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I Love Daddy Every Day (Every Day Together Book)
The first in a collectable new series that celebrates the true spirit of the holidays every day, this colorful picture book engages with the playfulness and appreciation of Father's Day year-round!
Through adorably-illustrated vignettes, this gifty, light-hearted picture book captures and celebrates the true meaning of Father's Day, and encourages readers to embrace the spirit of Father's Day every day! With an array of father-child pairings enjoying all the sweet moments that make dads special throughout the year, I LOVE DADDY EVERY DAY shares the message that love, hope, kindness, and generosity are relevant all year round.
Target age group 3-7 -
My Dad Is Awesome by Bluey and Bingo (Bluey)
EBluey and Bingo share why their dad is awesome in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, featuring everyone's favorite Heelers.
Based on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+
Everyone loves Bandit, but especially Bluey and Bingo! He's always making up funny games, playing Daddy Robot, and taking them on exciting adventures.
This is the perfect book to celebrate your dad on Father's Day, or any day, and share what makes him awesome!
Target age group 3-5 -
Hop on Pop (Bright and Early Board Books)
This condensed, board book version of the classic bestseller introduces the youngest readers to the wonderful world of Seussian word play.
Join Dr. Seuss in this classic rhyming book-the simplest Seuss for youngest use-now in a board format perfect for the littlest of readers. And it's an especially good way to show Pop some love this Father's Day!
Full of short, simple words and silly rhymes, this book is perfect for reading alone or reading aloud with Dad! The rollicking rhythm will keep kids entertained on every page.
"HOP
POP
We like to Hop.
We like to hop
on top of Pop."
Bright and Early Board Books are simplified editions of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories, printed in a sturdy board format that's perfect for little hands ages 0-3!
Full color.
Target age group 0-3 -
Daddy Putdown (Bluey)
Based on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+
Mum is going to a baby shower! Can Dad keep Bluey and Bingo entertained in this storybook?
When Mum goes to a baby shower, Dad is in charge of taking care of Bluey and Bingo for the night. When Bluey misses Mum, he has to find a way to keep her entertained! Can Dad distract Bluey? Read along to find out!
Target age group 3-5 -
Welcome to the Party
Praised by fan favorites including Hoda Kotb, Kim & Khloe Kardashian, and Jimmy Fallon!
Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, New York Times best-selling author and award-winning actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, perfect for welcoming a baby to the party of life!
Reminiscent of favorites such as THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU'LL BE by Emily Winfield Martin, I'VE LOVED YOU SINCE FOREVER by Hoda Kotb, and TAKE HEART, MY CHILD by Ainsley Earhardt, WELCOME TO THE PARTY is an upbeat celebration of new life that you'll want to enjoy with your tiny guest of honor over and over again.
A great gift for all occasions, especially Mother's Day, Father's Day, baby showers, and birthdays.
Target age group 4-8 -
Visiting Day
In this moving picture book from multi-award winning author Jacqueline Woodson, a young girl and her grandmother prepare for a very special day--the one day a month they get to visit the girl's father in prison. Only on visiting day is there chicken frying in the kitchen at 6 AM, and Grandma in her Sunday dress, humming soft and low.
As the little girl and her grandmother get ready, her father, who adores her, is getting ready, too, and readers get to join the community of families who make the trip together, as well as the triumphant reunion between father and child, all told in Woodson's trademark lyrical style, and beautifully illustrated by James Ransome.
Target age group 5-7 -
Amor de Pelo (Hair Love)
It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times best-selling illustrator Vashti Harrison.
Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he'll do anything to make her--and her hair--happy.
Tender and empowering, HAIR LOVE is an ode to loving your natural hair--and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere. A perfect gift for special occasions including Father's Day, birthdays, baby showers, and more!
Papá tiene que hacerle un peinado muy especial a su hija. En este libro escrito por Matthew A. Cherry--creador ganador del premio de la Academia y ex receptor abierto de la NFL--e ilustrado por Vashti Harrison, ilustradora bestseller en el New York Times, descubrimos una oda a la confianza en sí mismo y al amor entre padres e hijas.
