Annie M.G. Schmidt

Born May 20, 1911                              Passed away:  May 21, 1995 Meet the author:  Annie M.G. Schmidt  (Dutch author) https://www.canonvannederland.nl/en/anniemgschmidt “Children’s author Annie M.G. Schmidt is a legend in the Netherlands, and her...

Words to Make a Friend

A clever and innovative bilingual English/Japanese picture book about a Japanese girl and an American girl who prove you don’t need to speak the same language to understand each other. When a young Japanese girl moves into her new house, she is happy to see a...

Hope At Sea An Adventure Story

Hope doesn’t only want to listen to her father’s stories about his voyages at sea, she wants to be part of those stories. And so, unbeknownst to her parents, she stows away on her father’s 19th-century merchant vessel. But look… The wind has picked up and...

The Smart Cookie (The Food Group series)

Be a smart cookie—and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the...

Ghoulia and The Doomed Manor Book 4

Ghoulia and the Doomed Manor is the fourth book in this popular full-color chapter book series, a great fit for fans of Netflix’s Wednesday and all readers who enjoy a mix of humor, adventure, and a touch of the macabre! Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . .who...

Janjak and Freda Go to the Citadelle

Cousins Janjak and Freda travel with their godmother to visit one of Haiti’s most famous national treasures: the Citadelle. On their big adventure, they make a new friend who shows them everyone can use a helping hand. As they tour the famous fortress, they...

The Leaf Thief

A New York Times Bestseller! Perfect for fans of Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, The Leaf Thief is a funny picture book that teaches kids about autumn, adapting to change, and the seasons. Squirrel loves counting the leaves on his tree―red leaves, gold leaves,...