Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains with Mam, Tad, baby Jac, and her very own tiny goat named Naughty. Beti loves the little round house, where there is always the promise of adventure with Naughty, Jac, and her friends--whatever the season! With charming black-and-white and color illustrations throughout, this warm and lyrical collection is alive with themes of endurance, friendship, and the power of self-belief. It celebrates the gift of the seasons and the art of living simply and joyfully in nature.

For years, a mining family's life revolves around their table. It's where they eat, read, sew, laugh, and pay the bills; it's stained with easter egg paint, warmed by fresh biscuits and the soft morning sun.

Outside the house, though, Appalachia changes. The coal mine closes, and the bills keep coming. Eventually, there's no choice but to move on-- and to say goodbye to the table.

But then: When a young girl's father sees the table by the road, he slams on the brakes. A lifelong carpenter, he can see it's something special. They bring it home and clean it up; sitting around it, they eat and work and laugh. The girl wonders if another child once sat there, if they were anything like her. She'll never know . . . but the table remembers.

The Table is a stirring contemplation on the similarity between even people whose lives are entirely different. The details of these different lives take many forms, but the love underlying both of these families makes them much more similar than they are different. The center of this book is family love, and the many important connections we share with the family we live with. Even in strife, this book shows, love provides a literal support.

Expressively illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Jason Griffin, the story is deeply personal to coauthors Wiley Blevins, raised in West Virginia, and Winsome Bingham, who immigrated as a child from Jamaica to the U.S. South.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Each morning, Dad brushes the knots from his son's long hair to braid it. The boy winces at the tugging, and at school he's teased for his braid. But he remembers the stories of how his father and grandpa were forced to cut their hair and forbidden from practicing their traditions when they were young, and how they fought to make it possible for him to wear his hair long. Although it can hurt, having long hair ultimately makes him feel brave and strong.

This powerful picture book by author-illustrator Weshoyot Alvitre examines the traumatic history of colonization and reclaims Native pride in long hair, delivering a tender father-son story that's perfect for fans of Hair Love and Love in the Library.

The wind is crisp, and the leaves are starting to change color on the Davis farm. The squirrels are busier which means change is coming. And Bo's puppy dog senses are telling him that sweater weather season is near!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

This book matters. --Sara Pennypacker, New York Times bestselling author of Pax

Despite growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town. Until the day new student Betty Glengarry walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and though her bullying seems isolated at first, it quickly escalates. Toby, a reclusive World War I veteran, soon becomes the target of Betty's attacks. While others see Toby's strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. And as tensions mount in their small community, Annabelle must find the courage to stand as a lone voice for justice.

The brilliantly crafted debut of Newbery Honor- and Scott O'Dell Award-winning author Lauren Wolk (Beyond the Bright Sea, Echo Mountain), Wolf Hollow is a haunting tale of America at a crossroads and a time when one girl's resilience, strength, and compassion help to illuminate the darkest corners of history.

Sometimes, away from the place you know and love the most, you will find home.

Each year, Mariama looks forward to spending the festive December break with her family and friends in Freetown. But, this year her plans take an unexpected turn when she learns that her family will go 'home' to the 'village' instead of spending the December break in the city!

Will Mariama be happy about this surprise change to her plans and learn to accept another place as 'home?'

In Apples and Pumpkins, a little girl spends a glorious Fall day picking apples and searching for the perfect pumpkin.

The fifth book in the Rose Years series, the story of the spirited daughter of the author of the beloved Little House series.

Little Town In The Ozarks continues the story of Rose, Laura Ingalls Wilder's daughter, as hard times on the farm force Rose and her family to move to the town of Mansfield. Life in town is so different from living on Rocky Ridge Farm that Rose wonders if she will ever learn to like the hustle and bustle of town life.

In an old farmhouse, bathed in the light of a full moon, a young boy creeps to his bedroom window and looks outside. Was that a voice he just heard, or the hooting of an owl? There it is again:

Come a little closer...
Come a little closer...
Listen to the night...
There's music in the air...

