Picture Books for Older Students

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Picture Books for Older StudentsPicture books play an important role in promoting literacy, and reading for pleasure. Older students from middlegrade to high school can also enjoy picture books that deal with more complex ideas or themes. Here is a list of

titles that will lead your students into discussions about equity, perseverance, diversity and other big ideas.

EXTRA EXTRA FAIRY-TALE NEWS FROM HIDDENBy: ALMA ADA | HardcoverISBN: 9780689825828 | Price: $18.39PICTURE BOOK

When the residents of Hidden Forest wake up and open their morning papers, they are in for a surprise. Anenormous beanstalk has mysteriously sprouted outside of Jack Blake's house, and Jack is nowhere to be found.Meanwhile, Pinocchio and Half-Chicken have set out on adventures of their own, and Tortoise and Hare are off tothe races. Will they all find their happy endings? Hidden Forest News has got the scoops. Written and laid out innewspaper format, this installment in the enchanting Hidden Forest series has received a new twist from Alma FlorAda and Leslie Tryon. All of your favorite fairy-tale characters from Dear Peter Rabbit; Yours Truly, Goldilocks;and With Love, Little Red Hen are back, but this time they are hitting the presses and making headlines!

RETURNBy: AARON BECKER | HardcoverISBN: 9780763677305 | Price: $17.60PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Wordless

Third book in a wordless trilogy that began with Journey.

QUESTBy: AARON BECKER | HardcoverISBN: 9780763665951 | Price: $18.39PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Wordless

Aaron Becker, creator of Journey, a Caldecott Honor book, presents the next chapter in his stunning wordlessfantasy. A king emerges from a hidden door in a city park, startling two children sheltering from the rain. No soonerdoes he push a map and some strange objects into their hands than he is captured by hostile forces that whisk himback through the enchanted door. Just like that, the children are caught up in a quest to rescue the king and hiskingdom from darkness, while illuminating the farthest reaches of their imagination. Colored markers in hand, theymake their own way through the portal, under the sea, through a tropical paradise, over a perilous bridge, and high inthe air with the help of a winged friend. Journey lovers will be thrilled to follow its characters on a new adventurethreaded with familiar elements, while new fans will be swept into a visually captivating story that is even richer andmore exhilarating than the first.

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JOURNEYBy: AARON BECKER | HardcoverISBN: 9780763660536 | Price: $18.39PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Wordless

A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordlesspicture book about self-determination — and unexpected friendship. A lonely girl draws a magic door on herbedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker inhand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertaindestiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set herfree. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights offancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatestand most exciting adventure of all.

IMAGINEBy: RAUL COLON | HardcoverISBN: 9781481462730 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Wordless, Diversity

An ALA Notable Book A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids A Bookpage Best Book “This fine bookprovides not only exposure to art…but also an example of a boy—a boy of color, a boy in America—with a passionfor fine art.” —The New York Times “The prosaic world of the city boy we meet…is transformed into a realm ofwonder not by a quirk of quantum physics but by exposure to fine art.” —The Wall Street Journal “A joyful,wordless exploration of artistic discovery.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review) “Colon’s latest again challengesreaders to discover inspiration through ingenious means…beautifully euphoric.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Captures the drama of a personal artistic experience and the lasting impact it can have…compelling…an irresistibleinvitation to creativity.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A delightful wordless tribute to the arts with amagical touch.” —Booklist (starred review) “Colón’s vibrant scenes make it clear that visiting works of art canbreathe magic into the everyday and inspire further creativity afterward.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Sixstarred reviews for New York Times bestselling artist Raúl Colón’s wordless picture book about a visit to themuseum and the power of art and imagination, which “hums with and jubilation” (The Horn Book, starred review).After passing a city museum many times, a boy finally decides to go in. He passes wall after wall of artwork until hesees a painting that makes him stop and ponder. Before long the painting comes to life and an afternoon of adventureand discovery unfolds, changing how he sees the world ever after.

WHERE HAPPINESS BEGINSBy: EVA ELAND | HardcoverISBN: 9780593127704 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK

Happiness is a character which comes and goes, and is sometimes hard to find, but frequently it begins with yourfamily and friends, and it can lead you home.

WHEN SADNESS IS AT YOUR DOORBy: EVA ELAND | HardcoverISBN: 9780525707189 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Mental Health

A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if itis our guest. Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, itcan seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are--an overwhelming, invisible, and scary sensation. In WhenSadness Is at Your Door, Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. She gives it a shape and aface, and encourages the reader to give it a name, all of which helps to demystify it and distinguish it from ourselves.She suggests activities to do with it, like sitting quietly, drawing, and going outside for a walk. The beauty of thisapproach is in the respect the book has for the feeling, and the absence of a narrative that encourages the reader to


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"get over" it or indicates that it's "bad," both of which are anxiety-producing notions. Simple illustrations that recallthe classic style of Crockett Johnson (Harold and the Purple Crayon) invite readers to add their own impressions.Eva Eland's debut picture book is a great primer in mindfulness and emotional literacy, perfect for kids navigatingthese new feelings--and for adult readers tackling the feelings themselves!

USHA & THE STOLEN SUNBy: BREE GALBRAITH | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781771472760 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): SOCIAL JUSTICE

Usha lives in a town where the sun hasn't shone for as long as anyone can remember. Only her grandfatherremembers its brilliance and tells Usha stories about the time before other people took the sun away, building a wallto keep it all to themselves. So Usha decides to do something and sets off in search of the sun. When at last Ushareaches the wall, she tries to kick it down, climb it, yell her way through it--but the bricks don't budge. It's only afterremembering her grandfather's words and hearing voices on the other side of the wall that cunning Usha changes herplan to make sure her voice is heard. She shares her grandfather's stories, even the ones that rightfully make herangry, and piques the curiosity of the people on the other side until they are inspired to remove the bricks, one byone to better hear what Usha has to say. Because Usha didn't give up, they bring the wall down.

AFRICVILLEBy: SHAUNTAY GRANT | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781773060439 | Price: $15.16PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Historical Fiction, Black History

Finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award, Young People's Literature - Illustrated Books. When a younggirl visits the site of Africville, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the stories she's heard from her family come to mind. Sheimagines what the community was once like - the brightly painted houses nestled into the hillside, the field whereboys played football, the pond where all the kids went rafting, the bountiful fishing, the huge bonfires. Coming outof her reverie, she visits the present-day park and the sundial where her great- grandmother's name is carved instone, and celebrates a summer day at the annual Africville Reunion/Festival. Africville was a vibrant Blackcommunity for more than 150 years. But even though its residents paid municipal taxes, they lived without runningwater, sewers, paved roads and police, fire-truck and ambulance services. Over time, the city located aslaughterhouse, a hospital for infectious disease, and even the city garbage dump nearby. In the 1960s, city officialsdecided to demolish the community, moving people out in city dump trucks and relocating them in public housing.Today, Africville has been replaced by a park, where former residents and their families gather each summer toremember their community.

I LOST MY TALKBy: RITA JOE | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781771088107 | Price: $18.36PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Indigenous

I lost my talk The talk you took away When I was a little girl At Shubenacadie school. One of Rita Joe's mostinfluential poems, "I Lost My Talk" tells the revered Mi'kmaw Elder's childhood story of losing her language whilea resident of the residential school in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. An often quoted piece in this era of truth andreconciliation, Joe's powerful words explore and celebrate the survival of Mi'kmaw culture and language despite itsattempted eradication. A companion book to the simultaneously published I'm Finding My Talk by RebeccaThomas, I Lost My Talk is a necessary reminder of a dark chapter in Canada's history, a powerful readingexperience, and an effective teaching tool for young readers of all cultures and backgrounds. Includes a biography ofRita Joe and striking colour illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.


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AUNT PEARLBy: MONICA KULLING | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781773061535 | Price: $15.16PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Poverty

Aunt Pearl arrives one day pushing a shopping cart full of her worldly goods. Her sister Rose has invited her tocome live with her family.? Six-year-old Marta is happy to meet her aunt, who takes her out to look for treasure ongarbage day, and who shows her camp group how to decorate a coffee table with bottle caps. But almostimmediately, Pearl and Rose start to clash - over Pearl's belongings crammed into the house, and over Rose'shousehold rules. As the weeks pass, Pearl grows quieter and more withdrawn, until, one morning, she is gone.?Acclaimed author Monica Kulling brings sensitivity to this story about homelessness, family and love, beautifullyillustrated in Irene Luxbacher's rich collage style.

