Scholastic Ocean Sunlight by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm

With breathtaking full-page images, Sibert Medal-winning photographer Nic Bishop introduces readers to a variety of beautiful and stealthy big cats. The rhythmic verse and repetitive emphasis on 'we' and 'our' encourages inclusive communities and the celebration of unity and diverse friendships all around the world. We’ve Got the Whole World in Our Hands by Rafael LópezĪward-winning illustrator Rafael López brings new life with his adaptation of 'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands' saluting the lives of all young people. Through perilous weather and river rushes, the canoe and her captain survive and maneuver their way down the river back home. In Cooper's flowing prose and stunning watercolor scenes, readers can follow along the trek as the woman and her canoe explore the wildlife, flora and fauna, and urban landscape at the river's edge. And when Grandfather comes to the end of his life, the family finds a meaningful new way for the battered, but much-loved little bag to continue its journey in the circle of life.

In a three-generation family, the bag is transporter of objects and keeper of memories. One Little Bag by Henry Coleįrom a tall tree growing in the forest - to the checkout counter at the grocery store - one little bag finds its way into the hands of a young boy on the eve of his first day of school.Īnd so begins an incredible journey of one little bag that is used and reused and reused again. Today we’re sharing some of our favorite books for young readers that help show just how beautiful Earth is and why it’s so important to keep it safe.

Every year on April 22, we celebrate Earth Day to show support for protecting and preserving our planet.

Scholastic Ocean Sunlight by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm