herself in secret and soaks up stories from Binty, the cook. One story is not a story at all, however, and an unlikely prince appears to whisk CeeCee safely to the North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving as a slave in Maryland is not easy for CeeCee, a young girl who has been left without her mother in a home owned by an unpleasant and disrespectful white family. Antagonized by the two daughters living in the house, CeeCee must constantly tame her emotions and her features even as the girls frequently provoke her. Despite her difficulties, however, CeeCee is determined to learn how to read the stories she overhears, although she is often punished for her efforts. The story of Cinderella gives CeeCee an important and risky idea, which requires patience and courage for her to see her mission through to its conclusion. This retelling of the Cinderella story focuses on a young girl living in the confines of slavery. Robust, narrative-style text recounts CeeCee's tale, and detailed, emotion-rich illustrations enhance the storytelling. Much like a fairy tale in its design, the story unfolds from CeeCee's perspective, describing both her situation and her emotions alongside each plot point that occurs. Throughout the book, names are a recurring point of discussion, highlighting the fact that enslaved people were often required to use different names than those bestowed upon them at their birth. Captivating illustrations appear throughout the book and primarily feature people, utilizing somber tones to reflect both CeeCee's enslavement and the darkness required for her intended plan. Readers of all ages will be riveted by the imagery, and the story itself will resonate widely, as well. End matter includes curated information about Harriet Tubman, fairy tales, and the importance of names for continued learning. Best suited for early elementary school-aged readers due to its length, this book is a powerful addition to library collections for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-389-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 4–8\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e11 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: August 12, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47326861426925,"sku":"43891","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/ceecee-cover-hires.jpg?v=1731092502"},{"product_id":"imposter","title":"Imposter","description":"\u003ch6\u003ePaperback edition coming May 19, 2026. 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She is skilled in instructional design, public speaking, accessible learning, and strategic management and growth. Cait earned a BA from Barnard College and an MA from Middlebury College. When she isn’t looking for ways to help women thrive in their writing, she likes to read, cook, and write fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cait-levin\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Cait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mathical Award winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high school sophomore learns how to code—and how to fight back against gender discrimination.\u003cbr\u003eCameron Goldberg, whose Jewish parents are Panamanian and American (implied white), and her best friend, Vivian Knix, finally get to enroll in electives now that they’re entering 10th grade. Cam, a maker who loves to tinker, has chosen Introduction to Computer Science, but when she finds she’s the only girl in the class, and even the teacher is surprised to see her there, she starts to realize just how unwelcoming tech can be to women. Determined, she and classmate Jackson design a game that features a woman main character who fights—literally—the forces of prejudice she faces in the industry. Cam and Viv also join an all-boys competitive robotics team, where their significant contributions are ultimately celebrated, although they endure repeated discrimination, especially from one of the club’s copresidents. This affirming debut shines a light on the ways women and girls are often made to feel like imposters in STEM fields. With believable dialogue, snappy pacing, and clever use of coding elements for chapter headings and section breaks (the latter are denoted by “\u0026lt; br \u0026gt;”), Levin’s novel is a thoroughly engaging read that gives powerful voice to an important issue without coming across as preachy.\u003cbr\u003eAn inspiring, unapologetically feminist takedown of misogyny in STEM culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSophomore Cam is excited about the computer science class she can finally take. But she is the only girl in the class, and the boys are not shy about letting her know that she is not welcome. The teacher barely acknowledges her and does nothing to stop the unpleasantness. Cam is determined to stick it out, especially when she reads about the difficulties women face in STEM fields. She combats her situation by pairing with Jackson, the other sophomore, for a class project, and they create a game that reflects the issues Cam reads about. Then she joins the RoboSub team with her friend Viv. As she expands her skill set, she starts to receive the respect and recognition she deserves. Cam is feisty and fun, even when her imposter syndrome takes hold. Best friend Viv is assertive and confident, especially when she can operate in her wheelhouse, marketing. The other characters are familiar: supportive parents, teachers (both dedicated and not), and boys who can accept a girl into coding. For STEM girls everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlicia Gavin, Director of Communications and Marketing at RoboNation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCait Levin’s \u003ci\u003eImposter\u003c\/i\u003e is far more than a novel—it’s a testament to the transformative power of STEM education and an ode to the courage and tenacity of young innovators. Told through the eyes of Cam, a high school student navigating the challenges of joining her school’s RoboSub team, this story is a moving reminder of the grit, perseverance, and camaraderie that define the RoboNation community.\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes this book especially meaningful is Cait’s connection to the RoboSub program and the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. While a teacher at Beaver Country Day School, a longtime competing school with RoboSub, she was introduced to a passionate team of educational advisors, brimming with wisdom, heart, and a touch of delightful eccentricity who have dedicated themselves to supporting and engaging the next generation. \u003cbr\u003eHer decision to channel the inspiration she drew from the RoboSub students and advisors into this novel reflects the deep and lasting impact that programs like RoboSub have on our students. Cait’s story—both as an author and as a STEM education advocate—serves as an incredible example of how the lessons learned through STEM go far beyond technical skills. It’s about discovering your voice, your resilience, and the ability to tackle challenges with creativity and confidence.\u003cbr\u003eCam’s story resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt the pull of imposter syndrome or questioned whether they truly belong. Levin artfully illustrates Cam’s struggles with self-doubt and her growth as she learns to code, build, and collaborate alongside her teammates. Through unwavering dedication and the support of a few steadfast friends, Cam pushes through adversity and not only emerges as an integral member of the team but also uncovers a deep sense of confidence and belonging that transcends the boundaries of the RoboSub arena.\u003cbr\u003eFor us at RoboNation, seeing someone like Cait connecting so deeply with one of our programs and resonating with our diverse community is profoundly inspiring. Cait’s ability to articulate the highs and lows of a student’s journey, from technical setbacks to personal triumphs, is a gift not only to readers but also to the larger STEM community. It’s a celebration of everything we aim to foster through our programs—curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and the courage to dream big.\u003cbr\u003eCam’s story in \u003ci\u003eImposter\u003c\/i\u003e echoes the experiences of so many students who come through RoboNation programs, from RoboSub to SeaPerch, and everything in between. It’s about finding strength in the face of adversity, learning to lean on your community, and discovering that success isn’t just about winning a competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-563-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-774-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 12 and up\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 240\u003cbr\u003e5\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e x 8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: May 20, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47326935253229,"sku":"45635","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49061720752365,"sku":"47745","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/imposter-cover_8546d4a1-4559-46d5-bb66-fdeaed63643a.jpg?v=1774640039"},{"product_id":"in-the-autumn-forest","title":"In the Autumn Forest","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/daniela-kulot\"\u003eDaniela Kulot\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Translated by: Elisabeth Lauffer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll things must end . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a storm is imminent, the animals debate whether something bad is brewing or not. 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From the time she was a little girl, she would color and draw on anything she could. She later majored in communications design at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences. Daniela Kulot has pursued her passions of writing and illustrating books ever since. Her books have been translated into more than thirty languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/daniela-kulot\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Daniela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFox, Mouse, and Crow commiserate over the arrival of autumn. Crow croaks, “After autumn comes winter, and winter is unforgiving!” Squirrel enthusiastically embraces autumn, declaring “Look! It’s raining lovely colored leaves.” A sudden rainstorm leaves them all scrambling for cover, and they reassemble afterwards to find the squirrel had a mishap with an apple. This has not dampened the delights of autumn, and what the storm left: “The ground is covered in fruits, nuts, and seeds!” providing a feast for the animals and changing Fox, Mouse, and Crows’ opinion of the season. Vivid illustrations in fall colors show the animal friends expressing their emotions as they meet up; spreads give way to single pages with half-pages and panel drawings as the friends seek shelter from the storm, then returning to full spreads as they come back together. The fall forest appears from both Crow’s view and the animals on the ground. Tucked in the background, a person does activities in the woods. The end pages show colorful leaves being blown across the pages. VERDICT Invite children to join in Squirrel’s joy over fall and all it brings to this group of friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFox, Mouse, Crow, and Squirrel brave a sudden tempest.\u003cbr\u003e\nTranslated from German, Kulot’s simple fable begins with four animal friends gathering to bid farewell to summer, embrace fall, and lament the unforgiving winter to come. Squirrel, ever the champion of autumnal glory, blithely ignores the threatening clouds looming. The others find shelter, but Squirrel is caught in the whirlwind storm. Luckily, all the creatures survive, even if they’re a bit tousled and ruffled. Squirrel’s companions giggle as they extricate his head from an apple that got stuck to his head amid the winds. But in the aftermath of the storm, steam rises, the sun shines, and the friends discover that the ground is littered with fruits, nuts, and seeds, the bounty of fall. The tale ends with Fox expressing the story’s moral: While storms may take us by surprise, there are blessings to be found when the weather clears. Kulot’s woodcut-esque digital illustrations are the star of the book. Everchanging facial expressions bring the four woodland creatures to life. The leaves in bright autumnal colors twirl on branches and float and fly through the air, while the clouds roil menacingly. The art and text work in tandem to evoke both a beautiful fall day in the forest and the power of a squall that makes trees bend and branches creak.\u003cbr\u003e\nA boldly illustrated tale with a well-delivered takeaway. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAs autumn arrives, Fox, Mouse, Crow, and Squirrel share their thoughts about the season. Fox, Mouse, and Crow are already nostalgic about the autumn, although the season has just begun. On the other hand, Squirrel enjoys the “here-and-now” of fall, like the colorful leaves and the blue of the sky. Suddenly, a change occurs. A storm whips its way into the day, and the animals all scatter for safety. After the rainstorm, Fox, Mouse, and Crow gather together; however, their friend, Squirrel, is in a bit of a predicament and requires some help from his friends. Illustrations rich with autumn colors provide support to the season. Originally published in German, this title is translated by Elisabeth Lauffer. This story provides a springboard to discuss the appreciation of the beauty of the current season. Children may have fun noticing the autumn settings in the pictures along with the signs of the season. 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She has written more than twenty books for children, including the Lola Reads series. Anna has extensive experience running groups for young children and their parents at her local library.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/anna-mcquinn\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Anna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosalind Beardshaw, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosalind Beardshaw grew up in England. From a young age, she often spent rainy afternoons visiting art galleries. 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She has written more than twenty books for children, including the Lola Reads series and the Leo Can! series. Anna has extensive experience running groups for young children and their parents at her local library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/anna-mcquinn\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Anna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuth Hearson, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuth Hearson has illustrated several children's books, including \u003cem\u003eLeo Can Swim, Leo Loves Mommy, Leo Loves Daddy, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eCinnamon's Fairy Sleepover\u003c\/em\u003e. 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He has illustrated several picture books, including the award-winning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood Luck, Mrs. K!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLong-Armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlip: How the Frisbee Took Flight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e; and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirty Rats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Froggies Do Not Want to Sleep\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is his author-illustrator debut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/adam-gustavson\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Adam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\nEschewing sleep, the froggies engage in bizarre nighttime capers. This unusual bedtime book alerts readers with the bold opening message that “the froggies do NOT want to sleep.” Indeed! Instead, the froggies want to hop. Reasonable. They also want to practice the accordion, ride unicycles, and play dress up! Hmmm? They want to go on long country drives and “joust like knights.” OK. And they want to perform underwater ballet and “tame ferocious beasties”! Really? Pushing the envelope totally, the froggies want to sing opera while being shot from a cannon, fly spaceships, and engage in burping contests with ET’s. But they absolutely do not want to sleep…maybe. Beginning with the froggies’ surreptitious exit from bed on the front endpapers, the realistically executed, fantastically conceived illustrations track the froggies’ nocturnal activities from the sublime to the ridiculous in a series of increasingly dramatic double-page spreads. Early images show leggy amphibians tiptoeing across the page before exuberantly hopping frogs jam-pack the spread. 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He's written several books for children, including \u003cem\u003eWhose Footprint is That? \u003c\/em\u003eand the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book \u003ci\u003eHello, Bumblebee Bat\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eHello, Baby Beluga\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMeet the Meerkat\u003c\/i\u003e. Darrin lives near Washington, DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelsey Oseid, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelsey Oseid illustrated \u003cem\u003eWhose Poop is That? \u003c\/em\u003eShe works in both traditional and digital mediums and often mixes the two to create her illustrations. Kelsey lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board book adaptation follows the same format as the original, though slightly shorter in length. Readers are introduced to an egg with one defining characteristic pointed out, such as color, size, texture, or location, and asked the title question. Along with the egg are hints, such as a single ostrich feather, or a sandy beach with a tiny piece of ocean in the corner. The answer is revealed with the turn of the page, and the main characteristic is explained. A robin’s egg is bright blue because the color protects it from strong sunlight. An ostrich egg is the largest egg and can weigh more than three pounds. The realistic gouache illustrations depict the eggs in their natural habitat along with their parents in full detail. Readers might see a colony of emperor penguins with dads protecting their eggs from the snow and ice, or a small dinosaur hatching from a clutch of eggs in a prehistoric setting. Most eggs come from birds, but there are a few reptiles too, like the dinosaur and the loggerhead sea turtle, though the board book doesn’t show the mammal egg layer, the platypus. The final two pages show a few “eggcellent” egg facts, which will probably be less appreciated by a toddler audience than the bright pictures and simple statements of the earlier pages. Still, this is a fun introduction to a common element in the natural world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eChildren are invited to guess which animal laid each mysterious egg in this charming board book adaptation. Short, factual clues pair with naturalistic illustrations, encouraging close observation and early scientific thinking. Oseid’s artwork scales beautifully, making the science approachable for little hands. This book turns learning into a playful, fact-filled game. 