Early Concepts

From bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story that celebrates the magic of friendship--and being exactly who you want to be! A New York Times bestseller! "[Itty-Bitty...

This joyful, rhyming picture book helps kids tackle scary moments with a mantra to inspire confidence. Palms sweat. Knees knock.Take the stage! You're gonna rock.You've got this. Learning to ride a bike, performing in a recital, facing a mistake--these...

USA TODAY BESTSELLER! An inspiring, seafaring fable about a determined and brave elephant who reaches for his dreams, from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ed Vere. "There is only one thing I want to do . . . So I will do it!" Gabriel the...

What can you make with one oval, two circles, and eight triangles? Just ask three clever mice--who even find a funny way to trick a sneaky cat. Ellen Stoll Walsh once again proves that she's a master of concept books in this celebration of shapes, color,...

A hilariously clever geometry-inspired picture book from acclaimed author Marcie Colleen and popular illustrator Bob Shea. Perfect for fans of Amy Krouse Rosenthal.Ever since they were a dot and a speck, Circle and Square have been best friends.... Then...

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Bear LOVES the spotlight in this outrageous A to Z story. When he realizes only "B is for Bear," he tries to steal the show from all the other animals in the alphabet... A Is for Bear is not your average ABC book! Yes, this title does have an animal that...

Chuck Dükman, a circus janitor, almost completes his job for the night when a cowcophony of clowns (really, a whole troop of cow clowns!) run amuck and make Dükman's stage...yuck! Counting Cows is a 1 to 10 counting picture book with a new obstacle on...

From Caldecott Honor-winning creator Anita Lobel comes a mouthwatering picture book about ten hungry rabbits who find ten yummy vegetables for Mama Rabbit's soup while teaching colors and counting along the way! One by one, ten very hungry rabbits find...

The inspiration behind the animated Superbuns series now streaming on Peacock! In this sequel to Superbuns!, the titular bunny continues using her superpower of being kind--but is there such thing as too much kindness? "You can never have too much...

Kids will giggle as they count all the animals that have frightened the monkeys off the pages. Full of fun reader interactions and keeps readers guessing until the very last page! Matching Mac Barnett's brilliant wit are Kevin Cornell's luminous...

A joyful, sun-drenched tribute to the anticipation and adventures of the warmest season of the year. When the days stretch out like a slow yawn, and the cheerful faces of Johnny-jump-ups jump up . . . then it's time to get ready for summer! From...

From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Truck, Freight Train, and many other classic picture books for young children, this picture book is a fun introduction to basic math concepts.What can you do with ten black...

For the child who struggles with sharing and, really, don't we all? Nico is coming over to play, but Sally doesn't want him to touch her toy squirrel. Or her train. Not her parking garage either. Sally's mom said to put the things she doesn't want to...

STARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Shelf Awareness A Best Book of the Year--Kirkus, The Times of London This "beautifully illustrated, nearly wordless book" (New York Times) set in the dawn of human life imagines how art and...

For fans of Fred Rogers in Won't You Be My Neighbor? and Be Kind, a little bunny, who dreams of being a superhero, proves to her know-it-all older sister that kindness really is a superpower in this "infectiously joyful" picture book (Booklist). Some...

From rising star Chelsea Lin Wallace and illustrator Lian Cho comes Dare to Be Daring, a rhyming, rollicking picture book read-aloud about facing your fears, big or small--perfect for fans of I Am Courage and Max the Brave. Today I will dare to be daring...

Randy Rainbow is uniquely himself. He loves painting his nails and listening to old Broadway albums. But when some kids at school tease Randy for being who he is, he goes to his beloved granny for a solution. And she has just the thing - a pair of...

The world is full of colors-- explore it with this beautiful book from an award-winning photographer! A red fire truck races, orange pumpkins glow, and purple flowers bloom. Vivid pictures of familiar scenes, animals, and objects inspire young readers...

Elephant wakes up grumpy--until ding, dong! What's in the surprise box at the front door? A hat! HOORAY FOR HAT! Elephant marches off to show Zebra, but Zebra is having a grumpy day, too--until Elephant shares his new hat and cheers up his friend. Off...

