Keep Your Head Up
Keep Your Head Up Hardcover – Picture Book, September 28, 2021
by Aliya King Neil (Author), Charly Palmer (Illustrator)
Teach little ones that it's okay to have a bad day in this brightly illustrated, gently affirmative picture book about keeping our heads up and letting things pass. When a child wakes up late one day, it's only the first in a series of things to go terribly awry. But the people around them show them that what's important is being kind to yourself and getting through rough days. Because, after all, tomorrow is a fresh start.
Author: Aliya King Neil
Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books
Published: 09/28/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781534480407
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 10/18/2021 pg. 1
About the Author
Aliya King Neil is an award-winning journalist and the author and coauthor of books for teens and adults. Her work has appeared in Vibe, Giant, Uptown, Essence, King, Ms., Us Weekly, and Teen People, among others. Keep Your Head Up is her first picture book. Visit her at AliyaSKing.com. Charly Palmer, a graduate of the American Academy of Art, is a nationally recognized fine artist whose work is in private and public collections, including those of McDonald's Corporation, the Coca-Cola Company, and Vanderbilt University. His illustrative work for Mama Africa! earned him the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator of the Year award. Palmer's art is inspired by his children and grandchildren. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street)
We're Different, We're the Same (Sesame Street)
Paperback – Picture Book, October 13, 1992
by Bobbi Kates (Author), Joe Mathieu (Illustrator)
Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different on the outside--deep down, we are all very much alike?
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting--and special--place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences--and what truly matters. We're Different, We're the Same is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike that reinforces how we all have the same needs, desires, and feelings.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (October 13, 1992)
Language: English
Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0679832270
ISBN-13: 978-0679832270
Reading Age: 1 - 4 years, from customers
Lexile Measure: 340L
Grade Level: Preschool - 2
Item Weight: 2.79 ounces
Dimensions: 8 x 0.13 x 8.06 inches
The Magical Yet
The Magical Yet (The Magical Yet, 1) Hardcover – Picture Book, April 21, 2020 by Angela DiTerlizzi (Author), Lorena Alvarez Gómez (Illustrator)
A rollicking, rhyming, and inspirational picture book for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go! and every child who is frustrated by what they can't do...YET!
Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moment we all face. Whether a child or an adult, this encouraging and uplifting book reminds us that we all have things we haven't learned...yet!
Author: Angela Diterlizzi
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/21/2020
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.80h x 9.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781368025621
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 508810 / Magical Yet
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/10/2020
School Library Journal 04/01/2020 pg. 112
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2020
About the Author
Angela Diterlizzi never forgets her Magical Yet, especially when she wrote more than ten drafts to get this book just right. She's written other books, too, including Just Add Glitter, Some Bugs, Some Pets, and Baby Love. She lives with her husband, best-selling author-illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, and their daughter in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Lorena Alvarez was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and studied graphic design at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. She has illustrated for children's books (including the Carmen series by Anika Denise and Nightlights, a comic book that Lorena also wrote), independent publications, advertising, and fashion magazines. Since 2008, she has been part of La Procesión Puppet Club, an experimental puppetry group of illustrators and visual artists.
I Color Myself Different
I Color Myself Different Hardcover – Picture Book, April 5, 2022
by Colin Kaepernick (Author), Eric Wilkerson (Illustrator)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.
When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth.
I Color Myself Different is a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to oneself, and advocating for change... even when you're very little!
Author: Colin Kaepernick
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 04/05/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.30w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781338789621
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516048 / I Color Myself Different
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 05/02/2022
School Library Journal 04/29/2022 pg. 1
Booklist 07/29/2022
About the Author
ERIC WILKERSON is an award-winning illustrator and conceptual artist who has created many sci-fi, fantasy, and middle grade book covers. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, he teaches illustration at CG Spectrum, while also focusing on painting people of color having out-of-this-world adventures. Eric lives in Northern Virginia, and this is his first picture book. Visit his website at ericwilkersonart.com.
