Juvenile Nonfiction

When the circus isn't in town, children can still enjoy it at a birthday party, summer camp, drama class, or elementary school thanks to this colorful collection of circus-based games and activities.

Ideal for children ages 4-12, the book draws on popular circus elements such as acrobatics, clowns, animal numbers, and balancing acts. The games are presented in a clear, simple way, range from 10-45 minutes in length, and vary in complexity. Each section includes a "circus program" children can use if they want to plan an actual performance. Readily available props are used for some of the games, and costumes are encouraged for all! Noncompetitive and playable without special skills training, the activities in 101 Circus Games for Children provide delightful entertainment for participants and spectators alike.

This engaging introduction to Black Elk will show you how one person can accomplish big things.

This colorful book introduces you to the world of Black Elk, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Black Elk's life—from his childhood in the American West to his efforts to teach the world about his people’s religion and culture, preserving the Native American way of life—and his belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place. Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Black Elk’s values and beliefs, and his own words, you will see how one person can have a positive influence on the world.

"Where is God?"
“What does God look like?”
“How does God make things happen?”

With little hands, and big hands. With young hands and old hands, With your hands.” Mixing sparks of curiosity and spiritual imagination, this wondrous book lights children's creativity and shows how God is with us every day, in every way. It is a vibrant invitation to children and their adults to explore—together—what, where, and how God is in our lives. Multicultural,

Nondenominational, Nonsectarian; Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders

Take your child on a colorful adventure to share the many ways Jewish people celebrate Shabbat around the world. Shabbat Shalom!

• Beginning in an old Jerusalem market Friday morning, shopping for foods to make Shabbat meals special
• Setting a beautiful Sabbath table in Australia Friday afternoon
• Lighting Shabbat candles with a family in Turkey
• Singing zemirot with relatives in Russia
• Making hamotzi as a congregation in the United States
• Parading the Torah scrolls at Shabbat morning services in a synagogue in Germany
• Relaxing in the peace of Shabbat day in Canada
• Enjoying a special Sabbath afternoon meal in Morocco

From Israel to Thailand, from Ethiopia to Argentina, you and your children are invited to share the diverse Sabbath traditions that come alive in Jewish homes and synagogues around the world each week—and to celebrate life with Jewish people everywhere.

Become a real superhero! Learn how to use the powers God gave you to continue the work of creation and repair the world.

"We don't have to pretend to use the powers God has given us. These powers are real and they are super! Our God shares God's powers with us so we can make our lives better and the lives of others better. When we learn how to use God’s superpowers, we become God’s partners— God’s superheroes—on earth."
—from the Introduction

This inspirational guide for kids ages eight to twelve is a marvel, showing them (and their families) that it’s easy to become God’s partner on earth: figure out what God does in the Bible, then do it!

God creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs, wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God’s superpowers, Dr. Ron Wolfson gives kids stories and suggestions for what might be on their own God’s to-do list— the many ways they can use their superpowers to make a difference in the lives of others, and find meaning and purpose for their own.

Become a real superhero! Learn how to use the powers God gave you to continue the work of creation and repair the world.

"We don't have to pretend to use the powers God has given us. These powers are real and they are super! Our God shares God's powers with us so we can make our lives better and the lives of others better. When we learn how to use God’s superpowers, we become God’s partners— God’s superheroes—on earth."
—from the Introduction

This inspirational guide for kids ages eight to twelve is a marvel, showing them (and their families) that it’s easy to become God’s partner on earth: figure out what God does in the Bible, then do it!

God creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs, wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God’s superpowers, Dr. Ron Wolfson gives kids stories and suggestions for what might be on their own God’s to-do list— the many ways they can use their superpowers to make a difference in the lives of others, and find meaning and purpose for their own.

A charming nighttime reminder that God is always present in our lives.

This gentle bedtime story guides children through the steps God might take each night to tuck the world into bed. From dimming the lights with the colors of the sunset, to the hushed lullaby of evening’s breeze in the leaves, to God’s gentle nod for the flowers to slip into slumber, it engages children in the wider, waking world by showing the commonality all things share as God’s creation. It then eases nighttime anxiety with soothing reassurance of God’s continued blessing and watchfulness as we sleep.

Not a book to be read and then relegated to the book shelf, this bedtime companion will likely become a child’s nighttime ritual. The simple yet profound text, accompanied by gorgeous, colorful photographs, captures the experiences common to children of all faiths and backgrounds as they begin to understand the many ways God is there for us. Filled with wisdom and love, Does God Ever Sleep? delights the senses and expands the ways we think about God and God’s presence in our lives.

This engaging introduction to Dorothy Day will show you how one person can accomplish big things.

This colorful book introduces you to the world of Dorothy Day, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will be inspired as you learn about Day's life—from her efforts to further peace and equality as a young woman to her work helping the hungry and homeless with food, shelter and unconditional love—and her belief that we all have the power to make the world a better place.

Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Dorothy Day’s values and beliefs, and Day’s own words, Dorothy Day: A Catholic Life of Action will show you how to stand up for your beliefs and lead a life that inspires those around you to do the same.

“What if something I say hurts one of my friends?”
“Then God gives you new words that help to heal and mend.”
“And if my mistakes pile up to the sky?”
“Then God helps you correct them so they don’t multiply.”

Will God still love us if we do bad things? Will we be forgiven if we hurt a friend’s feelings? Using simple, everyday examples that children can relate to, this colorful book helps young readers understand the importance of apologizing and reconciling after we’ve done something wrong.

A vibrant and fun way for children to develop a deeper understanding of God, this book gently guides children down their own path of spiritual discovery … and reminds us all that God will always love us.

Helps children learn how to communicate with God—without fantasy.

Does God Hear My Prayer? playfully guides children down their own paths of spiritual discovery by exploring the many ways that children can communicate with God. Using simple, everyday examples that children can relate to, this colorful book introduces preschoolers as well as young readers (ages 3–6) to prayer and how prayer can help them express their own fears, wants, sadness, surprise and joy.

Multicultural, nondenominational and nonsectarian, this beautiful book helps parents and children of all faiths and backgrounds embark, together, on an imaginative journey in search of ways we can use our voices to develop a direct and personal understanding with God.

This engaging introduction to Gandhi will show you how
one person can accomplish big things.

This colorful book offers you a window into the world of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century. You will learn about Gandhi’s life—from his time as a student in London to his work for equality in South Africa and India—and his methods of peaceful, but not passive, resistance to injustice.

Through engaging biography, activities inspired by Gandhi’s values and beliefs, and the words of Gandhi himself, Gandhi: India’s Great Soul will show you how to achieve your goals through persistence and persuasion rather than through violence and fighting.

For preschoolers—a first lesson in finding your place in God's creation.

This simple, beautiful book helps parents and children explore spirituality together by inviting children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God through everyday experience and the imagination.

Adapted from Sandy Eisenberg Sasso’s award-winning God’s Paintbrush, playful text and lively illustrations guide very young children in finding faith through colors, song and dance. Preschoolers will delight in turning the sturdy pages and beginning the journey of finding joy and meaning in their world.

Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian
Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Buddhist Religious Leaders

Playfully explores with kids how God listens and how learning to listen is important.

How Does God Listen? encourages children to use all of their senses to explore and develop a personal relationship with God.

How does God listen? How do we know God is listening to us? Children will find the answers to these questions as they engage their senses while the story unfolds, learning how God listens in the wind, waves, clouds, hot chocolate, perfume, our tears and our laughter.

The simple yet profound text, accompanied by vibrant, colorful photographs, captures the experiences common to children of all faiths and backgrounds as they begin to understand the many ways God listens to us. Filled with wisdom and love, How Does God Listen? delights the senses and expands the ways we think about God and God's presence in our lives.

"How Do I Know that God is listening? I can’t See God."

“Well, there are lots of things we can’t see, yet we know they are there.”

How can we know that God listens to us? This lively book helps children use all of their senses to explore how God is always present in their everyday lives, and is always listening. Using simple, everyday examples to which children can relate, How Does God Listen? helps children develop a direct and personal understanding of God.

How Does God Listen? teaches children—and the rest of us—that God is everywhere, and that the world is full of wonder.

For preschoolers—a first lesson in finding your place in God's creation.

This simple, beautiful book helps parents and children explore spirituality together by inviting children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God through everyday experience and the imagination.

Adapted from Sandy Eisenberg Sasso’s award-winning God’s Paintbrush, playful text and lively illustrations guide very young children in finding faith through colors, song and dance. Preschoolers will delight in turning the sturdy pages and beginning the journey of finding joy and meaning in their world.

A fun-filled introduction to the joys of doing good deeds and mitzvot.

Join Mitzvah Meerkat and friends as they introduce children to the everyday kindnesses that mark the beginning of a Jewish journey and a lifetime commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world). Through lively illustrations and playful dialogue, children engage with Jewish wisdom as they share in welcoming new friends, forgiving mistakes, respecting elders, sharing food with the hungry, and much, much more.

A fun-filled introduction to the joys of doing good deeds and mitzvot.

Join Mitzvah Meerkat and friends as they introduce children to the everyday kindnesses that mark the beginning of a Jewish journey and a lifetime commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world). Through lively illustrations and playful dialogue, children engage with Jewish wisdom as they share in welcoming new friends, forgiving mistakes, respecting elders, sharing food with the hungry, and much, much more.

A timeless bedtime picture book that will help children know that God will keep them safe throughout the night.

In this first book based on Debbie Friedman's lyrics, her touching music comes alive for children and their parents and grandparents in this charming adaptation of her bestselling and beloved song Lullaby. The beautiful and soothing full-color art will capture the imagination and delight all of them. They all will appreciate the comforting text that is sure to make bedtime a peaceful and enjoyable experience.

