The spunky, strong-willed, eight-year-old Betsy plans to be the best shepherd in history. As you follow Betsy through this TL book on her adventure, the story begins to seem very familiar...until, Betsy learns that Zimmo (the wolf) wasn‘t after the sheep at all. Really, he just wanted some pie! Come to find out, he was even a great shepherd. By the end, Betsy and Zimmo become friends and herd together.

Originally published in French, the translated version of this RF book touches on the range of emotions that we have in our hearts. The colorful die-cut hearts that are seen on each page make it appealing and excites children to see what is coming on the next page. Though this award winner (New Zealand Book Award for Children and Young Adults, New York Times Bestseller) is meant for young readers, it would benefit all ages.

Self-proclaimed “word nerd“, Brian P. Cleary, has created yet another book with fun illustrations and educational content - this time, focusing on pronouns. This NF, P award-winning (CBC Children's Choice & Book-of-the-Month Children's Club Selection) book helps new writers understand when to use pronouns, the different kinds, and why we use them.

This book is just what we need right now! This RF book is one that individuals of all ages should read to be reminded of the importance of kindness. Expressing the impact of paying it forward, it is written in a simple format, perfect for young readers in an IR format.

From being told to be something that she is wasn't, to changing the world, Katie Casey was a symbol of what 1940‘s baseball is all about. This HF award-winning (ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection) book follows the baseball crazed Katie through the time before and during WWII and how she changed minds. Finally, no one would ask “what good baseball was to a girl”, because “they were all too busy talking about how good girls were for baseball.”

Dionne Warwick‘s grandfather used to say that if you can think it, you can do it. Something that stayed with Ms. Warwick throughout her life and career. The five-time Grammy award-winning artist and her team share that, presenting a B story of how she was able to find her talent, build a dream, and follow it. This inspiring tale reminds children that everyone has a special talent and that it is up to us to “find it, perfect it, and enjoy it.”

After being annoyed and hesitant about his assignment to write to his new pen pal, Clunk from planet Quazar, a young boy decides that he will send Clunk an array of different undesirable items – including his big sister! After an exchange of gross gifts, Clunk returned the boy‘s sister with a note that says, “I did not like your sister”. From there, a friendship was formed as they bonded over the dislike of his sister.

This MF, award-winning (CCBC Choice, ALA/ALSC Notable Children‘s Book, Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor Book) work is perfect for those getting ready to go to their first day of school. Lena and her clothes are so excited, that is, except for her shoes. Her shoes were nervous and didn‘t want to try something new. That was until a friend (headband) reminded the shoes of all the times they were scared and decided to be brave.

This NF book by multi-award-winning author and illustrator and nationally syndicated cartoonist, Drew Sheneman, is informative and engaging. Based on the works of thousands of scientists and reviewed by Dr. Luis M. Chiappe, Gretchen Augustyn Director at the Dinosaur Institute of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, this visually appealing work brings life to dinosaurs from millions of years ago to those that we encounter daily.

This multi-award-winning (ALSC/ALA Notable Children‘s Book, E.B. White Read-Aloud Award, NY Times Best Seller, Et Al.) book speaks to the impact that two little words can have – Leave and Stay. Who would have guessed that Red, the wisest of the wish trees, and his troop of animal friends, would be the ones that would bring about change? Told from the perspective of Red, this turns into a tear-jerker. Have a tissue handy!

Zuri was on a quest for the “perfect” hairstyle, and in mom‘s absence recruits her dad for a bit of help. After several failed attempts, they found some resources and worked together to achieve the “perfect” look for her mother‘s return home. This RF book will melt your heart when you witness the father-daughter relationship.

Who would have guessed? Dragons Love Parties…. Dragons Love Tacos…Dragons Hate Spicy Salsa! Unfortunately, an oversight resulted in spicy salsa being given to the dragons and the building being burnt down! Young ones will love the silly nature and cute drawings of the dragons.

Cannot wait to create a lesson around this twist on a classic! Alexander T. Wolf decides it is time to share his side of the story in this award-winning (ALA Notable Book, Young Readers Choice Award, School Library Journals Top 100 Picture Books, New York Times Best Seller) book. It seems that all of his bad behavior identified in the story of the Three Little Pigs was a big misunderstanding and call all be logically explained. He was framed!

This P, award-winning (Newberry Honor, Caldecott Honor, Coretta Scott King Author & Illustrator Honor, Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, and MANY MORE) book has so many messages to share. From the importance of self-confidence, to how your mindset can influence everything, to cultural awareness, to appreciation, this book speaks to a young boy's experience in a barbershop taking him from a blank canvas to pure royalty.

This beautifully illustrated book grabs your attention with its pop-off-the-page graphics, to its heartwarming message. The rainbow fish goes along meeting different fish wanting one of her beautiful scales. However, she just couldn‘t do it, as she thought that was what made her happy. After meeting a wise octopus, she decided to give them away and found true friendships…and happiness.

Ben-Barak, who holds multiple degrees in medical science and microbiology, teamed up with illustrator Julian Frost to bring life to a subject that may be hard for young children to understand. This NF, award-winning (Eve Pownall Information Book Award & CBCA Book of the Year) book encourages students to go on an interactive adventure with Min the microbe, discovering new friends and learning through real-l microscopic images along the way.

This spunky hanky-panky cranky stinky-dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey is sure to grab their attention! The repetition throughout this MF book will help students become more familiar with the words, and would be great presented as a CR.

This award-winning (Irma Black Award, E.B. White Read-Aloud Award, SC Picture Book Award, GA Children‘s Book Award) MF picture book brings colorful illustrations and a meaningful lesson to life. Penelope the T-Rex just couldn‘t resist eating her delicious classmates, that is, until one day, when the class goldfish tried to eat Penelope. Drive home the important lesson of treating others how you want to be treated.

“I know some Big Words. I‘ll teach them to you. Although you are small, you can use Big Words too.” The New York Times best-selling team of Curtis and Cornell have brought us an RF, eye-catching, picture book that celebrates words; teaching kids that they shouldn‘t be afraid of big words. The illustrations perfectly align with the vocabulary to help emerging readers comprehend what is going on while portraying events that students can relate to.

In this classic RF story, a young boy has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. If it could go wrong, it did! He believes that the solution to all of his problems is to move to Australia. A great award-winning (ALA Notable Children's Book, Reading Rainbow Book, Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award, Indie's Choice Book Award)book that children, as well as adults, can relate to.

I was initially drawn to the colorful illustrations. Once I read through, I was pleasantly surprised at the celebration of words and the way in which it went about introducing new words to young readers. The content speaks to experiences that many of us can relate to. And at the end, reminding us of the biggest word of all - LOVE.