Colin Kaepernick is a Super Bowl quarterback and New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who fights oppression globally. He founded the Know Your Rights Camp, which advances the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown people through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization, and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders. In 2019, he started Kaepernick Publishing to empower a new generation of writers and creators through the development and publication of meaningful works of all genres that focus on amplifying diverse views and voices. KaepernickPublishing.com
Stacey's Remarkable Books
Stacey's Remarkable Books Hardcover – Picture Book, December 13, 2022 by Stacey Abrams (Author), Kitt Thomas (Illustrator)
This NAACP Image Award Winner is the companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Stacey's Extraordinary Words, from political leader Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas.
Stacey's favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the library, and she gets to lose herself in her beloved books.
On one of these special days, Stacey discovers that a new student named Julie has trouble reading in English, so they begin sharing books and stories to practice. Soon, more students start to join them.
Books take the group on magical adventures and reveal other worlds and cultures--but best of all, they bring them together as friends.
This is another inspiring tale, based on a true story from Stacey Abrams's childhood, about the life-changing power of books.
Author: Stacey Abrams
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 12/13/2022
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.10h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780063271852
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2022
School Library Journal 01/01/2023 pg. 56
Booklist 12/09/2022
Black Gold
Black Gold Hardcover – Picture Book, October 11, 2022
by Laura Obuobi (Author), London Ladd (Illustrator)
This lyrical picture book is a joyous, poetic, celebration of Black children and a reminder of the Universe's unconditional love in stunning verse and captivating collage. Perfect for fans of Sulwe!
When the Universe decides to create a child, she draws from the earth--rich, dark, and full of everything that gives life, including eyes like black star sapphires and full lips to speak the truth. With help from the Sun and the Moon, they create a child of the Universe: beautiful, powerful, and boundless with the brilliance of Black Gold.
Laura Obuobi's empowering, whimsical text and London Ladd's lustrous, captivating illustrations will inspire children to love themselves exactly as they are.
"Obuobi pens an origin story that's at once earthly and impressively cosmic, an ethereal children's debut that centers a Black child's beginnings."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Lyrical, empowering, and inspiring. An affirmation of the miracle each individual is." --Yamile Saied Méndez, author of Where Are You From? and What Will You Be?
Author: Laura Obuobi
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 10/11/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.60h x 10.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780063015760
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2022
Booklist 09/01/2022 pg. 78
School Library Journal 09/30/2022 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 10/24/2022
Fresh Princess: Style Rules!
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Fresh Princess: Style Rules! Hardcover – Illustrated, March 31, 2020
by Denene Millner (Author), Gladys Jose (Illustrator)
Join Destiny the Fresh Princess in her second adventure Based on The Fresh Prince created by Will Smith.
Now that Destiny settled into her new neighborhood, she is on her way to the next big thing: a new school.
Destiny loves everything about school, but when she shows up to Paul Robeson Prep, it's bigger than she ever imagined, the uniforms are plain, and all her friends already have a "thing." Destiny suddenly doesn't feel so fresh and wonders how she'll ever stand out. That's when she notices something super cool about her uniform jacket...
Will Destiny find a way to make her mark?
Written by celebrated author, blogger, and editor Denene Millner and illustrated by Gladys Jose, Fresh Princess: Style Rules is the perfect book to encourage kids to be creative, be smart, and most importantly, be themselves.
Perfect for fans of Juno Valentine created by Eva Chen and Fancy Nancy created by Jane O'Connor.
Author: Denene Millner
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 03/31/2020
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.30w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780062884589
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 509423 / Fresh Princess: Style Rules!
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
About the Author
Denene Millner is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and director of the Denene Millner Books imprint. She has written many books for adults, teens, and children and is the author of Early Sunday Morning and My Brown Baby: On the Joys and Challenges of Raising African American Children. She is also the founder of mybrownbaby.com, a critically acclaimed blog that examines the intersection of parenting and race. Denene lives in Atlanta with her two daughters and their adorable Goldendoodle, Teddy.