El pelo de Zuri le permite ser ella misma. Se enrolla o se riza para convertirse en una corona de princesa o una capa de superhéroe. ¡Pero un día súperespecial necesita un peinado súperespecial! Peine en mano, papá le ayuda a Zuri a encontrar el look perfecto.
Con un texto entrañable e ilustraciones radiantes, AMOR DE PELO celebra los rizos que son solo tuyos, el lazo entre padres e hijas y la alegría que te llena cuando puedes expresarte libremente.
Target age group 4-8 -
Furthermore
Inspired by her childhood love of books like A SECRET GARDEN and THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, best-selling author Tahereh Mafi crafts a spellbinding new world where color is currency, adventure is inevitable, and friendship is found in the most unexpected places.
There are only three things that matter to twelve-year-old Alice Alexis Queensmeadow: Mother, who wouldn't miss her; magic and color, which seem to elude her; and Father, who always loved her. The day Father disappears from Ferenwood he takes nothing but a ruler with him. But it's been almost three years since then, and Alice is determined to find him. She loves her father even more than she loves adventure, and she's about to embark on one to find the other.
But bringing Father home is no small matter. In order to find him she'll have to travel through the mythical, dangerous land of Furthermore, where down can be up, paper is alive, and left can be both right and very, very wrong. It will take all of Alice's wits (and every limb she's got) to find Father and return home to Ferenwood in one piece. On her quest to find Father, Alice must first find herself--and hold fast to the magic of love in the face of loss.
"This captivating and colorful adventure that reads like a modern day fairy tale, from the best-selling author of the Shatter Me series is the perfect gift!
Brimming with color and magic." --New York Times Book Review
New York Times bestseller
Featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers, NPR, TIME, and Entertainment Weekly
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly Holiday Gift Guide selections
Target age group 9-12 -
My City Speaks
A young girl, who is visually impaired, finds much to celebrate as she explores the city she loves.
A young girl and her father spend a day in the city, her city, traveling to the places they go together: the playground, the community garden, the market, an outdoor concert. As they do, the girl describes what she senses in delightfully precise, poetic detail. Her city, she says, "rushes and stops, and waits and goes." It "pitters and patters, and drips and drains." It "echoes" and "trills," and is both "smelly" and "sweet." Her city also speaks, as it "dings and dongs, and rattles and roars." And sometimes, maybe even some of the best times, it just listens.
Darren Lebeuf uses his keen observational skills as an award-winning photographer to poetically capture sensory experiences in this charming ode to city life. The rhythmic, lyrical text makes for an appealing read-aloud. Ashley Barron's vividly hued cut-paper collage illustrations add compelling visual interest to the text's descriptions.
Though the main character is visually impaired, she travels around the city and enthusiastically enjoys its many offerings, and actively contributes to the lyrical bustle of city life by putting on a violin performance in the park. The author's use of limited but evocative language can help children develop an aesthetic awareness and can serve as a perfect jumping-off point for children to use their senses to specifically describe, and appreciate, their own surroundings. The story and illustrations were reviewed by a blind sensitivity reader.
Target age group 4-7 -
Finch
Caged bird Finch will discover that the path to happiness is freedom, even if it comes with lurking dangers.
In this heart-pounding adventure, a young finch falls from his family's nest, where he lived happily and was taken care of. Finch was the most beloved son in the whole world. Two humans, father and son, picked him up and put him in a cage to heal him.
Although they were well-intentional people and only tried to help, Finch felt alone and abandoned caged between those cold bars, and missed the warmth of his home. However, he soon realized that the cage that traps him is also his shield and protects him from the countless dangers existing out there in the the nature, and more than once the cage saves him from being the supper of an odd wild animal. The next day, father and son offer the bird an an unexpected chance at freedom. Will Finch take it and choose to be free, even if the world is full of dangers?
