Brian Selznick

Have you ever felt like a crucial piece of your life is missing? For Ben and Rose, that feeling is all too real, even though they live fifty years apart. In 1977, Ben is reeling from the loss of his mother and longing for the father he has never known. When he discovers a mysterious clue hidden in his mother's room, he sets off on a desperate journey to New York City. Meanwhile, in 1927, Rose is isolated and dreaming of a famous actress whose life she carefully tracks in a scrapbook. A tempting newspaper headline pushes her to risk everything and run away to find the connection she craves. Told in a groundbreaking format, Ben's story unfolds through words while Rose's adventure is told entirely through stunning, detailed pictures. As you dive into this breathtaking mystery, you will watch these two independent quests weave back and forth. How their paths ultimately cross will surprise and challenge you. Get ready to experience a rich, complex, and beautiful tale about family, belonging, and the magic of discovery.

Have you ever wondered about the incredible journey a tiny seed takes to become a magnificent giant of the forest? Meet a small, brave seed who feels lost and completely unsure of its purpose in a vast, unpredictable world. When danger strikes, this little seed is sent on an epic adventure through time and nature. Along the way, it must learn about life, growth, and the amazing, invisible connections that link every living thing on Earth together. Surviving dinosaur stomps, meteor showers, and the challenges of the natural world requires an enormous amount of bravery. This beautifully illustrated adventure invites you to discover the wonders of nature and the quiet strength hiding inside even the smallest creations. From its humble beginnings to its destiny as a towering giant, this tale celebrates resilience, hope, and the power of finding your true place in the universe. Get ready for a captivating story that will change the way you look at the trees outside your window forever!

Long before museums were filled with massive fossil skeletons, nobody knew what a dinosaur actually looked like. Enter Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, a visionary Victorian artist who decided to bring these awe-inspiring ancient creatures back to life. Armed with science and an incredible imagination, he set out to build the world's very first life-sized dinosaur models to educate and amaze the public. Building these colossal beasts was no easy task, requiring tons of clay, iron, and an unwavering dedication to his craft. Discover the fascinating true story of how one man's monumental art project completely changed the way we view the prehistoric world. With stunning illustrations that capture the grand scale of his work, this inspiring biography proves that sometimes, the biggest dreams really do leave a lasting footprint on history.

Step into the extraordinary life of Marian Anderson, a young girl with a voice that could move mountains. From her early days singing in local choirs to becoming the very first African American to perform at the legendary Metropolitan Opera, Marian's journey is one of incredible perseverance and breathtaking talent. But her path was never easy. Facing unfair rules and deep prejudice, Marian used the undeniable beauty of her voice to break down barriers and demand equality. This inspiring true story, brought to life with striking illustrations, shows how one woman's courage and dedication to her art helped spark important social change across the nation. Discover the power of a single voice to challenge history and uplift the world in this beautiful tribute to a musical pioneer.

Who do you call when you have a major mystery on your hands? Meet Baby Monkey. He is a baby, he is a monkey, and he is a brilliant private detective! Whether it is tracking down stolen jewels, finding a missing pizza, or locating a hijacked spaceship, there is no case too big for this little hero to solve. There is just one tiny problem: Baby Monkey has a really tough time putting on his pants. This completely unique book blends the format of a picture book, an early reader, and a graphic novel into one thrilling, hilarious adventure. Featuring fantastic black-and-white drawings accented with bright pops of red, it is an absolute joy to read aloud. Get ready to giggle and guess along with the most adorable detective in town.

Annabelle Doll and her fearless best friend, Tiffany Funcraft, are about to leave the safety of their dollhouse far behind. Seeking a little excitement, the two adventurous dolls secretly hitch a ride in their human owner's backpack for a terrifying field trip to the real world: school! But disaster strikes when they accidentally end up in the wrong backpack and are carried away to a strange new house. There, they come face-to-face with Princess Mimi, a terrifyingly cruel doll who rules her territory with an iron fist and actively threatens all dollkind. Now, Annabelle and Tiffany must use every ounce of their bravery and wit to outsmart Princess Mimi and find their way back home. You will be cheering out loud for these tiny heroes in this fast-paced, high-stakes sequel.

Annabelle Doll is eight years old, and she has been exactly eight years old for over a century. Cooped up inside her beautiful antique dollhouse, her porcelain family strictly follows the ancient Doll Code of Honor, never moving a muscle when humans are watching. Life is safe, quiet, and completely boring. But everything turns upside down the day the Funcrafts a bright, boisterous family of modern plastic dolls move into the bedroom. They do not know anything about the rules, and they certainly do not know how to play it safe. When Annabelle decides to team up with the daring Tiffany Funcraft to solve the long-standing mystery of her missing aunt, they embark on a dangerous expedition across the massive human house. Discover a secret world hiding right in plain sight in this delightful, charming adventure.

Nick Allen is known for having plenty of great ideas, especially when it comes to livening up a boring school day. But when his strict fifth-grade language arts teacher, Mrs. Granger, assigns a massive project on the dictionary, Nick decides to test the true power of words. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not invent a brand new word and call it a frindle? What starts as a simple classroom joke quickly spirals into a massive, unstoppable movement. Soon, the entire town is using his new word, and Nick becomes a local legend. But as the frindle craze spreads across the country, Nick realizes his clever invention no longer belongs to him. Dive into this hilarious and thought-provoking story about the incredible impact of a single creative idea.