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Under the shifting phases of the moon, Santiago and Great Bear become friends. In the city, Santiago was used to crowds of people and glowing lights. But when his family moves to the quiet countryside, with its vast, starry sky, he feels small and alone. Santiago makes a wish on the only constellation he knows. To his amazement, Great Bear falls from the sky to keep him company. But when the new moon arrives, Santiago must help his new friend return to the stars. Though saying goodbye is hard, Santiago discovers that every ending makes room for a new beginning—and maybe even a new friend close to home. Blending lyrical storytelling with astronomy and themes of hope, friendship, and confidence Santiago and Great Bear sparks children’s creativity and offers comfort and inspiration to children navigating big changes. With additional information on constellations and phases of the moon at the back, the book engages children’s curiosity about the moon and stars and also fits well with STEM units focused on the night sky. Santiago and Great Bear:Tells a sweet and inspiring story of a boy who befriends Ursa MajorPortrays accurate constellations and moon phasesOffers comfort and hope to children moving to new placesExplores themes of friendship, kindness, and responsibilityPoetic, tender, and filled with wonder, Santiago and Great Bear invites children to look up at the night sky—and to being open to new opportunities in every change.

A child with Tourette syndrome shares her joys, struggles, and self-confidenceIn Tic-errific Me, a young girl explains what it’s like to live with Tourette’s. Her verbal and motor tics come and go, and she never knows which tics will join her in her activities. Over time, she has learned that playing and relaxing help her tic less, and there are other things that make her tic more. Sometimes she needs the help of her parents, doctors, and therapist to relax her body. And she always remembers that the tics are one part of what makes her a terrific kid. Offers an honest portrayal of life with Tourette’s, including motor and verbal tics and their effect on lifeCelebrates disability joy and offers an empowering self-representation for disabled kidsHelps children develop empathy and understanding with first-person storytelling from a child’s perspectiveCenters disabled voices by drawing on the author’s experience with Tourette syndromeThe Disability Books for Kids series explores visible and invisible disability in the first person, as seen through the eyes of children and written from firsthand experience. The series builds allyship, challenges ableism, and celebrates difference, empowering and educating all readers. Each book includes an author’s note to the reader.

Nurture Positive Behaviors with the Best Behavior® Bilingual SeriesThe toddler years are full of growth, smiles, and sweetness – but also hitting, kicking, tantrums, yelling, and nose-picking. This six-book bilingual board book set is thoughtfully crafted for children aged 1–4, helping them navigate their actions and emotions with simple words in English and Spanish, lively full-color illustrations, and positive messages. Perfect for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators, every book includes helpful tips and ideas in the back to make learning about good behavior fun and engaging in both languages. Books included in the bilingual boxed set:Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar: It's never too early to learn about the many good things hands can do. With simple bilingual text and charming illustrations, children are invited to use their hands for fun and caring actions—and to understand that hitting is never okay. Feet Are Not for Kicking / Los pies no son para patear: Help your little ones understand that feet are meant for fun activities like walking, running, and kicking balls or leaves—not people. Presented in English and Spanish, this book helps children learn to use their feet for fun, not to hurt others. Noses Are Not for Picking / La nariz no es para hurgar: A gentle, humorous bilingual guide to help toddlers break the nose-picking habit and develop healthier hygiene practices. Kids learn the importance of using tissues and washing hands in a fun and memorable way. Voices Are Not for Yelling / La voz no es para gritar: Toddlers are still learning to express their feelings. This bilingual edition teaches why it's better to use an "indoor voice" and how to calm down and ask for help so they can get what they need. Waiting Is Not Forever / La espera no dura para siempre: Toddlers can learn patience with simple bilingual strategies to make waiting easier. This book offers creative ideas to keep little ones engaged while they wait, promoting self-control and delayed gratification. Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar: Children are known for speaking their minds. With bilingual guidance, this book helps them choose kind words and say two very important words—“I’m sorry”—when hurtful words slip out. The Best Behavior® Bilingual Series is an invaluable addition to any child’s library, helping to foster a lifetime of positive behavior, emotional growth, and early bilingual learning.

