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Early Childhood

Animals

Vooks A to Z

There’s one white egg snuggled on Papa’s feet in a land of ice and snow. And two eggs, stuck together, warmed by a furry tail in a tunnel by a stream. There are three eggs, tiny as jewels, laid by a fluttery Mom on tasty plants of green—and four eggs of sky blue, in a nest of grass and mud on a branch in someone’s backyard. Seven eggs, oval and white, buried by two hind feet in the sand by the pond. Ten eggs, bigger than big, laid by the largest bird in the world.

From one up to ten, there are all kinds of eggs laid by all kinds of parents in all sorts of places. And who will these babies be when the eggs finally hatch? You’ll just have to wait and see.

With hints to help children guess what animals or insects will hatch, Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be? introduces easy concepts about birthing environments and habitats. Written by Janet Halfmann, illustrated by Betsy Thompson, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Who will the babies be when these eggs finally hatch? You’ll just have to wait and see.

Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be?

Elementary

Be Resilient

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Biographies

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Familius Presents

Camp Vooks

How We Work

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

Women Who Changed the World

"The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." -Thomas Edison

From the curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.

Inventors Who Changed the World is written by Heidi Poelman, illustrated by Kyle Kershner and published by Familius.

These heroes imagined and invented a better world. What kind of hero will you be?

Inventors Who Changed The World

New Books

Which mammal has three kinds of teeth that are all about the same height? Here’s a hint: You’re one of them! Humans have incisors, canines, and molars. Some animals have larger teeth than ours. Animals with large incisors eat plants, chewing up hard nuts and seeds. Long canines are for eating meat—and tall molars are for grinding up grass and other leafy plants.

What kind of animals have two incisors that grow out of their mouth, pointing up at the sky? And which mammal has canine teeth that stretch down toward their belly? Come along for the story of how our mouths evolved with the foods we eat, one pair of teeth at a time.

A scientific exploration of what our teeth tell us about our preferred diet, Tooth by Tooth educates readers on what each type of tooth is best suited to do. Written by Sara Levine, illustrated by T.S Spookytooth, and published by Millbrook Press.

Which mammal has three kinds of teeth that are all about the same height? Here’s a hint: You’re one of them!

Tooth by Tooth: Comparing Fangs, Tusks, and Chompers

What does a veterinarian do? Today, Dr. Kate is visiting the school—and she’s going to give Henry, the class guinea pig, a checkup. Veterinarians help keep animals healthy. She checks Henry’s eyes and ears. Then she shows the students some of her tools. One is a hairbrush. Veterinarians groom their patients by trimming beaks, washing hooves, and even brushing teeth.

Of course, Vets have many tools for solving pet-related problems. She even uses some of the same tools that people doctors use, like a stethoscope for listening to the heart, and an x-ray for looking at bones. Before she leaves, can you guess what Dr. Kate prescribes for little Henry?

Let's Meet a Veterinarian gives young readers a look at how veterinarians care for the animals in our homes, on our farms, and at our zoos. By showing the simple ways we can care for the animals we love, the story shows the basic similarities between human and animal health. Written by Gina Bellisario, illustrated by Cale Atkinson, and published by Millbrook Press.

Dr. Kate is a veterinarian. Today, she’s visiting the school to give Henry, the class guinea pig, his routine checkup.

Let's Meet a Veterinarian

Energy is all around us. It makes things move, heats things up, and makes things glow. But where does energy come from? Some energy comes from deep within the ground in the form of oil, gas, coal, and uranium. Some energy comes from the wind. Other energy comes from water in the ocean, or water in dams. And some energy comes directly from sunlight!

Often, these resources are used to produce steam that spins turbines, which generate energy at power stations. From there, long lines bring the energy into our homes. We’re always thinking of new ways to get clean, reliable, sustainable energy. What will we come up with next?

An easy-reading explanation of where energy comes from, Energy Animated explains the basic concept of how we turn raw resources into the power we rely on. Written by Tyler Jorden, illustrated by Elsa Martins, and published by Familius.

Energy is everywhere. It makes things move, heats things up, and makes things glow. But where does it all come from?

Energy Animated

If you were a dinosaur, you’d probably look pretty funny—or even quite scary. That’s because on the outside, humans and dinosaurs look very different. But on the inside, there’s a lot that looks the same. Because of fossils (dinosaur bones that turned to stone over time) we can see all the things our skeletons have in common.

Shoulder bones, finger bones, leg bones, and spines—there are a surprising number of bones we still share. But some dinosaurs had bones that humans don’t, like horns and ridges and plates. Can you guess each dinosaur by its skeletons? Let’s find out!

