Families Grow by Dan Saks illustrator Brooke Smart from Rise x Penguin Workshop A rhyming, light‑hearted celebration of the different ways a family can grow. A wish began your journey And now that you are here Our family has grown with love With love for you, my dear. This warm appreciation of love invites the youngest … Continue reading Families Grow
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Families Can
Families Can by Dan Saks illustrator Brooke Smart from Rise x Penguin Workshop A rhyming, light‑hearted celebration of the wonderful differences that make each family unique. A family can be Any kind of number Maybe there’s one parent Strong like thunder This charmingly heartfelt board book is for families: families who cook together and families who sing … Continue reading Families Can
B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet (American Ballet Theatre)
B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet by John Robert Allman illustrator Rachel Dean from Random House An A–Z celebration of the world of ballet, from the renowned American Ballet Theatre. A is for arabesque, B is for Baryshnikov, and C is for Coppélia in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming A–Z of ballet terminology, stars, dances, positions, creators, … Continue reading B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet (American Ballet Theatre)
Boys Dance! (American Ballet Theatre)
Boys Dance! by John Robert Allman illustrator Luciano Lozano from Random House A lively and encouraging picture book celebrating boys who love to dance, from the renowned American Ballet Theatre. Boys who love to dance are center stage in this encouraging, positive, rhyming picture book about guys who love to pirouette, jeté, and plié. Created in partnership … Continue reading Boys Dance! (American Ballet Theatre)
Families Belong
Families Belong by Dan Saks illustrator Brooke Smart from Rise x Penguin Workshop A rhyming, light-hearted celebration of families being – and belonging – together. Families belong Together like a puzzle Different sized people One big snuggle This deliciously warm board book is an appreciation of the unconditional love and comfort shared within a family. Through a handful … Continue reading Families Belong
Papa, Daddy, and Riley
Papa, Daddy, and Riley by Seamus Kirst illustrator Devon Holzwarth from Magination Press Riley is Papa’s princess and Daddy’s dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley’s classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn’t want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story … Continue reading Papa, Daddy, and Riley
A is for Audra
A is for Audra: Broadway’s Leading Ladies from A to Z by John Robert Allman illustrator Peter Emmerich from Doubleday From Audra McDonald to Liza with a “Z,” here is a showstopping alphabet book featuring your favorite leading ladies of the Broadway stage! Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway’s legendary ladies. Start … Continue reading A is for Audra
The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived
The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived by Daniel Errico illustrator Shiloh Penfield from Schiffer Publishing Cedric grew up poor and honest on a pumpkin farm, and dreamt of becoming a knight. One day he showed his courage by tricking a would-be carriage thief, and earned the chance to make his dream come true! After years of training, … Continue reading The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived
The Gift of Ramadan
The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Lumbard illustrator Laura K. Horton from Albert Whitman Sophia wants to fast for Ramadan this year. She tries to keep busy throughout the day so she won’t think about food. But when the smell of cookies is too much, she breaks her fast early. How can she be part … Continue reading The Gift of Ramadan
Honeysmoke
Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color by Monique Fields illustrator Yesenia Moises from Imprint / Macmillan A young multiracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself―honeysmoke. Simone wants a color. She asks Mama, “Am I black or white?” “Boo,” Mama says, just like mamas … Continue reading Honeysmoke