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Based on the spoken word poem of the same name, this picture book adaptation celebrates braids of all styles and the proud Black girls who wear them.

"An exquisite celebration of the richness of the African heritage behind braids, locs, cornrows and all manner of "crowning glory", from ancient times to present day."-- Provided by publisher.

Through a series of poems, children thank each person, from bus drivers to teachers, who helps make their school day possible.

"Dive into the world of key kindergarten subjects with this collection of short poems that explore all there is to love about numbers and math! With poems based around simple math concepts like addition and subtraction, sorting, and telling time, this is the perfect companion to D. J. Steinberg's Kindergarten, Here I Come! and How to Be Kind in Kindergarten"-- Provided by publisher.

A children's picture book featuring the poem "Goldfinches" by Mary Oliver, illustrated with mixed-media artwork by Melissa Sweet. The book presents Oliver's nature poetry in an illustrated format intended for young readers, highlighting observations of the natural world and the presence of birds such as the American goldfinch. The illustrations complement the text and emphasize themes of nature appreciation and attentive observation.

"In this glorious celebration of nature, three girls walk an old trail in search of a hidden pond, marveling at treasures they discover along the way--darting dragonflies, croaking bullfrogs, fluttering sycamore leaves, and more. Written in a unique poetic form called American cinquain, the story seamlessly weaves together an invitation to readers to immerse themselves in nature, while also bringing attention to this endangered ecosystem. The info-packed...

Animals pair up in these humorous rhymes.

A gorgeously illustrated centennial of Langston Hughes' first book of poetry, The Weary Blues, this picture book includes select poems paired with vibrant artwork by more than twenty talented Black illustrators, including award-winners Oge Mora, Frank Morrison, Janelle Washington, and more!Brought to new life by lively illustrations on every page, Melodies of The Weary Blues introduces Langston Hughes' intimate reflections on the Black experience...