There's No Such Thing As Imaginary Friends
When five-year-old Rory experiences some unhappy moments through loneliness, danger, and sadness, he's grateful to have his best friend, Jack, nearby to comfort and protect him. The only problem is that no one seems to see Jack except for Rory and the adults in his life don't believe Jack is real. This frustrates Rory because he knows his friend is real, but with a little help from Jack he learns that even adults have special helpers nearby to guide them; they just go by a different name. There's No Such Thing as Imaginary Friends reminds us, young and old, that we are always surrounded and loved by unseen special friends ... we just have to believe.
What We Believe
What We Believe is a story about inclusiveness, harmony and similarities. It recognizes that there are common beliefs in all religions and that no matter what religion you practice or don't practice, it is all about being good citizens of the world. The story was inspired by the author's personal experience of growing up in a Catholic family and marrying a Muslim man. Her goal in writing the book is to reassure readers that a dual-religion household--or even one where no religion is taught--does not produce children lacking in morals and beliefs. Haskan discovered that the religious tolerance practiced at home made her own children more open-minded, accepting, curious, and tolerant of the diversity in the world around them.
Adopted Beloved
"Adopted Beloved is a story of understanding and love, told and illustrated from the heart. This book is highly recommended for all children. Adults will enjoy it, too, for both the story itself and the powerful message it conveys." -Valerie Ormond, award-winning author, Believing In Horses and Believing In Horses, Too
Maps Poster Book
Travel the world without leaving your living room. This beautiful large-format poster book lets you put the world on your wall with gorgeous images from Big Picture Press's best-selling Maps. A stunning celebration of the world, from tiny insects to immense mountains.
Lucia’s Travel Bus
Lucia is taking a trip through Chile with her grandfather on his yellow bus. First they travel to the southern tip of South America to see the Magellanic penguins. Then they go east to the Aconcagua mountain. But Lucia's grandfather becomes very sick. During their travels Lucia learns about her country and also about life.
A Kiss Means I Love You
Now available in board book format with revised content perfect for even the youngest children. Featuring engaging photographs of young children and sweet rhyming text, this fun read-aloud teaches little ones about nonverbal communication from a kiss and a clap to a wave and a yawn.
World War I Heroes
Corporal Alvin York is armed only with courage and marksmanship. Can he save his unit under deadly attack by German machine-gun nests? Plucked off his sinking ship by a U-boat, Navy Lieutenant Edouard Izak is sent to a POW camp deep in German territory. Can he engineer a daring escape? The soldiers of the 8th Illinois--all African Americans--face bitter racism and segregation. Can they overcome bigotry to fight with valor and distinction? These and other brave heroes risked their lives serving their country in World War I. You will never forget their courageous true stories.
This Bridge Will Not Be Gray
One of Publishers Weekly's Best Picture Books of 2015. The Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the world. It is also, not entirely coincidentally, the world's first bright-orange bridge. But it wasn't supposed to be that way. In this book, fellow bridge-lovers Dave Eggers and Tucker Nichols tell the story of how it happened--how a bridge that some people wanted to be red and white, and some people wanted to be yellow and black, and most people wanted simply to be gray, instead became, thanks to the vision and stick-to-itiveness of a few peculiar architects, one of the most memorable man-made objects ever created. Told with playful paper cut-outs and irresistible prose, This Bridge Will Not Be Gray is a joyful history lesson in picture-book form--a gorgeously crafted story that teaches us how beauty and inspiration tend to come from the most unexpected places. Sometimes you have to fight for what you believe in, even if it's just a color.
Sitting Bull
An inspiring picture book biography of the Lakota/Sioux warrior and chief Sitting Bull, from award-winning author and illustrator S. D. Nelson Sitting Bull (c. 1831-1890) was one of the greatest Lakota/Sioux warriors and chiefs who ever lived. He was eventually named war chief, leader of the entire Sioux nation--a title never before bestowed on anyone. As a leader, Sitting Bull resisted the United States government's attempt to move the Lakota/Sioux to reservations for more than 25 years. From Sitting Bull's childhood--killing his first buffalo at age 10--to being named war chief, to leading his people against the US Army, and to his surrender, Sitting Bull: Lakota Warrior and Defender of His People brings the story of the great chief to light. Sitting Bull was instrumental in the war against the invasive wasichus (White Man) and was at the forefront of the combat, including the battles of Killdeer Mountain and Little Bighorn. He and Crazy Horse were the last Lakota/Sioux to surrender their people to the US government and resort to living on a reservation. Award-winning author and member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe S. D. Nelson intersperses archival images with his own artwork, inspired by the ledger-art drawings of the 19th-century Lakota. Through the art and riveting story, Nelson conveys how Sitting Bull clung to his belief that the Lakota were a free people meant to live, hunt, and die on the Great Plains.