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Can they catch the thief?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them.\u003cem\u003e Luna and the Case of the Missing Mooncakes\u003c\/em\u003e is a playful exploration of logic featuring Chinese American characters and includes a cultural note about the Mid-Autumn Festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lunas-yum-yum-dim-sum\"\u003eLuna's Yum Yum Dim Sum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/storytellingmath\"\u003eStorytelling Math\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eBook Trailer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003calign center\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a3NCBZCYhp8?si=oxKyCEgOgV6XdNim\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/align\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER LOOK INSIDE - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/luna-and-the-case-of-the-missing-mooncakes-spread.jpg?v=1731092503\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-shape=\"round\" defer async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/luna-and-the-case-of-the-missing-mooncakes-cover.jpg?v=1731092503\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/luna-and-the-case-of-the-missing-mooncakes-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1731092508\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/stm-luna-missing-mooncakes-activity-kit.pdf?v=1747922817\"\u003eDownload the Activity Kit (English)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/luna-missing-mooncakes-spanish-activity-kit.pdf?v=1756222265\"\u003eDownload the Activity Kit (Spanish)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatasha Yim, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatasha Yim was born in Malaysia, grew up in Singapore and Hong Kong, and now lives in California. She is the author of many picture books, including \u003cem\u003eLuna's Yum Yum Dim Sum \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eGoldy Luck and the Three Pandas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/author-name\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/author-name\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Natasha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViolet Kim, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld traveler Violet Kim studied illustration at Rhode Island School of Design and now lives in Taiwan. She is the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eLuna's Yum Yum Dim Sum, The Little Gray Bunny\u003c\/em\u003e, and many other picture books. www.violet-kim.format.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/illustrator-name\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/illustrator-name\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYoung cousins come together for detective work to solve a puzzling mystery during a holiday gathering celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival. Just as the cousins begin playing their favorite game, they notice a mooncake is missing from the box that Mina brought. Luna, with tan skin and brown hair, dons oversized detective-like clothing to tackle an investigation into the pilfered pastry. Luna and Mina insightfully eliminate possible suspects and search for proof through clues that are cleverly placed into the story’s framework through the illustrations. As the plot unfolds, readers also become detectives, and the probability of discovering the yummy holiday food staple and after-dinner dessert is crucial to recovering the treat. Imagination along with a well-crafted scenario create a palpable mystery that is quite palatable, as readers crave the suspense from page to page while attempting to link clues to solve the mystery. Luna’s diverse family includes grown-ups, siblings, and cousins with various hair colors and skin tones. 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He has published many picture books, including \u003cem\u003eWith Bamboo \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eBicycle Song.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/author-name\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Xu Bin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYu Yin, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYu Yin graduated from the China Academy of Art. The Chinese edition of \u003cem\u003ePicking Tea with Baba\u003c\/em\u003e won the 2021 Beijing International Book Festival Pineapple Circle International Illustration Award and was selected for the 2021 Bratislava International Illustration Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/illustrator-name\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Yu Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSBBY 2026 Outstanding International Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA Batchelder Honor Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA 2026 CCBC Choices selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn \"Of Note\" title for the 2025 Freeman Book Awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family picks tea leaves on a mountaintop in China.\u003cbr\u003eMama and the two children (the elder of whom narrates) wake early one morning to accompany Baba to his tea garden. It’s a special treat, as Baba usually goes alone. They eat a filling breakfast in their cramped but cozy home, pack lunches, strap wicker baskets to their backs, and head out. Illustrations depicting their early-morning trek feature foggy landscapes and steep climbs full of wonder. The kids are excited about it all—the bamboo partridges hiding among the plants, the praying mantis they spot, their echoing songs and laughter, the competition to see which of them can pick more tea leaves. It’s tough work and irritating to the skin, but the narrator’s enthusiasm never dims. Even during their lunch break, the kids dart around, picking fruit and fetching water. After a nap, some rain, more partridge sightings, and more work, the sun begins to fall, and a lovely panorama shows families walking down mountain paths with full baskets on their backs. They bring their bags to a bustling tea factory, where the tea farmers line up to sell their harvest. Reminiscent of Diego Rivera’s work, Yu’s artwork, with its bold strokes and earthy colors, lovingly portrays a hardworking farming family. Xu’s text, translated from Chinese, perfectly captures a child’s perspective, acknowledging the characters’ travails while focusing on everyday joys.\u003cbr\u003eA joyful and dignified snapshot of rural family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdventure, tea leaves, culture and love swirl throughout every page. Baba, Mama and two young boys prepare for their day of picking tea on the mountain. They begin the day with breakfast and travel up the foggy mountain to the tea field. Hours are spent busily picking leaves, singing folk songs and joking around. The brothers find interesting bugs, fetch cool water and experience the unpredictable rain clouds on top of the mountain. The leaves are then sold at the village in front of the tea factory. A wonderful read for elementary students to not only practice gratitude but really start to think about where certain items come from and who does the backbreaking job of allowing us to enjoy things like tea, coffee and other products. The pictures are absolutely breathtaking and highlight the beauty of the village, nature and the family that is working together to make a living. A must read for all elementary students, teachers, counselors and librarians. An educational treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eHere’s a book that walks the fine line between shining a light on painstaking agricultural work and romanticizing it. The story, set in China, follows a family of four as they rise early, before dawn, to trek into the hills to the tea garden, where they pick tea leaves and gather them in baskets on their backs. The journey is arduous but beautiful, and the illustrations help readers understand the terrain and life-forms. The family works silently until the adults break out with songs and jokes to make the children laugh and keep them distracted and working. As the sun rises, the heat and sap from the tea stems cause discomfort, which is quickly assuaged by cool spring water and a picnic. Readers will learn where tea comes from before it reaches the stores in pretty boxes, but ultimately, this is a story of a close-knit family that works hard picking and selling tea, finding pleasure in the beauty of their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-623-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 5–9\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2 \u003c\/sub\u003ex 9\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: May 6, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47336970354925,"sku":"46236","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/picking-tea-with-baba-cover.jpg?v=1769707428"},{"product_id":"turtles-heading-home","title":"Turtles Heading Home!","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/liza-ketchum\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/liza-ketchum\"\u003eLiza Ketchum\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jacqueline-briggs-martin\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/jacqueline-briggs-martin\"\u003eJaqueline Briggs Martin\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/phyllis-root\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/phyllis-root\"\u003ePhyllis Root\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWho is saving turtles?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe waters around Cape Cod used to cool off gradually, signaling to sea turtles that it was time to swim south. 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Her books have appeared on the ALA’s Best Book lists and the New York Public Library’s \"100 Titles for Reading and Sharing\". She and her husband divide their time between Vermont and Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/author-name\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/author-name\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Liza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacqueline Briggs Martin, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacqueline Briggs Martin is the author of over twenty picture books for children, including award-winners \u003cem\u003eSnowflake Bentley,\u003c\/em\u003e a Caldecott medal winner, and \u003cem\u003eCreekfinding: A True Story\u003c\/em\u003e, recipient of the Green Earth Award for Environmental Writing for Children and a Riverby Award. 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Phyllis resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/author-name\" data-mce-href=\"\/pages\/author-name\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Phyllis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA step-by-step account of concerted efforts being made to rescue the hundreds of rare sea turtles washed ashore around Cape Cod every winter.\u003cbr\u003e\nSuccessfully reviving plate-size “Kemp’s ridley sea turtles” that have been stunned by unseasonably chill waters turns out to be a fussy, complicated process. The authors explain things in careful detail as they give readers a chance to meet many of the workers who search beaches, carefully transport stranded turtles to a wildlife rehabilitation lab for treatment, and then return the survivors to the shore. How rare is the Kemp’s ridley? Astonishingly, until recently there was but one nesting site in the world, and in 1985, less than 250 females laid eggs there. Thanks to efforts like the one documented here, that population has been steadily growing since then. The authors also include information on the animal’s life cycle; after finishing this work—and poring over the many bright color photos—concerned young eco-activists will come away agreeing with the wildlife biologist who dubs these turtles “charismatic.” Those eager to help will appreciate the backmatter, which offers guidance on combating climate change and helping sea turtles.\u003cbr\u003e\nAn inspiring success story for animal-rescue advocates.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAlthough natural predators threaten the survival of the Kemp’s ridley turtles, they also face another threat when it is time to make their journey to the south for warmer waters. With the approach of winter, some of these sea turtles become stranded in Cape Cod Bay, and they are unable to make it to Mexico. The authors describe the plight and rescue of the ridley turtles. Readers will learn how different people contribute to the conservation of this endangered species. Every layout features magnificent, color photographs (with captions). One of the photos provides insight into how the turtles become stuck in the bay. The snapshots include people helping to save the Kemp’s ridley turtles. Dr. Tuxbury examines the turtles; pilot Andrews loads boxes of turtles for their flight to warmer waters, and numerous volunteers assist at different stages of the rescue. The authors acknowledge the many people who provided information on the Kemp’s ridley turtles and the rescue. Children with an interest in animals and conservation will want to read this book. Teachers will probably find this title to be a wonderful addition for a study unit on reptiles or conservation. 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She has traveled and adventured all over the world. Leisa has come face-to-face with an aye-aye in the Madagascan jungle, sweated across the grasslands of Kenya (chased by a herd of elephants!), and has snorkeled with sharks Down Under. Today Leisa writes children’s books from a shed in her English garden, including her bestselling nonfiction books. All of her books have one thing in common: they’re about wild places and written for wild children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/leisa-stewart-sharpe\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Leisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGordy Wright, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGordy Wright is an illustrator, printmaker, and picture-book maker from the UK. 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It also showcases great finds, such as the Terracotta Warriors, 8,000 strong, unearthed by a Chinese farmer in 1974. The story, written in the second person, is extremely involving, starting with the declaration that this is “your” story, beginning with you and your two best friends, Saksham and Zuri, finding a message (signed by Captain Kidd) in a bottle about hidden treasure. The trio of sleuths follows a trail of clues left by a reported ghost captain in real time. Is the captain trying to nab treasures or destroy them? A fun interactive feature here is the opportunity to solve the clues left by the captain, including pigpen ciphers, Morse code, inscriptions, runes, and GPS coordinates, by using a pencil and a separate sheet of paper. The illustrations, hand-painted in gouache, acrylic, and inks, propel readers through the narrative with a mix of representational artwork, informational sidebars, and cartoon panels. Back matter includes a section on how to go on your own treasure hunt, such as orienteering or geocaching. This deft blend of history, mystery, and code-cracking is sure to delight young sleuths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for treasure exhumes much more than pieces of eight.\u003cbr\u003eBrown-skinned Saksham and Zuri and an unnamed pale-skinned child referred to as “you” (a stand-in for readers) undertake a round-the-world journey, always just one step behind the ghost of the infamous pirate Captain Kidd, who’s apparently trying to purloin treasures “as revenge for the riches he lost all those years ago.” Their pursuit depends on the many convenient clues that Kidd has left for readers, providing motivation for aspiring map readers, code crackers, puzzle solvers, and inscription decipherers. Along the way, the children discover stories of both found and still-missing lost loot, including the Mona Lisa, the Viking ship Gokstad, India’s Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, and China’s Terracotta Army. The quest takes the indefatigable trio across the globe, digging up a fair amount of history on the way. Interspersing comics panels with captioned vignettes and full-page illustrations, Wright’s brightly detailed and watercolorlike images evoke the far-flung destinations. Despite some editorial lapses, this engaging and information-packed U.K. import offers plenty of visual excitement, including changes of perspective, time period, and composition. The protagonists unearth facts related to geography, history, paleontology, archeology, and cryptic communication during their journey. The revelation at the end might be somewhat of a letdown, but no treasures were harmed during this protracted hunt.\u003cbr\u003eInteractive fun that demonstrates that knowledge is the most rewarding treasure of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-629-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 6–9\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 64\u003cbr\u003e8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e x 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: June 10, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47337037529325,"sku":"46298","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/treasure-hunt-cover-hires.jpg?v=1731092499"},{"product_id":"whos-making-all-that-noise","title":"Who's Making All That NOISE!?","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/darrin-lunde\"\u003eDarrin Lunde\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/erica-j-chen\"\u003eErica J. Chen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHey! What's that rap-tap-tapping? Too-OOT! Is that a trumpet? Yak-yak-yammer! Who's making all that NOISE?!