Children's

A sweet and celebratory story of a family's first time at Pride

One day in June, Mommy, Mama, and Emily take the train into the city to watch the Rainbow Parade. The three of them love how all the people in the street are so loud, proud, and colorful, but when Mama suggests they join the parade, Emily feels nervous. Standing on the sidewalkis one thing, but walking in the parade? Surely that takes something special.
 
This joyful and affirming picture book about a family's first Pride parade, reminds all readers that sometimes pride takes practice and there's no "one way" to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change!
 
Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth’s climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You'll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects that climate change has on humans and animals across the world.
 
As well as discovering the effects of global warming, you'll discover practical ways we can work together to solve it, from using renewable energy to swapping meat for vegetables in our diet.
 
With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband and Mike Love, The Story of Climate Change will give you all the information you need, and will inspire you to do your part to fight the climate emergency!

By: Jon Scieszka (Author), Lane Smith (Illustrator), 1996, Children's Book, Picture Book

THE MODERN CLASSIC WITH OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD • The Big Bad Wolf tells his side in this fractured fairy tale, brought to life with irreverent storytelling and artwork that “older kids (and adults) will find very funny” (School Library Journal).

A New York Times Best Book of the Year • American Booksellers Association Picture Book Hall of Fame • Society of Illustrators Silver Medal • New York Public Library 100 Great Children’s Books for 100 Years • An American Library Association Notable Book

You may think you know the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf—but only one person knows the real story. That person is A. Wolf. His tale starts with a birthday cake for his dear old granny, a bad head cold . . . and a bad reputation. It ends in the Big House: the Pig Pen. What really happened when A. Wolf was at the door? Was it an historic pig out or a Mother Goose frame-up? You read it. You decide.

Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith combine their talents for droll tales and provocative reporting to bring the true story of this much maligned figure to the public. Big and Bad? Could be. Hilarious? Of course.

There’s so much more to Christmas than just getting presents. Celebrate all the ways you can be generous and kind in Twelve Days of Kindness, by the creator of best-selling Kindness Makes Us Strong.
 
Whether it’s making a card, sharing freshly baked cookies or sprinkling sparkly cheer, there are many kind ways to brighten someone else’s day during Christmas. Explore some of the simple ways you can spread kindness with this uplifting story by award-winning illustrator Sophie Beer.
 
Featuring an inclusive range of families, parents and cultures, readers young and old will love seeing themselves and their communities gathered together. Sparkling with gold foil, this high-quality, hardback picture book will be plenty of fun for young readers!

The perfect picture book for:
·         Children aged 1-6 years 
·         Rainbow and queer families
·         Modern families re-thinking the way they celebrate Christmas
·         Gift-givers for pregnancy and baby showers
 
Explore more gorgeous Sophie Beer stories from Bright Light:
·         Love Makes a Family
·         Kindness Makes Us Strong
·         Change Starts with Us
·         You're Fabulous As You Are
·         How to Say Hello
·         Welcome, Little One
·         Mama Bear and Me
·         You're a Rainbow, Baby (coming soon!)

From #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl Raj Haldar comes a silly and irreverent new picture book all about sharing ideas

This is a book about dinosaurs. No it's not. Dinosaurs are not allowed.

Oh. This is now a book about avocados! Sorry. We deleted those too.

FINE. This book is about―nope! Forbidden!

Maybe you shouldn't even try reading this book…But what could possibly be inside?

Discover just what can happen when ideas are erased instead of expressed with this hilarious picture book romp that kids (and grown-ups) will want to read over and over again.

This Book Is Banned is a funny, engaging book perfect for

* Families to read aloud with kids of all ages
* Parents eager to share a laugh while addressing meaningful themes
* Educators looking for an entertaining resource to discuss important issues
* Readers with a penchant for humor, vibrant illustrations, and thoughtful content

By: Kathryn Rae Zeigler (Author), Todd William Zeigler (Editor), Mimi Beane Zeigler (Illustrator), 2024, Paperback, Children's Book (The Spectrum Series Books)

Meet Tiffany Epiphany, our first friend in The Spectrum Series; books full of love featuring characters who celebratethe gifts, challenges and achievements of children with autism.

Tiffany is very lucky because she gets to see the world in a unique way. Through her adventures Tiffany shows her family and friends just how big and beautiful her world truly is. 