Qwuni and the Salmon Festival
It's the day of the first salmon ceremony, and P'矇sk'a is excited to celebrate. His community, the Sts'ailes people, give thanks to the river and the salmon it brings by commemorating the first salmon of the season. Framed as an exploration of what life was like one thousand years ago, P'矇sk'a and the First Salmon Ceremony describes the customs of the Sts'ailes people, an Indigenous group who have lived on what is now the Harrison River in British Columbia for the last 10,000 years. Includes an introductory letter from Chief William Charlie, an illustrated afterword and a glossary.
Urban Tribes
Young, urban Natives powerfully show how their culture and values can survive--and enrich--city life. Urban Tribes offers unique insight into this growing and often misperceived group. Emotionally potent and visually arresting, the anthology profiles young urban Natives from across North America, exploring how they connect with Native culture and values in their contemporary lives. Their stories are as diverse as they are. From a young Dene woman pursuing a MBA at Stanford to a Pima photographer in Phoenix to a Mohawk actress in New York, these urban Natives share their unique perspectives to bridge the divide between their past and their future, their cultural home, and their adopted cities. Unflinchingly honest and deeply moving, contributors explore a wide-range of topics. From the trials and tribulations of dating in the city to the alienating experience of leaving a remote reserve to attend high school in the city, from the mainstream success of Electric Pow wow music to the humiliation of dealing with racist school mascots, personal perspectives illuminate larger political issues. An innovative and highly visual design offers a dynamic, reading experience.
Polly
Polly Miller doesn't want to move to Texas. No other Amish families live in Lone Prairie, and Polly loves her family and friends in Ohio. But her father's mind is made up. As Polly settles into her new life, she gains a non-Amish friend, Rose Ann, who shares her dresses and makeup with Polly. She also earns the attention of a young hired hand named Tom, who takes her to a rodeo and tells her how pretty she is. Will Polly commit herself to God by following her family's Amish ways, or will a budding Texas romance set her feet on a different path altogether? Ages 10 and up.Book 5 of the Ellie's People: An Amish Family Saga series. Ages 10 and up.The books of the Ellie's People series, beloved classics among young and old readers in Amish and Mennonite communities, are now available for today's reader. Author Mary Christner Borntrager grew up Amish and based her novels on events in her Amish childhood. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House on the Prairie series will love learning to know spunky Ellie and her friends and family.What's new in the Ellie's People series: Pennsylvania Dutch glossary at the end of each bookA sample chapter from the next book in the seriesLanguage and examples updated for today's readers
Sarah
Sarah Troyer's Amish childhood would be peaceful and calm--except her mother is ill and their hired girl, Sadie Zook, treats her unfairly. When her parents go to Arizona to see whether the climate helps her mother get better, Sarah tries to be brave and strong. Things begin looking up when a new hired girl takes Sadie's place, but then two tragedies hit Sarah's family and threaten to overwhelm her trust in God. Will grief and resentment win the day, or will Sarah find her way to a new place of hope and love? Book 7 in the Ellie's People series.The books of the Ellie's People series, beloved classics among young and old readers in Amish and Mennonite communities, are now available for today's reader. Author Mary Christner Borntrager grew up Amish and based her novels on events and experiences from her childhood. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series will love the spunky main characters and old fashioned communities of the Ellie's People series.What's new in the Ellie's People series: Pennsylvania Dutch glossary at the end of each bookA sample chapter from the next book in the seriesLanguage and examples updated for today's readers
Buffalo Bird Girl
A stunning picture book biography of a 19th-century Hidatsa woman, from award-winning author and illustrator S. D. Nelson, that "is a lovely and graceful introduction to a way of life that persists despite cultural obstacles and the march of time" (School Library Journal, starred review) Award-winning author and artist S. D. Nelson (Standing Rock Sioux) captures the spirit of Buffalo Bird Girl by interweaving the actual words and stories of Buffalo Bird Woman with his artwork and archival photographs. Backmatter includes a history of the Hidatsa and a timeline. Buffalo Bird Girl (ca. 1839-1932) was a member of the Hidatsa, a Native American community that lived in permanent villages along the Missouri River on the Great Plains. Like other girls her age, Buffalo Bird Girl learned the ways of her people through watching and listening, and then by doing. She helped plant crops in the spring, tended the fields through the summer, and in autumn joined in the harvest. She learned to prepare animal skins, dry meat, and perform other duties. There was also time for playing games with friends and training her dog. When her family visited the nearby trading post, there were all sorts of fascinating things to see from the white man's settlements in the East.
