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Updated January 3, 2025
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Potty time with bean
Paper Book
Toddlers can now learn to use the potty with this sturdy board book featuring Ms. Rachel-- YouTube phenomenon, household name, and America's favorite teacher! For many young children and their caregivers, potty training is an uncertain time in their lives. Ms. Rachel's comforting...
Amazing space : the most incredible features of the known universe
Allan, Sophie (Physics teacher)
Paper Book
A thrilling guide to the most incredible objects, weirdest discoveries, and most surprising science in our Universe. Go on an outer space adventure to discover amazing stories of objects, matter, and mysteries that make up the universe. This fascinating space book will take you...
Love from Anna Hibiscus
Atinuke
Paper Book
In the penultimate book in the series, Anna proves what a good friend she can be. Anna Hibiscus is on holiday with Grandmother and Grandfather in the village where they were born. She befriends the local children there and teaches them their ABCs and 123s. When Anna goes to...
Lava chase
Avatar, Ari
Paper Book
Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari and his friends have to go on a boring geography...
Obby challenge
Avatar, Ari
Paper Book
Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to play Roblox! It's time to escape the obby! Ari's...
Zombie invasion
Avatar, Ari
Paper Book
Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari and his friends are on another adventure in the...
Hap-pea Valentine's Day!
Baker, Keith
Paper Book
Keith Baker's New York Times bestselling peas get a Valentine's Day spin in this picture book filled with lots of loving and giving moments for the peas to share! It's Valentine's Day, and there are lots of hap-pea hearts for the peas to give away. From frilly hearts and...
We are the dinosaurs
Berkner, Laurie
Paper Book
Laurie Berkner, "the queen of children's music," (People) pairs the lyrics of her beloved hit with Ben Clanton's whimsical illustrations in this winning, adorable picture book--a must-have for fans of Laurie, dinosaurs, and all things cute. We are the dinosaurs ...
I'm a dirty dinosaur
Brian, Janeen.
Paper Book
A cheeky little dinosaur with a dirty snout sniffs and snuffs, shakes and taps, stamps and splashes and slides about getting dirtier and dirtier until finally he end up ... having a wash in this celebration of messiness and mud!
Ruby Bridges: A Talk with My Teacher
Bridges, Ruby
Paper Book
Acclaimed civil rights icon, Ruby Bridges, shares the touching tale of reuniting with the first-grade teacher who changed her life, Mrs. Henry. Once again, you have shown me that you never get too old to learn. Teaching really is the noblest of professions. When Ruby...
Bad Kitty: Party Animal (Graphic Novel)
Bruel, Nick
Paper Book
It's Puppy's birthday and Kitty can't seem to do anything right in this brand new graphic novel adventure by New York Times-bestselling creator Nick Bruel, for fans of DOG MAN and INVESTIGATORS. It's Puppy's birthday and Kitty would rather be anywhere else. ...
I Am Powerful: A Positive Power Story
Capozzi, Suzy
The Positive Power series introduce self-esteem and empathy to young readers. I Am Powerful is a fun and encouraging Step 2 Step Into Reading about believing in yourself! Even a young kid can make a difference in their community! I Am Powerful follows a young girl...
Diwali
Chapman, Sital Gorasia
Paper Book
Discover the joy and meaning of the magical festival of Diwali, a very special time for people all around the world. Sonali and her brother Jay are inviting you to celebrate with them! Join in as they make rangoli patterns, cook up a feast with their nani and...
Fight the night
DePaola, Tomie
Paper Book
In this whimsical classic picture book, Tomie dePaola delivers a sweet depiction of a child's imagination and all the things that go bump in the night. To stay up past bedtime, you've got to fight the night. Flashlight in hand, a determined Ronald sets out to battle sleep in this...
Ferris
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real love story about a girl, a ghost, a grandmother, and growing up. It's the summer before fifth grade, and for Ferris Wilkey, it is a summer of sheer pandemonium:...
Eid al-Adha with Yasmin
Faruqi, Saadia
It's the morning of Eid, and Yasmin and her family are hurrying to get to the mosque to pray. But Yasmin can't find her special outfit for the day--her new shalwar kameez. When the search turns up nothing, Yasmin is reminded that sacrifice, or giving up something special, is an important part of...
Indigenous Peoples' Day with Yasmin
Faruqi, Saadia
Yasmin and her classmates are learning about Indigenous Peoples' Day. They attend a powwow and festival to celebrate the holiday, enjoying the beautiful regalia, the rhythmic music, delicious food, and more! Then something special catches Yasmin's eye, and she learns about beautiful Ojibwe dream...
How to help a cupid
Fliess, Sue
Paper Book
Valentine's Day is all about showing kindness to the most important people in your life--and if you're caring and thoughtful, you can help Cupid spread love and happiness, too! Will you spot a Cupid this Valentine's day? If you do, will you be ready to help him spread love...
Berry song
Goade, Michaela
Paper Book
A Caldecott Honor Book! An Indie Bestseller! Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade's first self-authored picture book is a gorgeous celebration of the land she knows well and the powerful wisdom of elders. On...
Best day ever
Greenwald, Tommy
Paper Book
A trip to the vet, an unexpected storm, and overactive imaginations all contribute to three stories that all take place in once exhausting day. Moose, Bear, and Tiger have a stressful time facing up to their fears, and eventually finding comfort snuggling down in a big comfy chair at the end of a...
