Children's Books Catalog
Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants: The Questioneers Book #2
Author: Andrea Beatty
In Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants, Ada must rely on her curious mind, her brave spirit, and her best pals, Rosie Revere and Iggy Peck, to solve a mystery in her own backyard.
Ada Twist is full of questions. A scientist to her very core, Ada asks why again and again. One question always leads to another until she’s off on a journey of discovery! When Rosie Revere’s Uncle Ned gets carried away wearing his famous helium pants, it’s up to Ada and friends to chase him down. As Uncle Ned floats farther and farther away, Ada starts asking lots of questions: How high can a balloon float? Is it possible for Uncle Ned to float into outer space? And what’s the best plan for getting him down?
Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants is the second in a unique and exciting series of chapter books for children, parents, and teachers who want to make STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fun.
Acacia: A Rapunzel Tale
Author: JaNay Brown-Wood
In this clever, contemporary Black twist on “Rapunzel,” Acacia makes a new friend and uses her hair—and wits—to escape her evil stepmother.
A celebration of Black identity, empowering young girls to embrace and love themselves. A perfect storytime read for kids ages 4 to 7 years old.
Acacia has been locked away by Ma Gothel, left to wonder about the world beyond her tower walls. She spends her days reading stories about the outside until one day, Mahogany from Mahogany: A Little Red Riding Hood Tale happens to find her tower. When Mahogany sees Acacia let down her long, twisted hair for Ma Gothel to climb, she returns to befriend the lonely girl.
Eventually the girls realize they can untwist Acacia’s hair in a way that will make it impossible to let the locks down for Ma Gothel. An escape plan from the tower unfolds, because friendship—and a dream to see the world—are powerful.
Ultimately Acacia’s Black hair is personal expression and her own super power.
Abeni's Song
Author: P. Djeli Clark
On the day of the Harvest Festival, the old woman who lives in the forest appears in Abeni's village with a terrible message:
You ignored my warnings. It’s too late to run. They are coming.
Warriors with burning blades storm the village. A man with a cursed flute plays an impossibly alluring song. And everyone Abeni has ever known and loved is captured and marched toward far-off ghost ships set for even more distant lands.
But not Abeni.
Abeni is magically whisked away by the old woman. In the forest, Abeni begins her unwanted magical apprenticeship, her journey to escape the witch, and her impossible mission to bring her people home.
Abeni’s Song is the beginning of a timeless, enchanting fantasy adventure about a reluctant apprentice, a team of spirit kids, and the village they set out to save.
ABCs of Young King's Greatness Coloring Book
- Author: Lora A. McClain
Celebrate the greatness of the young kings and Black boys in your life with this inspiring ABC coloring book.
Featuring detailed illustrations of Black and Brown boys along with positive affirmations, this empowering coloring book invites you to walk in your power as you create and color. This bold and beautiful coloring book is the perfect gift for your son, brother, father, or any important man in your life that needs to be reminded of their own greatness.
- Beautiful Black and Brown characters―Inspired by Lora's grandchildren, this coloring book features detailed drawings of Black and Brown boys.
- Positive affirmations for finding your power―Each page features a message of empowerment and love for a total of 26 encouraging affirmations in this unique ABCs book.
- Creating care through art―By creating, coloring, and celebrating the greatness of Black and Brown boys, young kings can see beautiful and positive images that look like them.
Aaron Slater's Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists (The Questioneers)
Author: Andrea Beatty
Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists is an inspiring, hands-on book about art, creativity, and how we see the world—featuring the newest Questioneer—from New York Times bestselling creators Andrea Beaty and David Roberts.
Make art of all sorts in this project book from the team behind the bestselling Questioneers series. Aaron Slater shows readers how art is everywhere in our world—from the famous paintings and photographs that we know so well to places you may not think as much about, like on stamps or coins—and encourages them to make art of their own based on what they see.
More than 40 activities will help to spark creativity, encourage curiosity, and show some of the traits most important to being an artist: being observant, being persistent, and being flexible. From coloring pages to drawing prompts to instructions on how to make your very own puppet show and so much more, this project book encourages and uplifts the youngest artists and creators of tomorrow.
Become an astonishing artist, like Aaron Slater:
- Draw a self-portrait
- Read about famous artists throughout history
- Create your own flipbook animation
- Design labels for your favorite foods
- Learn about the different elements of art, like color and shadow
- Make your own puppet show
- And much more!
A Trip With Blip
Author: Jerrard K. Polk
Hello, I am BLIP!
I can take you on a trip.
Just put a book into this slot,
then turn this wheel.
Here's the sitting spot!
Two siblings are stuck inside on a rainy day, but a trip to their local library turns into their greatest adventure ever when they meet BLIP—a shiny yellow machine that transports them to the location of any book...
