Big Tree

Big Tree by Brian Selznick

Big Tree Alternating between text and illustrations, follow Louise and her brother, Merwin, on their epic quest to finding their place in the world. They may just end up saving it in the process. Oh, and Louise and Merwin happen to be sycamore seeds.

Ancestor Approved

Ancestor Approved by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Ancestor Approved An anthology highlighting Native voices, featuring 17 authors! The short stories all come together in a compelling, satisfying way to showcase one powwow seen through different eyes.

Parachute Kids

Parachute Kids by Betty C. Tang

Parachute Kids An engrossing graphic novel about Feng-Li, who is thrilled to be visiting California with her family. After an amazing vacation, she and her siblings are told they will be staying in L.A. while their parents return to Taiwan without them. Can she and her siblings keep each other afloat until their parents are … Read more

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt by George Hart

Ancient Egypt For many people, nothing is as fascinating as the culture and practices of the ancient Egyptians. Learn how mummies were made, discover the secrets of the pyramids, and explore every-day life through the objects they left behind!

The Magic of Seasons

The Magic of Seasons by Vicky Woodgate

The Magic of Seasons Everyone knows there are four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. But did you know some places in the world have only two seasons? Or that there are other seasons called wet and dry? How about why there are seasons at all? Follow Mimi the cat through this book and you’ll … Read more

There’s No Ham in Hamburgers

There's No Ham in Hamburgers by Kim Zachman; Peter Donnelly

There’s No Ham in Hamburgers When author Kim Zachman had trouble finding the real reason burgers are called hamburgers, she was inspired to write this book. From potato chips and ice cream, to chicken fingers and chocolate, there’s yummy (and funny) stories about the foods we love to eat. Reading this book is the next … Read more