She dreamed of playing the violin, but with little money for anything but the bare essentials, it was never an option...until a music teacher named Favio Chávez arrived. He wanted to give the children of Cateura something special, so he made them instruments out of materials found in the trash. It was a crazy idea, but one that would leave Ada—and her town—forever changed. Now, the Recycled Orchestra plays venues around the world, spreading their message of hope and innovation.

    Race car 1 honks look at me!He zooms in front with the turn of a key.Race car 2 is close behind.The sound of vroom is on his mind.This simple, rhyming text is perfect for reinforcing counting with young children, and the vibrant, energetic illustrations make this a terrific package for the youngest vehicle enthusiasts.

    She wants to do it all by herself, but it’s harder than she thought. Will she have to ask Mom for help after all?A part of the Storytelling Math series, this story involves simple patterns, family gifts, and the love between sisters and brothers.

    A white feather, cedar and sage, a stone from the river...Each addition to the bundle will offer the new baby strength and connection to tradition, family, and community. As they grow together, mother and baby will each have gifts to offer each other.

    . .And there’s no BLACK in rainbows.From the wheels of a bicycle to the robe on Thurgood Marshall's back, Black surrounds our lives. It is a color to simply describe some of our favorite things, but it also evokes a deeper sentiment about the incredible people who helped change the world and a community that continues to grow and thrive.Stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree and Coretta Scott King Award winner Ekua Holmes, Black Is a Rainbow Color is a sweeping celebration told through debut author Angela Joy’s rhythmically captivating and unforgettable words.

    Girls can think what they want, say what they want, and love what they want. Girls can choose their own friends, choose their own boundaries, and choose their own paths. Every girl has the right to be whoever she is--no matter what.Editorial Reviews"This little book is full of color and wisdom and delight. It's very accessible, very down-to-earth. I wish every girl had a copy." --Stephanie J. Hull, PhD, President & CEO, Girls Inc."A joyful and affirmative introduction to human rights for young people." --Rebecca Traister, author of Good and Mad, All the Single Ladies, and Big Girls Don't Cry"A Girl's Bill of Rights charmingly delivers the most important messages a little girl can hear. My hope is that every girl gets this book, gets these messages, and gets ready to change the world." --Gail Heimann, CEO, Weber Shandwick"Amy Mucha's gorgeous book A Girl's Bill of Rights (illustrated by Addy Rivera Sonda) will give a new generation of girls a new way to view their world. These are exciting days to be a girl!" --Stacey Keare, President of Girls Rights Project"Empowering, heartening, and simply beautiful, A Girl's Bill of Rights acknowledges a range of normal feelings for today's girls and validates every one. A must for libraries." --Diane Magras, award-winning author of the New York Times Editors' Choice The Mad Wolf's Daughter and The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter"A Girl's Bill of Rights is an uplifting, confidence-boosting declaration of a girl's right to her own feelings, opinions, and choices in any situation." --Bea Birdsong, author of I Will Be Fierce"Amy Mucha's A Girl's Bill of Rights carries a powerful message that encourages girls not just to be themselves, but to be unabashedly proud of everything that makes them unique and wonderful." --Kristyn Kusek Lewis, bestselling author of Perfect Happiness and Half of What You Hear

    Wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, Isamu sees things through the eyes of a young artist . . .but also in a way that many children will relate. Stones look like birds. And birds look like stones.

    As children say goodnight to the objects all around them three wheels on a tricycle, four legs on a cat they will connect with the real numbers in their world while creating cuddly memories, night after night.

    Nacho won't even try other dishes?until he discovers miles and piles of mouthwatering vegetables at the market. This lively rhyming story, sprinkled with Spanish, will delight little chefs. A recipe for Gazpacho and a Spanish glossary are included.

    Through his energetic images, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Buttons are dots. Wheels are dots. Ladybugs have dots. And so do the fried eggs on your plate. Lots of Dots is lots of fun!

    But her stirring is way too vigorous for the tea ceremony, her dancing is just too imaginative, and flower arranging doesn't go any better. Can she find just the right way to put her exuberance to good use?This heartwarming tale about being true to yourself is perfect for readers who march to their own beat.

    From checking bags and watching them disappear on the mysterious conveyor belt, to security clearance and a seemingly endless wait at the gate to finally being airborne.But wait! There's more! The youngest family member's sock monkey has gone missing. Follow it at the bottom of the page as it makes a journey as memorable as that of the humans above.

    They won't be little for long. Soon they will be... BIG!Street photographer and storyteller extraordinaire Brandon Stanton is the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Humans of New York as well as the wildly popular Humans of New York blog. To create Little Humans he combined some of his favorite children's photos with a heartwarming ode to little humans everywhere.

    First published to wide acclaim in 2002, this eye-opening book has since become a classic, promoting "world-mindedness" by imagining the world's population -- all 6.8 billion of us -- as a village of just 100 people. Now, If the World Were a Village has been newly revised with updated statistics, several new activities and completely new material on food security, energy and health. By exploring the lives of the 100 villagers, children will discover that life in other nations is often very different from their own. If the World Were a Village is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.

    In only five words -- four of which are in the title -- Kate Greenaway Medalist Emily Gravett presents a delightful picture book that is "simple and stunning" (The Guardian), and "daring, original, and a joy" (Sunday Times, London).