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Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetraps
History is full of fascinating stories of colorful characters, but some of the most interesting parts of history are really odd. You have probably seen scenes of government officials with their powdered white wigs, but in 1700s England and high-society in the American colonies, women… View →
My Baby Sister Is a Diplodocus
A brother finds an inventive way to reconcile with his new baby sister through his love of dinosaurs in this eye-catching, neon-bright picture book. My new baby sister comes home. But babies don’t drink milk, don’t ride a bicycle, don’t play… View →
My Dog Mouse
“Can I take Mouse for a walk?” I ask, and I’m always allowed. We set off, very slowly. Mouse walks at a snail’s pace. He stops at lamp posts and fences and sniffs for a long time. Sometimes he looks up at me and then I usually say something. I maybe… View →
My Ex-Imaginary Friend
Jack hasn’t seen his imaginary friend, George, since his tenth birthday, almost a year ago. His mom figures Jack simply outgrew George, but Jack suspects that George left of his own accord—just like Jack’s dad. Then Jack’s mom takes off too,… View →
My Favorite Horses
My Favorite Horses is sure to appeal to kids with a passion for horses and riding. Each title focuses on a different horse breed, from Arabians to American Quarter Horses. The series introduces readers to the characteristics of each breed, provides a breed history, discusses traits of… View →
My First Time (LOOK! Books ™)
For young children, the world is full of new experiences. This series takes a true-to-life approach to first-time experiences in a way that is sure to help readers feel empowered. These books allow readers to learn about common events—through the use of clear, easy-to-follow text… View →
My Happy Life
This acclaimed series of illustrated chapter books follows Dani as she starts school and meets Ella, who becomes her best friend in the world. At school and at home, Dani overcomes life’s ups and downs with optimism and understanding. Full of fun and happiness, these warm-hearted… View →
My Mindful A to Zen
Haiku poems for the soul A book of poetry that gently introduces children to mindfulness concepts like Om, Yoga and Zen, as well as goals for mindful living like Gratitude and Positivity. With its delightful cast of inclusive characters, this inspirational poetry… View →
My Must-Have Mom
When Jake’s mom upcycles every last thing in the apartment, Jake begins to worry that the only thing left to change is . . . him! Jake’s mom is not like most moms. Say there’s a dumpster in the street, most moms will pass right by without a second… View →
My Reading Neighborhood: First-Grade Sight Word Stories
These early readers combine the Dolch sight words appropriate for first grade along with inviting story lines to engage young readers and help build their reading confidence. View →
My Reading Neighborhood: Kindergarten Sight Word Stories
These supportive texts draw from the Dolch sight words for Kindergarten to help emergent readers practice their literacy skills. View →
Mystery Masters (Phonics Fun — Chapter Books)
Enhance reading skills while solving mysteries with this upper-level phonics series. Tailored for students in grades 3-5 needing extra support, these entertaining stories reinforce core skills, making learning engaging and effective. View →
Nafu Wants Food
Nafu is Mongo Village’s resident monster and protector, so the villagers give Nafu all the food Nafu wants. But after greedily gobbling up the last of it, Nafu heads into the desert in search of new and exciting things to eat. Instead, Nafu gets lost, their limbs fall off, and they start View →
Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
Lizbeth Murphy always has a plan, and most of her plans have worked—until now. No matter what she tries, she can’t get rid of her dad’s new girlfriend, Claire. And when she and her mom move to the other side of town, Lizbeth’s attempts to make friends in her new… View →
Name That Text Type!
This accessible new series introduces young readers to the basics of differentiating between genres. Readers will learn the characteristics of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, plays, and legends and folktales. Each book contains written examples of the text type in question,… View →
Natan Sharansky
This graphic novel biography is the story of Soviet Jewry “refusenik” and human rights activist Anatoly “Natan” Sharansky. Born in 1948 to a Jewish family in Ukraine, at that time part of the Soviet Union, he was arrested as a young man and later imprisoned for wanting to leave the… View →
Native American Histories
Developed in conjunction with Native American consultants, each book in this fascinating series provides a chronological history of the Native American group, from their origins through modern times. The coverage includes early histories, traditional lifestyles, housing, crafts, and… View →
Nature in Action
Teaming dramatic color photographs with vivid descriptions, this series makes natural phenomena easy to understand. View →
Nature Spy Guide
What can you find in nature? Look for bright flowers and listen to buzzing bees! Feel rough tree bark and taste a sweet apple! Join author and photographer Shelley Rotner as she encourages kids to use their senses to safely explore the outdoors. With simple text and photos featuring kids View →
Nearer My Freedom
“Permit me to lay at your feet the following genuine Narrative . . .” Olaudah Equiano was a writer and abolitionist whose autobiography, The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano, captured the attention of British readers at the height of the… View →
Never Give Up
The first-ever picture book biography about Dr. Katalin Karikó, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Growing up in a small Hungarian town, Kati Karikó was curious about everything. That included her family’s farm… View →
Night and Dana
A creative coming-of-age story for the climate-change generation Dana Drucker fights boredom in her Florida beach town by crafting special-effects makeup—the more gruesome, the better. But when a messy prank with Dana’s best friend Lily gets the wrong kind… View →
Night Becomes Day
Night becomes day / Flower becomes fruit. Nature is always at work, transforming. Whether sudden or gradual, change is a constant in our world. Author Cynthia Argentine describes transitions including acorns sprouting, deserts blooming, canyons forming, and… View →
Night Creatures
As day slowly grows dark, stars appear, night bugs blink on, and animals begin to emerge. Bats flap, skunks prowl, and rabbits race. From their backyard tent, a mother and child marvel at this hidden world. Together, they observe the creatures that wake as we prepare to sleep.… View →