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From the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy comes a gorgeously illustrated original folktale about a little boy who must use his big imagination to help solve big problems. It's a beautiful day in Ah-Fu's village, and all he wants to do is...

Celebrate the new experiences and feelings that each kind of day brings to our lives in this delightful picture book. There are 365 days in a year. But no two days are the same. Some days go by in a wink, some days bring great surprises--or great...

Show your love from sea to shining sea! In time for the 250th anniversary of the United States, this mini illustrated gift book is a perfect way to celebrate the people, places, and values of America, from cheering for those we care about to fighting for...

A young girl is afraid of dogs, and a small dog is afraid of children in this funny, bighearted picture book about overcoming fear to find friendship. Jia runs from every dog--big, tiny, spotted, or shaggy. Charlie the French bulldog hides from every...

**Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Medal** Every culture has its own unique favorites folktales, and discovering them offers a fun and meaningful way to learn about life in other parts of the world. Asian Folktales for Children brings...

A granddaughter makes her Giddo's birthday extra special with a surprise gift in this delightful picture book that celebrates Egyptian art and family. When Somaya and her beloved Giddo (Arabic word for grandfather) make their weekly trip to the market,...

A remarkable tale of books and reading, now in a bilingual Spanish-English edition. On most days, teacher and librarian Luis Soriano Bohórquez packs his two burros, Alfa and Beto, with books and makes his way over mountains and through valleys to visit...

JLG Gold Standard Selection"A stunning book that will have young readers eager to try new foods from around the world" - Booklist"A charming island tale with a message of community and connection" - Kirkus ReviewsWhen customers can't reach the weekly...

How many ways can Papi say I love you without saying the words? Through actions big and small, his love shines during their road trip. A heartfelt celebration of the father-daughter bond--ideal for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle. An adorable picture...

In an upbeat story with bright, welcoming illustrations, Ken Wilson-Max conveys the excitement and hope created by a vast, community-powered project to bring more trees to sub-Saharan Africa. It's another hot day in Mali, at the edge of the desert, and...

Celebrate military families and all they do when their loved ones are away on duty in this lyrical and timeless tale.Whether in the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Army or Marines, the brave people serving the country also have family serving in important...

A Buddhist monk practices calligraphy every single day--calming his heart and bringing an unexpected gift to a nearby city.As rain falls, Old Monk invites Little Monk to practice calligraphy. "Let's write the character for rain!" he says. And with each...

Three starred reviews! Based on the true story of the author's great-grandmother, this "affectingly gentle" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book about surviving the Armenian Genocide sparkles with hope and heart even amid unspeakable...

"Outrageously creative! Kids will drink in every imaginative detail in El Toro's wild world!" --Jeff Kinney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesFrom the Eisner Award Nominated World of Vamos! series, Tough Times finds...

A charismatic young sleuth takes on a case close to home in this new graphic novel series set in a vibrant African community. Ten-year-old Korobá knows everyone in Makoko, the Nigerian fishing village where she lives. She knows her way up and down the...

Brilliant Iranian-American creator Rashin offers her fun and fresh spin on a classic Nowruz folktale. Nane Sarma is winter herself, and every year she waits eagerly for her old friend, Uncle Nowruz. His job is to travel the land announcing the beginning...

In this inviting and informative picture book, travel the globe and learn how kites are flown to honor gods and ancestors, bring good fortune, celebrate milestones, and join communities together. Kites fly high across the sky, around the world, all...

Filo's Butterflies is a charming picture book about how a young Samoan boy calms his nerves before his first siva performance at a family wedding. Filo is going to dance at his aunties' Samoan wedding! He's been rehearsing the steps for his first siva...