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4 - 12 years. The Universe is our school, nature our teacher, and every species has a lesson for us. With delightful simplicity, "Lifetimes" introduces some of nature's longest, shortest, and most unusual lifetimes. The lessons for us include: the value of cooperation, the importance of saving for the future, and taking time to have fun. A uniquely engaging way to appreciate nature and consider the fundamentals of life at the same time. Paperback. 32 pages.

4 years & up. To one young narrator, it's the simple things that mean the most, like sharing laughter with a friend, taking family rides in the country, and kissing her mama's arm. Paperback. 32 pages.

4 years and up. A girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions, and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian Puff Puff and more. 32 pages.

4 years and up. The captain of this unconventional pirate crew has ordered them to capture the whole alphabet. If they dare miss catching a letter, they will be forced to walk the plank. Adults, caregivers, and children will delight in this alphabet adventure.

Ages 4 and up. Get ready to travel through the alphabet with a cheerful cast of busy little peas. There are a range of unique characters from Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas, this richly illustrated picture book highlights a variety of interests, hobbies, and careers - each one themed to a letter of the alphabet. Adults, caregivers, and children alike will enjoy pouring over the detailed scenes while immersing themselves in the alphabet.

4 years and up. Magaly enjoys the yummy Cuban food her abuela has been cooking since arriving from Havana. When Magaly's sweater goes missing, she discovers that Abuela is making ropa vieja for dinner. Old clothes for dinner? Magaly needs to hide the rest of her clothes before her family eats them up. Spanish vocabulary and two delicious recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche. 32 pages.

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Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, children will see what Sophie does when she gets angry.

4 years & up. Star the starling wants to sing all by himself so that everyone will look at his beautiful feathers but when a hawk comes hunting, Star discovers that there’s more strength and power in community than in being alone. This thrilling original fable about why starlings flock in murmurations and why their wings have speckles. 32 pages.

4 years & up. Join David as he enters school. He is clearly a handful. When given the opportunity he rises to the occassion and receives a golden star. 32 pages.

4 years & up. These books are designed to engage children with fun stories and illustrations while teaching about environmental stewardship. The combination of entertaining narratives and colorful visuals can be a powerful way to capture kids' imaginations and instill a sense of responsibility for nature. Set of 3.

3 years & up. Ro, ro, the rattlin’ bog, the bog down in the valley-o! Joining Barefoot’s singalong collection, this rollicking traditional Irish tune sung by a traditional Irish band explores an Irish peat bog where a rattlin’ (Irish slang for “wonderful”) tree contains a rattlin’ nest, which contains a rattlin’ egg, which contains a rattlin’ bird all the way down to a seed of a brand-new rattlin’ tree. Includes notes on Irish peat bogs and the creatures that live there, as well as plant and… More »

4 years & up. Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling – their nipa hut – and it takes care of them. When a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers glued to the pages as Yelena, Papa and the nipa hut work together as a family to withstand the storm. 32 pages.

4 years & up. The first day of Kindergarten is right around the corner! As the children prepare their backpacks with supplies and smiles for milestone pictures this moment can quickly become the hardest part of the entire journey, saying goodbye to Mom and Dad. This book explores how much fun Kindergarten will be! 32 pages.