Books in Trophy Picture Books series

An award-winning, beautiful picture book—poetry and art exploring issues of African American identity. A favorite book to share in schools and homes.Included in Brightly.com's 2017 list of recommended diverse poetry picture books for kids, and a Coretta Scott King Honor Book."A must," according to Kirkus. "Delicately interwoven images. Laden with meaning, the poetry is significant and lovely. Cooper's paintings, with vibrant, unsentimentalized characters in earth tone illumined with gold, are warm, contemplative."Booklist commented: "Poems rooted in home, family, and the African-American experience. Highly readable and attractive."Added Brightly.com: "Each poem has a unique message and theme and is accompanied by beautiful brown and gold earth-tone illustrations related to broomwheat tea."

Ben and his puppy Muddypaws do everything together. On Ben's sixth birthday, Muddypaws gets in trouble and can't understand why they put him outside! This beautifully illustrated and heartwarming tale of a boy and his sidekick is fun for children of all ages. Early readers will love reading along as Ben and Muddypaws learn a few lessons about friendship and understanding.

Did you know...that wooly mammoths were plant eaters?that they lived during the Ice Age, protected by their thick coats and layers of fat?that their bones were used to make shelters, jewelry and even musical instruments? Follow Aliki back thousands of years, to the time of the wooly mammoths--the ancestors of today's modern elephants. Learn about how they lived, what they ate and how they struggled to survival against their greatest enemy--humans. And find out what the wooly mammoth can teach us about the world we live in today.Travel back thousands of years to explore the exciting world of woolly mammoths. Learn how they lived, what they ate, and how they struggled to survive against their greatest enemy—humans. This revised edition includes text revisions and bold new illustrations, which bring new life to this backlist classic.‘A fascinating glimpse of woolly mammoths and the cave dwellers who hunted them.’ — Starred Review/School Library Journal

A Tale to RememberEvery spring, Jewish families throughout the world gather around their tables to celebrate Passover. With poems and prayers, with wine and food, they share the ancient story of the Hebrews in Egypt, and how Moses convinced Pharaoh to set his people free.Jews celebrate Passover more than any other holiday, and this charming book explains why and how. You’ll learn the story of the ten plagues and of the exodus from Egypt. Then you’ll know why matzoh is eaten during the eight days of Passover and you’ll understand the symbolism behind the Seder meal. Norma Simon has included three fun, hands-on activities, including a tasty recipe for matzoh ball soup.