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Boy Who Grew a Forest, The: The True Story of Jadav Payeng

As a boy, Jadav Payeng was distressed by the destruction deforestation and erosion was causing on his island home in India's Brahmaputra River. So he began planting trees. What began as a small thicket of bamboo, grew over the years into 1,300 acre forest filled with native plants and animals. The Boy Who Grew a Forest tells the inspiring true story of Payeng--and reminds us all of the difference a single person with a big idea can make.

Boy Who Loves to Lick the Wind, The

The boy next door, who has autism, loves to lick the wind. "You should try it," says his mom. "All the best winds are at the beach." And so begins an amazing afternoon by the sea for two boys. One doesn't always speak with words and likes throwing stones into the sea--the other likes to collect shells and make sandcastles. But the sea works its magic and by the end of the day the boys discover they both love to lick the wind--together. And back in school the next morning, the whole class discove

Brainpower (Blue Owl Books)  

What happens in your brain when you feel strong emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and fear? Combining social and emotional learning (SEL) and STEM concepts covering psychology and neurology, Brainpower explores what happens in the brain and body when we feel certain emotions and how readers can manage emotions more effectively.

Brainstorm!

When it's time to write in class, one child feels like she has absolutely nothing to say. But suddenly--ker-plink--one drop, one tiny thought, hits her. And before long she's caught in a shower of funny phrases, a whirlwind of adjectives and verbs, a downpour of huge ideas. Boom, CRASH! A regular brainstorm of creativity for her to soak up and play in! With writing prompts and a glossary in the back matter, this is a story to inspire imagination and ingenuity in all readers.

Bramble, The

In this beautifully illustrated and mostly wordless book, Cameron isn't small, but he's not exactly big. He's not slow, but he's also not quick. He wants friends, but it never quite seems to work out. And in a game of tag, he's going to end up "it." Or at least that's how things are on this side of the Bramble. On the other side, it's a different story. On the other side of the Bramble, something extraordinary can happen, something that changes everything.

Brave Miss Muffet

When Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet a spider scared her away, or so the story goes. But not this Miss Muffet!. Not only does she find the spider interesting, she isn't afraid of a series of other so-called frightening animals. Can the story's narrator find anything to scare this brave Miss Muffet away?

Brave Old Blue

After travelling down a winding road, a pickup truck pulling a trailer stops at a farm. When the trailer opens, an old horse steps out. Old Blue, alone, unsure, and trying hard to be brave, has arrived at a horse rescue farm. But what will happen here? As it turns out, there is a warm greeting waiting for Old Blue. Friendly pats, fresh carrots, soft voices, and tender hands welcome the old horse. And there is a young girl, Bobby, who is eager to show Old Blue around. With the big blue sky high a

Bravo!

Helene loves her family, but she doesn't love the fact that her father is always so terribly loud. He never speaks normally. He always shouts. He's nice, but a shouter. One day Helene has had enough, so she packs her belongings and her beloved trumpet and goes out into the world.

Bread for Words: A Frederick Douglass Story

Frederick Douglass knew where he was born but not when. He knew his grandmother but not his father. And as a young child, there were other questions, such as Why am I a slave? Answers to those questions might have eluded him but Douglass did know for certain that learning to read and to write would be the first step in his quest for freedom and his fight for equality. Told from first-person perspective, this picture-book biography draws from the real-life experiences of a young Frederick Douglas

Breaking Through the Lines: The Marion Motley Story

Marion Motley was a Hall of Fame fullback, and one of four Black players who reintegrated pro football in 1946 when he signed with the Cleveland Browns. Yet one of the sportÎs greatest and most impactful players remains unknown to most Americans. This book tells MotleyÎs story of adversity, personal tragedy, and triumphs.