Collection: Junior Picture Books

Sisters can be sporty, creative, big, small, old or brand new -- sometimes, they can be annoying, too! But though you might get into scraps, when you need some love and care, sisters can be the very best at making things better.

Anyone who's ever been underestimated or overshadowed will find inspiration in this empowering new picture book from Meena Harris, New York Times-bestselling author of Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, which is based on a true story about her aunt, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and her mother, Ma...

"It begins with a tiny seed growing inside a suitcase. With Amira's care, the tiny seed starts to sprout. Find out what happens when kindness flourishes . . . Amira's Suitcase is a gentle, thought-provoking tale about friendship and hope." -- Back cover.

"As a second-generation migrant, 6-year-old Shreya's life tilts between her life at home and the outside world. While her love for family lifts her up, her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that her mother's sari attracts. Searching for balance, Shreya asks questions about her culture. B...

"Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks everyone to make their own dragon, Amy feels stuck. Her first dragon has a long, wingless body, staglike horn, and eagle claws, but her friends don't think it's a real dragon. Then she makes dragons like theirs, but none of them feels qui...

Amy is determined to make a perfect dumpling like her parents and grandmother do, but hers are always too empty, too full, or not pinched together properly.

Amy's class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to make Lin feel included, but she can't draw him out of his shell. Then she sees Lin chattering happily in Chinese with his family. The gears in her head start to turn, and a plan blossoms. Step one: invite Lin to her dumpling party...

Amy has always done things a certain way, but when her old horse gets ready to retire, Amy must find a fresh approach. With the help of some new friends, Amy discovers the power of teamwork and how to balance keeping the mail on time with having a lighter impact on the environment. A gripping fab...

"Ship heads out to sea leaving Tug behind in port. But despite being oceans apart, they remain connected by love. This warm hug of a story will offer comfort to anyone who's ever felt a little lonely or uncertain. For even if we can't see the ones we love, they're always in our hearts." -- Back c...

A mother tells her son about what she does all day while she is at work, and how she thinks of him and the similar things he must be doing at the same time.