Who Loves You the Most of All
"Who Loves You The Most Of All" shares a mother and child's bedtime conversation on the topic of one of life's sweetest and most important questions. Join Joshie and Mommy on a journey of the heart to discover just WHO loves him the most of all. "Who Loves You The Most Of All" will connect children to the Source of All Love for the rest of their lives. #1 Bestseller.
Heroes of 9/11
Ten true stories of real-life heroes during the attacks on 9/11!When Captain Jay Jonas of the Fire Department of New York hears an emergency radio message about the World Trade Center, he has no idea of the terrible conditions he and his team will face. Arriving at the burning building, the firefighters must summon all their courage. On the same morning, just outside Washington, D.C., a jetliner piloted by terrorists slams into the Pentagon. Can Colonel Philip McNair save lives inside the flaming building?From the World Trade Center and the Pentagon to a hijacked plane above Pennsylvania, these ten stories of true American heroes on the day that changed America -- September 11, 2001.
How to Read Maps
Packed full of colorful maps, vivid illustrations, lively, engaging text, and with a giant fold-out map of the Earth, this is the ultimate guide to reading, understanding, and making maps for children aged 8 and up. Learning how to read a map is one of the most useful skills a child can learn, and this book teaches the essentials in the most accessible and entertaining way possible. It reveals the secrets and techniques of map-making, showing young readers how to use maps and create their own maps. Packed with fun activities, children are shown how to make a working compass using simple household objects, and are encouraged to engage with maps to find locations, trace routes, decipher symbols, and more. With dynamic, captivating text accompanied by accurate, expertly drawn maps and vibrant color photographs, How to Read Maps is the perfect guide to lead younger readers through the world of mapping.
Proud to Be an American
From GRAMMY-winning and seven time No. 1 hit making country music star LEE GREENWOOD comes the best-selling children's book, Proud To Be An American, now available for the first time. Greenwood's iconic, self-penned patriotic hit, "God Bless The U.S.A." has united the nation and inspired American pride for over three generations. Now, as a new era of youth emerges, he hopes to once again relay the song's important message and inspire a fundamental understanding what it means to be free. Written by Greenwood in the words of "God Bless The U.S.A.," and fully illustrated with colorful, vibrant images by Amanda Sekulow, Proud To Be An American follows a man and his grandson across the U.S. to various national landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, Arlington Cemetery and more. The book sharpens young readers' ability to read words, understand geography and interpret colors, all while painting the meaningful portrait of an American soldier. Each copy includes an exclusive, never-before-heard download of "God Bless The U.S.A." As seen on Hannity, FOX & Friends, Inside Edition, FOX Business Network, The Dave Ramsey Show and more.
Where Is Mount Everest?
As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,028 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain's ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously successful summit climbs, this is a thrilling addition to the Where Is? series!
To the Sea
As children imagine the sights, sounds, feelings, and tastes evoked in To The Sea, they can take part in one boy's adventurous day there, with its surprises and rewards. In Graham Blanchard's Learn, Absorb & Praise(TM) Collection, To The Sea is a Praise book, which wonders at the amazing miracles found in everyday life and praises the God who made them.
Adventures in Smelly Places
This new sticker activity series for kids aged 3 and up shows kids the incredible sights and diverse environments of planet earth. Keep little hands busy on long journeys with these bumper books of stickers that mix amazing facts about some of the world's smelly places with great photos and illustrations, plus a small dose of humour. Each book also includes a collectible fold-out surprise, an extra gift to make and proudly display.
Look Where We Live!
