Books from Carolrhoda Books ®
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I, Emma Freke
By Elizabeth AtkinsonHer ink black hair was loose and poufy with an imitation diamond barrette pinned to the side of her head. I had nev- er seen the dress before, a polka-dot pattern that wrapped around her waist in a complicated way.
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Trash Mountain
By Jane YolenThere, with the help of some unlikely allies, he might just be able to make a stand against the grays. This you should know: No matter what scientists say is almost always true, the exceptions are almost always the best stories.
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Dino-Hockey
By Lisa WheelerIn a hockey match unrivaled in prehistory, the Meat-Eaters take on the Veggiesaurs.
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How the Queen Found the Perfect Cup of Tea
By Kate HosfordEach day when the Queen wakes up, three maids dress her, two more style her hair, and her butler James makes her tea.
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Back-to-School Rules
By Laurie FriedmanSchool's in session!
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The Black Dragon
By Julian SedgwickBut his parents' skills couldn't save them from dying in a suspicious fire. Now Danny and his aunt Laura, a journalist, are heading to Hong Kong so Laura can research the dangerous gang called the Black Dragon.
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Fall Mixed Up
By Bob RaczkaFall is all mixed up in this silly book from Bob Raczka! Can you find his mistakes in the words and pictures?
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The Girl Who Owned a City
By O. T.A deadly plague has devastated Earth, killing all the adults.
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Something to Prove: The Great Satchel Paige vs. Rookie Joe DiMaggio
By Rob SkeadIn 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues.
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Seventh Grade vs. the Galaxy
By Joshua S. LevyHe pulls the creature out of the water and lowers himself to the ground. As he descends, we get a good look at the full-grown versions of the baby he's holding in the claw. They're as giant as the one behind us, but they're doing happy ...
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The Universe Ate My Homework
By David ZeltserThere's just one small wrinkle—she might not be able to find a way back. Inspired by mind-bending modern physics, David Zeltser and Ayesha L. Rubio spin the tale of a hilarious girl in a truly out-of-this-world adventure.
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We Belong
By Laura Purdie SalasExplore the words we use to describe one another in a celebration of diversity and inclusion
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What DO Teachers Do (after YOU Leave School)?
By Anne BowenThis humorous picture book answers the question all kids want to know―what do teachers do when the bell rings at three?
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From the Tops of the Trees
By Kao Kalia YangKao Kalia Yang's sensitive prose and Rachel Wada's evocative illustrations bring to life this tender true story of the love between a father and a daughter.
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Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre
By Carole Boston WeatherfordThis picture book sensitively introduces young readers to this tragedy and concludes with a call for a better future. Download the free educator guide here: https://lernerbooks.com/download/unspeakableteachingguide
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Tooth Fairy's First Night
By Anne BowenSally has always longed to be a tooth fairy.
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The Bolds to the Rescue
By Julian ClaryThe Bolds—the hyena family successfully impersonating as humans—have become legendary in the animal kingdom.
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Niko Draws a Feeling
By Bob RaczkaA Junior Library Guild selection, Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book, Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books, Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice, ...
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Almost to Freedom
By Vaunda Micheaux NelsonAt once heart-wrenching and uplifting, this story about friendship and the strength of the human spirit will touch the lives of all readers long after the journey has ended.
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Late for School!
By Stephanie CalmensonOh no! Mr. Bungles has overslept and he’s going to be late for school. Teachers aren’t supposed to be late! Poor Mr. Bungles tries rushing off in his car, the train, and even a hot air balloon, but nothing works.