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A stirring tribute to Navajo Code Talker Teddy Draper Sr., who used his sacred language to help the US government during World War II and received a Purple Heart for his service.

Huddled in the trenches with fellow soldiers, Teddy Draper remembered how he had been forbidden to speak Navajo as a child...

When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can. Ten-year-old Lina is thrilled when she finds a sandal that fits her foot perfectly, until she sees that another girl has the matching shoe. But soon Lina and Feroza meet and decide that it is...

“A joy to read aloud.” —New York Times Book Review

Kondi is determined to make a galimoto—a toy vehicle made of wires. His brother laughs at the idea, but all day Kondi goes about gathering up the wire he needs. By nightfall, his wonderful galimoto is ready for the village children to play with in...

Now in paperback! As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow!

A relatable picture book for 5-8-years-olds with themes of moving, being the new kid, and making new friends—but especially for recent immigrants.

Isabella has recently...

¡Ahora en tapa blanda! Como si ser nueva en los Estados Unidos no fuera ya difícil, ¡el primer día de escuela de Isabella fue cancelado por la nieve!

Un libro ilustrado con el cual niños de 5 a 8 años se sentirán identificados con temas sobre mudarse, ser el niño nuevo y hacer nuevos amigos—en...

Young Roblay runs through his Somali village practicing for the big race, where only the fastest runners will be declared men. He turns for advice to his grandfather, who tells Roblay of the mighty Shabelle River, which is strong and swift like a cheetah. Roblay must capture that spirit if he is to...

Sasifi longs to ride a tap-tap, a truck that carries passengers and their belongings in rural Haiti.

How will Gregory find his way back to Dad? Swish-swoosh . . . Gregory draws a lion in the sand. "Don't go in the water, and don't leave Sandy," warns Dad. But the sandy lion grows a tail that gets longer and longer—and soon Gregory is lost on the beach. This wonderful read-aloud book brings to life...

As if being new to the United States wasn't hard enough, Isabella's first day of school is canceled due to snow!

Isabella has recently arrived from Colombia with her mother and abuela. She misses Papa, who is still in South America. It's her first day of school, her make-new-friends day, but when...