Early Concepts

How do you say ''I love you?'' In this touching story, author-illustrator, Caroline Hadilaksono explores the many different yet special ways we express our love to one another, from grand and exciting, to simple and sweet.Even when it's not said out...

In this cozy picture book about friendship, Mole anxiously decides to journey through underground tunnels to attend a party. Mole is invited to a party, which is very worrisome. What if the party is too rowdy for Mole? What if Mole doesn't know anyone...

In this follow up to I'm Sticking with You, Bear and Squirrel are back, and they're perfectly in tune. They make merry music, they sing the same song--it's all going great, until Chicken comes along. Chicken knows she could add something to Bear and...

CRASH LANDING IN A BOOKSTORE NEAR YOU! From the creator of Hidden Gem and Sour Apple comes a new out-of-this-world picture book about a star who loses their shine from the pressures of over-achieving.Being the star that people wish on is demanding work!...

"Newbery Medalist DiCamillo spins a tale of compassion and holiday warmth." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) A New York Times BestsellerA Time Magazine Top 10 Book of the YearFour starred reviews (Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School...

There is always enough room on your child's bookshelf for this rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children's favorite for over thirty years! A told B, and B told C, "I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree" In this lively alphabet rhyme,...

Meet Mabel, a small fly with Big Plans! Mabel is determined to do the following: 1. Climb a mountain2. Host a dinner party3. Make friends with a shark Mabel's friends aren't being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans: Don't listen to...

A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world. Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe,...

The healing power of community is tenderly expressed in this picture book for fans of A Sick Day for Amos McGhee and Last Stop on Market Street. Kindly Cecil has a broken heart, but when the kids in his neighborhood start asking him to fix their...

A playful picture book about the transformative power of being nice The Yowler family is always in a monstrously bad mood: Papa grumbles, Mama yells, Sara and Sonya bicker, and the baby fusses day and night. They're so used to being grumpy that when...

America's most beloved, bestselling dinosaurs share the joys of lasting friendship.From early childhood to life after eighty, the great challenge of any friendship is keeping it healthy and strong. In this funny, engaging book, award-winners Jane Yolen...

Illus. in full color. A wordless story. The pictures have "the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The experience is one that neither he nor young...

In the tradition of The Quiet Book, this book tells the story of a bird who likes being alone, but doesn't want to be lonely. Only likes quiet time, and they definitely like being alone. All the other birds are too loud and too rough! Only decides to...

Encourage children to use their voices, talents, and intelligence to help the world and raise awareness of girls and all the amazing things they do! An inspiration for readers of all ages, New York Times bestseller Girls of the World: Doing More Than...

"Highly recommended." --School Library JournalA 55th NAACP Image Award Nominee for Best Children's LiteratureA young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in this joyful picture book by debut author Lid'ya C. Rivera and illustrated by #1 New York Times...

A lyrical and affirming ode to Black girls. An ideal next read for fans of I Am Enough and the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.Be, Black Girl, BeBreathe in your truth. And never let anyone dull your shine.With poetic...

Join Clark the Shark as he discovers the true meaning of sharing and caring in this colorful read-aloud picture book written by Bruce Hale and illustrated by Guy Francis. In Clark the Shark Dares to Share, our favorite boisterous shark learns that...

Back in the forest, more crazy animals are having adventures, causing havoc, and helping us to learn while having fun in award-winning author-illustrator Alex Willmore's The Party Animals. A group of party-loving (and nocturnal) monkeys have moved into...

This playful picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children in a merry story featuring the Arithmechicks, ten math-loving chicks. The Arithmechicks have invited their new friend Mouse for a sleepover. When Mama says it's time for bed, the clever...

Hurray! Spring & Summer are here! Time to play and learn! It's spring! The sun is shining gently, the leaves are growing, a bird is singing, and I'm picking beautiful flowers. After spring, it's summer! The sun is nice and warm and we're spending a day...

Included in the Hot Off the Press Spotlight: Big Feelings.Included in the Children's Book Council's March 2024 'Hot Off the Press' reading list. Lena has a favorite sweater. Grandma knitted it especially for her. No one else is allowed to touch it,...

