When Piper outgrows her favorite sweater, she must find a way to save it in this comforting picture book perfect for every kid who has a lovey or favorite piece of clothing. Piper loves Purpa, her favorite purple sweater. She wears it everywhere--to the park, to birthday parties, and every occasion in between. But as Piper grows bigger and taller, Purpa does not, and soon Piper can't fit into Purpa anymore . . . though maybe she can find another way to keep her beloved sweater in her life. This reassuring story reminds us that growing up doesn't always mean leaving our favorites behind.

"Piper and Purpa Forever!" explores a common childhood dilemma: growing up and moving forward to new adventures in life sometimes entails leaving other things behind. Children love to hear that they have grown bigger, but don't like outgrowing their favorite things. In "Piper and Purpa Forever!," a young girl named Piper holds fast to her favorite possession, a purple sweater that she began calling Purpa when she was just two years old. When Piper received the sweater as a hand-me-down from her cousin, it was far too big for her. However, she fell in love with the sweater and wore it everywhere for years. But eventually, Piper outgrew her favorite, and Purpa no longer was a comfortable fit. The day came when the sweater did not fit at all. Piper loved the sweater too much to give it away, but finally thought of the perfect solution to keep Purpa in her life. All children have had a favorite of some sort, be it a stuffed animal, blanket or item of clothing, so they will identify with Piper's dilemma and her creative solution. This lighthearted tale is geared to ages 3-7.

A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community.

Rhyming text and illustrations present the human desire to seek out the unknown and to learn as a result of it, from exploring the vast oceans, to charting the night sky, to venturing into unknown territories...to boldly go where no man has gone before!

At nineteen years old, Nicole C. Kear's biggest concern is choosing a major--until she walks into a doctor's office in midtown Manhattan and gets a life-changing diagnosis. She is going blind, courtesy of an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa, and has only a decade or so before Lights Out. Instead of making preparations as the doctor suggests, Kear decides to carpe diem and make the most of the vision she has left. She joins circus school, tears through boyfriends, travels the world, and through all these hi-jinks, she keeps her vision loss a secret. When Kear becomes a mother, just a few years shy of her vision's expiration date, she amends her carpe diem strategy, giving up recklessness in order to relish every moment with her kids. Her secret, though, is harder to surrender - and as her vision deteriorates, harder to keep hidden. As her world grows blurred, one thing becomes clear: no matter how hard she fights, she won't win the battle against blindness. But if she comes clean with her secret, and comes to terms with the loss, she can still win her happy ending. Told with humor and irreverence, Now I See You is an uplifting story about refusing to cower at life's curveballs, about the power of love to triumph over fear. But, at its core, it's a story about acceptance: facing the truths that just won't go away, and facing yourself, broken parts and all.

Natsumi is small but full of big exuberance, and puts her girl-power to good use when she discovers a Japanese tradition as energetic as she is. When Natsumi's family practices for their town's Japanese arts festival, Natsumi tries everything. But her stirring is way too vigorous for the tea ceremony, her dancing is just too imaginative, and flower arranging doesn't go any better. Can she find just the right way to put her exuberance to good use? This heartwarming tale about being true to yourself is perfect for readers who march to their own beat.

Follow the clues to reveal an unexpected surprise in this rhyming mystery read-aloud! Eyes wide with surprise and necks twisting to see, two owls whoo-hooted, Now who could that be? When a mysterious bird crashes into a tree, two curious owls--Cahoots and Whoodini--set out to investigate. They fly down to interview their barnyard friends, but after gathering all the clues, they're still stumped . . . until Whoodini overhears an unexpected hint. Clever clues, teamwork, and a delightful surprise ending await young detectives in this charming mystery

A hilarious cautionary tale that invites readers to experience the joys and frustrations of an unexpected gift--with a surprising solution. What would you do if your birthday wish came true--and now you had a tail? Cedric wishes for a tail on his birthday and is overjoyed when his wish comes true. Having a tail is great! Now Cedric can swing around on trees, help his mom clean up the house twice as fast, and even fight crime! As Cedric gets used to his new limb, though, he realizes that having a tail isn't everything he thought it would be . . . but can he ever go back to being a regular tail-less kid? In this hilarious cautionary tale, Amani Uduman and Agnès Ernoult invite readers to experience the joys and frustrations of an unexpected gift--with a surprising solution.

The Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat, who is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries. In a small Japanese village, a poor monk and his cat Tama live a simple life at the Kotoku Monastery. One day, a great storm passes through the village, and Tama is caught in the rain outside the temple. She waits under the eaves of a small shrine, cleaning her face and whiskers as best she can with her paw. A noble samurai is also passing through, and stops his horse under the cover of a large tree. But through the rain, what does he see? A cat with a raised paw, beckoning him forward? Curious, the samurai urges his horse forward. Just then, a bolt of lightning flashes and strikes the tree behind him, splitting it in two. The beckoning cat has saved his life. In his gratitude, the samurai brings riches to the small temple and the monk, who shares his wealth with the village. So goes the Japanese legend of Maneki Neko, the beckoning cat. And to this day, the cat with raised paw beckoning guests is a symbol of good luck and good fortune in many Asian countries.

In nineteenth-century New England, a young girl watches her baby brother learn to walk and talk while waiting for Papa's return from the sea after he joins the China trade and sails to foreign lands.