DREAMERSBy: YUYI MORALES | HardcoverISBN: 9780823440559 | Price: $19.99PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Immigration/Citizenship, Diversity

Winner of the 2019 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award! A New York Times / New York Public Library Best IllustratedBook of 2018 In 1994, Yuyi Morales left her home in Xalapa, Mexico and came to the US with her infant son. Sheleft behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed. She brought her strength, her work, herpassion, her hopes and dreams. . . and her stories. Caldecott Honor artist and six-time Pura Belpré winner YuyiMorales's gorgeous picture book Dreamers is about making a home in a new place. Yuyi and her son Kelly's passagewas not easy, and Yuyi spoke no English whatsoever at the time. But together, they found an unexpected,unbelievable place: the public library. There, book by book, they untangled the language of this strange new land,and learned to make their home within it. Dreamers is a celebration of what migrantes bring with them when theyleave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our owngifts wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our ownDreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless. The lyrical text is complemented bysumptuously detailed illustrations, rich in symbolism. Also included are a brief autobiographical essay about Yuyi'sown experience, a list of books that inspired her (and still do), and a description of the beautiful images, textures,and mementos she used to create this book. A parallel Spanish-language edition, Soñadores, is also available. A2019 Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Recipient An Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book An instant NewYork Times bestseller, with seven starred reviews Named a Best Book of 2018 by Kirkus Reviews, PublishersWeekly, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, Salon.com-- andmany more! A Junior Library Guild selection A Eureka! Nonfiction Honoree A Bulletin of the Center for Children'sBooks Blue Ribbon title Recipient of the Flora Stieglitz Strauss Award A Bank Street Best Children's Book of theYear A CLA Notable Children's Book in Language Arts

SAY SOMETHINGBy: PEGGY MOSS | HardcoverISBN: 9780884482611 | Price: $18.36PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Bullying Issues, Character Education

The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day somethinghappens that shows her that being a silent bystander isn't enough. Will she take some steps on her own to helpanother kid? Could it be as simple as sitting on the bus with the girl no one has befriended (and discovering that shehas a great sense of humor)? Resources at the end of the book will help parents and children talk about teasing andbullying and find ways to stop it at school. One child at a time can help change a school.


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3 QUESTIONSBy: JON MUTH | HardcoverISBN: 9780439199964 | Price: $18.39PICTURE BOOK

Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy. A young boy asks: When is the best time to do things? Who is the most importantone? What is the right thing to do? Find out what he learns in this charming, lyrically told story

WATER WALKERBy: JOANNE ROBERTSON | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781772600384 | Price: $13.56PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Indigenous, Environment

The story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother (Nokomis) Josephine Mandamin and her great love for Nibi (water).Nokomis walks to raise awareness of our need to protect Nibi for future generations, and for all life on the planet.She, along with other women, men, and youth, have walked around all the Great Lakes from the four salt waters, oroceans, to Lake Superior. The walks are full of challenges, and by her example Josephine invites us all to take upour responsibility to protect our water, the giver of life, and to protect our planet for all generations.

DEAR GIRLBy: AMY ROSENTHAL | HardcoverISBN: 9780062422507 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK

The #1 New York Times bestseller that Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb calls “a beautiful, beautiful book.” TheNew York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and her daughter Paris Rosenthalcollaborate to bring you the heartwarming and inspiring Dear Girl, Dear Girl, is a remarkable love letter written forthe special girl in your life; a gentle reminder that she’s powerful, strong, and holds a valuable place in the world.Through Amy and Paris’s charming text and Holly Hatam’s stunning illustrations, any girl reading this book willfeel that she's great just the way she is—whether she enjoys jumping in a muddy puddle, has a face full of freckles,or dances on table tops. Dear Girl, encourages girls to always be themselves and to love who they are—inside andout. Dear Girl, This book is for you. Wonderful, smart, beautiful you. If you ever need a reminder, just turn to anypage in this book and know that you are special and you are loved. —Amy and Paris A perfect gift for all occasions.

DEAR BOYBy: PARIS ROSENTHAL | HardcoverISBN: 9780062422514 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Self Esteem

The #1 New York Times bestselling follow-up picture book to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Girl, bybeloved children’s book author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and her daughter, Paris Rosenthal Paris Rosenthal teams upwith her father, Jason Rosenthal, the author of the Modern Love article “My Wife Said You May Want to MarryMe,” to bring you the heartwarming and inspirational Dear Boy,. Dear Boy, is an open love letter to the special boyin your life. Boys, too, need a gentle reminder that they are cool, clever, compassionate, and one of a kind. With thesame tenderness as Dear Girl,, Paris and Jason’s charming text and Holly Hatam’s stunning illustrations will makeany boy reading this book feel that he's amazing just the way he is—whether he’s offering a helping hand, singing ina choir, or reaching for the stars! …be kind …always trust magic …and pursue your dreams.


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ALMONDBy: ALLEN SAY | HardcoverISBN: 9781338300376 | Price: $19.99PICTURE BOOK

Almond is a breathtaking and evocative story about finding your talent from Caldecott Medalist Allen Say.Everything changes for Almond Biggs when a new girl comes to school. The New Girl can play "The Flight of theBumblebee" fast fast fast on her violin. And every day Almond sits and listens. Lost in the music, Almond wondersif she has her own unique gift. One special day, as Almond is watching the crows, circling and twirling in the wind,she realizes that she too can spread her wings and discovers the magic to being happy inside and out. Allen Say'sluminous artwork and emotionally powerful story help children discover the wondrous gift of being who they are.

PHONE BOOTH IN MR HIROTA'S GARDENBy: HEATHER SMITH | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781459821033 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Death & Grief, Natural Disasters

When the tsunami destroyed Makio's village, Makio lost his father . . . and his voice. The entire village is silencedby grief, and the young child's anger at the ocean grows. Then one day his neighbor, Mr. Hirota, begins a mysteriousproject-building a phone booth in his garden. At first Makio is puzzled; the phone isn't connected to anything. It justsits there, unable to ring. But as more and more villagers are drawn to the phone booth, its purpose becomes clear toMakio: the disconnected phone is connecting people to their lost loved ones. Makio calls to the sea to return what ithas taken from him and ultimately finds his voice and solace in a phone that carries words on the wind. The PhoneBooth in Mr. Hirota's Garden is inspired by the true story of the wind phone in Otsuchi, Japan, which was created byartist Itaru Sasaki. He built the phone booth so he could speak to his cousin who had passed, saying, "My thoughtscouldn't be relayed over a regular phone line, I wanted them to be carried on the wind." The Tohoku earthquake andtsunami in 2011 destroyed the town of Otsuchi, claiming 10 percent of the population. Residents of Otsuchi andpilgrims from other affected communities have been traveling to the wind phone since the tsunami.

NIBI'S WATER SONGBy: SUNSHINE TENASCO | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781443107891 | Price: $15.99PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Indigenous, Environment

Determination, teamwork and perseverance together bring clean water for Nibi and all her friends. Nibi is theAnishinaabemowin word for water. In Nibi's Water Song , an Indigenous girl on the search for clean water to drink.Though she is faced with repeated obstacles, Nibi's joyful and determined energy becomes a catalyst for change andaction as her community, and then in widening circles the country and government, rally around her to make cleandrinking water available for all. In a story perfectly levelled for young readers, there is a strong underlying messagethat even when a problem seems too large to face, every bit that everyone does helps. And inaction in the face of awrong is not an option. Sunshine Tenasco, an Anishinabeg activist for clean water, has an amazing optimistic spiritthat shines through her writing. The hopeful tone and lyrical read-aloud quality of this gentle allegorical tale openthe door to conversations and action aimed at young children, whether they are on a reserve that does not have cleanwater or they are living with access to clean water. Chief Lady Bird's stunning, original artwork carries through thethemes of strength, hope, and resilience in an incredible collaboration of talent.

I'M FINDING MY TALKBy: REBECCA THOMAS | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781771088114 | Price: $18.36PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Indigenous

I'm finding my talk And it may take some time, But I'm learning to speak In a language that's mine. A response toRita Joe's iconic poem "I Lost My Talk," and published simultaneously with the new children's book editionillustrated by Pauline Young, comes a companion picture book by award-winning spoken-word artist and Mi'kmawactivist Rebecca Thomas. A second-generation residential school survivor, Thomas writes this response poem


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openly and honestly, reflecting on the process of working through the destructive effects of colonialism. Fromsewing regalia to dancing at powow to learning traditional language, I'm Finding My Talk is about rediscovering hercommunity, and finding culture. Features stunning, vibrant illustrations by Mi'kmaw artist Pauline Young.

EMMANUEL'S DREAM THE TRUE STORY OF EMMABy: LAURIE THOMPSON | HardcoverISBN: 9780449817445 | Price: $16.79PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Special Needs

The story of a West African youth who pursued an education, helped support his family, and became a record-setting cyclist in spite of a disability traces his ongoing achievements as an activist.

OUTSIDE INBy: DEBORAH UNDERWOOD | HardcoverISBN: 9781328866820 | Price: $19.99PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): MINDFULNESS

Outside is waiting, the most patient playmate of all. The most generous friend. The most miraculous inventor. Thisthought-provoking picture book poetically underscores our powerful and enduring connection with nature, not soeasily obscured by lives spent indoors. Rhythmic, powerful language shows us how our world is made and the manyways Outside comes in to help and heal us, and reminds us that we are all part of a much greater universe. Emotiveillustrations evoke the beauty, simplicity, and wonder that await us all . . . outside.

