Small Things Mended
Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides
Kindly Cecil has a broken heart, but when the kids in his neighborhood start asking him to fix their valuables—a music box, a watch, a stuffed elephant—he gradually finds that he knows just how to do this mending. And in return, his circle of new friends offers the mending that his own heart needs. This gentle, kindhearted story brings the generations of a community together to sustain and enrich one another, and it beautifully showcases the value of fixing things―and loving their history―rather than quickly discarding them.
The Ofrenda That We Built
Shaian Gutiérrez, Gabby Zapata
It is Día de Muertos--the Day of the Dead--and the family ofrenda is at the center of the celebration! Inspired by the popular nursery rhyme "The House That Jack Built," The Ofrenda That We Built invites readers to join in the building of a colorful ofrenda, a home altar full of symbols and meaning, one special element at a time. This is truly an intergenerational holiday with deep familial love at its heart. Readers will recognize these moving and universal themes in the hands-on activity of building an ofrenda together, an accessible way of learning more about other cultures and celebrations
One Day This Tree Will Fall
Leslie Barnard Booth and Stephanie Fizer Coleman
Discover how a tree’s wounds and decay bring new life to the forest ecosystem in this lyrical nonfiction picture book for fans of Because of an Acorn and A Stone Sat Still. A Kirkus Best Book of the Year, Bank Street Best Book of the Year, NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book, and ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book.
Five Stories
Ellen Weinstein
Five children from five different cultures and in five different decades grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City over the course of a century. I am a third-generation resident of the Lower East Side, and the story begins with my grandmother and continues to the present. A School Library Journal starred review. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Book of the Year, Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year
The Last Day Julian was My Best Friend
Jody Jensen Shaffer, Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Best friends and neighbors Anthony and Julian are having the summer of their lives. Making pancakes, riding bikes to the beach, playing in the sand and surf…They have everything they need for an epic summer vacation. But Anthony is worried. He has a secret―a secret about Julian’s missing marble. And he knows that once Julian finds out about it, he’ll be mad. He may not even want to be Anthony’s best friend anymore. So Anthony is determined to have the best last day as Julian’s best friend…until he can’t hold in his secret any longer. But maybe Julian has a surprise of his own to share with Ant
Happy All Over
Emma Quay
"Happy on the inside, inside-out. Happy all over — splash it all about." From Emma Quay, the award-winning creator of ‘Rudie Nudie’, comes an irresistible celebration of the small joys to be found in the everyday. Emma says, “The book is about filling your cup. Its pages are full of children doing all sorts of things that bring them joy… and making it filled my own cup to the brim!”
Listening to Trees
Holly Thompson and Toshiki Nakamura
A poetic and moving picture book biography celebrating the life and work of the visionary Japanese American woodworker George Nakashima. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, George Nakashima began a love story with trees that grew throughout his remarkable life as architect, designer and woodworker. During World War II, George, with his wife Marion and their baby daughter, endured incarceration in Minidoka prison camp, where he drew comfort from the discipline of woodworking. Once free, George dedicated the rest of his life to crafting furniture from fallen or discarded trees, giving fresh pu
East Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends
Jocelyn Kao
Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore the history of major festivals and meet legendary figures - such as the famous Hua Mulan - in this beautiful collection of folktales richly retold for young readers. Includes 18 East Asian folktales, myths and legends in a perfect, child-friendly package.
Bear's Big Idea
Sandra Nickel and Il Sung Na
Have you ever tried to find an idea? But couldn’t? What if you found out that even if you can’t see an idea… that doesn’t mean it’s not there? With approachable prose and expressive illustrations, Bear’s Big Idea celebrates the power of imagination, play, and friendship and reminds us that—even when we can’t see them—the most important things are always with us.
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS
Sylvia Chen, Fanny Liem
A young Chinese American girl uses creative STEAM-powered problem-solving to master chopsticks so she can pick up her dumplings and eat them, too, in this charming and laugh-out-loud picture book perfect for fans of the Amy Wu series. Jenny Chow struggles with chopsticks—aiya, those slippery, oh-so-tricky chopsticks! But cousin Victor’s birthday party is just around the corner, along with her family’s annual chopsticks challenge. Jenny doesn’t want to be the only Chow who never learns how to use the utensils. She’ll do whatever it takes to prove she can hold her own in her family’s long-held
Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains
Anita Yasuda and Yuko Shimizu
Junko Tabei dreamed of a life climbing mountains. But men refused to climb with her. Sponsors told her to stay home. And gloves were not made to fit her hands. Junko, eager and unstoppable, wouldn’t let these obstacles get in her way. Instead, she planned an expedition to summit Mount Everest with an all-women team. Battling icy peaks, deep crevasses, and even an avalanche, Junko refused to give up. She climbed step by step . . . up, up, ever up! After summiting the world’s tallest peak, Junko took on a new challenge: protecting the wild spaces she loved for future generations.
Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story
Mariana Ríos Ramírez and Sara Palacios
Julieta is excited for Abuelita’s spirit to visit on Día de los Muertos. She is determined to find the perfect gift to honor Abuelita and to show how much she misses her. However, her ideas fail one by one and Julieta grows worried. It is only when Julieta embraces the memories she once shared with her abuelita, that she realizes the perfect gift comes from the heart. An uplifting story about both life and death, family, and the threads that connect us, long after we are gone.
Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers
Steena Hernandez- Author Melissa Castillo-illustrator
Lupita's big ballet recital is approaching. The music is perfect. Her ballet moves are strong. But her peachy pink ballet slippers don't match her skin tone. Lupita searches for the right pair only to discover it will take hard work--and messy measures--in order for her shoes to dance with her. Inspired by the author's own experiences as a Latina dancer, Lupita's Brown Ballet Slippers is a charming story filled with determination. The final few spreads teach readers about the history of ballet slippers as well as the crucial changes the industry has seen for dancers of all races/ethnicities.