3 - 6 yrs

Judy and her friends are on the playground when Jessica Finch overhears a fifth-grader talking. What!? There’s no such thing as the Tooth Fairy? Can that big kid be right? Luckily, Judy Moody is on the case! All she needs is one loose tooth,...

Judy’s mom takes the spotlight as the Moody family tries to give her the birthday she would like in a broadly funny episode just right for newly independent readers.Make a wish, Mrs. Moody! Every year on Mom’s birthday, one way or another, something goes...

Mighty righty Judy Moody is out of her element in this righty-to-lefty switcheroo just right for newly independent readers.Left-handers are creative. Left-handers are geniuses. Half of all cats are lefties! (Or so says Stink.) But Judy is a righty . . . and Judy...

Kids can get a jump start on the Judy Moody and Friends series with this appealing bind-up of three books in one.Here’s what’s included in this trio of tales — no lie!Jessica Finch in Pig TroubleRocky Zang in The Amazing Mr. MagicAmy Namey in...

Judy can’t wait for her mischief to bear fruit when Stink discovers that his backyard science project is an overnight success. Hardy-har-har!Prankenstein strikes again! The Summer Science Showdown is just around the corner, and Stink is positive that he has the recipe for a...

Abracadabra! Kalamazoo! Rocky and Judy astound and amaze in the Greatest Backyard Magic Show on Earth!Rocky is perfecting the tricks for his magic show when Judy Moody offers to be his assistant. Rocky agrees, but it turns out that Judy — or Stella the...

Surprises are in store as Stink excavates his backyard in search of a relic from an extinct beast — and Judy lends him a little sleight of hand. Mega-chomp! Stink wants to make the find of the century.He’s on a dig, dig, digging quest...

It has a golden horn. It has a purple mane and white wings. Could it be? Stink’s friend Sophie takes the lead in this final, buoyant Judy Moody and Friends adventure.“Don’t let the unicorn get on the bus!” yelled Sophie.Unless Sophie’s eyes are playing...

It has a golden horn. It has a purple mane and white wings. Could it be? Stink’s friend Sophie takes the lead in this final, buoyant Judy Moody and Friends adventure.“Don’t let the unicorn get on the bus!” yelled Sophie.Unless Sophie’s eyes are playing...

It’s all systems go for a bedtime voyage to the stars and to Mars! Stink and his best friend, Webster, let their imaginations fly at their first-ever sleepover. Three, two, one... sleepover! Stink can’t wait for Webster to arrive and sleep over for the...

Stink takes a star turn—and helps stave off cosmic calamity—in a Judy Moody & Friends adventure just right for newly independent readers.Look up! Look out! A comet is coming, a comet is coming! Stink is camped out in the backyard with his sister, Judy,...

Holy guacamole! Judy and her family and friends have plenty to celebrate in this bind-up of three favorite episodes. Mrs. Moody in The Birthday JinxEvery year on Mom’s birthday, one way or another, something goes wrong. But this year, Judy is going to do...

Dr. Judy knows a sick pet when she sees one, and Jaws the Venus flytrap is for-sure sick. Time for some urgent care and firstaid! Judy Moody, pet vet, will never rest in her efforts to nurse Jaws back to health. In her quest...

Curious minds are rewarded with curious answers in a fantastical bedtime book by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault.Why is the ocean blue? What is the rain? What happened to the dinosaurs? It might be time for bed, but one child is too full of...

"This is an enchanting little story, with homey illustrations that add to its appeal. It will be particularly reassuring to read aloud on those dark and stormy nights." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "It was a dark and stormy night on Plum Street....

They’re cute! They’re courageous! They’re kittens who love to climb. And they won’t stop until they reach their ultimate goal: scaling the towering dinosaurs of nearby Dinosaur Island. A sensible narrator tries to warn them—the dinosaurs look hungry, their teeth are enormous, and this...

Conceived by Kate DiCamillo and featuring enchanting illustrations by Jaime Kim, this nearly wordless graphic story follows a little girl in search of a friend.“La la la . . . la.” A little girl stands alone and sings, but hears no response. Gathering her...

An affectionate storybook tribute to that truly wonderful place: the library.Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is...

"No one renders primates with more faithful detail or surreal humanity than Browne." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A USBBY Outstanding International BookAn Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award WinnerThree starred reviews (Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal)Once there was a very special gorilla who had almost everything he needed....

What is a boy to do when a lost penguin shows up at his door? Find out where it comes from, of course, and return it. But the journey to the South Pole is long and difficult in the boy’s rowboat. There are storms...

Wow, look at the crowd! Maisy and friends play a rousing game of soccer in a read-aloud sure to have aspiring little players cheering.Maisy and her friends can’t wait to play soccer! Maisy puts on her uniform, laces up her sneakers, and heads to...

It’s a snow day today—and Maisy and friends are going outside!One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outdoors, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow. In the park, Eddie and...

Whether it's snowy, rainy, or sunny, readers can explore the natural world with Maisy and find out how wonderful weather can be.In this interactive First Science Book, Maisy shows how wonderful weather can be.

Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live.  The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston.  But with a little help...

