Discover the life of Taylor Swift--a story about the power of words and being yourself for kids ages 6 to 9

Taylor Swift is one of the most famous musical artists in the world! Before she became a big star, she was a little girl who loved country music and writing stories. Explore how she went from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania to being an international role model and the youngest person ever to win the Entertainer of the Year award.

• Independent reading--This Taylor Swift biography for kids is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Taylor's life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Find out how Taylor's kindness, ambition, and talent for storytelling have made her an incredible figure in music and pop culture.

How will Taylor's creativity and dedication inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Simone Biles, Jane Goodall, Ella Fitzgerald, Audrey Hepburn, and Frida Kahlo.

Discover the life of Taylor Swift--a story about the power of words and being yourself for kids ages 6 to 9

Taylor Swift is one of the most famous musical artists in the world! Before she became a big star, she was a little girl who loved country music and writing stories. Explore how she went from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania to being an international role model and the youngest person ever to win the Entertainer of the Year award.

• Independent reading--This Taylor Swift biography for kids is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Taylor's life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Find out how Taylor's kindness, ambition, and talent for storytelling have made her an incredible figure in music and pop culture.

How will Taylor's creativity and dedication inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Simone Biles, Jane Goodall, Ella Fitzgerald, Audrey Hepburn, and Frida Kahlo.

Shake, rattle, and roll with this delightful dance book for children ages 1-3

Toddlers are natural dancers, and they love to move! Release some of that endless toddler energy and help them develop balance and coordination with Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap. Moving along with the story will help stimulate little brains and provide a fun, creative way to build spatial awareness. Tons of colorful pictures offer toddlers visual clues for the movements, and the rhyming words make reading aloud feel like music.

Movement and motor skills--Little ones will begin by learning to isolate individual body parts, like their hands, hips, arms, and toes, then move their whole body.

Dynamic dancing--Toddlers will harness their imagination when they dance with silly moves like Prancing Pony, Flapping Chicken, and Twirling Pinwheel.

Keep the fun going--Explore a list of online dance videos and resources to help them keep moving and developing even when the book is finished.

Set the stage for an active childhood with this standout in books for toddlers.

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Discover the life of Simone Biles--a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9

Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.

• Independent reading--This Simone Biles biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Simone's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--See how Simone's accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.

How will Simone's hard work and determination inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Jackie Robinson, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Maya Angelou.

Shake, rattle, and roll with a delightful dance book for children ages 1 to 3!

Toddlers are natural dancers, and they love to move! Release some of that endless toddler energy and help them develop balance and coordination with this board book edition of Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap.

Colorful pictures offer toddlers visual clues for the movements, and the rhyming words make reading aloud feel like music. Little ones will learn to isolate individual body parts, like their hands, hips, arms, and toes, then harness their imagination with silly dance moves like Bouncy Ball, Ninja Kick, and Hula Hoop!

Set the stage for an active childhood with this fun book that gets toddlers moving.

The two things Nikki loves most are huge family holiday gatherings and huge mountains. This year, she is forced to choose between them.

In this true story about kindness across cultures, Jewish mother-daughter mountain climbing team Cheryl and Nikki Bart experience a seder like no other--seder on Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world! Initially Nikki expected they would spend their Passover huddled with strangers on an icy slope with only a bit of matzah to mark the holiday. Then came a very special surprise! An inspiring note from Cheryl and Nikki is included at the end.

Bella's father has an important role to play when President George Washington comes to visit the Jewish community of Newport, Rhode Island.

But Bella has her own job to do--coming up with a way for the Jewish children of Newport to show the president how much they appreciate the support he's given them. Young voices count in this story based on true events.

Discover the life of Simone Biles--a story about going for the gold for kids ages 6 to 9

Simone Biles has been called the greatest gymnast of all time, winning five Olympic and 25 World Champion medals by age 22. Before she wowed the world with her incredible gymnastics skills, Simone was an energetic young girl who dreamed of becoming a top gymnast. She trained for hours every day and made many sacrifices to pursue her goals. Explore how Simone Biles went from being a kid growing up in Texas to an Olympic athlete who has won more gymnastics medals than anyone in history.

• Independent reading--This Simone Biles biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Simone's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--See how Simone's accomplishments helped open doors for female athletes across the world.

How will Simone's hard work and determination inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Jackie Robinson, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, and Maya Angelou.

Discover the life of Caitlin Clark--a story about hard work and big dreams for kids ages 6 to 9

Caitlin Clark was a trailblazer in the world of college basketball and is now a player for the WNBA! Before she became a basketball star, she was a little girl who loved playing and watching sports with her family. Explore how she used her skills, dedication, and love of the game to go from being a kid in Iowa to being a record-breaking athlete and role model.

Independent reading--This Caitlin Clark biography for kids is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own.

Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Caitlin's life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.

A lasting legacy--Find out how Caitlin's impressive career inspired an explosion of interest in women's basketball!

How will her passion inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Misty Copeland, Amelia Earhart, and Taylor Swift.

As a child, Jeff's head was often in the clouds.

As an astronaut, he journeyed far beyond them. On his final mission, Jeff brought a miniature Torah into orbit for an out-of-this-world Shabbat celebration!

