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Snook, a small rat terrier, happily lives and works with his monk friend on their isolated island sanctuary until separated by a storm.
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This bilingual picture book tells the story of Sotomayor's childhood in the Bronx, her time at Princeton, and her confirmation on the Supreme Court, with a special focus on her mother's unwavering support throughout her life.
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When Sumi arrives at her big new school, she thinks that it is a lonely, scary, and mean place. Throughout the day, however, little things begin to change her mind and give her hope.
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Ellie and her brother accompany their pilot father in his airplane to an air show where they see a host of airplanes; Ellie even gets to ride in a stunt plane.
A blue boy leaves his blue homeland to travel. Though he finds mono-colored places, it is the multihued place that he likes best but discovers there is no blue — until he contributes it.
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A series of rhymes describes one child's school year from "school fever" before classes start to the realization that a lot has been learned over the months before summer vacation. Bold lines and bright color add texture and humor to the poems.
Sixteen-year-old November has just lost her boyfriend Josh in an unfortunate accident. She also found out that she is pregnant with his baby.
Celeste has been looking forward to the long summer ahead of her — helping out at her parent's resort and spending time with her boyfriend, Travis, who also works there. Everything is going perfectly until Nick arrives.
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As Ramadan approaches, Leena is ready to fast with her family. Then she receives an invitation for a classmate's party on the same day of a special family meal to break the fast.
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It is the first day of Ramadan, but everyone tells Magid he is too young to fast. "You will fast when you are older," says his grandfather. When Magid decides he is ready, he keeps his decision a secret from his family — but were they right after all?