In this engaging nonfiction picture book, five young friends --- Nick, Yulee, Pedro, Sally and Martin --- spend the day traveling around their neighborhood and participating in activities designed to raise money for their local library. Along the way, they learn about the people and places that make up their community and what it means to be a part of one. A map opens the story, with each of the places the children will be visiting labeled, including the gas station, retirement home, school, police station, soccer field, community garden and, of course, the library! Then each of the following spreads features a different location, detailed in a bright, busy illustration. Illustration captions expand the locations' connections to the concept of community. For example, when they stop at a yard sale, the caption reads, "Donating means you give something to help a good cause. You can donate money, things or your time." In some cases, readers are asked to find things or people within the illustrations, which adds an interactive experience.Author and illustrator Scot Ritchie has created a rich resource for social studies lessons on places, roles and jobs within a community, and what it takes to be a responsible citizen. But there is also the potential here for even broader classroom discussions, including about the economy of a community, geography and mapping, and how the character education concepts of cooperation, responsibility and teamwork apply. The author has also included step-by-step instructions for a puzzle-making project.
First Big Book of Who
Introduce young readers to some of the world's most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring profiles of each person, along with fascinating facts about about their accomplishments and contributions. This book inspires kids about a world of possibilities and taps into their natural curiosity about fascinating role models from education advocate Malala Yousafzai to astronaut Neil Armstrong.
Japan
Three-dimensional, accordion-fold pocket guides, each tucked inside an attractive slipcase, reveal favorite sites and fascinating subjects. Want to remember a trip to Japan? Looking forward to visiting someday? This beautifully illustrated guide highlights a dozen of the country's most famous locations, including the Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Rainbow Bridge, Himeji Castle, Hiroshima Peace Memorial, and Itsukushima Shrine.
10 True Tales: Young Civil Rights Heroes
Ten true stories of real-life civil rights heroes!Sixteen-year-old protest leader Rodney Hurst can't comprehend what's unfolding in front of him: Hundreds of hate-filled men brandishing ax handles and baseball bats are attacking any black person in their path.Hundreds of black teens in another peaceful march find themselves blasted by powerful fire hoses. The students lock arms with each other and try desperately to hold their ground. But it's impossible to withstand the force of water pressure that can peel bark off a tree.These and other young African-American heroes risked their lives in the civil-rights movement. You will never forget their courageous true stories.
FBI Heroes
Ten true stories of real-life FBI heroes!Someone is mailing poisoned letters to members of the U.S. Supreme Court. A terrorist hatches a plot to plant a bomb. A Florida mother and her two young sons are ruthlessly kidnapped. Who will help? Join FBI special agents as they work together to solve the world's toughest crimes. You will never forget their incredible true stories.
Who Was Sitting Bull?
No one knew the boy they called "Jumping Badger" would grow to become a great leader. Born on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Sitting Bull, as he was later called, was tribal chief and holy man of the Lakota Sioux tribe in a time of fierce conflict with the United States. As the government seized Native American lands, Sitting Bull relied on his military cunning and strong spirituality to drive forces out of his territory and ensure a future homeland for his people.
Chicago
Take a walking tour through famous Chicago landmarks with this die-cut Accord book, featuring memorable illustrations, fun historic facts, and a colorful gatefold map of the Windy City. Designed to illuminate Chicago's skyline, every page of this stylishly illustrated book features the cut-out silhouette of a notable site. The tour begins at the steps of the Art Institute of Chicago and travels past Wrigley Field, pausing outside the Lincoln Zoo before continuing on past the Hancock Building, and ultimately ending its trek at Lake Michigan. With fun illustrations and interesting facts on every page, this book serves as a great souvenir, allowing kids and adults alike to see and experience famous landmarks of this great city.
Saga of the Sioux
This new adaptation of Dee Brown's multimillion-copy bestseller, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, is filled with photographs and maps to bring alive the tragic saga of Native Americans for middle-grade readers. Focusing on the Sioux nation as representative of the entire Native American story, this meticulously researched account allows the great chiefs and warriors to speak for themselves about what happened to the Sioux from 1860 to the Massacre of Wounded Knee in 1891. This dramatic story is essential reading for every student of U.S. history.
Lion Heart & Alessio
GET READY FOR FLIPS! It's time for another Lion Heart and Alessio adventure Jed and Mak are back--and things are about to get a little crazy again! The supercool cousins are off on another set of wild adventures as they transform once more into unlikely superheroes Lion Heart and Alessio. Though armed with special powers, they must rely on God to make wise choices as they undertake a series of tough assignments. Join them as they set out to help family members, learning about peace, patience, kindness--AND GOD'S BIG LOVE.