They float in the sea! Soar into space! Explore the age of dinosaurs! When it's time to go home, BLIP leaves them with a few books to remember him by—and a newfound love of reading.
Jerrard Polk's rhyming text and imaginative illustrations make this the perfect story for any beginning reader!
Seuss Studios is a new line of Beginner Books with original stories and art from emerging authors and illustrators. Every Seuss Studios story was inspired by never-before seen sketches from the Dr. Seuss archives, which you can find in the back of each book! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, Beginner Books make learning to read FUN!
A Taste of Magic (Paperback)
Author: J. Elle
Kyana Turner has just found out the family secret--she's a witch! This means mandatory lessons every Saturday at Park Row Magick Academy, the magic school hidden in the back of her local beauty shop. Learning spells, discovering charms and potion recipes, and getting a wand made to match her hair's curl pattern, Kyana feels like she's a part of something really special. The hardest part will be keeping her magic a secret from non-Magick folks, including her BFF, Nae.
But when the school loses funding, the students must either pay a hefty tuition at the academy across town or have their magic stripped . . . permanently. Determined not to let that happen, Kyana comes up with a plan to win a huge cash prize in a baking competition. After all, she's learned how to make the best desserts from her memaw. But as Kyana struggles to keep up with magic and regular school, prepare for the competition, and keep her magic secret, she wonders if it's possible to save her friendships, too. And what will she do when, in the first round of competition, a forbidden dollop of magic whisks into her cupcakes?
A Spoonful of Faith
Author: Jena Holliday
A sweet rhyming picture book that reminds young readers that to make their dreams come true—“a spoonful of faith is all it takes!”—from debut author-illustrator Jena Holliday. An encouraging and hopeful picture book, perfect for anyone nervous about activities such as going back to school.
Layla wakes up nervous to go to her new school, so she looks to Mama to help her feel better. The mother and daughter duo head to the kitchen and combine all the necessary ingredients—kindness, hope, warm hugs, and prayers—to create a new tradition of confidence and happiness.
Written and illustrated by Jena Holliday, this tender picture book serves as a boosting reminder to trust in God, to have faith, but most importantly, to believe in your ability to turn a bad day around.
A fun metaphor for transforming your mood, A Spoonful of Faith is Jena’s playful rendition of turning comfort food into soul food. Share this family-friendly book for Easter, Mother's Day, or anytime a spoonful of faith is needed.
A Royal Rescue (Royal Sweets)
Author: Helen Perelman
Princess Mini is worried about starting a new school and making new friends—even with a little troll named Gobo by her side. It’s not always easy being a princess! Will she come to learn that her new school and new friends could lead to more adventures than she could possibly imagine?
On June 30, 2015 Misty stepped on stage as the first female African-American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater and made history!
A Night for the Rice Carriers
Author: Carmen Rubin
Mae and her grandmother, Coco, spend the day preparing Coco’s garden for a full-moon celebration with neighbors and friends. This will be the night that Mae, herself, shares her ancestors’ powerful story of rebellion and survival. Through music, food, and joyous revelry, Coco and her guests honor the legacy of two courageous women—Yaya and Paanza—who carried grains of rice hidden in their braids to forge a new life when they escaped enslavement.
The stories of these West African “rice carriers” have lived on through oral tradition, but are being shared in this picture book for the very first time. Written by a historian and children’s literacy advocate, this celebratory book captures the spirit of good rebellion and great community. It was inspired by real rice carriers, Yaya and Paanza, and includes backmatter text and photographs.
A Magical Day (Afro Unicorn)
Author: April Showers
Unicorn best friends Magical, Unique, and Divine are getting ready for a very special birthday party in this picture-book adventure. Celebrate your inner unicorn with the first book in the Afro Unicorn line!
It's Magical’s birthday! She and her unicorn friends can't wait to celebrate at her magnificent party. But when Magical's enchanted crown suddenly goes missing, it's up to everyone in the enchanted kingdom of Afronia to come together and find it before her big party is ruined.
Join these three extraordinary unicorns in a story full of friendship, love, and fun.
When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favorite emoji—the unicorn!—was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of color to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are.
A is For Aretha
Author: Leslie Kwan
An exciting ABC board book featuring Black women musicians whose artistry and activism globally changed the way we hear and interact with music, one song at a time.
Spotlighting 26 Black women in music, A is for Aretha is a celebration of the contributions they made not only within their industry but also of the social causes that often underpinned their music. Within these pages are women whose music encouraged joy and self-love, advocated for racial justice, buoyed civil rights protests, and trailblazed paths for Black creatives that are still felt to this day.