Beckoned by the voice, the boy sneaks downstairs, out the door, and walks toward the barn. As he gets closer he hears the sweet sound of a country fiddler and the rhythmic thumping of dancing feet. But who could possibly be having a barn dance in the middle of the night?

Mud puddles, speckled eggs and cozy sheep's wool...It's a day in the country for mom and baby.

It starts when we pull on rubber boots. Then we're ready to splash in puddles, pet the cozy sheep's wool and explore the sounds and sights of the farm. When we're all done, we go inside to hang socks to dry, take a warm bubble bath and snuggle up in bed under the stars.

Meditative, simple and sweet, Country Baby gives us a fun farm adventure that is a joy to read together.

To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, When I Was Young in the Mountains is being released with a commemorative copper-colored band.

Oinky the Pig is missing! Who could have taken him? Join Billy Bob, the beloved Appalachian hare, in this hilarious tale of families, feuds, and friendships. Based loosely on the legendary Hatfield and McCoy Feud, children will learn important lessons along the way in the search for Oinky.

The author is donating 100% of all profits from the sale of this book to the One Book at a Time Initiative by The LiTEArary Society, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of ending book deserts for disadvantaged preschool children.

Visit Billy Bob and his friends at www.worldofbillybob.com to learn more and for free book-themed activities!

How does your garden grow? A wondrous New York Times bestselling picture book from Caldecott medalist Kevin Henkes.

A girl helps out in her mother's garden, but in the garden of her imagination, there are chocolate rabbits, tomatoes as big as beach balls, flowers that change color, and seashells.

This intimate exploration of a child's burgeoning imagination hits every note right. Just plain perfect. --Kirkus (starred review)

With its adroit look at a child's colorful imagination, My Garden is as fresh and inviting as spring after winter. --The Horn Book (starred review)

Imagination grows and spreads from the fertile pages of this book to the minds of young readers. A must for every library. --School Library Journal (starred review)

Even as the story elevates the wonders of nature into the realm of the fanciful, it reminds readers to appreciate everyday flowers and soil. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The wind is crisp, and the leaves are starting to change color on the Davis farm. The squirrels are busier which means change is coming. And Bo's puppy dog senses are telling him that sweater weather season is near!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

It was fall. And on the night of the big frost, Henry and his dog, Laird Angus McAngus, decided that they must explore the wild and untracked mountains near their house. Before winter set in.

So the next morning they set out, with flags and banners as any good explorers would, and also rope. You always need rope when climbing in the mountains - for safety, Henry said.

I expect you to be home before dark, said Henry's father.

And off they went. They picked their way through dangerous canyons and up steep cliffs, had their lunch, and then trouble began. It proved to be an exciting afternoon for Henry and Angus, much better than Henry's imagination could have made it.

From the USA Today bestselling author of Welcome Little One comes an all-new, interactive seek and find story for babies and toddlers on the farm, the perfect Easter basket stuffer!

Looky looky at an exciting new approach to early learning and introduce your little one to our great, big, beautiful world! In this barnyard can-you-find board book adventure, activities will exercise young brains and challenge little ones to search for and identify objects, colors, numbers, shapes, sounds, animals, and themes on the farm! Inspiring learning and curiosity, Looky Looky Little One on the Farm is the perfect first farm book for babies and a wonderful baby shower gift or read aloud for any occasion.

Includes over 8 seek-and-find challenges featuring adorable cows, horses, pigs, animal sounds, tractors, and more, perfect for little learners ages 0-3!

Also in the Looky Looky series:

• Looky Looky: Discover Your World
• Looky Looky Little One Things that Go
• Looky Looky Little One Baby Animals
• Looky Looky Little One It's Bedtime
• Looky Looky Little One It's the Helpers
• and more!

The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved.

Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies.--School Library Journal

As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius, Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living.--Publishers Weekly