Pam Muñoz Ryan

Did you know that a baby mouse is called a pinky? The animal kingdom is full of adorable babies, and they all have special names! In this fun and engaging book, you will travel across the globe to discover what different animal babies are called. From the deep ocean to the high mountains, you will meet all kinds of fascinating creatures. You might already know that a baby dog is a puppy, but do you know the name for a baby platypus or a baby skunk? Through playful, bouncing rhymes and beautiful illustrations, you will learn the unique names of over a hundred animal babies. Perfect for young animal lovers, this charming book makes learning new vocabulary an exciting adventure. Get ready to explore the wild and discover your new favorite animal facts!

Rosa Maria is getting ready for a very special celebration! Her youngest grandchild is turning seven, and she is determined to throw the perfect birthday party. She plans a delicious Mexican meal, complete with rice, beans, and a magnificent piñata. But as she busily prepares the food and sets the house in order, strange things start happening. Important items keep disappearing from her kitchen! Who is taking the missing pieces, and will the party be ruined? Little does Rosa Maria know, a team of helpful, mischievous mice is secretly preparing for a celebration of their own. Filled with playful rhythms, Spanish vocabulary, and a heartwarming focus on family, this funny and festive story is a joy to read. It even includes a glossary, a pronunciation guide, and a delicious recipe for rice and beans so you can join in the fun!

Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were truly birds of a feather. Not only were they two of the most admired, fearless, and respected women of the twentieth century, but they were also great friends! On a brisk, cloudless evening in April 1933, these two trailblazers decided to do something completely unprecedented. Leaving behind a formal White House dinner, Amelia and Eleanor sneaked away, commandeered an Eastern Air Transport airplane, and took off on a glorious nighttime adventure over Washington, D.C.—all while still dressed in their glamorous evening gowns! Based on a thrilling true event, this beautifully illustrated story celebrates the pioneering spirit of two historical icons. Their shared passion for life and adventure gave them the courage to defy the rules and follow their dreams. With soaring text and breathtaking drawings, this inspiring tale encourages you to be bold, break boundaries, and dream just as big as Amelia and Eleanor.

Meet Tony Baloney, a highly energetic macaroni penguin who is full of big ideas and even bigger feelings! Tony loves his favorite stuffed animal, Dandelion, and he loves his family, but sometimes being the middle child is incredibly hard. He has to deal with a bossy older sister who always tells him what to do, and adorable younger twin sisters who get away with everything. When Tony gets into a bit of trouble and causes a major sibling squabble, he has to figure out how to make things right again without losing his cool. This hilarious and highly relatable story perfectly captures the ups and downs of family life. You will laugh out loud at Tony's dramatic antics and cheer him on as he learns how to navigate the tricky, messy, and wonderful world of sibling relationships.

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.