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A child is building a rocket ship. They've got plans and cardboard. They bring in all the important things, from the chess board to the good snacks to the cat. And as they build, they speak to someone far away, remembering camping trips, stargazing, and a warm and loving relationship. This person now feels as far away as the stars--but maybe this rocket ship will take our narrator there. This moving picture book follows a child who's determined to...

Chip the sheep does not want to get sheared so he sets off into the wilderness.

A cheeky and colorful debut picture book about a father-daughter birding adventure--illustrated by Coretta Scott King Honoree Raissa Figueroa. Can you spot two early birds EARbirding on a father-daughter nature walk? With each chirp and cheep, Honeybird ticks off a color on her birding adventure list: Yellow. Tick! Green. Tick! But where's Blue? Honeybird has never seen Blue. Not ever! With her budding outdoor skills, a bit of patience, and encouragement...

Once upon a time, the rhinoceros had beautifully smooth skin. So how did it end up so saggy and baggy and wrinkly?

Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, returns with another sweet, funny picture book about summertime outdoor adventures and the unforgettable memories often made along the way. Mama's decided it's time for their next big outdoor adventure, but Oliver's not so sure. He's no fan of bazillion-mile, brain-melting car rides, sleeping someplace with bears, bugs, and bats, or the sticky, icky food! Blech! Mama may...

Throughout the day, a group of animals learn to be kind, considerate, and caring.

During her visit with grandma Mimi, Enola forms a special bond with a new best friend, a hotdog, but disaster strikes when Mimi's dog Hoagie encounters Hotdog.

In this poignant and poetic picture book, a young girl named Afsi navigates the invisible river of learning a new language and finding her voice in a foreign land. Her name, rooted in fairy tales, contrasts sharply with the overwhelming reality of her new classroom, where English words snare her like spiderwebs and classmates appear before her like giants. If only Afsi could summon some fairy tale magic to help her bridge the overwhelming divide....

In our increasingly hectic world, even children are often inundated with responsibilities and activities, and end up feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Mindfulness helps focus our attention on the present - without judgement, and without worrying about the past or future. It can help us to enjoy the moments we might normally miss, as well as cope when emotions are hard to handle. We just need to take a pause! Everyone has the capacity to be mindful,...

"During a visit to her great-aunt Portia, Bea learns the power of music to comfort and elevate"-- Provided by publisher.