It is Grandpa’s sage advice that helps Gus overcome his fear and play the best game of basketball he can. Gus learns to play on the court just like when he practices in Grandpa’s driveway. The gentle tone of the story is reflected in the illustrations to tell a tale that rings true. (Look for other Gus and Grandpa stories by Claudia Mills.)
Gus and Grandpa at Basketball
Evocative poems explore a rainbow of color and emotion in vivid language, satisfying rhythm and handsome illustrations.
Hailstones and Halibut Bones: Adventures in Color
Halloween
Hands-on Science
Harriet and the Promised Land
Harriet Spies Again
Harry knows that a terrible two-headed monster lives in his basement. So when his mother doesn’t return from a trip downstairs, Harry swallows his trepidations and goes down to rescue her. But when he confronts the monster face-to-face, it literally diminishes in size and eventually leaves Harry’s house forever. Humorous illustrations use black line and limited color to depict Harry overcoming a once fierce (but softly edged) monster.
Harry and the Terrible Whatzit
Parades are part of the fun of any Fourth of July celebration. Young readers are invited to join the fun of this down-home parade, told with a jaunty rhythm and rhyme. Animated illustrations literally parade across the pages to a sparkling conclusion.
Hats Off for the Fourth of July
There are no other kids on Henry’s block so his parents agree that a dog to play with will ease Henry’s loneliness. This is the start of an unforgettable friendship between a boy and a big pooch named Mudge.
Henry and Mudge: The First Book
Hondo and Fabian
When Mimi the Swan sees ballet practice from the window of the Paris Opera House, she becomes obsessed with ballet. Though she tries to attend a performance, she is not allowed into the opera house. She finally follows a tardy dancer into the theater and gets her big break: Mimi becomes the star in none other than “Swan Lake!” The wry humor is conveyed in both text and witty illustrations in this appealing, comical story.
Honk! The Story of a Prima Swanerina
Hooray, A Piñata!
When an American sailor meets a Japanese woman, they both try in secret to learn the other’s way of eating. Their courtship and growing love culminates in marriage. This realistic family story explores cultural similarities and differences and is told with humor and honesty by the couple’s daughter.
How My Parents Learned to Eat
Celebrate America’s birthday with a family in a small town. Animated and often funny illustrations and verse present this special day’s activities starting with a read, white, and blue breakfast and culminating with fireworks.
Hurray for the Fourth of July
Invisible Kingdoms: Jewish Tales of Angels, Spirits and Demons
In this cumulative tale, Jack plants, tends and harvests his garden. Not only will readers follow Jack’s activities, they’ll learn about gardens and gardening in this informative and animated book through text and highly detailed and well-labeled illustrations. (The author’s background as a science teacher is pleasantly evident.)
Jack’s Garden
Jazzy in the Jungle
Jethro Byrd: Fairy Child
Jewish Holidays All Year Round: A Family Treasury
Johnny Appleseed
Journey to the River Sea
“This old man / He played one”: Applying paper-engineering wizardry to the traditional counting rhyme, the Caldecott Medal winner creates a ravishing variation on the pull-the-tab title.
Knick-Knack Paddywack
Her parents are receptive to Kate’s suggestion, “Let’s get a pup!” and head to the shelter. They bring home a puppy, but ultimately return to add Rosey, an older dog, to their family. Line and wash illustrations depict a very contemporary and loving family with wit and compassion.
Let’s Get a Pup! Said Kate
Peter finds a special way to invite Amy, the only girl and a singular friend, to his birthday party. But the wind catches his letter just as he puts it in the mailbox. Keats’ well-liked character (first introduced in A Snowy Day) is back for another everyday drama.