Books like Up, Up, and Away by Margaret Hillert

A charming tale of a small locomotive whose optimism and perseverance show children the power of "I can".

Benny Alden and his siblings uncover a scheme to stop hot‑air ballooning in the town of Lloyd’s Landing, turning a quest for adventure into a detective mystery for young readers.

A group of Lego astronauts board a space shuttle to explore the universe.

Rhythmic text depicts astronauts exploring outer space.

A young readers’ guide to the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, explaining its origins, the creation of the famous balloons and the cultural significance of this New York tradition.

"Words, Peter learned, were powerful things. And when he put them in long, neat rows, he felt as if the world itself clicked into order." For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions — and it wasn't long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn't write stories; he wrote lists. Peter took his love for words and used it to organize his ideas and find exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time. This book is an inviting, visually engrossing portrayal of Peter Mark Roget and the creation of the thesaurus. Readers of all ages will marvel at Roget's life, depicted through lyrical text and brilliantly detailed illustrations. This elegant book celebrates the joy of learning and the power of words.

A young girl discovers a dangerous obsession in Antarctica while on vacation with her uncle, leading her to seek a mythical opening called Symme's Hole.

A playful, rhyming introduction to adverbs, with bright illustrations that guide young readers through how adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in everyday English.

A spirited boy rockets into space aboard a playful spaceship, embarking on a thrilling lunar adventure that sparks curiosity about the moon and the wonders of exploration.