LITTLE HUMMINGBIRDBy: MICHAEL YAHGULANAAS | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781553655336 | Price: $15.16PICTURE BOOK | Theme(s): Character Education

A retelling of an ancient Quechuan fable follows the hummingbird as she makes a valiant effort to put out the firethreatening her forest home, teaching her woodland companions that doing something is better than doing nothing atall.

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEABy: KOBI YAMADA | HardcoverISBN: 9781938298073 | Price: $19.79PICTURE BOOK

National bestseller! This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, tooodd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see whathappens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's just getting started.36 pages.

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEMBy: KOBI YAMADA | HardcoverISBN: 9781943200009 | Price: $19.79PICTURE BOOK

A #1 New York Times Best Seller, What Do You Do With a Problem? is a story for anyone, at any age.From thesame author and illustrator as the #1 nationally best-selling What Do You Do With an Idea? comes a new book toencourage you to look closely at problems and discover the possibilities they can hold.This is the story of a


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persistent problem and the child who isn't so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the biggerit seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be somethingquite different than it appeared.What Do You Do With a Problem? is a story for anyone, at any age, who has everhad a problem that they wished would go away. It's a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to findout why it's here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem... and yourself.

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCEBy: KOBI YAMADA | HardcoverISBN: 9781943200733 | Price: $19.79PICTURE BOOK

The awardwinning creators of The New York Times best sellers What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do YouDo With a Problem? return with a captivating story about a child who isn't sure what to make of a chance encounterand then discovers that when you have courage, take chances, and say yes to new experiences, amazing things canhappen.

MARWAN'S JOURNEYBy: PATRICIA ADIAS | HardcoverISBN: 9789888341559 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Diversity

One night they came... The darkness grew colder, deeper, darker, and swallowed up everything... Marwan is a youngboy on a journey he never intended to take, bound for a place he doesn’t know. On his journey, he relies on courageand memories of his faraway homeland to buoy him. With him are hundreds and thousands of other human beings,crossing the deserts and the seas, fleeing war and hunger in search of safety. He must take one step afteranother—bringing whatever he can carry, holding on to dreams. This is the journey of one boy who longs for ahome, and we follow his path, walking hand in hand with him as he looks forward with uncertainty and hopes for apeaceful future. This beautiful, heartfelt story gives a human face to the plight of refugees all over the world.Marwan’s journey is everyone’s journey.

UNDEFEATEDBy: KWAME ALEXANDER | HardcoverISBN: 9781328780966 | Price: $20.79PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation,with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a loveletter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civilrights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is alsopeppered with references to the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others,offering deeper insights into the accomplishments of the past, while bringing stark attention to the endurance andspirit of those surviving and thriving in the present. Robust back matter at the end provides valuable historicalcontext and additional detail for those wishing to learn more.

MY LIFE DOESN'T FRIGHTEN ME 25TH ANNIVERBy: MAYA ANGELOU | HardcoverISBN: 9781419727481 | Price: $19.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Shadows on the wall/Noises down the hall/Life doesn't frighten me at all. Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poemcelebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to theunsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in


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ourselves.Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlikestyle reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of childhood. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat'spaintings create a place where every child, indeed every person, may experience his or her ownfearlessness.Celebrating its successful 25 years in print, this brilliant introduction to poetry and contemporary artfeatures brief, updated biographies of Angelou and Basquiat, an afterword from the editor, and a fresh new look. Aselected bibliography of Angelou's books and a selected museum listing of Basquiat's works open the door to furtherinspiration through the fine arts.

TEAMMATESBy: TIKI BARBER | HardcoverISBN: 9781416924890 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Black History, Character Education

Tiki and Ronde are brothers, best friends, and teammates on the Cave Spring Vikings football team. It's the lastpreseason game against their arch-rival Knights -- and the football is suddenly knocked out of Tiki's grip. Whatgives, he thinks, I've always carried the ball this way before. Inspired by Coach Mike, who tells Tiki, "You've gottabelieve," Tiki begins secret practice sessions with Ronde in the morning on the way to school. Will it make adifference in the next big game against the Knights? Based on the childhoods of NFL superstars Tiki and RondeBarber, this story of determination and of confidence will inspire all who read it.

FAR APART CLOSE IN HEARTBy: BECKY BIRTHA | HardcoverISBN: 9780807512753 | Price: $18.39PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Diversity, SOCIAL JUSTICE

Children can experience many emotions when a parent is in jail or prison. They may be angry, sad, lonely, or scared.Sometimes friends act differently toward them. Sometimes the children begin acting differently too. In thisimportant book, young readers will learn that even when it feels like nothing can get better again, there are waysthey can improve their circumstances. Sending letters, talking to a trusted grown-up about their feelings, and evenvisiting a parent in jail or prison can help keep a parent close in their hearts. Use this title as a helpful tool to start aconversation with any child in this situation and to remind them they are not alone.

HAZELNUT DAYSBy: EMMANUEL BOURDIER | HardcoverISBN: 9789888341542 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Diversity

It’s visiting day, and Dad smells like peppermint—yuck! If only he would wear that nice, breezy cologne that smellslike hazelnut... So begins one boy’s brief weekly visit with his father in prison. Here’s a man who gets angry, butbeneath that peppermint surface is much to admire, if only you take the time to look. This richly imagined picturebook explores the inner life of a boy who struggles to love a father who can be difficult to love at times. Thoughthey may only have brief visits together, it’s clear they love each other. This story bravely explores the all-too-hidden world of incarcerated parents. It’s also a beautiful testament to the power of love to bridge the walls thatdivide us.

SMOKY NIGHTBy: EVE BUNTING | PaperbackISBN: 9780152018849 | Price: $9.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Global Issues, Gangs, Character Education

Eve Bunting's heartfelt story and David Diaz's dramatic illustrations create a compelling child's-eye view of urbanviolence. A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a night of rioting in Los Angeles.


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Fires and looting force neighbors-who have always avoided one another-to come together in the face of danger andconcern for their missing pets. David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.

ENEMYBy: DAVIDE CALI | HardcoverISBN: 9780958557184 | Price: $22.39PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

After watching an enemy for a very long time during an endless war, a soldier finally creeps out into the night to theother man's hole and is surprised by what he finds there.

TRAINBy: JODIE CALLAGHAN | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781772601299 | Price: $14.36PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Indigenous

Ashley meets her great-uncle by the old train tracks near their reserve in Nova Scotia. Ashley sees his sadness, andUncle tells her of the day years ago when he and the other children from their community were told to board thetrain before being taken to residential school where their lives were changed forever. They weren't allowed to speakMi'gmaq and were punished if they did. There was no one to give them love and hugs and comfort. Uncle also tellsAshley how happy she and her sister make him. They are what give him hope. Ashley promises to wait with heruncle by the train tracks, in remembrance of what was lost.

GENERALBy: JANET CHARTERS | HardcoverISBN: 9780763648756 | Price: $17.60PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Can a general who was once ruthless learn to spread peace and love? A stunning edition of Michael Foreman’sdebut picture book. There once was a general who fell off his horse, only to discover the beauty of flowers andnature. From that day on, he vowed to change the world around him by embracing peace. Created in 1961 — andretaining the essence of that decade — this picture book illustrated by three-time Kate Greenaway Medal winnerMichael Foreman is lovingly restored in a beautiful edition sure to appeal to longtime fans and new readers alike.

WALLBy: TOM COLE | HardcoverISBN: 9780763675608 | Price: $15.20PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

The story of one boy’s struggle to reunite his family, on the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. A youngboy and his mother and sister were separated from their father when the Berlin Wall was built between East andWest Germany. This story shows the family’s struggle as they try to cross the wall so they can be together again.This spectacular book is based on true stories about the Berlin Wall. Powerful illustrations teamed with an emotivestoryline make this an impressive tale of triumph over adversity.

BLACK BOOK OF COLORSBy: MENENA COTTIN | Hardcover Canadian


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ISBN: 9780888998736 | Price: $14.36PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Special Needs, Diversity

A New York Times Book Review choice as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2008 It is very hardfor a sighted person to imagine what it is like to be blind. This groundbreaking, award-winning book endeavors toconvey the experience of a person who can only see through his or her sense of touch, taste, smell or hearing. Raisedblack line drawings on black paper, which can be deciphered by touch, complement a beautifully written textdescribing colors through imagery. Braille letters accompany the text so that the sighted reader can begin to imaginewhat it is like to use Braille to read. A full Braille alphabet at the end of the book can be used to learn more.

PONDBy: NICOLA DAVIES | HardcoverISBN: 9781912050703 | Price: $18.39PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Death & Grief

A touching picture book for children about a young boy and his family overcoming the loss of his father. Thiscolorful, emotional book is filled with natural imagery, centering on a small pond in the garden, and will teachchildren not only about death and loss, but the importance of the natural world.

