Early Concepts

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...

From bestselling creators Jane Godwin and Terry Denton comes a quirky and inspiring book about celebrating who YOU are and the power and peace to be found in not trying to be anyone else. 'Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to...

Here is a book to celebrate firsts. That first magical day of spring, when it seems the whole world is bursting with life. That first time bursting out of your house after being cooped up for SO long. Your first time on the swingset. Your first time...

Die cut pages bring surprise after surprise in this magical new book from the "Queen of the concept book"--an intricate and satisfying homage to green, the color of all creation. How many kinds of green are there? There's the lush green of a forest on a...

This companion book from the creators of You, Me, We: A Celebration of Peace and Community explores another subject near and dear to Mahatma Gandhi's heart: service. What does it mean to be of service? What do we have to give? Can receiving be an act of...

Rabbit up. Uh-oh! Rabbit down . . . With some droll ascents and landings, Jo Ham's international sensation hops into the pages of a picture-book series for the first time. Seesaws, diving boards, ski jumps, slides--life comes with its share of ups and...

Meet Kitty! Kitty wants to play! Meet Cat. Cat just wants to nap. Bold, whimsical artwork and plenty of humor engage little ones in a sly and stylish introduction to opposites. This deceptively simple concept book introduces readers to grumpy, old,...

From the team that brought us Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin, a big-hearted story about the love between grandparent and grandchild takes us through the seasons. For one grandmother and grandchild, keeping dry in spring showers is easy when...

A spectacular time-lapse portrait of humankind--and our impact on the natural world--from a Caldecott Honor-winning master of the wordless form In an alternate past--or possible future--a mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent...

E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness and subtlety. It's John's big day at school today--a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are...

Jim the crocodile finds the courage to face his fear of swimming in this funny and charming debut picture book from Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness. Jim the crocodile is scared of swimming--or rather, of sinking. His...

Mo Willems delivers a smorgasbord of hunger, hubris, regret, and redemption as a Busy Creature hilariously chomps and chews its way from A to P and then to Z.

Join these troublesome dinosaurs as their best manners are put to task in this infectious read-aloud, a delightful new addition to Jane Yolen and Mark Teague's beloved, award-winning series!What if a dinosaur won't be polite?Maybe burps at the table and...

Two-time Caldecott Honoree Laura Vaccaro Seeger delivers another top quality lift-the-flap picture book, perfect for gifting! Look no farther for the perfect tactile alphabet book. See a word illustrated in bold, mesmerizing color and line; then, lift...

A Busytown book about numbers! Willy Bunny has learned to count and he wants to practice with readers like you! A great way to introduce young children to numbers from 1 to 100. Willy Bunny loves to count! Kids can join him as he counts race cars, fire...

Join Pintro the robot's journey as he learns how to create art! Pintro is a robot who is practically perfect. He knows all there is to know about how to garden, how to bake, and especially everything about math. But the one thing Pintro does not know how...

Dragon siblings Flicker and Flash love to have fun... but will they get to bed on time? Find out in this delightful addition to Rhiannon Fielding's TEN MINUTES TO BED series. Soaring high through the sky, little dragon siblings Flicker and Flash spot a...

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...