Animal Talent Show
In this illustrated nonfiction picture book, we meet animals from around the world who use their dazzling artistic talents like singing, dancing and acting to survive in the wild.
Feel Empathy
This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers explores the history, science and mysteries of empathy and examines the things we can do to have compassion for ourselves and others.
The Honeybee Speech
In this illustrated early chapter book, Ellie is nervous about presenting a science project because she has a stutter that makes her self-conscious. When she finds the perfect topic, it shows her that with patience and practice she can accomplish anything.
Just a Piece of String
Part of the nonfiction Orca Think series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the invention of string and how it affects our lives and world today.
Kids Have Rights!
This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers with comic book–style illustrations introduces children to their rights, exploring identity, family, education, health, play and free expression through clear explanations and real-world examples.
More than Books
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book explores the past, present and future of books and libraries.
Snowshoes Laugh, Mukluks Dance
This beautifully illustrated picture book moves through Northern Canada’s seasons, linking shoes, land and people in rhyme.
Vikram Vanishes
In this short thriller novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old Vikram carelessly knocks over an old peddler woman at the market, and she curses him and his best friend to vanish one body part at a time.
Wanted: Imaginary Friend
In this whimsical picture book, Annika sets out to find her imaginary friend, but no one she meets seems quite right. When she learns that most of her friends don’t have imaginary friends either, she holds a meet-your-imaginary-friend party in hopes they’ll all find their perfect matches.
Zoomies!
In this rhyming picture book, a dog is left home alone and misses his people, so he howls, prowls and gets the gloomies...until his family returns and it’s time for joyful zoomies!
Big Winner (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Skye worries about her new friend, Digby, after he shares a big secret.
The Clay
In this high-interest accessible horror novel for teen readers, Jewish teen Adam discovers his late grandfather's connection to an ancient book of mysticism and the spell for creating a golem out of clay.
Leon Levels Up (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old gamer Leon is shocked when the cool kid invites him to test out a not-yet-released virtual-reality video game. When a glitch puts them in real-life danger, Leon must battle a dragon to save them both.
Maxed Out (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, twelve-year-old Max struggles, after his dad dies, to balance playing hockey with supporting his grieving mother and a brother who is autistic.
Me and Roo
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, thirteen-year-old Connor finds himself fostering a baby kangaroo in rural Australia.
Spotting Dottie (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, fourteen-year-old Charlotte wants to use her new drone to prove that Dottie, the elusive lake monster of Dorothy Lake, really exists.
Swerve
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Kip gets mixed up with a criminal enterprise when he accidentally keeps a backpack while helping a woman move out and leave her abusive husband.
Tip Jar
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, queer teen Emma tries to figure out who left her a rose in the tip jar at her coffee-shop job.
Willpower (Noah Text Edition)
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle-grade readers, a young teen with extraordinary mental abilities tries to save her father.
Powerful Read Alouds
A practical guide to using purposeful read alouds as a foundation for literacy, thinking, and community in primary classrooms. Through real books and engaging classroom routines, teachers will learn how to enrich language and literacy learning while nurturing curiosity, connection, and joy in reading.
Water and Wildlife
A lyrical, science-rich picture book that explores how animals across the globe depend on water to live, move, and survive, from singing whales to playful otters, inspiring young readers to understand ecosystems and protect the clean water we all share.
Corn & Tortillas
In Corn and Tortillas: Love Shared, Ana Lucia and Manuel discover the warmth of family, the richness of Maya culture, and the love in every tortilla, inspiring all families to explore and celebrate their own traditions.
Nina and the Missing Night
When the world forgets to slow down, Night disappears, and everything falls out of kilter. Nina journeys to a place where light begins to fade in search of Night. Nina and the Missing Night is a whimsical story that explores the balance between day and night, activity and rest in a world that sometimes forgets to pause.
The Total Eclipse of Me
Twelve-year-old Halley thinks all her problems will disappear on her stargazing camping trip with her absentee astronomer dad — until annoying whiz-kid Leo comes along and outshines her. Throw in food allergies, a serious hiking accident, and a looming forest fire; can Halley and Leo work together and get them all back to safety?
