Dad BakesDad wakes early every morning before the sun, heading off to work at the bakery. He kneads, rolls, and bakes, and as the sun rises and the world starts its day, Dad heads home to his young daughter. Together they play, read, garden, and most importantly they bake. This lovely, resonant picture book was inspired by muralist Katie Yamasaki's work with formerly incarcerated people. With subtle, uncluttered storytelling amplified by her monumental and

is accused of rape

In a last attempt to get it away from the creature

They whisper

Have You Thanked an Inventor Today

As Miles tries to get his school life back on track

I stare right back

Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected

and he eventually agrees to come back to her house

Cuz tonight I'm delivering

What if you couldn't touch anything in the outside world

she often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches--so many

is on a mission to prove his star-power