Only when we experience the real world can we know our limits.
Finalist at the 2019 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
Target age group 4-8 -
Day Abuelo Got Lost
While grandfather's loss of memory is very upsetting, it makes Luis find new things for them to do, and helps him realize that they still love each other.
A touching story about a boy and his grandfather who enjoy a special relationship -- until Abuelo starts to lose his memory. Instead of building model planes and cooking together, Luis and his father have to search the neighborhood for Abuelo, and Luis and Abuelo have to find new activities to enjoy together.
2020 Most Inspirational Children's Picture Book, Honorable Mention, International Latino Book Award
Target age group 4-8 -
Illegal
In this timely and gripping novel, author Bettina Restrepo exposes the challenges of one girl's unique yet universal immigrant experience. This is an eye-opening look into the harrowing journey a family takes to forge a more hopeful future. The paperback includes a new foreword and additional resources.
Nora is on a desperate journey far away from home. When her father leaves their beloved Mexico in search of work, Nora stays behind. She fights to make sense of her loss while living in poverty--in wait of her father's return and a better day.
When the letters and money stop coming, Nora decides that she and her mother must look for him in Texas. After a frightening experience crossing the border, the two are all alone in a strange place. Nora must find the strength to survive while aching for small comforts: friends, a new school, and her quinceañera.
Booklist Top Ten First Novels for Youth
YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Amelia Bloomer List
TAYSHAS Reading List Pick
Target age group 14-17 -
Mary Anne Saves the Day (Baby Sitters Club Graphic #03)
When The Baby-sitters Club gets into a huge fight, Mary Anne is left to her own devices. She has to eat by herself in the school cafeteria, figure out how to make new friends, and deal with her overprotective father. But the worst happens when she finds herself in a baby-sitting emergency and can't turn to her friends for help. Will Mary Anne solve her problems and save The Baby-sitters Club from falling apart?
Raina Telgemeier, in the same signature style featured in Smile and Sisters, perfectly captures all the drama and humor of the original novel!
Target age group 8-12 -
Annie Oakley Saves the Day (Childhood of Famous Americans) (Ready To Read Level 2)
Learn all about Annie Oakley's childhood in this Level 2 "Ready-to-Read!"
As young Annie Oakley -- then Annie Mosey -- sees her father off to the mill, she notices the gray sky. It looks like snow, which means a dangerous trip for Father. To take her mind off her worries, Annie shows her brother how to build a trap, just the way their father showed her. Little does she realize just how important this lesson will soon be...
Target age group 5-7 -
Just a Special Day (Little Critter) (I Can Read: My First Shared Reading)
Join Mercer Mayer's classic and loveable character, Little Critter, as he sets out on a new adventure in this brand-new My First I Can Read storybook!
When Mom and Little Sister go to town, Dad treats Little Critter to a special day. Together they ride bikes, play football, and catch a baseball game. Little Critter even has a special surprise for Dad when they get home!
With fun illustrations and simple text, Mercer Mayer's Little Critter stories are perfect for developing readers.
Little Critter: JUST A SPECIAL DAY is a My First I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for shared reading with a child.
Full color.
Target age group 4-8 -
Papa Put a Man on the Moon
In time for the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing, this father-daughter story celebrates a small community's big contribution to one of America's greatest accomplishments.
Marthanne and her father sit side by side, looking out over their mill village as the moon glows in the sky. Marthanne hopes that one day, man will walk on the moon, and she knows her father is helping America accomplish this mission: The fabric he weaves forms one layer in the astronauts' space suits. Papa insists he's only making a living, but Marthanne knows his work is part of history, and she's proud.
She tries to be patient, but she can't stop imagining the moon mission: the astronauts tumbling through space, the fabric her papa made traveling all the way up into the sky. When the astronauts blast off and Neil Armstrong finally takes his first steps on the moon, Marthanne watches in wonder. She knows her papa put a man on the moon.
