Author: Chris Van Dusen

Illustrator: Chris Van Dusen

Summary: While on the playground with his teacher, Jack shares his ideas on how his school would be a much better design than the one in front of him. Let’s start with a welcoming zoo at the front entrance, and a cool system of transportation pods that kids could use to go from class to class. With each turn of the page, you and your kids will be amazed with the detail of Jack’s imagination. Watch out, you might be inspired to come up with your own ideas for the perfect school!

Author: Peter Raymundo

Illustrator:

Summary: Edgar, the jellyfish, is just plain confused about his name, so he goes to an underwater support group for some help. There he meets a group of starfish who listen to his concerns. He’s jealous that some animals got fancy names (narwhal, nautilus) and understands why other animals got their names (hammerhead shark, swordfish) but he just can’t understand why he was named Jelly Fish when HE”S NOT A FISH! The author cleverly weaves in facts about fish and jelly fish, all while Edgar goes on a journey to discover that no matter WHAT he is called, he is still HIMSELF! You and your kids will be sure to smile when Charlie the seahorse makes an appearance at the end of the story.

Author: Stacy McAnulty

Illustrator: David Litchfield

Summary: Welcome to Planet Awesome…otherwise known as planet Earth! This is a great book full of kid-friendly facts. You and your kids will enjoy learning about the history of Earth through the fabulous illustrations. This book is packed with diagrams, timelines, and even a few jokes along the way. Even better, it ends with a gentle reminder to clean up as you go to take care of planet Earth.