Picture Books

The reds, the yellows, and the blues all think they're the best in this vibrant, thought-provoking picture book from Arree Chung, with a message of acceptance and unity. In the beginning, there were three colors . . . Reds, Yellows, and Blues. All...

Cars, buses, bicycles, and monster trucks--our highways and byways are teeming with amazing vehicles! How do they work, and how do they help us travel? Kids will find the answers to all their questions about vehicles with wheels in this fun, interactive...

Sharp, triangular teeth! Sparkly, square gems! Long, rectangular airplane wings! Shapes surround you at the museum. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this captivating picture book brings the museum to you. Look deeper into each...

Celebrate pets with this fun seek-and-find title! Hundreds of objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles featuring your favorite animal friends and more. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early...

Score big with this fun seek-and-find title! Hundreds of objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles featuring your favorite sports. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early readers alike.

Did you know that horses can sleep standing up? Or that horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal? Find out all about horses' senses, life cycle, behavior, and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at these...

The companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller and blockbuster hit, The Day the Crayons Quit! A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of 2015 A TIME Magazine Top 10 Children's Book of 2015 "Highly anticipated (yes, even for adults)" --Entertainment...

This rhyming, brightly illustrated book is the perfect way to practice the alphabet and to introduce young children to kindergarten. It's the first day of kindergarten and Miss Bindergarten is hard at work getting the classroom ready for her twenty-six...

Peanut has invited all of his friends to the meadow for a special day. This little chipmunk is finally big enough to fly a kite by himself. Ready, set, plop! Up, up--and right back down. What is Peanut doing wrong? With the help of his friends, a lot of...

Shortlisted for the Delaware Diamonds Booklist--A Children's Choice and the Keystone to Reading Book Award List At the southernmost tip of New Jersey lie the resort town of Cape May and its sparkling sandy beaches, sheltering the Delaware Bay. Formed by...

Long, long ago, the ancient people of the forest gathered around warm fires and told the tale of a time long past, when the land known as "Michigane" was covered with ice and snow. For thousands of years the cruel North Wind ruled the land North of Up...

Did you know that natives of the Northwest used dried sharkskin to sand totem poles? Or that horses were called medicine dogs, because dogs had been used to aid in hunting before horses were introduced by Europeans? In "D is for Drum: A Native America...

A heartwarming, nostalgic Christmas classic to be shared across generations The old apple tree that stands near the Ansterburgs' barn house is an important part of their lives. Its sweet, juicy apples go into pies, applesauce, lunch pails, and even...

All my life I've wanted to be, someone's special Christmas tree. This charming tale of an overgrown pine who is always being passed by for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, has become a Christmas classic. With delightful...

From the pageantry of the Musical Ride to the movie-good looks of the fictional Dudley Do-Right, the image of the handsome and stalwart Mountie has long been part of popular North American culture. But there's more to being a member of the Royal Canadian...

The second title in our already popular provincial alphabet series, A is for Algonquin Park: An Ontario Alphabet introduces young readers to all the beauty of this spectacular province. Written with the charm and knowledge of a life long resident, A is...

The definition of the word "Minnesota" is known to most as the Dakotah word for "sky-tinted waters." However, in her research about the origin of the state's name, acclaimed author and native Minnesotan Kathy-jo Wargin uncovered a little-known, but...

Challenger, an American bald eagle, is this country's most popular winged mascot. He was blown out of his nest as an eaglet and taken in by humans. After several failed attempts to release Challenger back into the wild, he was taken to the American Eagle...

Segregated Charleston, SC, 1955: There are 62 official Little League programs in South Carolina -- all but one of the leagues is composed entirely of white players. The Cannon Street YMCA All-Stars, an all-black team, is formed in the hopes of playing in...

Lola's family has an apple orchard and every year they sell hundreds of apple pies for customers' Thanksgiving tables. It's always a big job, so this year Lola is going to cook Thanksgiving dinner on her own to help out. She has a plan and a list. But...