Target age group 4-7 -
To the Rescue (Little Critter) (I Can Read: My First Shared Reading)
After Dad gets stuck in the basement, Little Critter picks up the phone to dial three numbers, just like Miss Kitty taught him to do. The firemen arrive to rescue Dad, but they can't stay long to enjoy the excitement. They have another job to do.
Target age group 4-8 -
Slog's Dad
The ineffable nature of grieving and belief inspires a tender, gritty, and breathtaking work of graphic storytelling from the creators of THE SAVAGE.
Target age group 10 and up. -
Grandpa Book
With his notable and characteristic vibrant illustrations and simple, but poignant text, Todd Parr celebrates the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
From golfing Grandpas to Grandpas who wiggle their ears, tell stories, and give kisses, this book is a tribute to all the different kinds of Grandpas in the world.
Parr's messages are funny and reassuring, making this the perfect book for celebrating grandfathers every day. With Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, children will be inspired to appreciate their grandmothers and all the things they do.
THE GRANDPA BOOK is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.
Full color illustrations.
Target age group 2-5 -
Splat the Cat Makes Dad Glad (I Can Read Level 1)
Join Splat the Cat in New York Times best-selling author/artist Rob Scotton's hilarious beginning reader about Field Day.
When Dad's team loses a soccer game, Splat decides to cheer up his dad by entering them in a father-son six-legged race at the Cat School Picnic. The race doesn't go the way Splat hoped, but he still makes his dad very, very glad!
Beginning readers will love this hilarious easy-to-read addition to the "Splat" series that features the "-ad" sound.
SPLAT THE CAT MAKES DAD GLAD is a Level One "I Can Read" book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Target age group 4-8 -
Me and My Dad! (Hardcover)
Little Bear and his dad do wonderful things together such as exploring mountains, swimming in the rain, and telling stories. But best of all, they do everything together! A warm, funny celebration of the special bond between father and child.
Target age group 3-7 -
Are the Dinosaurs Dead Dad?
What were the dinosaurs like when they were alive? Dave and Dad are about to find out!
Dad takes Dave to the museum. As they walk through the dinosaur exhibit, Dave tries to get his father's attention. Why is this one grinning and why is that one interested in Dave's lunch? But Dad is too busy telling Dave all there is to know about these amazing creatures to notice that they've sprung to life! Dave gets the feeling that Dad has one terribly important fact very, very wrong...
In this deliciously witty story, Middleton brings a fresh twist to a familiar day out that will leave readers laughing out loud. Ayto's quirky illustrations add surprising details to this fast-paced museum adventure.
Target age group 4-8 -
Algo Bueno (Something Good) (Munsch for Kids Spanish)
Tyya's dad won't buy anything good at the store--no ice cream, no candy, no cookies. But when the saleslady puts a price sticker on Tyya's nose, Daddy is finally forced to buy something good.
El papá de Tyya no comprará nada bueno en la tienda: ni helados, ni dulces, ni galletas. Pero cuando la vendedora pone una etiqueta de precio en la nariz de Tyya, papá finalmente se ve obligado a comprar algo bueno.
Target age group 3-6 -
Me and My Grandpa!
Little Bear's grandpa is wonderful! He can build forts and make campfires, and he gives the best bear hugs. And no matter what, he's always there for Little Bear.
Target age group 3-7 -
Fly Away Home
A homeless boy who lives in an airport with his father, moving from terminal to terminal trying not to be noticed, is given hope when a trapped bird finally finds its freedom.
"A first-rate picture book that deserves a place in all collections. Sure to spark discussion." --School Library Journal, starred review
Target age group 4-7 -
Nancy Goes to Work (Disney Junior Fancy Nancy) (8x8)
Based on the Disney Junior TV show and inspired by the classic picture book series, this is a brand-new deluxe storybook that's perfect for sharing with the Fancy Nancy fan in your life!
When Dad works from home, Nancy is ready to get down to business--as Dad's new assistant! But when Nancy tries to think outside the box, she accidentally creates an epic office disaster.
Includes one sheet of stickers and two sheets of stationery so young readers can write a letter to dad or any special someone!
Disney Junior's Fancy Nancy is an animated children's series starring six-year-old Nancy, a girl who is fancy in everything from her advanced vocabulary to her creative, elaborate attire. The show is based on the New York Times best-selling "Fancy Nancy" book series by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser.
Target age group 4-8 -
My Daddy Is Hilarious
Daddy, what is going on?
Last night was just your hair. It also seems this dreadful curse has changed the clothes you wear. Dad usually looks fairly sensible, so it's a bit surprising when he starts appearing with outlandish new hairstyles!
Then things get weirder when he turns up in odd and eccentric clothes! Why can this be? Has he gone mad? Children and parents alike will delight in figuring out why Daddy's appearance keeps changing--he's trying on costumes for a costume party! By the end of the book, the little boy is also in his costume and the whole family is ready for some fun!
Target age group 4-7 -
Cosas Que Mi Hij: Cosas Que Mi Hijo Necesita Saber Sobre El Mundo (Things My Son Needs to Know about the World)
The #1 New York Times best-selling author of A MAN CALLED OVE shares an irresistible and moving collection of heartfelt, humorous essays about fatherhood, providing his newborn son with the perspective and tools he'll need to make his way in the world.
THINGS MY SON NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD collects the personal dispatches from the front lines of one of the most daunting experiences any man can experience: fatherhood.
As he conveys his profound awe at experiencing all the "firsts" that fill him with wonder and catch him completely unprepared, Frederick Backman doesn't shy away from revealing his own false steps and fatherly flaws, tackling issues both great and small, from masculinity and mid-life crises to practical jokes and poop.
In between the sleep-deprived lows and wonderful highs, Backman takes a step back to share the true story of falling in love with a woman who is his complete opposite, and learning to live a life that revolves around the people you care about unconditionally. Alternating between humorous side notes and longer essays offering his son advice as he grows up and ventures out into this world, Backman relays the big and small lessons in life, including:
- How to find the team you belong to
- Why airports explain everything about religion and war
- The reason starting a band is crucial to cultivating and keeping friendships
- How to beat Monkey Island 3
- Why, sometimes, a dad might hold onto his son's hand just a little too tight
This is an irresistible and insightful collection, perfect for new parents and fans of Backman's "unparalleled understanding of human nature" (Shelf Awareness". As he eloquently reminds us, "You can be whatever you want to be, but that's nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are."
El autor número uno en ventas del New York Times de UN HOMBRE LLAMADO OVE comparte una colección irresistible y conmovedora de ensayos sentidos y humorísticos sobre la paternidad, brindando a su hijo recién nacido la perspectiva y las herramientas que necesitará para abrirse camino en el mundo.
COSAS QUE MI HIJO NECESITA SABER SOBRE EL MUNDO recopila los despachos personales desde el frente de una de las experiencias más abrumadoras que cualquier hombre puede experimentar: la paternidad.
Mientras transmite su profundo asombro al experimentar todas las "primicias" que lo llenan de asombro y lo toman completamente desprevenido, Frederick Backman no rehuye revelar sus propios pasos en falso y defectos paternales, abordando cuestiones tanto grandes como pequeñas, desde la masculinidad. y crisis de la mediana edad hasta bromas pesadas y caca.
Entre los altibajos de la falta de sueño y los maravillosos altibajos, Backman da un paso atrás para compartir la verdadera historia de enamorarse de una mujer que es todo lo contrario y aprender a vivir una vida que gira en torno a las personas que te importan incondicionalmente. Alternando entre notas humorísticas y ensayos más largos que ofrecen consejos a su hijo a medida que crece y se aventura en este mundo, Backman transmite las grandes y pequeñas lecciones de la vida, que incluyen:
- Cómo encontrar el equipo al que perteneces
- Por qué los aeropuertos explican todo sobre la religión y la guerra
- La razón por la que empezar una banda es crucial para cultivar y mantener amistades.
