February
Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month this February with books from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing!
Eliza's Freedom Road
An Underground Railroad Diary
By: Jerdine Nolen
Illustrated by: Shadra Strickland
This edition: Hardcover, 160 pages
Publication date: January 4, 2011
Ages: 8 - 12
It is 1852 in Alexandria, Virginia. Eliza’s mother has been sent away and it is Abbey, the cook, who looks after Eliza, when Eliza isn’t taking care of the Mistress. Eliza has the quilt her mother left her and the...
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Little Cloud and Lady Wind
By: Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison
Illustrated by: Sean Qualls
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: January 26, 2010
Ages: 4 - 8
Little Cloud likes her own place in the sky, away from the other clouds. There, the sky is all hers. She is free to make her own way and go where she wishes. Can Lady Wind show Little Cloud the power of being with others? Will...
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All Things Bright and Beautiful
By: Cecil F. Alexander
Illustrated by: Ashley Bryan
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: January 5, 2010
Ages: 2 - 5
All things bright and beautiful; all creatures great and small; all things wise and wonderful, the incredible Ashley Bryan illustrates them all!
Other Formats: eBook
Mama Miti
Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya
By: Donna Jo Napoli
Illustrated by: Kadir Nelson
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: January 5, 2010
Ages: 4 - 8
Through artful prose and beautiful illustrations, Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir Nelson tell the true story of Wangari Muta Maathai, known as “Mama Miti,” who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, an African...
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Peeny Butter Fudge
By: Toni Morrison and Slade Morrison
Illustrated by: Joe Cepeda
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: September 15, 2009
Ages: 4 - 8
Snuggle, snuggle. Time to rest. Nana joins us in her nest. There is no one like Nana in the whole wide world. She is the best. Nana knows how to take an ordinary afternoon and make it extra special! Nap time, story time, and...
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My People
By: Langston Hughes
Illustrated by: Charles R. Smith Jr.
This edition: Hardcover, 40 pages
Publication date: January 6, 2009
Ages: 4 - 8
Langston Hughes's spare yet eloquent tribue to his people has been cherished for generations. Now, acclaimed photographer Charles R. Smith Jr. interprets this beloved poem in vivid sepia photographs that capture the glory, the...
Goin' Someplace Special
By: Patricia C. McKissack
Illustrated by: Jerry Pinkney
This edition: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
Publication date: December 30, 2008
Ages: 4 - 8
There's a place in this 1950s southern town where all are welcome, no matter what their skin color...and 'Tricia Ann knows exactly how to get there. To her, it's someplace special and she's bursting to go by herself. When her...
Other Formats: Hardcover
Coretta Scott King
First Lady of Civil Rights (Part of Childhood of Famous Americans)
By: George E. Stanley
Illustrated by: Meryl Henderson
This edition: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
Publication date: December 16, 2008
Ages: 8 - 12
Coretta Scott King is well known for being the wifeÊof Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for her own civil rights and world peace activism. She also received many awards and honorary degrees. But before she did all of those...
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Martin's Dream
(Part of Ready-to-Reads)
By: Jane Kurtz
Illustrated by: Amy June Bates
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: November 25, 2008
Ages: 4 - 6
In 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that proclaimed that it was time - long overdue - for all men to be treated as equals. Today his beliefs are more important than ever, and author Jane Kurtz explains Dr. King's...
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Barack Obama
Son of Promise, Child of Hope
By: Nikki Grimes
Illustrated by: Bryan Collier
This edition: Hardcover, 48 pages
Publication date: August 26, 2008
Ages: 5 - 8
Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he...
Little Rock Nine
(Part of Turning Points)
By: Marshall Poe
Illustrated by: Ellen Lindner
This edition: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
Publication date: July 1, 2008
Ages: 8 - 12
There are moments in every country's history when decisions are made and actions are taken that will change the course of that country's future. Turning Points historical graphic novels bring these moments in American history...
My Brother Martin
My Brother Martin
By: Christine King Farris
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2003
Ages: 6 - 11
Long before he became a world-famous dreamer, Martin Luther King Jr. was a little boy who played jokes and practiced the piano and made friends without considering race. But growing up in the segregated South of the 1920s...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
Walking to the Bus-Rider Blues
By: Harriette Gillem Robinet
Illustrated by: Raul Colon
This edition: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2002
Ages: 8 - 12
"Oh, I'm singing the bus-rider blues, the Alabamy bus-rider blues. I got me a feeling, deep down inside, It ain't never ever gonna be the same." During the Alabama bus boycott, six months after Rosa Parks made her famous bus...
If a Bus Could Talk
The Story of Rosa Parks
By: Faith Ringgold
Illustrated by: Faith Ringgold
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: November 1, 1999
Ages: 5 - 8
If a bus could talk, it would tell the story of a young African-American girl named Rosa who had to walk miles to her one-room schoolhouse in Alabama while white children rode to their school in a bus. It would tell how the...
Other Formats: Trade Paperback
Presidents' Day
Pump up your patriotic pride with these titles perfect for Presidents' Day!
