When the great clock strikes midnight and the museum guards are not looking, a tiny adventurer goes to work. Plucky little mouse Dakota Crumb sneaks through the grand halls with her tiny sack and a secret treasure map. She is on a thrilling hunt for spectacular artifacts, like the famous Purple Jewel of Cairo, which is actually a sparkly gumdrop left behind in an exhibit.
Dakota carefully avoids danger to gather these amazing finds. By day, she displays her wonderful collection in her very own Mousehole Museum for all her tiny creature friends to see. You can join the expedition and search the shadows for hidden objects yourself. This gently suspenseful tale invites you to explore the wondrous world that comes alive long after the lights go out.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites
Niki Nakayama's story is served in thirteen unforgettable bites.
As a child, Niki experimented with food and flavors. As she grew older, she followed her dream of becoming a chef, even when people told her that women did not belong at the highest levels of Japanese cuisine. Instead of giving up, Niki kept learning, creating, and letting her food speak for itself.
Structured like a kaiseki meal, this picture book biography introduces readers to the Japanese American chef behind the celebrated Los Angeles restaurant n/naka. From childhood kitchen moments to bold professional choices, Niki Nakayama: A Chef's Tale in 13 Bites is an inspiring true story about creativity, persistence, culture, and the courage to make your own path.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
21 Pages