Jose Gladys
is an illustrator, storyteller, and master to-do list maker. She earned a bachelor's in fine arts degree with a specialization in graphic design from the University of Central Florida and has worked with several clients to perfect their brands. She lives in the sunny state of Florida with her husband and daughter. And her favorite drink is coffee; she's always drinking coffee. You can visit her at www.gladysjose.com.
She's Got This
She's Got This Hardcover – Picture Book, October 9, 2018
by Laurie Hernandez (Author), Niña Mata (Illustrator)
A New York Times bestseller
From gold-medal-winning Olympic gymnast and bestselling author Laurie Hernandez comes a picture book about chasing your dreams and never giving up.
Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming, illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying--and becoming a gymnast.
When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought.
Through this heartwarming and inspirational story, featuring vibrant art from #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor-winning artist Nina Mata, Laurie imparts important lessons she learned on her way to Olympic glory: You always have to get back up and try again, and you always have to believe in yourself.
Author: Laurie Hernandez
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 10/09/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780062840585
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 199024 / She's Got This
Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/10/2018
School Library Journal 02/01/2019 pg. 1
About the Author
Laurie Hernandez is an American gymnast, an Olympic gold medalist, and the youngest-ever champion on Dancing with the Stars. At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, Laurie won silver in the individual balance beam competition and secured gold in the team all-around competition.
Laurie started gymnastics at the age of six because she wanted to experience the feeling of flying. She enrolled at Monmouth Gymnastics in New Jersey, where she met her coach, and they became a winning duo. The turning point in Laurie's career came in 2014, when her progress was stalled due to multiple injuries. She returned stronger than ever by becoming the 2015 US junior national champion. Laurie's other career highlights include all-around silver, beam gold, and floor exercise bronze at the 2016 US Olympic Trials, and bronze in all-around, floor exercise, beam, and uneven bars at the 2016 national championships.
Laurie is known for her dazzling floor exercise routines and for her grace and artistry on the balance beam. And she has been nicknamed "the Human Emoji" for her outgoing facial expressions.
Nina Mata is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and received her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has illustrated many books, including American gymnast Laurie Hernandez's She's Got This, NBA superstar LeBron James's I Promise, and the Ty's Travels I Can Read series. Nina currently lives in New Jersey with her husband, their daughter, and Tabitha, their cat. Visit her online at www.beautifique.org.
Not Quite Snow White
Not Quite Snow White Hardcover – Picture Book, July 9, 2019
by Ashley Franklin (Author), Ebony Glenn (Illustrator)
A picture book for magical yet imperfect children everywhere, written by debut author Ashley Franklin and perfect for fans of such titles as Matthew A. Cherry's Hair Love, Grace Byers's I Am Enough, and Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe.
Tameika is a girl who belongs on the stage. She loves to act, sing, and dance--and she's pretty good at it, too. So, when her school announces their Snow White musical, Tameika auditions for the lead princess role.
But the other kids think she's "not quite" right to play the role.
They whisper, they snicker, and they glare.
Will Tameika let their harsh words be her final curtain call?
Not Quite Snow White is a delightful and inspiring picture book that highlights the importance of self-confidence while taking an earnest look at what happens when that confidence is shaken or lost. Tameika encourages us all to let our magic shine.
Author: Ashley Franklin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 07/09/2019
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.00h x 10.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780062798602
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 506477 / Not Quite Snow White
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/01/2019 pg. 74
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2019
Publishers Weekly 05/06/2019
School Library Journal 07/01/2019 pg. 36
About the Author
Ashley Franklin is a professional chaser--of ideas, dreams, and, most often, her kids. She is the author of Not Quite Snow White and a contributor to Once Upon an Eid, a collection of brilliant Muslim voices and stories. Ashley lives in Arkansas with her husband, Michael, and her children, Bilal and Mikhail. You can visit her online at www.ashleyfranklinwrites.com.
