Abuela's Letter is a beautiful story that addresses loss and grief within a Latin family where a young girl is challenged by the death of her grandmother and discovers letter-writing as a way to cope and connect with her loved one's passing. Alma's favorite days are when her big family gathers at Abuela's house. Tios take siestas while tias tell ......
'You're not in a hurry today. Stop for a moment, and look up. The sky is so big and so blue. It's a beautiful, blue sky morning.' Eunny wakes up slowly. She gets out of bed, goes to the window to look out at the busy street, and then heads downstairs. Soon it's time for school. Eunny and Mama step out into the crisp day, but they don't rush. ......
Follow along as adopted siblings Harper and Wyatt confront what it means to be "real" family in this supportive and heartwarming story. "So he's not your real brother." When adopted siblings Harper and Wyatt hear this, they start to question what it means to be a real sibling. They share experiences and emotions, and they help each other out ......
Twelve-year-old Luca Verani has his future all mapped out: who needs school when hes going to take over his familys ice cream cafe? But then his aunt announces shes selling the struggling business and Luca realises that his nonnas memory is disappearing. Plus, hes starting high school and one of his best friends Sitara is being targeted by ......
Esma is excited to be visiting family in Morocco for the summer. She cant wait to explore the souk -- a giant market full of incredible acrobats, delicious-smelling spices, and cheeky monkeys. But while Esma is being charmed by swaying snakes, she loses track of Mama and Auntie Fatima. Esma is lost! With the help of the souks lively ......
Harper discovers that the addition of a new baby to the family does not mean there is less love to go around, but instead there is more to share. When Dad and Daddy adopt a new baby, Harper is excited to be a big sister for the first time. She picks out a stuffed animal just for her baby brother and practices holding a doll in case Dad and ......
Helps children understand the divorce of same-sex parents and how a child's living situation may change. The book sensitively portrays the challenges of moving from one house with both parents to two houses, and offers reassurance on many questions and feelings readers may have after their parents divorce.
Harper is going to her first family reunion! She meets so many people. There's her second cousin Noah. And her cousin Lisa, who lives with her husband and stepkids. The there's Great Aunt Trudy who is raising her grandkids. And so many more! Dad and Daddy tell her they're all part of the same family, but they're all so different!
Investigates social parents - people who function as parents but who may not be recognized as such in the eyes of the law What makes a person a parent? Around the world, same-sex couples are raising children; parents are separating and re-partnering, creating blended families; and children are living with grandparents, family friends, and ......
Yuna and her family have just moved to the United States, and she doesn't speak English yet. At first, her attempts to catch the attention of the neighborhood kids get lost in translation, but when she shows that she can do something very special with paper, a whole new world unfolds.
When a young girl's fish-wrestling, spider-wrangling mom becomes an illness-fighting mom, they explore together what it means to be strong, brave, and fierce.
Arthur hasn't been doing his homework and is worried about his parents finding out. He tells a lie, but then something strange happens... Find out how Arthur's life is turned upside down, as his lies start to become true! This is a simple, fun story which also helps children aged 4-8 to explore why usually, it's best to face even tricky truths.
Mabel's new living situation now that her parents have split has her feeling topsy-turvy, but a weekend caring for the class pet helps her realize that having two homes isn't such a bad thing after all.
When Priya moves from India to America, she finds a way to share Diwali with her new neighbors. Even though the celebration is different in a new place, it's still Diwali.
A timely and thoughtful story that depicts the life of two children thrust into homelessness, as they move out of their house to a motel, to a shelter, and finally another more permanent home. Throughout the duo is challenged by uncomfortable new places and inquiries from strangers, but ultimately never lose their optimism or determination.
When Scorch turns up to the team tryouts for the Cannonball Cup, he never imagines he can make the team. But after he stops a runaway ball, he is the talk of the town. Will the fireball fox be the next top shot, and who will be left off the SOS team?
When a family of hamsters are shipwrecked, the Scallywags help by raising money with a costume parade. But every costume The Big Chipper tries to make is a disaster! How will the salty seagull feel when he discovers Deluchio’s cool costume?
When Owen Undersea hears about the surprise birthday party, he wonders why he wasn’t invited. All the other Scallywags have invitations. Can the shy little octopus find a way into the party or will he miss the big surprise?
When Mischief McScruff’s schoolbag disappears on a farm excursion, the detective dog goes searching for clues. Can Mischief solve the mystery of the muddy footprints? And what priceless treasure is hidden in his bag?
Lin makes tofu with her grandma and discovers that patience brings a whole universe together in a simple dish made by a modern Chinese American family.
When Nora Nibblesworth sees the poster for the model ship competition, she knows she can win first prize. But when it becomes a group project, everything starts going wrong! Can Nora get along with her teammates or will their entry end up as one big mess?
When Benny Banana Peel is invited to a superstar singing weekend with Madam Melody, he thinks he is dreaming. But when the other students choose to learn opera singing, Benny is faced with a big decision. Will he follow his heart or follow the crowd?
This lively story will leap into the hearts of kids and their grandparents alike as it celebrates intergenerational relationships in rhyming text. Nana can make any object a dancing partner. This fun story is filled with the movement, energy, and laughter that comes when kids dance with their grandparents.
When Hook Hand Horace is asked to help Old Fetch for a week, he wonders what chores he will be doing. But after failing his very first task, the tiny rat decides to do things the sneaky way. Will Horace’s little lies lead to a whole lot of trouble?
When the SOS Lifesaving Day is held on a pirate ship, Flick Foulweather wants to run down the gangplank and hide. The ocean terrifies her. Especially the sharks! Can the black cat face her fears and perform the rescue of her life? Welcome to the School of Scallywags (SOS), a boarding school for young pirates where each new day is an adventure ......
This sweet, rhyming bedtime lullaby is a calming ode to nature as a loving family embraces their child as night falls and dream time begins. From rivers to eagles, to lions and lambs, to leaves and rain, and to stars and the moon, the soothing sounds of the world become the inspiration for a loving night of restful sleep for a weary baby. This ......
If your grown-ups bring home a small monster, er, baby, don't panic. Just send it back! A young girl can't believe it when her parents bring home a drooling, screaming, grabbing monster.
It's hard for some kids to wait for something that they really want! In this lively, rhyming picture book, twins Dell and Pete face a series of humorous choices that test their ability to stay strong in the face of temptation.
Calvin is in foster care, and he wants to trust someone, anyone, but is afraid to open his heart. He has lived in a lot of houses, but he still hasn't found his home. When he moves in with Maggie, she shows him respect, offers him kindness, and makes him see things in himself that he's never noticed before.
Oh no! Pooka knocked down her big sister Bunni's pillow castle! Pooka needs to fix it before Bunni returns. Even though she's small, Pooka uses her imagination, creativity, and perseverance to figure out how to build an even better castle. This clever story highlights sibling bonding and how big sisters can learn a lot from their little sisters!
Toddlers expecting a new addition to the family don't know exactly what will happen, and it can be confusing and emotionally challenging. Through the introduction of the new sibling, to the incorporation of it into daily life, toddlers will be reassured that while things will be different, mom and dad still love them just the same.
Being a big brother may not be so bad. This charming story about a new addition to the family will help older siblings appreciate their expanded family.
Follow a young girl as she works with her abuela and her grandma to create a wonderful birthday present for her brother that celebrates her multicultural family and honors both sides and generations of her family. This follow up to the award winning Marvelous Maravilliso: Me and My Beautiful Family is a must-read for all families.