DAY WAR CAMEBy: NICOLA DAVIES | HardcoverISBN: 9781536201734 | Price: $15.99PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Immigration/Citizenship, War/Children and War

A moving, poetic narrative and child-friendly illustrations follow the heartbreaking, ultimately hopeful journey of alittle girl who is forced to become a refugee. The day war came there were flowers on the windowsill and my fathersang my baby brother back to sleep. Imagine if, on an ordinary day, after a morning of studying tadpoles anddrawing birds at school, war came to your town and turned it to rubble. Imagine if you lost everything and everyone,and you had to make a dangerous journey all alone. Imagine that there was no welcome at the end, and no room foryou to even take a seat at school. And then a child, just like you, gave you something ordinary but so very, veryprecious. In lyrical, deeply affecting language, Nicola Davies’s text combines with Rebecca Cobb’s expressiveillustrations to evoke the experience of a child who sees war take away all that she knows.

MANGO MOONBy: DIANE DEANDA | HardcoverISBN: 9780807549575 | Price: $18.39PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Immigration/Citizenship

When a father is taken away from his family and facing deportation, his children are left to grieve and wonder aboutwhat comes next. Maricela, Manuel, and their mother face the many challenges of having their lives completelychanged by the absence of their father and husband. Their day-to-day norm now includes moving to a new house,missed soccer games and birthday parties, and emptiness. Though Mango Moon shows what life is like from achild’s perspective when a parent is deported, Maricela learns that her love for her father continues on even thoughhe's no longer part of her daily life.


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I AM NOT A NUMBERBy: JENNY DUPUIS | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781927583944 | Price: $14.21PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Indigenous

When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused,frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts ofthe nuns who are in charge at the school and who tell her that she is not to use her own name but instead use thenumber they have assigned to her. When she goes home for summer holidays, Irene's parents decide never to sendher and her brothers away again. But where will they hide? And what will happen when her parents disobey the law?Based on the life of co-author Jenny Kay Dupuis’ grandmother, I Am Not a Number is a hugely necessary book thatbrings a terrible part of Canada’s history to light in a way that children can learn from and relate to.

HER RIGHT FOOTBy: DAVE EGGERS | HardcoverISBN: 9781452162812 | Price: $23.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

A friendly reminder of how America can be at its best." - Entertainment Weekly If you had to name a statue, anystatue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty. Have you seen her? She's in New York. She's holding atorch. And she's in mid-stride, moving forward. But why? In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction for kids,Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What theyfind is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerfulmessage of acceptance that is essential of an entire country's creation. An ideal patriotic gift for kids, this book asreceived accolades from a number of reputable publications: A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year A 2018 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book A Junior LibraryGuild selection Seven Starred Reviews "In a time when immigration is a hot-button issue, it's good to be remindedthat Lady Liberty continues to lift her lamp beside the golden door." - Booklist, starred review "Thought-provoking." - Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, starred review "A timely immigrant's tale." - ShelfAwareness, starred review "Crucial." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Heartfelt throughout and indisputabletimely." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Unique and important." - School Library Journal, starred review "Vital."- School Library Connection, starred review "As enlightening as it is charming." - The New York Times "Witty,moving." - The Wall Street Journal "

MELENA'S JUBILEEBy: ZETTA ELLIOTT | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9780884484431 | Price: $18.36PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Diversity

After being sent to bed early the previous night, Melena wakes up to a new day with a song in her heart. At breakfastshe learns she has been given a "fresh start," and she decides to celebrate by doing things differently for the rest ofthe day. Melena chooses not to fight with her brother, and shares the money she has rather than demanding to berepaid by a less fortunate friend. This story introduces children to the concept of jubilee, which stresses theimportant principles of debt relief, generosity, and forgiveness. Aaron Boyd's mixed-media illustrations are as brightand vivid as a sun-washed day.

I DIDN'T STAND UPBy: LUCY FALCONE | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781988347066 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): SOCIAL JUSTICE , Prejudice

When you are black, or a geek, or poor, or Muslim, or transgender — or anything "different" from the norm, you area target for bullying. From Kindergarten through high school, the average student will hear about 150,000 putdownsof himself and others. How many will stand up? Modeling the text of the poem, First They Came, about the abusesenacted by the Nazis on a variety of groups including the Jewish people — and about the many who did nothing to


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protect the innocent — author Lucy Falcone has written, I Didn't Stand Up. This beautifully illustrated picture booktells the story of a bystander who doesn't stand up for the innocent targets of school bullies simply because he viewsthem as different from himself. First they went after Jamal. But I'm not black — so I didn't stand up for him. Thenthey went after Aisha. But I'm not Muslim — so I didn't stand up for her. When things turn around and the bystanderbecomes the target, who will stand up for him? The book is a lesson in compassion and courage to defy bullyingwhenever and wherever you see it.

MISSING NIMAMABy: MELANIE FLORENCE | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9780993935145 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Indigenous

A young mother, one of the many missing indigenous women, watches over her small daughter as she grows upwithout her nimama, experiencing important milestones - her first day of school, first dance, first date, wedding, firstchild - from afar. A free verse story of love, loss, and acceptance told in alternating voices. Missing Nimama showsthe human side of a tragic set of circumstances.

BIRD CHILDBy: NAN FORLER | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9780887768941 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Poverty, Bullying Issues, Diversity

When Eliza first witnesses a group of children bullying a new girl named Lainey, she is too afraid to speak up tohelp her, but when she eventually finds the strength to stick up for Lainey, other children do the same.

IN A CLOUD OF DUSTBy: ALMA FULLERTON | Paperback CanadianISBN: 9781772780000 | Price: $8.76PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

In a Tanzanian village school, Anna struggles to keep up. Her walk home takes so long that when she arrives, it istoo dark to do her homework. Working through the lunch hour instead, she doesn’t see the truck from the bicyclelibrary pull into the schoolyard. By the time she gets out there, the bikes are all gone. Anna hides herdisappointment, happy to help her friends learn to balance and steer. She doesn’t know a compassionate friend willoffer her a clever solution—and the chance to raise her own cloud of dust. Brought to life by Brian Deines’ vivid oilpaintings, Alma Fullerton’s simple, expressive prose captures the joy of feeling the wind on your face for the firsttime. Inspired by organizations like The Village Bicycle Project that have opened bicycle libraries all across Africa,In a Cloud of Dust is an uplifting example of how a simple opportunity can make a dramatic change in a child’s life.

GOOD TRADEBy: ALMA FULLERTON | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9780986949593 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): SOCIAL JUSTICE

In a small Ugandan village, Kato wakes early to start the long, barefoot trek beyond his village and along fieldsdotted with cattle and guarded by soldiers. His destination is the village well, where he will pump a day's supply ofwater into two jerry cans. Like every day, Kato lets the water splash over his hot tired feet before carrying his heavyload back home, where his chores await him. But this is no ordinary day. The aid worker's truck has come to thevillage square, and in the back is a gift so special, the little boy rushes home to look for something to repay the aidworker. Alma Fullerton's spare, lilting prose tells a deceptively simple story of one day in a little boy’s life. But in aplace ravaged by a generation of civil war and drought, a village well brings life, a gift of shoes is a cause forcelebration, and a simple flower becomes an eloquent symbol of peace and gratitude.


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BE THE CHANGE - A GRANDFATHER GANDHI STOBy: ARUN GANDHI | HardcoverISBN: 9781481442657 | Price: $20.79PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Environment, SOCIAL JUSTICE

In this breathtaking companion to the award-winning Grandfather Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, with Bethany Hegedus,tells a poignant, personal story of the damage of wastefulness, gorgeuously illustrated by Evan Turk. At GrandfatherGandhi’s service village, each day is filled, from sunrise to sunset, with work that is done for the good of all. Thevillagers vow to live simply and non-violently. Arun Gandhi tries very hard to follow these vows, but he struggleswith one of the most important rules: not to waste. How can throwing away a worn-down pencil hurt anyone? Howcan wastefulness lead to violence? With the help of his grandfather, Arun learns how every wasteful act, no matterhow small, affects others. And in time he comes to understand the truth of his grandfather’s words: “Be the changeyou wish to see in the world.”

WOLVES RETURNBy: CELIA GODKIN | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781772780116 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

In 1995 - 96 twenty-three grey wolves were released in Yellowstone National Park where, due to over-hunting, therehad been no wolves at all for almost seventy years. This reintroduction project was an overwhelming success. Overtwenty years later we can still see the changes the grey wolves brought to Yellowstone National Park. Now that theelk graze higher ground, seedlings are growing tall, rivers are getting deeper as beavers return, and a lively pondecosystem is developing. This true story offers an important lesson about the difference one creature can make increating a healthy, thriving world. Acclaimed environmental author and illustrator Celia Godkin delivers aninspiring, feel-good environmental story that is the perfect follow up to her most recent nonfiction picture book,Skydiver: Saving the Fastest Bird in the World, a Bank Street Best Book that was also shortlisted for several awards.The Wolves Return features Godkin's evocative, full-spread pencil crayon and watercolour illustrations and isfurther enhanced by extensive information on the Yellowstone Wolf Project, including maps and statistics that willfascinate young animal lovers and inquisitive minds.

WOLF ISLANDBy: CELIA GODKIN | Paperback CanadianISBN: 9781554550081 | Price: $10.36PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Environment

When a family of wolves is removed from the food chain on a small island, the impact on the island's ecology is feltby the other animals living there.