Nurture Curiosity and Celebrate Everyday Wonder with the Curious Me!® Board Book Collection!Bring joy, learning, and wonder to your child’s early reading experience with this charming, boxed set of six Curious Me!® board books. Thoughtfully designed for babies and toddlers ages 0 to 4, each book features lyrical text, rich vocabulary, and vibrant illustrations that introduce important early concepts in an engaging way. Ideal for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators, each title includes helpful tips and ideas to extend learning beyond storytime. This Boxed Set Includes:Curious Me!® Letters – Discover the alphabet through lyrical scenes and playful words that connect letters to everyday experiences. Curious Me!® Numbers – Count from 1 to 10 in colorful, engaging illustrations that build number awareness and observation. Curious Me!® Colors – Explore vibrant hues in nature and everyday life, from red raspberries to green trees and blue skies. Curious Me!® Feelings – Identify and name a range of emotions through relatable, heartwarming situations. Curious Me!® Animals – Meet wild and wonderful creatures in their habitats—from the farmyard to the rainforest!Curious Me!® Families – Celebrate love and togetherness in all kinds of families, beautifully depicted through inclusive illustrations. Why Parents and Educators Love the Curious Me!® Series:These books are a trusted resource for introducing young children to early concepts in language, math, emotions, and social development. With their poetic language, vibrant illustrations, and thoughtful storytelling, they make learning feel joyful and meaningful—for both children and the adults who read with them. Features:Inclusive Representation: Shows diverse children, families, and environments that reflect the world around us. Parent and Caregiver Tips: Each book includes helpful tips and ideas to extend learning beyond the book. Developmentally Aligned: Meets Head Start’s guidelines for culturally responsive children’s books.

A big-city tale about how friendship builds confidence—and the unexpected joys that come from trying new things. Arlo All Over Again is the sweet and touching story of two boys who become fast friends over the course of two snowy days. Arlo All Over AgainPortrays a surprising, beautiful friendship between two boys in New York CityEmphasizes themes of optimism, risk taking, trying new things, bravery, and friendshipIncludes a note from the author and suggestions to expand on the story’s themes and ideasThis book shows how friendships can help us grow, and it explores the serendipitous ways that city life brings people together.

A child’s relatable reflections on what it’s like to live with asthma In My Life as an Asthmanaut, a young boy explains what it’s like to live with asthma. When an asthma attack occurs, Jacob feels like an astronaut floating off to outer space— with an empty air tank. Sometimes outer space is lonely—Jacob can’t always join his family and friends when they exercise or play outside during allergy season. But he has tools to manage his asthma. He stays calm as he reaches for his inhaler to refill his air tank. He counts to 10 and comes back down to earth, where he can breathe easily, surrounded by people who love him. And when Jacob sees someone else who’s low on air, he helps them find solid ground too. Key FeaturesOffers an honest portrayal from an author who lives with asthma, describing what it’s like to experience asthma attacks and how kids manage itCelebrates disability joy and offers an empowering self-representation for disabled kidsHelps children develop empathy and understanding with first-person storytelling from a child’s perspectiveCenters disabled voices by drawing on the author’s experience with asthma The Disability Books for Kids Series series explores visible and invisible disability in the first person, as seen through the eyes of children and written from lived experience. The series builds allyship, challenges ableism, and celebrates difference, empowering and educating all readers. Each book includes an author’s note to the reader.

A Realistic and Accessible Portrayal of a Child Living with EpilepsyIn I Spark Like Lightning, Jen explains what it’s like to live with epilepsy. Most of the time, her brain is full of electricity that sends signals to tell her body what to do. But sometimes, the signals get mixed up, like a lightning storm, and she has seizures. They can happen any time—at home, during ballet class, even at the beach. It’s hard sometimes, but there are a lot of people who love her and help keep her safe. With the help of her family, friends, and her service dog, Hamilton, Jen manages her epilepsy and appreciates the lightning as part of who she is. Offers an honest portrayal of life with epilepsy, what it’s like to experience seizures, and how kids manage itCelebrates disability joy and offers an empowering self-representation for disabled kidsHelps children develop empathy and understanding with first-person storytelling from a child’s perspectiveCenters disabled voices by drawing on the author’s experience with epilepsyThe Disability Books for Kids series explores visible and invisible disability in the first person, as seen through the eyes of children and written from lived experience. The series builds allyship, challenges ableism, and celebrates difference, empowering and educating all readers. Each book includes an author’s note to the reader.

Three autistic kids reflect on the strengths and struggles of living with autismIn Uncommonly Curious, Eternally Autistic, Elijah, Izzy, and Rio explain what it’s like to live with autism. They share their special interests, show what helps when they feel overstimulated, and describe how they communicate. For now, they sometimes have to mask their autistic traits to fit in and be safe, but they believe in a future where the world will make space for them, just as they are. Together, the three children learn, play, and celebrate the many ways they are autistically amazing. Written by an autistic author, drawing on her own experienceDepicts three autistic kids who explain special interests, stimming, masking, and other autistic experiencesCelebrates autism joy and offers an empowering self-representation for autistic kidsHelps children develop empathy and understanding with first-person storytelling from a child’s perspective The Disability Books for Kids series explores visible and invisible disability in the first person, as seen through the eyes of children and written from lived experience. The series builds allyship, challenges ableism, and celebrates difference, empowering and educating all readers. Each book includes an author’s note to the reader.

A blind child shares her joys, struggles, and self-confidence. In More Than What Eyes See, Maya explains what it’s like to be blind. Sometimes she feels left out when she can’t do all the things sighted kids can do. But then she remembers her many great qualities and abilities. She’s curious, brave, confident, and creative. She reads Braille, plays sports with her friends, and enjoys painting and writing. With the help of her cane, Maya confidently navigates the world without sight—even if she occasionally wishes her eyes could see. Maya loves being who she is. Highlights:Written by an author who has been blind since birth, drawing on her own childhood experience. Offers an honest portrayal of life as a blind child, including assistive technology, mobility aids, and accessible activities. Celebrates disability joy and offers an empowering self-representation for disabled kids. Helps children develop empathy and understanding with first-person storytelling from a child’s perspective. Centers disabled voices by drawing on the author’s experience with blindness. The Disability Books for Kids series explores visible and invisible disability in the first person, as seen through the eyes of children and written from lived experience. The series builds allyship, challenges ableism, and celebrates difference, empowering and educating all readers. Each book includes an author’s note to the reader.

Celebrate We Gullah Geechee invites the reader along on a dynamic exploration of Gullah culture. With rhythm and repetition to engage children, five narrators take turns highlighting what they notice in their world, each focusing on one of the five senses. We are there with them: A girl sees a “haint blue door at Grandma’s house / Rocking chairs waiting on the porch.” On special days, we hear the marching band play—ba-da-dum-bum. Our hands explore the prickly bark of Palmetto tree trunks. Through these sensory experiences, readers will honor and learn about the culture and traditions of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. With love that shines through every line, Celebrate We Gullah Geechee:Uplifts Gullah Geechee history and contemporary cultureSpotlights the importance of family, community, and placeEngages children with rhythmic writing and lots of onomatopoeiaIncludes a section for adults with additional background information Written by award-winning poet Yvette R. Murray, this book invites children to explore their own worlds— whether near or far from the Gullah Geechee Heritage Corridor—through sense and celebration.

Notice and Affirm All the Ways Toddlers Are Growing and Developing as They Play Independently, Side-by-Side, and TogetherDressing-up, dancing, painting, splashing. In I See You Play, a caregiver notices and celebrates how toddlers do the important work of exploring their world through play. This book engages little ones with rhyming text and bouncy rhythm, while guiding adults in how to validate and encourage children?s play.I See You SeriesChildren thrive when adults see them and love them for who they are right now. These fun-to-read books provide ways of noticing and affirming how toddlers are growing physically, emotionally, and socially. Each book features a single toddler (or, in this case, a set of twins!) and takes place over the course of a few hours in a toddler''s daily routine. These simple and tender books cover themes of emotions, resilience, kindness, curiosity, physical growth, and self-expression.

Engage high school students who are new to the United Stateswith this nonfiction social studies book! It supports students in grades 9?12 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.All About the U.S. GovernmentSupports newcomers with short, focused text and vibrant, language-supporting photographsCovers U.S. government practices and symbols, such as voting, the Supreme Court, and the American flagBoosts English vocabulary while exposing students to social studies contentImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know much about that country?s government? Chances are you might not! With short, focused texts and photographs, this book helps students learn English vocabulary and grasp social studies concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!

Engage middle school students who are new to the United Stateswith this nonfiction science book! It supports students in grades 6?8 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.What Is Science?Supports newcomers with short, focused text and beautiful, language-supporting photographsCovers important topics such as scientific processes, common science classroom equipment, and the basics of life science, physical science, and earth and space scienceBoosts English vocabulary while exposing students to science contentImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect in science class? Chances are you might not! With short texts and photographs, this book helps students learn English vocabulary and grasp science concepts more easily. Empower students to become confident learners with this exciting book!

Help students who are new to the United States get ready to start middle school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! It supports students in grades 6?8 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.School in the USAOutlines the important parts of the school day including arrival, lunchtime, school events, and the different school subjectsCovers places to know to help newcomers confidently navigate within and around the schoolIncludes pictures and short captions to help students visualize the school day while developing English vocabularyEngages students with vibrant photographsImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. Families and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.

Help students who are new to the United States get ready to start school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! It supports students in grades PK?1 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.Welcome to School!Outlines the important parts of the school day including arrival, morning meeting, lunchtime, recess, and the different school subjectsCovers greetings and important rules to know so newcomers can quickly adapt to a different learning environmentIncludes pictures and short captions to help students visualize the school day while building English vocabularyEngages students with colorful pages and vibrant photographsImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. Families and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.

Help students who are new to the United States get ready to start high school with this nonfiction book that walks them through a typical American school day! It supports students in grades 9?12 as they build English vocabulary and adjust to school in the U.S.An American School DayOutlines the important parts of the school day including arrival, lunchtime, class changes, and the different school subjectsCovers places to know to help newcomers confidently navigate within and around the schoolIncludes pictures and short captions to help students visualize the school day while strengthening English vocabularyEngages students with vibrant photographsImagine you just moved to a new country and have never attended school there. Would you know what to expect? Would you know how to greet others? Chances are you might not! This nonfiction book helps newcomers gain confidence before they head to school. Families and students will see grade-appropriate examples of what students can expect to encounter on a regular day at school with this useful book.