Young Readers

With its bold designs and striking color, this ABC book, originally illustrated in 1923 by acclaimed American artist Charles Buckles Falls, continues to enchant modern readers.

This book celebrates all the wonderful, miraculous, astounding qualities of our Earth while inspiring how to protect it for future generations.

This big picture book, with its charming artwork, showcases the many unique splendors and attractions of Wisconsin.

"Badger's Perfect Garden" encourages young readers to imagine the wonderful possibilities that may occur when life and nature have other plans.

Through poetry and sidebar text, this fully illustrated picture book explores all aspects of bird life, from physical characteristics to types of habitat.

Beautiful artwork, poems, and additional text will make this a hit with all age-groups. Hardcover.

Meet Baby Piglet! This children's board book features an attached cloth finger puppet for the delight of young readers.

A fun way to learn about birds with 50 color-by-number illustrations.

Heartfelt and bittersweet and layered with meaning, this book will resonate with anyone who longs to make the journey home, wherever that may be.

Your guide to feeders, food, and the most common backyard birds. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert!

An inspiring tale about a young Dakota basketball player whose determination and courage lead him through adversities. Set in 1930's South Dakota.

The true story of a family pet who served in WWII and went on to become a friend to wounded veterans

Paperback: $12.95
96 pages, 51 photos and illus., 3 maps, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870203923

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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102 pages, 60 b/w photos and illus., 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204562

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Paperback: $12.95
120 pages, 43 photos, 6 maps, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870203886

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Paperback: $12.95
128 pages, 55 b/w photos and 7 maps, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204586

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Paperback: $12.95
160 pages, 45 b&w photos, 2 maps
ISBN: 9780870206382

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Three best-selling board books from the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series are now available in one boxed set!

A heartwarming children's story about a young Native girl and her family.

This beautifully illustrated book relates dramatic moments from Great Lakes maritime history in a graphic-novel style. For children 8-11.

Paperback: $12.95
104 pages, 56 b/w photos, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204210

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Hardcover: $10.00
28 pages, color illustrations, 8 x 0.3 x 8
ISBN: 9781930596085

Paperback: $12.95
128 pages, 45 b&w photos and illus., 1 map
ISBN:9780870206412

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Paperback: $12.95
156 pages, 60 b/w photos, 7x9
ISBN: 978-0-87020-575-0

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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Based on a true story of the dramatic rescue of young Lester Smith and his family after a violent storm hits their town of Port Washington on the shores of Lake Michigan. Beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written.

Hardcover: $18.95
192 pages
ISBN: 9780870204937

Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press

A hauntingly beautiful story about a little girl, Firefly, who is taken away from her grandmother and put in mission school. A must read Native boarding school story.

Artist Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik explores nature, family, and Ojibwe culture through his painting, personal stories and stories handed down through generations.

Wonderful children's story about the strength in passing down stories about life and death through generations. Beautifully illustrated!

Stories of the Ojibwe people told from the perspective of an elderly wolf. A profound blend of histlry, spirituality, and a dash of wolf wisdom and humor.

Take a close look at animal ears in this fun and informative board book for young learners. Includes real animal photos and engaging facts about wildlife.

A Badger Biography
Paperback: $12.95
136 pages, 55 B&W photos
ISBN:9780870207327

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Paperback: $15.95
136 pages, 42 b/w photos and 11 maps, 8 x 9
ISBN:9780870204746

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Paperback: $12.95
120 pages, 81 b/w photos, and maps 7 x 9
ISBN: 9780870204432

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Embrace your fears with twenty-eight of Wisconsin's spookiest stories!

Great Ships on the Great Lakes tells of the sea battles, treacherous storms, and unexpected tragedies that sent thousands of ships to the bottom of these so-called low seas. Designed for the upper elementary classroom with emphasis on Michigan and Wisconsin.

This bedtime story brims with holiday cheer! Santa's helper, Krampus, is ready for Christmas!

Dreidels to spin. Pennies to win. Big llama grin. Happy Llamakkah!

For young anglers everywhere, reading "H is for Hook" is the next best thing to being at the end of a fishing pole waiting for that big bite.