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimals make all sorts of sounds for all sorts of reasons! 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He has written several books introducing animals to children, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book\u003cem\u003e Hello, Bumblebee Bat, \u003c\/em\u003eas well as \u003cem\u003eWhose Poop Is That? \u003c\/em\u003eand other books in the Whose Is THAT? series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/author-name\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Darrin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErica J. Chen, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErica J. Chen has a soft spot for drawing awkward animals, which she strives to make loveable and relatable. 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On each spread, the author poses the title question, describes the noise (“RAP TAP TAP! RAP TAP TAP TAP!”), and offers a clue (“It’s a loud hammering on a tree”). The next page reveals the answer and provides more facts about the animal. This inspired approach invites listener participation. The simple text and bold illustrations make this an ideal choice for a group read-aloud. While Lunde mostly uses generic names (dolphin, elephant), at times he’s more specific (quacking frog, rattlesnake). Chen’s lively animation-style illustrations add information: The creature's environs and neighbors are shown on the first spread, while the animal making the sound is on the second. Careful readers will usually be able to spot a hint of the animal on the first spread; indeed, these images bear close observation. Readers can see the grubs that the woodpecker is seeking, and a close-up of African bees reveals the thorns on the acacia tree nearby. The final puzzle makes for a fun surprise. Humans who appear briefly are diverse.\u003cbr\u003e\nA welcome and unusual spotlight on the sounds of the natural world. 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He has illustrated several picture books, including the award-winning \u003cem\u003eGood Luck, Mrs. K!; Long-Armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics; Flip: How the Frisbee Took Flight; \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eDirty Rats?\u003c\/em\u003e He is the author-illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Froggies Do NOT Want to Sleep,\u003c\/em\u003e the companion title to \u003cem\u003eThe Aliens Are NOT Ready To Go Home.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/adam-gustavson\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Adam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing’s more fun than a playdate—and nothing’s more frustrating than being told it’s time to go home.\u003cbr\u003eCreatures from far-off planets have convened for an excursion in a small farming town on Earth. The good times must come to an end now, but the young participants make excuses to prolong the amusement. They have to put their shoes on—which could take a while, given how many feet some of them have. Besides, it isn’t even dark yet, and they’re in the midst of a complicated game; the accompanying image depicts the youngsters inadvertently creating crop circles as they romp through a cornfield. As the extraterrestrials ask to watch a film, the illustrations portray them donning 3-D glasses at a drive-in movie. Could this playdate turn into a sleepover? Pretty please? The narrative consists of the simplest of prose—the young aliens’ pleas to stay just a little bit longer—while the highly detailed, painterly artwork does the heavy lifting, imbuing the story with action, humor, and a bit of mystery. 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A playdate on Earth is coming to a close—just as soon as the alien children complete their crop circle, finish their movie, and find their shoes (all five of them). When talk of a sleepover starts brewing, tractor beams from alien ships overhead declare it’s time to go home—ready or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThese extraterrestrials do everything they can to delay leaving Earth. They “still have to put on their shoes” and “are busy playing a game.” When they suggest a sleepover (“It’s been soooo long since” they’ve had one), spaceships appear and beam them up. The scenario will be familiar to readers and listeners, and Gustavson’s humorous gouache, watercolor, and digital illustrations showing the mayhem the aliens cause during their stalling techniques ramp up the silliness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-494-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 4–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e11 x 8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: June 3, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47337113223405,"sku":"44942","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/aliens-do-not-want-to-go-home-cover.jpg?v=1731092497"},{"product_id":"welcome-home-esmerelda","title":"Welcome Home, Esmerelda","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/daniela-ramirez\"\u003eDaniela Ramirez\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/maribel-lechuga\"\u003eMaribel Lechuga\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER BLURB BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #34689f;\"\u003e\"Every so often, a character resonates with readers of all ages. Esmerelda reminds us that home is in the heart—and in music. And if we listen closely, our favorite songs will always meet us on the dance floors of our lives, right when we're ready to feel the beat again.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Antwan Eady, author of \u003ci\u003eNigel and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Last Stand\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's time to go home—but Esmerelda's never been there.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapa's job in the military has taken Esmerelda and her family all over the world—and yet she's never lived in the United States. Now she and her family are moving to San Antonio, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough many of her extended family members live there, Esmerelda is unsure it'll feel like home. 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Ramirez's engaging text and Lechuga's playful, pastel illustrations offer a soothing story full of musical rhythm and abuela reminders to help readers reimagine home.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n —Laurel Goodluck, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eForever Cousins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ten-beautiful-things\"\u003eTen Beautiful Things\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forever-cousins\"\u003eForever Cousins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eListen to the Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MjSw-53oYIY?si=QXv7bCiApANGTPpM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-spread.jpg?v=1731092504\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-cover-hires.jpg?v=1731092504\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1731092509\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-english-educator-guide.pdf?v=1756296509\"\u003eDownload the Educator Guide - English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/bienvenida-a-casa-spanish-educator-guide.pdf?v=1756296510\"\u003eDownload the Educator Guide - Spanish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniela Ramirez, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniela Ramirez has a passion for writing books for children. She is Mexican American and excited to share her culture. Daniela loves writing Latine characters and wishes to inspire her own children. She is married to her college sweetheart, is a military spouse, and currently resides in New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/daniela-ramirez\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Daniela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaribel Lechuga, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a child, Maribel Lechuga spent every quiet hour of the day drawing. She studied illustration in art school in Madrid and is now the illustrator of many children's books, including \u003cem\u003eNight Owl Night, Ten Beautiful Things, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSeaside Stroll. \u003c\/em\u003eMaribel loves the environment and animals and recharges her batteries by hiking through the Spanish hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/maribel-lechuga\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Maribel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  A family goes home again.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt’s time to move yet again, but Esmerelda’s used to it, because her dad’s in the military. This time, they’ll be relocating from Germany back to San Antonio. That should be good news, because the rest of Esmerelda’s extended familia lives there, but she isn’t nearly as excited as her sister, who was born there. After all, Esmerelda’s never been to San Antonio; that’s not her home! After packing everything up, they move to temporary lodging on the base and say adios to the friends they’ve made in Germany. Once they land in the U.S., they’re greeted by loved ones, right off the plane. Everyone is curious about Esmerelda, but the only one she recognizes is her Abuela. Esmerelda doesn’t feel like she belongs. Until…Tío George puts on Tejano music. Hearing a song by her beloved Selena, Esmerelda starts dancing, and everyone joins in. At last, she feels at home. Esmerelda’s a charming protagonist struggling with an issue that will be familiar to many readers, whether they’ve moved frequently or not: feeling out of place with family they’re not yet close with. Spanish words are interspersed throughout, while Lechuga’s crayonlike art brims with detailed spreads and harmonic colors full of movement. Esmerelda and her family are brown-skinned and Latine.\u003cbr\u003e\nA warm and relatable tale told with heart.\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsmeralda and her family are preparing to move from Germany to San Antonio, Texas. Esmeralda's dad is in the military, so moving is not new to her, but she is nervous about living in San Antonio because she fears feeling out of place. Even though she was born there and her family lives there, she has no memories of Texas, unlike her older sister, Mariana. Esmeralda is concerned she won't fit in. Mariana comforts her and tells her everything will be okay. Once they arrive in San Antonio, Esmeralda watches her parents and Mariana glow with smiles as they reconnect with the family. Then, Tío George learns that Esmeralda loves music like her abuela, so he turns up a song by Selena. Esmeralda comes alive, pulling her sister onto the dance floor. All the family joins in, creating a cumbia line. Esmeralda beams with joy and realizes she is home. This heartwarming tale depicts the challenges of growing up in a military family. Children who have parents in the military will be able to relate to Esmeralda. Ramirez's beautiful story captures that struggle but also offers hope. Readers will get to see how good things can come from change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOpening with Esmerelda and her sister dancing in the kitchen, Ramirez’s debut picture book shares the meaning of home. Esmerelda’s father, a U.S. serviceman, announces to the family that they will be moving from Germany back to their hometown of San Antonio, Texas. On a phone call with her abuela, Esmerelda expresses her doubts about the change, and Abuela reminds her, “Remember, home is not always a place. Home is a feeling in your heart.” In San Antonio, Esmerelda feels out of place with her large, unfamiliar family. But when Tío George turns up the music of Tejano queen Selena, the whole family can’t help but dance, sharing Esmerelda’s own love of music. Colorful multimedia illustrations by Lechuga round out the emotional message of this tender story, and musical notes float throughout the book, conveying joy. Spanish words peppered into the text add warmth and cultural authenticity. Ramirez succeeds in sharing a warm reflection on family and the sacrifices of service members and their families. An author’s note about military families concludes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis tender picture book captures the uncertainty and hope of starting over in a new place. Esmerelda, part of a military family, has traveled the world but never lived in the United States. When her family relocates to San Antonio, she worries she won’t belong, even with extended family nearby. Through the warmth of her abuela and the power of music and dance, she learns that “home” isn’t just a place, but the embrace of familia. Ramirez’s heartfelt text provides comfort to young readers navigating change, while Lechuga’s colorful illustrations reflect both cultural heritage and emotional nuance. Perfect for families and classrooms supporting children through transitions, this story reassures that love and community create a sense of belonging no matter where life leads. The family has light brown skin. VERDICT Moving and reassuring choices for picture book collections, especially for libraries serving military families and children experiencing big moves, these titles will capture readers’ attention with beautiful imagery and writing, and their hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-390-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-438-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 6–9\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e9 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: May 13, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"English Hardcover","offer_id":47337141764333,"sku":"43907","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spanish Hardcover","offer_id":47337191407853,"sku":"44386","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-cover-hires.jpg?v=1731092504"},{"product_id":"bienvenida-a-casa-esmerelda","title":"Bienvenida a casa, Esmerelda","description":"\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/daniela-ramirez\"\u003eDaniela Ramirez\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/maribel-lechuga\"\u003eMaribel Lechuga\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's time to go home—but Esmerelda's never been there.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e¡Edición en español! Proveniente de una familia militar, Esmerelda descubre que el hogar es donde siempre es bienvenida —gracias a la música, la danza y el gran amor incondicional de su familia extendida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEl trabajo de Papá en la milicia ha llevado a Esmerelda y a su familia por todo el mundo. Sin embargo nunca ha vivido en los Estados Unidos. Ahora ella y su familia están mudándose a San Antonio, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAunque muchos miembros de su familia extendida viven allí, Esmerelda no está segura de que se sentirá como en su casa. Incluso, no se siente segura de que encajará. Gradualmente, la música y su dulce abuela despiertan su valentía y la ayudan a entender que el hogar no siempre es un lugar: es la familia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConmovedora y esperanzadora, \u003ci\u003eBienvenida a casa, Esmerelda\u003c\/i\u003e proveerá tranquilidad a cualquier niño, mostrándole que, aunque las mudanzas y los cambios son difíciles, cuentan con el apoyo de sus seres queridos para ayudarle en la transición.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003ePapa's job in the military has taken Esmerelda and her family all over the world—and yet she's never lived in the United States. Now she and her family are moving to San Antonio, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough many of her extended family members live there, Esmerelda is unsure it'll feel like home. Even more, she's unsure she will fit in. Gradually, music and her sweet abuela spark bravery and the realization that home is not always a place—it's familia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartwarming and hopeful, \u003cem\u003eBienvenida a casa, Esmerelda \u003c\/em\u003ewill provide reassurance to any kid that while moving and change are difficult, you have the support of loved ones to help you through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ten-beautiful-things\"\u003eTen Beautiful Things\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forever-cousins\"\u003eForever Cousins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eListen to the Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MjSw-53oYIY?si=QXv7bCiApANGTPpM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-spread.jpg?v=1731092504\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-cover-hires.jpg?v=1731092504\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1731092509\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/bienvenida-a-casa-spanish-educator-guide.pdf?v=1756296510\"\u003eDownload the Educator Guide - Spanish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/welcome-home-esmerelda-english-educator-guide.pdf?v=1756296509\"\u003eDownload the Educator Guide - English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniela Ramirez, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniela Ramirez has a passion for writing books for children. She is Mexican American and excited to share her culture. Daniela loves writing Latine characters and wishes to inspire her own children. She is married to her college sweetheart, is a military spouse, and currently resides in New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/daniela-ramirez\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Daniela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaribel Lechuga, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a child, Maribel Lechuga spent every quiet hour of the day drawing. She studied illustration in art school in Madrid and is now the illustrator of many children's books, including \u003cem\u003eNight Owl Night, Ten Beautiful Things, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSeaside Stroll. \u003c\/em\u003eMaribel loves the environment and animals and recharges her batteries by hiking through the Spanish hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/maribel-lechuga\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Maribel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA 2026-27 Tejas Star Reading List selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis tender picture book captures the uncertainty and hope of starting over in a new place. Esmerelda, part of a military family, has traveled the world but never lived in the United States. When her family relocates to San Antonio, she worries she won’t belong, even with extended family nearby. Through the warmth of her abuela and the power of music and dance, she learns that “home” isn’t just a place, but the embrace of familia. Ramirez’s heartfelt text provides comfort to young readers navigating change, while Lechuga’s colorful illustrations reflect both cultural heritage and emotional nuance. Perfect for families and classrooms supporting children through transitions, this story reassures that love and community create a sense of belonging no matter where life leads. The family has light brown skin. \u003cbr\u003eVERDICT Moving and reassuring choices for picture book collections, especially for libraries serving military families and children experiencing big moves, these titles will capture readers’ attention with beautiful imagery and writing, and their hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the English edition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  A family goes home again.