Early Concepts

A girl and her mother watch an unusual friendship develop between a solitary starling and a lonely pony. The gray pony lives in the green pasture beside the barn. One day, the girl and her mother see a flock of starlings wheel over the field. When the...

Imagine a rainbow without color, or flamingos, or red shoes. What about a zebra? Oh . . . hmmmm. This whimsical, layered exploration through color celebrates that variety, diversity, and difference create joy.Christopher Nielsen invites you to imagine a...

A comprehensive and spirited exploration of Asian American history--its movements, cultures, and key figures--beautifully illustrated and compellingly told for readers of all ages. Co-authors Cathy Linh Che and Kyle Lucia Wu take us on a journey through...

The newest addition to the Language is Fun series, this colorful picture book from award-winning author Kimberlee Gard and illustrator Sandie Sonke teaches children all about vowel sounds The vowels, little a, e, i, o, and u, know they are different...

Go on a snowy, sandy shore walk in a story where every single word starts with the letter S! A perfect winter picture book for kids aged 3-7--ideal for read alouds. Explore the beach in winter in this story told through clever language. During a sunset...

"[A] dazzling vision of the way art transcends the everyday." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWOn a gray and crowded city sidewalk, a child discovers a book. That evening, the child begins to read and is immediately carried beyond the repetitive...

From the author of Bird Hugs, a story about being yourself, even if that means becoming a new kind of dinosaur!Brian loves dinosaurs. When he discovers that frogs were around when dinosaurs were alive, he decides that makes him a dinosaur--a...

In an unabashed wish-fulfillment tale for the ultimate basketball fan, a kid wakes up in a fantasy town where everyone plays basketball all day long. Maxwell loves basketball so much, he dreams about it every night--crashing the boards, splashing treys,...

Purple, yellow, orange, and red. Just the right mix of colored vegetables make a delicious soup in this tasty introduction to colors, counting, and veggies. All you need is a pot, a spoon, an adult helper, and vegetables of many colors to make a very...

Celebrate the four seasons of the year and all of the fun that comes with them with this lyrical, rhyming picture book from the author of I Heart You. Sometimes it rains, sometimes it snows, sometimes the sun shines, and sometimes the trees change color...

Look closer. Grant Snider's beautiful debut picture book explores the wonders--and colors--of nighttime. For night is not just black and white. Ending in colors yet unseen, and a night of sweet dreams, this lilting lullaby is sure to comfort those...

From ALONE and TOGETHER to ABOVE and BELOW, New York Times bestselling author Gray Malin's stunning photography shows off opposites from all over the world in this beautiful picture book. Join Gray Malin as he explores the concept of opposites through...

An evocative wordless picture book that is a loving tribute to mindful living on our precious planet.* "Beautifully effective." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Deeply profound... compelling... emotionally resonant." -- School Library Journal, starred...

The longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list! "Tullet's brilliant creation proves that books need not lose out to electronic wizardry; his colorful dots perform every bit as engagingly as any on the screen of an iPad.... The joy...

New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book 2008 In this evocative wordless book, internationally acclaimed artist Suzy Lee tells the story of a little girl's day at the beach. Stunning in their simplicity, Lee's illustrations, in just two shades of...

Join Mr. Rabbit in exploring the Golden Rule: Do unto "Otters" as you would have "Otters" do unto you! Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are Otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about Otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends? Just treat...

An unseen reader goes head-to-head with the big bad wolf in this hilarious counting-book twist on The Three Little Pigs. Once upon a time, there were three little pigs.Then the wolf ate them.THE END. This story is too short! I want a longer one! In this...

A clever, amusingly meta picture book with a wholesome message that teaches kids to love themselves just the way they are. Meet "Book"--a plain old book with a dusty yellow jacket and torn pages. When Book's library closes, it moves to a new one in a...

Meet Ned, a determined little hamster ready to win a big race! 3, 2, 1, go! Ned the hamster has been in training for the Great Garden Hamster Race. But when race day arrives, the route is cluttered with critters in need of help. Will he realize that a...

An endearing story about a girl's efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate with readers of all ages who have longed to see one...

This simple, poignant fable--featuring Caldecott medalist Jerry Pinkney's final illustrations and completed after his death by his son, Brian Pinkney, also an award-winning illustrator--reminds us that we all have the power to change the world, no matter...

From Christie Matheson and Anuska Allepuz comes a radiant picture book with a powerful message: you're never too small to make a difference. Featuring dreamy artwork, this makes for a beautiful gift for kids or graduates! Mouse feels all alone one dark...

A rollicking picture book that celebrates finding warmth and shelter during a springtime storm. This is the lair the bears shared.This is the hair that came from the lair the bears shared.This is the bird that borrowed the hairto build a nestin a tall,...

In Two Rabbits, Little Brown Rabbit and Little Grey Rabbit have had an argument. As they go their separate ways into the night, the wind whispers around them to remind them of their sharp words. Will they be able to come back together and find a way to...

A stunning picture book which teaches that real treasure is not gold and friendship is the best gift of all Once, atop a cold, dark mountain, there was an old wooden chest. And in the chest, there was a treasure so special that it could make your dreams...

Through a tapestry of colourful illustrations and heartfelt moments, this tale kindles the power of self-acceptance, the joy of finding true friendship, and the transformative magic of embracing one's own extraordinary gifts. Meet Til, a spirited young...

Can a pirate and a prince learn to share? In the fort in the woods, a prince is preparing his castle for a lively feast for the royal kingdom. Unbeknownst to him, a pirate uses the same fort as her ship, planning to venture out to the open seas in search...

From Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon comes a lush, heartwarming story of unbreakable friendship and celebrating what makes you unique. Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do...

Scaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree. It's way too dangerous out there. He could encounter tarantulas, green Martians or killer bees. But in his tree, every day is the same and if danger comes along, he's well-prepared. Scaredy Squirrel's...

From the New York Times best-selling creators of Library Lion comes a warm (and delightfully fuzzy) storybook about learning to be--and be loved for--exactly who you are. On a street of old houses, a big hairy spider is searching for a home with dark...

From author-illustrator Emily Gravett comes a warm and funny picture book about friendship and loving someone different from yourself. Cyril is a squirrel. Pat is a rat. They have a lot of adventures and fun together. But no one else thinks they should...

A family canoes through the northern wilderness as it awakens to the warming season in this wordless picture-book journey through the Boundary Waters As spring stirs the world of the Boundary Waters and wildlife awakens, let's venture out, too. Paddle...

Bear tries his best to be patient in this newest addition to the bestselling Bear Books series. Patience might be a virtue but waiting is so hard! On a beautiful sunny afternoon, Bear can't sit still because he's got a surprise planned for his good...

Even the smallest readers can have big fun with Bear in this sweet introduction to opposites from the New York Times bestselling creators of Bear's New Friend. Bear is big, big, big, and mouse is small, small, small but these friends stick together...

"[This] gentle story celebrates the ways in which serendipity can lead to friendship and sharing." - Booklist Thought provoking book about the power of friendship: Maurice rides his bike to his shop every day. Lotta rides her bike to collect sticks every...

A sweet interactive picture book about all the things a smile can do, from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey, the bestselling creators of In My Heart. With charming text, bright full-color illustrations, and irresistible die-cut shapes...

This clever send-up of every child's biggest challenge--being patient!--is a STEM-friendly, laugh-out-loud comedy about metamorphosis."Will delight fans of Mo Willems's "Pigeon" series... absolutely charming." -- School Library Journal"Super-charged." --...