This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over. From the acclaimed creator of Dancing at the Pity Party and Roaring Softly, this picture book is a pure...

In this delightful introduction to simple money concepts, an enthusiastic young bunny discovers how good it feels to use his allowance to help others. Chummy longs to be a superhero. He wants to save the world--or at least Bunnyland--from dragons, so...

Teach kids where to find the perfect picture puzzles in this seek-and-find title that's all about school. To-find lists that include both pictographs and word labels task readers with finding hundreds of objects hidden in full-color photos of school...

Treat kids to a seek-and-find celebration! Full-color photo puzzles focused on birthdays, the 100th Day of School, fiestas, and other days people celebrate make finding the hidden objects within them a delightful challenge. Pictographs and word labels...

Show kids their favorite fairy tales and fantasies with this fun seek-and-find title. Hundreds of objects are hidden inside full-color photo puzzles of fairy-tale and fantasy characters, settings, and more. Each to-find list includes pictographs and word...

Under the sea, Dr. Calamari's magic show is the place to be. But when Squiggy unwillingly becomes part of the show, his magical day quickly turns into his worst nightmare! Will Squiggy be able to reverse the spell? Dive in to find out in this early...

For every budding scientist who would like to think beyond the smoking volcano, diorama, and colored graphs of the typical school science fair. I is for Idea explores the development of bicycles, zippers, toilets, computers, and many other inventions...

Aspiring astronauts, star gazing astrophysicists, and even toddlers pointing at the moon will now have the right stuff for exploring our galaxy. With rhymes for younger children and their accompanying fact-filled expository test for older readers,...

From the mythological underwater city of Atlantis to the amount of water that covers Earth's surface, the oceanic world has challenged and intrigued man since recorded time. And it seems that as much as we do know already, there is so much more to learn...

Author Devin Scillian and illustrator Pam Carroll weave their magic around the symbols of Americana that make us proud in One Nation: America by the Numbers, a follow-up to A is for America: An American Alphabet. More than a counting book, One Nation...

From earliest times, the concept of "play" has been part of the human experience. And while some pastimes have gone in and out of favor over the years, some never change or lack for enthusiasts. Using poetry and prose, Judy Young relives many of the...

Bring the magic of poetry to life with R is for Rhyme: A Poetry Alphabet. From acrostics and ballads to meter and metaphor, author and poet Judy Young has written a delightful collection of poems to illustrate poetic tools, terms and techniques. Each...

Eagles flying and seals swimming. Kangaroos hopping and snakes slithering. Animals are always on the move at the zoo, and you are invited to visit! Mimic these animal moves in this energetic picture book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

Bugs are everywhere! From large beetles to tiny gnats, bugs come in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes. Find out all about bug types, behaviors, life cycles, and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at...

Lead kids on a tour of spooky sights! Zombies, witches, monsters, and other spine-chilling creatures make finding the hidden objects in the full-color photo puzzles a BOO-tastic challenge. Pictographs and word labels are included in each to-find list.

After Cali realizes that her natural hair doesn't listen to a thing she says, she decides to take her older sister's approach to treat her hair like a friend with kindness, love, and care. This uplifting story shines an unfiltered light on the...

Twins Hue and Hoa are excited for the May Day parade! While waiting at the park for the parade to begin, they spot a little duck who seems new to the neighborhood--and looks confused by the crowd and commotion. How can the twins help the duck get to the...

Millie isn't like the other cows. The other cows make milk. Millie makes milkshakes. The other cows meander. Millie sashays. The other cows wear spots. Millie wears polka dots. Despite being teased, Millie continues to be herself. When her actions earn...

Reliability, devotion and faithfulness: endearing qualities shared between people and their canine companions. Shep is the true story of a dog that became an inspiration to people around the world. Following the death of his owner in 1936, Shep watched...

Around the world Santa Claus has many names. But in a deep, swampy bayou of Louisiana, he's known as Papa Noël. In such a hot and humid place, there can be no sleds or reindeer, so Papa Noël rides the river in a boat that's pulled by eight alligators,...