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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...

A gentle and moving story about an intergenerational friendship between a young child and their neighbor told through a series of letters, for fans of Ida, Always. When Jackson's soccer ball accidentally lands in his neighbor's rose bush, he thinks he's...

A thoroughly delicious rhyming story about the funniest food fight ever--perfect for fans of The Food Group series. Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast have a beautiful friendship--until they discover that there's only one drop of maple syrup left! The...

Meet Iggy, a fiery new hero who knows exactly what she's about--no matter what others think. This hilarious picture book celebrates self-awareness and is perfect for fans of IMOGENE'S ANTLERS and THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS. Iggy was born to set the world on...

This affectionate, deeply soothing story exemplifies how to comfort someone who is hurting. A wonderful gift for any occasion, perfect for fans of The Rabbit Listened."[Offers] hope that the world can be beautiful place." --School Library JournalElba has...

Jo wants to paint all the wonderful things she loves. With a palette of red, yellow, and blue, Jo knows she can mix any colors together to create new ones. Her imagination takes flight as she explores painting with primary and by mixing her own secondary...

From the sure-footed duo of James Howe and Randy Cecil comes a hugely endearing new character -- in a humorous, heart-warming tale about holding on to your dreams. Brontorina has a dream. She wants to dance. But Brontorina is rather large -- too large to...

Follow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love every day with this striking illustrated children's book. Created in 1993, Black Love Day is celebrated annually on February 13. This holiday was created to...

"I like croquet and peanut butter and making my bed." There is only one way for Chester to do things--his own way. "You definitely have a mind of your own," said Chester's mother. "That's one way to put it," said Chester's father.Luckily Chester's best...

A story about a little troublemaker with a big heart who must defend her name from a class bully, from the New York Times bestselling author and noted speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school! But immediately...

Buzzy was a busy bee, a friendly, little honey bee. From Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih Slaiby, and debut author Theresa AlHayek comes a story about a brave little bee who never gives up. Buzzy Bee is excited to participate in the Colony's upcoming race...

Written by kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a picture book about a class that creates a kindness pledge to ensure that their class is the kindest it can possibly be. It's the first day of...

The Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid - learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it's not about being the best but about...

King Penguin is off to find subjects who will listen to him--as long as they don't eat him first, in this cheeky tale by beloved author-illustrator Vanessa Roeder Percival the King Penguin doesn't think he's asking for too much when he makes all the...

With original and spot-on perceptions, Joyce Sidman's poetry brings the colors of the seasons to life in a fresh light, combining the senses of sight, sound, smell and taste. In this Caldecott Honor book, illustrator Pam Zagarenski's interpretations go...

The bestselling Otis the tractor series created by Loren Long, the illustrator of Matt de la Pena's Love and Watty Piper's classic The Little Engine that Could! Otis and his farm friends love to play hide-and-seek. Otis especially loves to be "It,"...

This powerful and hopeful picture book--inspired by the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris--celebrates brown and Black girls and is magnificently illustrated by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist. Brown girl, brown girl, what did you see? A...

From debut author-illustrator Hala Tahboub comes a seriously silly story for fans of Oliver Jeffers, social-emotional adventures, and strawberry donuts.When Kevin and his friends find a mysterious ladder, it sparks a big debate over what it might lead to...

A multigenerational picture book about finding your voice and the strength of family from acclaimed author-artist Erika Lynne Jones!Zara loves living next door to her Grandma Jane and Granny Gladys, but sometimes it's tough being stuck in the middle of...

Break the overachiever model with this plucky anthem for dreamers, graduates, and creative minds! Whether or not you ever make it to Broadway or the big leagues, you are more than enough.In this fun and gorgeously illustrated picture book, the terms...

Jennifer Adams, the author of the bestselling BabyLit series, teams up with Mary Lundquist, author and illustrator of Cat & Bunny, to create an irresistible picture book featuring little ones dressed as animals, from A to Z.Animal babies from Alligator...

61/2 stories about 2 surprising friends.Having a stuffed alligator for a best friend can be surprising.Sometimes Amanda surprises her alligator with books. Sometimes Alligator surprises Amanda by eating them.But what happens when Amanda brings home a...

Join robots on a whimsical adventure from A to Z in this picture book full of funny, alliterative phrases and lush, richly textured oil-painted illustrations that will spark early readers' imaginations! Do robots dream of strumming uplifting tunes on...

Papa Jo loves to slow down and savor his day, but the excitable young Charlie may need some convincing...Charlie's grandfather, Papa Jo, uses an hourglass to remind himself that every moment is precious. When Charlie asks Papa Jo what his hourglass is...

Craft Roach is an exuberant story about an artsy little bug who lives life a little differently. Written by Rachel Burke (@imakestagram) and with art from best-selling illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett, Craft Roach is a fun, rhyming picture book about...