Cleared for Takeoff
(Part of Liberty Porter, First Daughter)
By: Julia DeVillers
Illustrated by: Paige Pooler
This edition: Hardcover, 224 pages
Publication date: July 12, 2011
Ages: 8 - 12
When your father is the President of the United States, and you've taken your own oath to represent the kids of America . . . well, that's a lot of responsibility for one girl. Luckily, Liberty Porter is up to the job! There's...
New Girl in Town
(Part of Liberty Porter, First Daughter)
By: Julia DeVillers
Illustrated by: Paige Pooler
This edition: Hardcover, 208 pages
Publication date: July 6, 2010
Ages: 8 - 12
In New Girl in Town, Liberty is settled in at the White House but off to a rough start at her new school. It’s hard being the new girl, especially since she has to bring along a bodyguard. And do the other kids only want...
Presidents' Day
(Part of Robin Hill School)
By: Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by: Mike Gordon
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: January 5, 2010
Ages: 4 - 6
Mrs. Connor’s class knows they have a holiday in February, but do they know what it really means? They will after they learn all about Presidents’ Day—and why it’s more than just a Monday off from...
My Brother Abe
Sally Lincoln's Story
By: Harry Mazer
This edition: Hardcover, 208 pages
Publication date: January 6, 2009
Ages: 8 - 12
Virtually nothing is known about Sarah Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln's older sister. This novel will follow the few known facts of the Lincoln family's early life, starting with the Lincolns' move from Kentucky to Indiana when...
Barack Obama
Son of Promise, Child of Hope
By: Nikki Grimes
Illustrated by: Bryan Collier
This edition: Hardcover, 48 pages
Publication date: August 26, 2008
Ages: 5 - 8
Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he...
Washington's War
(Part of Blast to the Past)
By: Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon
Illustrated by: Guy Francis
This edition: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
Publication date: January 9, 2007
Ages: 7 - 10
Keep history on track -- that's an order! Abigail and her friends have an important job today: They must convince George Washington to stay in Valley Forge and continue to fight the Revolutionary War. The future of America...
Theodore
By: Frank Keating
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2006
Ages: 6 - 9
His name was Theodore, but he is remembered as Teddy. As a young boy, he was a dreamer and a reader and had a curiosity about life he could never satisfy. As the youngest man to ever be president, he led a nation to greatness...
Abe Lincoln
Abe Lincoln
By: Kay Winters
Illustrated by: Nancy Carpenter
This edition: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2006
Ages: 5 - 8
In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. When he grew up, he became the sixteenth...
Other Formats: Hardcover
Lincoln's Legacy
(Part of Blast to the Past)
By: Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon
Illustrated by: David Wenzel
This edition: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2005
Ages: 7 - 10
Third graders travel through time to keep history on track! Abigail loves Mondays, and so does the rest of class 305. That's the day Mr. Caruthers asks them cool questions about history. Today Mr. C asks, "What if Abraham...
When Washington Crossed the Delaware
When Washington Crossed the Delaware
By: Lynne Cheney
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2004
Ages: 5 - 9
"This is the story that I tell my grandchildren at Christmas. I hope that this book will bring the tradition of sharing history to families all across America." -- Lynne Cheney Christmas night, 1776, was a troubled time for...
Harry S. Truman
Thirty-Third President of the United States (Part of Childhood of Famous Americans)
By: George E. Stanley
Illustrated by: Meryl Henderson
This edition: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
Publication date: May 1, 2004
Ages: 8 - 12
One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies -- easily read by children...
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Teddy Roosevelt
The People's President (Part of Ready-to-read SOFA)
By: Sharon Gayle
Illustrated by: Bob Dacey and Debra Bandelin
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2004
Ages: 6 - 8
Teddy Roosevelt had poor health throughout his childhood, but that didn't keep him from his love of nature or books. Teddy grew up to be strong and healthy. He became a fearless war hero and the youngest United States...
Andrew Jackson
Young Patriot (Part of Childhood of Famous Americans)
By: George E. Stanley
Illustrated by: Meryl Henderson
This edition: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
Publication date: May 1, 2003
Ages: 8 - 12
Dear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, seventy years old in 2002, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and...
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John Adams
Young Revolutionary (Part of Childhood of Famous Americans)
By: Jan Adkins
Illustrated by: Meryl Henderson
This edition: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
Publication date: June 1, 2002
Ages: 8 - 12
Dear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, seventy years old in 2002, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and...
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Ghosts of the White House
By: Cheryl Harness
This edition: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2002
Ages: 7 - 10
Join Sara On A Magical Tour Of The White House The ghost of George Washington steps out of his White House portrait to introduce Sara -- and the reader -- to the ghosts of thirty-five other presidents. Brief biographies of...
Ronald Reagan
Young Leader (Part of Childhood of Famous Americans)
By: Montrew Dunham
Illustrated by: Meryl Henderson
This edition: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
Publication date: September 1, 1999
Ages: 8 - 12
The Childhood Of Famous Americans Series One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring,...
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Valentine's Day
Share a story with someone you love this Valentine's Day.