LETTERS TO A PRISONERBy: JACQUES GOLDSTYN | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781771472517 | Price: $15.16PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Wordless, SOCIAL JUSTICE

Told entirely through illustrations, Letters to a Prisoner is a wordless story about the power of hope and the writtenword. Inspired by Amnesty International’s letter-writing campaigns to help free people who have been jailed forexpressing their opinion, the book tells the story of a man who is arrested during a peaceful protest. In solitaryconfinement, he begins to despair—until a bird delivers a letter of support written by somebody outside the prison.Every day more missives arrive until the prisoner escapes his fate on wings made of letters. Simple illustrationsconvey plenty of rich symbolism to provoke thought and discussion. A letter from the author provides moreinformation about Amnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign.


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11TH HOURBy: JACQUES GOLDSTYN | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781771473484 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): War/Children and War

Jim and Jules are childhood friends, born on the same day in the same village. All their lives, Jim has been first —born two minutes before Jules, always faster, always stronger. When the First World War breaks out in Europe, thetwo young men enlist in the fight with 30,000 other Canadians. On the Front, conditions aren’t epic and glorious butmuddy and barbaric. Here, too, Jim is the first to attack. Jules is always two minutes behind: lagging in drills,missing the boat, handed chores instead of honors. On November 11, 1918, Jim and Jules are sent out to fight onelast time. Jim, always first over the top of the trench, is shot and dies at 10:58am, two minutes before the Armisticetakes effect at 11:00am. Illustrated by political cartoonist and Letters to a Prisoner author Jacques Goldstyn andinspired by true events, this picture book is a simple, poignant, thought-provoking story to commemorate thehundredth anniversary of the Armistice in 2018.

BIRDMANBy: TROON HARRISON | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9780889955066 | Price: $19.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Black History, Big Ideas

He walked the plantation fields, freely and with the owners' permission. He was an ornithologist after all, touring theDeep South of the 1850s to study the birds. But Alexander Milton Ross was no ordinary birdman. He was anundercover Abolitionist. And he had news to spread about the Underground Railroad. Discover the forgotten life andtrue adventures of Alexander Milton Ross, daring Canadian activist, who risked everything — including his life —to help bring freedom and dignity to the heroic men and women enslaved in the American South. Included at the endof the book: Historical Notes and a Time Line

I AM JAZZBy: JESSICA HERTHEL | HardcoverISBN: 9780803741072 | Price: $15.99PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): LGBTQ2S+, Transportation

The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokespersonfor transkids everywhere "This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kidsidentify as trans or not. I wish I had had a book like this when I was a kid struggling with gender identity questions. Ifound it deeply moving in its simplicity and honesty."—Laverne Cox (who plays Sophia in “Orange Is the NewBlack”) From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pinkand dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing. This confused her family, until they tookher to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way. Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents,and teachers.

DIAMOND & THE BOYBy: HANNAH HOLT | HardcoverISBN: 9780062659033 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Told in a unique dual-narrative format, The Diamond and the Boy follows the stories of both natural diamondcreation and the life of H. Tracy Hall, the inventor of a revolutionary diamond-making machine. Perfect for fans ofRosie Revere, Engineer, and On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein. Before a diamond is a gem, it’s acommon gray rock called graphite. Through an intense trial of heat and pressure, it changes into one of the mostvaluable stones in the world. Before Tracy Hall was an inventor, he was a boy—born into poverty, bullied by peers,forced to work at an early age. However, through education and experimentation, he became one of the brightestinnovators of the twentieth century, eventually building a revolutionary machine that makes diamonds. From debutauthor Hannah Holt—the granddaughter of Tracy Hall—and illustrator Jay Fleck comes this fascinating in-depth


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portrait of both rock and man.

ADA'S VIOLINBy: SUSAN HOOD | HardcoverISBN: 9781481430951 | Price: $20.79PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Environment, SOCIAL JUSTICE

From award-winning author Susan Hood and illustrator Sally Wern Comport comes the extraordinary true tale of theRecycled Orchestra of Paraguay, an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash.Ada Ríos grew up in Cateura, a small town in Paraguay built on a landfill. She dreamed of playing the violin, butwith little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option...until a music teacher named FavioChávez arrived. He wanted to give the children of Cateura something special, so he made them instruments out ofmaterials found in the trash. It was a crazy idea, but one that would leave Ada—and her town—forever changed.Now, the Recycled Orchestra plays venues around the world, spreading their message of hope and innovation.

OLDEST STUDENT - HOW MARY WALKER LEARNEDBy: RITA HUBBARD | HardcoverISBN: 9781524768287 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Literacy

"A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, MaryWalker, who learned to read at the age of 116"--

CHILD OF BOOKSBy: OLIVER JEFFERS | HardcoverISBN: 9780763690779 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

A young reader introduces a boy to the many imaginative worlds that books bring to life.

BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WINDBy: WILLIAM KAMKWAMBA | HardcoverISBN: 9780803735118 | Price: $15.20PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Poverty, Big Ideas, Literacy, Character Education

When fourteen-year-old William Kamkwamba's Malawi village was hit by a drought, everyone's crops began to fail.Without enough money for food, let alone school, William spent his days in the library . . . and figured out how tobring electricity to his village. Persevering against the odds, William built a functioning windmill out of junkyardscraps, and thus became the local hero who harnessed the wind. Lyrically told and gloriously illustrated, this storywill inspire many as it shows how - even in the worst of times - a great idea and a lot of hard work can still rock theworld.


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LAST GOODBYEBy: ELIN KELSEY | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781771473644 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Death & Grief

A compassionate exploration of all the ways animals, including humans, grieve

RESCUE & JESSICABy: JESSICA KENSKY | HardcoverISBN: 9780763696047 | Price: $18.39PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Diversity

A 2019 Schneider Family Book Award Winner Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love andteamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire. Rescue thought he’d grow up to be aSeeing Eye dog — it’s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a servicedog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently thanthe way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And itturns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. An endnote from theauthors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friendand black lab, Rescue.

WHEN MOLLY DREW DOGSBy: DEBORAH KERBEL | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781771473385 | Price: $15.16PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Mental Health, Inter-Generational

On the night before the first day of school, a pack of stray dogs moves into Molly’s head. They are friendly, but a bitwild. They scamper through her thoughts, yap at the door to her dreams, and scratch at her brain, begging to be letout. So Molly starts to draw them. When Molly draws dogs, she feels better—but not everyone can see the value ofher strange habit. Her teacher tells her to focus. A special tutor urges her to concentrate. But Molly can’t erase thedogs, even if she wants to. As her anxiety peaks, Molly runs away. Once she is found, safe and sound, people aroundMolly realize the protective power of her pack and how the dogs help tame her troubled feelings. Inspired by theJapanese folktale, "The Boy Who Drew Cats," this story celebrates the healing powers of art and imagination whiletouching on important issues of anxiety, mental health, and ways to cope with emotions.

CLARENCE'S BIG SECRETBy: ROY MACGREGOR | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781771473316 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Literacy

An empowering story that shows it's never too late to learn new things

IT BEGAN WITH A PAGE - HOW GYO FUJIKAWABy: KYO MACLEAR | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781101918593 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Gyo Fujikawa's iconic children's books are beloved all over the world. Now it's time for Gyo's story to be told -- astory of artistic talent that refused to be constrained by rules or expectations. Growing up quiet and lonely at thebeginning of the twentieth century, Gyo learned from her relatives the ways in which both women and Japanese


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people lacked opportunity. Her teachers and family believed in her and sent her to art school and later Japan, whereher talent flourished. But while Gyo's career grew and led her to work for Walt Disney Studios, World War II began,and with it, her family's internment. But Gyo never stopped fighting -- for herself, her vision, her family and herreaders -- and later wrote and illustrated the first children's book to feature children of different races interactingtogether. This luminous new book beautifully and openly touches on Gyo's difficult experiences and growth.Through Julie Morstad's exquisite illustrations, alternating between striking black-and-white linework and lushcolour, and Kyo Maclear's artful and accessible writing, the story of this cherished figure is told at last.

SERGEANT BILLYBy: MIREILLE MESSIER | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9780735264427 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): War/Children and War

A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescueand Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way acrossthe ocean to be part of the war effort. Billy . . . • Trained with the soldiers • Was smuggled across the ocean • Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges • Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason • Got trench foot • Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell • Came back home a decoratedwar hero This charming true story follows Sergeant Billy from his small prairie town to the trenches of World War Iand back, through harrowing moments, sad moments, moments of camaraderie and moments of celebration. Thisunforgettable goat and the platoon that loved him will capture your heart!

MAMA MITI WANGARI MAATHAI & THE TREESBy: DONNA NAPOLI | HardcoverISBN: 9781416935056 | Price: $21.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Through artful prose and beautiful illustrations, Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir Nelson tell the true story of WangariMuta Maathai, known as “Mama Miti,” who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, an African grassrootsorganization that has empowered many people to mobilize and combat deforestation, soil erosion, andenvironmental degradation. Today more than 30 million trees have been planted throughout Mama Miti’s nativeKenya, and in 2004 she became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Wangari Muta Maathai haschanged Kenya tree by tree—and with each page turned, children will realize their own ability to positively impactthe future.

