Early Concepts

From hip-hop pioneer Darryl "DMC" McDaniels comes Darryl's Dream, a new picture book about creativity, confidence, and finding your voice. Meet Darryl, a quiet third grader with big hopes and dreams. He loves writing and wants to share his talents, but...

From the author of Sweety comes a heartwarming story of friendship and bravery, featuring a little mushroom who sets off into the scary world to find his missing pet slug. Oh, no! When mushroom boy Little Cap's pet slug, Gustav, goes missing, Little Cap...

A little girl makes sure she walks out of the barbershop rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses. Learn the importance of speaking up for what you want through this fun and empowering picture book. When a little girl walks into her local barbershop,...

An acclaimed author and a Coretta Scott King Honoree pair up for this tender story about friendship and accepting change. Two best friends (one of whom is imaginary) are inseparable until the day when one of them unexpectedly disappears. Others tried to...

Based on true events, this inspiring story follows a mama and her daughter who are denied entry at the U.S. border, and must find the refugee in charge of "the notebook," an unofficial ledger of those waiting to cross into the U.S. Before, the sun...

Follow an energetic toddler's day with Dad that's full of opposites - up and down, make and break, yum and yuck, and more. From his first demand to be picked up and then immediately put down, opposites pop up all day long for this energetic boy...

From the co-creator of the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series comes a joyful counting book about inclusivity, play, and the thrill of making new friends--from one to ten and back again. A quiet day at the playground turns into a boisterous...

Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe.She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade. But Sally notices everything--from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor's ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and...

A joyful picture book from a New York Times bestselling duo that celebrates inclusion and reassures children that in good times and bad they always matter--they always belong. You matter . . .in the way you help.The way you hug.The way you laugh.The way...

A triumphant celebration of girlhood, friendship, and the best part of any outfit--POCKETS--in this sweet picture book perfect for fans of Mary Wears What She Wants and Princesses Wear Pants! A sweet friendship begins between two young girls on the first...

Perfect for fans of Jory John and Pete Oswald's The Bad Seed and Jon Klassen's I Want My Hat Back!Bob loves his red jacket.The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool.The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him and even speak to him.But when a wave...

An accidental-friendship story packed with humor from author-illustrator Eric BarclaySheep is an expert at protecting sheep--or so she thinks until one happy afternoon when she bumps into a very hairy someone on the farm."Who are you?" she asks."I'm the...

This feline-focused picture book is about imagination, courage, and seeing the world differently: as a place of possibility and endless opportunity for everyday adventures! Olivia is an indoor cat--a brave adventurer, a tireless traveler, and a fearless...

Will stubborn Squirrel share his secret stash of food with his fellow forest animals? A winter season tale about community and being compassionate to others. Winter has left Fox, Mouse, and Raven hungry as they search for food to fill their stomachs...

Help ZigZag the alligator get his vowels back in this playful picture book from beloved author-illustrator Julie Paschkis!There's nothing ZigZag enjoys more than tasting his words as he uses them, plays with them, and enjoys them, for ZigZag is a lover...

Perfect for the lover of all things that go, ALPHABET TRUCKS provides a fun and accessible way for the littlest of readers to learn their trucks and their ABCs. Each letter of the alphabet is accounted for in this introductory concept book for young...

A charming counting book filled with artful papercut illustrations for the whole family to read before bed. How many are on the bed? How many are below? Five on the Bed counts to five with young readers as they follow the clever yet simple story of a...

One little girl finds it easy to speak up, make new friends, and shoo away the monsters under her bed when she has a great big lion by her side. Next to her lion, nothing is scary--not even broccoli. But when a classmate tells her the lion is only in her...

From 1 to 10, follow along as the animals discover how each of them poops, in this hilarious counting tale that is sure to have kids wanting to read it again and again. With oversized illustrations and playful humor, young children will be engaged to...

