Simon thinks every challenge is simple. Growl like a dog? Simple. Stretch like a cat? Simple. Jump like a horse? Simple. Then a tiger appears, and suddenly the dares become much more dangerous. With each new test, Simon has to do more than show off. He has to think quickly, stay calm, and use his wits before the tiger decides that the easiest thing to do is eat him. Mary Ann Hoberman’s spare, lively text gives this picture book the feel of a folktale, with repetition that makes it fun to read aloud and suspense that builds page by page. Meilo So’s expressive illustrations bring energy and elegance to Simon’s encounters with the animals. It’s Simple, Said Simon is a clever, funny story about confidence, danger, and outsmarting a very hungry opponent.
6-8 Years
78 Pages
A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles
Viv is struggling to find her place after moving to a brand new home and a new school near the ocean. Everything feels different and a little lonely, until she discovers something amazing happening right on the beach.
Loggerhead sea turtles are trying to make their way to the ocean, but the bright city lights are steering them in the wrong direction. Realizing these tiny creatures need immediate help, Viv knows she cannot save them all by herself.
She decides to take action and begins rallying her classmates, teachers, and neighbors to join her cause. Together, they form a powerful team dedicated to protecting the baby turtles. This inspiring story shows how one young person with a big heart and a great idea can bring an entire community together to make a real difference in the world.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
48 Pages