- Cómo vencer a Monkey Island 3
- ¿Por qué, a veces, un padre puede apretar demasiado la mano de su hijo?
Esta es una colección irresistible y reveladora, perfecta para nuevos padres y fanáticos de la "comprensión incomparable de la naturaleza humana" de Backman (Shelf Awareness). Como nos recuerda elocuentemente: "Puedes ser lo que quieras ser, pero eso no es tan importante". como saber que puedes ser exactamente quien eres."
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 14 and up -
It's Good to Have a Grandpa
There's no one like a grandpa!
Children and grandfathers love playing together, eating together -- just being together. Every time is a special time, for both. This book captures the special moments without sentimentality, but with warmth and love.
Target age group 4-8 -
Lord Garmadon Evil Dad (Lego Ninjago Movie)
Lord Garmadon may be a lot of things -- he's an evil warlord, a four-armed villain, and all-around scary guy. But if there's one thing he's afraid of, it's being a dad!
Learn what happens when Garmadon finds out that his biggest enemy, the Green Ninja, is actually his son, Lloyd!
With full-color images from the film and one sheet of stickers.
Target age group 4-8 -
My Grandpa Is the Best!
From the best-selling author of the "Here I Come!" series, this collection of poems makes a perfect gift for grandpas, abuelos, and zaydes everywhere.
Children can celebrate their grandpa with this illustrated collection of short poems -- one to a page -- that honors the memories and experiences with the man they know and love. From planting seeds in the garden with Grandpa to reading favorite books together again and again, this gift book from the best-selling author of the "Here I Come!" series is perfect for any grandfather.
Target age group 4-8 -
Grandma Grandpa and Me (New Adventures of Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter)
This sweet and funny story is a great way to celebrate the bond between kids and their grandparents--and how much fun a sleepover can be!
From milking the cows to picking blueberries and baking a pie for the County Fair contest, there's so much to see and do. Little Critter even adds a secret ingredient to his pie. But will it be enough to make it a winner?
Take this book with you on a summer road trip--especially one that includes a visit to grandparents! This 8x8 storybook will resonate with readers young and old with its humorous and heart-filled story.
Full color.
Target age group 4-8 -
Gabriel's Horses (Racing to Freedom Trilogy #01)
The year is 1864 and twelve-year-old Gabriel hopes to one day become a famous horse jockey.
Although he is the son of a free black father and a slave mother, making him a slave as well, he loves to help his father, one of the best horse trainers in Kentucky, care for the Thoroughbred racehorses on Master Giless farm. But the violence of war disrupts the familiar routine of daily life on the farm.
One Arm Dan Parmer and his band of Confederate raiders are threatening area farms and stealing horses. When Gabriel’s father enlists in a Colored Battalion to help the Union Army and earn enough money to purchase freedom for his wife and son, Gabriel is both proud and worried. But the absence of his father brings the arrival of Mr. Newcastle, a white horse trainer with harsh, cruel methods for handling horses and people.
Now it is up to Gabriel to protect the horses he loves from Mr. Newcastle and keep them safely out of the clutches of One Arm Dan and his men.
Target age group 10-13 -
La Luna Mango: Cuando La Deportación Divide a Una Familia (Mango Moon)
When a father is taken away from his family and faces deportation, the family is left to grieve and wonder what comes next.
Maricela, Manuel, and their mother face the many challenges of having their lives completely changed by the absence of their father and husband. Having to move, missed soccer games and birthday parties, and emptiness are just part of the now day-to-day norm.
MANGO MOON shows what life is like from a child's perspective when a parent is deported, and the heartbreaking realities the family has to face.
Cuando un padre es apartado de su familia y enfrenta la deportación, su familia se queda sufriendo con el duelo y deseando saber qué sucederá después.
