Lauren the Cow focuses on a concept that many young readers struggle with—the idea that success requires patience and sometimes involves failure first.
Browsing: Books by Subject
Kathleen Burkinshaw talks about her novel The Last Cherry Blossom—a United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs Resource for Teachers and Students.
Jerry Craft’s graphic novels, New Kid and Class Act, are fantastic for classroom discussion—but, more importantly, they are utterly enjoyable reads.
A joyful and inspiring collection, the Little People, BIG DREAMS series featuring Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Prince, and Stevie Wonder is fantastic.
The Little Laugh and Learn series from Free Spirit Publishing offers a fun and accessible way for kids to learn coping skills.
The Ramona books are favorites for us because of their focus on sisterhood. If you love them too and want to know what to read next, we have recommendations!
Ghosts of Autumn, by Amy Gorder, is a fun and edifying ghost story—readers in the Sacramento area will find it especially compelling.
Dinosaurs Before Dark: The Magic Treehouse Graphic Novel is an excellent new start to what promises to be a popular series.
The Song for Everyone, by Lucy Morris, brings the joy of music in our hearts to life. A perfect book for bedtime and music lovers!
In The Museum of Lost Teeth, Friedland and Jose have provided a punny and engaging book for kids and the grown-ups who read to them.