The Infinite Library

The Complete Catalog

404 curated titles across eight collections — each with a full teacher's guide, discussion questions, and a classroom activity.

404 books
Cover of The Brainstormerz: Money Talks
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Great ideas come from collaboration — and the best solutions consider more than just the bottom line.

GN BRAINSTORMERZ
Graphic Novel·3-7·Self-Expression

The Brainstormerz: Money Talks

Kwame Alexander

Cover of All Are Welcome
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

Every child brings unique gifts to the classroom, and our diversity makes our school community stronger.

P ALL WELCOME
Picture Book·PreK-2·Acceptance & Belonging

All Are Welcome

Alexandra Penfold

Cover of All Are Neighbors
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

We build strong communities by helping our neighbors and taking care of the places we share.

P ALL WELCOME
Picture Book·PreK-2·Acceptance & Belonging

All Are Neighbors

Alexandra Penfold

Cover of Big Feelings
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

All feelings are okay, and we can use healthy strategies to navigate them when they feel too big.

P ALL WELCOME
Picture Book·PreK-2·Acceptance & Belonging

Big Feelings

Alexandra Penfold

Cover of Welcome to Our Classroom!
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

Our classroom is a shared space where we follow kind rules to ensure everyone learns and grows safely.

P ALL WELCOME
Picture Book·PreK-2·Acceptance & Belonging

Welcome to Our Classroom!

Alexandra Penfold

Cover of Rebellion 1776
5-8

Teacher's Guide

Revolution begins with ordinary people who dare to question the world around them.

M ANDERSON
Middle Grade·5-8·Revolution & Identity

Rebellion 1776

Laurie Halse Anderson

Cover of Mogie: The Heart of the House
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes the best medicine is a friend, and service comes in many forms — including four paws.

R APPELT
Real Story·K-3·Service & Compassion

Mogie: The Heart of the House

Kathi Appelt

Cover of One Word from Sophia
K-3

Teacher's Guide

The right word, chosen with care and heart, can be more persuasive than a hundred big ones.

P AVERBECK
Picture Book·K-3·Persuasion & Family

One Word from Sophia

Jim Averbeck

Cover of The Loud Librarian
K-2

Teacher's Guide

There's a time and place for everything — even being loud — and learning to match your volume to the setting is a life skill.

P BEATRICE
Picture Book·K-2·Self-Acceptance

The Loud Librarian

Jenna Beatrice, illustrated by Erika Lynne Jones

Cover of Stalactite & Stalagmite
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Even the slowest, smallest changes matter — patience and time can bring things together in unexpected ways.

P BECKMEYER
Picture Book·K-3·Patience & Connection

Stalactite & Stalagmite

Drew Beckmeyer

Cover of The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
K-3

Teacher's Guide

A simple idea — making color affordable for every child — can change the world.

R BIEBOW
Real Story·K-3·Innovation & Perseverance

The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons

Natascha Biebow

Cover of If I Was a Horse
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Imagination lets us explore who we could be — and helps us discover who we already are.

P BLACKALL
Picture Book·K-3·Imagination & Self-Expression

If I Was a Horse

Sophie Blackall

Cover of If We Were Dogs
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

The best friendships are full of imagination, celebration, and joy.

P BLACKALL
Picture Book·PreK-2·Love & Companionship

If We Were Dogs

Sophie Blackall

Cover of Something's Wrong!
K-3

Teacher's Guide

It's okay to make mistakes — a true friend will help you, not embarrass you.

P BOOK-HARE
Picture Book·K-3·Friendship & Courage

Something's Wrong!

Jory John

Cover of Everything's Wrong!
K-3

Teacher's Guide

When everything goes wrong, friendship and humor can turn a bad day around.

P BOOK-HARE
Picture Book·K-3·Resilience & Friendship

Everything's Wrong!

Jory John

Cover of Nothing's Wrong!
K-2

Teacher's Guide

It's okay to not be okay — sharing what's bothering you is the first step to feeling better, and friends can help.

P BOOK-HARE
Picture Book·K-2·Friendship & Feelings

Nothing's Wrong!

Jory John, illustrated by Erin Kraan

Cover of Shake It Off!
K-2

Teacher's Guide

When others are unkind, we can choose to shake off negativity and keep dancing through life with confidence and joy.

P BRANTLEY-NEWTON
Picture Book·K-2·Confidence & Resilience

Shake It Off!

Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Cover of See Marcus Grow
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Growth happens slowly, and with patience and care, we all bloom in our own time.

P BRIDGEWATER
Picture Book·K-3·Growth & Mindfulness

See Marcus Grow

Marcus Bridgewater

Cover of Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans
5-8

Teacher's Guide

Natural disasters reveal both the fragility of infrastructure and the strength of community resilience.

GN BROWN
Graphic Novel·5-8·Resilience & Recovery

Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans

Don Brown

Cover of The Great American Dust Bowl
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Environmental disasters can be caused by human actions, and understanding the past helps us protect the future.

GN BROWN
Graphic Novel·3-7·Resilience & Recovery

The Great American Dust Bowl

Don Brown

Cover of Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall
2-6

Teacher's Guide

In nature, nothing is wasted — even in death, a whale creates new life and sustains a deep-sea community.

R BRUNELLE
Real Story·2-6·Ecosystems & Decomposition

Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall

Lynn Brunelle

Cover of Haiku, Ew!
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Even the grossest parts of nature have beauty and purpose.

P BRUNELLE
Picture Book·2-5·Nature & Science

Haiku, Ew!

Lynn Brunelle

Cover of My Grandparents Were Dinosaurs
K-3

Teacher's Guide

We're all connected to the deep past, and curiosity about where we come from leads to amazing discoveries.

P BRUSATTE
Picture Book·K-3·Family History & Science

My Grandparents Were Dinosaurs

Anne and Steve Brusatte

Cover of A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Art can come from anywhere and anyone, and perseverance turns pain into beauty.

R BRYANT
Real Story·2-5·Art & Perseverance

A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin

Jen Bryant

Cover of Goodnight, Butterfly
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Even when you're wide awake, a good routine helps you find your way to sleep.

P BURACH
Picture Book·K-2·Bedtime & Routines

Goodnight, Butterfly

Ross Burach

Cover of Make Way for Butterfly
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Everyone has something important to contribute — and everyone deserves their moment to shine.

P BURACH
Picture Book·K-2·Confidence & Self-Worth

Make Way for Butterfly

Ross Burach

Cover of The Very Impatient Caterpillar
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Big changes take time — and patience is the hardest part of growing up.

P BURACH
Picture Book·K-2·Patience & Growth

The Very Impatient Caterpillar

Ross Burach

Cover of The Little Butterfly That Could
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Even when you're scared, you can do hard things — one flap at a time.

P BURACH
Picture Book·K-2·Courage & Perseverance

The Little Butterfly That Could

Ross Burach

Cover of Not How to Make a Jelly Sandwich
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes the best way to learn what to do is to laugh about what not to do.

P BURACH
Picture Book·K-2·Following Directions & Humor

Not How to Make a Jelly Sandwich

Ross Burach

Cover of The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel
5-8

Teacher's Guide

Identity isn't about what you're born into — it's about the choices you make and who you choose to become.

GN CABOT
Graphic Novel·5-8·Identity & Belonging

The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel

Meg Cabot

Cover of Fox the Tiger
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Being yourself is the bravest thing you can be — even if you're a fox who wants to be a tiger.

E CAN READ-FOX
Easy Reader·K-2·Identity & Self-Acceptance

Fox the Tiger

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Fox Flies
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes you have to take a leap — and trust that you'll find your wings.

E CAN READ-FOX
Easy Reader·K-2·Courage & Perseverance

Fox Flies

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Fox is Late
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes being late leads to the most unexpected adventures.

E CAN READ-FOX
Easy Reader·K-2·Time & Consequence

Fox is Late

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Fox at Night
K-2

Teacher's Guide

The dark isn't scary when you're brave enough to explore it.

E CAN READ-FOX
Easy Reader·K-2·Courage & Curiosity

Fox at Night

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Fox Plays Ball
K-2

Teacher's Guide

The best games are the ones where everyone gets to play.

E CAN READ-FOX
Easy Reader·K-2·Teamwork & Fair Play

Fox Plays Ball

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Fox Has a Problem
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Every problem has a solution if you stay calm and think creatively.

E CAN READ-FOX
Easy Reader·K-2·Problem-Solving & Persistence

Fox Has a Problem

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Fox Catches a Wave
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes you just have to catch the wave — and ride it for all it's worth.

E CAN READ-FOX
Easy Reader·K-2·Courage & Adventure

Fox Catches a Wave

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Whales in the City
K-4

Teacher's Guide

Nature is all around us — even in the city — and we can find wonder in the wild places near home.

P CASTALDO
Picture Book·K-4·Nature & Environment

Whales in the City

Nancy F. Castaldo

Cover of Green Jolene and the Neighborhood Swap,

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X C DISNEY
Chapter Book,

Green Jolene and the Neighborhood Swap,

Wendy Mass,

Cover of Ain’t It Funny,

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X C GUREVICH
Chapter Book,

Ain’t It Funny,

Margaret Gurevich,

Cover of Fireworks
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Celebration is something we feel together — light, sound, and emotion combine to create memories that stay with us.

P CHIEN
Picture Book·K-3·Wonder & Celebration

Fireworks

Matthew Burgess, pictures by Cátia Chien

Cover of Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea
1-3

Teacher's Guide

Friendship grows when we celebrate each other's differences and let imagination lead the way.

GN CLANTON
Graphic Novel·1-3·Friendship & Imagination

Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea

Ben Clanton

Chapter Book,

The Fireless Dragon,

Annette M. Clayton,

Teacher's Guide

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X C MAGICAL
Chapter Book,

The Fireless Dragon,

Annette M. Clayton,

Cover of Speed Reader
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Reading is a superpower — and the more you read, the more you can do and become.

GN CODY
Graphic Novel·2-5·Resilience & Courage

Speed Reader

Matthew Cody

Cover of A Season for Fishin'
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Family traditions connect us to our past and give us a sense of belonging.

P COURTNEY
Picture Book·K-3·Family Traditions

A Season for Fishin'

Pamela Courtney

Cover of Flamingos Are Pretty Funky
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Nature is full of surprising and funky facts — learning about animals is fun!

P CUSHMAN
Picture Book·K-3·Nature & Wonder

Flamingos Are Pretty Funky

Abi Cushman

Cover of In the World of Whales
K-5

Teacher's Guide

Whales live in a world we can only visit, and understanding them helps us protect their home.

R CUSOLITO
Real Story·K-5·Ocean & Marine Life

In the World of Whales

Michelle Cusolito

Cover of Disaster Squad: Hurricane Rescue
2-4

Teacher's Guide

Even young people can make a life-saving difference when they combine courage, preparation, and teamwork during a crisis.

C DISASTER
Chapter Book·2-4·Courage, teamwork, and community resilience in the face of natural disaster

Disaster Squad: Hurricane Rescue

Rekha S. Rajan

Cover of Disaster Squad: Tornado Rescue
2-4

Teacher's Guide

Ordinary kids can take extraordinary action when they work together, stay calm, and use their unique skills to help their community.

C DISASTER
Chapter Book·2-4·Courage, teamwork, and community resilience in the face of natural disaster.

Disaster Squad: Tornado Rescue

Rekha S. Rajan

Cover of Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue
2-4

Teacher's Guide

Real courage is choosing to help others even when a situation feels scary and uncertain.

C DISASTER
Chapter Book·2-4·Teamwork, preparedness, and community responsibility in the face of natural disasters.

Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue

Rekha S. Rajan

Cover of Beneath
K-4

Teacher's Guide

There is always more beneath the surface — if we are brave enough to look.

P DOERRFELD
Picture Book·K-4·Grief & Hope

Beneath

Cori Doerrfeld

Cover of Ready to Soar
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

Every great flight begins with a single fold and the courage to let go.

P DOERRFELD
Picture Book·PreK-2·Imagination & Dreams

Ready to Soar

Cori Doerrfeld

Cover of Mouse & His Dog
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Even the smallest among us can be a hero — and true friends look out for each other.

M DOGTOWN
Middle Grade·3-7·Friendship & Kindness

Mouse & His Dog

Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

Cover of I Am a Good Dog
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Labels don't define us — we can choose who we want to be, and everyone deserves a chance to be good.

M DOGTOWN
Middle Grade·3-7·Resilience & Courage

I Am a Good Dog

Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

Cover of Dogtown
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Friendship and belonging can be found in the most unexpected places — and everyone deserves a home.

M DOGTOWN
Middle Grade·3-7·Friendship & Kindness

Dogtown

Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko

Cover of Don't Feed the Bear
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Rules exist for a reason — but sometimes the reason is funnier than you'd expect, and following them helps everyone.

P DOHERTY
Picture Book·K-2·Rules & Consequences

Don't Feed the Bear

Kathleen Doherty, illustrated by Chip Wass

Cover of Howliday Inn: Bunnicula the Graphic Novels #2
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Bravery doesn't mean not being scared — it means sticking together even when things feel spooky.

GN DONKIN
Graphic Novel·3-7·Resilience & Courage

Howliday Inn: Bunnicula the Graphic Novels #2

James Howe and Andrew Donkin

Cover of Wolfie the Bunny
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Family is built on love, not appearances, and being protective of someone makes you family.

P DYCKMAN
Picture Book·K-3·Family & Acceptance

Wolfie the Bunny

Ame Dyckman

Cover of The New Kid Has Fleas
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Don't judge a new friend by first impressions — curiosity and kindness reveal who people really are.

P DYCKMAN
Picture Book·K-3·First Impressions & Friendship

The New Kid Has Fleas

Ame Dyckman

Cover of Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice,

Teacher's Guide

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X E ADVENTUREMICE
Easy Reader,

Adventuremice: Mice on the Ice,

Philip Reeve & Sarah McIntyre

Cover of The Eyes & the Impossible
5-9

Teacher's Guide

True freedom is not the absence of responsibility, but the willingness to use your gifts—your eyes, your voice, your speed—in service of something larger than yourself.

M EGGERS
Middle Grade·5-9·Freedom, duty, and the tension between wildness and belonging.

The Eyes & the Impossible

Dave Eggers, Shawn Harris

Cover of Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest,

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X E PRINCESS
Easy Reader,

Princess Minna: The Enchanted Forest,

by Kirsty Applebaum,

Cover of Growing Together
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Things grow when we care for them together — patience, teamwork, and nurturing help gardens and communities thrive.

P ESCOBAR
Picture Book·K-2·Community & Growth

Growing Together

Ruth Spiro, pictures by Paola Escobar

Cover of Help Wanted: One Rooster
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Everyone has strengths — finding the right job means matching what you're good at with what's needed.

P FALATKO
Picture Book·K-2·Teamwork & Community

Help Wanted: One Rooster

Julie Falatko, illustrated by Andrea Stegmaier

Cover of Worm Makes a Sandwich
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

Even the smallest creatures play a part in the food we eat, and teamwork makes everything grow.

P FARLEY
Picture Book·PreK-2·Teamwork & Ecosystems

Worm Makes a Sandwich

Brianne Farley

Cover of A Kid Like Me
3-6

Teacher's Guide

Being yourself takes courage — and you're never as alone as you might feel.

GN FEUTI
Graphic Novel·3-6·Resilience & Courage

A Kid Like Me

Norm Feuti

Cover of Even Steven: A Book About Sharing
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Sharing isn't always even — it's about finding balance and fairness together.

P FINISON
Picture Book·K-2·Sharing & Fairness

Even Steven: A Book About Sharing

Carrie Finison

Cover of Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
K-4

Teacher's Guide

Every bee in a hive has a specific job, and together they create one of nature's most complex and important societies.

P FLEMING
Picture Book·K-4·Nature & Environment

Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera

Candace Fleming

Cover of Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes the most unlikely heroes capture the hearts of millions and change an industry forever.

C FLEMING
Chapter Book·2-5·Animal Stories

Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen

Candace Fleming

Cover of Cubs in the Tub
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Passion and determination can lead you to break barriers and do work you love.

R FLEMING
Real Story·1-4·Women in Science

Cubs in the Tub

Candace Fleming

Cover of The Cool Bean Makes a Splash
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Being cool isn't about looking good — it's about being safe, kind, and having fun.

E FOOD-GROUP
Easy Reader·K-2·Courage & Safety

The Cool Bean Makes a Splash

Jory John

Cover of The Good Egg and the Talent Show
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Everyone has a talent to share — and the courage to share it is what matters most.

E FOOD-GROUP
Easy Reader·K-2·Courage & Self-Expression

The Good Egg and the Talent Show

Jory John

Cover of The Bad Seed Goes to the Library
K-2

Teacher's Guide

The library is a place where everyone belongs — even a Bad Seed.

E FOOD-GROUP
Easy Reader·K-2·Reading & Belonging

The Bad Seed Goes to the Library

Jory John

Cover of The Good, The Bad, and The Spooky
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes things seem spooky, but with courage and friends, we can face our fears.

P FOOD-GROUP
Picture Book·K-3·Courage & Friendship

The Good, The Bad, and The Spooky

Jory John

Cover of The Stuffie Stand
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Sharing what you love can bring people together and create something wonderful.

P FROST
Picture Book·K-2·Entrepreneurship & Sharing

The Stuffie Stand

Maddie Frost

Cover of Gabby Torres is the Best Winner Ever
2-5

Teacher's Guide

True success is not defined by winning a competition, but by how one handles mistakes, manages resources, and maintains relationships during the process.

GN GABBY-TORRES
Graphic Novel·2-5·Perseverance & Sportsmanship

Gabby Torres is the Best Winner Ever

Angela Dominguez

Cover of The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special: Baby-Sitters on Board!
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Friendship can weather any adventure — even when everyone's going in different directions on the same trip.

GN GALLIGAN
Graphic Novel·3-7·Friendship & Kindness

The Baby-Sitters Club: Super Special: Baby-Sitters on Board!

Raina Telgemeier & Gale Galligan

Cover of Garvey’s Choice: The Graphic Novel,

Teacher's Guide

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X G GRIMES
Verse / Graphic

Garvey’s Choice: The Graphic Novel,

Nikki Grimes,

Cover of Just One Oak
K-4

Teacher's Guide

One tree is an entire ecosystem, and every living thing is connected to something bigger.

R GIANFERRARI
Real Story·K-4·Ecology & Interconnectedness

Just One Oak

Maria Gianferrari

Cover of To Dogs, with Love
K-3

Teacher's Guide

The bond between people and dogs is a story of loyalty, joy, and unconditional love.

P GIANFERRARI
Picture Book·K-3·Love & Companionship

To Dogs, with Love

Maria Gianferrari

Cover of Being a Cat
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Curiosity is a superpower — it helps us discover the wonders of the world.

P GIANFERRARI
Picture Book·K-3·Curiosity & Wonder

Being a Cat

Maria Gianferrari

Cover of Being a Dog
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Mindfulness helps us slow down and notice the world around us — just like a dog does.

P GIANFERRARI
Picture Book·K-3·Mindfulness & Well-Being

Being a Dog

Maria Gianferrari

Cover of Be a Tree!
K-3

Teacher's Guide

We are all connected like the roots of a tree — strong together.

P GIANFERRARI
Picture Book·K-3·Community & Interconnection

Be a Tree!

Maria Gianferrari

Cover of Thank a Farmer
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Every meal we eat connects us to the people who grow our food.

P GIANFERRARI
Picture Book·K-3·Community & Gratitude

Thank a Farmer

Maria Gianferrari

Cover of The Dog Who Saved the Bees
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Even the smallest helper can make a big difference for our planet.

P GIBEAULT
Picture Book·1-4·Nature & Conservation

The Dog Who Saved the Bees

Stephanie Gibeault

Cover of The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
4-7

Teacher's Guide

Every great journey is measured not in miles but in the people we meet and the stories we carry.

M GLASER
Middle Grade·4-7·Journey & Friendship

The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli

Karina Yan Glaser

Cover of The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise,

Teacher's Guide

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X G MAIER
Graphic Novel,

The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise,

Brenda Maier,

Cover of Mexikid,

Teacher's Guide

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X G MARTIN
Graphic Novel,

Mexikid,

Pedro Martín,

Cover of Mexikid,

Teacher's Guide

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X G MARTIN
Nonfiction

Mexikid,

Pedro Martín,

Cover of Garvey’s Choice: The Graphic Novel,

Teacher's Guide

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X GN GRIMES
Graphic Novel,

Garvey’s Choice: The Graphic Novel,

Nikki Grimes,

Cover of Curlfriends: New in Town,

Teacher's Guide

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X GN MILLER
Graphic Novel,

Curlfriends: New in Town,

Sharee Miller,

Cover of Halfway to Somewhere,

Teacher's Guide

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X GN PIMIENTA
Graphic Novel,

Halfway to Somewhere,

Jose Pimienta,

Cover of Something, Someday
PreK-3

Teacher's Guide

Even the smallest act of care can grow into something that changes the world.

P GORMAN
Picture Book·PreK-3·Making A Difference

Something, Someday

Amanda Gorman

Cover of Milton Makes a Move
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

Change can be scary, but courage and curiosity turn a new beginning into an adventure.

P GRAZIANO
Picture Book·PreK-2·Courage & New Beginnings

Milton Makes a Move

Jonathan Graziano

Cover of Ten Beautiful Things
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Noticing beauty helps us carry hard feelings, and the people beside us make any place feel like home.

P GRIFFIN
Picture Book·K-3·Listing Beauty

Ten Beautiful Things

Molly Beth Griffin

Cover of Words with Wings

Teacher's Guide

Imagination and daydreaming, often dismissed as distractions, can be transformed into powerful tools for self-expression, resilience, and connection when given language and purpose.

C GRIMES
Chapter Book·Finding your voice through imagination during times of family change and personal struggle.

Words with Wings

Nikki Grimes

Cover of Adorable Empire: A Graphic Novel,

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X G TERRY
Middle Grade,

Adorable Empire: A Graphic Novel,

Laura Terry,

Cover of Cézanne's Parrot
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Seeing the world differently — in shapes, colors, and new perspectives — is what makes art revolutionary.

P GUGLIELMO
Picture Book·K-3·Perseverance & Perspective

Cézanne's Parrot

Amy Guglielmo

Cover of Just Being Dalí: The Story of Artist Salvador Dalí
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Being true to yourself — even when the world thinks you're strange — is what makes you a masterpiece.

P GUGLIELMO
Picture Book·K-3·Individuality & Creativity

Just Being Dalí: The Story of Artist Salvador Dalí

Amy Guglielmo

Cover of A Sea of Lemon Trees
3-7

Teacher's Guide

When injustice grows, resistance blooms — one voice can spark a movement.

R GUILA
Real Story·3-7·Justice & Resistance

A Sea of Lemon Trees

María Dolores Águila

Cover of BIG
K-3

Teacher's Guide

You are enough exactly as you are — your size, your feelings, and your voice all matter.

P HARRISON
Picture Book·K-3·Self-Worth & Body Positivity

BIG

Vashti Harrison

Cover of The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Even the unlikeliest heroes can find purpose and friendship in the most unexpected places.

M HARTMAN
Middle Grade·3-7·Belonging & Adventure

The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest

Aubrey Hartman

Cover of Mr. McGinty's Monarchs
K-3

Teacher's Guide

One person's curiosity and care can make a big difference for nature.

P HEYDEN
Picture Book·K-3·Nature & Conservation

Mr. McGinty's Monarchs

Linda Vander Heyden

Cover of A Horse Named Jack
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Poetry helps us capture the beauty and spirit of the animals we love.

P HEYDEN
Picture Book·K-3·Friendship & Poetry

A Horse Named Jack

Linda Vander Heyden

Cover of Light as a Feather: Fifteen Phenomenal North American Birds
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Understanding wildlife helps people appreciate and protect the natural world and encourages students to become bird watchers.

P HILLENBRAND
Picture Book·K-3·Nature & Science

Light as a Feather: Fifteen Phenomenal North American Birds

Will Hillenbrand

Cover of The Ocean's Heart
2-5

Teacher's Guide

The smallest creatures can have the biggest impact — plankton are the foundation of all life in the ocean, and on Earth.

R HOFFMANN
Real Story·2-5·Science & Ocean Life

The Ocean's Heart

Jilanne Hoffmann, illustrated by Khoa Le

Cover of The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Monster Mash
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Courage isn't the absence of fear — it's facing your fears with the help of good friends.

GN HORNER
Graphic Novel·2-5·Friendship & Kindness

The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Monster Mash

Doogie Horner

Cover of The Adventures of Invisible Boy: From Zero to Hero
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Being truly seen isn't about visibility — it's about finding the people who appreciate you for who you are.

GN HORNER
Graphic Novel·2-5·Friendship & Kindness

The Adventures of Invisible Boy: From Zero to Hero

Doogie Horner

Cover of The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Zeroes to Heroes
2-5

Teacher's Guide

True heroes aren't the strongest or most powerful — they're the ones who show up for their friends.

GN HORNER
Graphic Novel·2-5·Friendship & Kindness

The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Zeroes to Heroes

Doogie Horner

Cover of You and I Are Stars and Night
K-3

Teacher's Guide

We are all part of something bigger, and our connections to each other are as vast and beautiful as the stars.

P HOSFORD
Picture Book·K-3·Connection & Wonder

You and I Are Stars and Night

Kate Hosford

Cover of You Are a Story
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Every person is a story — our experiences, families, and dreams make us who we are, and sharing our stories connects us.

P HOWDESHELL
Picture Book·K-3·Identity & Belonging

You Are a Story

Bob Raczka, pictures by Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell

Cover of Jabari Jumps
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Courage grows when we name our fears, take small steps, and trust ourselves.

P JABARI
Picture Book·K-2·Courage & Bravery

Jabari Jumps

Gaia Cornwall

Cover of Pet Shop Racers
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Speed, teamwork, and a little creativity can take you across any finish line.

GN JENNINGS
Graphic Novel·1-4·Teamwork & Determination

Pet Shop Racers

C.S. Jennings

Cover of You're Going to Love This Book!
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Reading is an adventure — and it's okay if not everyone loves the same book.

P JOHN
Picture Book·K-3·Humor & Imagination

You're Going to Love This Book!

Jory John

Cover of Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Passion and persistence can overturn myths, and one person's curiosity can change how the world sees an animal.

R KEATING
Real Story·1-4·Marine Science & Women in STEM

Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist

Jess Keating

Cover of Amulet: The Stonekeeper's Curse
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Great power comes with great responsibility — and the courage to resist what's easy in favor of what's right.

GN KIBUISHI
Graphic Novel·3-7·Resilience & Courage

Amulet: The Stonekeeper's Curse

Kazu Kibuishi

Cover of ¡Mistaco! A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Bilingual wordplay celebrates two languages, and even a kitchen disaster can be a story worth telling.

P KINKZ
Picture Book·K-3·Bilingual Storytelling & Humor

¡Mistaco! A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas

Eliza Kinkz

Cover of One Girl's Voice
2-5

Teacher's Guide

One person's voice, raised with determination, can break through barriers of silence and change the world.

R KIRKFIELD
Real Story·2-5·Biography

One Girl's Voice

Vivian Kirkfield, Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon

Cover of The Last Kids on Earth
3-7

Teacher's Guide

True survival relies not just on physical skills, but on the strength and emotional support found within a loyal friendship group.

C LAST KIDS
Chapter Book·3-7·Friendship & Survival

The Last Kids on Earth

Max Brallier, Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

Cover of The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Adaptability and critical thinking are essential when facing changing problems that require new solutions.

C LAST KIDS
Chapter Book·3-7·Friendship & Survival

The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade

Max Brallier, Illustrated by Douglas Holgate

Cover of Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics!
2-6

Teacher's Guide

Poetry and comics are both about expression — and when you combine them, words and pictures shine together.

GN LATULIPE
Graphic Novel·2-6·Self-Expression

Limelight: Curtain Up on Poetry Comics!

Renée M. LaTulipe

Cover of Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice
K-4

Teacher's Guide

Your voice is a gift — and even when it feels impossible, poetry, patience, and courage can help you find it.

R LAVELLE
Real Story·K-4·Resilience & Courage

Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found His Voice

Kari Lavelle

Cover of Henry's Freedom Box
3-6

Teacher's Guide

Courage and resilience can lead to freedom, even in the darkest circumstances.

R LEVINE
Real Story·3-6·Courage & Freedom

Henry's Freedom Box

Ellen Levine

Cover of A Planet Like Ours
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Every individual has the power to protect and care for our shared environment.

P LIKE-YOURS
Picture Book·K-2·Environmental Stewardship

A Planet Like Ours

Frank Murphy and Charnaie Gordon

Cover of A Voice Like Yours
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Your voice has the power to change the world when you use it with kindness and courage.

P LIKE-YOURS
Picture Book·K-2·Self-Expression & Empowerment

A Voice Like Yours

Frank Murphy and April Groman

Cover of A Puppy Like Yours
K-2

Teacher's Guide

The bond between a child and a pet is built on care, patience, and love — and every pet is unique.

P LIKE-YOURS
Picture Book·K-2·Animals & Responsibility

A Puppy Like Yours

Frank and Carla Murphy, illustrated by Kayla Harren

Cover of A Teacher Like You
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Teachers act as mentors and guides who help students realize their own unique potential.

P LIKE-YOURS
Picture Book·K-2·Appreciation & Community

A Teacher Like You

Frank Murphy and Barbara Dan

Cover of Freewater
K-5

Teacher's Guide

Freedom is not just the absence of chains, but the presence of community, courage, and the choice to build a new life together.

P LUQMAN-DAWSON
Picture Book·K-5·Community, courage, and the many meanings of freedom

Freewater

Amina Luqman-Dawson

Cover of Whale That Was Unexpected
K-3

Teacher's Guide

When life brings the unexpected, working together turns a problem into something wonderful.

P LYALL
Picture Book·K-3·Surprise & Adaptation

Whale That Was Unexpected

Casey Lyall

Cover of The League of Littles
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Even the smallest voices can make the biggest difference when you stand together.

GN LYALL
Graphic Novel·2-5·Resilience & Courage

The League of Littles

Casey Lyall

Cover of Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Passion and curiosity can lead to extraordinary careers — Mireya Mayor followed her love of animals from a young dream to real scientific discovery.

R MAGELLAN
Real Story·2-5·Science & Biography

Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist

Marta Magellan, illustrated by Clémentine Rocheron

Cover of Creaky Acres
2-6

Teacher's Guide

Caring for animals teaches us patience, responsibility, and the power of showing up every day.

GN MAGRUDER
Graphic Novel·2-6·Resilience & Courage

Creaky Acres

Calista Brill and Nilah Magruder

Cover of Grace Builds an Almost-Perfect Dog
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Engineering is about designing, testing, and improving — and 'almost perfect' is a celebration of creativity, not a failure.

P MANLEY
Picture Book·K-3·STEM & Engineering

Grace Builds an Almost-Perfect Dog

Curtis Manley, illustrated by Tracy Subisak

Cover of A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Curiosity and persistence can turn a backyard discovery into a gift to science and the world.

R MARCH
Real Story·1-4·Discovery & Paleontology

A Dinosaur Named Ruth: How Ruth Mason Discovered Fossils in Her Own Backyard

Julia March

Cover of Moldilocks and the Three Scares
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Classic stories can be retold in surprising new ways, and seeing a familiar tale from a new angle is half the fun.

P MARIE
Picture Book·K-3·Fractured Fairy Tales

Moldilocks and the Three Scares

Lynne Marie

Cover of Brave Girl: Clara Lemlich and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike
2-5

Teacher's Guide

One young person's courage can spark a movement, and standing together gives workers a voice.

R MARKEL
Real Story·2-5·Labor History & Courage

Brave Girl: Clara Lemlich and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike

Michelle Markel

Cover of I Want 100 Dogs
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Dreaming big is fun — but it's also important to think about what it takes to care for what you love.

P MCANULTY
Picture Book·K-3·Dreams & Responsibility

I Want 100 Dogs

Stacy McAnulty

Cover of The Cartoonists Club
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Creating art together builds not just better comics, but stronger friendships and more confident voices.

GN MCCLOUD
Graphic Novel·3-7·Creativity & Innovation

The Cartoonists Club

Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud

Cover of The Monsters' Monster
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Kindness is more powerful than being scary or mean.

P MCDONNELL
Picture Book·K-3·Kindness & Friendship

The Monsters' Monster

Patrick McDonnell

Cover of The Whole HOLE Story
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Empty spaces are full of possibility, and how you look at something changes what you see.

P MCINERNY
Picture Book·K-3·Curiosity & Perspective

The Whole HOLE Story

Vivian McInerny

Cover of If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean
1-4

Teacher's Guide

The ocean is layered into zones, each with unique conditions and life — understanding it deepens our respect for the planet.

P MCINTYRE
Picture Book·1-4·Ocean Science & Ecology

If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean

Brooke McIntyre

Cover of Building a Beak
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Science and compassion can change lives — even for animals.

R MCMURDIE
Real Story·2-5·STEM & Innovation

Building a Beak

Becca McMurdie

Cover of Sol Goes for Goal!
2-6

Teacher's Guide

Great goals take practice, heart, and the support of the people who believe in you.

GN MENDEZ
Graphic Novel·2-6·Resilience & Courage

Sol Goes for Goal!

Julio Anta and Gabi Mendez

Cover of The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Every story has more than one side, and listening to another perspective deepens our understanding.

P MESSNER
Picture Book·1-4·Perspective & Empathy

The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story

Kate Messner

Cover of Unicorn and Horse
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Even the most different people can become friends, and everyone has something unique to offer.

P MILES
Picture Book·K-3·Friendship & Differences

Unicorn and Horse

David Miles

Cover of Be Strong
PreK-3

Teacher's Guide

True strength comes from standing together, speaking up, and lifting others.

P MILLER
Picture Book·PreK-3·Resilience & Courage

Be Strong

Pat Zietlow Miller

Cover of Sophie's Squash
PreK-3

Teacher's Guide

True friendship endures through change — and sometimes letting go leads to something new and beautiful.

P MILLER
Picture Book·PreK-3·Friendship & Kindness

Sophie's Squash

Pat Zietlow Miller

Cover of All the Ways to Go,

Teacher's Guide

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X M JANOWITZ
Middle Grade,

All the Ways to Go,

Jessie Janowitz,

Cover of When Stars Are Scattered
4-8

Teacher's Guide

Hope and education can survive even the most difficult circumstances, and our stories deserve to be told.

GN MOHAMED
Graphic Novel·4-8·Resilience & Recovery

When Stars Are Scattered

Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed

Cover of Once a Wasteland: From Toxic Dump to National Park
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Even the most damaged places can be restored, and people have the power to heal the earth.

R MULDROW
Real Story·2-5·Environmental Restoration

Once a Wasteland: From Toxic Dump to National Park

Diane Muldrow

Cover of Murray and Bun: Murray the Viking
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes the best adventures happen when you least expect them — and with the most unlikely friends.

C MURRAY
Chapter Book·1-4·Friendship & Adventure

Murray and Bun: Murray the Viking

Adam Stower

Cover of Papilio
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Growth and change are part of every life, and becoming who you are is a journey worth taking.

P MUSSER
Picture Book·K-3·Transformation & Growth

Papilio

Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser

Cover of This Book Is Dangerous
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Facing 'dangers' with curiosity and humor helps us build courage and resilience.

P NARWHAL
Picture Book·K-2·Courage & Adventure

This Book Is Dangerous

Ben Clanton

Cover of This Book Is Seriously Silly
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Reading is an active and playful experience that encourages creative engagement beyond just decoding words.

P NARWHAL
Picture Book·K-2·Joy & Playfulness

This Book Is Seriously Silly

Ben Clanton

Cover of Peanut Butter and Jelly
1-3

Teacher's Guide

Being open to trying new things and sharing experiences strengthens our friendships and helps us grow.

GN NARWHAL
Graphic Novel·1-3·Trying New Things & Friendship

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Ben Clanton

Cover of Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt
1-3

Teacher's Guide

True heroism is defined by how we use our strengths to support our friends and help others in our community.

GN NARWHAL
Graphic Novel·1-3·Heroism & Friendship

Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt

Ben Clanton

Cover of The Teacher of Nomad Land
5-8

Teacher's Guide

Even in the darkest times, teaching and learning are acts of hope and resistance.

M NAYERI
Middle Grade·5-8·Resilience & Hope

The Teacher of Nomad Land

Daniel Nayeri

Cover of Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
2-4

Teacher's Guide

Knowledge, compassion, and responsible action can help protect sharks and preserve healthy oceans for future generations.

P NEWMAN
Picture Book·2-4·Citizen Scientists

Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger

Patricia Newman

Cover of No Sam! and the Meow of Deception
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes the truth is hidden behind appearances, so careful readers and careful thinkers look for clues before making judgments.

C NO SAM
Chapter Book·1-4·Honesty & Integrity

No Sam! and the Meow of Deception

Drew Daywalt, pictures by Mike Lowery

Cover of Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel
7-12

Teacher's Guide

The graphic format deepens the verse novel's emotional weight — every panel is a heartbeat in Will's sixty-second decision.

GN NOVGORODOFF
Graphic Novel·7-12·Grief & Choices

Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel

Jason Reynolds, art by Danica Novgorodoff

Cover of I Want to Read All the Books
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Reading opens every world, and sharing a book multiplies its magic.

P OHI
Picture Book·K-2·Love of Reading

I Want to Read All the Books

Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Cover of One of Us Is Back
9-12

Teacher's Guide

True resolution requires the courage to acknowledge past trauma and prioritize honesty over preservation of secrets.

YA ONE US
Young Adult·9-12·Trauma, Loyalty & Speaking Truth

One of Us Is Back

Karen M. McManus

Cover of One of Us Is Lying
9-12

Teacher's Guide

Labels and reputations are often destructive oversimplifications of complex human identities.

YA ONE US
Young Adult·9-12·Truth, Reputation & Stereotypes

One of Us Is Lying

Karen M. McManus

Cover of Fish Fry Friday,

Teacher's Guide

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X P BINGHAM
Picture Book,

Fish Fry Friday,

Winsome Bingham,

Cover of Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
PreK-1

Teacher's Guide

When things go wrong, you can choose to keep your cool and keep moving — attitude is everything.

P PETE-CAT
Picture Book·PreK-1·SEL & Resilience

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

Eric Litwin

Cover of The Boy and the Whale
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Choosing to do the right thing often requires the courage to stand alone.

P P GERSTEIN
Picture Book·K-3·Compassion & Courage

The Boy and the Whale

Mordicai Gerstein

Cover of Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn,

Teacher's Guide

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X P HALE
Picture Book,

Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn,

Shannon Hale,

Cover of Big and Small and In-Between,

Teacher's Guide

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X P HIGGINS
Picture Book,

Big and Small and In-Between,

Carter Higgins,

Cover of Make Way for Animals! A World of Wildlife Crossings
K-4

Teacher's Guide

Humans and animals can share the planet — and creative engineering can help protect wildlife.

R PINCUS
Real Story·K-4·Nature & Environment

Make Way for Animals! A World of Wildlife Crossings

Meeg Pincus

Cover of Cougar Crossing: How Hollywood's Celebrity Cougar Helped Build a Bridge for City Wildlife
2-5

Teacher's Guide

One animal's story can inspire a city to change, and people can redesign the world to share it with wildlife.

R PINCUS
Real Story·2-5·Wildlife & Urban Ecology

Cougar Crossing: How Hollywood's Celebrity Cougar Helped Build a Bridge for City Wildlife

Meeg Pincus

Cover of Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Me, and a Cleaner Sea
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Small choices add up to big changes, and everyone can help keep the ocean clean.

R PINCUS
Real Story·1-4·Ocean Conservation

Ocean Soup: A Recipe for You, Me, and a Cleaner Sea

Meeg Pincus

Cover of Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Curiosity and teamwork can solve nature's biggest mysteries — and everyone, even kids, can be part of discovery.

P PINCUS
Picture Book·K-3·Science & Discovery

Winged Wonders: Solving the Monarch Migration Mystery

Meeg Pincus

Cover of Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad
1-4

Teacher's Guide

True heroes come in all sizes — and the best heroes lift each other up.

GN REESE
Graphic Novel·1-4·Teamwork & Confidence

Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad

Brandon Reese

Cover of Fight for the Right to Read,

Teacher's Guide

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R R GOTTESFELD
Real Story

Fight for the Right to Read,

Jeff Gottesfeld & Michelle Y. Green,

Cover of Will's Race for Home
4-7

Teacher's Guide

Home is something you fight for, and the journey to find it shapes who you become.

M RHODES
Middle Grade·4-7·Perseverance & Belonging

Will's Race for Home

Jewell Parker Rhodes

Cover of The Plant Rescuer
K-3

Teacher's Guide

With patience, attention, and care, even things that seem lost can thrive again.

P RIVERA
Picture Book·K-3·Caring for Nature

The Plant Rescuer

Matthew Rivera

Cover of You Are a Star: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
3-6

Teacher's Guide

One person's voice — even in disagreement — can shape the law and change the nation, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg proved that dissent is a form of hope.

R ROBBINS
Real Story·3-6·Justice & Biography

You Are a Star: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Dean Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Green

Cover of Last Stop on Market Street
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Beauty is everywhere — if you know how to look — and gratitude for the ordinary can transform how we see the world.

P ROBINSON
Picture Book·K-3·Gratitude & Perspective

Last Stop on Market Street

Matt de la Peña, pictures by Christian Robinson

Cover of Sea Without a Shore: Life in the Sargasso
2-6

Teacher's Guide

Even a sea without a shore teems with life — every ecosystem is connected.

R ROSENSTOCK
Real Story·2-6·Ecosystems & Wonder

Sea Without a Shore: Life in the Sargasso

Barb Rosenstock

Cover of Sidekicks: Thick as Thieves
3-7

Teacher's Guide

A team's strength comes from its differences — and true friends have each other's backs, no matter what.

GN SANTAT
Graphic Novel·3-7·Friendship & Kindness

Sidekicks: Thick as Thieves

Dan Santat

Cover of Pizzasaurus
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Being yourself is more important than being everyone's favorite snack.

P SAUER
Picture Book·K-3·Humor & Identity

Pizzasaurus

Tammi Sauer

Cover of Woodpecker Wham!
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Poetry and science both help us see the natural world in new and wondrous ways.

P SAYRE
Picture Book·K-3·Poetry & Nature

Woodpecker Wham!

April Pulley Sayre

Cover of Vulture View
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Nature gives every creature a special role — even vultures have an important job.

P SAYRE
Picture Book·K-3·Nature & Wonder

Vulture View

April Pulley Sayre

Cover of Eat Like a Bear
PreK-3

Teacher's Guide

Every creature's survival depends on a deep connection to the rhythms of the natural world.

P SAYRE
Picture Book·PreK-3·Nature & Science

Eat Like a Bear

April Pulley Sayre

Cover of Trout Are Made of Trees
K-3

Teacher's Guide

In nature, everything is connected — trees become streams, streams become fish, and fish become forests.

P SAYRE
Picture Book·K-3·Ecosystems & Wonder

Trout Are Made of Trees

April Pulley Sayre

Cover of Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Every animal has a rhythm of action and rest that helps it survive.

P SAYRE
Picture Book·K-2·Nature & Wonder

Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep

April Pulley Sayre

Cover of Best Buds
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Friendship, like plants, grows when you give it care and patience.

P SCHARNHORST
Picture Book·K-3·Friendship & Kindness

Best Buds

Becky Scharnhorst

Cover of The Winter of the Dollhouse
4-7

Teacher's Guide

Imagination and memory can transform the smallest spaces into entire worlds.

M SCHLITZ
Middle Grade·4-7·Imagination & Memory

The Winter of the Dollhouse

Laura Amy Schlitz

Cover of The Bletchley Riddle
5-8

Teacher's Guide

Even in times of great danger and uncertainty, ordinary people—including young people—can use intelligence, courage, and persistence to make a meaningful difference.

M SEPETYS
Middle Grade·5-8·Secrets, truth, and the hidden costs and rewards of keeping or uncovering them during wartime.

The Bletchley Riddle

Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Cover of Don't Trust Fish
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Humor comes from exaggeration, and playing with suspicion and surprise makes a story funny.

P SHARPSON
Picture Book·K-3·Humor & Suspicion

Don't Trust Fish

Neil Sharpson

Cover of Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors
K-4

Teacher's Guide

Colors tell the story of the seasons and the world around us.

P SIDMAN
Picture Book·K-4·Seasons & Poetry

Red Sings from Treetops: A Year in Colors

Joyce Sidman

Cover of Deep Blue
K-3

Teacher's Guide

The ocean holds endless mysteries waiting to be explored.

P SLATER
Picture Book·K-3·Ocean & Imagination

Deep Blue

Dashka Slater

Cover of The Den That Octopus Built
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Animals build shelters tailored to their needs and environments, and studying how reveals the deep connection between creature and habitat.

P SONENSHINE
Picture Book·K-3·Animal Habitats

The Den That Octopus Built

Randi Sonenshine, illustrated by Anne Hunter

Cover of Squirrel Lock Holmes: The Pet Rock Mystery
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Every mystery is solvable if you look closely enough — and don't jump to conclusions.

GN SQUIRREL
Graphic Novel·1-4·Problem-Solving & Friendship

Squirrel Lock Holmes: The Pet Rock Mystery

Ashley Belote

Cover of Amos McGee Misses the Bus
K-3

Teacher's Guide

True friends show up for each other, even when things don't go as planned.

P STEAD
Picture Book·K-3·Friendship & Patience

Amos McGee Misses the Bus

Philip C. Stead

Cover of Last Day Pool Party
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Endings can be bittersweet, but the friendships we build carry forward into whatever comes next.

GN STEINKELLNER
Graphic Novel·3-7·Friendship & Kindness

Last Day Pool Party

Emma Steinkellner

Cover of The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Small actions, repeated over time, can grow entire forests — and animals are nature's gardeners.

R STREET
Real Story·K-3·Ecosystems & Seed Dispersal

The Blue Jays That Grew a Forest

Lynn Street

Cover of BroomMates
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Living together means making room for each other's differences, and compromise makes a shared home.

P STURGIS
Picture Book·K-3·Cooperation & Compromise

BroomMates

Lynne Marie and Brenda Reeve Sturgis

Cover of A Fish Like Me
1-4

Teacher's Guide

Freedom and joy can be found when we're brave enough to try — and everyone finds their own way to swim, to play, to be free.

P SUMNER
Picture Book·1-4·Courage & Belonging

A Fish Like Me

Jamie Sumner, illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

Cover of Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade
K-3

Teacher's Guide

A creative inventor's curiosity and problem-solving can turn a simple idea into a beloved cultural tradition.

P SWEET
Picture Book·K-3·Creativity & Innovation

Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

Melissa Sweet

Cover of Simon and the Better Bone
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

Comparing yourself to others can make you lose sight of the good things right in front of you.

P TABOR
Picture Book·PreK-2·Empathy & Self-Acceptance

Simon and the Better Bone

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of A Riddle of Eels
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Every creature has a mystery worth unraveling — curiosity is the key to understanding.

R TABOR
Real Story·2-5·Curiosity & Discovery

A Riddle of Eels

Nicholas Day & Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Ursula Down Upside
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Looking at things from a new perspective can change how we understand the world.

P TABOR
Picture Book·K-2·Perspective & Curiosity

Ursula Down Upside

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Mel Fell
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes falling is the first step to flying.

P TABOR
Picture Book·K-2·Courage & Growth

Mel Fell

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Wally Mammoth: Hide-and-Seek
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Sometimes the best hiding spot is right in front of you — and sometimes being found is the best part.

P TABOR
Picture Book·K-2·Friendship & Humor

Wally Mammoth: Hide-and-Seek

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Wally Mammoth: The Sled Race
K-2

Teacher's Guide

The thrill of the race isn't just about winning — it's about the friends you race with.

P TABOR
Picture Book·K-2·Friendship & Determination

Wally Mammoth: The Sled Race

Corey R. Tabor

Cover of Greatest in the World
K-2

Teacher's Guide

True greatness is found in friendship rather than competition.

P TATER-TALES
Picture Book·K-2·Humility & Friendship

Greatest in the World

Ben Clanton

Cover of Sneakiest in the World
K-2

Teacher's Guide

The most fun you can have is simply being the person you are.

P TATER-TALES
Picture Book·K-2·Being Yourself

Sneakiest in the World

Ben Clanton

Cover of Rot, the Cutest in the World
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Being yourself is always better than trying to fit someone else's definition of perfect.

P TATER-TALES
Picture Book·K-2·Self-Acceptance

Rot, the Cutest in the World

Ben Clanton

Cover of Guts
4-7

Teacher's Guide

Anxiety doesn't define you, and asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

GN TELGEMEIER
Graphic Novel·4-7·Identity & Belonging

Guts

Raina Telgemeier

Cover of Creature Clinic
2-6

Teacher's Guide

Helping others — even those who seem different or scary — is what true kindness looks like.

GN THAN
Graphic Novel·2-6·Friendship & Kindness

Creature Clinic

Gavin Aung Than

Cover of The Snips: Enter the Wigmaster!
2-5

Teacher's Guide

Working together makes us stronger — even heroes need a team.

GN THIRD
Graphic Novel·2-5·Teamwork & Heroism

The Snips: Enter the Wigmaster!

Raúl the Third

Cover of Like a Rainbow: The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Music and color have the power to express who we are and bring people together.

P TOURVILLE
Picture Book·K-3·Self-Expression & Identity

Like a Rainbow: The Colorful Story of Cyndi Lauper

Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville

Cover of Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Colors tell stories — Mary Blair showed the world that art can be bold, bright, and full of magic.

P TOURVILLE
Picture Book·K-3·Creativity & Courage

Pocket Full of Colors: The Magical World of Mary Blair

Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville

Cover of How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine
K-3

Teacher's Guide

When the world feels overwhelming, you can build something that helps you feel safe — and that invention might help others too.

P TOURVILLE
Picture Book·K-3·Neurodiversity & Innovation

How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine

Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville

Cover of Lucy! How Lucille Ball Did It All
K-3

Teacher's Guide

Lucille Ball proved that comedy is serious business — laughter can break barriers and change the world.

P TOURVILLE
Picture Book·K-3·Perseverance & Humor

Lucy! How Lucille Ball Did It All

Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville

Cover of Don't Leave!
PreK-3

Teacher's Guide

It's hard to let go of the ones we love, but love means trusting they'll come back.

P TRACY
Picture Book·PreK-3·Friendship & Kindness

Don't Leave!

Kristen Tracy

Cover of Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits
1-4

Teacher's Guide

The earth preserves its own history, and tar pits are a window into a vanished world of ice age creatures.

R UGLOW
Real Story·1-4·Paleontology & Natural History

Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits

Joyce Uglow

Cover of A Balloon for Isabel
K-2

Teacher's Guide

Creative problem solving can turn a frustrating situation into a success.

P UNDERWOOD
Picture Book·K-2·Problem Solving

A Balloon for Isabel

Deborah Underwood

Cover of The Mighty Macy
3-7

Teacher's Guide

Resilience is the muscle we build when we keep trying despite setbacks.

V V ALEXANDER
Verse·3-7·Resilience & Self-Discovery

The Mighty Macy

Kwame Alexander

Cover of Katie the Catsitter: Villain Con
2-5

Teacher's Guide

True heroism isn't about costumes and powers — it's about doing the right thing, even when it's hard.

GN VENABLE
Graphic Novel·2-5·Friendship & Kindness

Katie the Catsitter: Villain Con

Colleen AF Venable

Cover of The Bridge Home
4-7

Teacher's Guide

Even in the most desperate circumstances, the bonds of chosen family can light the way to freedom.

M VENKATRAMAN
Middle Grade·4-7·Courage & Freedom

The Bridge Home

Padma Venkatraman

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V V ENNIS
Verse

Shorelines,

Ruth Ennis,

Cover of Saber-Tooth,

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V V GOW
Verse

Saber-Tooth,

Robin Gow,

Cover of One Small Moment: Learning to Tell Your Story
K-4

Teacher's Guide

Every story starts with a single moment — and your moments matter, no matter how small they seem.

P VIDELO
Picture Book·K-4·Self-Expression

One Small Moment: Learning to Tell Your Story

Rebecca Donnelly and Amélie Videlo

Cover of The Year I Stopped Drawing,

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V V SNIDER
Verse

The Year I Stopped Drawing,

Grant Snider,

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X V WATERS
Verse,

Mascot,

Charles Waters & Traci Sorell,

Cover of Whale vs. Giant Squid

Teacher's Guide

Real scientific facts about animal adaptations can be used to explore exciting hypothetical questions, teaching readers to think critically and compare evidence.

R WHO WOULD WIN
Real Story·Nature's power and the wonder of animal adaptation, explored through curiosity-driven comparison.

Whale vs. Giant Squid

Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Rob Bolster

Cover of Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear

Teacher's Guide

Comparing real facts about two powerful animals helps readers practice evidence-based thinking and form their own reasoned opinions.

R WHO WOULD WIN
Real Story·Survival, adaptation, and the power of comparison to understand the natural world.

Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear

Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Rob Bolster

Cover of Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark

Teacher's Guide

Comparing and contrasting real scientific facts can help us understand and appreciate the natural world, even when we're having fun imagining hypothetical scenarios.

R WHO WOULD WIN
Real Story·Nature's power and diversity: every animal has unique strengths shaped by evolution for survival.

Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark

Jerry Pallotta, illustrated by Rob Bolster

Cover of Let's Go for a Drive!
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

Plans don't always work out, but being with a good friend makes any adventure worthwhile.

E WILLEMS
Easy Reader·PreK-2·Friendship & Patience

Let's Go for a Drive!

Mo Willems

Cover of Leonardo, the Terrible Monster
PreK-2

Teacher's Guide

Being kind and a good friend matters more than living up to what others expect of you.

P WILLEMS
Picture Book·PreK-2·Friendship & Kindness

Leonardo, the Terrible Monster

Mo Willems

Cover of One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel
4-7

Teacher's Guide

Understanding where we come from helps us understand who we are — even when the truth is complicated.

GN WILLIAMS-GARCIA
Graphic Novel·4-7·Identity & Belonging

One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel

Rita Williams-Garcia

Cover of Bitsy Bat, School Star
PK-2

Teacher's Guide

Everyone has a special light to share — our differences make the classroom brighter.

P WINDNESS
Picture Book·PK-2·Belonging & Courage

Bitsy Bat, School Star

Kaz Windness

Cover of Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution
2-5

Teacher's Guide

One scientist's curiosity about tiny things changed how the world understands and protects water.

R WINTERBOTTOM
Real Story·2-5·Science & Environmental Activism

Magic in a Drop of Water: How Ruth Patrick Taught the World about Water Pollution

Julie Winterbottom

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X YA BRUZAS
YA,

The Broken Edge of the World,

Alena Bruzas,