The Dr. Seuss classic that first introduced Horton the Elephant! Beloved by generations for his kindness and loyalty, Horton the Elephant is one of the most iconic and honorable characters in children's literature--as well as the star of two books and a...

PURA BELPRÉ AWARD WINNER FOR ILLUSTRATION For fans of Last Stop on Market Street, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment. Some people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting...

A New York Times bestseller! A Boston-Globe Horn Book Award Winner!★"With its skewed humor and untamed spirit this joyous exploration of quasi-reverse anthropomorphism will delight listeners again and again."―Booklist, starred reviewFrom the...

For fans of Z Is for Moose and Little i, this hilarious and quirky story about friendship and the alphabet will make young readers excited about letter learning. What happens when best friends Q and U quarrel? It's a real quandary, since they have...

There were 10 in the bed and the speckled hen said, "Roll over! Roll over!" Count the funny animal friends as they noisily roll, flop, and tumble out of bed, one by one, in this clever split-page picture book. As the bed gets emptier, bedtime gets more...

Join a lovable antihero on a hilarious adventure exploring friendship and kindness in this delightful picture book for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. Hank is a super loud, super rude goose, and his friends are fed up! Can he learn to be less...

Send the invites, set the table, and prepare for all types of guests in author- illustrator Katie Vernon's rollicking good time picture book, We're Having a Party (for Everyone!). How do you host a party for a chipmunk, a ghost, a vampire, an astronaut,...

A wordless picture book adventure takes a group of students to visit a thrilling volcanic island. Perfect for fans of Field Trip to the Moon, Field Trip to the Ocean Deep, and field trips in general! John Hare's rich, atmospheric art invites all children...

Brightly colored fish introduce young children to counting and basic addition in this fun and simple concept book. "A visual treat from start to finish."--Booklist

In this lyrical picture book from an award-winning poet, a young boy cherishes a neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons. With stunning illustrations and a charming text, this beautiful story celebrates a child's relationship with nature...

Dragon is on her way to the library to return the books she borrowed and check out her favorite book. But when she gets to the bookshelf, she realizes that the book she wants isn't there! Sir Fiero has checked it out and is starting to read it when...

Smarty Marty Takes the Field is an inspiring picture book from Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Amy Gutierrez--better known as Amy G--and award-winning author/illustrator Anika Orrock about the courage it takes to break down gender barriers in the...

If you thought sharing was hard, try lending someone all your favorite things. Wouldn't it be fun to have a friend living right next door to you? Well, as Norton discovers, it can certainly pose some challenges when that friend wants to borrow all your...

In this playful, rhyming picture book, a child learns to see monsters as his friends who chase away spooky dreams. Alone on a beach, in Japan, the boy sees a tiny oni creeping up from the sand. Soon there are two, then three of the colorful goblins, each...

This beautifully crafted picture book celebrates one of the world's most awesome animals: the polar bear. Evocative but simple text by award-winning musician and artist Tanya Tagaq is accompanied by striking art in this classic counting book. Beginning...

Two starred reviews! A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2024 The acclaimed duo Ariel Bernstein and Mark Rosenthal "once again dazzle at demonstrating social-emotional nuance" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) in their new humorous and earnest story about...

Maurice isn't like the other dragons--but will they learn to accept him just he way he is? Maurice is different from the other dragons. He isn't very scary, and he doesn't like to breathe fire. In fact, what he loves most in the world is flowers! Being...

A celebration of childhood from an award-winning author, this upbeat day-in-the-life of a bunch of friends was inspired by the #BlackBoyJoy meme that spurred a movement. From sunrise to sunset, a group of young Black boys joyously spend the day together...

Journey with Elmo to find the true meaning of kindness, friendship, and compassion in this picture book for kids, the perfect Easter gift!In this heartwarming Sesame Street book, Elmo wakes up to a wonderful surprise--an act of kindness from his mom--and...

Grow in confidence, embrace natural beauty, and imagine possibilities with girl inventor, entrepreneur, and hair salon owner Gabrielle "Gabby" Goodwin in this story about being your authentic self and chasing your dreams.In this uplifting story, Danica...