This board book is a perfect gift for a baby shower or the youngest music fan.
A Is for Abbott Elementary!
Author: Golden Books
Learn your ABCs with Miss Teagues, Mr. Eddie, and their fellow teachers from Abbott Elementary in this Little Golden Book perfect for fans of the show, illustrated in the iconic Funko POP style!
A is for Abbott, apple, and Ava! Little ones can learn their ABCs while Abbott Elementary fans of all ages can revisit their favorite Philadelphia elementary school in this Little Golden Book featuring Janine, Barbara, Mr. Johnson, and all their friends in the fun Funko Pop art style!
Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
Across the Bay
Author: Carlos Aponte
RECIPIENT OF THE PURA BELPRÉ ILLUSTRATOR HONOR
Author-illustrator Carlos Aponte takes readers on a journey to the heart of Puerto Rico in this enchanting picture book set in Old San Juan.
"A lively and honest story about filling voids and exploring what defines a family--as well as a love letter to a childhood home."--Horn Book
Carlitos lives in a happy home with his mother, his abuela, and Coco the cat. Life in his hometown is cozy as can be, but the call of the capital city pulls Carlitos across the bay in search of his father. Jolly piragüeros, mischievous cats, and costumed musicians color this tale of love, family, and the true meaning of home.
Above The Rim
Author: Jen Bryant and Frank Morrison
Winner of 2021 Orbis Pictus Award!
The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate, from an all-star team
Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball’s all-time-greatest players—an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA.
Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisitely illustrated telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.
Abdul's Story
Author: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Tiffany Rose
A little boy who loves storytelling but struggles with writing learns that it’s okay to make mistakes in this charming and encouraging picture book from the author of Mommy’s Khimar.
Abdul loves to tell stories. But writing them down is hard. His letters refuse to stay straight and face the right way. And despite all his attempts, his papers often wind up with more eraser smudges than actual words. Abdul decides his stories just aren’t meant to be written down…until a special visitor comes to class and shows Abdul that even the best writers—and superheroes—make mistakes.
ABCs of Black Girl Magic Coloring Book
- Author: Lora A. McClain
Celebrate your inner Black girl magic from A to Z with this inspiring coloring book for Black and Brown girls.
Featuring detailed illustrations of Black and Brown girls along with positive affirmations, this empowering coloring book invites you to walk in your magic as you create and color. This bold and beautiful coloring book is the perfect gift for your daughter, sister, mother, or any strong women in your life that needs to know they are magic.
- Beautiful Black and Brown characters―Inspired by Lora's grandchildren, this coloring book features detailed drawings of Black and Brown girls.
- Positive affirmations for finding your power―Each page features a message of magic and love for a total of 26 encouraging affirmations in this unique ABCs book.
- Creating care through art―By creating, coloring, and celebrating black girl magic, Black and Brown girls can see beautiful and positive images that look like them.
A Year of Black Joy: 52 Black Voices Share Their Life Passions (Year of Joy)
Author: Jamia Wilson
Curated by award-winning author Jamia Wilson, A Year of Black Joy celebrates the joy, talent, and contributions of 52 Black people from around the world. By sharing the many layers and dimensions of Black life and contributions that exist outside of trauma, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to share their joy too. Each contributor is an expert in their own field, and the book covers a multitude of topics, from astrology and astronomy to beekeeping and baking.
The collection includes an entry for every week of the year, and each contribution is tied to a particular season, event, or celebration. An illustrated, nonfiction component to each entry—such as a guide to healing plants or a tour of the night sky—lets readers dive further into the activity. Presented in a beautiful hardcover format and featuring stunning full-color illustrations from Jade Orlando, A Year of Black Joy is a book to be treasured for years to come.
A Toni Morrison Treasury : The Big Box; The Ant or the Grasshopper?; The Lion ..
Author: Toni Morrison, Slade Morrison, Joe Cepeda (Illustrated by), Pascal Lemaitr...
Presidential Medal of Freedom, Nobel Prize, and Pulitzer Prize recipient Toni Morrison’s eight children’s books, cowritten with her son, are collected in one hardcover volume for the first time in this beautiful keepsake treasury with a foreword by Oprah Winfrey!
The three Who’s Got Game books slyly and exuberantly retell some of Aesop’s fables. Three of the stories feature illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre: The Ant or the Grasshopper? examines friendship, betrayal, and survival while The Lion or the Mouse? takes a hilarious, subversive look at bullying and ego, big and small, and The Poppy or the Snake? shows how an accidental injury spirals into a battle of wills.
In The Tortoise or the Hare?, illustrated by Joe Cepeda, slow and steady wins the race…or does it?
