Lucas wakes excited for his capoeira moving up ceremony. Getting ready to go in the morning, he eats his breakfast and practices. His little sister tries the moves too, but fall and loses her ginga, or her confidence. As Lucas waits his turn during the ceremony, he starts to wonder what would happen if he lost HIS ginga. And when it happens, he’s not sure he will be able to earn his new cordas like his friends. This story shows the importance of family, community, and capoeira’s movement and music in the Brazilian community. It also speaks the importance of perseverance, effort, and the support of community in self improvement. In the end, Lucas earns his new cord and his nickname.

The inclusion of Portuguese words enrich the cultural experience of the book. The pictures portray the art and motion of capoeira with dynamic expressive illustrations.

The Tell Me Why series invites young readers to stay curious about the everyday wonders of the world. In Set Two, students explore fascinating questions about food and science—like how we taste different flavors and what makes a cake rise.

With lively text, colorful photos, and playful illustrations, these books make complex ideas easy to understand and fun to explore. The engaging question-and-answer format encourages inquiry-based learning and supports classroom discussions in science, reading, and critical thinking. Ideal for grades 2–5, this series is a great choice for classroom libraries and STEM lessons, helping students see that learning starts with one simple question—why?

The Digital Wellness series from Jump! helps young readers learn how to stay safe, smart, and balanced when using technology and the internet. Each book introduces an important topic—like identifying false information online, practicing kindness on social media, and keeping personal information private—through clear, leveled text that’s accessible for students as young as 2nd grade.

With colorful photos, SEL connections, and hands-on activities such as Grow with Goals and Try This!, these books encourage reflection and real-world application. Each title also includes a glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers. Perfect for grades 2–5, this series is a worthwhile addition to any classroom or library collection for teaching digital citizenship, media literacy, and overall digital wellness.

Follow a day on a woodland farm as animals slip through a gap in the hedge, bringing the farm to life. Told in a repeating, cumulative style, the story introduces woodland animals familiar to the Pacific Northwest. Beth Krommes’ stunning scratchboard illustrations capture every detail of the animals and the landscape, making this book perfect for read-alouds, nature-themed lessons, and library collections.

In this delightful fable, Cow enjoys relaxing under her apple tree, watching clouds and listening to the wind. But Pig has a grand plan: sell the apples, make pies and applesauce, plant more trees, and maybe even start a huge food company! Cow listens patiently but instead of chasing fame and fortune, she has her own idea of what truly matters.

With simple, humorous watercolor illustrations, this charming picture book offers a modern take on the classic story about happiness and contentment. It’s a perfect read-aloud for classrooms and libraries, and it encourages discussions about money, career goals, critical thinking, and what really makes life meaningful.

Charlene Chua tells a gentle, heartfelt story about love, loss, and remembering someone special. A young girl honors her aunt, Ah Yi, by wearing the pink pajamas her aunt sewed just for her. Ah Yi shows love through her sewing, making soft, perfectly tailored pajamas for her niece. The girl loves every pair—except the pink one, her least favorite color—but her aunt always knows how she feels and reassures her.

When Ah Yi becomes very sick and goes to the hospital, she never comes home. Through the customs of mourning, the little girl learns to treasure her aunt’s love in a new way—by wearing the pink pajamas that are now perfect for her. This tender story offers a gentle way to discuss love, loss, and remembrance, making it a thoughtful choice for classroom read-alouds or library collections.

Author-illustrator Rosemary Wells brings a sweet and relatable story about friendship and sharing. Every night, Charles carefully puts his favorite toys to bed: his doctor kit, racing skates, space man, xylophone, magic stars, alligator, Lionel Messi football, and even his pecka-pecka chicken farm. One day, Charles takes his toys to the park and meets other kids who want to play. Can Charles learn that friends are even more fun than his favorite things?

With charming illustrations and a gentle message about kindness, sharing, and friendship, this picture book is perfect for storytimes, classroom read-alouds, and character-education lessons, and may be best suited for preschool-aged children.

In this funny early graphic novel from Kelly Collier’s Steve the Horse series, Steve is sure he’s the fastest and best—until the annual “Race-a-thon” changes to a relay race! Now he has to work with a turtle, a duck, and a snail. How can he possibly win? Steve decides to become the Best Coach Ever and train his slow teammates.

Readers will laugh as Steve learns that teamwork and sportsmanship matter more than winning. With its humor, lively art, and positive message, this story is a great pick for classroom discussions on character, cooperation, and what it really means to succeed.