Story Time with Avant-garde Books, LLC

Everyone is excited about Zachary starting school. He is a bit nervous. Will it be everything that he's heard about?

Discover the incredible true story of how one of history's most successful potato farmers began life as a slave and worked until he was named the "Potato King of the World"! Junius G. Groves came from humble beginnings in the Bluegrass State. Born in Kentucky into slavery, freedom came when he was still a young man and he intended to make a name for himself. Along with thousands of o...

Humans need regular exercise to stay fit and healthy. This beautiful picture book shares information about sports and activities like soccer, dancing, hockey, volleyball, and swimming and encourages children to move their bodies and have fun.

Let’s Ride! A Children’s Book About Wheeled Vehicles  helps emerging readers recognize 18 different vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and trucks. With vibrant illustrations and large print, this special book makes learning fun and memorable.

Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed―two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told history, from the first Jubilee to the making of a national holiday. Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? In  Left Out of History , explore the misunderstood and underexamined past i...

Hurricanes are in the news more than ever before. But how many kids really know the amazing science behind these spectacular and often deadly natural occurrences? Our newest All Aboard Science Reader offers tons of interesting information about the cause and effects of hurricanes alongside full-color photographs.

Hurricanes are in the news more than ever before. But how many kids really know the amazing science behind these spectacular and often deadly natural occurrences? Our newest All Aboard Science Reader offers tons of interesting information about the cause and effects of hurricanes alongside full-color photographs.

Hurricanes are in the news more than ever before. But how many kids really know the amazing science behind these spectacular and often deadly natural occurrences? Our newest All Aboard Science Reader

In this tender sequel to the  New York Times  bestseller and children's classic  The Kissing Hand , Audrey Penn provides parents with another tale of love and reassurance to share with their children. Chester Raccoon has a baby brother—and the baby brother is taking over his territory. When Chester sees his mother give his baby brother a Kissing Hand—his Kissing Hand—he is overcome with sadnes...

Spencer Johnson's  Who Moved My Cheese?  is a bestselling book that has helped millions of people around the world adapt and succeed in changing times. Now Dr. Johnson has adapted his story for the picture book audience so that, starting from the earliest age, children can view change as a positive thing that can lead to new opportunity. Young readers will enjoy following the story of the four...

Spencer Johnson's  Who Moved My Cheese?  is a bestselling book that has helped millions of people around the world adapt and succeed in changing times. Now Dr. Johnson has adapted his story for the picture book audience so that, starting from the earliest age, children can view change as a positive thing that can lead to new opportunity. Young readers will enjoy following the story of the four...

Spencer Johnson's  Who Moved My Cheese?  is a bestselling book that has helped millions of people around the world adapt and succeed in changing times. Now Dr. Johnson has adapted his story for the picture book audience so that, starting from the earliest age, children can view change as a positive thing that can lead to new opportunity. Young readers will enjoy following the story of the four...

God Made It is a fun way of helping children learn the story of God's creation in Genesis. This picture book is written in rhyme and brings the seven days to life, helping them to remember the sequence of creation. It ends with a focus on why God's Word is important. Vibrant illustrations accompany each day of creation which fosters parent/child interaction and discussion. This lyrical loo...

You can watch great stories on our YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAcJXbsyzcE In this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball's unsung heroes -- perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Featuring nearly fifty iconic oil paintings and a dramatic double-page fold-out,...

You can watch great stories on our YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAcJXbsyzcE   In this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball's unsung heroes -- perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Featuring nearly fifty iconic oil paintings and a dramatic double-page fold-ou...

The charming tale of The Tiny Seed, by beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle, is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Eric Carle’s classic story of the life cycle of a flower is told through the adventures of a tiny seed. Everyone will cheer for the seed’s progress as it floats across the sky, nestles in the ground, and finally grows into the giant flower it was always meant to be. With t...

This abridged, board book adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved Bright and Early Book about sounds is perfect for babies and toddlers! Ideal for encouraging imaginative play, the classic rhymes introduce children to all sorts of sound words!

This farm favorite is now a board book, perfect for preschoolers. "Cows in the pasture, moo, moo, moo. Roosters in the barnyard, cock-a-doodle-doo . . ." It's another noisy morning on the farm, and all of the animals are where they should be -- except Goose. And where is Goose? Young children will enjoy clucking, mucking, mewing, and cooing while they search for Goose on every gorgeo...

A pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert and encounters a strange young boy who calls himself the Little Prince. The Little Prince has traveled there from his home on a lonely, distant asteroid with a single rose. The story that follows is a beautiful and at times heartbreaking meditation on human nature.

This educational video includes vibrant images, big words, and facts about each shape.

In this tender sequel to the New York Times bestseller and children's classic The Kissing Hand, Audrey Penn provides parents with another tale of love and reassurance to share with their children. Chester Raccoon has a baby brother—and the baby brother is taking over his territory. When Chester sees his mother give his baby brother a Kissing Hand—his Kissing Hand—he is overcome with sadness, b...

You can watch great stories on our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM5H8ZOiefQ The charming tale of The Tiny Seed, by beloved author and illustrator Eric Carle, is now available as a Level 2 Ready-to-Read! Eric Carle’s classic story of the life cycle of a flower is told through the adventures of a tiny seed. Everyone will cheer for the seed’s progress as it floats across the s...

You can watch great stories on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAcJXbsyzcE In this New York Times bestselling classic, Caldecott Medal-winning artist Kadir Nelson tells the incredible story of baseball's unsung heroes -- perfect for celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues! Featuring nearly fifty iconic oil paintings and a dramatic double-page fold-out,...

This educational video, created just for children, discusses over 30 sea animals. It includes vibrant pictures and definitions; it is perfect for marine biology enthusiasts. #educationalvideo #educational #educationalvideosforchildren #sea #sealife #seaanimals #marinebiology #nature #naturelovers #sealovers

Donald is a happy and healthy 7-year-old boy who loves to read and help his grandmother with her garden. Donald’s mother, father, and older brother support him as he engages in constructive activities like learning how to play the trumpet and building model airplanes. This charming book with vibrant images and big letters is perfect for emergent readers. It includes reading comprehension questions...