Debbie's music continues to inspire countless people in the Jewish community as well as those of the Christian faith. Her music is used in thousands of synagogues, schools, churches and homes for inspiration, teaching and worship.

The book contains a CD, bound into the book, of the original music and lyrics by Debbie Friedman.

Una pintoresca y entretenida introducción que explica las
costumbres y razones del culto católico.

Visual e informativo, Lo que se puede ver dentro de una iglesia católica contiene ilustraciones a toda página y concisas descripciones de lo que ocurre, los objetos que se utilizan, el clero y las personas laicas que desempeñan funciones específicas, y el propósito espiritual de los creyentes.

Ideal tanto para niños como para maestros, bibliotecarios, clérigos, líderes laicos y padres que desean desmitificar las celebraciones y ceremonias de la iglesia durante el año, así como también para fomentar la comprensión y la tolerancia entre diferentes tradiciones de la fe.

¿Qué es un altar? ¿Por qué la gente enciende velas en una iglesia? ¿Quién es el "Cordero de Dios"? ¿Qué es una vinagrera, un reclinatorio, una pila bautismal?

Mediante breves pero esclarecedoras descripciones y fotografías de una amplia variedad de iglesias católicas, el Reverendo Michael Keane responde a todas estas preguntas y aún más. Lo que se puede ver dentro de una iglesia católica:

• Da a los niños la oportunidad de formular preguntas, haciéndolos participantes más activos;
• Satisface la curiosidad de los niños acerca de lo que ocurre en las iglesias a las que asisten sus amigos, ampliando su conocimiento de otras creencias a una edad importante, cuando comienzan a formarse opiniones y prejuicios;
• Proporciona a los niños católicos una mayor comprensión de las prácticas de su propia tradición religiosa.

In a divided world, where the one who shouts the loudest often gets the most attention, a story about compromise and listening.

"Standing UP!" "Lying DOWN!"

What were the people to do? They decided to ask the rabbi of the town. "What are we to do?" they asked. “Shall we put the mezuzah standing up or lying down?”

The townspeople have mezuzahs but cannot agree on how to put them up on their doorways. Should they place them horizontally or vertically, standing up or lying down? To end their arguing, they consult the wise rabbi of the town, who advises them to carefully read the Shema in the mezuzah to find the answer. With this lively tale, based on a twelfth-century rabbinic debate, best-selling, award-winning children's author Sandy Eisenberg Sasso helps young people discover that there is often more than one solution to a problem, and that living together and creating “home” requires cooperation and listening to one another.

This engaging introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh will show you how one person can accomplish big things.

This colorful book introduces you to the world of Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the most amazing people of the twentieth century—and today. You will be inspired as you learn about Thich Nhat Hanh’s life—from his work to end the war in Vietnam, to his eventual founding of the Plum Village community in France—and his teachings about peace and "mindfulness" in the world.

Through enjoyable biography, activities inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s values and beliefs, and poems written by the teacher himself, Thich Nhat Hanh: Buddhism in Action will show you how to be braver, more caring, and happier in your own life.

A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and
whys of Hindu faith and worship

What You Will See Inside… A new series of illustrated books designed to show children ages 6 and up the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of traditional houses of worship, liturgical celebrations, and rituals of different world faiths, empowering young people to respect and understand their own religious traditions—and those of their friends and neighbors.

Visual and vibrant, What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple features many informative pictures and concise descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the spiritual leaders and laypeople who have specific roles, and the spiritual intent of the believers.

Ideal for children as well as teachers, parents, librarians, clergy and lay leaders who want to demystify the celebrations and ceremonies of Hinduism throughout the year, as well as encourage understanding and tolerance among different faith traditions.

What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple will: Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in a Hindu temple attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form.

Provide Hindu children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition.

Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants.

A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of
Jewish worship, faith, and religious life.

What You Will See Inside a Synagogue will:

• Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in synagogues attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form.
• Provide Jewish children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition.
• Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants.

Colorful full-page photographs set the scene for concise but informative descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, the spiritual intent of the believers, and more.

The What You Will See Inside… series is designed to show children ages 6–10 the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of traditional houses of worship, liturgical celebrations, and rituals of different world faiths, empowering them to respect and understand their own religious traditions—and those of their friends and neighbors.

A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and
whys of Catholic worship.

Visual and informative, What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church features full-page pictures and concise descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, and the spiritual intent of the believers.

Ideal for children as well as teachers, parents, librarians, clergy, and lay leaders who want to demystify the celebrations and ceremonies of the Church throughout the year, as well as encourage understanding and tolerance among different faith traditions.

What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church will:

• Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants
• Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in churches attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form
• Provide Catholic children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition.

Children ask a lot of questions. 

