A terrible drought threatens your village, and the village priest insists that fate cannot be changed. But Pik, a brave young Maya ballplayer, refuses to watch his people suffer. To save his home, he does the unthinkable: he challenges the powerful Rain God to a high stakes game of pok-a-tok. This is a fierce and dangerous sport played with a heavy rubber ball, and Pik must use all his skill, courage, and cunning to outmaneuver a divine opponent. Accompanied by spectacular, intricate cut paper artwork that brings ancient Maya architecture and culture vividly to life, this original tale plunges you into a thrilling contest where the ultimate prize is rain. If Pik loses, the drought will destroy everything he loves. Does a single boy have what it takes to defy fate, defeat a god, and bring life giving water back to the thirsty land?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
A clever answer changes a poor man’s life when the king notices his wisdom and makes him treasurer. But the chief minister grows jealous and accuses the new treasurer of stealing, forcing him to defend his honesty in a dangerous situation. The Secret Room has the shape of a folktale, with a king, a false accusation, and a test of wit at its center. Young readers can follow the mystery of how an innocent person proves the truth, while Uri Shulevitz’s rich storytelling keeps the tale simple, thoughtful, and satisfying for early readers.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Walking into a massive factory completely filled with warm, sweet, melting chocolate is a dream come true. When George and his best friend stop at a factory store, George is absolutely fascinated by the giant machines making all the delicious candies.
He is supposed to quietly follow the tour guide, but George is much too curious for that. He wanders away from the group and sneaks onto the busy factory floor to investigate the incredible conveyor belts himself. Before long, his monkey business causes a hilarious disaster, and thousands of chocolates are zooming out of control!
You will laugh out loud as George scrambles to fix the sweet, sticky mess he created. Watch him use his speedy hands and smart thinking to work the assembly line, proving that even when things go terribly wrong, this dynamic little monkey always finds a way to save the candy and save the day.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
