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Be Resilient

For Little Sock, every day is the same. He gets worn, he gets dirty, he gets washed. His friends don’t seem to mind the routine, but Little Sock dreams of something new. So one night, Little Sock decides to leave his drawer in search of adventure…to find the fabled land known as Sock City!

Follow Little Sock on this adorable journey about bravery and aspiration. Little ones will discover that sometimes in order to fulfill a dream we have to be courageous and try things that might seem a bit scary at first.

Written by Kia Heise and Christopher D. Park (with illustrations by Christopher D. Park as well), this light-hearted tale published by Sleeping Bear Press is sure to delight!


For Little Sock, every day’s the same—until, one night, he leaves his drawer in search of adventure.

Little Sock

Little Sock lives in a drawer. He may look like the other socks, but he has a secret. Sometimes, late at night, he escapes to a marvelous place where everything is new and exciting: Sock City! But when Little Sock starts to wish he had someone to share all the fun with, he’ll have to do something truly brave. He’ll have to figure out… just how exactly does a sock make a friend?

The fuzzy hero from Little Sock returns for a new adventure beyond the dryer, into the magical world where all socks dream of going. Socks might not get there in pairs, but who’s to say they can’t make a friend once they arrive?

Written by Kia Heise and Christopher D. Park, Little Sock Makes a Friend is a sequel to the much-loved Little Sock. Published by Sleeping Bear Press in 2021, the book includes themes of friendship, overcoming social anxiety, and learning how to fit into a new community.

Little Sock loves to visit Sock City—but sometimes, he gets a bit lonely. Will he be able to find a new friend?

Little Sock Makes a Friend

Familius Presents

Back to School

Be Caring and Kind

Little i can't wait to meet his friends at school, but there's just one problem: he can't find his dot anywhere! Luckily, his letter friends are ready to help find a replacement for his dot―an acorn from Little a, a balloon from Little b, a clock from Little c...but nothing seems quite right. Can his friends help him find a new dot before the day is done? This adorable story will teach little ones their alphabet letters and sounds in a whole new way—with a surprising ending that is sure to delight.

The Little i Who Lost His Dot is written by Kimberlee Gard, with lovable illustrations by Sandie Sonke. This charming and educational story is available from Familius, a family-focused publisher with a mission to teach, inspire, and bring families together.

Little i has lost his dot! Can his friends help him find a new one before the day is done?

The Little i Who Lost His Dot

Language and Vocabulary

A new family has moved to Alphabet City—the Punctuations! It’s the first day at a new school for Exclamation Point, Question Mark, Period and Comma. As the letters in school begin forming words, the Punctuations join in the fun. Exclamation Point adds excitement to the words! Question Mark helps the words ask questions. Period brings a nice stop to things. But, Comma isn’t sure how he fits in. He can’t help but feel like he’s just getting in the way and slowing things down. Do the letters even need Comma? What would happen if he wasn’t around?

This wonderful introduction to punctuation is as heart-felt as it is educational. The Day Punctuation Came to Town makes language fun and cleverly teaches the important role punctuation plays. From family-focused publisher Familius, this delightful story is written by Kimberlee Gard with illustrations by Sandie Sonke.

A new family has moved to town—the Punctuations! But, how will they fit in at their new school?

The Day Punctuation Came to Town

Biographies

Women Who Changed the World

Vooks Originals

Little Samantha had a BIG dream: to be an Olympian! She loved gymnastics, the way the athletes moved on the floor, the vault, the uneven bars and the balance beam. With the support of her parents, Samantha worked hard and dreamed BIG! To be an Olympian Samantha would have to be the very best, or so she thought. When adversity struck again and again, Samantha had to learn the true meaning of being an Olympian and being her best self.

Based on the life and story of Olympian Samantha Peszek, Little Girl Big Dream inspires children to dream BIG, work hard, love themselves and to support and encourage others. Little Girl Big Dream is written by Leslie Harter, Illustrated by Hayley Moore and published by Vooks.

Samantha had a BIG dream! Being an Olympian meant she had to be the very best, or so she thought...

Little Girl Big Dream: The Story of Olympian Samantha Peszek

Seasonal - Fall

Kid at Heart

Celebrate Black History

Ronnie Lott has always been tough. As a kid, when he fell down, he felt something inside him start to rumble. That something was a voice called Grit. On the court or off the field, no matter where he went or what he played, Grit was there. When he tumbled, Grit said, “Get back up!” When he fumbled, Grit said, “Let’s try again!”