Spiritual questions can become the best conversations.

This beautiful book helps children and parents embark, together, on an imaginative journey in search of God. Bright and evocative photographs inspire children to connect the story to their own lives, and to understand the everyday places we can see God … when we laugh, when we’re scared, when we try something new; in bears, in bugs, and in our dreams.

Where Does God Live? playfully helps us to find God by opening our eyes—and our spiritual imaginations!

Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian

A simple way for young children to explore the ways we "see" God.

To young children, the world is full of things to see and touch. And by using those very examples, this enchanting book gently invites children to become aware of God’s presence all around us.

Abridged from Because Nothing Looks Like God by Lawrence and Karen Kushner, What Does God Look Like? has been specially adapted to board book format to delight and inspire younger readers.

Much has been written about the importance of reading simple, beautiful books to babies and preschoolers to stimulate brain development. But perhaps even more important, what you read begins to shape your child’s world, and creates the images that will remain with him or her throughout life. We read books to our children about letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and safety, but do we give their minds the early food they need to think about life’s bigger questions?

As spiritual development experts now tell us, each child develops an image of God by age 5, with or without religious instruction. What Does God Look Like? takes you and your child on an imaginative journey designed to help you open not only your child’s mind, but your child’s heart and soul as well.

A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of
Muslim worship, faith, and religious life.

What You Will See Inside a Mosque will:

• Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in mosques attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form.
• Provide Muslim children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition.
• Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants.

Colorful full-page photographs set the scene for concise but informative descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, the spiritual intent of the believers, and more.

Featuring 23 unique story starter prompts plus cool, colorful artwork, Unusual Objects in Fantastic Places makes creative writing more fun than ever!

It all begins with a strange object in a peculiar place… you decide what happens next! Accompanied by bold and bright illustrations, each prompt transports you to a different location with a new item that appears out of place. Let your imagination run wild as you read the beginning of the story and write in plot twists, add new characters or objects, and more—the possibilities are endless!

Part of the Totally Weird Activity Book series created by childhood friends Mark and Ted, Unusual Objects in Fantastic Places is perfect for aspiring writers, avid readers, and creative kids who have a story to tell.

A memoir about what it’s like when they think you’re their daughter, but you know you’re their son.

For as long as he could remember, Grayson has known he is a boy, not a girl. While his identical twin sister wore princess dresses and danced ballet in a tutu, Grayson preferred his Spider-Man costume or sweats. He was uncomfortable in anything considered “girly.” People called him a tomboy, but he knew that wasn’t right either. He explained to his mother, “I know I’m supposed to be your daughter, but I feel more like your son. I guess I’m your… Dot-son.”

Grayson is now twelve years old. This is his story about what it’s like growing up transgender—from small moments, like getting a new haircut or playing football, to the big life events, like choosing a bathroom, coming out to his friends, and picking a new name. Filled with humor and joy, Dotson is a thought-provoking and honest story of one boy’s journey to becoming his best and truest self and sharing that with the world.

The book also includes helpful resources for transgender kids and families.

With several types of puzzles to delight curious minds, The Puzzler’s Guide to Oregon is one part puzzle book, one part natural history guide—and lots and lots of fun!

Visit the beautiful green state of Oregon! Grab a pencil as you play all kinds of puzzles and games while the local animal residents tell jokes and share trivia. Learn about the official state symbols, its biggest features, the animals that live here, and much more.

The puzzles mix a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) challenges to exercise different parts of the brain, including mazes, tessellations, logic and math reasoning, crosswords, word searches, and language codes. When solved, the puzzles’ answers (at the back of the book) reveal facts about Oregon’s flora, fauna, history, and culture.

Perfect for long drives, plane rides, meals, and other slow times, The Puzzler’s Guide to Oregon keeps young puzzlers ages 8 and up occupied and engaged. Get ready to travel to Oregon, the true puzzler’s way!

With several types of puzzles to delight curious minds, The Puzzler’s Guide to Oregon is one part puzzle book, one part natural history guide—and lots and lots of fun!

Visit the beautiful green state of Oregon! Grab a pencil as you play all kinds of puzzles and games while the local animal residents tell jokes and share trivia. Learn about the official state symbols, its biggest features, the animals that live here, and much more.

The puzzles mix a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) challenges to exercise different parts of the brain, including mazes, tessellations, logic and math reasoning, crosswords, word searches, and language codes. When solved, the puzzles’ answers (at the back of the book) reveal facts about Oregon’s flora, fauna, history, and culture.

Perfect for long drives, plane rides, meals, and other slow times, The Puzzler’s Guide to Oregon keeps young puzzlers ages 8 and up occupied and engaged. Get ready to travel to Oregon, the true puzzler’s way!

Featuring 23 unique story starter prompts plus cool, colorful artwork, Unusual Objects in Fantastic Places makes creative writing more fun than ever!

