A monk leads a simple life. He studies his books late into the evening and searches for truth in their pages. His cat, Pangur, leads a simple life, too, chasing prey in the darkness. As night turns to dawn, Pangur leads his companion to the truth he has been seeking. Ages 4-8

Six days a week, slaves labor from sunup to sundown and beyond, but on Sunday afternoons, they gather with free blacks at Congo Square outside New Orleans, free from oppression. Includes foreword about Congo Square by Freddi Williams Evans, glossary, and historical notes.  Ages 5-9

The story of the tree outside of Anne Frank’s window.  Ages 5-8

On her way to Grandma’s house, Little Red meets a wolf. Which might scare some little girls. But not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is up to, and she’s not going to let him get away with it.  Ages 4-7

An illustrated nonfiction book about the polar bear, that explores polar bear bodies, habits, and habitats.  Ages 4-8

Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side.  Ages 6-9

Lord Cat lives a lavish lifestyle until drought strikes Hunger Mountain, but when he goes to seek sustenance, he finds much more than food.  Ages 4-8

A picture book inspired by the true story of how the first international flight was an Englishman and a French man who rode in a balloon across the English Channel.  Ages 4-8

A glimpse into the boyhood of Civil Rights leader John Lewis who grew up to be a member of the Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, and demonstrator on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama and is now a Georgia congressman.  Ages 5-8

When they find a dead bird, a group of children buries it in the woods, sings a song to it, and puts flowers on the grave.  Ages 4-8