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Picture Books and Fiction Fall 25 (57 series)

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Faiza wants to win the biggest boxing tournament in town. When the odds are stacked against her, will she be able to achieve her dream without the presence of her biggest supporter? Life in hilly northern India is not easy. Every day, Faiza has to scale the mountains to reach her school or to fetch water from the stream. Faiza doesn't have many friends or relatives who believe in her, but her dream of being a world champion boxer and the support of her only parent, her dad, and her grandma keeps

Fearless Storyteller, The

When a young girl's father is scared of the unicorns in her book, she hides it to protect him. At the next bedtime, she selects a book about giraffes, which are much less scary. Right? Wrong! After her dad helps her overcome a fear of her own, he reveals that he is scared of the words in her books, not the animals. Together the father and daughter use positive visualizations to overcome their fears. Based on Cassie Silva's own experience growing up with an ESL (English as a second language) pare

First Blade of Sweetgrass, The: A Native American Story

Musquon must overcome her impatience while learning to distinguish sweetgrass from other salt marsh grasses, but slowly the spirit and peace of her surroundings speak to her, and she gathers sweetgrass as her ancestors have done for centuries, leaving the first blade she sees to grow for future generations. This sweet, authentic story from a Maliseet mother and her Passamaquoddy husband includes backmatter about traditional basket making and a Wabanaki glossary.

Food for Thought

These delicious picture books use endearing anthropomorphic foods rendered in bright illustrations to help children with common anxiety issues. Fantastically foodie and pun-fully delicious, these books help little ones understand common thinking mistakes and how unhelpful self-talk can get in the way of feeling strong and confident and able to get through rough spots in their day.

Ghost Says Meow!: A Halloween Story

Halloween is here, and the night is alive with spooky sounds! Skeletons clatter, bats shriek, and one little ghost says -MeowR? With enchanting rhymes supported by charming illustrations, this delightful story teaches little ones the joy that can come from being themselves while encouraging them to find inspiration in the unconventional.

Girl Who Couldn't Lie, The

Priya lies a lot. She tells her friends everything3s fine at home when in reality, her parents argue constantly. She tells her parents everything3s great at school even though Katie Wong3s bullying her. She tells her gymnastics coach she3ll happily do whatever it takes to win the upcoming championship, despite being secretly sick of the constant training. She figures this is the only way to avoid disappointing or upsetting others. Priya3s grandmother, who died a year ago, was the only person who

Goose Egg Island

This lyrical, richly illustrated story gives readers an engaging glimpse into the life cycle of Canada geese. On a chilly spring day, Goose and Gander flap down toward a little island just beginning to thaw out after a long winter. It is here that they will build a nest, lay eggs, and wait. And wait. And...wait. For the goslings to arrive. During all that waiting--through sun and snow, day and night--Goose keeps their eggs warm, while Gander protects the little island.

Great Zoo Hullabaloo!, The

When Jess and Jack opened the gates to the Zoo, it was strangely deserted. Nobody said BOO! Can Jess and Jack discover the mystery of the missing animals? This magical picture book by award-winning author Mark Carthew, brought to life by Anil Tortop's illustrations, evokes the spirit of adventure in enchanting rhyme.

Gus Hearts the Bus

A story about finding your passion--and jumping aboard! Do you know that feeling when you discover something amazing? Gus has that feeling. When Gus and his family go on an outing and take the city bus to get there, Gus realizes he LOVES the bus. And from that moment on, Gus learns everything he can about buses and tries to turn every outing into a bus outing. Finally Gus gets the chance to ride a bus in The Big City--and gets the chance to show off what he knows.

Home for a While

Calvin is in foster care, and he wants to trust someone, anyone, but is afraid to open his heart. He has lived in a lot of houses, but he still hasn't found his home. When he moves in with Maggie, she shows him respect, offers him kindness, and makes him see things in himself that he's never noticed before. Maybe this isn't just another house, maybe this is a place Calvin can call home, for a while.

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