Places and People's Books

Vintage Christmas Tales: A Holiday Anthology is a collection of short stories and novels by some of the most popular storytellers of the last two centuries meant to capture and celebrate the joy of the holiday.In L. Frank Baum's, The Life and Adventures...

Do you love everything about farms?Would you like to learn what amazing animals, plants, and fabulous machines you may encounter on a farm?Would you like to become a farmer and see everything with your own eyes? Kiwi bird Karl is interested in just...

The true story of two boys who launched a Lego Man into space! With over 3 million views on YouTube and covered by almost every major news outlet in the world, the story of how two boys launched a Lego man 80,000 feet

Age range 4 to 8Everyone knows that horses fart. Donkeys definitely fart. But royal unicorns?Glitterbelle is a new recruit to the princess's royal team of unicorns. She's expected to be regal and lovely and perfect all the time, but she's hiding a very...

Age range 3 to 6What can crayons do to save the planet?Something is happening to our big green and blue Earth! Pollution is making it hard for plants to grow, for animals to play, and for oceans to stay clean. But what can anyone do about it? On a yucky,...

Age range 3 to 8A heart-warming, inclusive, and whimsical picture book about a square trying to fit into a world of circles. This book celebrates what makes everyone unique and special.In a world of circles, Square feels different! In public, Square...

Groggle met Snarlina at her house one spooky night. A swarm of bats was fluttering. The moon was shining bright.When Groggle and Snarlina get dressed up to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, they hope to fill their pails with yummy loot from all their...

To: The Easter Bunny From: MichaelI've always celebrated Easter, but my new stepsister, Anna, celebrates Passover. I want her to have something special in the Golden Egg when you bring it. If I think of something, I'll let you know.While waiting for an...

When Rocky's game of hide-and-seek in the big trees of Upstate New York takes a turn, the little owl gets taken on a ride, far far away from home just in time for Christmas.On her journey, Rocky encounters a number of people-some human, some gigantic and...

**Empowering Latino Futures International Latino Book Awards for the Best Children's Fiction Picture Book-English,Honorable Mention**Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my mom. Every other Christmas, I celebrate with my dad. Sometimes I wish we...

"Off to the hills of Espaa we go. Grab a tomato . . . get ready . . . now THROW!" Every year, the town of Buol in Spain holds La Tomatina, a grand fiesta featuring the world's BIGGEST food fight! Join in the fun! Afer putting on goggles and grabbing some...

Autumn has arrived, and at Granite City Elementary School everyone is gearing up for the biggest and best event of the year, the Harvest Festival. The whole school is excited about the games, the contests, the food, and most of all-the costumes! Everyone...

Age range 5 to 8Did You Know?Some of the most popular dishes in the United States today originated in other countries. Maize (corn) is at the heart of Mexican cuisine. France produces over five hundred types of cheese. Pizza started out as a flat disc of...

This unsparing tale of a young Victorian orphan is now available in an unabridged hardcover edition that's a perfect gift for today's young readers. Oliver Twist, a poor orphan, escapes the miserable workhouse, only to fall into the clutches of a band...

Age range 14 to 18In this ripped-from-the-headlines Gone Girl meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz weaves a white-knuckle YA thriller about a beautiful young influencer who vanishes after...

Usaba amarillo cuando se senta alegre... Usaba azul cuando se senta nervioso... Harpreet cuidaba mucho sus coloridos turbantes. Se aseguraba de que estuvieran limpios y suaves, y los alisaba con esmero antes de ponrselos.Supriya Kelkar muestra con...

Age range 9 to 12Meet Whisper, Frannie, Sophie, Gemma, and Zuzu, five friends who tell eerie tales by night and navigate middle school drama by day.Misery Falls, Oregon, is abuzz as the 100th anniversary of the electrocution of the town's most infamous...

Age range 6 to 8Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book.Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top...

Age range 3 to 6A companion to Kelkar's The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh, this picture book features a little girl named Bindu whose bindis connect her to family and help her find courage to compete in the school talent show.This charming...

On Christmas Eve, a brother and sister stroll through their town, excitedly discussing the gifts they hope to find under the tree. Then they suddenly spy Santa quietly slipping into the church. They follow him inside, where they witness his humble prayer...

Age range 6 to 12Create, prevail, change the world...like a GIRL! This celebration of international girl power honours a multitude of women who made a difference. Once upon a time, "like a girl" was an insult. Not anymore! In every walk of life,...

Age range 9 to 12Teens and preteens are more stressed than they've ever been in past generations. In a culture that is so future- and goal-oriented, it's no wonder that there's a growing interest in parents to teach their kids about mindfulness, about...

*Winner of The 2020 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book**Winner of the 2020 The Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College in the STEM category**Nominated for an Ezra Jack Keats Award*Age range 5+Meet Wu Chien...

Age range 5 to 9Holidays are FUN - and this entertaining nonfiction picture book introduces kids to 14 celebrations from around the world!Across the globe, every country has its special holidays. From Brazilian carnival and Chinese New Year to France's...

