Introduce your little ones to the importance of acceptance and how everyone deserves to belong!
In the deep, dark forest, there exists a community of cats. And, within that community, there sits Luna, a black cat ostracized by the others due to superstitious beliefs. Aided by her trusty companion, Toad, Luna goes on a mission to not only find her forever home, but also her power, realizing along the way that black cats are magic.
Written and illustrated by the ever-so-lovely Heidi Moreno, a cat enthusiast herself, this hardcover book focuses on the importance of acceptance and how crucial it is to always welcome others and offer a sense of belonging.
Parents will adore this fall-festive bilingual English-Spanish hardcover due to how it tackles superstitious beliefs and proves them wrong, but also in how it teaches the greater lesson that everyone, no matter the color of their fur, is capable of being loved and deserves to belong and take up space.
Imaginary creatures from the land, forests, and underwater introduce toddlers to characters of folklore and literature, where monsters were born.
These hobgoblins and other imaginary creatures are too cute to be scary! Names like Quinotar, ogre, and rougarou, along with the more common vampire, witch, and Yeti will be as fun to say as the pictures are to point at. Ideal for reading aloud to a toddler.
Illustrator Greg Paprocki's popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro mid-century art style that's proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults.
The spirited adventure of a young Parisian girl in the fifteenth century who learns the art of illuminating manuscripts from her father.
This delightful book, brought to life by the finely detailed, evocative art of a renowned children's artists, was inspired by an illuminated manuscript in the collection of the Getty Museum.
Paris in the 1400s. A young girl named Marguerite delights in assisting her father, Jacques, in his craft: illuminating manuscripts for the nobility of France. His current commission is a splendid book of hours for his patron, Lady Isabelle, but will he be able to finish it in time for Lady Isabelle's name day?
In this richly illustrated tale, Marguerite comes to her father's aid. She journeys all over Paris buying goose feathers for quills, eggs for mixing paints, dried plants and ground minerals for pigments. Then she expertly finishes the illumination of Lady Isabelle's book, to the delight of her father and his patron.
Little Master Melville teaches little ones the language of the sea, from ships and sailors to squawking gulls and moody good captains. Best Board Books, 2025 theSkimm Good For You Awards Little Master Melville teaches little ones the language of the sea in Moby-Dick: An Ocean Primer. From ships and sailors to squawking gulls and moody good captains, Alison Oliver's brilliant illustrations and Jennifer Adams' clever, simple text will make a sea dog out of any young shipmate.
Mythological monsters from around the world spring to life in a striking follow-up to My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs. The fearsome ushi-oni haunts the coast of Japan. Greece's three-headed Cerberus stands guard at the gates of Hades. Scandinavia's huge, wolflike Fenrir devours everyone in its path. Open the pages of this first pop-up book and unleash fifteen incredible monsters . . . if you dare. From the award-winning creator of My First Pop-Up Dinosaurs comes a second pop-up treasury featuring everything from North America's peculiar jackalope to the brilliant, luck-bearing Sarimanok of the Philippines, from the fiercely majestic griffin of Egypt to the spellbinding firebird of Russia. Owen Davey's stylized illustrations, with their crisp patterns and bold shapes, make this exploration of mythological monsters an enchanting adventure for anyone who loves the fantastical.
Explore Chicago with a fun Little Golden Book guidebook written specifically for the youngest tourists and residents. Get ready to explore Chicago with Rory the Red Fox as your guide! This Little Golden Book highlights major attractions of the Windy City including Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, and the Shedd Aquarium. Plus there are great suggestions of things to do such as cruise along the Chicago River, take a selfie at Cloud's Gate, and eat deep-dish pizza! Perfect for families with young kids visiting Chicago, Chicago residents who wish to discover more of their hometown, and anyone who wants to learn about a fun city from the comfort of their home.
Explore all 62 national parks in the United States with this immersive collection of illustrated maps and facts.
2021 Foreword Indies, GOLD: Juvenile Nonfiction
Explore all 62 national parks in the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific and everywhere in between in this illustrated map collection. Learn about our parks' founding fathers and the unique characteristics each park has to offer--maybe even discover a park you've never heard of before, or a new one to have your next adventure. National Parks Maps is an informative and educational art collection meant for park fans of all ages.
A wonderful book by Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse De Segur (1799-1874) of 5 timeless French fairy tales, magnificently illustrated with beautiful and dramatic color and black-and-white drawings by Virginia Frances Sterrett (1900-1931). De Segur, a French writer of Russian descent, wrote numerous books, the most famous of which was Les Malheurs de Sophie (Sophie's Misfortunes). Done when she was only 19 years of age, this was Chicago-born Sterrett's first book. She is often called the female Kay Nielsen, referring to the renowned Danish fairy tale illustrator.
Inspired by her own foremothers' legacies and the friendships formed throughout her life, Rozella Kennedy centers and celebrates the stories of 100 Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women--both famous and little-known--who changed the course of US history. In the beautiful pages of Our Brave Foremothers, discover an intergenerational, intercultural bouquet of Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous women lifted into the significance that they deserve. - From Etel Adnan to Mary Jones, Thelma Garcia Buchholdt to Pura Belpré to Zitkála-Sá, here are 100 women of color who left a lasting mark on United States history. Including both famous and little-known names, the thoughtful profiles and detailed portraits of these women herald their achievements and passions. - Following each entry is a prompt that asks you to connect your life to theirs, an inspiring way to understand their influence and the power of their stories. To consider on a deeper level the devotedness of Clara Brown, the fearlessness of Jovita Idár, the guts of Grace Lee Boggs, or the selflessness of Martha Louise Morrow Foxx. And to be as brave as we each can be--and then beyond that.
Give little ones a perfect start with BabyLit--charming books that create precious bonding moments while introducing classics and building essential skills that plant seeds for lifelong learning and literary appreciation. Best Board Books, 2025 theSkimm Good For You Awards With clever, simple text by Jennifer Adams, paired with stylish design and adorable illustrations by Sugar's Alison Oliver, this book is a must for every savvy parent's nursery library. Collect all of the classic literature-inspired BabyLit primers!