Maricela, Manuel y su madre enfrentan los muchos desafíos al tener que su vida es cambiada completamente por la ausencia de su padre y su esposo. Mudarse a una casa nueva, juegos de fútbol perdidos, fiestas de cumpleaños, y el vacío son ahora la norma del día a día.
LA LUNA MANGO muestra cómo es la vida desde la perspectiva de un niño/a cuando un padre es deportado, y las realidades desgarradoras que tienen que enfrentar, pero Maricela descubre que su amor por su padre se mantiene a pesar de que ya no es parte de su vida diaria.
A Junior Library Guild Selection June 2019
Best Books for Kids 2019, New York Public Library
2020 Skipping Stones Honor Awards
Spanish Language Edition
Target age group 4-8 -
Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me
Winner of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Medal and the Boston Horn Book Award
A simple, powerful book for children, about an absent father and the love he leaves behind
Every morning, I play a game with my father. He goes knock knock on my door and I pretend to be asleep till he gets right next to the bed. And my papa, he tells me, "I love you." But what happens when, one day, that "knock knock" doesn't come?
This powerful and inspiring book shows the love that an absent parent can leave behind, and the strength that children find in themselves as they grow up and follow their dreams.
Target age group 4-7 -
I Love You More Than . . .
"My child.
I am not always with you
as much as I'd like.
But you are always in my mind
and my heart."
Some families look different than others. A father who doesn't live full-time with his son tells him all the ways he misses and loves him.
I LOVE YOU MORE THAN... by Taye Diggs, illustrated by Shane W. Evans, is perfect for families who are separated, whatever the circumstances. Its message of love underscores the bond between parent and child in ways that little ones will understand.
Target age group 4-8 -
My Two Border Towns
A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy's life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on "The Other Side" with his father, spending time with family and friends, and sharing in the responsibility of community care.
Early one Saturday morning, a boy prepares for a trip to "The Other Side/El Otro Lado." It's close--just down the street from his school--and it's a twin of where he lives. To get there, his father drives their truck along the Rio Grande and over a bridge, where they're greeted by a giant statue of an eagle. Their outings always include a meal at their favorite restaurant, a visit with Tío Mateo at his jewelry store, a cold treat from the paletero, and a pharmacy pickup. On their final and most important stop, they check in with friends seeking asylum and drop off much-needed supplies.
MY TWO BORDER TOWNS by David Bowles, with stunning watercolor illustrations by Erika Meza, is the loving story of a father and son's weekend ritual, a demonstration of community care, and a tribute to the fluidity, complexity, and vibrancy of life on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Target age group 4-8 -
Sasha and Puck and the Potion of Luck (Elixir Fixers #01)
Sasha's father sells magic potions, but the potions don't work. Can Sasha find a way to make the magic happen?
When local chocolate maker Ms. Kozlow comes to the Juicy Gizzard potion shop asking for luck, Sasha needs to find out why. Maybe Ms. Kozlow needs luck because she has a matchmaking appointment with Granny Yenta this afternoon. Can Sasha and Puck make it Ms. Kozlow's lucky day?
Target age group 7-10 -
Sasha and Puck and the Cordial Cordial (Elixir Fixers #02)
Sasha's father sells magic potions, but the potions don't work. Can Sasha find a way to make the magic happen?
When Basil Gentry asks for a cordial cordial, Sasha thinks he wants it for his spoiled sister Sisal. A boarding school headmistress is coming to meet Sisal, but Sisal would rather throw a party for her horse. Can Sasha and Puck convince Sisal to be friendly for one whole day?
Target age group 7-10 -
House of Yan: A Family at the Heart of a Century in Chinese History
Through the sweeping cultural and historical transformations of China, entrepreneur Lan Yan traces her family's history through early 20th Century to present day.
The history of the Yan family is inseparable from the history of China over the last century. One of the most influential businesswomen of China today, Lan Yan grew up in the company of the country's powerful elite, including Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping, and other top leaders. Her grandfather, Yan Baohang, originally a nationalist and close to Chiang Kai-shek and his wife, Soong May-ling, later joined the communists and worked as a secret agent for Zhou Enlai during World War II. Lan's parents were diplomats, and her father, Yan Mingfu, was Mao's personal Russian translator.
