Bøger udgivet af Penguin Young Readers Group

"Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community. The backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion"--

New York Times bestselling author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents' NYC laundromat.

A lonely porcupine is ecstatic to find another spiky desert specimen and best friend in a cactus, but after a miscommunication, Porcupine decides Cactus is downright prickly, and the two must mend their friendship.

"Meet Zuni. She's sweet, silly, ever-so-charming, and full of bright ideas. Her family has a memory jar. Anytime someone in the family does something important, they mark those moments through notes and photos stored in the jar and share those memories together at the end of the year. Her parents tell Zuni that when she grows up, she'll have important memories to share, too, like graduations, and milestones, and trophies. But Zuni is already making memories! And at the end of the year, her family gets to see the moments that made an impact on little Zuni."--Publisher's description.

Nikita wants to follow her family's tradition of making beautiful henna art.

"From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words comes a middle grade novel set at the border between freedom and fear in World War II France, at the Chateau de Chenonceau, where a Jewish girl who has lost everything but her life must decide whether to risk even that to bring others to freedom."--

"His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he's known as Pelâe. The professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his country's national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although he's hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pelâe was an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF helped improve conditions for children around the world"--

"More than twenty heroic figures from the past and present share their wisdom in this friendly, fun book that combines quotes and artwork from the beloved picture book biography series Ordinary People Change the World. Learn and be inspired by Amelia Earhart's perseverance, Albert Einstein's curiosity, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s conviction, Frida Kahlo's confidence, and so many more examples of strength and bravery."--Provided by publisher.

During a seemingly disastrous first day at school, America finds comfort in the teacher's Welcome Wagon and draws inspiration from historical figures who persevered despite facing rejection.

"Juliette and her school rival Priya Pendley, navigate a truce to peacefully coexist, but when Priya unexpectedly becomes Juliette's cabinmate at Fogridge Sleepaway Camp, their uneasy peace turns into something more"--

"Grace and her classmates each pick a color that they think represents the color of love and share what love looks like to them"--

"On a stormy night, Margot eagerly waits for her mother to return to make grilled cheese together, but as she and her grandfather welcome more and more seafarers sheltering from the storm, her hope and supplies dwindle until she discovers the importance of a community and a helping hand. Includes recipe for grilled cheese"--

"Charles was an architect. Ray was a painter. Together they made the perfect team. This picture book shows the way that Charles and Ray used structure, shape, and color to transform anything. And because they saw problem-solving as an adventure, they were able to incorporate playfulness into everything they designed. A tale about two of the most iconic designers of the Mid-century modern design movement, which will inspire readers to dream up new ways to see the world around them"--

"Reagan and Olivia, whose parents were present during the infamous Lost Lake murders seventeen years ago, return to the campgrounds in look for answers and find that another murderer is on the loose"--

"Max Bretzfeld doesn't want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he s been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold and a dybbuk named Berg and Stein. Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a way back home, and back to his parents. He has a plan to return to Berlin. It merely involves accomplishing the impossible: becoming a British spy"--Provide by publisher.

After getting stuck in a well, a clever little goat finds a way to rescue herself.

"Maren the whale shark loves her life as the biggest, brightest fish in the sea. She spends her days exploring the water around her and finding fresh new snacks as she travels. But one day, the ocean goes dark and Maren's adventures come to a halt. With only the glow from the scales on her back and her best friend, Remy the remora, by her side, Maren sets out on her greatest quest yet--to cross the ocean and ask the Aztec goddess Huixtocihuatl about the darkness and to figure out how to bring back the light. Along the way she meets new friends and exemplifies the power of sharing!"--

Eleven-year-old Fern grapples with her father's death, a distant best friend, and a failing family business, but discovers an unexpected connection with neighbor Jasper as they collaborate on a photography contest and attempt to photograph an endangered pod of killer whales.

"A young boy goes to dance in his first powwow, and his curious cat follows him to see what all the excitement is about"--

"When Jess was thirteen, her mother went for a walk and never returned. Jess and her older sister never found out what happened. Instead, they did what they hoped their mother might be doing: survive. As soon as she was old enough, Jess fled the small town of Knife River, wandering from girlfriend to girlfriend like a ghost in her own life, adrift and aimless in her attempts to outrun grief and confusion. But one morning, fifteen years later, she gets the call she's been bracing for her entire adult life: her mother's remains have been found. Jess returns to the home she'd abandoned to find Knife River - and her sister - frozen in time. The town is as claustrophobic and conservative as ever. Her sister still lives in their childhood home and has become obsessed with unsolved missing persons cases. Jess plans to stay only until they get some answers, but their mother's bones, exposed to the elements for so long, only leave them with more questions. Jess lingers in Knife River, caught up in the case and, unexpectedly, falling back into an entanglement with her high school girlfriend. As days turn into weeks, Jess's understanding of the past, her sister, and herself become more and more complicated - and the list of suspects more and more ominous"--

An ode to childhood classics that celebrates the companionship books offer throughout all stages of life.

"After waiting millions of years, a T-Rex thinks a curious girl might just find the clues he left behind, making his story part of hers"--

"In the small town of Eganston, Ontario, five high school friends have had enough. They've experienced the worst abuse, bullying, and gaslighting their small community has to offer. But it hasn't been all bad. They now know they can count on each other, and surviving their high school years has taught them a few things. One might even say they've learned some useful tactics. And this year is going to be all about using them"--]cProvided by publisher.