Pixar

A subsidiary of Disney, Pixar Animation Studios is an American computer animation film studio based in Emeryville, California. Enjoy some of our Pixar-related books along with the movies, and have fun with these activity sheets.

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Pixar

The Night Before the Nutcracker

Get a front-row seat and experience the excitement of opening night as young dancers prepare for a performance of The Nutcracker. This festive holiday picture book, created in partnership with American Ballet Theatre, is a perfect gift for young readers and dance fans. ’Twas the night before The Nutcracker and, sleepless in their beds, these budding ballet dancers are

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Encanto

Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel.

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Encanto

Standing in the Need of Prayer

From an award-winning author and critically acclaimed artist comes a stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual “Standing in the Need of Prayer.” The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American history. A perfect gift or timeless keepsake!   This inspirational book encapsulates African American

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Children’s Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Packet

Check out this amazing Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Activity Booklet from Random House Children’s Books. It is filled with fun activities like making your own decorations, learning new palabras (words), mazes, and more! Activities are in both Spanish and English. To access, click the image below!    

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Illyanna Maisonet Shares Personal Recipe From New Book, Diasporican

How I became a cook is not a romantic story. I learned how to cook Puerto Rican food from my grandmother, Margarita Galindez Maisonet. Margarita was born in 1938 in the campo of Manatí, on the northern coast of the island. By the time that Margarita was fourteen years old, she was already pregnant with

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THE MOTH PRESENTS: A Game of Storytelling from the Creative Minds of The Moth

From the storytelling experts at The Moth, an interactive card deck that uses true stories to encourage lively conversations, spark creativity, and improve your public speaking abilities.   Since 1997, The Moth has engaged thousands of fans through their celebrated live shows, workshops, and The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. A Game of

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The Little Book of Joy

Nobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu share their own childhood struggles to show young readers how they can thrive and find joy even during the most challenging times in this picture book adaptation of the international bestseller The Book of Joy. If you just focus on the thing that

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Misty the Cloud: Friends Through Rain or Shine

New York Times bestselling author, TODAY Show co-host, and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer’s next Misty adventure is all about getting along and learning to compromise! Social-emotional learning meets weather concepts in this bestselling franchise. The follow-up to the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller! When Misty’s party with her cloud pals is interrupted by a group of

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