Children (0 - 8)

Sun and his wife, the moon, lived on Earth and built a large house so that the water people could visit. But so many poured in that they were forced to move to the sky.

This book tells the story of why the spider has long legs, a traditional African folk tale. In it, Anansi the spider learns that you usually have to work to get the things that you want, and that it is never a good idea to be too greedy!

The sky was once so close to the Earth that people cut parts of it to eat, but their waste and greed caused the sky to move far away.

In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece.-Booklist, starred review...

When two new girls show up at Central, some of the class is convinced that one of them was really adopted. How can the class solve this new mystery? This story was inspired by the April 2018 issue of National Geographic, about the twins Millie & Marcia...

When two new girls show up at Central, some of the class is convinced that one of them was really adopted. How can the class solve this new mystery? This story was inspired by the April 2018 issue of National Geographic, about the twins Millie & Marcia...

Why is Mommy ignoring me? Why does Jerry lie about me? What did I do?Imani's mommy is acting strange.She doesn't talk to Imani much anymore.She doesn't care that Imani got an A on her math test.Sometimes she doesn't get out of bed before Imani leaves for...

A great bedtime story sure to keep children fascinated, Who's in Rabbit's House is a Masai tale told from the perspective of a play within a play. A monster has invaded Rabbit's house, and the other animals must gather to help investigate . . . and scare...

On a warm spring day, a young boy asks his beloved father a simple question, "Who owns the sun?" His father wisely explains that no one can own the sun...nor can they own the wind or stars. But when the boy overhears a shocking conversation, he must ask...

Inspirational in tone, this is a strong introduction for young listeners and readers to the American Civil Rights movement.--Kirkus Reviews After a long bus ride into town with his grandmother on a scorching hot day, Michael runs to the water fountain to...

For a young boy growing up in the segregated south, a town drinking fountain becomes the source of an epiphany. It's a scorching hot day, and going into town with Grandma is one of Michael's favorite things. When the bus pulls up, they climb in and pay...

When Grandma was a little girl in Mississippi, she sneaked into town one day. It was a hot day--the kind of hot where a firecracker might light up by itself. But when this little girl saw the Whites Only sign on the water fountain, she had no idea what...

A girl follows clues that lead to Mommy! This Level D book is perfect for new readers. A girl, her mother, and their cat are snuggled up on a couch and reading a book. The girl falls asleep, and when she wakes up, Mommy is gone. Where could she be? The...

A girl follows clues that lead to Mommy! This Level D book is perfect for new readers. A girl, her mother, and their cat are snuggled up on a couch and reading a book. The girl falls asleep, and when she wakes up, Mommy is gone. Where could she be? The...

A young boy has a summer adventure in the outdoors in this lyrical and sweet picture book featuring luminous art by Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney. On Summertime Island, a boy follows a trail through buttercups and...

This resonant and award-winning picture book tells the story of one girl who constantly gets asked a simple question that doesn't have a simple answer. A great conversation starter in the home or classroom--a book to share, in the spirit of I Am Enough...