Once upon a time : the epic tale of my daddies and me

Once upon a time : the epic tale of my daddies and me
Language: English 
[Cicero, N.Y.] : Manny's Mommies, [2012] 
[20] p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.

A is for activist

A is for activist
written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara
Language: English
New York, NY : Seven Stories Press, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 15 cm.
ISBN: 9781609805395
Summary: A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for. 

The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents' values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.
Available now from the author's Web site: http://www.aisforactivist.com/
Available soon from Seven Stories Press: http://catalog.sevenstories.com/products/a-if-for-activist 

Christian, the hugging lion

Christian, the hugging lion 
by Justin Richardson; Peter Parnell 
illus. by Amy June Bates 
Language: English 
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, ©2010. 
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 x 26 cm. 
ISBN: 9781416986621; 1416986626 
Summary: When Ace and John find a lion cub for sale at Harrods department store, they buy him, name him Christian, and the three live happily for a year in a London apartment, but eventually Christian grows too big and they must let him go to live the life of a wild cat. Based on a true story; includes an author's note.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Christian-Hugging-Lion-Justin-Richardson/dp/1416986626/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1367419155&sr=1-1&keywords=christian+the+hugging+lion