Trouble getting your little one to sleep at the end of a long day? These books are the perfect addition to your pre-bedtime routine! From relaxing stories that will lull little ones to sleep to action-packed adventures sure to fuel their dreams, however your young reader likes to go to bed, Astra has just the... Read More

As backpacks are zipped and lunchboxes packed, the start of a new school year brings excitement—and sometimes a few butterflies. Books can be a comforting companion through these transitions, offering humor, heart, and a gentle nudge of courage. Here are 10 standout picture books from Astra Books for Young Readers that are perfect for kicking off the school year... Read More

Keep reading for a hand-picked selection of summer reads from Astra Publishing House, DAW, and Astra Books for Young Readers! Though these titles run the gamut of age range and genre, they’re all excellent companions for a beach day, a road trip, or any sunny day spent outside. Like a sober millennial Jesus’ Son, Michael Deagler’s... Read More

The Look and Cook series of books — Look and Cook Snacks, Look and CookBreakfast, and Look and Cook Sweet — offers a fresh, hands-on approach tointroducing children to the joy of cooking. Designed with visual learners in mind, eachbook uses step-by-step photographic instructions that empower young chefs to followalong independently and with confidence. The visual design aligns beautifully with... Read More

Summer is a time to relax, rest… and read! Get your kids off their screens and make it a summer to remember with these books. Featuring great stories, engaging topics, and laugh-out-loud humor, these books are just what they need to stay sharp all summer long. Take these books with you on your road trip,... Read More

Looking for a meaningful way to spend Mother’s Day? Take some time to read with your kids! Here are our picks for the perfect books to share this holiday. For Mom & Kids Who Love to Cook For anyone who’s tried to whip up something special for someone they love, and stumbled—here is the book... Read More

Learn more about Jewish-American history and heritage this May! From activism to poetry to sports and more, these titles feature Jewish characters and themes that will inspire your young reader. Meet unique and outspoken Bella Abzug, the iconic Jewish politician and activist who fought for justice and women’s rights, in this compelling picture book biography. 2025... Read More

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the long-running traditions of AAPI cultures. Our books by AAPI creators about AAPI characters feature Korean recipes, Chinese holidays, Pakistani weddings, and more. In this story about the Ching Ming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, a young girl and her Chinese-American family come together... Read More

May 5th is the start of Teacher Appreciation Week! To show teachers just how much we appreciate their hard work, ABFYR is sharing some helpful resources for classroom time. Enjoy this selection of downloadable activity kits, discussion guides, coloring pages, and more to keep students engaged and entertained. ORSON AND THE WORLD’S LOUDEST LIBRARY by... Read More

In Barney Saltzberg’s new picture book Rabbit’s Feat, a single-minded rabbit channels his smarts and ingenuity to finally unite long-time friends Boulder and Cactus. Miles and miles away, a bright and brave little girl shrewdly avoids becoming a hungry shark’s dinner in Daniel Bernstrom’s picture book One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue... Read More