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt’s time to move yet again, but Esmerelda’s used to it, because her dad’s in the military. This time, they’ll be relocating from Germany back to San Antonio. That should be good news, because the rest of Esmerelda’s extended familia lives there, but she isn’t nearly as excited as her sister, who was born there. After all, Esmerelda’s never been to San Antonio; that’s not her home! After packing everything up, they move to temporary lodging on the base and say adios to the friends they’ve made in Germany. Once they land in the U.S., they’re greeted by loved ones, right off the plane. Everyone is curious about Esmerelda, but the only one she recognizes is her Abuela. Esmerelda doesn’t feel like she belongs. Until…Tío George puts on Tejano music. Hearing a song by her beloved Selena, Esmerelda starts dancing, and everyone joins in. At last, she feels at home. Esmerelda’s a charming protagonist struggling with an issue that will be familiar to many readers, whether they’ve moved frequently or not: feeling out of place with family they’re not yet close with. Spanish words are interspersed throughout, while Lechuga’s crayonlike art brims with detailed spreads and harmonic colors full of movement. Esmerelda and her family are brown-skinned and Latine.\u003cbr\u003e\nA warm and relatable tale told with heart.\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEsmeralda and her family are preparing to move from Germany to San Antonio, Texas. Esmeralda's dad is in the military, so moving is not new to her, but she is nervous about living in San Antonio because she fears feeling out of place. Even though she was born there and her family lives there, she has no memories of Texas, unlike her older sister, Mariana. Esmeralda is concerned she won't fit in. Mariana comforts her and tells her everything will be okay. Once they arrive in San Antonio, Esmeralda watches her parents and Mariana glow with smiles as they reconnect with the family. Then, Tío George learns that Esmeralda loves music like her abuela, so he turns up a song by Selena. Esmeralda comes alive, pulling her sister onto the dance floor. All the family joins in, creating a cumbia line. Esmeralda beams with joy and realizes she is home. This heartwarming tale depicts the challenges of growing up in a military family. Children who have parents in the military will be able to relate to Esmeralda. Ramirez's beautiful story captures that struggle but also offers hope. Readers will get to see how good things can come from change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOpening with Esmerelda and her sister dancing in the kitchen, Ramirez’s debut picture book shares the meaning of home. Esmerelda’s father, a U.S. serviceman, announces to the family that they will be moving from Germany back to their hometown of San Antonio, Texas. On a phone call with her abuela, Esmerelda expresses her doubts about the change, and Abuela reminds her, “Remember, home is not always a place. Home is a feeling in your heart.” In San Antonio, Esmerelda feels out of place with her large, unfamiliar family. But when Tío George turns up the music of Tejano queen Selena, the whole family can’t help but dance, sharing Esmerelda’s own love of music. Colorful multimedia illustrations by Lechuga round out the emotional message of this tender story, and musical notes float throughout the book, conveying joy. Spanish words peppered into the text add warmth and cultural authenticity. Ramirez succeeds in sharing a warm reflection on family and the sacrifices of service members and their families. An author’s note about military families concludes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, inviting celebration of love, acceptance, and the beauty of finding your place in unexpected spaces. Ramírez’s lyrical text introduces readers to Esmerelda, a charming, wide-eyed squirrel navigating new surroundings as the seasons gently shift. Lechuga’s lush, textured illustrations are a feast for the eyes, rich autumnal tones melt into delicate winter whites before blooming into spring pastels, offering a visual journey that is atmospheric and emotionally resonant. At its heart, this picture book is about homecoming, not just to a place, but to a feeling of safety and belonging. The spare, elegant prose encourages readers to pause and savor Esmerelda’s quiet triumphs. As she gathers warmth, food, and friends, the squirrel discovers inner strength and joy. The thoughtful pacing allows the narrative to unfold like a soft fog lifting with the morning light. The artwork perfectly complements the text. Lechuga’s masterly use of light and shadow, expressive close-ups, and careful renderings of Esmerelda’s woodland world create an immersive and almost tactile reading experience. Children and caregivers alike will find comfort in these glowing pages. VERDICT Both language editions would be heartfelt, cozy additions to any picture book collection, and they’re perfect for fans of emotionally rich storytelling and stunning visual art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-390-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-438-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 6–9\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e9 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: May 13, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Spanish Hardcover","offer_id":47337209856237,"sku":"44386","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"English Hardcover","offer_id":47337209823469,"sku":"43907","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/Bienvenida_a_casa_Esmerelda_CVR_OK_EXT.jpg?v=1760634056"},{"product_id":"popo-the-xolo","title":"Popo the Xolo","description":"\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paloma-lopez\"\u003ePaloma Lopez\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/abraham-matias\"\u003eAbraham Matias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe can always remember her.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNana is surrounded by family and takes joy in her many grandchildren. She's also tired and feels pain. Soon she begins her transition from life into death, accompanied by her beloved Xolo dog, Popo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they go on Nana’s journey, and by the end of the story, Nana's family celebrates the many years of love they shared with her. A grandchild takes on caring for Popo in Nana's memory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimultaneously published in English and Spanish, \u003cem\u003ePopo the Xolo\u003c\/em\u003e helps kids understand how loved ones live on in our memories. An unforgettable picture book that's grounded in the importance of the 9 levels of Mictlān and the role Xolo dogs play in Indigenous cultural understandings of present-day Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e\"Gently magnificent.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e\". . .triumphant. . .\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e\". . .luminous. . .\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ten-beautiful-things\"\u003eTen Beautiful Things\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/squawk-of-spanish\"\u003eSquawk of Spanish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cvr-border-gray\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/popo-the-xolo-spread.jpg?v=1731092503\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/popo-the-xolo-cover.jpg?v=1731092502\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/popo-the-xolo-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1731092508\" class=\"product-btn\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/hard-topics-discussion-guide-fnl.pdf?v=1776263282\"\u003eDownload the Hard Topics Discussion Guide \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaloma Lopez, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaloma Angelina Lopez is a mother, student, and creative living in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She is a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico. Her maternal grandmother’s family comes from Jalisco and Guanajuato and her father’s family is from Zacatecas and Sinaloa. Paloma married into a Cherokee family that is heavily involved in language and culture, and she works as a full-time Cherokee language learner. She hopes to become an educator and author in the Cherokee language. This is her debut children’s book. She hopes to publish more children’s literature inspired by her culture and upbringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paloma-lopez\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Paloma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbraham Matias, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbraham Matias is an illustrator, designer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He spent his childhood in Mexico making his own toys and miniature sets and drawing stories. Abraham works with paper-cut puppets staged and photographed inside a toy theater to create 3D, handcrafted, dreamlike scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/abraham-matias\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Abraham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA Charlotte Huck Recommended Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews Best Book\u003c\/i\u003e of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003eA Pura Belpré Award winner for Illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003eA 2025 CALIBA Golden Poppy Mirrors \u0026amp; Windows Award winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n     \u003cli\u003eA Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards Longlist Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn abuela crosses from life to death with the help of her loyal pooch.\u003cbr\u003ePopo, a Xoloitzcuintle (a Mexican hairless dog with great significance in many Indigenous cultures), spends his evenings sitting on Nana’s lap as she watches her novelas, soothing her aches with his tiny, warm body. Nana spends her days cooking, cleaning the floors, and tending to her familia. One night, Nana sits on her comfy chair for the last time; accompanied by Popo, she soon steps into the Aztec underworld, Mictlān, where the dead must journey across nine levels to reach eternal rest. Rich in otherworldly blends of purples, pinks, and sun-kissed hues, Matias’ striking paper-cut artwork depicts Nana’s passing in a series of stunning double-page spreads, softening the heavy subject matter. Lopez’s gentle text pulls at the heartstrings in subtle streaks, punctuated by the phrase “Keep going. ¡VÁMONOS!,” accompanying Popo’s barks of encouragement to his beloved owner. Nana wades through a river, climbs hills, glides across an obsidian path, battles snowy winds, evades arrow-throwing monkeys, and more as she recalls memories both good and bad. Her journey ends back at her casita, where her familia holds on to their shared remembrances. Nana now moves on (“Her aches have disappeared”), and Popo remains with her familia. Lopez deftly lands on a bittersweet note, a message of love that transcends life and death.\u003cbr\u003eGently magnificent. (information on the nine levels of Mictlān and on the Xoloitzcuintle, a note on loss, glossary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith her debut picture book, Lopez embraces Mexican culture and shares a touching story about celebrating those we love who have passed on. Nana loves her casita, her family, and her xoloitzcuintle dog, Popo. Popo keeps her company, and when he sits on her lap, his body’s warmth helps her aching bones. One day, sitting in her armchair, Nana passes into the mythical land of Mictlān. In Indigenous Mexican culture, the dead travel through the nine levels of Mictlān to reach a place of rest. Accompanied by Popo, Nana starts the long walk, encountering a river, steep climbs, snow, and mischievous monkeys, among other things. Encouraged by Popo to “Keep going. ¡Vámonos!”, Nana notices that her physical ailments are slowly disappearing. Finally reunited with her beloved husband, Nana sends Popo back to her family in the living world. Matias’ captivating illustrations, executed in cut paper and digital media, illuminate the story with rich jewel-toned colors and texture. Details such as Nana’s and Popo’s bony reflections in water offer interesting visual cues, while Spanish words throughout the text add cultural authenticity and warmth. This is a triumphant, moving reflection on death that pays meaningful homage to Indigenous Mexican culture. An author’s note about Mictlān, xoloitzcuintle dogs, and grief and a Spanish glossary conclude. Also available in a Spanish edition, \u003ci\u003ePopo el Xolo\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn accompanied journey ends in rest and remembrance in Lopez’s arresting debut, which, in English and Spanish, blends Indigenous Mexican myth with a story of loss. Popo, Nana’s tiny Xoloitzcuintle, “is the best apapachador, always looking for cuddles,” which the two share during evenings in front of the TV. Sitting in her chair, “Popo keeps Nana warm and helps heal her aches.” Nana is surrounded by the love of family, but after a long day, it’s Popo’s bark that awakens her as she finds herself standing in a river, tired and lost. The two next pass through strange landscapes, Nana reliving memories (“her favorite novelas, the smell of her pan dulce and cafecito”) as Popo urges her along toward a home that is “different somehow.” Matias’s jewel-toned cut-paper and wash-style digital illustrations leap off the page with a vivid light-and-shadow dimensionality suggestive of puppetry, making for a luminous tale of comfort. Back matter discusses the Nine Levels of Mictlān and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNana loves her family and her beloved dog, Popo. In the evenings, Popo keeps Nana warm as she settles down to watch her favorite telenovelas. This evening, Nana is tired and falls asleep. She wakes and finds herself crossing a river, Popo leading the way. Nana is tired and it is difficult as she and Popo continue their journey, passing through mountains, stone paths, snow, and more, but with each step Nana begins to feel stronger. Popo barks encouragement, tugging at Nana’s skirt. When Nana and Popo arrive home, she no longer feels pain, and Nana feels the love of her family, and the love they have for Popo. This lovely picture book shares a family's love for their beloved nana, and her journey as she passes away, traveling through the levels of Mictlān with her important guide, a xoloitzcuintle dog. Text and illustrations show the obstacles Nana faces, with vibrant, luminous colors bringing to life this otherworldy place, and paper cut-out art making the ¬characters seems so much closer to readers. The text in both the English and Spanish ¬versions shows character dialogue in speech bubbles, with page text describing Nana’s activities, her love for her family, and the levels of Mictlān. A touching depiction of this important belief in the afterlife, as well as a reminder of the good it does to keep loved ones alive through ¬memory. ¬VERDICT This picture book focusing on the passing of a loved one and their journey through Mictlān is an excellent addition to children’s picture book collections, and a solid choice to discuss loss and to share on Day of the Dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this heartfelt story about death, grief, and legacy grounded in Indigenous Mexican culture, Nana and her beloved dog, Popo, are nearly inseparable. Whether Nana is cooking frijoles, sweeping the floors, or enjoying her evening telenovelas, Popo is by her side. As a xolo (pronounced SHOH-loh) dog, he is Nana's protector and companion, especially essential roles one night when Nana begins an arduous journey, which the reader understands as her transition to the afterlife. With repeated refrains of “Vamonos!” Popo guides Nana through a fierce snowstorm, across slick obsidian paths, and through forests filled with monkeys slinging sharp arrows. Eventually, the pair reaches Nana’s home once more, ending the journey, signifying the cyclical nature of life and death. Though Nana’s family mourns her loss, her memory brings them comfort, and now that Nana no longer needs Popo to warm her lap, her children and grandchildren care for him. Lopez’s evocative text, which incorporates occasional Spanish, is the perfect match for Matias’s illustrations, mixed media scenes featuring yarn and cut paper, which provide a sense of depth and perspective. The contrast of darkness and light mirrors the narrative. When Nana returns home at her journey’s end, her peaceful figure fills the page, enveloping the family in a warm glow. Backmatter includes a pronunciation guide, information about the xolo dog breed and their role in Indigenous Mexican cultures, as well as a guide to the nine levels of Mictlan, which one must pass through to reach the afterlife. Though death is a serious subject, this thoughtful picture book portrays the process as natural rather than fearful, making this a valuable text for bibliotherapy, as a conversation-starter with a child who has recently experienced a loss, or in an elementary classroom unit on how different cultures perceive death and the afterlife. Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-457-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-458-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 6–9\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e10 x 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: August 19, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"English Hardcover","offer_id":47340198822125,"sku":"44577","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spanish Hardcover","offer_id":47340253774061,"sku":"44584","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/popo-the-xolo-cover.jpg?v=1736951927"},{"product_id":"popo-el-xolo","title":"Popo el Xolo","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paloma-lopez\"\u003ePaloma Lopez\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/abraham-matias\"\u003eAbraham Matias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe can always remember her.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¡Edición en español! Un libro ilustrado emocionalmente conmovedor y visualmente estimulante sobre la vida, la muerte y la celebración de aquellos a quienes amamos. Ideal para los niños con preguntas importantes, que están lidiando con el duelo y experimentando una pérdida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNana está rodeada de su familia y disfruta de la compañía de sus muchos nietos. También está cansada y siente dolor. Pronto ella comienza su transición de la vida a la muerte, acompañada por su querido perro Xolo, Popo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuntos emprenden el viaje de Nana y, al final de la historia, la familia de Nana celebra los muchos años de amor que compartieron con ella. Y ahora, un nieto cuidará de Popo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopo el Xolo\u003c\/i\u003e está disponible en ediciones en inglés y español.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNana is surrounded by family and takes joy in her many grandchildren. She's also tired and feels pain. Soon she begins her transition from life into death, accompanied by her beloved Xolo dog, Popo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they go on Nana’s journey, and by the end of the story, Nana's family celebrates the many years of love they shared with her. A grandchild takes on caring for Popo in Nana's memory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSimultaneously published in Spanish and English, \u003cem\u003ePopo el Xolo \u003c\/em\u003ehelps kids understand how loved ones live on in our memories. 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She is a dual citizen of the United States and Mexico. Her maternal grandmother’s family comes from Jalisco and Guanajuato and her father’s family is from Zacatecas and Sinaloa. Paloma married into a Cherokee family that is heavily involved in language and culture, and she works as a full-time Cherokee language learner. She hopes to become an educator and author in the Cherokee language. This is her debut children’s book. She hopes to publish more children’s literature inspired by her culture and upbringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paloma-lopez\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Paloma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbraham Matias, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbraham Matias is an illustrator, designer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He spent his childhood in Mexico making his own toys and miniature sets and drawing stories. Abraham works with paper-cut puppets staged and photographed inside a toy theater to create 3D, handcrafted, dreamlike scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/abraham-matias\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Abraham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicago Public Library Los mejores libros en español de 2025 selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA Pura Belpré Award winner for Illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eA 2026-27 Tejas Star Reading List selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-458-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-457-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 6–9\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e10 x 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: August 19, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Spanish Hardcover","offer_id":47340268257517,"sku":"44584","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"English Hardcover","offer_id":47340268224749,"sku":"44577","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/popo-el-xolo-cover.jpg?v=1736951927"},{"product_id":"not-a-dog","title":"Not a Dog","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/claudia-guadalupe-martinez\"\u003eClaudia Guadalupe Martínez\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/laura-gonzalez\"\u003eLaura González\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's that barking, yipping sound? 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Her debut novel,\u003cem\u003e The Smell of Old Lady Perfume\u003c\/em\u003e, received the 2009 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, the 2008 Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book Award, and a 2009 Americas Award Commendation. \u003cem\u003ePig Park\u003c\/em\u003e won the 2015 Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book and the 2015 NACCS Tejas Foco Young Adult Fiction Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/claudia-guadalupe-martinez\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Claudia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura González, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura González has a degree in graphic design from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico, where she also studied illustration. 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Interspersed with Spanish words, this clever tribute to an endangered rodent is woven with introductions to shapes. At birth, the prairie dog is a “tiny, hairless thing, nuzzling its mamá with the triángulo of its nose.” As it grows and joins other pups, they eat “grass and plants with their sharp rectángulos for teeth.” Though these animals face perils from humans, they also have allies. A diverse group of schoolchildren on a field trip learn about the prairie dogs and are spurred to help protect them, getting out their “papel cuadrado” (paper in the shape of a square) and writing letters. Their efforts pay off, and a “No farming” sign soon goes up. Now, “as far as those óvalo-shaped eyes can see, there are prairie dogs and prairie dogs and prairie dogs.” Like the creators’ previous titles—Not a Bean (2019) and Not a Monster (2023)—this is a playful look at a potentially misunderstood creature. González’s earth-toned illustrations are both “aw”-inspiring and meticulously detailed, especially the cutaway images of the underground homes. A celebration of environmental action, a look at a most fascinating rodent, and an exploration of Spanish shape words—this one succeeds on all fronts.\u003cbr\u003e\nA worthy continuation of a stellar series. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-304-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Hardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-492-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Paperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-603-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e11 x 8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: June 17, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"English Hardcover","offer_id":47340297584877,"sku":"43044","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spanish Hardcover","offer_id":47340327076077,"sku":"44928","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spanish Paperback","offer_id":47340329566445,"sku":"46038","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/not-a-dog-cover.jpg?v=1731420121"},{"product_id":"no-es-un-perro","title":"No es un perro","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/claudia-guadalupe-martinez\"\u003eClaudia Guadalupe Martínez\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/laura-gonzalez\"\u003eLaura González\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's that barking, yipping sound? 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Her debut novel,\u003cem\u003e The Smell of Old Lady Perfume\u003c\/em\u003e, received the 2009 Paterson Prize for Books for Young People, the 2008 Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book Award, and a 2009 Americas Award Commendation. \u003cem\u003ePig Park\u003c\/em\u003e won the 2015 Texas Institute of Letters Best Young Adult Book and the 2015 NACCS Tejas Foco Young Adult Fiction Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/claudia-guadalupe-martinez\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Claudia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura González, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaura González has a degree in graphic design from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico, where she also studied illustration. 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Hansen, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy S. Hansen is an award-winning science writer who has published more than thirty books. Her favorite part of her job is finding out the answers to mysteries. Sometimes that means interviewing people, traveling to new places, or taking things apart to see how they work. It always means reading a lot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/amy-s-hansen\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Amy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWanda Díaz Merced, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWanda Díaz Merced believes that science is for everyone! As a blind astrophysicist, she studies the stars by turning data into sound. She is a leading advocate for multisensorial data, which increases access to information, and has spoken before the UN and given TED talks about the need for more inclusive science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wanda-diaz-merced\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Wanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocío Arreola Mendoza, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocío Arreola Mendoza is the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eSea of Constellations, Paula's Patches,\u003c\/em\u003e and other picture books for children. She is also a freelance illustrator and the co-founder of Cúrcumas, a women-led creative studio. 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Growing up in Puerto Rico, Díaz Merced was fascinated by the stars and chased her dream to study them all the way to college. But when she began losing her eyesight due to diabetes, she had to find a new way to see what she had dedicated her whole life to. Not one to give up when faced with a challenge, Díaz Merced threw herself into the field of sonification, where numerical astronomic datasets are turned into sound, revealing new insights into celestial activity. Mendoza’s whimsical illustrations amplify the themes of magic and discovery surrounding Díaz Merced’s work. Thorough back matter is available in both the English and Spanish versions, including notes from both authors, information about the scientific concepts discussed, a time line of Díaz Merced’s career, and sources for further reading. VERDICT Readers will walk away inspired by the world around them and Díaz Merced’s creativity and determination. Recommended for all libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThis picture-book biography traces the struggle and triumph of a little girl who kept searching until she found a new path to viewing the stars. Today, Merced is a world-renowned astrophysicist and advocate for inclusivity in science, but as a child, she never saw stars at all, as the rain-forest canopy in Puerto Rico, where she grew up, obscured her view. When Merced was nine, on a fishing trip with her father, she saw stars for the first time, as well as a meteor shower. This was the revelation—brilliantly conveyed by Mendoza through pointy stars and streams of color—that transformed Merced’s life, leading her to study physics. After Merced lost her sight as a college student, she learned that she could access the stars by tuning into radio waves in space, allowing her to hear what she couldn’t see, part of the process of sonification, explained clearly and compellingly in the text. The digital illustrations, with their startling images of light and dark, enhance the theme. “A Note from Wanda” at book’s end includes her rallying cry, “Science is for everyone!”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstronomer and co-author Díaz Merced explains how, after going blind, she used sound to make a groundbreaking discovery.\u003cbr\u003eIn Gurabo, Wanda’s Puerto Rican hometown, the rainforest hid the stars. So when 9-year-old Wanda witnessed a meteor shower, she “lit up with wonder.” Her curiosity persisted; in college, Wanda studied physics and “aimed for the stars.” But in Wanda’s third year, she went blind as a result of diabetes, and “the stars had dimmed, too. How could she study what she couldn’t see?” Fortunately, a friend introduced Wanda to radio waves that recorded sounds from space, and “she heard a path to the sky.” At NASA, Wanda used sonification—the conversion of visual data into sounds—to study the stars. Still, she worried about keeping up with her colleagues. Through sonification, however, Wanda discovered oscillations in a star’s energy, something nobody else had noticed—confirming that “using sound didn’t mean she had less information. It just meant she had to work differently.” The onomatopoeia-adorned text includes Spanish dialogue and concludes with a rousing invitation: “Look up! ¡Mira arriba! The stars belong to everyone!” Arreola Mendoza’s vibrant cartoon illustrations, with dark, jewel-toned hues evoking the night sky, convey Wanda’s fascination and determination and the beauty of space. Extensive backmatter provides further details about sonification and Díaz Merced’s adaptation to blindness. 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Hansen\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wanda-diaz-merced\"\u003eWanda Díaz Merced\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rocio-arreola-mendoza\"\u003eRocío Arreola Mendoza\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e¡Mira arriba! The stars belong to everyone!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¡Edición en español! Un libro ilustrado de no ficción que narra la biografía de la astrofísica Wanda Díaz Merced y cómo perder la vista no la detuvo de estudiar las estrellas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMientras crecía en Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced quería aprender todo lo que pudiera sobre las estrellas. Pero en la universidad comenzó a perder la vista. ¿Cómo podría estudiar lo que no podía ver?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWanda encontró una manera. Aprendió a escuchar las estrellas usando la sonificación, estudio que convierte los datos en sonidos. Al escuchar esas campanadas y ritmos de tambor, hizo nuevos descubrimientos sobre el universo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoy día, Wanda es una destacada defensora de la ciencia inclusiva. Ella y su amiga Amy S. Hansen colaboraron en este libro para inspirar a los niños a seguir su curiosidad sin importar los desafíos. Como insta Wanda, \"\"¡Nunca te rindas!\"\" ¡\u003ci\u003eWanda oye las estrellas\u003c\/i\u003e es la biografía ilustrada perfecta para inspirar a cualquier futuro científico con mentalidad STEM!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced wanted to learn everything she could about the stars. But in college she started losing her sight. How could she study what she couldn't see?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWanda found a way. She learned to hear the stars using sonification, which converts data into sounds. Listening to those chimes and drumbeats, she made new discoveries about the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday Wanda is a leading advocate for inclusive science. She and her friend Amy S. Hansen collaborated on this book to inspire children to follow their curiosity no matter the challenges. As Wanda urges, \"Never give up!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Spanish-language and English-language editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A truly beautiful story of determination in the face of difficulty. Highly, highly recommend.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Melinda Brady, elementary science educator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mario-y-el-agujero-en-el-cielo\"\u003eMario y el agujero en el cielo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/unlocking-the-universe\"\u003eUnlocking the Universe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/wanda-hears-the-stars-spread.jpg?v=1731092505\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-shape=\"round\" defer async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/wanda-oye-las-estrellas.jpg?v=1731422332\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/wanda-oye-las-estrellas-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1731422331\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/wanda-hears-the-stars-activity-kit.pdf?v=1746466078\"\u003eDownload the Activity Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmy S. Hansen, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmy S. Hansen is an award-winning science writer who has published more than thirty books. Her favorite part of her job is finding out the answers to mysteries. Sometimes that means interviewing people, traveling to new places, or taking things apart to see how they work. It always means reading a lot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/amy-s-hansen\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Amy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWanda Díaz Merced, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWanda Díaz Merced believes that science is for everyone! As a blind astrophysicist, she studies the stars by turning data into sound. She is a leading advocate for multisensorial data, which increases access to information, and has spoken before the UN and given TED talks about the need for more inclusive science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wanda-diaz-merced\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Wanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocío Arreola Mendoza, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocío Arreola Mendoza is the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eSea of Constellations, Paula's Patches,\u003c\/em\u003e and other picture books for children. She is also a freelance illustrator and the co-founder of Cúrcumas, a women-led creative studio. She lives with her family in northern Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rocio-arreola-mendoza\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Rocío.