What if there were a world where the British Empire still ruled the globe, and the enslavement of humans was still practiced out in the open? That’s the 21st-century London of Tyger’s protagonist, Adam Alhambra, a Muslim kid of Middle Eastern descent who is just trying to keep his head down and help his parents’ … Continue reading TYGER (SF Said, illus. by Dave McKean)
Who’s ready for the premiere of Wicked: For Good? As megafans, we couldn’t be more excited for the new movie to hit theaters this Friday. So to prepare, we’ve been diving into some of our favorite Wicked-themed books! Our resident jokester 10-year-old is loving the Mad Libs: Wicked Edition by Brian Elling, and I’m all … Continue reading Books Recommendations for WICKED: FOR GOOD Premiere Week!
Kick off the Thanksgiving festivities with picture books that celebrate what makes the season great: family, community, and food.
When Walter showed up at the door of Samantha and her family, Sam knew something was special about her new feline friend right away. Walter clued her in: he was a trained secret agent, codename “Kitty Pants.” However, whenever mischief is afoot in their house, her parents blame Walter - even when he saves the … Continue reading My Cat is a Secret Agent (Daniel J. Mahoney)
Today is a day to celebrate community, empathy, and acts of selfless kindness all around the globe, and a great way to explore these concepts with young readers is through sharing a book. For fans of the precocious yet good-natured titular character, Madeline Says Be Kind by Ludwig Bemelmans and illustrated by Steven Salerno is … Continue reading Happy World Kindness Day! (Madeline Says Be Kind by Ludwig Bemelmans, illus. by Steven Salerno)
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