Synopsis: “[A] memorable story.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Newbery Award–winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes a “quiet tale about finding your own voice” (Kirkus Reviews) while learning to understand the people you love the most.Sylvie Bloom wants to find something new and exciting this summer—at least more exciting than the cows, goats, and chickens on her family’s farm that she’s become accustomed to. Luckily, Sylvie’s teacher Mrs.…

Synopsis: Read about Selena Gomez, who is among the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have shaped our culture and the world in Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez, from Claudia Romo Edelman's gripping Hispanic Star biography series for young readers. Meet Selena Gomez--once just a girl from Grand Prairie, Texas, who loved to perform for her family. Her courage, drive, and empathy have been guiding posts in her lifelong career since her…

Synopsis: Read about Selena Gomez, who is among the most groundbreaking, iconic Hispanic and Latinx heroes who have shaped our culture and the world in Hispanic Star: Selena Gomez, from Claudia Romo Edelman's gripping Hispanic Star biography series for young readers. Meet Selena Gomez--once just a girl from Grand Prairie, Texas, who loved to perform for her family. Her courage, drive, and empathy have been guiding posts in her lifelong career since her…

Synopsis: A "Reading Rainbow" Feature TitleZum, zum, buzz.... zum, zum, buzz...What's that strange buzz coming from the double bass? Berlioz has no time to investigate, because he and his bear orchestra are due at the gala ball in the village square at eight. But Berlioz is so worried about his buzzing bass that he steers the mule and his bandwagon full of magicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.Time is running out, and if a rooster, a cat, a…

Synopsis: With nothing less than his usual fiery, brilliant illustrations, Eric Carle breathes new life into this well-known children's song, treating the reader to a mouth-watering collage of culinary delights, spirited animals, and culturally diverse children.--"The jaunty tune gets new life in a picture book bursting with food, animals, and lots of energy.... Carle's always innovative artwork steps center stage with gloriously colored collages". --…

Synopsis: Dive under the sea to sing and dance with Baby Shark and all his friends, in this underwater twist on a preschool-favorite song!Get ready to sing and dance along with Baby Shark, in this underwater rendition of "If You're Happy and You Know It"! Little ones will love singing and dancing along to this favorite preschool song, clapping their fins with Baby Shark, shaking their tail with Seahorse, and snapping their claws with Crab. This array of…

Synopsis: Rock out with Pete the Cat in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's Pete the Cat: Rock On, Mom and Dad!Mom and Dad do so much for Pete that he wants to thank them with a special surprise. But what can Pete do that will show Mom and Dad how much he loves them?In this groovy story, Pete learns that it’s not what you do but how you do it that matters, so long as it comes from the heart. Young readers will love watching Pete surprise Mom…

Synopsis: Summary: A young girl's joy turns to dismay as larger and larger gifts arrive from her true love each day of the Christmas season.

Synopsis: Join Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the angels as they celebrate the birth of Jesus. This softy-illustrated book teaches young readers about Jesus’ birth and the real meaning of Christmas. “Happy Birthday, Jesus! We celebrate Your birth in the town of Bethlehem when You came down to earth. Your mother, Mary, held you. A manger was Your bed. The cows and sheep were quiet as she gently kissed Your head. Your father, Joseph, marveled. He knew You…

Synopsis: Young John Coltrane was all ears. And there was a lot to hear growing up in the South in the 1930s: preachers praying, music on the radio, the bustling of the household. These vivid noises shaped John’s own sound as a musician. Carole Boston Weatherford and Sean Qualls have composed an amazingly  rich hymn to the childhood of jazz legend John Coltrane. Before John Was a Jazz Giant is a 2009 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book and a 2009…

Synopsis: Another stunning picture book biography of a prominent twentieth-century African-American in the arts, from the creative team behind Alvin Ailey.

Synopsis: Hey Swifties! Jump into the magical world of Taylor Swift with this dazzling book all about your favorite superstar!This fun picture book takes you on a sparkling journey from Taylor's early days on a Christmas tree farm to her shining moments as a music icon who lights up the stage like no other.Its colorful pages are filled with stories of Taylor's first steps onto the stage, her incredible songs that speak right to your heart, and the belief…

Synopsis: Hip howl hooray! It's time to share a song with the PAW Patrol pups. Press interactive buttons to hear 6 pup-tastic melodies: "Yankee Doodle Dandy," "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain," "There's a Hole in the Bucket," "Sailing, Sailing," "Hunk of Tin," and "Do Your Ears Hang Low." Some lyrics are updated to feature the pups, and are printed in the book so little ones can sing along. Music and singing help build language and literacy skills,…

Synopsis: A powerful novel in verse from Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author Margarita Engle about the friendship between a young girl and the poet Gabriela Mistral that leads to healing and hope for both of them.Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that’s okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic.…

Synopsis: Sing along out loud as you read about a farmer and his dog with a very catchy "name-o"! The lyrics to this popular song are illustrated by Hans Wilhelm. A CD featuring B-I-N-G-O and two other songs in the series, She'll Be Comin' around the Mountain and Fire Truck, is attached to the inside cover!

Synopsis: Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family out of Pennsylvania to Nashville.As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor wrote songs about teenage…

Synopsis: Sing and dance along with Baby Shark, in this catchy tune all about hand washing!Sing, dance, and read along to this brand-new song as Baby Shark and the whole shark family washes their fins! A fun tool for kids and caregivers alike, this story will have little ones singing along to the important steps of hand-washing, from squirting soap, lathering up, and drying off. Hand-washing will fly by as you sing along at home or at school, and this…

Synopsis: Bob Marley's songs are known the world over for their powerful message of love, peace, and harmony. Now a whole new generation can discover one of his most joyous songs in this reassuring picture book adaptation written by his daughter Cedella and exuberantly illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. This upbeat story reminds children that the sun will always come out after the rain and mistakes are easily forgiven with a hug. Every family will…

Synopsis: Here comes Froggy's marching band, led by the one and only Frogilina. Froggy and his pals are sure they can win the big prize in the Apple Blossom Parade, even though they haven't been playing together very long. They just need to remember the rules: Don't look left. Don't look right. And DON'T STOP FOR ANYTHING! But when Froggy's around, things never go quite as planned...