Butterflies lay their eggs on the plants that are the best food for their offspring.
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Today Is for You!
By Sally Lloyd-Jones. Illustrated by Kevin WaldronREAD MORESally Lloyd-Jones’s upbeat text integrates with Kevin Waldron’s high-energy mixed-media illustrations for a story that exudes unabashed joy.
Bless Our Pets: Poems of Gratitude for Our Animal Friends
Edited by Lee Bennett Hopkins. Illustrated by Lita JudgeREAD MOREIn this adorable, often amusing collection, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, Lois Lowry, and twelve other poets give thanks for those who bark, purr, chitter, and slither.
Mama's Library Summers
By Melvina Noel. Illustrated by Daria PeoplesREAD MOREMama’s Library Summers is a moving picture book tribute to a strong Black mother, libraries, and the power of reading and of seeing oneself in books.
Strong: Psalm 1
By Sally Lloyd-Jones. Illustrated by JagoREAD MOREFrom Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, this uplifting board book encourages little ones to find strength in God’s great love for them.
Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman
By Joanna LapatiREAD MOREA dramatically illustrated biography of Private Rosetta “Lyons” Wakeman, the only soldier whose letters capture the Civil War from a woman’s perspective.
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In a sparkling debut authored by a 16-year-old daughter of immigrants, this picture book gives voice to the lasting benefits of speaking with more than one tongue.
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Lichen is a combination of an alga and a fungus that work together to grow and thrive.
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While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers and brothers Mario and Luigi are transported through a mysterious pipe to a magical new world.
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This middle-grade novel is set in World War II France, where a Jewish girl who has lost everything but her life must decide whether to risk even that to bring others to freedom.
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Through colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue, this story helps educate students about speech sound disorders and promotes empathy in the classroom.
One Big Open Sky
By Lesa Cline-RansomeREAD MOREThree women narrate a perilous wagon journey westward that could set them free—or cost them everything they have—in this intergenerational verse novel that explores the history of the Black homesteader movement.
A Cup of Love: Relationship Goals for Kids
By Michael Todd. Illustrated by Joel SantanaREAD MOREIn his first children’s book, the bestselling author of Relationship Goals shares a tender story that helps kids understand how our families are strengthened by God’s love.
Joan of Art
By Lesa EngelthalerREAD MOREIn an inspiring story about self-expression, quirky and artistic Joan harnesses the power of friendship and the bravery of her namesake, Joan of Arc, to embrace her creative nature.
Uprising
By Jennifer A. NielsenREAD MOREPoland has fallen under Nazi occupation, and 12-year-old Lidia begins to smuggle wheat and food to the Jewish people held captive in the Warsaw Ghetto.
Hot Dog
By Doug SalatiREAD MOREThis glowing and playful picture book, winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal, features an overheated—and overwhelmed—pup who finds his calm with some sea, sand, and fresh air.
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One of the things I love about music is that it affects us more at the heart level. Music tends to make us feel.
Louder Than Hunger
By John SchuREAD MORERevered teacher and librarian John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as an act of survival—in a wrenching and transformative novel-in-verse.
Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders
By Joanna Ho and Liz SoHyeon Kleinrock. Illustrated by Dung HoREAD MOREFrom New York Times-bestselling Joanna Ho, of Eyes that Kiss in the Corners, and award-winning educator Liz Kleinrock comes a powerful companion picture book about adoption and family.
Little Spark of Life
By Courtney Siebring. Illustrated by Camila CarrossineREAD MOREA new baby is coming! It's time to celebrate! With exciting rhymes and vibrant illustrations Little Spark of Life will help families get ready and learn more about the miracle of life.
When I Go to Church, I Belong: Finding My Place in God's Family as a Child with Special Needs
By Elrena Evans. Illustrated by Rebecca EvansREAD MOREChildren with disabilities often struggle to fit in, but church can be a place where everyone is welcome and included!
Building a Dream: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions
By Darshana Khiani. Illustrated by Dow PhumirukREAD MOREAn unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving, based on the amazing true story of a Thai soccer team who made their own place to play.
Taste and See: All About God’s Goodness
By Irene Sun, illustrated by Hannah Y. LuREAD MOREChildren love food, and this beautiful book will help them see God’s goodness and love in the food he provides for his children all through the Bible.
The Labors of Hercules Beal
By Gary D. SchmidtREAD MOREA seventh-grader has to figure out how to perform the twelve labors of Hercules in real life—and makes discoveries about friendship, community, and himself along the way.