Peeny Butter Fudge, also illustrated by Joe Cepeda, celebrates the relationship between three kids and their Nana. Nana can take an ordinary afternoon and make it extra special! Nap time, story time, and playtime are transformed by fairies, dragons, dancing, and pretending—and then mixing and fixing yummy, yummy fudge just like Nana and Mommy did not so many years ago. A lot can happen when Nana is left in charge!
Little Cloud and Lady Wind features artwork by Sean Qualls and follows Little Cloud, who likes her own place in the sky. Away from the other clouds, the sky is all hers. Can Lady Wind show Little Cloud the power of being with others?
Shadra Strickland’s charming illustrations illuminate Please, Louise. One gray afternoon, Louise makes a trip to the library. With the help of a new library card and through the transformative power of books, what started out as a dull day turns into one of surprises, ideas, and curiosity! This engaging picture book celebrates the wonders of reading, the enchanting capacity of the imagination, and, of course, the splendor of libraries.
Toni Morrison’s first book for children, The Big Box, illustrated by Giselle Potter, introduces three feisty children who show grown-ups what it really means to be a kid.
A Taste of Magic (Hardcover)
Author: J. Elle
Kyana Turner has just found out the family secret--she's a witch! This means mandatory lessons every Saturday at Park Row Magick Academy, the magic school hidden in the back of her local beauty shop. Learning spells, discovering charms and potion recipes, and getting a wand made to match her hair's curl pattern, Kyana feels like she's a part of something really special. The hardest part will be keeping her magic a secret from non-Magick folks, including her BFF, Nae.
But when the school loses funding, the students must either pay a hefty tuition at the academy across town or have their magic stripped . . . permanently. Determined not to let that happen, Kyana comes up with a plan to win a huge cash prize in a baking competition. After all, she's learned how to make the best desserts from her memaw. But as Kyana struggles to keep up with magic and regular school, prepare for the competition, and keep her magic secret, she wonders if it's possible to save her friendships, too. And what will she do when, in the first round of competition, a forbidden dollop of magic whisks into her cupcakes?
A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks (People Who Shaped Our World)
Author: Alice Faye Duncan
SING a song for Gwendolyn Brooks.Sing it loud—a Chicago blues. With a voice both wise and witty, Gwendolyn Brooks crafted poems that captured the urban Black experience and the role of women in society. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, reading and writing constantly from a young age, her talent lovingly nurtured by her parents. Brooks ultimately published 20 books of poetry, two autobiographies, and one novel. Alice Faye Duncan has created her own song to celebrate Gwendolyn’s life and work, illuminating the tireless struggle of revision and the sweet reward of success.
This brilliant, laugh-out-loud graphic memoir offers a fresh perspective on life and social issues and proves that you don’t need to be a dead white man to find success in art.
A Penny In My Pocket
Author: C. M. Harris
You don't need to have a lot to help those who don't have much, and little Stevie learns just that.
"A Penny In My Pocket, is a clever look at money, financing, and making hard decisions on what is more important to purchase."
Perfect children's picture book for the holiday season; a book about spending, saving, donating, and giving.
A trip to the grocery store teaches little Stevie that not only do we not always get to buy everything we want but that money can be used in many ways, even to help others! When Stevie sees someone in need, what will he choose to do?
A Penny in my Pocket is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book discussing the difference between needing and wanting something. Stevie and Mommy have a candid and even a bit silly discussion during their adored time spent together on the weekly shopping trip as Stevie learns that money is earned. Mommy teaches us why we have money and that it is used in different ways. Hearing "NO" won't be fun to hear, but Stevie learns a valuable lesson from what he finds in his pocket.
A Magical Day (Afro Unicorn)
Author: April Showers
Unicorn best friends Magical, Unique, and Divine are getting ready for a very special birthday party in this picture-book adventure. Celebrate your inner unicorn with the first book in the Afro Unicorn line!
It's Magical’s birthday! She and her unicorn friends can't wait to celebrate at her magnificent party. But when Magical's enchanted crown suddenly goes missing, it's up to everyone in the enchanted kingdom of Afronia to come together and find it before her big party is ruined.
Join these three extraordinary unicorns in a story full of friendship, love, and fun.
When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favorite emoji—the unicorn!—was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of color to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are.
A Library
Author: Nikki Giovanni
In what other place can a child "sail their dreams" and "surf the rainbow" without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them.
This inspiring read-aloud includes stunning illustrations and a note from Nikki Giovanni about the importance of libraries in her own childhood.
A Is For Activist
Author: Innosanto Nagara
“Reading it is almost like reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, but for two-year olds—full of pictures and rhymes and a little cat to find on every page that will delight the curious toddler and parents alike.”—Occupy Wall Street
A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for.
The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents' values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.