A scientific look at our favorite prehistoric ancestors, Fossil by Fossil walks readers through the anatomies of humans and dinosaurs. Written by Sara Levine, illustrated by T.S Spookytooth, and published by Millbrook Press.

On the outside, humans and dinosaurs look very, very different. But on the inside, there’s a lot that looks the same.

Fossil by Fossil

Everyone's Reading

5 Minutes or Less

Sick Day Stories

Lines are everywhere you look. Some are short, some are long. Some are wavy, some are straight. There are lines that curve and lines that bend. Everywhere around us there are lines to discover! 

Follow the lines that run all through this book, and see what interesting shapes they make! With clever rhymes and of course lots of wiggly lines, Lines That Wiggle is as creative as it is fun. This adorable introduction to lines, shapes, and form is written by Candace Whitman, illustrated by Steve Wilson, and published by Blue Apple Books.

Lines are everywhere you look. Short, long, wavy, straight; see if you can follow them all!

Lines That Wiggle

Vehicles

All aboard the Color Train! Join some of the world’s most famous artists—Leonardo Da Vinci, Mary Cassatt, Claude Monet, and many more—as they guide little ones on a colorful journey through their most iconic works of art! Children will absolutely love learning their colors in this bright, soothing title. So grab your ticket, your paper, and your paints and get ready to ride the color train!

Color Train is written by David Miles, and published by Familius as an adorable two-in-one board book that unfolds into a train!


Grab your ticket, your paper, and your paints...it’s time to board the Color Train!

Color Train

Storytime Favorites

Louie is a dog. His young owner is an artist. To improve his skills, Louie’s owner paints each day—and Louie is there as his audience. But then it’s time for Louie’s owner to go to school. Louie watches him go, feeling upset. He doesn’t like to be alone.

One day, after Louie’s owner leaves for school, Louie feels inspired. After watching so many pictures come to life, maybe he could try his own paw at the canvas. Maybe Louie is an artist himself. Will Louie make a big mess of his owner’s studio? Or will he prove that anyone can capture a spark of genius—even an enthusiastic pup like Louie?

A charming tale about a child and his pet, My Dog Thinks I’m a Genius celebrates the idea that to become an artist, one must simply choose to be one. The story touches on concepts of self-confidence, self-expression, and supporting one another’s art. Written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by renowned artist Barroux, My Dog Thinks I’m a Genius is published by Blue Apple Books.

Every day before school, Louie’s owner paints a picture. Today, Louie might like to try his own paw at the canvas.

My Dog Thinks I'm A Genius

Calling all little artists! 100 First Words for Little Artists is the perfect arts-based language primer for budding prodigies! Creative kiddos will love repeating all the fun terms from across the visual arts spectrum. Fun, colorful, and informative, 100 First Words for Little Artists is sure to foster creativity and a love of the arts.

So grab your art supplies and enjoy this delightful title from Familius, a values-driven publisher on a mission to teach, inspire, and bring families together. 100 First Words for Little Artists is created by Kyle Kershner.

Grab your paint brushes, pencils, and glue—if you’re a little artist, we’ve got some words for you!

100 First Words For Little Artists

All Seasons

Kid at Heart

Celebrate Black History

Build Confidence

From a young age Laura Wheeler Waring loved art. Growing up, she didn’t see any artists who looked like her, or even any paintings of people who looked like her. Using her family members as models, Laura painted and painted, filling the walls of her room like the walls of a gallery. Using her paints, she was fascinated by all the rich colors that combined to create the beautiful shades of brown she saw in her family members. While studying art in Paris, she was inspired by famous painters who captured the people around them. She decided she too wanted to paint who she knew best, people with beautiful brown skin that she never saw in paintings as a child. Today, Laura’s artwork hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC. Now everyone can admire the beautiful shades of brown she captured.

A wonderful true story of creativity and being true to one’s self, Beautiful Shades of Brown is both inspirational and educational. Beautiful Shades of Brown is written by Nancy Churnin, illustrated by Felicia Marshall, and published by Creston Books.


Laura Wheeler Waring discovered an entire rainbow within the beautiful shades of brown she painted.

Beautiful Shades of Brown

Dreamscape

Inspired by real-life makers Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this beloved book is a rollicking celebration of curiosity, the power perseverance, and the importance of asking “Why?”

Ada Twist’s head is full of questions. Like her classmates Iggy and Rosie, Ada has always been endlessly curious. Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious.

Ada has a boundless imagination and has always been hopelessly curious. Inspired by real-life makers such as Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this champions girl power and women scientists.

Ada Twist, Scientist

Engage and expand growing minds with these Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics inspired stories that illuminate an entire world of STEM and STEAM-based possibilities.