IF YOU PLANT A SEEDBy: KADIR NELSON | HardcoverISBN: 9780062298898 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

The bestselling book about the power of one kind act from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winnerKadir Nelson. “Timeless and delectable.”—School Library Journal If you plant a carrot seed . . . a carrot will grow.If you plant a cabbage seed . . . cabbage will grow. But what happens if you plant a seed of kindness . . . orselfishness? With spare text and breathtaking oil paintings, If You Plant a Seed demonstrates not only the process ofplanting and growing for young children but also how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit.


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I HAVE A DREAMBy: KADIR NELSON | HardcoverISBN: 9780375858871 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Black History

A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s daughter, Dr. Bernice A. King: “Myfather’s dream continues to live on from generation to generation, and this beautiful and powerful illustrated editionof his world-changing "I Have a Dream" speech brings his inspiring message of freedom, equality, and peace to theyoungest among us—those who will one day carry his dream forward for everyone.” On August 28, 1963, on thesteps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington, Martin Luther King gave one of the most powerfuland memorable speeches in our nation's history. His words, paired with Caldecott Honor winner Kadir Nelson'smagnificent paintings, make for a picture book certain to be treasured by children and adults alike. The themes ofequality and freedom for all are not only relevant today, 50 years later, but also provide young readers with animportant introduction to our nation's past. Included with the book is an audio CD of the speech.

NYA'S LONG WALKBy: LINDA PARK | HardcoverISBN: 9781328781338 | Price: $20.40PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Diversity, SOCIAL JUSTICE

When her little sister, Akeer, becomes sick when they are returning home from the water hole, Nya must carry herand the water back to their village, one step at a time.

SPARROW GIRLBy: SARAH PENNYPACKER | HardcoverISBN: 9781423111870 | Price: $14.39PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Social Studies gr.7

Ming-Li looked up and tried to imagine the sky silent, empty of birds. It was a terrible thought. Her country's leaderhad called sparrows the enemy of the farmers--they were eating too much grain, he said. He announced a great"Sparrow War" to banish them from China, but Ming-Li did not want to chase the birds away. As the people of hervillage gathered with firecrackers and gongs to scatter the sparrows, Ming-Li held her ears and watched in dismay.The birds were falling from the trees, frightened to death! Ming-Li knew she had to do something--even if shecouldn't stop the noise. Quietly, she vowed to save as many sparrows as she could, one by one...

DIFFERENT PONDBy: BAO PHI | HardcoverISBN: 9781623708030 | Price: $15.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Diversity, Immigration/Citizenship, SOCIAL JUSTICE

A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls "a must-read for our times," A Different Pond is anunforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet BaoPhi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son - and between cultures, old andnew. As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on theshores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation.A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond intheir homeland of Vietnam. Thi Bui's striking, evocative art paired with Phi's expertly crafted prose has earned thispowerful picture books six starred reviews and numerous awards.


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SIT-IN HOW 4 FRIENDS STOOD UP BY SITTINGBy: ANDREA PINKNEY | HardcoverISBN: 9780316070164 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Black History, Diversity

It was February 1, 1960. They didn't need menus. Their order was simple. A doughnut and coffee, with cream on theside. This picture book is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the momentous Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in,when four college students staged a peaceful protest that became a defining moment in the struggle for racialequality and the growing civil rights movement. Andrea Davis Pinkney uses poetic, powerful prose to tell the storyof these four young men, who followed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of peaceful protest and dared to sit at the"whites only" Woolworth's lunch counter. Brian Pinkney embraces a new artistic style, creating expressive paintingsfilled with emotion that mirror the hope, strength, and determination that fueled the dreams of not only these fouryoung men, but also countless others.

BEFORE AFTERBy: ANNE-MARGO RAMSTEIN | HardcoverISBN: 9780763676216 | Price: $20.79PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Wordless

Presents detailed, sometimes surprising pairs of sequential illustrations that show what came before, and what cameafter.

FRED'S BIG FEELINGSBy: LAURA RENAULD | HardcoverISBN: 9781534441224 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

An inspiring picture book biography about the inimitable Fred Rogers, beloved creator and star of Mister Rogers'Neighborhood. Fred Rogers was a quiet boy with big feelings. Sometimes, he felt scared or lonely; at other times, hewas playful and joyous. But when Fred's feelings felt too big, his Grandfather McFeely knew exactly what to say tomake him feel better: I like you just the way you are. Fred grew up and created Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, thetelevision program that would go on to warm the hearts and homes of millions of Americans. But one day, thegovernment threatened to cut funding for public television, including Fred's show. So, Fred stepped off the set andinto a hearing on Capitol Hill to make his feelings known. In a portrait full of warmth and feeling, Laura Renauldand award-winning illustrator Brigette Barrager tell the story of Mister Rogers: a quiet, compassionate hero whoseessential message--that it is okay to have and to express feelings--still resonates today.

STEPPING STONES - A REFUGEE FAMILY'S JOUBy: MARGRIET RUURS | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781459814905 | Price: $16.00PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

This unique picture book was inspired by the stone artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, discovered by chance byCanadian children's writer Margriet Ruurs. The author was immediately impressed by the strong narrative quality ofMr. Badr's work, and, using many of Mr. Badr's already-created pieces, she set out to create a story about the Syrianrefugee crisis. Stepping Stones tells the story of Rama and her family, who are forced to flee their once-peacefulvillage to escape the ravages of the civil war raging ever closer to their home. With only what they can carry on theirbacks, Rama and her mother, father, grandfather and brother, Sami, set out to walk to freedom in Europe. Nizar AliBadr's stunning stone images illustrate the story. Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer this book as a dual-language (English and Arabic) edition.


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STONEWALL A BUILDING AN UPRISING A REVOLBy: ROB SANDERS | HardcoverISBN: 9781524719524 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising with the very first picture book to tell of its historic andinspiring role in the gay civil rights movement. From Rob Sanders, author of the acclaimed Pride: The Story ofHarvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, comes this powerful and timeless true story that will allow young readers todiscover the rich and dynamic history of the Stonewall Inn and its role in the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement--amovement that continues to this very day. In the early-morning hours of June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn was raidedby police in New York City. Though the inn had been raided before, that night would be different. It would be thenight when empowered members of the LGBTQ+ community--in and around the Stonewall Inn--began to protestand demand their equal rights as citizens of the United States. Movingly narrated by the Stonewall Inn itself, andfeaturing stirring and dynamic illustrations, Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution is an essential andempowering civil rights story that every child deserves to hear. PRAISE FOR PRIDE: THE STORY OF HARVEYMILK AND THE RAINBOW FLAG! "Pride is a beacon of (technicolor) light." - Entertainment Weekly "Anessential LGBTQ children's book" - Out.com "This children's book about gay Pride should be in every school." -Gay Times Magazine "I couldn't be more thrilled the world now has this book." - Dustin Lance Black, AcademyAward-winning screenwriter of MILK

PEACEFUL FIGHTS FOR EQUAL RIGHTSBy: ROB SANDERS | HardcoverISBN: 9781534429437 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): SOCIAL JUSTICE

A primer for peaceful protest, resistance, and activism from the author of Rodzilla and Pride: The Story of HarveyMilk and the Rainbow Flag. Protesting. Standing up for what’s right. Uniting around the common good—kids havequestions about all of these things they see and hear about each day. Through sparse and lyrical writing, RobSanders introduces abstract concepts like “fighting for what you believe in” and turns them into somethingactionable. Jared Schorr’s bold, bright illustrations brings the resistance to life making it clear that one person canmake a difference. And together, we can accomplish anything.

GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY 20TH EDBy: ALLEN SAY | HardcoverISBN: 9780544050501 | Price: $20.79PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

When he was a young man, Allen Say's grandfather left his home in Japan to explore the world. He began hisjourney by crossing the Pacific Ocean on a steamship, then wandered the deserts, farmlands, and cities of NorthAmerica. Allen Say lovingly tells the story of his own family's cross-cultural history in elegant watercolor paintingsthat earned him a Caldecott Medal in 1994. This twentieth-anniversary gift edition of the modern classic featuresdownloadable audio and an introduction by Allen Say.

THIS IS THE DREAMBy: DIANE SHORE | PaperbackISBN: 9780060555214 | Price: $7.99PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Black History, Big Ideas

"With courage they rallied and answered the call . . . dreaming of freedom and justice for all." The United States ofAmerica was founded on the declaration that all men are created equal. But nearly two hundred years after thatproclamation, America was still deeply segregated. Slowly but surely, powerful leaders as well as everyday citizensspoke up for their dreams and beliefs. Soon, a people proud and strong stood up as one for their rights, and a newAmerica came to be.