It all begins with a strange object in a peculiar place… you decide what happens next! Accompanied by bold and bright illustrations, each prompt transports you to a different location with a new item that appears out of place. Let your imagination run wild as you read the beginning of the story and write in plot twists, add new characters or objects, and more—the possibilities are endless!

Part of the Totally Weird Activity Book series created by childhood friends Mark and Ted, Unusual Objects in Fantastic Places is perfect for aspiring writers, avid readers, and creative kids who have a story to tell.

A memoir about what it’s like when they think you’re their daughter, but you know you’re their son.

For as long as he could remember, Grayson has known he is a boy, not a girl. While his identical twin sister wore princess dresses and danced ballet in a tutu, Grayson preferred his Spider-Man costume or sweats. He was uncomfortable in anything considered “girly.” People called him a tomboy, but he knew that wasn’t right either. He explained to his mother, “I know I’m supposed to be your daughter, but I feel more like your son. I guess I’m your… Dot-son.”

Grayson is now twelve years old. This is his story about what it’s like growing up transgender—from small moments, like getting a new haircut or playing football, to the big life events, like choosing a bathroom, coming out to his friends, and picking a new name. Filled with humor and joy, Dotson is a thought-provoking and honest story of one boy’s journey to becoming his best and truest self and sharing that with the world.

The book also includes helpful resources for transgender kids and families.

Kids Can Now Have Their Mudcake and Eat It, Too.

The Healthy Start Kids' Cookbook shows 6- to 10-year-olds that making nutritious food they love can be just as fun as eating it. With a little help from an adult, children can create delicious, easy, and imaginative concoctions that are surprisingly good for them. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, preparation and cooking times, utensil listings, and complete nutrition information. 

In all, this illustrated cookbook contains 90 fun kid-tested recipes fully approved by parents and nutritionists alike. Included are fun-to-make recipes you'll feel good about that kids eat-up, such as:

• Painted Pancakes
• Fruit Kabobs
• Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets
• Kids' Quick Chili
• Friendly Fowl in Foil
• Gingerbread Muffins

The book also offers kitchen safety tips and recipes for special occasions like birthdays and the last day of school.

"Lively and kid-friendly, (this book) incorporates all the elements of healthful eating into a simple guide for kids." —Mindy Hermann, R.D., Consulting Nutrition Editor, Child Magazine

With several types of puzzles to delight curious minds, The Puzzler’s Guide to California is one part puzzle book, one part natural history guide—and lots and lots of fun!

Visit the beautiful golden state of California! Grab a pencil as you play all kinds of puzzles and games while the local animal residents tell jokes and share trivia. Learn about the official state symbols, its biggest features, the animals that live here, and much more.

The puzzles mix a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) challenges to exercise different parts of the brain, including mazes, tessellations, logic and math reasoning, crosswords, word searches, and language codes. When solved, the puzzles’ answers (at the back of the book) reveal facts about California's flora, fauna, history, and culture.

Perfect for long drives, plane rides, meals, and other slow times, The Puzzler’s Guide to California keeps young puzzlers ages 8 and up occupied and engaged. Get ready to travel to California, the true puzzler’s way!

With several types of puzzles to delight curious minds, The Puzzler’s Guide to California is one part puzzle book, one part natural history guide—and lots and lots of fun!

Visit the beautiful golden state of California! Grab a pencil as you play all kinds of puzzles and games while the local animal residents tell jokes and share trivia. Learn about the official state symbols, its biggest features, the animals that live here, and much more.

The puzzles mix a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) challenges to exercise different parts of the brain, including mazes, tessellations, logic and math reasoning, crosswords, word searches, and language codes. When solved, the puzzles’ answers (at the back of the book) reveal facts about California's flora, fauna, history, and culture.

Perfect for long drives, plane rides, meals, and other slow times, The Puzzler’s Guide to California keeps young puzzlers ages 8 and up occupied and engaged. Get ready to travel to California, the true puzzler’s way!

★★★★★ "A gift for our 7 year old granddaughter. She loved reading it before our trip to Alaska in July."

A is for Alaska combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture-word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non-fiction learning experience.

This book covers subjects important or significant to Alaskans and includes brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Alaska's beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea.

The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the “Who Knew?—Facts about the great state of Alaska” section which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Alaska alphabet.

With 60 puzzles to delight curious minds, The Puzzler’s Guide to Alaska is an interactive introduction to the 49th state for kids 8 and up that’s one part puzzle book, one part natural history guide—and lots and lots of fun!

Meet Nelchina the Caribou, Galena the Porcupine, Zippy the Short-tailed Weasel, and Skilak the Black Bear—four good friends who can’t wait to show you around the beautiful state of Alaska. In this book they introduce all kinds of puzzles and games while telling jokes and sharing trivia about Alaska. Learn about the official state symbols, its biggest features, why Alaska’s called the Land of the Midnight Sun, the animals that live here, glaciers, and much more.

