Early Concepts

Can you catch a minute? A monkey chases a minute in the rainforest in this clever, funny, and informational story about the concept of time from Michael Hall, the New York Times-bestselling and acclaimed author of Red: A Crayon's Story. An excellent...

From the creator of multi-award-winning I Am the Subway.  Making sure you get your rightful share in a family of five siblings is never easy. Everything must be carefully calculated and precisely measured to make sure no one misses out. How We...

Make-believe + melodrama = comedy as one dramatic little girl learns the new skill of finding a friendLeah is looking for a friend to play fairies. But when her invitation fails to sway her classmates, Leah is left all...ALONE. Poor Lonely Leah! Will she...

In this upbeat picture book, acclaimed authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters bring key themes from their earlier collaborations (Can I Touch Your Hair? and Dictionary for a Better World) to a young audience. Rhyming verse describes different ways in...

A wild rumor grows out of control and spooks a cast of ocean creatures in this color-learning picture book from Kate Read, the award-winning author-illustrator of One Fox: A Counting Book Mystery. All is quiet in the deep blue sea, until a tiny pink fish...

From award-winning author-illustrator Amy Schwartz comes a counting book full of sweet treats, playful moments, and lots of toddler love. Cinnamon bun, I love you one. Peek-a-boo, I love you two... This charming, rhyming picture book counts out the...

Through vibrant illustrations and age-appropriate language, this 26-page storybook helps children learn that they, no matter how young, can make a difference in the world. We're Better Together instills in kids the value of compassion, teamwork,...

A beautiful children's picture book with an accompanying song that spreads the much-needed message of self-love and acceptance. When a young girl faces hurtful comments about the color of her brown skin, her compassionate parents share with her a...

Everyone makes mistakes . . . even Super Heroes! This uplifting and action-packed DC Super Heroes picture book celebrates the fact no one is perfect all the time. Slipups by Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and other Justice League legends mirror the...

A gorgeous wordless adventure story about a rabbit and a tree, their surprising friendship, and the distance they go to find a place to call home.A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2023! ★ A New York Times/New York Public Library Best...

Best friends discover that working together is more fun than being right in this hilarious picture book about a playdate gone wrong. Sticks or stones? When best friends George and Georgina disagree over which is better, their argument escalates to...

Discover how kindness makes Maisy's world go around--and pick up a few ideas for spreading some joy. Join Maisy and her pals as they explore everyday acts of kindness--from sharing toys to making cards or gifts, nurturing animals to caring for the...

Can a young boy find fire for his family--and bring it safely home? An exciting, nearly wordless picture book adventure as visually compelling as a Pixar short. After a hard rain douses the family fire, a brave young boy sets out to search for more fire...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sharon M. Draper comes a debut picture book about a timid little ballerina who learns that the show must go on--and will--with a little help from her friends. Bella loves ballet class and listens hard to the...

When a girl needs a new outfit for a special holiday party, she chooses comfort over tradition. Ava does not love dresses. They poke and pinch, squish and squash. They just do not feel good to her. But after Ava and her family are invited to a...

In this empowering story, one child shows that by making the effort to properly pronounce someone's name, we send the welcoming message that everyone is worthy of respect and dignity. When Ai Lin starts school, none of her classmates can say her name...

Celebrate love with this rhyming picture book featuring enchanting illustrations and poetic text! Love and the many ways one can show it are at the heart of this sweet, charming picture book. Whether it's giving someone a big hug, offering a helping...

Superstar entertainer John Cena's second picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series features a high-octane story--starring the truck who never gives up, Elbow Grease! Elbow Grease may be little but he's got grit and gumption to spare--and...

"If your hair had a voice, it would sing of diversity and identity. It would tell you stories of our history." An ode to loving your hair and your culture, If My Hair Had a Voice follows a young Black girl as she grows from being disappointed in her...

A story about friendship, conflict, and finding a path forward after disagreement. Huck and Loona love spending time together in the Great Northwoods. From cloud-watching to fishing, the two want to do everything together. When they realize they...

When Grandma gives you a lemon tree, definitely don't make a face! Care for the tree, and you might be surprised at how new things, and new ideas, bloom. "Charms from cover to cover." --Kirkus (Starred review) "When life gives you lemons, make...

Count and share with...underwear! Come along on a zany adventure with hilarious pictures from the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. What's one thing that two bears, three yaks, four goats, and six cats...

A little girl is self-conscious about the birthmark on her forehead-- until a new friend helps her see it in a whole new light. This little girl doesn't mind her birthmark, most of the time. She calls it Toto, and her mom calls it a kiss from an angel...

Two Caldecott honorees--and real-life best friends-- team up to illustrate a story of friendship from bestselling author Julie Fogliano. Like the two stars of this story, illustrators Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal know that differences only make a...

One nervous girl learns how to take something scary and make it fun, in the tradition of Thunder Cake and Everything Will Be OK. Storms can be scary. All those CRACKS and CRASHES and RUMBLES! So, one young girl does what anyone would do--hides under the...

Written by the kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a KINDergarten story about celebrating all the amazing ways children grow-- inside and out-- throughout the year. Spring has sprung in...

A beautiful and humorous book about using your voice, taking up space, and being true to yourself, written and illustrated by Academy Award-winning actor and producer Geena Davis. Sheila is the girl who lives inside this book! She does some typical...

Patricia Polacco's most poignant Christmas tale! The Stowell family is abuzz with holiday excitement, and Frankie, the youngest boy, is the most excited of all. But there's a cloud over the joyous season: Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and Pa hasn't returned...

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about being brave and rising above adversity! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book(R) from Stan and Jan Berenstain. It's time for the school play,...

This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about respecting their elders and about all the unique adventures they can have with an older generation! Perfect for a read-along this Mother's Day! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this...

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about the importance of good manners!Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book(R) from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mama has noticed that Papa, Brother, and...

This ode to unconditional love is a new picture book adventure for New York Times bestselling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends.Stick has always wanted to...

In this laugh-out-loud illustrated adventure, the sneakiest seagull on the beach meets his match when a plucky crab makes a grab for the tastiest snacks.Get a good look, because Smug Seagull just so happens to be the best snack swiper from shore to shore...

What do you get when you mix sumo wrestling and Lucha libre? Find out in this funny and exuberant cross-cultural story celebrating two iconic wrestling styles, perfect for fans of Yuyi Morales's Niño Wrestles the World. Max loves to wrestle, and thinks...

New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to explore the value and joy in being kind to others. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd...

Winner of the Caldecott Medal This New York Times bestselling and award-winning fable of compassion and kindness, as reimagined by legendary artist Jerry Pinkney, is an essential addition to any bookshelf of children's classics. In award-winning artist...

Young readers will learn how important it is to have good manners and be kind and polite in this addition to the Living Lights(TM) series of Berenstain Bears books. Grizzly Gran makes a visit to the Bear family tree house, prepared to give a lesson to...

Join the loveable robot Wimee as he takes readers on an adventure filled with creativity and imagination. In Wimee Creates with Vehicles and Colors, join your favorite robot Wimee from the show Wimee's Words (as seen on PBS) for some wacky wordplay and...

In a rhythmic celebration of sport and play, four-time Grand Slam champion and tennis superstar Naomi Osaka shares key steps to becoming a true champ, including being kind, working as a team, doing your best, and most importantly, having fun.At Play...

A beautiful journey into African American history: Discover the true meaning of being brave in this tender and whimsical picture book from Daniel Bernstrom (One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree; Gator, Gator, Gator) and Shane Evans (Chocolate Me!)...