Step back to an English village in 1255, where life plays out in dramatic vignettes illuminating twenty-two unforgettable characters. Winner of the Newbery Medal. Maidens, monks, and millers’ sons — in these pages, readers will meet them all. There’s...
Be smitten by the sword! An extraordinary young artist brings the history of this noble weapon — and its skillful masters — into stunningly sharp relief. Brave men and women have taken up the sword since ages of old, and a fascination with this...
"Students who are wild about penguins and classrooms doing units on them will find THE EMPEROR'S EGG an action-packed read." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Can you imagine spending the winter outdoors in Antarctica without anything at all to eat? That’s just...
Why do people collect things? This ode to museums mighty and minuscule will draw curious viewers of all ages — and is worthy of collection itself. What is a museum? Why would anyone amass shells, words, clocks, teeth, trains, dinosaurs, mummies . . ....
The astonishing story of a cub reporter who was there on the day that the President died. On November 22, 1963, the phone rang in the Dallas U.P.I. office. Wilborn Hampton, a cub reporter, answered and heard these words: "Three shots fired!" It was the...
Grab a partner (or many more) and read these playful poems for multiple voices aloud — evoking all the high spirits and hijinks of a day at school. Out on the playground, kids are skipping rope and making trades. In the library, they’re whispering, fi...
Winner of the Robert F. Sibert Medal They had the right stuff. They defied the prejudices of the time. And they blazed a trail for generations of women to follow. What does it take to be an astronaut? Excellence at flying, courage, intelligence,...
A wide-eyed boy and his dad explore the Big Apple’s busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city. New York City — the perfect place for a boy and his dad to spend the day! Follow them on their walk around...
How many cool things can YOU do? The answer will amaze you — and the secrets are all in this witty and nearly wordless book. (Ages 10-14) Are you the crafty type? Try drawing some manga or customizing your sneakers. Got a soft spot for science? Dazzle...
By overwhelming popular demand, Stoo Hample’s 1961 classic now features a reissue of the recording that inspired a generation of gigglers. (Ages 4 and up) "I am silly, You are silly, All of us are silly, Willy." And everything in THE SILLY BOOK and THE...
Ready to relive some of the most daring voyages of all time? Unfold these spectacular cross sections and explore fourteen historic journeys. (Ages 8-13) Open this dynamic book and discover how the greatest explorers in history — from Marco Polo to Neil...
This gorgeously illustrated volume of poetry — sprinkled with facts and fun things to do — sows an early love for nature in all its beauty and wonder. The buzz of bees in summertime. The tracks of a bird in the winter snow. This beautiful book captures...
“An exceptionally well-researched, lovingly crafted, and important tribute to unsung American heroes.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) World War II is raging, and thousands of American soldiers are fighting overseas against the injustices brought on...
The definitive book about puberty and sexual health for today’s kids and teens, now fully updated for its twentieth anniversary. For two decades, this universally acclaimed book on sexuality has been the most trusted and accessible resource for kids,...
A new edition with 15 novelty scenes! Bedtime balkers will laugh at Lola's antics, while grown-ups offer a silent cheer for her savvy brother. Night owl Lola likes to stay up coloring and scribbling and wriggling and bouncing and chattering. Lola never...
"Handsome pencil, ink, and watercolor illustrations on nearly every spread evoke the vastness and unfathomable mystery of the sea, varying from black and white to full color." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL A tragic tale of obsession and revenge set against...
"Perfect for reading aloud, this counting book has lots of sound effects that children will love to replicate. . . . Great fun." — BOOKLIST One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on...
Exuberant rhythms and vibrant illustrations in a one-of-a-kind counting book! One duck is stuck in the muck. Can two fish, tails going swish, help? What about three moose, munching on spruce? Will four crickets, chirping in the thickets, be able to...
Candlewick has selected NINE DUCKS NINE to be a BIG Book because it exemplifies the qualities — rhythmic texts, repetitive words, dynamic illustrations, and engaging story lines — that make large-format books so useful in helping children to read and...
A spy reveals startling secrets and carries out a breathless mission in an astonishing guide that takes the 'Ologies to a new level. The year is 1958, and British spy Spencer Blake, aka "Agent K," is on an undercover mission to expose a deadly criminal...