The Three Wise Men
Long, long ago, a very special star appeared in the night sky. It shone more brightly than all the other stars. Three wise men called Melchior, Caspar and Balthasar gazed at the star in wonder. They had never seen anything like it before. In this beautifully illustrated book for young children, the three Kings decide to journey west, following the star to a very special destination. Loek Koopmans' retelling of one part of the Christmas story is full of life and character, as well as mystery and wonder.
Brooklyn Baby
Here come the Brooklyn babies, ready to give you a tour of their neighborhood in this appealing board book!Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in Brooklyn. From Prospect Park to the Botanical Garden to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, this educational and entertaining read is an essential introduction to the fun, arts, and diversity in store for the babies of Brooklyn. A perfect book for summer reading.And the fun doesn't end here. Brooklyn Baby includes oodles of amusing activities and educational reading tips, to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!Features bonus tie-in activities in the back for every page, perfect to engage children ages 0-4Learn more about your home or favorite place to visit and recognize local landmarks, food, slang, and more on every pageGift it as a baby shower or first birthday gift, perfect for new parents or grandparents to read aloud to your little one
Texas Baby
Here come the Texas babies, ready to give you a tour of their home state in this appealing board book. Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in Texas. From rodeos to Mission Control, Austin to Dallas to San Antonio, this educational and entertaining read is an essential welcome to the Lone-Star life of the lucky babies of Texas.And the fun doesn't end here. Texas Baby includes oodles of amusing activities and educational reading tips, to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!
This Is the World
INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards -- 2014 Finalist A compilation of abridged versions of M. Sasek's most popular children's travel books. From London to Hong Kong, Sydney to San Francisco, readers will delight in this charming journey through the world's great cities. With deft strokes of his paintbrush and a witty voice to match, master illustrator and storyteller M. Sasek captured the essence of the world's major capitals and brought them to life for an entire generation of young readers. Now, more than fifty years later, those same readers are passing these stories down to their children and their children's children, and Sasek's This is series has officially reached iconic status. Collected here for the first time in one affordable volume are some of Sasek's most beloved adventures. From Notre Dame in Paris to a trolley car in the hills of San Francisco, with stops for sausages in Munich and a yacht race in Sydney, this book takes children and adults alike on a whirlwind trip to some of the world's greatest destinations. An inspirational travelogue that introduces readers to the art, architecture, music, food, and traditions of multiple cities and countries, This is the World is the perfect book for international commuters and would-be travelers of all ages. This anthology includes excerpts from: This is New York, This is Paris, This is Greece, This is London, This is Australia, This is Texas, This is Munich, This is Rome, This is Britain, This is Hong Kong, This is Israel, This is San Francisco, This is Edinburgh, This is Venice, This is Washington D.C., and This is Ireland.
Polar Bear, Arctic Hare
The Arctic may be a cold and unforgiving place, but it teems with wildlife, from the humble orange-golden bumblebee to the majestic beluga whale. Eileen Spinelli's poems, spanning the four seasons, beautifully capture the splendor of these creatures, in the wild, icy landscape of the frozen North.
Pop-Up New York
Start spreading the news! A 3D journey explores the Big Apple's most exciting sites in this inviting novelty book. Welcome to New York City! Open this engrossing, large-format book and set off on a tour that wends its way from the Statue of Liberty to Yankee Stadium, with many must-see stops along the way. Visit the new World Trade Center and the Empire State Building, feel the urban bustle of Times Square and Grand Central Station, and check out the greenery of the High Line and the Botanical Garden. Filled with fun facts, flaps, and amazing pop-ups, this interactive tour offers plenty of reasons to love New York.
Escape from Tibet
Two brothers face cruelty, hardship, and hope, on the ultimate journey in search of freedom. Eleven-year-old Tenzin hasn't seen his older brother, Pasang, in five years, so he is thrilled when Pasang unexpectedly returns to their Tibetan village late one night. Now eighteen, Pasang is an educated monk whose return from India provokes the suspicious and ever-watchful eyes of the Chinese authorities. Unbeknownst to Tenzin, Pasang has conspired with their mother to leave again--taking his younger brother with him, this time, in search of a better life. Based on the true story of the brothers' journey in the mid-1990s first made into an acclaimed documentary by Nick Gray, Escape from Tibet is a riveting tale of courage, adventure, and triumph. A foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and an introduction provide historical context. Black and white photographs of Nick Gray's travels through Tibet vividly evoke the boys' homeland, and a timeline, glossary, and maps further contextualize the Tibetans' controversial and ongoing struggle with China.
