Christina Soontornvat

Princess Lina is thrilled about her class field trip to the aquarium. She gets to ride a yellow school bus, spend the day with her best friend Claudia, and see penguins up close. The only problem is her cousin Jack Frost. Jack is supposed to help Lina with extra Winterheart magic lessons, but when he joins the trip, his tricks start causing trouble. Lina must keep her magic hidden, protect the field trip from turning into a frosty disaster, and figure out how to handle a cousin who will not chill out. On Thin Ice is a fun early chapter book about friendship, school adventures, winter magic, and staying cool when things do not go according to plan.

The foggy shores of Bokati Island hide ancient secrets, and Plum is about to step right into the mist. While struggling to understand why her Guardian powers are so different from the other Novices, Plum travels to this quiet, damp island to study under the mysterious Guardian Master Em. You will explore the gloomy forests alongside Plum, discovering an incredible diversity of fascinating animals and strange plants hidden in the shadows. But the peaceful environment is suddenly shattered when an unseen force begins destroying the ancient trees, putting the entire island ecosystem in grave danger. Plum and her classmates must spring into action to stop the destruction before it is too late. As the threat grows closer, Plum realizes she must use her unique abilities to save the forest, even if it means revealing the deep secrets she has been hiding from her best friends. Prepare for a gripping adventure full of magical creatures and thrilling mysteries.

Pack your fanciest clothes and get ready for a magnificent royal wedding high up in the clouds. Princess Lina is thrilled to be the flower girl for her cousin Iris, and she gets to bring her best friend Claudia along as a special guest. You will fly up to her grandfathers towering castle for a weekend filled with incredible magic. Every Windtamer, Sky Painter, and Winterheart is attending in their brightest finery. But the joyful celebration suddenly turns stressful when Lina discovers a challenging wedding tradition. Every single guest is expected to present a magical gift to the newlyweds. With the ceremony approaching fast, Lina has to figure out how to use her winter magic to create something truly spectacular. Join Lina and Claudia on a glittering, sky high adventure to find the perfect present before the wedding bells ring.

Princess Lina just wanted to help her best friend Claudia get the perfect pet. Using her special Winterheart magic, Lina transforms an ordinary snow sculpture into a playful, bouncing puppy. But this magical snow dog has a mind of its own, and it is officially running loose through the school hallways. You will join Lina and Claudia on a hilarious chase to catch the frosty pup before it causes a complete winter meltdown in class. If you love stories about princesses going to regular school and magical spells gone wrong, this funny chapter book is for you. Experience the joy of friendship, the fun of icy magic, and the chaos of a pet who will not sit still. Get ready for a frosty adventure full of laughs and puppy love.

Step onto the dazzling streets of Nakhon City, where the New Year brings sparkling parties, delicious food, and hidden dangers. Plum and her friends are visiting the fashionable city to stay with the powerful Lady Ubon. At first, the bright lights and exciting traditions seem like a dream come true. You will marvel at the grand celebrations and the city's glittering surface alongside Plum. But beneath the glamorous festivities, a storm is brewing. Mysterious tremors are shaking the ground, growing stronger and more destructive every single day. These strange events give Plum the perfect chance to fulfill her New Year's wish to use her Guardian powers for something truly meaningful. To protect the city and survive the rising threats, she must harness her growing abilities and face the secrets lurking in the shadows. This thrilling fantasy adventure tests how far you would go and what you would sacrifice to keep your friends safe. Prepare for a fast paced journey filled with animal transformations, deep friendships, and the courage to change the world.

The delicate ecosystem of Lotus Island is under attack, and Plum must face her most dangerous challenge yet. A power hungry leader named Councilor Yurn is sailing toward the island with an army of mechanical hoverbots. His destructive plan is to tear down the natural landscape and build a massive new city right over the ancient grounds. You will join Plum and her fellow Guardians as they realize the terrible truth. If Yurn destroys the precious lotus flowers, the Guardians will lose all their magical animal transformation powers forever. Time is running out to save their sanctuary. Plum must use every bit of her training, her sharp mind, and the strong bonds she shares with her friends to stop the invasion. This thrilling adventure shows that real power comes from teamwork and protecting the natural world. Get ready for an action packed mission to defend the island before its magic is wiped out for good.

Princess Lina has a sleepover to plan, and this one has to be snow much fun. Her best friend Claudia is coming up to the cloud palace, where Lina must keep her royal family’s winter magic a secret. Claudia is excited to see what princess life is like, but palace rules and proper behavior are not exactly the best ingredients for a great night. When the girls head down to the ground for snowy fun, Lina’s magic turns sledding and skating into an adventure. Then a real blizzard sweeps in, and the friends must stay brave, think creatively, and work together. Frost Friends Forever is a playful early chapter book about friendship, magic, and solving problems when plans go icy cold.

