By Faith Ringgold. Cassie Louise Lightfoot has a dream: to be free to go wherever she wants for the rest of her life. One night, up on “tar beach,” the rooftop of her family’s Harlem apartment building, her dreams come true.
By Joan Negrescolor. Known as the “Pedal Queen,” Alfonsina Strada, a woman who loved to ride her bicycle but had to fight hard for her dream. She resisted conformity in 1924 by taking part in the prestigious Giro D’Italia and many more races.
By Shinsuke Yoshitake. What does the future hold? This question can be daunting—or delightfully promising! Readers of all ages will seek solace in this smart and spirited exploration of the good that might be right around the corner.
By James Yang. If you are Isamu, stones are the most special of all.How can they be so heavy?Would they float if they had no weight? Through colorful artwork and exquisite text, Yang translates the essence of Noguchi so that we can all begin to see as an
By Faith Ringgold. America is a land of diversity. Whether driven by dreams and hope, or escaping poverty or persecution, our ancestors–and the faces of America today–represent people from every reach of the globe.
By Shinsuke Yoshitake
As the story progresses, our protagonist discovers there's actually more to boredom than what meets the eye—more questions, more theories, and heaps of humor.
By Reif Larsen, illustrated by Marine Schneider. A path is never the same twice. Everything we experience, be it real or imagined, influences what is around us—even if the changes are sometimes too small to recognize!
By Joshua David Stein, illustrated by Julia Rothman. Brick's observations begin at home and then extend globally as she travels to a diverse list of brick structures – Malbork Castle in Poland, Mahabodhi Buddhist Temple in India, Grosvenor Estate apartmen
Written by Inger Hagerup. Illustrated by Paul René Gauguin. Translated from Norwegian by Becky L. Crook. Contemplate a hedgehog’s bristles, a crab’s bad mood, a pea who believes it was meant to be a butterfly and other wonderful images in Inger's poems.
By Joshua David Stein, illustrated by Julia Rothman. A whimsical read-aloud of delicious answers to ridiculous questions about what can — and cannot — be done in the kitchen!
By Shinsuke Yoshitake. A laugh-out-loud guessing game bedtime book! It's time for bed, but Natsumi has a brilliant idea, even better than going to sleep: She'll pretend to be something and Mom will guess what she is! Ready? Is she a caterpillar? An arrow
By Taro Gomi. An elephant makes a big poop. A mouse makes a tiny poop. Everyone eats, so of course: everyone poops. Taro Gomi's classic, go-to picture book for straight-talk on all things "number 2" is back, as fresh and funny as ever. The concept of goin
By Miguel Tanco.
A father and son walk together, discuss life amid a city's bustle, play, and, perhaps most profoundly, grow, side by side. Bright pops of Pantone yellow infuse each spread with joy, and a cloth spine adds an irresistible specialness.
By Thereza Rowe
Mister Pip the cat had a busy night and he’s looking forward to getting some sleep. All he needs is somewhere quiet to lie down. Will Mister Pip ever find a peaceful place to rest his head?
By Colin Meloy, illustrated by Shawn Harris. Giggle your way to sweet and silly dreams! A simple goodnight routine turns marvelously madcap in this cleverly rhymed picture book. Instead of settling down to sleep, Dad bakes bread, Mom fixes the roof, and G
By Shinsuke Yoshitake.
At The I Wonder Bookstore, customers come in and ask the owner countless variations on its namesake question ("I wonder if you have any books about...") and he is happy to fill their requests in enchanting ways.
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Elisa Munso.
When Agatha was young, she read books every night, but always had her own idea for how they should end!
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Ana Albero.
As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone.
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Barbara Alca
Ella Fitzgerald grew up near Harlem, in New York, where she was surrounded by music and dance. After winning first prize in a talent competition at the Apollo Theater, she went on to tour the wo
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illustrated by Gee Fan Eng.
When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival.