A success story for anyone who knows the highs--and lows--of learning to do something for the first time. Max will fly away with your heart!As the son of legendary superheroes Captain Lightning and Madam Thunderbolt, Max too is destined to one day join their...

Max has a little sister! Fans of the late-blooming superhero will thrill to meet super-sibling Maxine, who flies high with style—her own.Max’s baby sister arrives with two little strands of red hair at exactly the stroke of midnight. Maxine receives a superhero’s welcome: Grandma...

In this heartwarming story, children will discover the wonderful lessons that sea animals can teach us about navigating everyday life. Through their unique abilities and special talents, young readers will learn how to believe in themselves, overcome challenges, and let nothing stop them from...

World of Reading - Level 1. A charming storybook collection featuring Minnie Mouse in five fun-filled adventures. Each tale highlights Minnie’s creativity, kindness, and confidence as she takes on everyday challenges and exciting new experiences with her friends from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Perfect for...

Author Dave Eggers and artist Júlia Sardà spin a quirky historical event into a whimsical and tall-ish true tale of American ingenuity.Make way for history as only Dave Eggers could stage it. It all started when John “Minnie” Moore built a mine in Idaho...

When a little girl comes face-to-face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! After inviting him into her world (Do you want to meet my fishes? Do you want to hear me play?) comes that universal wish (Can I ride...

A finger puppet book (Finger Puppet Pals) A cozy, rhyming board book for children ages 2-5 with an adorable ili pika finger puppet. A friend joins in my favorite games--we're buddies through and through.Your friendship means the world to me.I'll always pika you! An...

The Caldecott Honor-winning creator of the Journey trilogy celebrates color and nature with a joyously simple die-cut book.People always ask for your favorite color. But who said you can only have one? Open this gorgeous board book to find an ode to ever-changing colors,...

Twenty years after Iona Opie and Rosemary Wells released their first collection of Mother Goose rhymes, the celebrated original is back in a gorgeous anniversary edition.To a small child, words are magical. And the most magical of all are the beloved words of Mother...

Part four in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid’s point of view. Encouraging young readers to explore a rural landscape as it changes with the seasons, and introducing familiar everyday words in an engaging way,...

Number two in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid’s point of view. With simple, rhythmic language, young readers are invited to observe a rural landscape as it transforms with the changing seasons, while learning familiar...

Part one in the unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid’s point of view! the house / the tree / the garden / me A simple yet lyrical read that encourages young readers to discover the sights...

Part three in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid’s point of view. Gentle, rhythmic text invites young readers to discover a rural landscape as it changes throughout the year, introducing familiar everyday vocabulary along the...

George is a dog with all the best intentions, and his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him alone for the day. But it’s so hard to be a good dog when there...

For anyone who has ever craved sleep—and anyone too full of energy to settle down—a comedy from Bob Shea, creator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series, and singular illustrator Jarvis.It’s sleepy time for Lion and Penguin. Correction: it should be sleepy time for Lion...

Short Stories for All the Letters If words make up the stories and letters make up the words, then stories are made up of letters. In this menagerie we have stories made of words, made FOR all the letters. The most inventive and irresistible book...

Marvel at the sky in this meditative die-cut book, a follow-up to You Are Light and My Favorite Color, from the Caldecott Honor–winning creator of the Journey trilogy. Its dawn begins in darkness.With hope we greet its light. Within the pages of this elegant...

A festive read-aloud brimming with all the joy and excitement of Christmastime — beginning, of course, with picking out a tree! Part of the magic of the Christmas season stems from the traditions that families and friends take part in every year: hanging up...

The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon’s not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! (Maybe). It’s going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. Will he discover bath time...

In this laugh-out-loud book that begs readers to break the rules, silliness and hilarity reign supreme! Perfect for fans of The Book with No Pictures. Wait--are you reading this book? Even though the cover asked you not to? Well, if you're going to read...

"Read this book aloud so that youngsters can chime in. . . . Children will delight in this energetic, amusing, and very approachable tale." —School Library JournalDo you know what Jack and Jill were arguing about before they went up the hill? And what...

Aaron Becker, creator of Journey, a Caldecott Honor book, presents the next chapter in his stunning wordless fantasy.A king emerges from a hidden door in a city park, startling two children sheltering from the rain. No sooner does he push a map and some...

Welcome the much-anticipated finale of Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker’s wordless trilogy—a spectacular, emotionally satisfying story that brings its adventurer home.Failing to get the attention of her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to a fantastic world for friendship and adventure. It’s her third...

Comic-book action meets picture-book adventure in this exciting and funny outing from beloved author Michael Rosen and illustrator Katharine McEwen.Tune in as a father reads his children a bedtime story about the exploits of two villains, Filth and Vacuum, and their wicked plan to...

“A masterful delight, this crafty caper has huge kid appeal and a title/refrain that will easily sneak into the family lexicon: 'Shh! We have a plan.' ” —School Library Journal (starred review)Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird...

From the illustrator of the #1 smash The Day the Crayons Quit comes another bestseller--a giggle-inducing tale of everything tossed, thrown, and hurled in order to free a kite!When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how?...