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DEAR MR PRESIDENTBy: SOPHIE SIERS | HardcoverISBN: 9781771473910 | Price: $15.16PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Sam has to share a room with his disruptive and all-around undesirable big brother, and he is not happy about it. Onenight, when Sam hears about the president’s plans to build a border wall, it inspires what Sam thinks is a perfectlyreasonable solution to his own problem: he needs to build a wall, too. Told as a series of letters addressed to thepresident, the story shows Sam working through his thoughts and feelings about his plan to build a dividing wall inhis bedroom. He debates pros and cons, learns about other walls built through the ages, and slowly comes around toa new perspective as he begins to see that the best solutions involve communication, compromise, and negotiatingways to make things work. With an undertone of subtle humor, this story is at once a simple tale about a commongripe of siblinghood and a modern fable sure to spark conversations about tolerance, learning to live with others, andthe importance of recognizing other points of view.

GHOST'S JOURNEYBy: ROBIN STEVENSON | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781775301943 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

When Indonesia becomes a dangerous place for the LGBTQ+ community, Ghost and her family are forced to leavetheir home and escape to freedom in Canada. Ghost's Journey is inspired by the true story of two gay refugees,Rainer and Eka, and their cat Ghost, with illustrations created from Rainer's photographs. Written by award-winningauthor, Robin Stevenson, Ghost's Journey is a perfect fit to teach young audiences about family diversity, humanrights, and social justice.

CICADABy: SHAUN TAN | HardcoverISBN: 9781338298390 | Price: $21.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

From the visionary Shaun Tan, an inspirational story for older picture book readers and beyond

YOU'RE HERE FOR A REASONBy: NANCY TILLMAN | HardcoverISBN: 9781250056269 | Price: $16.40PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Character Education

You're here for a reason. If you think you're not I would just say that perhaps you forgot . . . a piece of the world thatis precious and dear would surely be missing if you weren't here. Every person matters. Here, national-bestsellingand beloved author Nancy Tillman shows readers how each of us fits into life's big picture, and how the worldwould be incomplete without you in it.


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SMALL THINGSBy: MEL TREGONNING | HardcoverISBN: 9781772780420 | Price: $19.96PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Mental Health, Wordless

n this wordless graphic picture book, a young boy feels alone with his worries. He isn't fitting in well at school. Hisgrades are slipping. He's even lashing out at those who love him. Talented Australian artist Mel Tregonning createdSmall Things in the final year of her life. In her emotionally rich illustrations, the boy's worries manifest as tinybeings that crowd around him constantly, overwhelming him and even gnawing away at his very self. The strikingimagery is all the more powerful when, overcoming his isolation at last, the boy discovers that the tiny demons ofworry surround everyone, even those who seem to have it all together. This short but hard-hitting wordless graphicpicture book gets to the heart of childhood anxiety and opens the way for dialogue about acceptance, vulnerability,and the universal experience of worry.

FROM THE HEART OF AFRICABy: ERIC WALTERS | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781770497191 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Aphorisms are universal. They give guidance, context and instruction for life's issues, and they help us understandeach other and the world around us. We use them every day, yet never think about where they came from or whythey exist. In this beautifully illustrated collection, Eric Walters brings us classic sayings from the places where thisshared wisdom began. Ashanti, Sukuma, Akan and Kikuyu: all of these cultures use the portable and easily sharedknowledge contained in aphorisms, and from these cultures and more this communal knowledge spread.

WANGARI'S TREES OF PEACEBy: JEANETTE WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9780152065454 | Price: $20.79PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, sheis shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangaridecides to do something-and starts by planting nine seedlings in her own backyard. And as they grow, so do herplans. . . . This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shiningexample of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change. Includes an author's note.This book was printed on 100% recycled paper with 50% postconsumer waste. "

OUR HOUSE IS ON FIREBy: JEANETTE WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9781534467781 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Environment, SOCIAL JUSTICE

From acclaimed picture book creator Jeanette Winter comes the urgent and powerful story of Greta Thunberg, thesixteen-year-old climate activist who has sparked a worldwide student movement and is demanding action fromworld leaders who refuse to address climate change. I don’t want you to be hopeful. I want you to panic…I want youto act as if our house is on fire. Because it is. When she was fifteen years old, Greta Thunberg’s teacher explained toher class that our climate is changing—the earth is getting warmer, the polar ice caps are melting, and life on earth isthreatened. Greta was devastated. What could she do? If the grown-ups weren’t doing enough to save the planet,Greta would have to demand change herself. So she went on strike, skipping school every Friday to sit outside of theSwedish Parliament building with a sign that read “School Strike for Climate.” At first, Greta was the only one. Butgradually, more and more students joined her, until her lone protest had sparked a worldwide student movement foraction on climate change. Now, a year later, Greta is speaking to audiences of world leaders at important meetingslike the United Nations Climate Conference and the World Economic Forum. She is leading the conversation onclimate change and sparking worldwide conversation on how to save our planet. Greta is showing everyone thateven the smallest person can make a big difference, and this picture book informs and inspires young readers who


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are beginning to learn about the world around them.

NASREEN'S SECRET SCHOOL - TRUE STORYBy: JEANETTE WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9781416994374 | Price: $15.99PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared. In despair, her grandmother riskseverything to enroll Nasreen in a secret school for girls. Will a devoted teacher, a new friend, and the worlds shediscovers in books be enough to draw Nasreen out of her shell of sadness? Based on a true story from Afghanistan,this inspiring book will touch readers deeply as it affirms both the life-changing power of education and the healingpower of love.

MR CORNELL'S DREAM BOXESBy: JEANETTE WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9781442499003 | Price: $21.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Children young and old will delight in the artistic splendor of this illustrated nonfiction tale from the author ofHenri’s Scissors, which Booklist called an “exemplary picture-book biography.” Joseph Cornell loved to draw andpaint and collect things. With these drawings and paintings and collected treasures, he made marvelousshadowboxes—wonderlands covered in glass. And who did he most like to share them with? Children, of course.For they noticed all the details and took in all the magic Mr. Cornell had created. In this inspiring nonfiction picturebook, Jeanette Winter has painted a moving portrait of a New York artist who always felt his work was bestunderstood by children.

MALALA A BRAVE GIRL FROM PAKISTAN IQBALBy: JEANETTE WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9781481422949 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): SOCIAL JUSTICE

Meet two heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the rights to freedom and education in these inspirational nonfictiontales from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Two stories of bravery in one beautiful book—including thestory of Malala Yousafzai, a winner of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize! One country: Pakistan. Two children: IqbalMasih and Malala Yousafzai. Each was unafraid to speak out. He, against inhumane child slavery in the carpet trade.She, for the right of girls to attend school. Both were shot by those who disagreed with them—he in 1995, she in2012. Iqbal was killed instantly; Malala miraculously survived and continues to speak out around the world. She wasawarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her work. The stories of these two courageous children whose braverytranscended their youth, beautifully written and illustrated by celebrated author Jeanette Winter, are an inspiration toall.

LIBRARIAN OF BASRABy: JEANETTE WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9780152054458 | Price: $20.79PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): War/Children and War, Global Issues

In the Koran, the first thing God said to Muhammad was 'Read.'"* - Alia Muhammad Baker Alia Muhammad Bakeris a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Untilnow. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library - along with the thirty thousand books within it - will bedestroyed forever. In a war-stricken country where civilians - especially women - have little power, this true storyabout a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout theworld, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries. Illustrated by Jeanette Winter in


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bright acrylic and ink. Includes an author's note. *From the New York Times, July 27, 2003"

HENRI'S SCISSORSBy: JEANETTE WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9781442464841 | Price: $17.59PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Step into the colorful world of Henri Matisse and his magnificent paper cutouts! In a small weaving town in France,a young boy named Henri-Emile Matisse drew pictures everywhere, and when he grew up, he moved to Paris andbecame a famous artist who created paintings that were adored around the world. But late in life a serious illnessconfined him to a wheelchair, and amazingly, it was from there that he created among his most belovedworks—enormous and breathtaking paper cutouts. Based on the life of Henri Matisse, this moving and inspirationalpicture book biography includes a note from the author, dynamic quotes from Matisse himself, and an illuminatinglook at a little-known part of a great artist’s creative process.

SECRET PROJECTBy: JONAH WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9781481469135 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

Mother-son team Jonah and Jeanette Winter bring to life one of the most secretive scientific projects in history—thecreation of the atomic bomb—in this powerful and moving picture book. At a former boy’s school in the remotedesert of New Mexico, the world’s greatest scientists have gathered to work on the “Gadget,” an invention sodangerous and classified they cannot even call it by its real name. They work hard, surrounded by top security andsworn to secrecy, until finally they take their creation far out into the desert to test it, and afterward the world willnever be the same.

SAD LITTLE FACTBy: JONAH WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9780525581796 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED

A New York Times bestselling author and the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg deliver aperfectly timed, funny read-aloud about the importance of telling the truth. There once was a fact who could not lie.But no one believed him. When the Authorities lock the sad little fact away, along with other facts, the world goesdark. But facts are stubborn things. With the help of a few skillful fact finders, they make a daring escape and bringtruth back to brighten the world. Because after all, "a fact is a fact" and that's that! Truth be told, this spare,ingenious story reads like a modern-day parable. Bestselling author, Jonah Winter, and the #1 New York Timesbestselling illustrator of The Good Egg, Pete Oswald, pair together to remind us of the importance of honesty andtruth during a time of lies and fake news.

