Picture Books

Mr. Octopus feels like dancing! Join in on the fun as he and his friends share their favorite dance moves. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to fun dances and the importance of moving their bodies while encouraging...

It’s raining today! Join Mr. Octopus as he gives out umbrellas to his animal friends. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to colors, matching, and staying dry! Reading tips and help enrich the learning experience, while...

Today is Mr. Octopus’s birthday! Join the animal friends as they put on the perfect party for his big day. Colorful illustrations and cute characters introduce young readers to counting, telling time, and celebrating! Reading tips and help enrich the...

Celebrate the extraordinary uniqueness of every individual! Each title in this series is a poetic ode to the uniqueness of life. From the enchanting beauty of personal experiences to the intricate details that make you, well, uniquely you! Explore...

The Own Voices, Own Stories Award is offered annually to children’s picture book manuscripts written by new authors from historically marginalized groups with the intention of recognizing and amplifying new and diverse voices with underrepresented...

Sweet Stories from Around the World Everywhere you go, all around the world people are eating ice cream! And while some folks spoon up sundaes and some savor Syrian bouza--one thing is always true: ice cream is joy! Travel the globe and discover a...

English, with its blustery blues and whites, just feels wrong to Isabel. She prefers the warm oranges and pinks of Spanish. As she prepares for class at a new school, she knows she's going to have to learn--and she would rather not! Her first day is...

Sara can't wait for Eid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan. It's a wonderful holiday with festive decorations, special foods, and family and friends getting together. But Eid won't begin until the crescent moon is spotted. School Library...

Tomorrow is moving day and one little girl worries about moving so far, far away from her Aaji and Ajoba. But Aaji gifts her with a handmade kurta. A kurta with two big pockets for holding all the small things that will remind the girl of her...

One child feels a hope and a wish growing in their heart--and wonders: How do you make your wishes come true? Wishes of the World learns the answer to that question from children from the United States to Japan, from Thailand to Guatemala, showing...

2020 Finalist AAAS/Subaru American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru 2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Honoree Winner Best of 2020 Picture Book New Releases - Innovative Nonfiction Category The Original Art 2020 Nominee For...

"Who am I?" a young girl asks her mom as she snuggles close. "You are the fire that burns and the eagle that soars. You are the oak tree and the wild rose," says momma. Written from an Indigenous perspective, Who Am I? tells the story of how we are all...