Fiction

Beautifully illustrated by Roger Mello with sophisticated, highly textural paper cut-outs, Charcoal Boys follows a young boy working in Brazil's charcoal industry. The boy's strength and resilience shine through the darkness in this moving condemnation of child labour.

Seraphin, dreaming of gardens full of birdsongs, sunny avenues, and flowers, works as a ticket seller in a metro station underground. One day, after being scolded by the stationmaster for trying to save a butterfly that had flown into the station by accident, he learns that he has inherited an old, dilapidated house. Overjoyed by the possibilities, he and his friend Plume set about building the ho

I Wish pairs writing with a gallery of portraits inspired by old-fashioned photographs - faces staring out at us with the serious, veiled expressions of a bygone time. Scattered among the paintings are young children, men and women, and babies, speaking through Toon Tellegen's yearning language. Like dozens of confessions poured from the page, the writing presents a glittering kaleidoscope of wish

In a faraway land live a bright, industrious people called the Gothamites. They are known for being model citizens, so much so that other communities constantly call upon them for advice, leaving the Gothamites with no time for themselves. Fed up, they hit on a solution: they'll become the most foolish people around: after all, no one wants foolish advice. Chaos ensues, brilliantly captured by Eno

A mother, welcoming her tiny son into the world, tells him the story of their lives, whispering to him as she swings him gently around. With each successive page, he grows while she shrinks, until she is being held by the man he has become. Albertine's weightless strokes and billowing bodies recall the flitting procession of a flipbook or an ephermeral notebook sketch.

When Juan and his fellow ants gather around for storytime, he hypnotizes all with tales of his grandfather's many exploits - including his escape from an eagle's talons and the time he leapt from a tree with just a leaf for a parachute. When he's through telling these tales, Juan loves to cozy up for a nice long nap. He's such a serious napper that he takes up to ten siestas every day! Though well

A young girl with a physical handicap gazes up at a mobile of spinning horses from her little pink bed in her room filled with leafy plants. As she watches them prance about, the tufted snout of a real live horse peeks through her bedroom door. Soon enough, our bright protagonist is off and cantering on an adventure with seven majestic horses. A story about dreaming and about caring for others, In

Each story told in Sleepy Stories drifts deeper into a beguiling dream world, telling of an elastic gentleman who stretches his body across town to effortlessly slip into bed, or of another sleepy young man who curls inside an upside-down umbrella to take a snooze. In Diego Bianki's magical universe, the waking world is made small (a French press and a red top hat shrink before our eyes), while th

Claude Ponti´s nimble wordplay and punning, combined with his phantasmagorical and joyful illustrations, create an endearing gem of a book, bound to be a bedtime story favorite. From one of the world´s most beloved children´s book authors comes a story of a high-spirited flock of friends building an unusual birthday cake. A rabble of soft, golden “chicklets” are awoken one morning to a startlin

An intricate and exquisite tale of how bedtime fears can be transformed into wondrous dreams and magical adventures, by Hans Christian Andersen award–winning Roger Mello As João tucks under a lovingly woven quilt, he asks himself: So it´s just me now? He curls up, getting cozy in bed, and soon the world of his dreams unspools on the page. The blanket in his bed unravels into deep ri

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 KIDS´ INDIE NEXT LIST SELECTION A racing dog named Rosie escapes the track and bounds towards freedom in this panoramic heartwarming tale. For young readers who love people-watching, sniffing wild plants, racing in the wind, and other small joys of life. Rosie dreams of forests, meadows, hares, and freedom. Trapped at the racetrack, she sprints in endless circles –

"Will have readers tumbling through the pages . . . Deeply immersive, full of both heft and humor." —Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series * "One of those special books that only comes around every so often . . . An absolute revelation." —SLJ (starred review) For fans of Nevermoor and Howl's Moving Castle comes an epic fantasy

From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child. In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might beco

INCLUDED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES LIST OF BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF 2023 The two newest moles in the forest learn to dig themselves out of their comfort zones and experience the boundless, unpredictable world around them—a Social Emotional Learning adventure Twin moles, Purr and Craw, are born on the first day of spring. The newest members of their woodland world, they´re curious about everyt

An Instant New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller! A William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist   An Asian Pacific American Librarians Association Honor Book Two friends. One fake dating scheme. What could possibly go wrong? Frank Li has two names. There's Frank Li, his American name. Then there's Sung-Min Li, his Korean name. No one uses his Korean name, not even his parents

The beloved characters from Swimmy and more of Leo Lionni's perennially bestselling books make playing Go Fish a brand-new adventure for parents and kids alike. Do you have any Fredericks? Any Swimmys? Any chameleons or crocodiles or extraordinary eggs? This deck of 52 oversized, kid-friendly cards features Leo Lionni's colorful characters, beginning with Swimmy the fish! Two extra cards show th

The beloved characters from the bestselling Uni the Unicorn books make playing Crazy Eights, Snap, and Concentration a brand-new adventure for kids and parents alike. This bright deck of 52 oversized, kid-friendly cards features sparkling illustrations of Uni, dreamy stars and rainbows, charming woodland creatures, colorful flowers, and, best of all, friendship. Two extra cards show rules for thr

Unlock your imagination with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! This officially licensed deck of 52 cards is packed with fun-filled creative activities, featuring art from beloved author Eric Carle. Spark creativity in your preschooler with fun activities that exercise their imagination. Each of the fifty-two cards in this deck features artwork from Eric Carle's beloved books, including The Very Hungry

This official set of twelve illustrated notecards features friendly characters and iconic images from Eric Carle´s beloved bestseller The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Use this set of vibrant illustrated notecards featuring art from The Very Hungry Caterpillar to express your love and gratitude. Each of the twelve 4 x 6-inch notecards in this box features a memorable moment from the bestselling childr

Roger's eccentric, junk-collecting friend Kenneth takes him on an awesome undersea ride in a homemade submarine. Their visit to a subaqueous cavern turns up a wonderful surprise: a cache of supervaluable baseball cards!