OILBy: JONAH WINTER | HardcoverISBN: 9781534430778 | Price: $19.19PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): SOCIAL JUSTICE , Environment

Mother-son team Jonah Winter and Jeanette Winter tell the story of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and its devastatingand lingering effects in this poetic and timely picture book. Oil is drawn up from deep in the earth by machines,transported through pipelines, and pumped onto a ship that sails out to sea. When the ship crashes into a reef, the oilspills out over miles of ocean, covering rocks and animals alike. What will the consequences be? In this poignantand impactful picture book, celebrated picture book creators Jonah Winter and Jeanette Winter powerfully explorethe devastating impact mankind can have on nature.


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GIFT DAYSBy: KARI-LYNN WINTERS | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9781554551927 | Price: $15.16PICTURE BOOK - ADVANCED | Theme(s): Literacy

Longing to read and write, but caring for her siblings after her mother's death, Nassali awakens one morning todiscover that her chores have been completed by her brother, who offers her the gift of time to pursue an education.

ARRIVALBy: SHAUN TAN | HardcoverISBN: 9780439895293 | Price: $21.59GRAPHIC NOVEL CHILDREN'S | Theme(s): Wordless, Immigration/Citizenship, Character Education

In a heartbreaking parting, a man gives his wife and daughter a last kiss and boards a steamship. He's embarking onthe most difficult journey he's leaving home to build a better future for his family. In this wordless graphic novel,Shaun Tan captures the immigrant experience through clear, mesmerizing images. The reader enters a strange newworld, participating in the main character's isolation and ultimately his joy.

TITAN & THE WILD BOARSBy: SUSAN HOOD | HardcoverISBN: 9780062907721 | Price: $17.59SOCIAL STUDIES - ISSUES (ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL) | Theme(s): Survival

Don’t miss the breathtaking true story of the international rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team from a flooded cavein Thailand! One afternoon, eleven-year-old Titan, his friends from the Wild Boars soccer team, and their coachrode their bikes to explore local caves. They crawled through the narrow tunnels in the dark to reach the center ofthe cave. When they turned to go home, heavy rains had flooded the tunnel. They were trapped! With rising watersand monsoon season upon them, time and oxygen were running out. The world watched with bated breath asrescuers from around the globe joined forces to try to free the boys. After eighteen harrowing days, in anunprecedented effort of international teamwork, they were finally saved. Award-winning author Susan Hood andjournalist Pathana Sornhiran based this picture book on Sornhiran’s first-hand reporting of the event, and DowPhumiruk’s beautiful illustrations bring the story to life. The book also includes a timeline and back matter withadditional resources.

BOY WHO DREAMED OF INFINITY A TALE OBy: AMY ALZNAUER | HardcoverISBN: 9780763690489 | Price: $19.19BIOGRAPHY (INDIVIDUAL) | Theme(s): Diversity, Math

A young mathematical genius from India searches for the secrets hidden inside numbers -- and for someone whounderstands him -- in this gorgeous picture-book biography. A mango . . . is just one thing. But if I chop it in two,then chop the half in two, and keep on chopping, I get more and more bits, on and on, endlessly, to an infinity Icould never ever reach. In 1887 in India, a boy named Ramanujan is born with a passion for numbers. He seesnumbers in the squares of light pricking his thatched roof and in the beasts dancing on the temple tower. He writesmathematics with his finger in the sand, across the pages of his notebooks, and with chalk on the temple floor."What is small?" he wonders. "What is big?" Head in the clouds, Ramanujan struggles in school -- but his motherknows that her son and his ideas have a purpose. As he grows up, Ramanujan reinvents much of modernmathematics, but where in the world could he find someone to understand what he has conceived? Author AmyAlznauer gently introduces young readers to math concepts while Daniel Miyares's illustrations bring the wonder ofRamanujan's world to life in the inspiring real-life story of a boy who changed mathematics and science forever.Back matter includes a bibliography and an author's note recounting more of Ramanujan's life and accomplishments,as well as the author's father's remarkable discovery of Ramanujan's Lost Notebook.

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By: SAIRA MIR | HardcoverISBN: 9781534418882 | Price: $19.19BIOGRAPHY (INDIVIDUAL) | Theme(s): SOCIAL JUSTICE , Diversity

Little Leaders meets Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls in this gorgeous nonfiction picture book that introducesreaders to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard. Long ago, Muslimwomen rode into battle to defend their dreams. They opened doors to the world’s oldest library. They ruled, startedmovements, and spread knowledge. Today, Muslim women continue to make history. Once upon a time, they werechildren with dreams, just like you. Discover the true stories of nineteen unstoppable Muslim women of the twenty-first century who have risen above challenges, doubts, and sometimes outright hostility to blaze trails in a widerange of fields. Whether it was the culinary arts, fashion, sports, government, science, entertainment, education, oractivism, these women never took “no” for an answer or allowed themselves to be silenced. Instead, they worked torise above and not only achieve their dreams, but become influential leaders. Through short, information-richbiographies and vibrant illustrations, Muslim Girls Rise introduces young readers to the diverse and importantcontributions Muslim women have made, and role models they may never have heard of before, but whose storiesthey will never forget.

RUTH OBJECTSBy: DOREEN RAPPAPORT | HardcoverISBN: 9781484747179 | Price: $19.99BIOGRAPHY (INDIVIDUAL) | Theme(s): SOCIAL JUSTICE

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a trailblazer. A fighter. A public servant who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of equality.When Ruth was a young girl, her mother encouraged her to read, be independent, and stand up for what she thoughtwas right. Ruth graduated first in her class at Cornell University and tied for top of her graduating class at ColumbiaLaw School. But she faced prejudice as both a woman and a Jew, making it difficult to get a job. Ruth eventuallyfound work as a law clerk, and her determination, diligence, and skill led to a distinguished career as a lawyer. In1993, she became the second woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court. As a Supreme Courtjustice, Ruth has inspired fierce admiration and faced fervent opposition for her judgments in high-profile cases,many of which have involved discrimination. She has been lauded for her sharp wit and boldness, even when heropinions differ from that of the majority. As a student, teacher, lawyer, and judge, Ruth often experienced unfairtreatment. But she persisted, becoming a cultural icon, championing equality in pay and opportunity. Her brilliantmind, compelling arguments, and staunch commitment to truth and justice have convinced many to stand with her,and her fight continues to this day. This installment of the award-winning Big Words series brings a legendaryfigure into focus with Doreen Rappaport's incisive prose combined with Ruth's own words. Eric Velasquez'sdynamic illustrations infuse every scene with life in a moving tribute that will inspire young justice seekerseverywhere.

MARTIN'S BIG WORDSBy: DOREEN RAPPAPORT | HardcoverISBN: 9780786807147 | Price: $15.19BIOGRAPHY (INDIVIDUAL) | Theme(s): Black History

A picture-book biography brings to life the message of a gifted and influential speaker by using some of his ownwords to tell the story. By the creators of Freedom River. A Caldecott Honor Book.


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MALALA MY STORY OF STANDING UP FOR GIRLSBy: MALALA YOUSAFZAI | PaperbackISBN: 9780316527156 | Price: $7.99BIOGRAPHY (INDIVIDUAL)

A chapter book edition of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai's bestselling story of courageously standingup for girls' education. Malala's memoir of a remarkable teenage girl who risked her life for the right to go to schoolis now abridged and adapted for chapter book readers. Raised in a changing Pakistan by an enlightened father from apoor background and a beautiful, illiterate mother, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. Her story ofbravery and determination in the face of extremism is more timely than ever. In this edition, Malala tells her story inclear, accessible language perfect for children who are too old for Malala's Magic Pencil and too young for hermiddle-grade memoir. Featuring line art and simplified back matter, Malala teaches a new audience the value ofspeaking out against intolerance and hate: an inspiring message of hope in Malala's own words.

RED LAND YELLOW RIVERBy: ANGE ZHANG | Hardcover CanadianISBN: 9780888994899 | Price: $15.96BIOGRAPHY (INDIVIDUAL) | Theme(s): Social Studies gr.8

Winner of the 2005 BolognaRagazzi Award. When Mao's Cultural Revolution took hold in China in June 1966,Ange Zhang was thirteen years old. His father was a famous writer. Shortly after the revolution began, many ofAnge's classmates joined the Red Guard, Mao's youth movement, and they drove their teachers out of theclassrooms. But in the weeks that followed Ange discovered that his father's fame as a writer now meant that he wasa target of the new regime. When his father was arrested, he began to question everything that was happening in hiscountry. Finally, Ange was forced to join many other young urban Chinese students in the countryside for re-education where he found the emotional space to develop his own artistic talent and to find that he, like his father,was an artist -- except that Ange's talent lay in painting and drawing. This dramatic, painful autobiographical story iscomplemented by photographs, many drawn from Ange's personal collection, as well as non-fiction section thatexplains the historical period and is also illustrated with archival images.


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