All tortoises are turtles. But not all turtles are tortoises! Tortoises like to live on land, while most turtles like to live in water as well as on land. Tortoises are shaped a little differently than most turtles, because they have thicker back legs and shells that are dome-shaped. And tortoises are herbivores (vegetarians) while most turtles are omnivores – they eat both plants and animals.  Celebrate World Turtle Day 2024 with these wonderful books about turtles (including tortoises) and other reptiles! Read More

Celebrate World Turtle Day 2024 with these great stories about turtles! Read More

Exercise not only releases tension in our muscles, it can also help relax our minds, by releasing endorphins that trigger positive feelings, and regulating cortisol levels that help us respond to stress. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month 2024, enjoy these inspiring stories centered around our feelings. Read More

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May by reading some wonderful books about how we feel. Read More

In celebration of National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024 enjoy these inspiring stories about Yo-Yo Ma, Chloe Kim, Ellison Onizuka and more. Read More

Celebrate National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2024 with these wonderful stories written and/or illustrated by creators of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Read More

You may have heard about teen activist Greta Thunburg and her work to help stop climate change, but have you met Autumn Peltier or Jadav Payeng? Learn how you, too, can make a difference! Read More

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2024, with these wonderful stories about our planet. Read More

A haiku is a form of Japanese poetry frequently written in three lines – the first and third lines often have five syllables, while the second line has seven. Another type of poetry (much longer than a haiku) is a novel in verse – a multi-paged story told in poetry instead of prose. Enjoy some beautiful poetry – from shorter poems in picture books such as Like So, to longer novels in verse like Louder Than Hunger – to celebrate National Poetry Month! Read More

Celebrate Poetry Month in 2024 with some of Jazzy’s favorite poetry books. Read More