The puzzles mix a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) challenges to exercise different parts of the brain, including mazes, logic and math reasoning, crosswords, word searches, and language codes. When solved, the puzzles’ answers (at the back of the book) reveal facts about Alaska’s flora, fauna, history, and culture.

Perfect for long drives, plane or train rides, meals, and other slow times, The Puzzler’s Guide to Alaska keeps young puzzlers occupied and engaged with all things Alaska. So grab a pen or pencil and get ready to travel to Alaska, the true puzzler’s way!

From manatees to mermaids, Florida's Indigenous peoples to the Daytona 500, this state ABC book for children F is for Florida combines dazzling photos with fun and informative couplets which describe the pictures and offer clear picture-word associations. Intriguing facts will add to the non-fiction learning experience.

This book covers subjects important or significant to Floridians and includes brilliant color photography by top photographers. Each vibrant page highlights a unique aspect of Florida's beauty and lively culture with either a place, animal, plant or another evocative idea.

The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest through countless readings. In addition to the 26 letters of the alphabet is the “Who Knew?—Facts about the great state of Florida” section which gives parents, teachers, and even kids a deeper understanding of the topic for each letter of this Florida alphabet.

Arctic adventurer Pam Flowers shares Anna’s amazing story in classrooms and auditoriums all over North America. Children lean that even the smallest, seemingly the most powerless among us, are big enough to try their best.

A Cookbook for Kids That Makes Healthy Recipes Fun! (Ages 3-8)

#1 New Release in Children's Diet & Nutrition

The Flavcity duo, Dessi and Bobby Parrish, bestselling authors of Keto Meal Prep and Flavcity’s 5 Ingredient Meals, introduce TheTasty Adventures of Rose Honey!

Join Rose Honey as she prepares her favorite dessert. Follow Rose Honey as she makes chocolate pudding with a twist─avocado! In this adorable baking book for your little foodie, find illustrious imagery, Rose Honey’s cooking narrative, and feel-good ingredients to make the yummiest and healthiest chocolate avocado pudding imaginable!

Experience pudding like never before. With avocados, maple syrup and other natural and fun ingredients, you and your child can turn making an avocado pudding into a creative experience that all young chefs will rave about. Use this Flavcity recipe to create dishes your child adores, and make memories on the way!

In this kids’ cookbook, discover:

• Alternate ingredients for pudding
• Rose Honey’s adventurous approach to cooking
• Baking techniques from Flavcity duo Dessi and Bobby Parrish themselves
•  And so much more!

If you enjoyed cookbooks for kids like Yasmin the Chef, Cora Cooks Panic, or Stir Crack Whisk Bake, then you and your little one will love The Tasty Adventures of Rose Honey: Chocolate Avocado Pudding!

A Kid’s Cookbook for the Kid Chefs in Your Life (Ages 3-8)

#1 New Release in Children's Cookbooks and Parents Books, Children's Diet & Nutrition Books

The Flavcity duo, Dessi and Bobby Parrish and the best-selling authors of Keto Meal Prep and Flavcity’s 5 Ingredient Meals, introduce The Tasty Adventures of Rose Honey!

Join Rose Honey as she bakes her favorite snacks. Follow Rose Honey as she makes her favorite chocolate chip cookies with her parents. In this adorable baking book for your little foodie, find illustrious imagery, Rose Honey’s cooking narrative, and feel-good ingredients to make the yummiest and healthiest chocolate chip cookies imaginable!

Experience cookies like never before. With almond flour, nut butters, and other fun ingredients, you and your children can turn baking cookies into a creative experience that all junior chefs will rave about.  Use this Flavcity recipe book to create dishes your child adores, and make memories on the way!

In this children’s cookbook, learn about:

• Alternate ingredients for cookies
• Rose Honey’s adventurous approach to cooking
• Baking techniques from Flavcity duo Dessi and Bobby Parrish themselves
• And so much more!

If you enjoyed children’s cookbooks like Yasmin the Chef, Cora Cooks Panic, or Stir Crack Whisk Bake, then you and your little one will love The Tasty Adventures of Rose Honey: Flavcity Chocolate Chip Cookie Time!

This is the amazing true story of Bobbie the Wonder Dog, a legend in his own time who warmed the hearts of a nation. The Scotch collie mix was lost on a family trip from Oregon to Indiana in 1923 and walked all the way home, a six-month and almost 2,800-mile journey, to return to the people he loved.

