Collection: Children

The idea for this book came to me while receiving chemotherapy treatments. My implanted Medi-Port made a very scary situation far less frightening and far less painful. To me, my port looked like a little mouse, so I imagined it as a friend who was there to help me whenever I needed it.

May this book bring a smile to all who read it, and to all who need it.

Somali bilingual edition. What is a bridge? Rosa and her friends investigate, using critical thinking and the objects found on the beach around them. There are many kinds of bridges but not all of the ones they make are sturdy! Can they apply what they have learned when Rosa's pet dog finds himself stranded?

A is for Andy.

B is for Billy.

And C is for a whole community of ducks!

The ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is a playful alphabet book that brings early learning to life through twenty-six lively duck characters set in one of Portland, Maine's most beloved parks.

Each letter introduces a duck and a simple, action-filled moment-perfect for building letter recognition, vocabulary, and early reading confidence. With expressive illustrations and gentle humor, the book keeps young readers engaged while encouraging curiosity and observation.

Designed for pre-K through grade 3, The ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park is ideal for shared reading at home, classroom instruction, and story time. Educators and parents alike will appreciate its clear focus on the alphabet, strong sense of place, and celebration of community and individuality.

A joyful introduction to the ABCs-one duck at a time.

Dive headfirst into the history of environmental activism in the Hudson River watershed and learn how you can help organizations like Riverkeeper protect clean water around the globe!

Every inch of the United States is in a river's watershed. But in 1966, one of our most important watersheds was dying. Dead fish washed up on the Hudson River's shores, and the once-clear water reeked of oil. With too much pollution to support human or animal life, America's "First River" was in too deep--until a Riverkeeper, a pioneering group of environmental activists, fought to get rivers around the globe out of troubled waters.

Nonfiction pro Nancy Castaldo showcases Riverkeeper's achievements and the intersection of science and activism. With forty striking photographs and profiles of prominent water protectors, this resource-packed text is both a deep-dive into the history of the environmental movement and a guidebook for how individuals and communities can shape its future.

● Plunge into the dirty history of America's "First River" and learn how one of America's first environmental movements changed the course of activism around the world.
● Meet trailblazers like Tracy Brown, the first female Riverkeeper, whose clean water advocacy offers a blueprint for generations of future scientists.
● Learn about groundbreaking laws like the Clean Water Act, and how the hard work of activists--including people like you--has led to modern-day legislation that will help to heal our waterways for decades to come.
● Discover surprising (and surprisingly effective!) methods for ecological conservation, like granting legal personhood to bodies of water.
● Join the movement with engaging and accessible suggestions for cleaning up your local river, whether you're finding your local river sweep, volunteering as a water tester, or small things you can do at home!
● Explore the outdoors! Complete with a list of fun Hudson River activities and annual events all around the United States, this text celebrates rivers wherever they flow--and invites you to join in on the party!

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

One unlikely champion. One quest to save the kingdom. Two knitting needles.

For lovers of Amulet comes a new full-color graphic novel for kids with an unlikely hero. Jo's life is changed forever when she is made the new Champion--the person tasked with saving the Kingdom from the insidious evil that's mysteriously taking over. She'll have to tap into her own bravery and wisdom and start on a quest through the kingdom unlike any other!

Jo is a 70-year-old woman who lives in a quiet life in her village, with just her knitting needles and nature to keep her company. But when a mystical guardian knocks on her door one day, Jo is tasked as the new Champion. With help from her snarky friend Roy--whose goals seem to suspiciously align perfectly with hers--she'll have to do what no other champion has been able to do: save the Kingdom (and her family) from certain demise.

Featuring the exclusive, never-before-published ending to the popular online story, Kingdom Unraveled is an original graphic novel packed with humor and heart!

Beginning with Thomas Jefferson's rough draft for the Declaration of Independence, events in the years around 1776 saw the struggle for the United State's freedom as a new country. In Year of Independence, 1776, Genevieve Foster uses a horizontal history to write of this explosive, important period. She deals with events in America, sometimes presented to children in other history books as though they were all that was taking place, in a perspective with events in other countries across the globe.

The world was becoming intertwined, Benjamin Franklin was in France to watch the first men ride in a balloon, the real start of aviation. During this era British and U.S. attempts to establish friendly trade relations with China meet with some success. And these were the years of Captain James Cook's explorations in the Pacific.