Ebony Glenn is an Atlanta-based illustrator who enjoys bringing stories to life with whimsical illustrations. Ebony is the illustrator of Mommy's Khimar, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; Speak Up, written by Miranda Paul; Flying High and Brave Ballerina, written by Michelle Meadows; and Red Shoes written by Karen English. You can visit her at www.ebonyglenn.com.
Berry Song (Caldecott Honor Book)
Berry Song (Caldecott Honor Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, July 19, 2022 by Michaela Goade (Author)
A Caldecott Honor Book!
An Indie Bestseller! Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a gorgeous celebration of the land she knows well and the powerful wisdom of elders. On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries.
Salmonberry, Cloudberry, Blueberry, Nagoonberry.
Huckleberry, Snowberry, Strawberry, Crowberry.
Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship with both the earth and the generations that came before, joining in the song that connects us all. Michaela Goade's luminous rendering of water and forest, berries and jams glows with her love of the land and offers an invitation to readers to deepen their own relationship with the earth.
Author: Michaela Goade
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/19/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316494175
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518036 / Berry Song
Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 04/11/2022
Booklist 05/15/2022 pg. 48
School Library Journal 07/01/2022 pg. 46
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2022 pg. 88
Shelf Awareness 07/22/2022
About the Author
Michaela Goade is a Caldecott Medalist and a #1 New York Times bestselling artist. She is the illustrator of a number of award-winning and bestselling books, including We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and I Sang You Down from the Stars by Tasha Spillett-Sumner. She grew up along Alaska's wild coast, where she picked berries with every season. She is from the Raven moiety and Kiks.ádi clan from Sitka, Alaska, where she currently lives. She invites you to visit her online at michaelagoade.com.
American Indian Fairy Tales: To Young America from the Oldest Americans
American Indian Fairy Tales: To Young America from the Oldest Americans Paperback – June 19, 2017
by W. T. Larned (Author), John Rae (Illustrator)
This imaginative work is an adaption of stories collected by Henry R. Schoolcraft, an ethnologist, while he was researching in the Lake Superior region. He took liberties with the texts, so the original tribal credit and wording is lost. The result offers stories told through the narrator, Iagoo, who recalls stories from his grandfather. The book is beautifully illustrated and reflects popular design styles from the 1920s. This edition is dedicated to Craig Wratten, in his way another recorder of the beautiful tapestries of the past.
Author: John Rae, W. T. Larned
Publisher: Westphalia Press
Published: 06/19/2017
Pages: 98
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.21d
ISBN: 9781633915305
This title is not returnable.
Sing, Little Sack! ¡Canta, Saquito!: Level 3
Sing, Little Sack! ¡Canta, Saquito! - A Folktale from Puerto Rico: Level 3 (Bank Street Ready-To-Read) Paperback – May 4, 2020
by Nina Jaffe (Author), Ray Cruz (Illustrator)
A wicked little man kidnaps young Marisol and makes her sing from inside his Saquito. This tricks his audience into thinking the bag itself sings. But when Marisol's mother hears the familiar song, she knows at last where her little Nina has gone. This authentic Puerto Rican folktale is a thrilling adventure for the early independent reader.
FROM AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED NAME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education.
Because no two children are exactly alike in their development, we have designed the Bank Street Ready-to-Read series in three levels to accommodate the individual stages of reading readiness of children ages four through eight.
- Level 1: GETTING READY TO READ-- (PRE-K to GRADE 1) Books are perfect for reading aloud with children who are getting ready to read or are just beginning to read words or phrases.
- Level 2: READING TOGETHER--(GRADES 1 to 3) Books are written especially for children who are on their way to reading independently but who may need help.
- Level 3: I CAN READ IT MYSELF--(GRADES 2 to 3) Books are designed for children able to read on their own. They also can be enjoyed as read-aloud.
Author: Nina Jaffe
Publisher: Ibooks for Young Readers
Published: 08/03/2020
Pages: 50
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9781876967208
