STEMAZing Picture Books
What To Do With a Box by Jane Yolen (author) and Chris Sheban (illustrator)
If you give a child a box, who can tell what will happen next? It may become a library or a boat. It could set the scene for a fairy tale or a wild expedition. The most wonderful thing is its seemingly endless capacity for magical adventure, a feature imaginatively captured in cardboardesque art by…
Read MoreHave Fun Molley Lou Melon
A creative companion to Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon Molly Lou Melon’s grandma taught her to be happy with herself no matter what, but that’s not all she learned. Molly Lou heard all about how her grandma didn’t have fancy store-bought toys when she was little. She made dolls out of twigs and flowers and created…
Read MoreGoing Places by Peter and Paul Reynolds
A go-cart contest inspires imagination to take flight in this picture book for creators of all ages, with art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. It’s time for this year’s Going Places contest! Finally. Time to build a go-cart, race it–and win. Each kid grabs an identical kit, and scrambles to build. Everyone but…
Read MoreSophia Sparks by Elanor Best (author) and Lara Ede (illustrator)
Sophia wears her bow whenever she needs to come up with a new, dazzling invention. But one day, she can’t find it! Join Sophia as she learns – through the power of mashed potato and friends – that she didn’t need a bow on her head to think of brilliant things, after all.
Read MoreEl Fuertecito Rojo por Brenda Maier (autora) y Sonia Sánchez (ilustradora)
Una adaptación feminista y valiente del favorito de todos los tiempos, La gallinita roja, que seguramente atraerá a los fanáticos de Rosie Revere, Engineer. La mente de Ruby siempre está llena de ideas. Un día, encuentra algunas tablas viejas y decide construir algo. Ella invita a sus hermanos a ayudar, pero ellos simplemente se ríen…
Read MoreThe Little Red Fort by Brenda Maier (author) and Sonia Sánchez (illustrator)
A spunky, feminist adaptation of the timeless favorite, The Little Red Hen, sure to appeal to fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer.
Read MoreHarry Builds a House by Derek Radford
Harry Hippo and his friends build a house, step by step from digging a ditch for the pipes to putting in the last joints and plugs.
Read MoreIzzy Gimmo by Pip Jones (author) and Sara Ogilvie (illustrator)
A feisty girl engineer endeavors to help an injured crow fly in this vibrant, STEAM-infused tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship.
Read MoreIzzy Gim and the Invention Convention by Pip Jones (author) and Sara Ogilvie (illustrator)
Inventor Izzy Gizmo returns in an engaging tale of creativity and determination – perfect for little makers and STEAM fans. “This ode to imagination, perseverance, and fun just may inspire young readers to do some tinkering of their own.”
Read MoreSometimes We Do by Omo Moses (author) and Diego Chaves (illustrator)
Johari loves Daddy days, when he and his father make pancakes and play with trains. Together Johari and his father chat about size, number, amount, recipes, and family chores. Playful illustrations allow a glimpse of Johari’s fantasy world and invite further discussion of the book’s early math concepts.
Read More