When Grit helps Ronnie become a professional football player, he’ll have a shot at achieving his dreams. But just how far can Grit take him? Join Ronnie as he pushes his limits and answers the question: Is Grit living in all of us? If so, how can we learn to hear its voice?

Ronnie and his Grit is based on the true-life story of NFL Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott. A tribute to the power of courage, respect, self-restraint, and unflinching resolve, Ronnie and his Grit is a 2021 Vooks Original. Written by Ronnie Lott and Leslie Harter and illustrated by Jonathan Sundy.


Ronnie has an inner voice named Grit, and it pushes him to achieve his dreams. But just how far can Grit take him?

Ronnie and His Grit

Foundational Reading

Family is a special thing and family isn’t always just your relatives. Family can be those you love and who love you, the people who would do anything for you and love you no matter what. This heartwarming story helps little ones understand the special bond between their classroom family–and that their classroom is a place where it’s safe to be themselves, it’s ok to make mistakes and it’s important to be a friend to others. Now more than ever, no matter where that ‘classroom’ might be, it’s important that students understand the message that their class is a family.

Our Class is a Family is authored by Shannon Olson, a teacher, elementary education blogger and business owner focused on creating resources to use in the classroom. With its warm love filled story and engaging artwork from illustrator Sandie Sonke, Our Class is a Family is sure to be a hit in classrooms around the globe.

Family isn't just who you're related to. It can be another special group who love and care for you.

Our Class is a Family

Camp Vooks

Nature

All Seasons

When Earth gets a bit lonely, it decides to visit its friends in the solar system. They’re all talented in their own, special ways: Mercury is crazy fast, racing around the sun four times faster than Earth. Uranus is super cool, with sweet shades and temperatures that can reach -371° Fahrenheit. Jupiter is not only big, but it's also light on its feet when it dances.

So, what makes Earth special? It’s not the biggest, or fastest, or coldest. Does that mean it’s the most boring? Or is there something else that makes Earth a special place—even if it looks like just a tiny blue marble to everyone else?

Written and illustrated by Jonathan Sundy, Earth Yay! explores Earth by celebrating what makes every planet unique. With playful themes of friendship, self-expression, and celebrating differences, Earth Yay! is a loving ode to the planet we all call home. This title is a Vooks original.

While visiting the other planets, Earth learns its friends are all good at something. But what’s special about Earth?

Earth Yay!

Wangari, grew up in Kenya, surrounded by beautiful trees. Years later, after returning home from college, she is shocked to see entire forests cut down. The land is barren and the people in the villages are suffering. She knows that if trees could return, then the land and people would flourish once again. Starting small, Wangari plants nine seedlings in her own backyard. Soon, women from her village, and beyond, are joining in! The movement grows. Despite being mocked, and even thrown in jail, Wangari’s determination and vision inspire change across Africa and even the world. 

Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa, is a message of strength, determination and responsibility for the environment around us. The empowering true story of Wangari Maathai, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is sure to inspire future generations. Through Wangari’s example we learn that one person can truly make a difference and impact the world. 

Wangari's Trees of Peace is written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.


Through Wangari’s example we learn that one person can truly make a difference and impact the world.

Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa

Creative Play

Meet Iz and Norb. They're cute, they're fun, and they're best buds! These silly friends love to play and go on adventures. But, sometimes play is more than just fun and games.

Two imaginative and silly friends learn the value of perseverance, inner strength, and friendship!

Where Are You?

Animals

Vehicles

Sing-alongs and Music

New Books

Everyone knows that Old MacDonald has a farm. But did you know he and Mrs. MacDonald also have an excavator—for a dig dig here, and a dig dig there? And a front loader, for scooping just about everywhere? They’ve got a bulldozer for pushing, and a motor grader for scraping, and a dump truck for dump thumping. They’ve even got a steamroller and a cement mixer.

Just what are Old MacDonald and Mrs. MacDonald building on their farm with all these trucks? Come along for a sing-along involving cows with hardhats, goats with streamers, chickens with shovels, and pigs with screwdrivers. Things are about to get wild!

A hilarious retelling of the classic children’s rhyme from 1706, Old MacDonald Had a Truck is ideal for the truck enthusiasts among us. Written by Steve Goetz, illustrated by Eda Kaban, and published by Chronicle Books LLC.

Old MacDonald has a farm. He also has an excavator, a bulldozer and a dump truck. Just what is he building?

Old MacDonald Had a Truck

S.T.E.A.M.

From pinwheels to bicycles and race cars, this sing along is all about rolling right along. This fun song is full of friendly lyrics and optimistic instrumentation from the group Ants Ants Ants. 

A fun, sing-along that keeps spinning and rolling on! 

Pinwheel

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