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Words can bounce, leap, and sing, especially when they are written by E. E. Cummings. When he was a boy, he loved to play with language, breaking the rules of grammar and punctuation to create poems that looked and sounded completely new. He found enormous magic in the smallest details of life.
This true story invites you to explore the courageous and playful world of a poet who dared to be different. You will see how he turned his childhood curiosity into some of the most famous poems ever written. His journey is a wonderful reminder that it takes bravery to grow up and become who you really are, and that your own unique voice is always worth sharing.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
64 Pages
A boy wakes early to help his grandmother make a family rug, and the work begins long before the weaving. Together they wash the wool, dye it, and prepare the threads. Then comes the part that makes him nervous: tying the knots.
He wants every color and every movement to be perfect, but his hands do not move like his grandmother’s. As they work side by side, he begins to see that a rug is more than a pattern. It can hold memory, family, tradition, and love.
A Knot Is Not a Tangle is a lyrical picture book about Persian rug-making, patience, and the gentle truth that mistakes can become part of something beautiful.
6-8 Years
49 Pages
The school talent show is coming, and Jasmine Toguchi needs a talent fast.
Her friends already seem ready: yo-yos, dancing, piano. Jasmine can climb trees, make mochi, and create collages, but none of those feel quite right for the stage. Then her mom introduces her to taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, and Jasmine finally hears a beat that feels like hers.
Practicing is exciting, but Jasmine also wants to beat Maggie Milsap, who is sure she will have the best act. This funny, encouraging chapter book follows Jasmine as she learns a new skill and discovers that trying your best can matter more than being the best.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 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
Jasmine Toguchi is not ready for her trip to Japan to end.
In Kyoto, she has more to see, more to learn, and more time with Sophie and Obaachan. Her grandmother helps her slow down and notice the moment she is in, but Jasmine is already worrying about how far away Obaachan will feel once she returns to the United States.
So Jasmine makes a plan, complete with vegetable seeds, a pink flamingo, and plenty of love. This heartfelt chapter book blends humor, travel, gardening, and family connection as Jasmine looks for a way to carry part of her Japan visit home with her.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
86 Pages
The Strange Creatures of Mark Nagata
A box of bright Japanese monster toys can change everything.
When Mark Nagata was a child in California, a Christmas package from relatives in Japan opened his eyes to kaiju: strange, colorful creatures unlike any toys he had seen before. He gave them names, imagined battles, and filled his world with wild shapes, bold colors, and roaring possibilities.
This picture book biography follows Mark from a young artist who loved comics, movies, and monsters to a celebrated toy designer and painter whose kaiju creations are collected around the world. With lively energy and a strong sense of wonder, Monster Maker shows how childhood curiosity, cultural connection, and creative practice can grow into a one-of-a-kind art career.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
Get ready for a brand new adventure where big ideas and hard work take center stage! When you have a great plan, the most exciting thing you can do is put up a sign that says you are open for business. But running things on your own takes a lot of quick thinking and problem-solving. From figuring out what people want to handling unexpected surprises, every day brings a fun new challenge.
You will love seeing how creativity and teamwork can turn a simple idea into a huge success. This delightful story is perfect for anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own special project and learning how to make it grow. It is a wonderful celebration of imagination, hard work, and the exciting journey of being in charge of your very own business.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Meet Joseph, a clever man who loves his cozy overcoat very much. Over time, his favorite coat gets old, worn out, and full of holes. But Joseph is not the kind of person to just throw something away. When his coat becomes too shabby to wear, he finds a brilliant way to transform it into a smart new jacket. And when that jacket gets too worn out, he turns it into something else entirely. Through clever cutouts on every page, you get to guess what Joseph will create next from his shrinking pieces of fabric. You will follow along with his cheerful journey and discover the wonderful lesson that you can always make something beautiful and useful, even when it seems like you have almost nothing left.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Get ready to throw the messiest, most hilarious celebration ever. When you decide to host a party for all your favorite toys, things do not always go exactly as planned. Join the fun as the toys get a very special feast made of everything found in the kitchen. You will see what happens when water, flour, and a lot of imagination mix together in a giant bowl. This story is filled with funny moments and simple words that are perfect for practicing your reading. Follow Biff, Chip, and Kipper as they create a huge mess and try to clean it up before anyone finds out. You will love seeing the silly expressions on the toys' faces as they join in the sticky, gooey fun.
6-8 Years
20 Pages
Mary Ann has found the perfect spot for a whole day of messy fun. With a little bit of water and a lot of dirt, she sets to work creating her very own miniature world made entirely out of mud.
She carefully shapes mud mountains, builds a little mud town, and even sculpts her own mud people to live inside of it. This simple, joyful story captures the universal childhood thrill of getting your hands dirty and letting your imagination run wild outside. You will love watching Mary Ann spend hours perfecting her slippery, gloppy creations in the warm sun. It is a wonderful celebration of outdoor play and the quiet satisfaction of a long, messy afternoon before it is finally time to wash up and head inside.
6-8 Years
High above the clouds, hidden away in a spectacular floating factory, a team of brilliant winged artists is hard at work. Their job is incredibly important: they invent every single kind of animal that will ever live down on Earth. In the busy drawing room, one artist who is feeling a little bit out of practice decides to create a brand new creature. He wants to draw something fierce, majestic, and completely unforgettable. He decides to call it a lion. But drawing a masterpiece is not easy on the first try. He experiments with different colors, strange shapes, and funny features, asking the other artists for their opinions. Some of his early sketches look absolutely ridiculous! Through trial, error, and a lot of humorous mistakes, the determined artist slowly refines his design until he finally perfects the roaring, golden king of the beasts. This wonderfully creative and funny tale celebrates the magic of art and imagination.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
Old clothes are not boring when they carry stories. A hand-me-down shirt, an outgrown dress, or a not-quite-new hat might have history, mystery, and a whole new life waiting in it. In this cheerful rhyming picture book, a child celebrates the fun of wearing clothes that once belonged to someone else and imagining where they have been before. Mary Ann Hoberman’s bouncy poem turns hand-me-downs into a source of pride, creativity, and play, while Patrice Barton’s warm illustrations show children dressing up, making things, and enjoying what others might overlook. Bright, resourceful, and full of read-aloud rhythm, I Like Old Clothes is a joyful choice for readers who love imaginative play, family sharing, and finding treasure in everyday things.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
