★ Reminiscent of Junie B. Jones. Illustrations by Ogawa evoke Raina Telgemeier vibes and bring funny scenes of this charming read by Button to vivid life.” Publishers Weekly, starred review In Brianna Banana: Helper of the Day, nine-year old Brianna is convinced she will finally make a friend in her class …
★ “Readers will root for Brianna, while perhaps understanding why she has so few friends. A flawed but sympathetic character worthy of readers’ love.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review In Lana Button’s new chapter book, nine-year-old Brianna is convinced she will finally make a friend in her class if she is …
A moving, thoughtful meditation on life and loss.” Kirkus Reviews In Kathy Stinson’s new picture book The Rock and the Butterfly, a butterfly finds peace in the memories left behind by its friend, the rock. Hear from the author on what inspired this meditative book and what she hopes readers …
Explore picture books in Spanish that foster resilience through engaging stories. These books highlight the power of friendship, the warmth of family moments, and the joy of sports, offering young readers courage and inspiration to enjoy their daily activities. Mi corazón se llena de alegría A picture book that celebrates …
The first-grade blues I have only a few memories from my early years at school. Once, I was chosen to check the weather and pin a rain cloud to the board (it rains a lot in the Pacific Northwest); another time, I collected snails with my friend Jennifer and made …
Looking for bilingual books to support Spanish learning? From stories that celebrate happiness to tales that encourage empathy and kindness, these bilingual titles are created to support both children’s learning and emotional development, helping them to appreciate the richness of both languages through engaging stories. Books for PreK–K My Heart Fills …