Ages 8 to 12An illustrated journal to inspire tween and teen girls!Every girl needs a little inspiration-especially when the going gets tough or someone tries to convince her she can't reach her dreams. This journal full of quotes from...

Age range 3 to 7When Mirabel's valentines fall out of her bag on the way to school, the shy little mouse panics. But those lost cards brighten some days . . . before making their way back to her.  "Mirabel was very shy. She'd always been that...

*Winner of the 2020 Crystal Kite Awards* *Winner of the Cook Prize (Silver Medalist)**Winner of the Best Children's Books of the Year by Bank Street College 2020 in the STEM category**Finalist for a SCBWI's Crystal Kite Award, Atlantic...

Age range 3 to 6In all the world over, this much is true:  You're somebody special. There's only one YOU. Celebrate your individuality with this picture book that honors all the wonderful things that make you...you. This feel-good book...

Age range 5 to 8"If you've got a good idea, and you know it's going to work, go ahead and do it." The inspiring story of Grace Hopper-the boundary-breaking woman who revolutionized computer science-is told in an engaging picture book biography. ...

All kids dream about what they'll be when they grow up—and this fun book, with its guessing game format, introduces toddlers to different professions. By listening to the clues in the text and looking closely at the illustrations,...

Monster's invited—and monster's delighted! Come and join the monster bash. There's spinning and pinning, high-fiving and jiving, and munching, crunching, and buggy-food lunching. But when it all ends, Monster must leave his fun-loving friends...

Santa's biggest challenge on Christmas Eve is convincing little Krampus to go to bed in this delightful Christmas bedtime story. Not a creature was stirring...except the mischievous Krampus who's too excited to sleep! It's Christmas Eve and...

Carnegie funded 650 public libraries in the UK and Ireland, which bear his name. Encourages reading as a path to self-eduction and success. Supports value of libraries. Strong title for galleries and libraries. Strong title for both boys and girls.

With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and...

An enchanting and utterly authentic introduction to the life of an Inuit child and her world.Written and illustrated by Ningiukulu Teevee, one of the most interesting young artists in Cape Dorset, home to the great tradition of Inuit art, this is a...

The BOOK is based on the lyrics from a song with the same name. The video has over 641,000 views on YouTube as of May 2021 (after 9 months). LInk to the video is: https://youtu.be/bY3WOPjv23s In 2019 his book ALLAH MADE EVERYTHING (9780860377702) was...

Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the beautiful holy month of Ramadan, it's meaning and purpose, as well as how and why it is celebrated. Stunning illustrations, full of color, bring the pages to life and the...

The BOOK is based on the lyrics from a song with the same name. The video has been viewed over a million times on YouTube as of January 2019 (after 10 months), making it one of the most popular Muslim songs in English. LInk to the video is: https://www...

This simple but beautiful book helps childrenunderstand who Allah is. It introduces some ofHis divine attributes: His Oneness, His infinite Power,Love and Mercy, and it ends with the promiseHe has made to those who believe in Himand make Him happy.It is...

Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the Prophet Muhammad's amazing character and unshakeable belief in Allah. Stunning illustrations, full of color, bring the pages to life and the carefully written text is simple, easy...

A short and simple introduction to nature of shaytan (aka satan), a being whose aim is to lead people from the 'straight path'. Charmingly written from the young boy's perspective. Beautifully illustrated by the talented Omar Burgess, who has worked on a...

Eid al-Fitr is here and Hassan and Aneesa are helping to decorate their house before the celebrations begin. On Eid they will wake early to wash before performing a special prayer outside. After the prayer, it is time to celebrate with friends and family...

Find out about what you wash for wudu, how often it is done and why it is important in Islam. Features dot-to-dot drawings, coloring fun, puzzles to solve and over sixty stickers to stick.Introduce the Muslim ritual ablution (wudu) to children with this...

Released in time for Ramadan 2017. Ramadan 2016 was a watershed moment as a number of publishers released titles to take advantage of this holiday with overwhelming success, such as It's Ramadan, Curious George and our book Ramadan and Fasting Activity...

Switch up your bedtime reading or language practice with this adorable anthology.All cultures have stories telling you what life is all about. This collection of traditional Chinese folktales tells you how to grow up to be a good person and to have a...

Age range 9 to 12For thousands of years, Chinese storytellers have delighted listeners with stories about the value of virtues like honesty, respect, courage and self-reliance. Chinese Folktales collects nineteen of these fantastic tales, some of them...

Age range 6 to 9Switch up your bedtime reading with these charming stories from Myanmar!This beautifully illustrated children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends, and fairy tales from Myanmar. The stories have been...

Age range 3 to 6In My First Book of Indonesian Words, the familiar ABC rhyming structure combines with colourful illustrations to encourage the natural ability of children to easily pick up new concepts and vocabularyWords for things kids know in English...