A rhyming picture book filled with optimism and encouragement for the hodag in all of us!

Say "Good Night" in ten different languages from around the world! A board book for young readers.

A young girl, Hummingbird (Nenookass) chases a squirrel and becomes lost in the woods. Thankfully, she finds the helpful little people (memegwesiwag) who help her get back home with the assistance of the giant, Sabe. Beautifully illustrated.

Fun and creative activity book featuring the famed Wisconsin architect's wildly colorful and dynamic designs.

A Badger Biography
Paperback: $12.95
120 pages, 64 b/w photos and 1 map, 7 x 9
ISBN: 9780870204869

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Paperback: $12.95
123 pages, 65 B&W images, 2 maps, 7x9
ISBN: 9780870207013

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Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed, festive illustrations.

Learn about special days in 13 countries through lyrical text and festive illustrations! Includes educational notes and calendar.

Paperback: $12.95
112 pages, 60 b/w photos, and 5 maps, 7 x 9
ISBN:9780870204883

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In this charming and fully illustrated Ojibwe story, a young dandelion learns about the stages of life with the support of his parents and grandmother.

A beautiful Passamaqoddy story about a young girl who comes upon the little people. A lesson in the need to preserve our languages and culture.

A beautifully told and illustrated story of when the little people gave the Anishinabe people the gift of maple syrup.

Paperback: $12.95
112 pages, 29 b/w photos and 8 maps, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204609

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Mai Ya's Long Journey follows Mai Ya Xiong, a young Hmong woman, from her childhood in Thailand's Ban Vinai Refugee Camp to her current home in Wisconsin.

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After a difficult and perilous journey that neither of his parents survived, five-year-old Pao Lor reached the safety of Thailand, but the young refugee boy's challenges were only just beginning.

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Take a playful trip to the museum in this wordless picture book. Use your imagination to tell the story!

Paperback: $12.95
78 pages, 42 b/w photos, 1 map, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204326

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Wander through the winter woods and along frozen creeks to observe eagles, deer, muskrats and other wildlife as the winter solstice arrives in the north woods. Beautifully painted full-page illustrations.

A board book for beginning readers. Young readers will learn how different animals use their paws and claws!

This fully illustrated picture book is a festive Latino twist on "The Twelve Days of Christmas." On the fifth day of Christmas, my amiga gave to me, "cinco guitarritas, cuatro luminarias, tres tamalitos, dos pastelitos, and a pinata in a pine tree." Words in Spanish on every page with pronunciation guides and glossary.

The Ojibwe Traditions Coloring and Activity book series offers children and their families the opportunity to learn about Ojibwe Indian lifeways and teachings in an engaging and accessible manner.

This pocket-sized hardcover book contains nearly one hundred quotations from renowned naturalist, John Muir.

A delightful story about a rabbit and otter who go harvesting wild rice. Written in English and Ojibwemowin.

Paperback: $12.95
144 pages, 78 photos and illus., 3 maps, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870203732

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A heartwarming children's story about a rescue dog and his journey to finding a new home!

Paperback: $12.95
128 pages, 66 b/w photos and 2 maps, 7 x 9"
ISBN: 9780870204340

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Using the Nguzo Saba, "or seven principles" of Kwanzaa, the author creates a story that shows how family members can pull together for their own good and the good of the entire community.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this beautifully illustrated book based on the world's best-loved carol and reflecting the world's diversity.

A board book for beginning readers and animal lovers. Young readers will learn about different snouts and sniffers!

In this beautifully illustrated children's book based on historical documents, readers share in Sport's adventures while discovering the various ways lighthouse tender ships helped keep the lake safe for others.

The Ojibwe Traditions Coloring and Activity book series offers children and their families the opportunity to learn about Ojibwe Indian lifeways and teachings in an engaging and accessible manner.

Hardcover: $10
32 pages, color illustrations, 8 x 0.3 x 8
ISBN: 978-1-930596-09-2

Published by The Guest Cottage, Inc.
Distributed by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press

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The Ojibwe Traditions Coloring and Activity book series offers children and their families the opportunity to learn about Ojibwe Indian lifeways and teachings in an engaging and accessible manner.