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicago Public Library Los mejores libros en español de 2025 selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA Schneider Family Award winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA silver medalist in the Center for Children's Literature's Biennial Premio, Mejor Libro Infantil\/Best Spanish Language Picture Book Award 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Mathical Award honor book\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eA 2026-27 Tejas Star Reading List selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis picture book biography with STEM connections and disability representation shares the fascinating story of astronomer Wanda Díaz Merced. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Díaz Merced was fascinated by the stars and chased her dream to study them all the way to college. But when she began losing her eyesight due to diabetes, she had to find a new way to see what she had dedicated her whole life to. Not one to give up when faced with a challenge, Díaz Merced threw herself into the field of sonification, where numerical astronomic datasets are turned into sound, revealing new insights into celestial activity. Mendoza’s whimsical illustrations amplify the themes of magic and discovery surrounding Díaz Merced’s work. Thorough back matter is available in both the English and Spanish versions, including notes from both authors, information about the scientific concepts discussed, a time line of Díaz Merced’s career, and sources for further reading. VERDICT Readers will walk away inspired by the world around them and Díaz Merced’s creativity and determination. 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Beto wants to play tea party with Cora, but his big sister just wants to be a pirate. To get Cora on board, Beto makes a map to a delicious hidden treasure. But Cora ends up in the wrong place! Will Cora find the treasure before Beto eats it all? A playful exploration of mapping, featuring Chicanx (Mexican American) characters and a glossary of Spanish words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. 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Beto gathers a basket of colorful berries as treasure and he creates a treasure map for Cora. Cora plays along but the first few maps need editing. Beto makes the map more accurate and clear for Cora, When Cora does find Beto in the kitchen he has already eaten all the treasure! The two gather a crew of stuffed animals to find more treasure together! Written in both English and Spanish this book highlights math concepts such as spatial awareness and perspective as well as social studies and interpersonal concepts. A great read for an elementary school classroom.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little boy’s invitation to play turns into a coding activity in this math-forward story. Cora loves to play pirates, yet Beto wants to have a tea party. 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She is the author of many picture books, including \u003ci\u003eLuna's Yum Yum Dim Sum \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGoldy Luck and the Three Pandas\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/natasha-yim\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Natasha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCory Reid, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eCory Reid\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a Black British designer and illustrator of many children's books, including \u003ci\u003ePink Trucks \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMy Mummy Marches.\u003c\/i\u003e www.coryreidillustration.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cory-reid\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Cory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eLittle Turtle resists every step of getting ready for the first day of school, from new shoes to new friends. 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Board Book sample spread\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/whose-footprint-is-that-board-spread.jpg?v=1740775984\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarrin Lunde, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarrin Lunde is the collection manager in the Division of Mammals at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC. He's written several books for children, including \u003cem\u003eWhose Footprint is That? \u003c\/em\u003eand the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book \u003ci\u003eHello, Bumblebee Bat\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eHello, Baby Beluga\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMeet the Meerkat\u003c\/i\u003e. Darrin lives near Washington, DC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelsey Oseid, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelsey Oseid illustrated \u003cem\u003eWhose Poop is That? \u003c\/em\u003eShe works in both traditional and digital mediums and often mixes the two to create her illustrations. Kelsey lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLunde (Whose Poop Is That?, 2017) turns from scat to feet in this  similarly formatted picture book. Introducing each of the seven animals are the recurring question (“Whose footprint is that?”), a visual hint featuring part of the animal, black footprints set against a white background (for easier examination), and a clue about how the footprint was made. Turning the page reveals such animals as a mountain goat, wallaroo, or snowshoe hare, all depicted in their natural settings in textured, gouache paintings. A few sentences of simple text also describe how the animal moves. For instance, a chimpanzee stands on its hind feet but uses finger knuckles for balance when it moves. Although the layout repeats for each animal, there are still plenty of “footprint” surprises, including a snake’s slithering pattern, made without feet, and a dinosaur’s fossilized print. But can an animal change its footprint? A final interactive spread lets children match ice skates, hiking boots, and other foot gear to their corresponding footprints. Finally, footnotes readers will enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho goes there?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders must guess which creatures left their distinctive tracks behind in this fact-filled book. On the verso page of each spread, the question reads \"Whose footprint is \u003cem\u003ethat?\"\u003c\/em\u003e and a clue to the maker of the print appears with a snippet of its anatomy – e.g., snout, ears, tail, feather, even, in one case, a section of a body. The recto page displays the print or prints with a sentence or two explaining how the tracks were produced. A page turn yields another spread and the answer: a portrait of the mystery animal and some interesting facts about its feet. A very ancient track maker is included, too. A tantalizing puzzle challenges kids at the end: \"Can an animal change its footprints?\" Adult readers would do well to let a few moments elapse while children ponder responses before they turn the page and reveal the answer – and another brainteaser. This charmer will hold young children's interest and will succeed one-on-one or as a group read-aloud. It will help develop vocabulary as youngsters learn new words including \"wallaroo\" and \"slithering.\" The gouache illustrations are appealing. Tracks are large enough to be seen well (and, possibly, traced with little fingers), and their makers are portrayed along with glimpses into their habitats, with furry, feathered, and scaly charms charmingly intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKids will make tracks to this one – and likely step up for repeat visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the format of Whose Poop Is THAT? (rev. 3\/17), Lunde poses the title question seven times about seven different animals in a series of four-page sequences, inviting readers to guess the makers of various footprints and impressions. Each print, rendered in shades of black and brown on a white background, is centered prominently on the right-hand page. A clue for identification comes via the accompanying text, which emphasizes the motions or actions employed to produce the print (“It was made by running on snow”; “It was made by standing in soft mud”). Additional hints to each creature’s identity are found on left-hand pages, with glimpses of an ear, tail, nose, etc., edging into the picture. For the reveal, illustrations of mountain goats, wallaroos, snowshoe hares, snakes, flamingos, chimpanzees, and even a dinosaur are accompanied by information about what part of them made the prints (variously: feet, bodies, knuckles) and the ways their physiologies allow the animals to move or balance; the seven examples are carefully chosen to represent the relationships between morphology and function. The book ends with a look at the various prints people can make with their footwear, connecting familiar human experiences with their animal equivalents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhose feet will we find in this board book? This playful guessing title invites children to solve footprint ­mysteries as they turn each page. Every clue begins with “Whose footprint is that?” and is paired with a footprint and a hint, such as “It was made by knuckle walking.” Careful observers will also spot part of the animal in the illustration. The answer appears on the next spread. “A chimpanzee’s. A chimpanzee stands flat on its hind feet. It uses its finger knuckles for balance when it moves.” The added factual details make this board book suitable for slightly older children as well. VERDICT A purchase for most libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Whose Footprint Is That? 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Wombat!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom wombat to squarebat to roundbat, and longbat—no bat is left out in this silly and sweet marsupial love story. Quirky, playful text paired with simple, humorous illustrations makes for a hilarious repeat read that both kids and parents can enjoy.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfect story time selection now in board book form, \u003cem\u003eWombat\u003c\/em\u003e will leave littlebats, middlebats, and whopperbats alike giggling and begging for . . . morebats!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/beware\"\u003eBeware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/puppy-talk-opposites\"\u003ePuppy Talk: Opposites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eWatch the Trailer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2dXrE_VfI0c?si=hp1G25Zn9uxuItpj\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/wombat-board-spread.jpg?v=1740775990\" alt=\"Wombat Board Book sample spread\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-shape=\"round\" defer async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/wombat-board-cover.jpg?v=1741976371\" alt=\"Wombat Board Book cover\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/wombat-board-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1740775986\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Bunting, author-illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Bunting is an author and illustrator with a soft spot for creating picture books for sleep-deprived, time-poor, raisin-encrusted parents (and their children). He has written and illustrated many books for children, including \u003cem\u003eHow Did I Get Here?: Your Story from the Big Bang to Your Birthday \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e The World's Most Pointless Animals.\u003c\/em\u003e Philip’s work deliberately encourages playful interaction, creating a platform for genuine engagement and fun. Philip’s books have been translated into multiple languages and published in over 30 countries around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/philip-bunting\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Philip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall in love with wombats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunting’s digitally rendered, cut-paper cartoon art depicts an adorable, squat brown animal who peers out at readers on the first page. Each page contains a simple but playful illustration of one or more wombats, set against a solidly colored background, and a short, pun-based description beneath. A daring and darling wombat does a handstand on a ball (“Acrobat”), while two others talk on cellphones (“Chit.” “Chat”). Some wombats are just plain silly, like the one eating a doughnut (“Om-nom-nombat”) or the “Fallendownaholebat” (accompanied by an illustration of the creature on its back), but others introduce basic skills. There are wombats to count (“Wombat. Twobats. Threebats. Morebats”), shapes to name (“Squarebat. Roundbat. Longbat”), and primary colors to recognize (“Redbat. Yellowbat. Bluebat”). More advanced concepts include emotions (“Happybat. Grumpybat”) and directions (“Leftbat. Rightbat”). Making the read-aloud even more fun are some internal rhymes later in the book (“Wrongbat. Songbat”). There is some potty humor—a close-up of a wombat posterior and some freshly deposited droppings (“Stinkbat”)—and adults might need to explain what a cricket bat is. A string of images at the very end of the book depicting two lovestruck wombats who form a family is especially clever and heartwarming (“Likebat. Lovebat. Thisbat. Thatbat. Madeanotherwombat”).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will go batty for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book presents playful antics that all stem from the beginning word and animal: wombat. Wombat leads to twobats, threebats, morebats, and other silly variations of wombat essence, some making more sense than others. Young children will not mind the nonsensical offerings of the author and will undoubtedly enjoy the chubby, squat transformations a wombat can go through to present all manner of bats, from grumpybat to fruit bat to numbat. Don’t know what a numbat is? Don’t worry, there is a brief definition at the end of the story. Although, students and adults alike might be left wondering which are fictional creatures and which are real. While the story does not offer complete sentences, complete thoughts and visuals are presented by the illustrations and would be perfect to explain and show students the subtle, but effective changes an illustrator can make to portray emotions and personalities. This story lacks a plot, but is chockful of silliness, amusement, and rhythm, which will bound to have readers coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoard Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-659-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-391-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 2–5\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2 \u003c\/sub\u003ex 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Board Book","offer_id":47851215421677,"sku":"46595","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47851215388909,"sku":"43914","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/wombat-board-cover.jpg?v=1741976371"},{"product_id":"3-weeks-in-the-rainforest","title":"3 Weeks in the Rainforest","description":"\n\u003ch1\u003e3 Weeks in the Rainforest\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rapid Inventory in the Amazon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jennifer-swanson\"\u003eJennifer Swanson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will this team find in three short weeks? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 22 years, a team of scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago has helped conserve 28.9 million acres of the Amazon rainforest. 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They then look at key plant and animal groups to assess the health of the ecosystem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial scientists visit villages, speaking with local people about their desires and goals for the land, as each community has developed its own way of taking care of its environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team then makes a compelling, evidence-based case for conservation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in partnership with the Field Museum, this action-packed book focuses on Rapid Inventory 30, conducted in Colombia with the help of local and Indigenous scientists and community members. Photographs from the scientists themselves give readers a glimpse into real-life fieldwork in the Amazon that will captivate STEM readers and the next generation of scientists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e★ \"Rich in detail, lively, and enthralling.\"\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-window-into-the-ocean-twilight-zone\"\u003eA Window into the Ocean Twilight Zone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/turtles-heading-home\"\u003eTurtles Heading Home!