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Chupacabra Charlie es un chupacabras de diez años educado, guapo e inusualmente alto que anhela la aventura más allá de los límites de México, pero no muy al norte. Poco sabe Charlie cuando se hace amigo de una joven humana, Lupe, que juntos, con solo algunas quesadillas de tocino y algunas latas de Jumex, encontrarán más aventuras de las que podrían manejar. En el camino, se encuentrarán con personas extrañas y peligros inesperados en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México que ponen a prueba su valentía. ¿Podrán Charlie y Lupe regresar sanos y salvos a casa?

The true story of a Midwestern “town” created with leaves, sticks, and children’s imaginations

Leaf Town suddenly springs up. One day the clearing outside the school is empty, and the next it’s a bustling town complete with a hotel, shop, and mayor. Children gather and find treasures everywhere: feathers, acorns, lost rings, an old medal, and plenty of leaves and pine needles. They even uncover a silver skeleton key in the muddy banks of a nearby creek and proclaim it the heart of Leaf Town. As the town grows, it attracts the attention of the kids up the street, and a colossal fight threatens to destroy everything that was built. But the heart of Leaf Town is saved, and the kids rally to rebuild their city together, expanding to welcome the neighboring kids as well as all sorts of birds and animals. They hang a sign, Leaf Town Forever, and pass the key to the next generation of children who will look after their beloved town.

Based on a true story, Leaf Town Forever is the gentle tale of a town created by children with vivid imaginations. The timeless and universal saga, written in haiku, reminds both kids and adults that some dreams are worth protecting. Unfurling over the cycle of seasons, this is the story of an enchanting place full of tenacity and hope, creativity and fun—a connection to the natural world within reach for us all if we unite to make and maintain it.

Shakur encounters a series of colorful shapes — red circles, green rectangles, purple stars, and more. As he tries to identify each color and shape, and then think of an object that is the same color, he experiences a range of emotions. He feels frustrated when he makes mistakes, but with perseverance and encouragement, he triumphs over the challenges. Children will share in Shakur’s feeling of accomplishment as they learn their colors and shapes alongside him.

About the Shakur Series:
The Shakur Series features Black deaf characters who use American Sign Language, offering a unique and inclusive reading experience for children. The vibrant illustrations showcase a signing family and will captivate young minds, while the engaging text reinforces learning. These charming board books contain positive messages and practical lessons, support early childhood development, and encourage children to explore the world with Shakur. This series honors and celebrates Black deaf experiences through everyday adventures that will resonate with young children and their families.

Published in partnership with The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center.

Grandma is coming to visit! Grandma shows Hwa how to garden and how to make tofu from soybeans with a little bit of magic. Hwa helps Grandma in the garden, and then the whole family eats the yummy dishes that Grandma and Hwa made with love.

Min and his Dad go camping and have an adventure in nature! First, they set up their tent, and then they explore together. They learn how to respect nature by not disturbing things they find. As it gets dark, they use a map to find their way back, and then they build a campfire and look at the stars. They realize that they are part of the wonderful world around them and promise to explore nature again soon.

Min asks his parents whether or not he can be an artist. Mom helps him draw and mix colors to paint. Dad shows Min how to preserve memories by taking pictures with his camera. Then Min has a fun idea for the family: let's make an imaginary world! They create together, and Min learns that creating things makes him an artist. When he grows up, he can be anything he wants!

At playtime, Hwa really wants to play with the other children, but she also wants all the fun things for herself! This makes the other children sad because they can't play too. When a friend shares with Hwa, Hwa learns that sharing can be sweet. She starts to share too. Everyone plays together, makes friends, and has fun as they learn signs together.

At bedtime, Dad reads Min and Hwa a story about the Moon and the Sun. They wish upon a shooting star, and the stars come to their window! Min becomes the bright Sun, but Hwa is afraid of the dark. After learning about a firefly, she becomes the gentle Moon who shines at night. Just like the Korean folktale the author learned as a child, the Moon and Sun take turns lighting up the world.

A charming children’s book about the return of traditional dancing to one Yup’ik village, Lucy’s Dance tells the story of a little girl who is determined to help her grandfather demonstrate for the people of the town the beauty and complexity of old-style dancing. Threaded through the story are accounts of Yup’ik arts such as drumming, singing, and storytelling through dance, all brought to life with beautiful, full-color illustrations.

A charming children’s book about the return of traditional dancing to one Yup’ik village, Lugiim Yuraa (Lucy’s Dance), written in the Yup'ik language, tells the story of a little girl who is determined to help her grandfather demonstrate for the people of the town the beauty and complexity of old-style dancing. Threaded through the story are accounts of Yup’ik arts such as drumming, singing, and storytelling through dance, all brought to life with beautiful, full-color illustrations.