Emile is not shy--he is quiet. Emile may seem timid and shy on the outside, but on the inside he is bustling with imagination. While grown-ups and even other kids may see Emile as the shy kid who doesn't raise…

Life for Louisa June is changing in big swells, like storm currents in her tidewater Virginia. Days after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, Hitler declared war on the US, unleashing U-boat subs to attack American ships. Suddenly, the…

Bold Words for Black Women honors fifty modern leaders who have dared to raise their voices and persevere through hardship and injustice to become revolutionaries and dreamers, artists, and creators. Featuring women like musical powerhouse Beyonce Knowles-Carter, tennis great Serena Williams,…

We are curious, strong, and fierce. We are creators, explorers, and seekers. We can climb, leap, and run...We are wild. Dorien Brouwers's gloriously illustrated ode to the kindred spirits of children and animals celebrates our universal, unbreakable bonds with Mother…

For as long as Molly can remember, it's always just been her and Dad. Dad, who likes to splash in the pool, who likes to spin at the park, who bakes the best cookies around. But that was before Dad…

Isn't the blue ocean beautiful? But when a storm hits, the waves roar and rage. Mayday! Mayday! Can anyone help? One rescue leads to another in this charming story of friendship, revealing that care for the ocean and its inhabitants can lead…

Meet a whale named Whale. She spends most of her time dreaming of a day when she'll have real friends, not just rock friends. One day Whale decides to throw a tea party...and it changes everything, especially when Quail and…

Britta visits her two favorite trees, Apple and Magnolia, every day. Though she can't explain it, she's sure they are best friends! then one day, Magnolia's branches start to droop. Is there anything Britta--or Apple--can do to help? Inspired by…

The Bad Seed loves his library book--but can he keep it forever? Find out in this humorous story perfect for young readers who, like the Bad Seed, enjoy a really good book.

It was not a hare holiday. But Rabbit wanted to give his Nana a gift anyway. Rabbit knows nana will love anything he brings her, but he wants this gift to be extra special. As he travels through forests and…

Does every friendship have an end? Eleni is the kind of person who's always had a BFF-an automatic, guaranteed by-her-side person--at home, at school, and at camp. And since before she was even born, her very best friend has been…

Olivia is an indoor cat. She is a brave adventurer, a tireless traveler, and a fearless explorer. A trailblazer like Olivia is never afraid. Not even of facing the big uncertain world outside. Right, Olivia? Olivia...? Uh-oh...

It's Dat's first day of school in a new country! Dat and his Mah made a long journey to get here, and Dat doesn't know the language. To Dat, everything everybody says--from the school bus driver to his new classmates--sounds…

Born in 1738, Mary Katharine Goddard came of age in colonial Connecticut as the burgeoning nation prepared for the American Revolution. As a businesswoman and a newspaper publisher, Goddard paved the way for influential Revolutionary media. Her remarkable accomplishments as…

One warm spring day, Derwood Goat plants a garden, patiently tending to it with care. On that very same day, he notices a dandelion puff. It is too early in the season for weeds, but Derwood doesn't like to take…

Where land becomes sky and sky becomes sea, I first saw the whale and the whale first saw me... A child joins a friendly whale for a magical journey of discovery. They sail the blue ocean, dance with dolphins, and…

Mirabelle lives with her family in the backyard of a piano teacher, and she is quickly intrigued by Mr. Starek's newest pupil. Michael Jin is an eleven-year-old keyboard sensation, but lesson after lesson, he refuses to play. with the prestigious…

The most important thing to do before bedtime is sing the unicorn lullaby. Unicorns love to prance and dance the day away. But it's exhausting! Now it's time for unicorns to brush their manes, fluff their pillows, and read a…

Discover where it all began...Meet Luigi Lemoncello before he was the World's Greatest Game Maker! Thirteen-year-old Luigi has a knack for games and puzzles, but sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against him. Until a carnival arrives in…

Loincloths! Corsets! Chickens! Did you know that the oldest pair of underwear ever discovered was found frozen in a block of ice? Or that Henry VIII's wives used to wear underwear on their heads? Have you ever wondered what underwear…

When you're a bear who is easily scared, you don't have many friends. Fortunately, Bear has one, Rabbit, who happens to be very brave. One day, Rabbit urges Bear to face his fears, and they embark on an adventure together.…

When Joy needs a project to fill up her summer days, she seeks out her grandfather to help. Together they decide to fix up an old bicycle for Joy. Little by little, the two find everything they need to transform…

Injustice? Nefarious plots? Threats to society? The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck are there to thwart them! the first living creatures ever to ride in a hot-air balloon were a sheep, a rooster, and a duck. But not just…

An old man lives alone...until one day, when he goes to feed the squirrels, he discovers a kitten under his hat! The old man names him Hat, and they quickly become best friends and do everything together--except every afternoon, when…

Throughout history, women have been told that science isn't for them. They've been told that they're not smart enough, or that their brains just aren't able to handle it. This book introduces readers to women scientists who didn't listen to…

Young Ben sets out to explore the river equipped with a study boat, some sample collection gear, and his scientific curiosity. along the way he meets a black bear taking a swim, a moose all wobbly and slim, a goose…

Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota...until now. Her mom's plan is to stay for just a couple of weeks, while Maizy's grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last chance (where she…

Mama opened our bedroom door, interrupting the night-time darkness. "Wake up you two," she whispered. "Let's go, so we get there on time." In the middle of the night, two children are awakened by their parents to begin a special…

On September 8, 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a hurricane was coming. But they didn't expect the storm to be so powerful or cause so much damage. Will you find a way to survive the storm and write…

The creators of Brains On!, the award-winning science podcast for kids, present a humorous, fact and fun filled look at the effects of plastic on Earth and how young readers can help protect their planet.