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n[TABS]\n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/3-weeks-in-the-rainforest-spread.jpg?v=1740775991\" alt=\"3 Weeks in the Rainforest sample spread\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" class=\"cvr-border-gray\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" defer data-pin-shape=\"round\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/3-weeks-in-the-rainforest-cover.jpg?v=1740775992\" alt=\"3 Weeks in the Rainforest cover\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/3-weeks-in-the-rainforest-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1740775999\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/3-weeks-in-the-rainforest-activity-kit.pdf?v=1754078618\"\u003eDownload the Activity Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Swanson, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Swanson is a science teacher and the award-winning author of more than fifty-five nonfiction books for children, including \u003cem\u003eSuper Gear: Nanotechnology and Sports Team Up; Brain Games; Save the Crash-Test Dummies; \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Footprints Across the Planet\u003c\/em\u003e. An accomplished and dynamic speaker, Jennifer has presented at national NSTA conferences, the World Science Festival, and the Library of Congress's National Book Festival. She is also the founder of KidLiteracy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving STEM literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jennifer-swanson\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Jennifer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA Chicago Public Library Best Informational Book for Older Readers 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 2026 CCBC Choices selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003eA 2026 Green Earth Book Award longlist title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eCan’t travel to study a rainforest? Read the next best thing.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis exceptionally vivid account of field science in the Andes-Amazon region is also a sensitive appreciation of the role of local communities in planning conservation of their land. Swanson doesn’t underplay the threats facing this ecosystem, but she also offers hope as she explains the work of Chicago’s Field Museum. For 20 years, the museum has sent groups of scientists who, coordinating with local experts and inhabitants, conduct inventories of the area, collecting information on the wildlife and people living there; the book focuses on the inventory conducted in 2018. A map shows the destination; chapters detail the activities of the six sub-groups of scientists surveying biology, fish, plants, reptiles and amphibians, birds, and human communities. Swanson details what’s involved with selecting the four study sites, including getting there, preparing campsites, and hauling supplies, followed by accounts of long and arduous but thrilling days of “catching, counting, and photographing” while avoiding natural and human-caused dangers. She provides specific information about the study and each site; writing in an unpretentious, conversational style, she describes how scientists preserve botanical samples, catalogue specimens, and more. Spectacular color photos of specimen close-ups, scientists and community members, and the gorgeous setting will spark excitement. Swanson’s conclusions about future preservation of the Amazon are optimistic but not unrealistic.\u003cbr\u003e \nRich in detail, lively, and enthralling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Andes-Amazon region is one of the most biodiverse and globally important stretches of land in the world. This land is also endangered, and losing this ecosystem could spell dramatic ends for countless endeavors, including access to medicine, food, and life in general. Luckily, teams of scientists and local representatives come together to provide Rapid Inventories to specific areas in order to better advocate for their protection and conservation. One such endeavor—a three-week exploration of a remote area of Colombia—is featured in this book. This informative, nonfiction text connects readers with an important and lesser-known scientific means of studying and protecting the Andes-Amazon region of the world. By focusing on one team and the individuals within it, the narrative-style text enhances the relatability of the process, allowing readers to better empathize with the actual people who do this important work. Rich blocks of text explain both what is happening in each setting and the reasons behind specific actions in a way that is relevant and approachable for upper-elementary school readers. Accompanying the text are multiple full-color photographs that transport readers to the rainforest environment. Incorporating a wealth of detail as well as supporting back matter, this title offers confident readers an informative look at a critical component of rainforest preservation.\u003cbr\u003eVERDICT: Unique in its approach to the discussion of environmental conservation, this is a compelling, important addition to nonfiction collections for older elementary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-316-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 8–12\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 80\u003cbr\u003e10 x 7\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date: October 14, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47861501198573,"sku":"43167","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/3-weeks-in-the-rainforest-cover.jpg?v=1740775992"},{"product_id":"black-hair-can","title":"Black Hair Can","description":"\n\u003ch1\u003eBlack Hair Can\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Roots of Our Roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sylvia-rodriguez\"\u003eSylvia Rodriguez\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack hair can be a crown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack hair is the crown for the African diaspora worldwide and a strong symbol of identity and beauty in a variety of communities. It's a source of pride and expression, and from the times of kings and queens has demonstrated a person's life's journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet as enslaved people, Black people had their hair taken from them as a way to remove their humanity. As African Americans struggled through history, their hair became a major source of resiliency and a way to take back their power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Hair Can\u003c\/em\u003e embraces the expansive history of Black hair and why people should proudly show off their styles—from sculpting and shaping to cornrows, Fulani braids, Afros, and more. Back matter includes a hair pattern chart showing different hair types, along with different kinds of braids and twists. 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She is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in illustration. Inspired by everyday discussions and her own curly locks, she wanted to make a book that not only showed the beauty of ethnic hairstyles, but also where they come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sylvia-rodriguez\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Sylvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBlack hair can be many things—a way to reflect beauty, to honor one’s ancestors, to evoke a spiritual connection, and to be a map to freedom. This picture book offers a look at the many ways that hair is connected to Black culture from across the diaspora, showcasing a multitude of hairstyles, including everything from afros to cornrows to Bantu knots. Digital illustrations give life to the styles which are rendered in precise detail, and a variety of skin colors are shown, reflecting the diversity of people of African descent, with vibrant colors for clothing and adornments that pop against the characters’ skin and hair. While the book mostly focuses on the beauty and love of Black hair, it also considers the significance of hair to those who survived the Middle Passage in its descriptions of how their hair was forcibly taken away and how enslaved folks used cornrows as maps to freedom. These historical scenes step away from the contemporary pages’ bright, happy color palette to more subdued hues, and the terror in the eyes of characters in these pages is palpable. This would make a compelling counterpart to Harper’s Salon Saturday, reviewed above, and as an exploration of the history and cultural importance of Black hairstyles. Backmatter covers both the CROWN Act and the history of multiple hairstyles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eGet to the roots of Black hair in this important and powerful picture book for the whole family! A brief explanation of the connection between Black hair and identity, empowerment, self-preservation, and individualism guides readers in the beginning. All of the amazing things that Black hair can be appear on the following pages. Black hair can be a connection to ancestors and the spiritual world, or a reflection of someone’s inner and outer world. Through its wide variety of styles and textures, Black hair can be an elaborate crown and a symbol of pride, power, and freedom. Black hair can still be taken away despite being an individual expression. The Crown Act of 2019 was created to help protect young Black girls and women from hair discrimination. Backmatter includes further explanations and eye-opening information. The illustrations draw the reader in and depict people of a wide range of skin colors. Truly a must-read for children and adults from any ethnic background!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-590-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 4–8\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e10\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2 \u003c\/sub\u003ex 9\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: September 16, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47861541142765,"sku":"45901","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/black-hair-can-cover.jpg?v=1740775986"},{"product_id":"charlottes-new-moccasins","title":"Charlotte's New Moccasins","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jenn-moudahi\"\u003eJenn Moudahi\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rhael-mcgregor\"\u003eRhael McGregor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy moccasins are too small! 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Stories are a common thread in her life—she writes them as an author, listens to them as a counselor, escapes into them as a reader, and allows too many at bedtime as a mom. Growing up, Jenn spent countless hours with her own mom learning to create Indigenous art, often helping to teach workshops throughout British Columbia. Jenn lives in Western Canada with her husband, two kids, and two purrfect cats. This is her first picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/author-name\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Jenn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhael McGregor, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhael McGregor is a Winnipeg-based, Métis, and Two-Spirit\/queer artist. Since stepping into storytelling in 2018, Rhael has been passionately telling stories as a writer and illustrator in hopes of all readers being able to see themselves in books. They love the winter, sweet treats, and doing beadwork for family and friends. They also illustrated \u003cem\u003eNoodin’s Perfect Day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/illustrator-name\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Rhael.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn a welcome addition to the growing collection of stories about Indigenous peoples, Charlotte has outgrown her moccasins, but her grandmother knows exactly how to remedy the problem. Like many people of the First Nations, Grandma knows how to construct a new pair, this time with Charlotte’s assistance. Step-by-step, she traces and cuts as Charlotte tells her stories. Charlotte selects leather, beads for the flower designs, and fur for the cuffs. This time Grandma does the sewing, but next time Charlotte will be ready to practice the craft that is her cultural tradition. Although the artwork is fairly generic, the story is warm-hearted. VERDICT A valuable resource, especially for libraries looking to expand their collections of books about Native American peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-496-6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 3–7\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e x 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: October 14, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47861593047277,"sku":"44966","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/charlottes-new-moccasins-cover.jpg?v=1740775992"},{"product_id":"dropbear","title":"Dropbear","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/philip-bunting\"\u003ePhilip Bunting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUp there! 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He has written and illustrated many books for children, including \u003cem\u003eWombat, How Did I Get Here?: Your Story from the Big Bang to Your Birthday, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e The World's Most Pointless Animals\u003c\/em\u003e. Philip’s work deliberately encourages playful interaction, creating a platform for genuine engagement and fun. Philip’s books have been translated into multiple languages and published in over 30 countries around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/philip-bunting\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Philip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Australian Indie Book Awards Longlist title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDon’t let gossips get the drop on you!\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a dark forest, an unseen narrator draws readers’ attention to an old gum tree that looms creepily among the clouds. A sign below echoes the narrator’s warning: “Beware! Dropbear!” And just what is a dropbear? “They say…Dropbear is mean. Dropbear is rude. Dropbear smells like stinky old food. It lingers up high…then drops from its tree. Its favorite dish? That’s you…and me!” But who is that unspecified “they”? A “little birdie” with a healthy sense of skepticism is eager to get to the bottom of things and discovers that the dropbear is just a koala in need of a good hug; those rumors were the result of ignorance and fear of the unknown, as well as a way to battle boredom. Bunting slyly infuses his text with both clever wordplay and a message about not believing gossip; educators and caregivers will find the tale a useful tool for dispelling misconceptions. The author\/illustrator’s signature mixed-media images are adorable, depicting solemn, saucer-eyed Australian creatures. With teeny-tiny fangs, the dropbear cuts a cute figure from the outset, lightening the ominous mood set by the swirling clouds and shadowy night. Bunting concludes with an author’s note about the dropbear, a mythical Australian creature said to tumble out of trees onto unsuspecting passersby.\u003cbr\u003e \nAn endearing lesson in information literacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren's Literature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDropbear is a myth--or is he? Addressing the reader directly, the narrator warns to \"Beware ...\" as the mean, rude, stinky bear is known to drop from the trees and sup upon the unexpecting. Sure, as Bunting draws him, the mythical Dropbear might just look like a somewhat grouchy koala. But all of the animals know the risks and tell the tales--all, that is, except for the birdie. She wants to know the truth. So, she bravely lands upon the Dropbear warning sign and waits. Yes, Dropbear does drop from the tree. As a cloud of stirred up dust obscures the scene on the following page, readers will be left to wonder what happened? Tension builds, and then another turn of the page shows a hug. Yes, the Dropbear of oft-swapped horror stories isn't the evil, fanged koala relative that so many Australians purport to believe. He is a loveable, cuddly old bear. With colorful illustrations made from gouache, digital collage, and a bit of duct tape, and text built on fairy tales and fears, Bunting delivers a fun, zany tale that will have young readers gasping with suspense and giggling at the humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-726-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 2–5\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e8\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e x 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: September 9, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47861636694253,"sku":"47264","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/dropbear-cover.jpg?v=1740775990"},{"product_id":"found-you","title":"Found You!","description":"\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jane-godwin\"\u003eJane Godwin\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sylvia-morris\"\u003eSylvia Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFound You!\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful examination of how powerful it can be to spend time by ourselves and recognize our autonomy, but also how important it is to know we’re never truly alone.\u003cbr\u003e\n—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHide-and-seek is fun. 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Her work is published internationally, and she has received many awards, including the Queensland Premier's Award, the Aurealis Award, a shortlisting for the CBC Book of the Year Award, and more. She lives in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jane-godwin\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Jane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSylvia Morris, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSylvia Morris grew up in Adelaide in Australia and studied math in college. She started drawing when she was a twenty-two-year-old graduate student in Perth after she found it to be a useful meditative exercise. She loves how illustrating combines analyzing and creative problem-solving plus a love of reading. She was shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia's 2023 award for new illustrator for this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sylvia-morris\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Sylvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComing soon!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eJane Godwin’s \u003ci\u003eFound You!\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Sylvia Morris, opens with a group of kids playing hide-and-seek. A boy named Archie struggles to come up with a hiding spot, eventually settling into a cupboard. The quiet pages that follow build suspense; the reader hides alongside Archie, who feels his heart beating, hears sneakers squeak on the stairs. Godwin’s text is visceral and lyrical. Archie’s “whole body listens. There’s a bird, a car, a rattle in the wall, music somewhere far away, a lawn mower.”\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tone shifts as Archie’s thoughts turn to more worrisome things, like spiders and being forgotten by his friends, while on alternating pages Morris’s art provides a warm, comforting backdrop that shows the other kids looking for him. There’s an existential quality to this moment, as if it’s Archie’s first encounter with the wonder and discomfort of solitude. When he’s finally found, he’s elated that he hasn’t been forgotten after all.