Children

Christmas is coming, and Teddy is so excited! "Is it Christmas yet?" he repeatedly asks Big Bear. Teddy wants to help Big Bear get ready, but every time he tries, he ends up making a mess and making Big Bear angry! Will they be...

A Lift-the-Flap Book. Perfect for story time in the lead-up to Christmas, this board book introduces cheerful characters and festive fun-filled flaps on every interactive page as you and your family countdown to the day! This first Christmas board book offers: - An interactive...

A two-book box set that's perfect for celebrating the holiday with your friends and family!  Play Veranda Santa and go for a Christmas swim with Bluey and Bingo! This two-book box set includes ornaments to hang on your Christmas tree, creating fun memories with...

At a train station on her way to meet her friends Marie and Leo to recover her pet rock, Madame Charlotte accidentally picks up the Prime Minister's elephant-hide bag instead of her own. As it contains important documents and the politician is due to...

Step into the magical world of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in this beautifully illustrated edition by Ella Okstad. This special version includes fun activities to help children dive deeper into Dorothy’s exciting adventure! When a big cyclone carries Dorothy and her dog, Toto,...

When nature meets machine, an unforgettable journey begins. Roz is no ordinary robot. She wakes up alone on a remote island, surrounded by wilderness—and completely unprepared for it. With no memory of how she got there, Roz must learn to adapt, survive, and connect...

A clockwork English gentleman. A reckless wager. A race against time. October 1872. When the unflappable Phileas Fogg bets his fortune that he can circle the globe in just eighty days, he sets off with his loyal valet, Passepartout, on an unforgettable adventure. From...

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 Pop-Up Gallery of Curiosities J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World is full of magical curiosities: a flying car, a hat that sings, an enchanted case, and so much more. This small, deluxe pop-up book showcases three-dimensional renderings of some of the beloved curiosities from the...

A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules -...

The Tales of Beedle the Bard has been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill...

There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building... wherever they had murdered. When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to...

As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until...

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone- a secret order gathers...

The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter – but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Halloween, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry...

When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it's the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run...

Carle is one of the most beloved illustrators of children's books. This retrospective is more than just an appreciation of his art, however. The book also contains an insightful autobiography illustrated with personal photographs, an anecdotal essay by his longtime editor, a photographic essay...

Celebrate new beginnings with Dr. Seuss! Featuring designs and patterns based on the best-selling Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, this coloring book for all ages is the perfect way to relax and exercise your imagination.From preschool graduates to retirees, highfliers of all ages will...

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...

No matter what you do, no matter how you feel—one thing never changes: a parent's love. Through playful rhymes and tender illustrations, Always by Emma Dodd tells the gentle story of a young elephant discovering the boundless comfort of unconditional love. Whether happy or...

Christmas is almost here—and so is Santa… if you can spot him! Luckily, Waldo fans have a magical wand to help shine a light on the jolly man in the night. Grab your holiday cheer, cozy up in your favorite sweater, and dive into...

Timothée de Fombelle and Isabelle Arsenault capture the heart-wrenching cost of war for one small girl in a delicately drawn, expertly told tale.While her father is at war, five-year-old Rosalie is a captain on her own secret mission. She wears the disguise of a...

In this fifth and final tale, the arrival of a team of cryptozoologists sets off a series of events that could reveal the deepest secrets of Eerie-on-Sea—and the truth about shipwrecked orphan Herbert Lemon.It’s Midwinter again in Eerie-on-Sea, when legend claims the terrifying Malamander...

In the second fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea, Herbert and Violet team up to solve the mystery of Gargantis — an ancient creature of the deep with the power to create life-threatening storms.There's a storm brewing over Eerie-on-Sea, and the fisherfolk say a monster is...

In the third mysterious tale of Eerie-on-Sea, it’s almost Ghastly Night, and the Shadowghast—an ancient spirit in a lantern—lurks in wait for the power to enslave the town.In this third adventure, shipwrecked orphan Herbert Lemon, Lost-and-Founder at the Grand Nautilus Hotel, must square off...

In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper’s beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis’s strikingly resonant illustrations. So the shortest day came,and the year died... As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people...

In this gorgeously illustrated whimsical tale, a young boy who fears the outdoors becomes lost in the forest . . . and discovers not only his courage but a new friend, too.The Vasylenko family are all adventurers who love wild places and wild things....

