Collection: Children

This Jane Adams award winner is an in-depth examination of the Emmett Till murder case, a catalyst of the Civil Rights Movement.

"Crowe pays powerful tribute to a boy whose untimely death spurred a national chain of events."--Publishers Weekly

The kidnapping and violent murder of fourteen-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 was and is a uniquely American tragedy. Till, a black teenager from Chicago, was visiting family in a small town in Mississippi, when he allegedly whistled at a white woman. Three days later, his brutally beaten body was found floating in the Tallahatchie River.

In clear, vivid detail Chris Crowe investigates the before-and-aftermath of Till's murder, as well as the dramatic trial and speedy acquittal of his white murderers, situating both in the context of the nascent Civil Rights Movement. This reissued edition includes a chapter of additional material--including uncovered details about Till's accuser's testimony--this book grants eye-opening insight to the legacy of Emmett Till.

Spend time with your favorite Princess friends as you look, find, count, and spot differences in more than 100 busy royal scenes. Lots of Look and Find encourages focus, exploration, and hours of fun!

A collection of 101 nursery rhymes and sing-along songs for kids with pictures included. The collection contains traditional nursery rhymes, such as Baa Baa Black Sheep, Do You Know the Muffin Man, Hickory Dickory Dock, Humpty Dumpty, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Ring A-Round the Roses, This Old Man, and many more. Sing-along to songs and lullabies, such as B-I-N-G-O, Good Night Sleep Tight, Hokey Pokey, Hush Little Baby, If You're Happy and You Know It, Lullaby and Goodnight, One Two Buckle My Shoe, The Wheels on the Bus, and many more. A great read for adults and children alike. For the adults it will bring back many childhood memories which you can share with your children.

2015 REVERE Award Finalist, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers! A 2015 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12! It's fun to toss maple seeds up in the air and watch them spin down to the ground like nature's own helicopters. This book prompts inquisitive kids to learn about these marvels of aerial engineering, including their real name (no, not whirlybird), the work they do for maple trees, and how to uncover the little trees waiting to sprout from the seeds. Next Time You See a Maple Seed is a mini class in how tall trees grow from these tiny, twirling winged fruits. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena, such as maple seeds, Moon phases, pill bugs, fireflies, seashells, and sunsets. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website.

An action-packed and hilarious animal fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer, "this new series stunner" (Kirkus starred review) will thrill fans of Warriors and Spirit Animals.

Caldera has forever been divided into the animals who walk by night and those who walk by day. Nightwalker panthers, like young Mez and her sister, have always feared daywalkers as creatures of myth and legend.

Then Mez discovers that she can enter the daylight world, and she rushes to discover what it means to cross the Veil--and the extent of her newly uncovered magical powers--before a reawakened evil threatens everything she's ever known.

Now, with an unlikely group of animal friends--including a courageous bat, a scholarly tree frog, and an anxious monkey--Mez must unravel an ancient mystery and face her greatest fears, if they are to have any hope of saving their endangered rainforest home.

But can a panther cub with a dangerous secret and a band of misfits truly stand against an ancient evil?

• A World Divided: In the rainforest of Caldera, a magical Veil separates the creatures of the day from the creatures of the night. To cross it is forbidden.
• A Panther with a Secret: Young panther Mez is a nightwalker, but she discovers she can enter the world of daylight--a magical ability that could get her exiled from her family forever.
• Unlikely Heroes: To save her home from a rising darkness, Mez must team up with a courageous bat, a scholarly tree frog, and an anxious monkey.
• An Epic Quest Adventure: Perfect for young readers who love talking animals, magic, and a perilous journey to save the world, this is a thrilling start to a new fantasy series.

One of the biggest adaptations made by some animals is to live and work together as a group to ensure their survival. This intriguing book shows how social animals communicate and interact with members of their own species. Elephants, dolphins and orcas, monkeys, apes, lions, and wolves, educate their young, work together to find food, and take care of their group members. Smaller animals that work together in microsocieties include termites, ants, bees, and wasps. Students will have fun comparing their own social groups to those found in nature. Fascinating photographs accompany thought-provoking questions and activities. Teacher's guide available.

