Mom and Dad have blue eyes. Mine are black. We don't look much alike, but that doesn't matter to me! Adopted children may have different skin or hair color from parents or siblings. But… Read More →

Ruby LOVES HAVING FUN, while Graham LOVES ORGANIZING. In their own unique ways, they make sure that Acorn Wood is a beautiful and lively place. Ruby was always playing games and Graham was… Read More →

It's Valentine's Day and Ruby won't let anything spoil the celebration! In this follow-up to the popular Love, Ruby Valentine, Ruby's favorite day of the year rolls around again, and she and… Read More →

Sam's grandfather, Pops, always taught Sam that the most important aspects of rugby are sportsmanship and teamwork. Things are not great at home, but Sam's struggles really begin when his… Read More →

Highlighting rugby, the fastest growing sport in America, this book tackles the issue of girls playing full-contact sports. Maddy and her friends are a small town group determined to form a… Read More →

Saif is "just shy," or at least that's what everyone tells him. When his mom comforts him with a patchwork quilt made of his special memories, he remembers that he's so much more. He was… Read More →

The Manatees are finally having fun this baseball season under new captain Luis. Embracing teamwork, they welcome troubled players Ty and Savannah, hoping to give them a second chance after… Read More →

"You feel way too much." / "Will you stop being dramatic?" This tender picture book follows a girl who is told she is too intense, too sensitive, too much. She's told to grow a thicker skin,… Read More →

Lights! Camera! Action! Georgie Dupree loves the spotlight, but how can she shine on stage if she doesn't get the lead role in the school play? When Georgie Dupree lends an extra hand, she… Read More →

Shark wants to get up in front of the class during show-and-tell, but he feels a bit shy. Is there anything he can do to feel better? This relatable story helps kids identify their feelings… Read More →

For every kid, there's a horse that can help. At least, that's the idea at Quartz Creek Ranch. But Hanna doubts it will be true for her. Going to Quartz Creek was her mother's idea; Hanna's… Read More →

Emerging readers will love the story of Ben and his friend Stan, who is very shy! This charming, illustrated tale has carefully leveled text and includes a reading comprehension activity. Read More →

Harriet Flores struggles with boredom and an unrequited crush while learning to manage her chronic illness through a long, hot, 1990s summer in Chicago. She uses her imagination to cope,… Read More →

At school, at home, on the bus, or in a restaurant—no matter how hard he tries, Patrick just can't sit still. So what's a kid with a lot of energy supposed to do? His teacher and the doctor… Read More →

Nobody wants to be friends with a smelly skunk, but Sally is desperate to show the townspeople that she would never let off a stink around friends. When she bumps into the town robber, it's… Read More →

When it begins to bug Slug that his mom doesn't hug him, he leaves home to find out why. Kitten suggests he should be furrier, so he puts on a woolly hat while Bird suggests he needs a beak.… Read More →

Sarimah has played soccer in her home in Syria but everything changes when her family suddenly moves to Canada. Now, Sarimah must learn English and adapt to the cold winter weather. Her… Read More →

Everybody barfs. Dogs, cats, chickens, alligators, and even you. It happens to everyone, and sometimes it even happens . . . at school. With her characteristic humor and compassion, Nancy… Read More →

Anna Lee is a sweet-natured manatee whose dreams are even bigger than her mighty flippers. Every night, Anna Lee Manatee meets with her friend, The Loon, to stargaze. When Anna Lee shares… Read More →