A Bear in War tells a true World War I story through the eyes of a teddy bear sent to comfort his owner’s father at the front.
Category: Picture Books
The Scarlet Stockings Spy
In The Scarlet Stockings Spy, young Maddy Rose uses laundry as a secret code to spy on British ships, helping the Patriot cause during the American Revolution.
Lily’s Victory Garden
Lily’s Victory Garden follows Lily’s WWII journey to start a garden, bringing healing and hope to a grieving neighbor. A heartwarming tale of patriotism and neighborliness.
Jenny: The Airplane that Taught America to Fly
Jenny: The Airplane that Taught America to Fly tells the story of the iconic Jenny plane, blending history, technical insight, and Weitzman’s captivating art.
When Winter Comes
When Winter Comes enchants with beautiful illustrations and gentle prose, inviting readers to explore nature’s mysteries as winter unfolds. A delightful read!
Jennifer and Josephine
A rusty old car and a stray cat find adventure, friendship, and a surprising rescue in Jennifer and Josephine, Bill Peet’s charming tale of loyalty and courage.
This Book of Mine
A poetic celebration of books with charming illustrations, This Book of Mine shows how books bring adventure, comfort, and color to our lives.
Is This You?
Is This You? by Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson invites kids to create their own story with playful prompts and whimsical illustrations, blending fun with creativity.
Tomas and the Library Lady
In Tomas and the Library Lady, a migrant boy finds a library, forms a bond with a kind librarian, and discovers the power of stories, shaping his future.
The Box With Red Wheels
In a whimsical garden, curious barnyard animals discover a mysterious box with red wheels, revealing a sweet surprise: a baby inside!
Planting Stories: Pura Teresa Belpré
Planting Stories shares the inspiring tale of Pura Belpré, NYC’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who brought Puerto Rican folktales to life for kids.
Balderdash! John Newberry and The Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books
Balderdash! is a whimsical picture book biography of John Newbery, celebrating his creation of children’s literature with lively illustrations and fun text.
War Boy: A Country Childhood
Michael Foreman was born in March of 1938, so he was only three years old on April 21, 1941, the night an incendiary bomb dropped through the roof of his bedroom. Part of his description of that night sounds just like the memory a three-year-old would retain. “The sky bounced as my mother ran.” Foreman…
Jenny: The Airplane that Taught America to Fly
In Jenny, David Weitzman gives the reader a fascinating look into the construction of Jenny. I love Weitzman’s engaging writing and beautiful illustrations.
The Animal Hedge – A Lovely Fairy Tale
The Animal Hedge by Paul Fleischman and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline is a delightful fairy tale about a poor farmer and his three sons.