In Space Torah, a picture book biography of astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman, young readers learn of Jeff's path to becoming an astronaut and see the many ways in which he connected his love of Judaism and his love of outer space. From bringing his Bar Mitzvah prayer book on one mission to spinning a dreidel in mid-air on another, Jeff shows young readers the joy of being Jewish . . . in space!

Shake, rattle, and roll with this fun dance book for toddlers

Toddlers are natural dancers and they love to move! Channel toddlers' energy and help them develop balance, coordination, and control with the help of this engaging choice in dance books for toddlers. Moving along with the story will help stimulate little brains and provide a fun, creative way to build spatial awareness. Tons of colorful pictures offer toddlers visual clues for the movements, and rhyming words make reading aloud feel like music!

• Movement and motor skills--Little ones will begin by isolating individual body parts, like their hands, hips, arms, and toes.
• Dynamic dancing--Toddlers will harness their imagination to dance the prancing pony, flapping chicken, and twirling pinwheel.
• Keep the fun going--Explore a list of online dance videos and resources to help them keep moving and developing even when the book is finished.

Set the stage for an active childhood with this standout in toddler books!

Meet a judo champion, a chess grandmaster, a spacewalking astronaut, a World War II spy, and more. . .

What do all these people have in common?

They are all inspiring Jewish women--mensches who rocked the world!

*A MightyGirl.com Pick of the Day!*

This very silly rhyming story...encourages travel, exploration, and learning about one's heritage. --Association of Jewish Libraries

Just as a boy's grandmother puts some delicious matzah ball soup in his bowl, the matzah ball, animated and mischievous, jumps out and rolls onto the floor and out the door! As the two dash after it, more and more people join the chase as the matzah ball rolls past landmarks, from cities to deserts and eventually to the sea. This matzah ball will not be stopped!

In a spirited adventure reminiscent of The Gingerbread Man with a bouncy rhyming text evokes the classic children's satire On Top of Spaghetti this energetic, independent, and particularly expressive matzah ball bounces through major landmarks in Israel.

Discover 14 powerful women with brief biographies for kids ages 3 to 5

Women have always accomplished big things, but history books don't always teach you about them. This feminist book for little girls and boys is filled with the stories of strong women who used their unique gifts to make the world a better place.

• Women from all walks of life--Explore the amazing lives and accomplishments of diverse women like Susan B. Anthony, Jane Goodall, Frida Kahlo, and Malala Yousafzai.
• Colorful illustrations--Bring each story to life with big, vivid pictures on every page.
• Kid-friendly language--Learn about these important women with language that's easy to understand for new readers.

Get inspired by the stories of extraordinary women from the past and present with this top choice in women's history books for kids!

Sam has always been a hero to his son, Noah. When a tragedy happens, Sam becomes a superhero to many others. A Gift of Life: A Story of Organ and Tissue Donation is a sensitive picture book that honors organ and tissue donors. It shows how their final gifts change the course of others' lives, and help their own families find meaning in their loss.

This special resource will give children of all ages the tools to understand the miracle of organ and tissue donation while navigating the emotional journey of losing a loved one, and will provide education and context to a unique, lifesaving subject for those outside of the donation and transplant community.

Discover the life of Caitlin Clark--a story about hard work and big dreams for kids ages 6 to 9

Caitlin Clark was a trailblazer in the world of college basketball and is now a player for the WNBA! Before she became a basketball star, she was a little girl who loved playing and watching sports with her family. Explore how she used her skills, dedication, and love of the game to go from being a kid in Iowa to being a record-breaking athlete and role model.

Independent reading--This Caitlin Clark biography for kids is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own.

Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Caitlin's life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.

A lasting legacy--Find out how Caitlin's impressive career inspired an explosion of interest in women's basketball!

How will her passion inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Serena Williams, Simone Biles, Misty Copeland, Amelia Earhart, and Taylor Swift.

Marcy is finally old enough to ask The Four Questions at her family's Passover seder. She's sure when it's her time to shine, her questions will be the best ever. Though her four (funny) questions are not the ones in Haggadah, her family gently humors her with the answers before she and her brother go on to read the real Four Questions. The book includes The Four Questions in English and back matter includes the answers.

In 1953, Esref Armagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. He received no formal education, and spent his childhood days in his father's shop where he developed the curiousity to create and draw. He experienced the world through touch, and learned to visually reproduce his surroundings, including color, shadows, and perspective, with his hands. The blind artist's story will be an inspiration to young artists of all abilities.

In 1953, Esref Armagan was born completely blind to a poor family in Istanbul, Turkey. He received no formal education, and spent his childhood days in his father's shop where he developed the curiousity to create and draw. He experienced the world through touch, and learned to visually reproduce his surroundings, including color, shadows, and perspective, with his hands. The blind artist's story will be an inspiration to young artists of all abilities.

Patty and Mildred Hill are the most famous composers you've never heard of.

They came up with Happy Birthday to You! in an effort to make something all children could easily sing. They ended up with a tune the whole world loved.

Happy Birthday to You! has been sung to presidents and kings, on big stages and in outer space. And it all started in a kindergarten classroom with a teacher coaxing her children to sing an easy tune all together.