In spite of their elevated status, the Yan's family life was turned upside down by the Cultural Revolution. One night in 1967, in front of a terrified ten-year-old Lan, Red Guards burst into the family home and arrested her grandfather. Days later, her father was arrested, accused of spying for the Soviet Union. Her mother, Wu Keliang, was branded a counter-revolutionary and forced to go with her daughter to a re-education camp for more than seven years, where Lan came of age as a high school student.
In recounting her family history, Lan Yan brings to life a century of Chinese history from the last emperor to present day, including the Cultural Revolution which tore her childhood apart. The little girl who was crushed by the Cultural Revolution has become one of the most active businesswomen in her country. In telling her and her family's story, she serves up an intimate account of the history of contemporary China.
Target age group 15 and up -
Silhouetted by the Blue
After the death of her mother, seventh-grader Serena finds herself facing the day-to-day challenges of caring for herself and her younger brother, Henry, all while attempting to lead a normal preteen life.
Seventh-grader Serena Shaw is trying to keep up at school while rehearsing for the lead role in the spring musical and dealing with a father so blue he is nearly catatonic. With the aid of a not-so-secret admirer, as well as a growing sense of self-confidence, she faces the challenges of caring for herself and her ball-of-charm younger brother--all while attempting to lead the life of a normal pre-teen.
Readers will be drawn into this convincing portrait of a vivacious young person who is on a path to discovering that taking on responsibility sometimes means finding the best way to ask for help.
Target age group 10-14 -
Dragonwings (Golden Mountain Chronicles: 1903)
Newbery Honor Book DRAGONWINGS by Lawrence Yep takes readers on an adventure-filled journey across the world.
Inspired by the story of a Chinese immigrant who created a flying machine in 1909, DRAGONWINGS touches on the struggles and dreams of Chinese immigrants navigating opportunity and prejudice in San Francisco.
Moon Shadow only knows two things about his father, Windrider: he lives in San Francisco and used to craft beautiful kites.
One day shortly after his eighth birthday, Cousin Hand Clap arrives with a letter from Windrider asking Moon Shadow to join him in San Francisco. When Moon Rider arrives in America he learns that his father makes a living doing laundry and dreams of building a flying machine just like the Wright Brothers. But making this fantastical dream a reality proves to be no easy task, as intolerance, poverty, and even an earthquake stand in their way.
Target age group 8-12 -
Knife Edge
Persephone Hadley is six months pregnant with a mixed race baby. In their society this fact alone will threaten the child’s life every day. To make matters worse, the baby’s father, Callum, is dead. He was hanged for terrorism months ago, but his presence still torments Sephy. And she’s not alone. Callum’s brother, Jude blames Sephy for the death, and thirsts for revenge... in the form of her life.
Sequel to BLACK AND WHITE
Target age group 12-17 -
Elephantantrum!
Ellie has everything a young girl could possibly want. Now she wants an elephant, too... and she refuses to do anything until she gets one.
"NO!" she yells at her father when he tells her to get out of bed. "Not until you get me an ELEPHANT!"
Then one day, Ellie gets her wish when an elephant arrives at the house. But when the elephant won't do what Ellie wants, she's furious. Could this elephant be exactly what she needs?
Target age group 4-8 -
My Daddy Dr Martin Luther King Jr (Paperback)
What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history's most fascinating families and into a special bond between father and son.
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."
Martin Luther King III was one of those four little children mentioned in Martin Luther King's groundbreaking "I Have a Dream" speech. In this memoir, Martin Luther King Jr.'s son gives an intimate look at the man and the father behind the civil rights leader. Mr. King's remembrances show both his warm, loving family and a momentous time in American history.
AG Ford is the illustrator of several other books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Barack. He is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award.
Target age group 4-8