This bestselling first book in the Tapper Twins series is a hilariously authentic showcase of what it's like to be in middle school in our digitally-saturated world, told as a colorful "oral history" with photos, screenshots, text messages, chat logs, and online gaming digital art.

Twelve-year-old twins, Claudia and Reese, who couldn't be more different...except in their determination to come out on top in a vicious prank war. But when the competition escalates into an all-out battle that's fought from the cafeteria of their New York City private school all the way to the fictional universe of an online video game, the twins have to decide if their efforts to destroy each other are worth the price. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly declared "This uproarious series opener... is packed with both laugh-out-loud moments and heart."

Don't miss the further adventures of the Tapper Twins in The Tapper Twins Tear Up New York, The Tapper Twins Run for President, and The Tapper Twins Go Viral.

Sadko the musician loved his city of Novgorod, the richest and most free in all Russia. With its great feasts, its white stone churches, its merchant visitors from many lands, Sadko felt there was no better place to be. Yet he was lonely too, for the rich young ladies who danced to his music would never favor anyone so poor.

One night he takes his twelve-string gusli and goes alone to play by the River Volkhov. Suddenly from the water rises the Sea King, who invites the astonished musician to play at his underwater palace. But how will Sadko get there? And how will he get back? And will he want to return at all, when he meets the Sea King's lovely daughter?

One of the most popular legends of Russia, Sadko's story is found in medieval epic ballads, as well as in a popular opera by Rimsky-Korsakov. It is retold here in elegant prose, complemented by the entrancing illustrations of a modern Russian master.

TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS -- A READER'S THEATER SCRIPT FOR THIS BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN AARON'S BOOK "FOLKTALES ON STAGE" OR ON AARON'S WEB SITE.

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Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of "The Baker's Dozen," "The Sea King's Daughter," "The Monkey King," and many more children's books. His stories have appeared often in Cricket magazine, while his Web site is known internationally as a prime resource for folktales, storytelling, and reader's theater. Once a professional storyteller, Aaron specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature, which have won him honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the American Folklore Society.

Gennady Spirin, with a style he describes as "fairy-tale realism," is one of the world's most esteemed children's illustrators. His honors include five gold medals from the Society of Illustrators, the Golden Apple from the Bratislava International Biennial, First Prize at the Bologna and Barcelona international book fairs, and four appearances on the New York Times list of Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year. Born and trained in Russia before moving to the United States, Gennady already knew well the legend of Sadko and welcomed the chance to contribute his sumptuous art to this retelling.

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HONORS

1997 New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books of the Year

1998 American Library Association Notable Children's Books

1998 NCSS/CBC Notable Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies

1997 Aesop Accolade, American Folklore Society

1998 Honor Title, Storytelling World Awards

1997 Cincinnati Enquirer Best Illustrated Children's Books

American Bookseller Pick of the Lists

Starred review, Publishers Weekly

Featured on "CBS This Morning"

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"Emotionally authentic prose and jewel-like illustrations make this an exquisite volume. . . . [A] mood of eloquent enchantment." -- Publishers Weekly, Aug. 25, 1997, starred review

"Exquisite." -- The New York Times Book Review, Oct. 26, 1997

"Knock-your-socks-off beautiful. . . . Will stay in a family's library forever." -- Valerie Lewis, "CBS This Morning," Dec. 11, 1997

"Retains the flavor of Old Russia. . . . A fascinating spin on mermaid/human interaction." -- Denise Anton Wright, School Library Journal, Dec. 1997

"The telling is descriptive yet very accessible. . . . The pictures are gorgeous and resplendent with extraordinary details." -- Stephanie Zvirin, American Library Association Booklist, Nov. 15, 1997

If Jane and Mark and Katharine and Martha had stopped to think, they might have ordered magic by the pound, or by the day, or even the halves - the way they had known it before in a book called "Half Magic." But they didn't stop to think and as a result find themselves with a whole lakeful of magic. Extraordinary and unexpected things happen as they learn to tame the magic with the unwilling assistance of a sly old turtle. Eventually, in an effort to help their stepfather, Mr. Smith, save his failing bookstore, the children find themselves involved with Ali Baba's forty thieves. By the end of the vacation the children really are able to help Mr. Smith - and in a most surprising way.