"Brown takes a sensational news story and focuses on the devotion of one remarkable dog to bring this amazing story to young readers for the first time. Porter’s illustrations combine rich colors and vintage details to bring Bobbie to life on the pages through all of his adventures and hardships. A dog story as incredible now as it was nearly a century ago, gives Bobbie the Wonder Dog all the makings of a timeless classic."
—Midwest Book Review

"Porter's detailed and dramatically lit paintings trace Bobbie's difficult solo trip back to Oregon, crossing through snowy forests and rain-soaked fields. An end note reveals additional details about Bobbie's remarkable life, fleshing out a quietly inspiring story that's just as engrossing now as it was some 90 years ago."
—Publishers Weekly

Bob was an average-looking collie puppy in every way, except for his bobbed tail . . . and maybe that’s why the Brazier family named him Bob, or Bobbie. But he was average in no other way. In 1923, Bobbie joined Frank and Elizabeth Brazier for a cross-country drive from Silverton, Oregon, to Indiana, Frank’s home state, where they planned to visit family. During a stop in Indiana, Bobbie was chased off by loose dogs, and after a week of searching and placing newspaper ads, the broken-hearted Braziers had to give up and start the drive home.

Six months to the day after he was lost in Indiana, a very thin Bobbie was spotted on a Silverton sidewalk, his coat matted, his paws raw from wear. Unbelievable as it seemed, the three-year-old dog had WALKED almost 2,800 miles to get back home.

Though weak and tired, Bobbie went berserk with joy when he was reunited with his family, and from that day, all of their lives changed. In the weeks and months that followed, his story tore across the country in newspapers and even in a hardcover collection of pet stories. He was the main attraction at an Oregon home-builders convention in Portland, where thousands lined up to pet him, and he starred in a short feature film. Also, the Braziers eventually heard from people along Bobbie's homeward-bound route, places where he’d stopped long enough to recoup, and then he was gone again. These stories verified their thinking. Bobbie had done the impossible.

When Bobbie died, he was buried in Portland, Oregon, by the Oregon Humane Society. Rin Tin-Tin was there to lay a wreath at his funeral, which was officiated by the mayor of Portland. This incredible story is all true, and the origins of Lassie Come Home are said to be traced to the story of Bob of Silverton, also known as Bobbie, the Wonder Dog.

Swim through an ocean of facts and fun in Sharkabet, 2nd Edition, newly revised with updated facts and 9 brand new images that kids (and adults!) can sink their teeth into!

Featuring Ray Troll's spectacular art, Sharkabet, 2nd Edition takes you through the ABCs of different shark varieties, both living and extinct, sharing fascinating and bizarre facts along the way. Colorful, eye-popping images accompany the catchy factoids, making this book a swimmingly good read.

So dive in and learn more about these cartilaginous creatures swimming all around the world!

Swim through an ocean of facts and fun in Sharkabet, 2nd Edition, newly revised with updated facts and 9 brand new images that kids (and adults!) can sink their teeth into!

Featuring Ray Troll's spectacular art, Sharkabet, 2nd Edition takes you through the ABCs of different shark varieties, both living and extinct, sharing fascinating and bizarre facts along the way. Colorful, eye-popping images accompany the catchy factoids, making this book a swimmingly good read.

So dive in and learn more about these cartilaginous creatures swimming all around the world!

"Where is God?"
“What does God look like?”
“How does God make things happen?”

With little hands, and big hands. With young hands and old hands, With your hands.” Mixing sparks of curiosity and spiritual imagination, this wondrous book lights children's creativity and shows how God is with us every day, in every way. It is a vibrant invitation to children and their adults to explore—together—what, where, and how God is in our lives. Multicultural,

Nondenominational, Nonsectarian; Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders

For babies, toddlers and preschoolers—a first lesson in the everyday kindnesses that mark the beginning of a Jewish journey.

This whimsical, fun-filled book helps you and your child explore the joys of doing good deeds and mitzvot together. Adapted from the award-winning It's a ... It’s a ... It’s a Mitzvah, the playful text spins new twists on beloved nursery rhymes. Lively illustrations introduce your child to the everyday kindnesses that mark the beginning of a Jewish journey and a lifetime commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world). Your child will delight in turning the sturdy pages and celebrating the actions we all can do to become caring souls who think about and help others.

For babies, toddlers and preschoolers—a first lesson in the everyday kindnesses that mark the beginning of a Jewish journey.

This whimsical, fun-filled book helps you and your child explore the joys of doing good deeds and mitzvot together. Adapted from the award-winning It's a ... It’s a ... It’s a Mitzvah, the playful text spins new twists on beloved nursery rhymes. Lively illustrations introduce your child to the everyday kindnesses that mark the beginning of a Jewish journey and a lifetime commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world). Your child will delight in turning the sturdy pages and celebrating the actions we all can do to become caring souls who think about and help others.

A Cool Engine-Revving Coloring Book for Kids (Age 4-8)

There’s a treasure trove of fast vehicles in this coloring book for kids. It will keep your little one entertained for hours as they add a burst of color to fun illustrations of trucks, cars, airplanes and more things that go!

A world of fun vehicles. This cool coloring book for kids is full of cool cars, tall trucks, and hot wheels all waiting for a splash of color to take them to the next level. This activity book for kids  is an adventure that is both fun and creative. Encourage your child’s love of things that go with this collection of coloring pages for kids.