A heartwarming story about three little bear siblings who each want to know something very important: Which one of us is your favorite? Mama and Papa Bear love all three cubs very much, but the little bears begin to wonder—can their parents really love...

A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination.A sweet fable dedicated to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the...

The sky’s no limit as the author-illustrator of The Dot and Ish winds up his Creatrilogy with a whimsical tale about seeing the world a new way.Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school...

A creative spirit learns that thinking “ish-ly” is far more wonderful than “getting it right” in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning picture book The Dot.Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere.Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy....

In Peter H. Reynolds’s whimsical holiday story, young Roland learns that more isn’t always better — and rediscovers the magic of home. Roland can’t wait for Christmas Day, and when the morning finally arrives he races downstairs to see what is waiting for him....

A Monster Calls is a profoundly moving tale of grief, truth, and the monsters we face—inside and out. Since his mother fell ill, Conor O’Malley has been haunted by the same nightmare. But the monster that appears outside his window just past midnight is...

Patrick Ness's #1 New York Times bestseller in a movie tie-in version with a striking cover. A Monster Calls is a profoundly moving tale of grief, truth, and the monsters we face—inside and out. Since his mother fell ill, Conor O’Malley has been haunted...

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...

A fun and easy-to-understand introduction to one of the most famous writers in history—William Shakespeare! In this book, author Michael Rosen explains who Shakespeare was, what his life was like, and why people still love his plays and poems today. With fun facts, silly...

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...

A fun and friendly look at one of the greatest storytellers ever—Charles Dickens! Written by author Michael Rosen, this book helps kids discover who Dickens was, what life was like in his time, and why his books are still read today. You’ll learn about...

Playful and jubilant, Michael Rosen’s read-aloud delight captures the can’t-sit-still spirit of children with energy to burn.This bunny is so wriggly! Around and around, on the ground, it waves its feet and drums out a beat. It just can’t stop! But, phew—it’s tiring being...

Just how happy is this puppy? Michael Rosen’s gleeful picture-book gambol follows a jubilant pooch from here to the stars and back.This puppy is HAPPY! So happy it wants to shout about it! Riding high on a cloud of joy, it wants to sing...

When you’re hungry—really hungry—what exactly could you eat? From the delicious to the daffy, Michael Rosen’s rhyming read-aloud offers a tasting menu for the silliest toddler connoisseurs among us.Look out! This squirrel is hungry. So hungry, it could eat . . . everything! Just...

In a masterful new collaboration, personal poems and poignant art illuminate the experience of refugees and immigrants everywhere.That’s whyit can happen again.It does happen again.It has happened again.Some of Michael Rosen’s relatives were lost before he was born, in the Holocaust. First, he wondered...

With unmitigated honesty, a touch of humor, and sensitive illustrations by Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen explores the experience of sadness in a way that resonates with us all.Sometimes I'm sad and I don’t know why.It's just a cloud that comes along and covers me...

"Playground dynamics become testy as a willful child attempts to exclude everyone else in this simple, humorous lesson in human relations... Deft and funny." —THE HORN BOOK George has a house made from a big cardboard box, and he says that no one else...

"Few anthologies for this age group include such a fine selection of works, introduce the poets so vividly, or provide such a rich collection of haunting illustrations." — Booklist. Poetry provides the best introduction to the marvels of the English language. This volume, collected...

The award-winning team behind A Great Big Cuddle—two former UK Children’s Laureates—reunite to present a collection of nursery rhymes both familiar and rediscovered.Honey for breakfast,Honey for tea.Honey for YOU,Honey for ME.Welcome to the vibrant world of nursery rhymes—from beloved playground sayings to forgotten gems....

Books, books, books! Judy’s got books on the brain as she prepares for a totally RARE trivia competition. Has reading always been this exciting?Judy Moody is in it to win it. Win the Book Quiz Blowout, that is. Judy and her brother, Stink, are...

Judy Moody is making a list and checking it twice, but all her brother, Stink, wants this year is snow.It hasn’t snowed on Christmas in Virginia in more than a hundred years, so what are the chances that that will change? Enter the new...

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...

WWNDD? What Would Nancy Drew Do? Judy and her new friend, Mighty Fantaskey, take cues from their favorite sleuth as they search for a lost mood ring in a spooky attic.Judy Moody is freaky for Nancy Drew, the famous girl detective from the book...