PUPPY GETS HIS OWN BOOK. Kitty's best friend stars in this zany companion to the best selling BAD KITTY. Poor, poor Puppy: Kitty isn't interested in playing, so all puppy's left with are: 1 Airplane, 2 Balls, 3 Cars, 4 Dolls... and 22 other toys. When...

With a hefty dollop of humor, Atinuke's rollicking counting story takes on a life of its own when Granny's mischievous goats start escaping. Granny's got a goat! Granny's got a goat!Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but more and more and more and more!...

"Gently educational and greatly entertaining." --Kirkus Reviews A little girl gallivants through a county fair, searching for her furry friend. Readers will surely spot the friendly monster as well as twenty shapes, identified here by their proper...

A dazzling wordless picture book celebrates creative problem-solving, teamwork, and the sun-splashed wonder of a day at the beach. The creators of the acclaimed Over the Shop evoke a perfect summer beach day--and themes of creativity, cooperation,...

It's all about ins and outs! While a person sleeps inside, a cat climbs out of the open window. Next, a child sits on the swings outside in an empty school playground, but they get picked up and are inside their parent's truck, happy and warm. As this...

Named an NPR Best Book of the Year and Junior Library Guild Selection, this wordless storybook with stunning illustrations aims to lighten the fear of the dark and the noises that come with it. "Flashlight allows readers to experience the wonder and...

Size is relative, but everything is worth seeing in this concept book from the illustrator of And Tango Makes Three. Beginning with a beautiful close-up of a "big" ladybug, this book artfully depicts the concept of scale. The book zooms out from the bug,...

In the tradition of Richard Scarry, author-illustrator Charlie Mylie's We Might See is a cleverly conceived first-words picture book sure to satisfy the youngest readers. Walking outside, we might see Places we pass, things going fast Across the street,...

Count up to 10 and back down again in Two Dogs on a Trike, a picture book starring 10 traveling dogs and one very tenacious cat! One by one, each dog escapes its yard and joins the adventure in this hilarious counting story. Vehicle-obsessed readers...

From armadillos to zokors and everything in between, you and your littles are invited to follow along as the animals of the world go to bed. Learn about their silly routines and their super-sweet snuggles as you tuck in and kiss your own little baby...

Kids will love getting to know Plankton and Mussel in this laugh-out-loud, under-the-sea picture book!In this funny, underwater picture book, Plankton says hello to Mussel, but Mussel doesn't say anything back. Plankton tries everything to get quiet...

A Children's Book Council Summer 2024 Showcase: Imagination Celebration! Pick Meet Troll -- an underground bully who learns the power of words and empathy - in this gently powerful picture book just right for sharing and storytimes. Once, there was a...

Young readers can master counting down from 10 while learning about some of the world's most endangered animals in author-artist Seeger's marvelously illustrated lift-the-flap book.--The Washington Post

Who says you have to sit still at story time? This book encourages toddlers and preschoolers to shimmy, shake, and stomp along with a story that's both fun and filled with layers of learning! Who has wiggle-waggle toes? I do. Who has flip-flop feet? I...

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie meets No, David! in this hilarious story of misbehavior and misadventure with a very proper badger. Proper Badger has been invited to a party. He is quite pleased. He will wear his best coat and bow tie and be a very proper...

*"A must-have for all picture book collections." --School Library Journal (starred review) "An a-peeling alphabet adventure."-- Kirkus reviews From the creators of Counting to Bananas, comes a new, hilarious bedtime ABC book about a Banana who doesn't...

Blue Bison tries his best to be patient in this humorous picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald. Blue Bison prides himself on always looking clean and neat. But he has a growing problem--his hair. With the barber...

A cast of adorable alphabet characters make this clever bedtime story a standout! Suppertime's over. Everyone's fed.Alpha Mom says, TIME FOR BED! It's a busy night for the Alphabet Family--after all, there are 26 kiddos to get ready for bed. A, B, and C...

A young Black girl overcomes self-doubt and embraces her unique superhero princess identity in this energetic and empowering book from the author of I Will Swim Next Time. Halima can't decide who to dress up as for her friend's birthday party. Should she...