Zombie in Love
By: Kelly DiPucchio
Illustrated by: Scott Campbell
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: August 23, 2011
Ages: 4 - 8
Mortimer is looking for love. And he’s looking everywhere! He’s worked out at the gym (if only his arm wouldn’t keep falling off). He’s tried ballroom dancing lessons (but the ladies found him to be a...
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Melvin's Valentine
(Part of Jon Scieszka's Trucktown)
By: Jon Scieszka
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: December 22, 2009
Ages: 4 - 6
Melvin worries his way around Trucktown trying to find out who gave him a valentine. After everyone he asks says no, little Rita beeps her way to Melvin's attention. Did she give Melvin the valentine?
Other Formats: Library Binding
SpongeBob's Hearty Valentine
(Part of SpongeBob SquarePants)
By: Emily Sollinger
Illustrated by: Heather Martinez
This edition: Board Book, 14 pages
Publication date: December 22, 2009
Ages: 3 - 5
SpongeBob is really excited it's Valentine's Day; it's the perfect day to show all his friends how much he cares! Join SpongeBob on the loveliest of holidays, as he delivers cards and presents to all his friends in Bikini...
Where's My Valentine?
(Part of Yo Gabba Gabba!)
By: Tina Gallo
This edition: Paper Over Board, 12 pages
Publication date: December 22, 2009
Ages: 2 - 5
t's Valentine's Day, and Toodee couldn't be more excited... until she realizes she doesn't have any Valentines! Help Toodee figure out what's going on and then use one of the 4 punch out Valentines in the back of the book to...
Love, Raggedy Ann
(Part of Raggedy Ann and Me!)
By: Bonnie Pinehurst
Illustrated by: Laura Thomas
This edition: Novelty, 14 pages
Publication date: December 16, 2008
Ages: 3 - 5
Raggedy Ann has special valentine treats for all of her friends! In this unique and squeezably adorable new format, a plush Raggedy Ann doll is suspended on the spine and die-cut through each board page so that she whirls and...
Big Heart!
A Valentine's Day Tale (Part of Ant Hill)
By: Joan Holub
Illustrated by: Will Terry
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: December 26, 2007
Ages: 3 - 5
The ants are hard at work in their classroom on a big Valentine's Day card! They will add lace and glue and stars. But who will they send it to? The Ant Hill kids list all of the possibilities before settling on one lucky...
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Consider Love (Mini Edition)
Its Moods and Many Ways
By: Sandra Boynton
Illustrated by: Sandra Boynton
This edition: Paper Over Board, 32 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2005
Ages: 4 - 8
Consider Love From the sentimental to the soulful, this little book explores, in absolutely no depth whatsoever (yet with a number of lively and surely profound illustrations), the many and curious modes of love. Also it...
Henry and Mudge and Mrs. Hopper's House
(Part of Henry & Mudge)
By: Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by: Carolyn Bracken
This edition: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2004
Ages: 5 - 7
A Special Valentine's Day for Henry and Mudge Henry's mother and father are going to a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dance, and Henry and Mudge are staying with Mrs. Hopper across the street. Henry's never been in Mrs. Hopper's...
Other Formats: Hardcover
Kiss Kiss!
By: Margaret Wild
Illustrated by: Bridget Strevens-Marzo
This edition: Hardcover, 24 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2004
Ages: 3 - 6
One day when Baby Hippo woke up, he was in such a rush to go and play that he forgot to give his mama a kiss... As Baby Hippo wanders through the jungle, he hears "Kiss, kiss!" from all the other animal parents and babies....
Other Formats: Board Book
Dora Loves Boots
(Part of Dora the Explorer)
By: Alison Inches
Illustrated by: Zina Saunders
This edition: Trade Paperback, 24 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2004
Ages: 3 - 7
It's Valentine's Day! Dora and Boots can't wait to spend it together. They pick a favorite meeting place and set put with Map's help. Will they find each other on this special day? Only with your help!
Too Many Valentines
(Part of Robin Hill School)
By: Margaret McNamara
Illustrated by: Mike Gordon
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2003
Ages: 4 - 6
Everyone at Robin Hill School is looking forward to Valentine's Day. Everyone except Neil. He thinks valentines are silly. But on the big day, when Neil doesn't get any valentines at school, he's not sure they're so silly...
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Counting Kisses
By: Karen Katz
Illustrated by: Karen Katz
This edition: Hardcover, 32 pages
Publication date: January 1, 2001
Ages: 1 - 5
How many kisses does it take to say good night?
I Need A Valentine
By: Harriet Ziefert
Illustrated by: Chris L. Demarest
This edition: Novelty, 16 pages
Publication date: January 1, 1999
Ages: 3 - 6
"If you send a valentine, you'll receive one," Margery's mother tells her. So Margery sends a valentine to her grandpa, and she waits and waits. Will she ever get one? Lift the flaps to find the sweet surprise in Margery's...
Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch
By: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Paul Yalowitz
This edition: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
Publication date: January 1, 1996
Ages: 3 - 7
One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. "Somebody loves you," the note says. "Somebody loves me!" Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room. "Somebody...
Other Formats: Hardcover
