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Author Beth Anderson and illustrator S.D. Schindler bring to life the famous first son who coped with a disability and other challenges while showing compassion, intelligence, and wisdom beyond his years in their new nonfiction picture book.

Giving all children the opportunity to see themselves and their world authentically represented in books is key to their personal and academic development.

Critics describe Glaser’s hit children’s series The Vanderbeekers as “pitch perfect” and “utterly enchanting.” In the latest adventure, this biracial family is on a mission to find the perfect way to celebrate their Papa’s fortieth birthday.

Kids explore one of Earth’s most precious resources in this delightful new publication from Barefoot Books. Tales by international storytellers are sprinkled through the book, highlighting the variety of ways in which global cultures value water.

Educators are keenly aware of the need for emotional support for children as they return to in-person schooling. In fact, many teachers feel that social and emotional learning comes first.

Audiobooks help engage children who struggle with reading or who are reluctant readers. What’s more, children can listen to more complex texts than they can read on their own, thus exposing them to a broader range of stories while helping them develop vocabulary, listening, and literacy skills.

As publishers of nonfiction books for children, we are constantly striving to create books that kids can enjoy while having educational value. We want to publish books that count! It can be a challenging task. Many times, it is hard to find the perfect balance between a book that both kids and educators will embrace.

Distance learning has deprived kids of social interaction, in-person connection with their teachers, close collaboration with their peers, and the face-to-face sharing of emotions. The full impact these deprivations will have on kids’ mental and emotional health remains to be seen.

After a full year of distance, hybrid, and just plain different learning, the “COVID slide,” pandemic-related learning loss, is trumping the usual concerns about the “summer slide.”