Year: 2011

Kusikiy: A Child from Taquile, Peru is a story that draws us into the kaleidoscopic and mysterious world of a Peruvian child. Children identify with Kusikiy’s love for family, with his concerns for the effects of climate change and his desire to help his town.

Based on his beloved holiday song “The Happy Elf,” Grammy Award-winner Harry Connick, Jr. presents The Happy Elf picture book, a new holiday classic for the entire family, with vibrant illustrations from Dan Andreasen and including a CD of the song “The Happy Elf.”

Based in Portland, Oregon, The Adventurous Book of Adventure is a story that could happen to any group of brave kids, maybe! The story is told from the kids’ point of view, as a walk in the park turns into the adventure of a lifetime.

Whether you prefer animals as loveable yet zany characters who talk or as a species that live in the natural world, these entertaining books teach children about both fantasy and science.