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFound You!\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful examination of how powerful it can be to spend time by ourselves and recognize our autonomy, but also how important it is to know we’re never truly alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  During a game of hide-and-seek, a youngster worries that he’s concealed himself too well.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this Australian import, four kids scatter while another counts to 10 before shouting the familiar childhood phrase: “Coming! Ready or not!” Archie, a tot in a bright red pullover, sneaks into a cupboard. One by one, each child is found until only Archie is left. In his hiding spot, Archie wills himself to stay calm and not make a sound. But then the others go outside to search, and Archie’s cupboard starts to feel constricting. The house is quiet, and Archie wonders if they’ve stopped searching. “I’m still here,” he whispers. “Come back. Find me.” It’s thrilling to be the last one found, but the joyful game also has its scary moments. Many kids will relate to Godwin’s exploration of Archie’s emotional arc. Morris’ muted palette gives her artwork a serene feeling, but the layouts add dramatic tension. Several pages feature smaller panels showing hiding spots, as well as a zoomed-out look at the entire house that shows others being found. The darkness is also heightened in many scenes, with slivers of light serving as the sole saving grace in the increasingly ominous-looking cupboard. The kids have light tan skin; two (including Archie) appear to be East Asian.\u003cbr\u003e\nA gently reassuring look at the big feelings elicited by a classic childhood game. \n\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-618-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 5–9\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e11 x 9\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: September 9, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47861649965293,"sku":"46182","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/found-you-cover.jpg?v=1740775986"},{"product_id":"from-bam-to-burp","title":"From BAM! to BURP!","description":"\n\u003ch1\u003eFrom BAM! to BURP!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Carbon Atom's Never-Ending Journey Through Space and Time and YOU\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/melissa-stewart\"\u003eMelissa Stewart\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marta-alvarez-miguens\"\u003eMarta Álvarez Miguéns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou never know where a carbon atom will go next . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow a carbon atom on its incredible adventure over billions of years. It’s been part of many things—from early volcanic gases, to plants that dinosaurs devoured, to your breakfast burp!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong ago, the young Earth crashed into a smaller body called Theia. Matter blasted through space, and the carbon atom was trapped deep inside Earth until a volcano erupted, thrusting tons of ash and gases—including the carbon atom—high into the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver millions of years, the carbon atom has been part of all kinds of things, including plants and dinosaurs, eggshells and seashells, a lump of coal, and even a sheet of toilet paper! Not long ago, it became part of a towering maple tree and then a drop of maple syrup. Just imagine that the syrup ended up on YOUR pancakes and then inside your body. And when you let out a deep breath, the carbon left your lungs, met up with a blast of gas from your stomach, and  . . . BURP!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kptz.org\/2025\/10\/01\/743-from-bam-to-burp-the-role-of-carbon-in-our-world\/\"\u003eListen\u003c\/a\u003e to Melissa Stewart on \"Nature Now\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER RECOMMENDATIONS BELOW - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recommended-books\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like this book, you’ll enjoy these: \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/no-monkeys-no-chocolate\"\u003eNo Monkeys, No Chocolate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hands-on-science-matter\"\u003eHands-On Science: Matter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - START OF TABS - - - - - - - -- - - --\u003e\n[TABS] \n\u003ch5\u003eLook Inside\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"cvr-border-gray\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"From BAM! to BURP! sample spread\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/from-bam-to-burp-spread.jpg?v=1740775990\"\u003e\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" data-pin-height=\"32\" data-pin-shape=\"round\" defer async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DOWNLOADABLES BELOW - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownloadables\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-cover\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"From BAM! to BURP! cover\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/from-bam-to-burp-cover.jpg?v=1740775990\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"btn-wrapper\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/from-bam-to-burp-cover-hires.jpg.zip?v=1740775994\" class=\"product-btn\"\u003eDownload the Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Stewart, author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa Stewart is the award-winning author of more than one hundred fifty science books for children. She holds degrees in biology and science journalism. Recent books include \u003cem\u003eSummertime Sleepers: Animals That Estivate, Seashells: More Than a Home; Feathers: Not Just for Flying; \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWhale Fall: Exploring an Ocean-Floor Ecosystem.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/melissa-stewart\"\u003eRead more \u003c\/a\u003eabout Melissa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - ENTER ILLUSTRATOR BIO BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarta Álvarez Miguéns, illustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarta Álvarez Miguéns is a self-taught illustrator who lives in Spain. She has illustrated many books, including\u003cem\u003e Dinosaur Lady\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eShark Lady,\u003c\/em\u003e which was named a Best Children's Book of the Year by \u003cem\u003eParents\u003c\/em\u003e magazine and one of Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls by the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/marta-alvarez-miguens\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Marta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003eAn NPR Science Friday Best Science Book for Kids of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA 2026 Green Earth Book Award Recommended Reading book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUsing a friendly tone and speaking directly to readers, this book explains how a carbon atom that is now in a human might once have been in the body of a dinosaur. That’s a story young readers will want to know. The work opens as a small planet called Theia, containing carbon and other elements, crashes into the Earth. Over time, the carbon atom was released when a volcano erupted, and that started its voyage from Earth to tree to dinosaur to another tree to a person. It took billions of years. The book is infused with the author’s friendly and humorous tone. For example, after stating that atoms never disappear, they just move from one object or creature to another, she asks, “Want to know more? Then fasten your seat belt.” To explain how pieces of the planet Theia formed the Moon, she tells us they “thumped-bumped-clumped together.” A “Wonder Wall” raises and answers questions like these: “How much of my body is made of carbon?” and “How much of the air I exhale is carbon dioxide?” Back matter gives even more information about the carbon cycle. An author’s note explains what sparked the idea for the book. The illustrations provide color and humor and make facts about carbon atoms and their trip truly memorable. An illustrator’s note describes the delight and the challenges she faced. VERDICT Highly recommended for science and literacy programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe life and history of the carbon atom.\u003cbr\u003e\nStewart and Álvarez Miguéns presents their subjects as affable characters traveling through space and time, exploring the universe, and entering our bodies. In conversational, child-friendly language, the author defines an atom and explains how carbon atoms landed on Earth (the “BAM” of the title), rearranged themselves by joining with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, erupted from a volcano, and carried on to visit all of Earth. In one example, a carbon molecule travels through a tree leaf and joins up with oxygen and hydrogen molecules to form glucose. Eaten by a dinosaur, the carbon atom is later exhaled out into the atmosphere. Stewart digs up some fun places carbon atoms can be found, like a crab shell, a lump of coal, and even the maple syrup that smothers a stack of pancakes, which a brown-skinned child gobbles up, thereby ingesting many carbon atoms. The youngster gets a burst of energy and later emits the “BURP” of the title. Stewart’s extensive backmatter expands upon the nuts and bolts of carbon atoms, responding to questions such as “How much of my body is made of carbon?” or “Could a carbon atom that’s in my body now have spent time in a dinosaur?” ÁlvarezMiguéns’ digital illustrations depict the carbon atom with big, charming eyes and theatrically gesturing arms. She deftly spotlights the atoms as they travel and rearrange themselves.\n\u003cbr\u003eA science tale told with pizzazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-446-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 5–8\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 40\u003cbr\u003e8 x 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: October 28, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/TABS]\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47861676638445,"sku":"44461","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/from-bam-to-burp-cover.jpg?v=1740775990"},{"product_id":"just-in-case","title":"Just in Case","description":"\n\u003ch1\u003eJust in Case\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER AUTHOR\/ILLUSTRATOR INFO BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/megan-clendenan\"\u003eMegan Clendenan\u003c\/a\u003e \/ Illustrated by: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/brittany-cicchese\"\u003eBrittany Cicchese\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER HEADING BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere's treasure buried deep in a mountain at the top of the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - ENTER DESCRIPTION BELOW - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Arctic island of Spitsbergen in Norway, polar bears roam and there are no gardens, forests, or fields. 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She is the illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Kitten Story: A Mostly True Tale\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNo More Señora Mimí\u003c\/em\u003e. When Brittany isn't sketching or writing, you can find her working at the library, reading a good fantasy or sci-fi book, or hiking around the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Brittany lives in Denver, Colorado. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/illustrator-name\"\u003eRead more\u003c\/a\u003e about Brittany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - ENTER AWARDS \u0026 HONORS BELOW - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn Orbis Pictus Award winner!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn NSTA-CBC Best STEM Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book of 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 2026 CCBC Choices selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn ALA Best Sustainability Book for Kids of 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003eA 2026 Green Earth Book Award Honor Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - ENTER REVIEWS BELOW - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eWhile much has been written about endangered animals, this story about endangered seeds will draw in young readers. It focuses on a vault in the far northern reaches of Norway, a protective space drilled into the side of a mountain. Flowing language combined with supplementary text clearly explains a modern predicament: climate change has caused crops that once thrived to fail, and farmers often choose to use the same seeds repeatedly to ensure the success of their harvests. Unused seeds can become extinct unless they are preserved for possible future use. Although there are many other seed banks, the Svalbard vault was created to house millions of seed copies from all over the world. The frigid temperature, remote location, and recognition that Norway is a peaceful country make the location ideal. Striking artwork depicts the blue and silver of the icy landscape as well as the warm colors of the distant lands from which many seeds originate. Additional resources are included as well as suggestions for young readers to participate in efforts to preserve biodiversity.\u003cbr\u003e\nVERDICT This tale has an unusual ecological theme that makes seed preservation not only an essential task, but sacred one. A must-have story for all libraries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/star-fade.gif?4673889858015672850\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDeep in the earth, protected by multiple sensors and systems, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on an icy Arctic island ensures that the “priceless treasure” of more than 580 million seeds is kept safe from extinction. In this engaging picture book, Clendenan uses simple, clear language to explain why and how the world’s seeds are being preserved at such great effort and expense. The text consists of large type, with easily read words and sentences, and with frequent accompanying boxes of information in smaller type adding more detailed information, making the book good both for reading aloud and for those who are interested in learning more at a slightly higher level. In the digital art, Cicchese uses a palette of blues, whites, and purples to show the frozen land in its beauty, contrasting it with warm colors when portraying the various locations around the world where the seeds were originally, lovingly planted and saved. The book doesn’t shy away from why we need to take such good care to protect the seeds, including threats from natural disasters and acts of war, but the tone in words and pictures remains calm and reassuring. Back matter includes further information on the topic, an author’s note, and well-chosen resources for kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn Svalbard, Norway, lies buried treasure.\u003cbr\u003e\nWorries about climate change, war, and extinction led to the construction of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Here, on an Arctic island, in “the belly of a mountain,” duplicates from seed banks around the world are stored, preserved for the future, should the need for them arise. Clendenan carefully outlines the purpose and creation of this protected collection. Her relatively simple text is accompanied by sidebars offering more detail on the challenges of transporting seeds, the difficulty of constructing the vault (workers had to be vigilant for roaming polar bears), and more. Ciccese’s appealing illustrations signal the Arctic cold with shades of blue; a diverse workforce is bundled up against the frigid temperatures. In scenes depicting warmer climates, reds, greens, and browns abound as an equally diverse set of humans collect seeds, plant them, and enjoy the crops. Clendenan stresses that this is a truly international project: “Inside the vault, a walk down the aisles becomes a walk through the world.” Younger readers may not entirely understand the need for the collection but will surely be engaged by the process; construction enthusiasts will especially appreciate the spreads focusing on the machines from around the world brought to this isolated place to bore into the mountain. Even the seed packets are designed to be nearly indestructible. \n\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating tale of conservation at its most creative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe critical importance of seed-saving is the focal point of this interesting picture book profile of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and the “priceless treasure” it protects. Outlining the development of the remote vault, from planning and construction to the logistics of making seed deposits, early narration carefully balances context (“Seeds are...\/ history.\/ And they are the future”) and utility (“Seeds need a safe,\/ just in case”), while inset boxes provide facts. Cicchese’s digital artwork takes the blended appearance of oil pastels across documentary-style scenes (of a family growing produce, a construction crew toiling). Clendenan’s tone turns wonder-filled as text concludes with recognition of the global service Svalbard provides “for you, for me,\/ for everybody.” Characters are portrayed with various skin tones. Back matter includes an author’s note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c!-- - - - - - - - - - - - ENTER DETAILS BELOW - - - - - - - - - - - --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-1-62354-480-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 6–8\u003cbr\u003ePage count: 32\u003cbr\u003e11 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication date: October 14, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n[\/TABS]","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47864766562541,"sku":"44805","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0101\/files\/just-in-case-cover.jpg?v=1765393771"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.charlesbridge.com\/collections\/new-releases.oembed?page=7","provider":"Charlesbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}