Mr. Snore just wants a good night's sleep at the busy Sharemore Hotel. But finding some peace and quiet is much harder than he expects! Every room the bellhop shows him has a problem. The first floor is too noisy, the second is too crowded, and the third is too damp. As Mr. Snore climbs higher and higher up the hotel, he keeps running into animal guests that are bound to keep him awake. Will he ever find the perfect room? Maybe he will have better luck on the thirteenth floor! Get ready for a hilarious bedtime adventure filled with silly surprises and a twist you will never see coming.
39 Pages
An Anthology Honoring and Amplifying Black Life
Pictures by
Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Floyd Cooper, Pat Cummings, Ekua Holmes, Keith Knight, London Ladd, James Ransome, Don Tate, Eric Velásquez, and Shannon Wright
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Collected by
Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson
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With
Mahogany L. Browne, Paula Chase, Dhonielle Clayton, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Sharon M. Draper, Lamar Giles, Nikki Grimes, Curtis Hudson, Tiffany Jewell, Kelly Starling Lyons, Kwame Mbalia, Deray Mckesson, Robert H. Miller, Denene Milner, Jerdine Nolen, Adedayo Perkovich, Ronald Lenard Smith, Nic Stone, Carole Boston Weatherford, Alicia D. Williams, and Ibi Zobi
Black lives have always mattered. In this moving and powerful anthology, prominent Black creators bring their insight, talent, and passion to celebrate Black culture, resistance, and joy. Serving as a stunning follow-up to previous conversations about race and truth, this collection brings together award-winning authors and artists to explore the unyielding necessity of the Black Lives Matter movement. Through a dynamic blend of essays, poems, short stories, and historical excerpts, the contributors capture the prestige and resilience of being Black in America. The book features an eight-page full-color insert of spellbinding art that visualizes the strength and beauty of the community. Readers will discover stories of the past, powerful journeys of the present, and the brilliant light guiding the future. It is a necessary and deeply enriching primer on identity and courage, offering a multifaceted look at the ongoing fight for equality and the vibrant celebration of life.
217 Pages
Which way do you go? When you stand at the beginning of a long path, the choices can feel huge. In this gentle and comforting story, a child asks the road all the big questions about life, wandering, and making mistakes. The road answers back like a wise friend, offering reassurance for every wrong turn. You will learn that it is perfectly okay to be afraid, and even okay to get a little lost sometimes. What matters most is that you keep leading with kindness, stay curious about the world, and just keep going. This beautiful journey shows you that the right path is the one you are making right now.
40 Pages
Every parent looks at their child and dreams of a beautiful future filled with joy, kindness, and endless possibilities. In this warm and uplifting book, you will discover a heartfelt collection of wishes meant just for you. Through gentle, poetic words, the story encourages you to embrace who you are, to be brave when facing the unknown, and to always keep your heart open to others. It is a beautiful reminder that no matter where life takes you or how big you grow, you are deeply cherished. You will love the soothing rhythm of the words and the comforting message that you are surrounded by love every single day. Perfect for reading together at bedtime or sharing during a quiet moment, this tender story is like a warm hug on a page, inspiring you to spread kindness and confidently shine your light into the world.
Shady Baby
Shady Baby Feels
A First Book of Emotions, Feelings, and Shade
Get ready to step into the kitchen and bake up a batch of sweet treats and big feelings. Shady Baby is making cupcakes, and she has a lot of different thoughts about how things are going. Sometimes baking is super exciting, and other times waiting for the oven to beep is just plain boring.
As you follow along with this fun story, you will see Shady Baby express nine very common emotions. Whether you are feeling happy, frustrated, or anything in between, you will find out that all of your feelings are completely normal.
Created by Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, and Tara Nicole Whitaker, this colorful adventure is a great way to learn how to talk about what goes on inside your heart and mind. It is the perfect read to help you understand your own self-awareness while enjoying a funny, relatable story about making something delicious.
24 Pages
Welcome to the biggest, brightest celebration there is: the party of life! Every time a new life begins, the whole world gets a little bit brighter. Written by actress Gabrielle Union, this joyful story is a beautiful love letter to families everywhere. It captures all the exciting moments, big and small, that happen when someone new joins the world. Whether you are reading it with your parents, welcoming a younger sibling into your home, or just looking for a happy story to brighten your day, this book is filled with warmth and excitement. With cheerful words and colorful pictures, it reminds you that you are loved, celebrated, and a very special guest at the party. Get ready to celebrate all the wonderful things that make your family unique. It is time to get this party started!
37 Pages
Shady Baby
Shady Baby
Meet Shady Baby. She is a powerful, fabulous, and super-smart little girl who knows exactly what she likes and what she does not like. When she heads to the park for a fun day of relaxing and playing, she expects everyone to be nice.
But when some other kids at the playground start acting mean and refuse to share their toys, Shady Baby knows just what to do. She gives them her famous side-eye. Her powerful look lets everyone know that bad behavior is simply not going to fly.
Through lots of humor and an unforgettable main character, this story teaches young readers about the importance of sharing, standing up for yourself, and keeping things fair. It is a hilarious and empowering read that shows even the littlest kids can have a big voice and make a positive difference.
32 Pages
Wonder Woman
The Hiketeia
A sacred oath forces two legendary heroes onto a collision course. When a young woman named Danielle Wellys invokes the ancient Greek ritual of Hiketeia, Wonder Woman is bound by the laws of the gods to protect her. Diana takes Danielle in as her student and servant, swearing to defend her from any harm. But Danielle is hiding a dark secret, and she is being hunted by none other than Batman. The Dark Knight is determined to bring Danielle to justice for her past crimes, putting him in direct conflict with the Amazon princess. You will be captivated by this brilliant modern tragedy of duty, vengeance, and honor. Watch as Wonder Woman is forced to choose between breaking a sacred vow or fighting one of her closest allies.
100 Pages
