Children

One little koala discovers that a parent’s love makes everything better. Featuring rhyming text and delightful artwork, this much-loved title is now available as a padded board book. Which part of you do I love best?I’m going to try a little test... One little...

This addition to Emma Dodd’s much-loved sequence of animal books features a tenderly composed rhyming text, heartwarming illustrations, and flurries of foil throughout. Exploring the loving relationship between one little owl and his mommy, this beautifully designed picture book is certain to become a...

A mysterious forest sound sets a curious girl and her timid younger brother on an evening adventure with an unexpectedly heartwarming outcome.Alice and Jack are out playing catch when they hear a strange sound coming from the forest. Jack wants to know what it...

In the fourth tale in this beloved series, villainous Sebastian Eels returns to Eerie-on-Sea, thrusting Herbie and Violet into a new adventure involving a missing girl, a spooky wax museum, and a dangerous clockwork robot.Herbie Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, and his...

A celebration of stories and the imagination they awaken, A Child of Books is a breathtaking journey into the magic of reading. A young girl sails across a sea of words and invites a boy to join her on an adventure beyond the ordinary—through...

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...

From the award-winning creative team of Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston comes an enchanting and imaginative picture book certain to delight word lovers of any age. Dictionary wishes she could tell a story like other books. So one day, she decides to bring her...

Revered author Michael Morpurgo evokes the post-war Britain of his childhood in this unflinching and deeply poignant tale of the physical and mental scars of war.From a young age, Michael was both fascinated by and afraid of his grandfather. Grandpa’s ship was torpedoed during...

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...

Get triple the tales — and triple the fun — in this collection of three Judy Moody and Friends books for newly independent readers.Three books in one? How RARE is that? Included in one convenient bind-up you’ll find:Frank Pearl in The Awful Waffle KerfuffleFrank...

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’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...

The play’s the thing when sibling rivalry takes center stage in a funny, spot-on Sisters Club story by the inimitable creator of Judy Moody.Alex has always been the Actor-with-a-capital-A in the Reel family, and middle-sister Stevie has always been content behind the scenes. But...

From the author of the Judy Moody books, this exciting novel captures the warmth, humor, and squabbles of three spunky sisters.Meet the Sisters Club: twelve-year-old Alex, aspiring actress and born drama queen; eight-year-old Joey, homework lover and pioneer wannabe; and smack in the middle,...

"I don't like the dark," said Little Bear."What dark?" said Big Bear."The dark all around us," said Little Bear.In this tender account of a sleepless night in the bear cave, Big Bear sets out with all his patience and understanding to show Little Bear...

Know a word-loving Waldo fan who’s always on the move? This travel-friendly book is packed with brain-teasing fun to keep curious minds busy anywhere, anytime—just don’t forget to bring a pencil! Get ready for a whirlwind of wordy challenges—crosswords, word searches, secret codes, riddles,...

Where’s Waldo? He’s hiding in the dark—can you spot him in the spotlight? Get ready for a whole new way to search for everyone’s favorite world traveler! In this imaginative twist on the classic Where’s Waldo? adventure, each scene starts out completely dark. Using...

Waldo’s back—and he’s leaving a trail of clues behind! In his seventh and most interactive adventure yet, Waldo is on the move, and so is his sketchbook! Each scene hides a missing page from his pad, and it’s up to eagle-eyed readers to track...

A New York Times bestseller!The beloved, multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question.When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s...

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...

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...

YES! Now in a dual language Spanish-English edition, this must-have toddler title sheds light on some concepts with a comical flair that will make readers HAPPY.Yanking the cat's tail: no NO. A gentle pat on the back: yes YES. And it’s funny how dumping...

Now available in a dual Spanish-English edition! Spaghetti? Yummy! / ¡Ñam! Worms? Yucky! / ¡Puaj! This silly baby tries to eat everything—from cookies to sand—and hilariously finds out what belongs in a mouth... and what really, really doesn’t. With bold, funny pictures and simple...

Poetic words, evocative art, and die-cuts throughout combine to explore a child’s moods through color—or the lack of color—and offer a reassuring message of love and acceptance.Today I feel gray.But that’s OK.Some days you may feel sunshine yellow or orange-balloon bright. Other days you’re...

Two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo returns to her roots with a moving, masterful story of an unforgettable summer friendship. Raymie Clarke has come to realize that everything, absolutely everything, depends on her. And she has a plan. If Raymie can win the Little Miss...

The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner! From the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling and award-winning I Want My Hat Back comes a second wry tale. When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him...

Can Flo follow Daddy Duck on their outing, or will she get distracted? A lively read-aloud and visual treat from author-illustrator Jarvis.When Flo and her daddy go to visit a relative’s new nest, Daddy Duck says Flo must follow him or she’ll get lost....

Alan the alligator has one big talent—scaring everyone with his big, scary teeth! He’s known all over the jungle for his terrifying smile. Every day, Alan gets ready to scare the other animals by polishing his sharp teeth and practicing his spooky faces. But...

A Parents Best Children’s Book of 2019. These little piggies lead a series of silly counting opportunities from one to ten as Jarvis puts his spin on a popular nursery rhyme. One little piggy went to market.Two little piggies had a car but couldn’t...

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...

With wit and gorgeous art, New York Times best-selling author Eoin Colfer and multi-award-winning illustrator P.J. Lynch team up again for a quest story of knights, dark magic, and a maiden with powers of her own.Studious Prince Lir is next in line to become...

Joe dreams of reaching the stars. While others laugh and call it impossible, he believes there must be a way. With the help of his dad—and a shared sense of wonder—Joe begins to build. Ladders stretch higher, towers rise skyward, and rockets take shape,...

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...

“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...

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...

Influential artist Carson Ellis makes her solo picture-book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home.Home might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe. Home may be on the road or the sea,...

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...

Serendipity and positive thinking come into play as a family searches for a missing puzzle piece in Bob Graham’s enchanting story with a sweet surprise ending.“Oh, let’s do it!” say Kitty and Katy and Mom when a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle mysteriously arrives in the...

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...

Anthony Browne lends his singular talent for rendering primates to a lovingly detailed concept book that will captivate readers both young and old.What’s the opposite of old? Young! What’s the opposite of sad? Happy! Big or small, alone or together, the primates in this...

From the author and illustrator of If I Were a Whale comes another joyful rhyming board book—this time soaring into the world of birds from Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond! With vibrant illustrations and playful verse, little ones will be introduced to a...

This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches. Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There's nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying...

After striking out with baseball, soccer, and football, they discover wrestling—and quickly get carried away choosing wrestling names, inventing signature moves, and imagining themselves as future champions. Packed with playful humor and kid-friendly adventures, this graphic novel chapter book is designed to build reading...

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...

There is a wonder and magic to childhood. We don't realize it at the time, of course . . . yet the adults in our lives do. They encourage us to see things in the stars, to find joy in colors and laughter as...

Meet Odder, the unstoppable queen of underwater adventure. With her fearless spirit and endless imagination, she turns every day in the ocean into a performance—diving deeper, spinning faster, and creating waves wherever she goes. Living along the coast of central California, Odder spends her...

Finger Puppet Book for Toddlers and Babies: Baby Animal Finger Puppets #1 What does Baby Bear eat when he's hungry? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. This simple, comforting story features a permanently attached...

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...

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,...

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...