As a world history book, 1776, imparts a broad international picture of the times, its leaders, its culture, its science and politics. With two-color maps and pictures by the author, 1776 provides a vivid first history for the younger reader.

Set out on an adventure as you color in Grogu, the Mandalorian, and other Star Wars characters in this coloring and activity book with 4 twistable crayons!

In a galaxy far, far, away, there is one character who loves to snack: Grogu! Join Grogu and the Mandalorian on their many exciting adventures as they snack their way through this action-packed activity book! With coloring pages, puzzles, mazes, and galactic snacks, young fans will have a blast exploring the galaxy alongside their favorite little Force-sensitive character.

Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Greenwild, all four books in the New York Times bestselling middle grade fantasy adventure series about the quirky inhabitants of a magical house are now available together in one paperback boxed set!

Nine is an orphan pickpocket determined to escape her life in the Nest of a Thousand Treasures where she's one of many thieves only valued for what they can steal. When she lifts a house-shaped ornament from a mysterious woman's purse, she knocks on its tiny door and watches it grow into a huge, higgledy-piggledy building.

Inside, Nine meets the eccentric people who call the magical house their home: Dr. Spoon the alchemist, Flabberghast the young wizard and competitive hopscotch-er, and Eric the troll housekeeper with a strong emotional attachment to his feather duster. For years, they have been desperate to end the curse on the house that prevents them from leaving. After years of having only herself to count on, prickly Nine doesn't have an altruistic bone in her body and should be the very last choice for anyone looking for a hero, but she's the only one around.

From curses to witches to other magical buildings, Nine uses her street smarts to uncover more about the perils and pitfalls of magic, the bizarre but perhaps loveable makeshift family living in the house...and herself.

This fantastical paperback boxed includes:
The House at the Edge of Magic
The Tower at the End of Time
The Bookshop at the Back of Beyond
The Lighthouse at the World's End

George Morrison, a skilled Ojibwe artist, grew up on the shores of Lake Superior, and by the age of nine was known for his drawing and creative talents. He graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and went on to create paintings and sculptures that were exhibited in galleries nationally. One of his sculptures was installed at the White House. From painting to traveling and teaching other artists, learn all about the life of modernist artist Morrison.

Furry friends can be great friends--and helpers too! Alongside Sesame Street friends, readers will discover different ways animals can offer care and support, including therapy animals as well as animal pals.

Meet soccer superstar Lionel Messi! He's won 12 pro league titles, and in 2022, he helped lead Argentina to a World Cup win. Find out more about the greatest soccer player of all time!

Vikings were raiders who stole land and riches, but they were also farmers and explorers. Uncover experts' theories about why Vikings started raiding, where they were from, where they traveled to, and more. Discover the secrets of the Viking Age from beginning to end.

Civilizations have existed around the world for centuries. Learn about ancient peoples in the Early Civilizations series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(R) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(R) bring nonfiction topics to life!

The Maya civilization flourished for thousands of years in Mesoamerica. Learn about the lives of the people who lived there--including what they ate, the clothes they wore, and the gods they worshipped. Explore the different jobs the Maya people had and the amazing things they discovered.

Civilizations have existed around the world for centuries. Learn about ancient peoples in the Early Civilizations series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(R) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(R) bring nonfiction topics to life!

Families come in many sizes. Some have three people, and some have six. Easy-to-read text and engaging photos let beginning readers explore all kinds of families. This book pairs with the fiction book Families in Our Neighborhood.

The history of drones is as fascinating as it is complicated. Each year brings new innovations.

From the early 1900s to now, drones, or UAVs (unpiloted aerial vehicles), have been used for a wide variety of purposes, ranging from warfare to synchronized entertainment to exploring other planets like Mars. This graphic novel reveals the pivotal moments and important inventors that ushered the technology into the modern age--and beyond.

Now that the entire world knows about the Giants, a PR war kicks off to capture the hearts and minds of the people.

Mr. Crossland blames Erin and Siegfried for everything--but the kids have their own kind of message to send. Meanwhile, a young Cambodian girl named Leap discovers a latent ability to communicate with a gigantic half-buried statue made of stone. Bora, her twin brother, mocks her for fabricating a fairy tale to escape their difficult daily lives. Then Kyma the stone Giant speaks to Bora, turning the fable into reality. Will this discovery bring the twins closer together, or will it push them to the breaking point and expose the world to the dangerous greed of the Crossland Corporation?