It’s Me, Henry!
This picture book about a young boy on the autism spectrum highlights the way he functions differently from his classmates. His way of being in the world has both its challenges and its strengths.
Remember Who You Are
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This beautifully illustrated picture book empowers young readers to embrace their potential by fostering understanding of identity, tradition and culture.
Remember Who You Are / kiskisi awîna kiya
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This beautifully illustrated picture book empowers young readers to embrace their potential by fostering understanding of identity, tradition and culture.
Sophie Shares the Stars
In this touching picture book, Sophie's adoptive father, whom she calls "My Michael," develops a chronic, invisible illness. But even though Michael can't always do the things he used to, he's still Sophie's universe—and she is his.
Two Pigs
In this retelling of the Three Little Pigs, the third pig is replaced by a bear with the consequences that may have on the frozen wolf in winter. A bear brings a different set of complications for the wolf then a third pig.
Lessons From Hu'ul Ke:li
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Native American boy doing daily chores with his grandfather on the reservation.
Bird Brothers, A Delhi Story
A touching picture book based on the real-life efforts of two brothers who have devoted their lives to rescuing and rehabilitating black kite raptors that have been injured by glass-coated kite strings and the dense air pollution in Delhi.
Jack and the Beanstalk
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In Michael Rosen's humorous retelling of this classic tale, Jack trades his cow for magical beans, climbs a beanstalk, steals golden eggs, and outsmarts a giant.
Wampanoag Seasons
In Wampanoag Seasons, a young Wampanoag child explores Aquinnah's seasons, highlighting wildlife, the seashore, cranberry harvests, and winter traditions, celebrating community and cultural heritage.
Go, Sloth, Go!
In this cute rhyming picture book told in few words, a sloth tumbles from a tree onto a road and hurts its toe. A helpful truck driver brings the sloth to a wildlife vet, and soon enough the sloth is returning to its wilderness home.
A Hug on the Wind
In this illustrated picture book, Sam’s grandmother is going away for the winter, and he worries about how they’ll keep in touch. She tells him that she can send a hug on the wind, kisses in the rain and fireflies to say good night—and Sam realizes his grandma will always be there for him no matter the distance.
La poche secrète
Cet album raconte l’histoire vraie d’un groupe de jeunes filles résilientes d’un pensionnat pour Autochtones qui ont eu l’idée de munir leurs uniformes de poches secrètes pour y cacher de la nourriture.
Laisse un bel héritage
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Dans cet album magnifiquement illustré, un appel à l'action récurrent rappelle aux jeunes lecteurs et lectrices que tout en ce monde est interrelié.
A Stronger Home
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A mother and son experiencing family violence have to flee their home, moving from place to place to find safe shelter, until finally they’re able to go back home again and make it the strongest house yet.
Une maison solide
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Une mère et son fils victimes de violence familiale doivent abandonner leur résidence et trouver refuge à plusieurs endroits, jusqu’à ce qu’ils puissent enfin rentrer chez eux et transformer leur maison pour la rendre sécuritaire et accueillante.
L'enfant-orchestre
Un album à saveur musicale qui présente une métaphore créative pour illustrer le syndrome Gilles de la Tourette et le sentiment de prendre trop de place.
Carlito's Butterfly / La mariposa de Carlito
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In this bilingual picture book, when Carlito sees monarch butterflies fluttering in the park, he is reminded of his home country of Mexico and the migration journey he and the butterflies went on.
Cristina Plays
In this colorful picture book about imagination and play, little Cristina plays with her dollhouse and toy rabbit in a day that involves chores, meals and dreams.
Dreaming Alongside
Dragonfly invites the reader to journey with her to visit the places in our lives that give rise to brilliant dreams for the future, from our bookshelf, where we picture the stories we will tell, to the blanket of moss, where we feel nurtured and peaceful.
This Plant Is Not Boring
Mia wants a dog but her mom gets her a plant, which she thinks is boring...until the plant starts gobbling up more and more of her stuff. Can Mia figure out what this plant needs before it eats everything?
Le Secret des fleurs
Observez avec des yeux vifs, des oreilles sensibles et un nez curieux l'incroyable voyage du pollen et des graines aux côtés des sentinelles, quatre petits gardiens qui veillent sur les secrets de la nature.
Kenzie's Little Tree
In this contemplative picture book, Kenzie's mom doesn't always feel well, but Kenzie learns that she is strong—just like the little tree they plant in their yard—and that together, they can get through the hard times.
No Huddles for Heloise
In this humorous picture book, Heloise the penguin doesn't like huddling with her friends (it gives her the collywobbles), so she sets off to find others like her but discovers there's no place like home—especially when your friends support you.