The team behind 7 Ate 9 and The Upper Case: Trouble in Capital City is back with another installment of their pun-filled detective noir Private I series. This time, Private I is in a race to find all the missing clocks in town! In the colorful and...

In this extraordinary Caldecott Medal winner and New York Times bestseller by David Wiesner, a beach day is the springboard to a wildly imaginative exploration of fantastical mysteries of the deep--and of human connections through time.A young boy comes...

Caldecott Honor winner Cindy Derby delivers an endearing picture book about an adorable (and ingenious!) panda bear who must find the grit within to climb--and overcome--a snowy, slippery mountain. Look! A butterfly! Up, up, and away it flutters, flying...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with singing a solo at her school concert. Inspired by the childhood experience of award-winning actress Phillipa Soo who originated...

A hilarious, mostly-rhyming picture book about a banana and narrator who can't quite agree on what their book is about. Perfect for fans of Mo Willems' We Are in a Book and Adam Rex's Nothing Rhymes With Orange! "Mo Willems fans will give this book one,...

A gorgeous lift-the-flap counting book that pairs parent animals with their babies, from the bestselling author of Room on the Broom. From a bat and its pup, to a frog and its twelve tadpoles, young readers will delight in counting each creature's babies...

Tomie dePaola's classic wordless picture book is just as fun as a serving of pancakes for breakfast!Missing ingredients and mischievous pets create one humorous complication after another for a little old lady determined to make pancakes for breakfast...

A creative and fun picture book about the world's most beloved animals!Meet four-legged, two-finned, and webbed-toe friends in this word-as-image introduction to the animal world, chock-full of interesting facts. In what looks like a simple image, there...

*An Instant Indie Bestseller*Maurice Sendak's legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader's introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak's books--a journey that will continue for many years to come...

A hilarious story about ten silly children who accidently end up with ten silly owies. This big-hearted, positive-minded picture book is an irreverent ode to the most universal of all childhood experiences--the "boo-boo"--and a perfect book to share with...

Five words, cinco palabras.Teacher says they should fit just right.Like my favorite kicks.Mia is hunting words today: five words to describe who she is.It's easy at first. At the skateboard park, Mia finds words for how she can glide fast and soar high...

As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows--winter is on its way! Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the...

An adorable cautionary tale from Caldecott Honoree Vera Brosgol We are the Little Guys. Yes, we are small. But there are a lot of us.Together we are strong, and we can get all we need. The Little Guys might be small, but they aim to be mighty. As they...

This sweet picture book shares the warmth that acts of kindness can bring when a wayward letter proclaiming "I love you" is received by lonely Mr. Cat. A perfect option for elementary schoolers and their communities with a beautiful social-emotional...

THE BEST SICK DAY EVER and the animals in the zoo feature in this striking picture book debut. Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee's case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his...

A Goodreads Choice Award finalist.Two fuzzy friends are having a fun playdate when a new pal hops in. As the day continues, each friend feels left out at times. It isn't so easy to figure out how to act when everything seems to change. With humor and...

A Bank Street Best Book of the Year "Fans of Elephant and Piggie will be right at home with the humor and the repartee." --Kirkus Reviews "Vibrant art and a comical text make this a great pick for storytime." --Booklist Owl and Monkey from I Have a...

An Indie Next List Pick!"All libraries should make space on their shelves for Harold."--School Library Journal (starred review)In this sweet picture book that celebrates selflessness and the joy of helping others, a little bear named Harold loses his...

"[How to Make a Shark Smile] teaches that a gesture as simple as a smile can have a profound effect on others."--Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Happier at HomeA story about choosing happiness and the ripple...

The perfect graduation gift, this empowering Sesame Street picture book shows kids that even if they can't do something YET, they can do it with practice and perseverance!When Elmo tries to write his name but keeps messing up the letters, his mom reminds...

★"[A] sheer delight and will be a welcome addition to shelves everywhere. Highly--and proudly--recommended." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "This engaging introduction to Pride parades for the youngest readers successfully testifies to...