Celebrating diversity and self-acceptance, this beautifully illustrated nonfiction book introduces the history of Pride and the rainbow flag. Each page showcases scenes of various people, couples, and families joyfully supporting one another, serving as a heartfelt reminder to embrace one's identity with pride.
Set against a backdrop of Jewish mythology, this action-packed adventure explores the profound effects of transphobia while delivering an uplifting narrative. The story weaves together fantastical elements with a heartfelt examination of identity and acceptance, showcasing the resilience of its characters. Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff brings a unique perspective to these themes, creating a compelling tale that resonates with readers and encourages empathy and understanding.
The story revolves around Jack, who struggles to apologize to Zoe after accidentally destroying her block castle. His initial attempts fail to convey genuine remorse, prompting guidance from their teacher on crafting a heartfelt apology. Through this experience, Jack learns the importance of sincerity and the components of a true apology, highlighting themes of empathy and personal growth.
Celebrating the extraordinary beauty in the everyday moments of babies and toddlers, this rhythmic and meditative read-aloud invites readers to appreciate the simplicity of childhood. Crafted by award-winning author Kyle Lukoff, this board book format makes it perfect for young readers to engage with the text and illustrations, fostering a sense of wonder and connection to the joys of early life.
A tender picture book about grief and the many ways to offer comfort in sad times, from Newbery Honor-winner Kyle Lukoff.
A hilarious new picture book that exposes vegetables for what they truly are—leaves, roots, flowers, and stalks—by National Book Award Finalist and Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff, perfect for fans of the Our Universe series. Chester plans to have a salad for lunch, but in order to do that, he'll need vegetables. So, off he goes to the community garden, except he quickly learns that he won't be dressing a salad anytime soon. Instead, the vegetables start dressing him down. According to them, "vegetables" don't exist! I know what you are thinking: What the bell pepper? Vegetables are totally real! But here's the thing: Kale is just a leaf, broccoli is a flower, potatoes are roots, and celery...well, stalks. Thanks to a lively, sassy cast of talking "veggies," Chester learns a valuable lesson about categories and how they shape our understanding of the world. With a slyly informative text and illustrations that will crack readers up, the schooling in There's No Such Thing As Vegetables will be easy to digest and is a total treat.
The story revolves around mermaid Vera and Octo-boy Beaker as they uncover a series of vandalism incidents in Tidal Grove. Their adventure leads them to a baby Mantis shrimp, who is unaware of his own abilities. Vera and Beaker take it upon themselves to assist him in understanding his powers and reuniting with his family, highlighting themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the importance of community.
In the vibrant underwater town of Tidal Grove, Vera the mermaid and her half-octopus friend Beaker embark on playful adventures. Their escapades highlight themes of friendship and exploration, showcasing the enchanting world beneath the waves as they navigate challenges and discover the joys of their unique underwater community.
In this enchanting tale, Vera the mermaid and her half-octopus friend Beaker embark on a field trip where they encounter three friendly krakens. Their adventure explores themes of friendship and discovery in an underwater world, showcasing the unique dynamics between these charming sea creatures. The story promises delightful interactions and whimsical moments as they navigate their aquatic environment together.
In this funny and hugely heartfelt novel from a Stonewall Award winner, a sixth-grader’s life is turned upside down when she learns her dad is trans.Annabelle Blake fully expects this school year to be the same as every other: same teachers, same classmates, same everything. So she’s elated to discover there’s a new kid in town. To Annabelle, Bailey is a breath of fresh air. She loves hearing about their life in Seattle, meeting their loquacious (and kinda corny) parents, and hanging out at their massive house. And it doesn’t hurt that Bailey has a cute smile, nice hands (how can someone even have nice hands?) and smells really good. Suddenly sixth grade is anything but the same. And when her irascible father shares that he and Bailey have something big (and surprising) in common, Annabelle begins to see herself, and her family, in a whole new light. At the same time she starts to realize that her community, which she always thought of as home, might not be as welcoming as she had thought. Together Annabelle and Bailey discover how these categories that seem to mean so much— boy, girl, gay, straight— aren’t so clear-cut after all.