A Morning with Grandpa

The powerful story of a migrant boy who grows in self-confidence when he uses his math prowess to stand up to the school bullies.

Fans of How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? rejoice! Here's an all new volume of tongue-twisting compound words, guaranteed to tickle your fancy! You'll laugh! You'll cry! Well...OK, maybe not, but you'll have lots of fun reading this book, poring through illustrations by thirteen different artists (including two fresh, new faces to the children's book scene!), and listening to an all new audio rendition of this new collection. So how much time will you spend reading, looking at, and listening to this book? As much time as you can! And if you're still dizzy from the first array of compound words and inverse descriptives...well, fasten your seat belts-the ride begins anew!

Meena is excited about the class play, a new and improved version of Red Riding Hood.

A biracial Asian Indian American boy finds his own special way to bond with his sister while the family awaits her adoption from India.

A young girl learns her rickety, old house by the river is stronger than the fiercest storm because it is fortified by love and family.

This touching story of personal growth and family pride is illustrated with authentic Guatemalan scenery that gives life to the country's radiant landscape and bustling city streets.

A girl from a migrant worker family overcomes the hardship of moving by creating a special place for herself.

A Mexican American girl learns to value the act of giving when she attends her first swap meet.

Destiny loves words, and her favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, where words abound.

A Chinese American girl helps preserve her grandmother's childhood memories of China by creating a special garden for her in America.

In this contemporary intergenerational story, a biracial girl and her Chinese grandfather overcome language differences and develop a special bond.

Early each morning Mike and his family drive to the city with their food cart.

In this heart-warming story, a boy gets beyond peer pressure and comes to appreciate the depth of his father's love. First-time author Almira Astudillo Gilles teams up with artist Carl Angel to create an inspiring and suspenseful story. Young readers will be cheering for Willie all the way.

When he tries to surprise his sick mother with flowers that he grew, a Chinese American boy receives a nice surprise of his own.

A magical Masai mask takes an African American boy on a series of adventures, and he discovers the joy of being himself.

Malik, a Pakistani boy who uses a wheelchair, is excited to compete in the annual kite-flying festival of Basant. Can his kite defeat the bully's and make him "King" of the festival?

The story of a boy attempting to play fetch with his dog, who brings back assorted round objects when the ball is lost.

Overflowing with family, food, and a tall stack of fun, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is sure to warm the heart and tickle the tummy. A fun way for children to learn about the cultural traditions and foods of India to be enjoyed by the whole family.

When the Troublesome Triplets complain that they have seen ghosts in Farmer Tanaka's field, Papa sets off with his son to hunt the ghosts in this fun story set in 1920s California.

To earn money, a young boy decides to collect and redeem empty soft drink cans, but ends up giving away his money to help a local homeless man.

After Juna's best friend moves away, Juna, an imaginative Korean American girl, goes on magical adventures by way of her special kimchi jar.

A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon everyone in the neighborhood--young and old alike--joins in on the fun.

The perfect book for aspiring young drummers, where a young boy in Trinidad discovers he can create tunes on discarded metal tins, and goes on to win the Carnival band competition.

Sammy is having the absolute rottenest, worst day ever. His little brother, Benji, knows exactly what that's like.

Alex needs a break from his pesky little brother, Lucas, so he creates a space for himself, but soon realizes that he and Lucas need time together too.

In this sweet, slice-of-life story, a curious and active Asian American girl spends the day learning tai chi from her grandfather, and in turn tries to teach him how to do yoga.

The sweet story a young girl who rebels against eating mushy cereal for breakfast every day by leaving her parents and baby brother to spend the day with her grandmother, then realizes home isn't so bad after all.

An African American girl and her friends play together and learn that despite their physical differences, they are all really the same.

In this tender story of international adoption, a mother weaves a magical web of tales to explain how her child came to be part of the family.

This unique bedtime book by award-winning author-illustrator Lulu Delacre features a game that highlights the universal love between caregivers and children while taking readers on a journey across the seven continents of Earth.

When a young girl named Anu has trouble adjusting to her new home and school, she calls upon Hanuman, the Hindu monkey god, for help vanquishing the ghosts in her closet.

A girl spends the day at her mother's hair salon, a neighborhood gathering place.

A Japanese American girl grows creatively and, with perseverance, masters the art of making an origami butterfly. Includes instructions.

An African American boy considers the meaning of giving and sharing and comes to understand the true spirit of Christmas.

A shy young African American boy makes friends in school by letting his classmates help with his drawing of a bare winter tree.

A young Tanzanian girl finds a special doll, and realizes how much she loves the doll when she almost loses her.

In this contempory Tanzanian story, author Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen and artist Christy Hale once again bring the sweet innocence of Elizabeti to life. Readers are sure to recognize this young child's emotions as she copes with her first day of school and discovers the wonder and joy of learning.

A celebration of African American childhood in the early 1900s, as told through 17 poems that detail the daily pleasures of young children's lives.

A traditional Iroquois celebration of the beauty and spirit of Mother Earth, as told by a contemporary Mohawk chief.

An African American girl who cherishes her frequent visits to her favorite Grandma finds a way to remember her grandmother with hope and joy after she passes away.

A box of animal crackers inspires a Mexican American boy to imagine what he would do with an eclectic array of creatures.

A celebration of music and movement, this story in verse is inspired by the riffs, rhythms, and freedom of jazz.

A girl in Africa learns how to help take care of her younger siblings, including a new baby sister.

An African American girl shares the private world of playtime on her front steps over each of the four seasons.

A young boy and his classmates explore an alphabet of occupations from Astronaut to Zillionaire with the help of the boy's favorite teacher.

A girl learns the power of imagination from her blind neighbor.

A young girl discovers all the wonderful and beautiful things around her that are black.

From sunrise to sunset, an African American boy spends an activity-filled summer day helping his family on their farm.

Henry Bell is not allowed to learn to read and write. In fact, most enslaved children, like him, are severely punished if they are even caught with a book.

An uplifting story about a young boy overcoming his fears and embracing his new home in America.

A young Korean boy gets a craving for a New York bagel and goes on a journey to fulfill his hunger.

One night, Rosalinda is awakened by a noise in the garden.

A joyful workout for young bodies and imaginations. There are so many different ways to wave goodbye!

Every Sunday night a young girl and her grandmother go on an imaginary shopping trip in this delightful picture book.

Cora and Mama work together to cook up pancit for the family in this celebration of Filipino heritage and foods.

The story of a young Tanzanian boy who learns a lesson about family love after selling the special music box his grandfather made for him.

The sweet story of three children who spend a rainy day with their grandfather, picking fresh vegetables in his garden, and then cook and share a meal of healthy vegetable stew.

A picture book that connects great works of architecture to the ways children build and play.

Allie's story of self-determination is one that young athletes, both boys and girls, will recognize. Perfect for anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of practicing and playing hard, Allie's Basketball Dream is a spirited tribute to perseverance.