Princess Lina comes from a family of amazing Winterhearts. Her cousin Jack Frost makes dazzling snowflakes, Uncle Lee creates ice caves, and Great-Aunt Sunder can whip up winter storms over polar seas. Now it is Lina’s turn to choose her own magical weather specialty. That sounds exciting, except everyone else’s talents seem so impressive. Lina wants to make her mark in a big way, but figuring out what makes her magic special is harder than she expected. The Big Freeze is a light, magical early chapter book for readers who enjoy princess stories, school-age worries, and snowy adventures. With humor and heart, Lina’s story explores confidence, creativity, and discovering your own kind of sparkle.

Pigeons flutter around the reflecting pool and the cafe serves delicious cheesecake, but Simon is stuck looking at art. So much art. During his very first trip to the art museum, Simon feels entirely overwhelmed by the endless paintings and slippery floors. He finally takes a break on a bench, and that is when the real exhibit begins. You will sit beside Simon as he watches the different people walking by. Some visitors are laughing, some are quiet, and some even shed a tear while looking at the masterpieces. Seeing all these deep emotions inspires Simon to give the museum another chance. This sweet picture book invites you to look closely at the world around you and discover beauty in unexpected places. You might just find a painting that is as wonderful as a slice of cheesecake.

Our planet is incredibly big, but it also needs our help. This beautiful journey takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Earth, showing exactly how all living things are connected. You will discover how tiny, unseen carbon molecules can trap heat and create ripple effects that change the climate for animals and humans alike. But there is bright hope on the horizon. This inspiring story shows how small, positive choices can multiply when people work together. You will follow different families as they take action in their own neighborhoods and eventually join a massive climate march. Packed with clear facts and stunning colors, this book empowers you to become a protector of the environment. Learn how your everyday actions can help reverse climate change and keep our only home safe for the future.

Princess Lina has a life that seems perfectly magical. She lives high up in a massive palace in the clouds, and everyone in her family can control the wind and weather. On a good day, she can even fly! Lina loves turning her bedroom into a real snow globe and riding wind gusts around the sky. But there is just one thing she really wants to do. She wants to go to a regular, non-magical school on the ground with her best friend Claudia. Before she can pack her backpack, she has to make a huge promise to keep her icy family secret completely under wraps. Her grandfather is trying to teach her how to control her powers, but hiding who you really are is harder than it looks. Jump into this frosty adventure to see if Lina can survive regular school without accidentally turning the whole classroom into a giant popsicle!

Tammy Duckworth’s life has been shaped by courage, determination, and service to others. This picture-book biography introduces young readers to her journey from childhood to military service, recovery after serious injury, and public leadership as a United States senator. Told with warmth and clarity, A Life of Service shows how Duckworth kept moving forward through challenges that could have stopped her. It also highlights her many historic firsts, including her role as the first Thai American member of Congress and the first woman with a disability to serve in both the House and Senate. This inspiring biography is a strong choice for readers learning about perseverance, representation, women’s history, disability representation, and people who use their voices to help others.

Grab your mock election ballot and join Leo on a very special trip to the polls. Leo's dad is about to vote in his first election as a naturalized United States citizen, and he promised to take Leo along for the big day. But when Cousin Ray says a single vote does not really change anything, Leo starts to wonder if waiting in line is worth it. It will take a classroom mock election and an important talk with his dad to show Leo exactly how citizens choose their leaders. This lively picture book brings you right into the heart of election day, from voter registration to stepping into the voting booth. You will discover how communities use their voices to make a difference and why every single vote truly matters.

Merra, Locky, Roozle, Finn, and little Jory live in a ramble shamble house that suits them perfectly. They care for the garden, look after the chickens, and help one another in their own lively ways. Even Jory has an important job: watching over the mud puddles. Then the children see a picture of a proper house and begin to wonder if their home should be proper too. Soon they are busy fixing, tidying, and changing everything they love, but being proper does not turn out quite the way they imagined. Warm, funny, and gently wise, The Ramble Shamble Children is a picture book about family, teamwork, and learning that a home does not have to be perfect to be exactly right.

The ten Blunder children have already caused chaos with the laundry, the bathtub, and the animals, and the day is not even half over. Their mother sends them outside with two simple rules: keep track of one another and come home by sunset. That should be easy. But when the Blunders count heads, something always goes wrong. They count forward, backward, in English and Spanish, and even by twos and threes, but they keep finding only nine children. Someone must be missing, or maybe the Blunders are making their biggest mistake yet. Inspired by a familiar folktale, The Blunders: A Counting Catastrophe! is a silly, energetic picture book that lets readers spot the joke while practicing counting along the way.