Sharing Tiffany's stories, and the stories of people in her neighborhood, can help start conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit www.thespectrumseriesbooks.com for more adventures with Tiffany and her neighborhood of friends.

Upon her daughter's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in 2018, Kathryn was inspired to create Tiffany Epiphany and eventually The Spectrum Series. Liza's sister Mimi lovingly illustrates the series in vivid color and expressive lines much like her little sister's sketches.

Kathryn and her husband Todd, editor and co-publisher, live in the Orlando, FL with their four amazing kids. Their family is excited for more children and families to see themselves represented and celebrated on the pages of these books, games, and resources.

By Joanna McClintick, 2022 Hardcover

Pride’s . . . a day that means “Together, we are strong!”

This joyful picture-book homage to a day of community and inclusion—and to the joys of anticipation—is also a comprehensive history. With bright, buoyant illustrations and lyrical, age-appropriate rhyme modeled on “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” it tackles difficult content such as the Stonewall Riots and the AIDS marches. On the night before Pride, families everywhere are preparing to partake. As one family packs snacks and makes signs, an older sibling shares the importance of the march with the newest member of the family. Reflecting on the day, the siblings agree that the best thing about Pride is getting to be yourself. Debut author Joanna McClintick and Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Juana Medina create a new classic that pays homage to the beauty of families of all compositions—and of all-inclusive love.

From acclaimed creators Jessica Young and Chelsea O’Byrne comes a heartening picture book about evolving families and enduring love.

Two parents, one me.

Are we still a family?

Living in two homes can be a big adjustment, but it can also present opportunities for growth. Jessica Young’s poignant story and Chelsea O’Byrne’s tender illustrations offer gentle reassurance to kids navigating separation or divorce and remind us that while families change, love is constant.

Introduce your little ones to wepa, or what is better known medically as ADHD, in both English and Spanish!

A 2023 Best Book for Kids, New York Public Library

Her mom thinks she is too messy; her teachers think she is too loud. But Abuela says that’s nonsense. Mia Emilia Lucia Renata simply has too much wepa! In this case, wepa is a metaphor for Mia's fire, her energy, or what is better known medically as ADHD, and how it's often misunderstood by family and loved ones.

Mia tries to bottle up her wepa, but no matter how hard she tries, she can’t contain it. With a bit of inspiration from Abuela and her friends, Mia discovers the perfect place to release her wepa. A place where her wepa is celebrated and isn’t too much.

Parents will celebrate the wepa behind this bilingual English-Spanish hardcover as it helps the reader develop an understanding of ADHD and how to encouarge little ones to feel connected with a supportive community.

What do you like?
How do you feel?
Who are you?

This brightly illustrated children's book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 5-8. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression and our identity. An interactive three-layered wheel included in the book is a simple, yet powerful, tool to clearly demonstrate the difference between our body, how we express ourselves through our clothes and hobbies, and our gender identity. Ideal for use in the classroom or at home, a short page-by-page guide for adults at the back of the book further explains the key concepts and identifies useful discussion points.

This is a one-of-a-kind resource for understanding and celebrating the gender diversity that surrounds us.

What was school like for Grandma? What was your Great Uncle's first job? What can we find out from old photos, documents and objects?

This inclusive introduction encourages young history detectives to discover more about the people, places and significant events within their own locality and family. It also provides a compact way for them to record all their findings. There are suggestions for questions to ask older members of the community and ideas for topics to explore from toys and games to clothes, hairstyles, food, transport and holidays in order to find out just how much things have changed within living memory.

A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

A board book bestseller – now in picture book!
    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No."
    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
    These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Illustrative art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

By: Corey Silverberg (Author), Fiona Smyth (Illustrator), Carolina De Robertis (Translator), 2017, Paperback, Picture Book

Álbum ilustrado en el que se explica a los niños de dónde vienen los niños y como son concebidos. ¿De dónde vienen los bebés?¿De dónde vengo yo?Dos preguntas que se hacen todos los niños en un momento determinado, sobre todo cuando está a punto de llegar un nuevo miembro a la familia.Escrito e ilustrado para incluir todo tipo de bebés, adultos y familias, este libro enseña qué es la concepción, la gestación y el nacimiento.Los padres encontrarán el espacio idóneo para educar a sus hijos sin tener que eludir su propia experiencia.