Fresh from the press
Pajama Press publishes relevant, enduring children’s books that uplift readers—and never talk down to them.
From the award-winning author of Nim’s Island and Dragonfly Song, a gripping novel about a family’s will to endure, mystical horses, and the beauty of self-sufficiency and restoration.
From the award-winning author of The Umbrella House comes a mystery with twists, turns, and suspects galore. Will Elodie LaRue, the daughter of globe-trotting art crime investigators, be able to prove she has what it takes to solve a crime?
From the author-illustrator of A Quiet Girl, Peter Carnavas showcases the daring adventures of young explorers as they traverse the wild country in their own backyard.
In a story where empathy and generosity shine as much as the tempered chocolates, eight-year-old Daniel learns from his chocolatier great-uncle and discovers how much comfort a small act of kindness can bring
Bestselling author-illustrator Mies van Hout employs vivid creatures in a jewel-tone natural setting to explore the longing we all feel at times to be like somebody else.
Full-colour profiles feature twenty-five diverse individuals who followed a wide range of paths to fascinating careers. Young readers will be equipped for their own journeys with tips, resources, and spotlight features about other young people who are already engaging with their chosen fields.
From the award-winning author of Outside, You Notice comes another nature inspired journey. In lyrical text, celebrate the outdoors by pairing childlike curiosity with facts about the natural world.
By Erin Alladin & Miki Sato
A bluebird provides solace and a special wish for former refugee Ali as he learns to embrace a different definition of home. From the author of The Library Bus and A Sky-Blue Bench.
A Tanzanian schoolgirl struggles with a long walk to and from school that leaves her no daylight in which to do homework. When studying at lunchtime makes her miss out on the bicycle library’s visit, her compassionate classmates find a way to share the bicycles so that everyone can reach home.
In poetic language suitable for very young children, a joyful exploration of the different meanings of and ways of experiencing a kiss.
A true story about life in a Saigon orphanage, a dramatic rescue flight from Vietnam to Canada, adoption by a Canadian family, and growing up in Canada.
This clever instalment in the Big, Little Concept Books collection celebrates the playful imaginations of ten diverse preschoolers while exploring categorization and all the ways to add up ten
An accessible picture book about resilience, self-esteem, and the power of talking about emotions
An engaging, multilayered read-aloud that celebrates preschoolers’ love of trains while exploring sound, rhyme, and rhythm
In this thought-provoking sequel to the award-winning Music for Tigers, middle-schooler Louisa carries a secret the world isn’t meant to know: the Tasmanian tiger still exists. As scientists press for answers and her family face unexpected challenges, Louisa learns to trust the music of nature—a…
Little Fox is lost in the snowy forest. When an old owl offers to help him find his way home, Little Fox remembers his mother’s rhyming warning to stay still if he is lost. Instead of following a stranger, Little Fox finds a better solution: He lets the other animals help him sing his mother’s rhyme…
Airplanes, helicopters, and more zoom across, through, and around in this Big, Little Concepts exploration of flying machines and prepositions, from the author of Shape Up, Construction Trucks!
When George returns home from WWII, he would have never imagined he could be the one to restore joy in his grieving town. A story about hope, community, and overcoming loss.
By John Spray & Scot Ritchie
Deaf sixth-grader Macy expects disaster when she is sent to help her elderly neighbor Iris, who doesn’t know sign language, pack for a move to an assisted-living home. To her surprise, Iris soon becomes a firm friend who helps Macy face her own upcoming move, into the home of her mother’s soon-to-be…
By Shari Green
From the acclaimed author of Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess, a timely middle-grade story about the devastation of wildfires and the resilience of the human spirit
By Shari Green
In 1988 Tehran, teenaged girls Farrin and Sadira are sentenced to death for homosexuality. Farrin prays that her wealthy family will be able to save them before it is too late. Based on a true story.
Kadarusman’s award-nominated Tasmanian conservation story with four starred reviews, now in a quality paperback edition
Now in paperback, a compassionate, hopeful New York Times Notable portrait of a young refugee from celebrated author-illustrator Suzanne Del Rizzo.
From the author and illustrator of Our New Kittens, an empowering story for young children about training a new puppy
By Theo Heras & Alice Carter
The very popular Mystery at The Biltmore series, praised as “[a]n entertaining blend of quirky characters and locked-room puzzle” by Kirkus Reviews, will now be available in quality paperback!