When Jon wins a free vacation, he heads to the beach with Liz, Garfield, Odie, and Nermal for two weeks of fun in the sun. But will a super storm, a scary shark sighting -- and an even scarier snack shortage -- ruin the trip?

Beginning readers' favorite little yellow puppy is ready to help his neighbor feed her pets!

From guinea pigs and fish to kittens and puppies, each animal gets their own special food. Everyone wants to play, too! But what happens when playtime gets in the way of mealtime? Biscuit will have to find a new way to make sure everyone gets what they need!

Biscuit Feeds the Pets is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.

Flat
Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this thrilling
fifteenth book in the renowned Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures chapter book
series, the Lambchops visit the Big Apple, New York City!

Stanley Lambchop has been invited to New York City to take part in an International Declaration of Friendship at the United Nations! But before anyone signs the declaration, the group goes on a whirlwind tour of New York City.

What should be an adventure quickly turns scary when Stanley and his new friend Ian get separated from their group. But Stanley and Ian manage to find the fun in their situation, traveling around Manhattan: through the subway, across Times Square, and--finally--to the top of the Empire State Building.

But at the end of the day, Stanley and Ian are still on the search to find their families and friends before it's time to sign the Declaration of Friendship. Will they meet up with their group before it's too late?

This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating
facts about New York City! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book
is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure,
plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast! Don't
miss any of Flat Stanley's worldwide adventures!

A new hilarious, honest, and hopeful novel from the author of Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie

It's not easy being Claire. (Really.)Claire's life is a joke . . . but she's not laughing. While her friends seem to be leaping forward, she's dancing in the same place. The mean girls at school are living up to their mean name, and there's a boy, Ryder, who's just as bad, if not worse. And at home, nobody's really listening to her -- if anything, they seem to be more in on the joke than she is.Then into all of this (not-very-funny-to-Claire) comedy comes something intense and tragic -- while her dad is talking to her at the kitchen table, he falls over with a medical emergency. Suddenly the joke has become very serious -- and the only way Claire, her family, and her friends are going to get through it is if they can find a way to make it funny again.

Now in a special hardcover edition with foil on the cover!

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood!

Daniel gets scared when a storm hits the Neighborhood and learns to look for people who can help in this relatable story based on an episode of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.

Daniel learns an important lesson that is also a beloved quote from Mister Rogers: "Look for the helpers." When something bad happens, whether it's a bad storm, natural disaster, or anything scary, Daniel learns that if you look closely, you will always find good people helping out those in need. This storybook is perfect to share with little ones who need a helping hand to understand their feelings, and will also inspire them to be helpers in their neighborhood, just like Daniel Tiger!

This book includes a special backmatter section with more information about helpers, like firefighters, how to prepare for the unexpected, make an emergency kit, and ideas to inspire kids to be helpers--and stay safe--every day!

(c) 2026 The Fred Rogers Company. All Rights Reserved.

Bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein exposes the big money and back-room deals that pervade college-basketball recruiting in this fast-break young adult novel.

Terrell Jamerson is the #1 high school basketball player in the country. His team is poised to win State, top colleges are lining up to give him scholarships, and everyone says he could play in the NBA tomorrow. But it only takes one false step to lose everything.

Danny Wilcox is Terrell's best friend and teammate, and a top prospect himself, but these days it seems like everyone wants to get close to Terrell: the sneaker guys, the money managers, the college boosters. They show up offering fast cars, hot girls, and cold, hard cash. They say they just want to help, but their kind of help could get Terrell disqualified.

Danny and Terrell better keep their eyes on the ball if they hope to last the season.

John Feinstein has been praised as "the best writer of sports books in America today" (The Boston Globe), and he proves it again in this fast-paced novel.

"Thorough and suspenseful; a must-read for those interested in basketball and the dealings surrounding the sport." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred