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Japan

Jessica Dean (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9781624969188

In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of Japan. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry.

Foods from Nigeria

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885691

Introduces readers to the flavors of Nigeria. An introductory overview of Nigeria explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Nigerian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Ukraine

Mary Shaw (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885707

Introduces readers to the flavors of Ukraine. An introductory overview of Ukraine explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Ukrainian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from India

Mary Shaw (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885660

Introduces readers to the flavors of India. An introductory overview of India explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Indian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Italy

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885677

Introduces readers to the flavors of Italy. An introductory overview of Italy explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Italian cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Mexico

Golriz Golkar (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885684

Introduces readers to the flavors of Mexico. An introductory overview of Mexico explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Mexican cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Germany

K. A. Hale (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885653

Introduces readers to the flavors of Germany. An introductory overview of Germany explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from German cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from Cuba

Marne Ventura (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885646

Introduces readers to the flavors of Cuba. An introductory overview of Cuba explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Cuban cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Foods from China

Rachel Kehoe (author)

Publisher: The Child's World ISBN: 9781503885639

Introduces readers to the flavors of China. An introductory overview of China explains the country's geography and culture, and the remaining chapters highlight three iconic dishes from Chinese cuisine. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, questions to inspire further thought, a simple, family-friendly recipe for one of the featured foods, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Celebrations Around the World

Joanna Brundle (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889969143

All over the world, people love to celebrate! Whether it is a religious festival or a family event, there are many celebrations and traditions to discover. Celebrations Around the World is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Diverse and Different

Rod Barkman (author)

Publisher: Jump Library ISBN: 9798889968726

We are all different and that's amazing! It's something we should celebrate and enjoy. Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone is amazing in their own way. The grapheme /i/ is featured in this title. Diverse and Different is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction.

Dancing the Tinikling

Bobbie Peyton (author) Diobelle Cerna (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935491

"Jojo, come dance!" Lola calls, inviting him to leap between the clapping and slapping bamboo poles and dance the tinikling with her. Whirling, twirling, and singing in Tagalog, Jojo tries but trips. Lola dances between the two poles easily, the same way she dances between their American and Filipino cultures--Jojo knows that dance! And finally, spinning and hopping to the rhythm of his life, he's dancing the tinikling! Part of the Own Voices, Own Stories Collection.

La Mariachi

Isabel Estrada (author) Addy Rivera Sonda (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935484

Tuchi longs to join in and play with the school's mariachi band, but it's the 1970s and in her community, mariachi is only for the boys. Still she hopes--and wishes on Señora Luna. When Tuchi stumbles across her nana's guitarrón, Nana teaches her to play in secret. The music rumbles inside Tuchi like desert thunder. Will Tuchi be ready for the big audition? And will Señora Luna help Tuchi make her wish come true?

Who Am I?

Julie Buchholtz (author) Aliya Ghare (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668908334

"Who am I?" a young girl asks her mom as she snuggles close. "You are the fire that burns and the eagle that soars. You are the oak tree and the wild rose," says momma. Written from an Indigenous perspective, Who Am I? tells the story of how we are all connected to our ancestors, our past and future, and the Earth--and how it is everyone's duty to fend off darkness, connect to the past, offer safety and shelter, and color the world with beauty. An Own Voices, Own Stories Grand Prize winner.

A Family Like Ours

Frank Murphy, Alice Lee (author) Kayla Harren (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668908457

Everyone's family is unique--and good! From sprawling extended families and close-knit units to adopted and chosen families, A Family Like Ours celebrates all those important connections we build over the years. Regardless of what yours looks like, family is a place for support, safety, growth, and inspiration. What is special, surprising, or sensational about your family?

Do Not Eat This Book! Fun with Jewish Foods & Festivals

Beth Kander (author) Mike Moran (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935453

With a little Yiddish and a lot of humor mixed in, this bubbly read-aloud picture book about holiday foods and traditions emphasizes the joy of the Jewish experience. Rhyming text takes readers through Jewish holidays, including Tu B'Shevat, Purim, and Chanukah, and their related special dishes. Colorful artwork brings the mouthwatering foods to the page and the table. But no matter how delicious the foods look, do not eat this book! Back matter includes a glossary describing each holiday, along with easy, kid-friendly recipes for the featured dishes, kitchen-tested by the author and her family.

A Song So Black, So Proud!

R.J. Owens (author) Keisha Okafor (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668935439

Written on a napkin and released just months after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the song "Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)" became an anthem and rallying cry for the civil rights movement, as well as a celebration of Black culture and community. The song was penned in 1968 by singer James Brown in response to the rising racial tensions throughout the United States. Now, in first-person lyrical text, the iconic song speaks for itself, narrating the elements and moments that inspired its creation. The song continues to inspire and resonate today. It's been covered by artists like Usher and anchored Spotify's Black Lives Matter playlist. Readers of all ages will be encouraged to lift their own voices in a celebration of Black pride and identity.

Wishes of the World

Melissa Stiveson (author) Khoa Le (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781668908051

One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes of the World learns the answer to that question from children from the United States to Japan, from Thailand to Guatemala, showing readers that hope and wishes are universal even as we make our wishes in unique ways.

Muddy Waters

Joyce Markovics (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931851

Muddy Waters explores how Muddy Waters made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, his rise to fame with his music, and his lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts.

Loved Ones with Down Syndrome

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931363

Loved Ones With Down Syndrome covers the basics of Down syndrome, what people with Down syndrome might experience, loving someone with Down syndrome, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with Chronic Illness

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931349

Loved Ones With Chronic Illness covers the basics of chronic illness, what people with chronic illness might experience, loving someone with chronic illness, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with Depression

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931356

Loved Ones With Depression covers the basics of depression, what people with depression might experience, loving someone with depression, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with a Physical Disability

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931370

Loved Ones With a Physical Disability covers the basics of a physical disability, what people with a physical disability might experience, loving someone with a physical disability, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with Autism

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931325

Loved Ones With Autism covers the basics of autism, what people with autism might experience, loving someone with autism, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.

Loved Ones with Cancer

AnneMarie McClain, Lacey Hilliard (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931332

Loved Ones With Cancer covers the basics of cancer, what people with cancer might experience, loving someone with cancer, and showing love for others and yourself. Loved Ones With explores what it's like to watch loved ones go through unique and often difficult circumstances. Written in kid-friendly language, this social-emotional learning series supports readers' empathetic understanding of these experiences not only for their loved ones, but also for themselves.