A race to the finish line! From coloring various modes of transportation to using their imagination to create their custom ride, Ready, Set, Color! is a wheel-turning adventure that introduces your little one to different shapes and objects using vehicles with every exciting page turn.

With Ready, Set, Color! this fun cars and trucks book (and more!) helps your little one:

• Learn about vehicles through different things that go on land, sea and air
• Develop creativity and imagination using color
• Sharpen attention to detail and coloring inside the lines

If you enjoyed books like Dinosaurs, Diggers, and Dump Trucks Coloring Book; Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids; or the The Ultimate Colouring Book for Boys & Girls, then you’ll love Ready, Set, Color! A Fast and Cool Coloring Book for Kids.

Join childhood friends Mark and Ted as they lead you on a creative adventure through this special coloring book!

"After many years of teaching writing, these amazing Totally Weird Activity books will captivate even the most reluctant student! Filled with a wide variety of topics and interests to get a story started, the books will ignite a passion for the craft."
—Laura Baker, elementary school teacher and winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Each page includes dynamic black-and-white illustrations, plus a cool interactive element to spark the imagination. Complete half-finished drawings, create your own story from the writing prompts, solve word searches, and fill in the blanks with ideas as you color through this fun, wacky journey. There's something in here for everyone!

Part of the Totally Weird Activity Book series, Creative Coloring and Far-Out Fun is perfect for young artists, illustrators, coloring book fans, writers, and puzzlers who like to imagine and create things.

Elementary-school kids are always thinking and moving. They naturally find new, creative ways to use their growing bodies and wold rather dance or skip form Point A to Point B instead of just walking. Kids this age need variety and like games and exercises that are both fun and challenging. The more they get a kick out of fitness now, the more likely they will continue to be active and healthy throughout their lives.

These fitness activities develop:

• Balance
• Coordination
• Friendly competition
• Muscle strength
• Sports skills
• Teamwork

With so many kid-approved exercises in one place, getting started couldn't be easier. Each exercise and active games comes with helpful icons showing group size, whether props are needed, how much space is needed and whether physical contact is involved. Exercises and games are grouped by type, including mind-and-body exercises, stretching and flexibility exercises, cardiovascular exercises, exercises for developing muscle strength, sports-related activities and more.

303 Kid-Approved Exercises and Active Games provides parents, teachers and counselors with activities especially designed for children ages 6 to 8 as well as information on how best to teach them. Wechsler explains the importance of recognizing that each child develops at his or her own pace and how to use what the group has in common to get the most out of each session. A section at the beginning of the book talks about planning ahead, putting safety first and adapting to weather and the environment.

Teachers and parents may find they're having just as much fun as the kids.

When it comes to fitness, tweens may need parents and teachers to keep up!

No longer satisfied with the simple games of childhood, tweens want activities that test their developing mental and physical skills. They like to exercise their independence while they flex their muscles, and the key to success lies in finding exercises and games that can keep up with their changing needs. Tweens who are active and engaged in physical play are building healthy habits that can last a lifetime. 

These fitness activities help develop 

• Muscle Strength
• Goal Setting
• Friendly Competition
• Determination
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork 

Challenge your tween with these exciting and complex activities 

From circuit training and obstacle courses to strength training, this book is filled with exercises that were chosen for their appeal to a wide range of developing personalities. Wechsler also provides guidance for motivating tweens and includes examples of exercise combinations and schedules to help keep physical fitness fun and challenging. 

Many of the activities in 303 Tween-Approved Exercises and Active Games incorporate friends and classmates as teammates or opponents, encouraging group play, leadership and the desire to do it all again. Helpful icons indicate group size, space and equipment needs. Parents and teachers will find it easy to adapt activities for skill level and variety, and may find themselves participating in and enjoying the games just as much as the tweens. 

With so many options for fun and excitement, how could any tween resist the opportunity to exercise?

With simple, step-by-step directions and a visually rich design, this unique series of instruction books for LEGO® creations helps young children learn and have fun simultaneously.

The Build It! series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO® models is perfect for children ages 5 and up.

Inside Volume 1 you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from animals to airplanes, street scenes to seascapes and much more, created using the LEGO® Classic set 10693, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 projects featuring a diverse range of models. Full color diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.

Build hours of family fun with the Build It! instruction book series. 

With simple, step-by-step directions and a visually rich design, this unique series of instruction books for LEGO® creations helps young children learn and have fun simultaneously.

The Build It! series of visually rich instruction books for LEGO® models is perfect for children ages 5 and up.

Inside Volume 1 you'll find a range of creative models to put together--from animals to airplanes, street scenes to seascapes and much more, created using the LEGO® Classic set 10693, or bricks you already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 projects featuring a diverse range of models. Full color diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.

Build hours of family fun with the Build It! instruction book series.