Finding home
Greenwald, Tommy
Paper Book
Two shelter dogs await adoption in this early reader story about friendship, family, and home. Moose and Bear are two scrappy shelter dogs patiently waiting for the right owner to adopt them. They meet, become friends, and one day a Cathy decides to take them both home. Despite their...
Answers to Dog
Hautman, Pete
Paper Book
National Book Award winner Pete Hautman explores a friendship like no other--and the universal truth that dogs make life better, especially for underdogs. Evan doesn't seem to fit in at school or at home. He goes out of his way to avoid attention. He sits at the back of the bus,...
Chinese Mythology: Legendary Tales Of Heaven, Earth, Humanity, And Beyond
Hwang, Aaron.
Paper Book
Step into the magical and rich world of Chinese mythology with tales of gods, goddesses, the Monkey King, the White Snake, and more in this gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of myths and fairy tales. Do you know how the world began? Or why there is wind and...
Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
Khan, Sara
Paper Book
Old School
Korman, Gordon
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables comes a hilarious story about a boy who is homeschooled in his grandmother's retirement community...until he is forced to go to public school.  Dexter Foreman is twelve going on eighty. He has...
Alpacas make terrible librarians!!
Mahoney, Kristi
Paper Book
The last thing you expect when you go to the library is to see your librarian replaced with an alpaca. BEWARE! Alpacas make terrible librarians! Prepare for laughs and learning in this humorous exploration of what might happen when an alpaca fills in for a librarian. You'll learn all sorts...
Bigfoot's big heart
Marsh, Sarah Glenn
A Kids' Indie Next List pick! When Bigfoot loses the valentines he meant to send to his fellow monsters in hiding, scouts from all over the world come together to deliver the letters. It's lonely being a monster. But having other mythical pen pals helps. When...
I spy A to Z : a book of picture riddles
Marzollo, Jean.
Paper Book
Search-and-find riddles paired with amazing photographs will captivate kids of all ages in the bestselling I Spy series. Easy-to-read rhymes by Jean Marzollo are paired with 46 object-filled photographs by Walter Wick to create the most engaging alphabet book ever! Young...
Bob Books - Complex Words Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten, First Grade (Stage 3: Developing Reader)
Maslen, Bobby Lynn
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set gives young readers the practice they need to advance to more complex words and sentences. Now in a sturdy hardcover! With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a...
Bob Books - Long Vowels Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten, First Grade (Stage 3: Developing Reader)
Maslen, Bobby Lynn
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This phonics-based set introduces long vowels and helps developing readers gently take the final step toward reading chapter books. Now in a sturdy hardcover! With playful stories, silly...
Little Critter: Night Night! Sleep Tight!
Mayer, Mercer
When beloved character Little Critter® hears something going "tap tap" in the night, he is determined to find the source, in this Level One I Can Read Comic by Mercer Mayer. It's bedtime for Little Critter and Little Sister, but when there's a strange sound in the night, the two are...
Mermaid day
Murray, Diana
Paper Book
Hooray! Hooray! It's Mermaid Day! From the best-selling creators of Unicorn Day comes a mer-tastic celebration as all sorts of sea creatures celebrate Mermaid Day! On Mermaid Day, the mer-queen throws a fin-tastic party! She decorates her underwater castle and creatures of all kinds...
Unicorn Christmas : a sparkly holiday adventure
Murray, Diana
Paper Book
Jingle-jingle! Neigh, neigh, neigh! Clap your hooves for Christmas Day! There's so much for unicorns to do to get ready for Christmas! They send out cards by shooting stars, they trim their trees with rainbow flowers, and they sing the Unicorn Christmas Song. But when Santa...
Hanukkah
Newman, Lesléa
Paper Book
Be careful, Xiao Xin!
Pung, Alice
Paper Book
Xiao Xin believes he is a fire warrior, but his family thinks the world is too dangerous for him. Can he inspire his family to trust him? Xiao Xin believes he is a fearless Red Fire Warrior, but his family is always telling him to be careful--he's too little to be a warrior! They...
Where Is Tornado Alley?
Putra, Dede
Paper Book
Learn about Tornado Alley, the area in the United States where tornadoes are most frequently formed and often cause the most damage. Robert Miller and Ernest Fawbush coined the term "Tornado Alley" after studying the pattern of tornadoes that occurred around Tinker Air Force Base...
Richard Scarry's Best counting book ever
Scarry, Richard.
Paper Book
Willy Bunny has learned to count-and so will children, by the time they've finished Richard Scarry's fun-filled book. When Willy's father suggests that he practice counting all the things he sees, he begins with ONE BUNNY (himself) and soon finds more numbers everywhere: TWO...
Pizza and taco : coolest club ever!
Shaskan, Stephen
Paper Book
Join Pizza and Taco's afterschool club in the next installment of this hilarious graphic novel chapter book series! What happens when these foodie besties have to compete with a video game club for members ? Pizza and Taco are serving up more awesomeness with a cool new club!...
Cooking step-by-step
Smart, Denise
Paper Book
Learn to chop, mix, and stir with this fantastic first cookbook to help young chefs cook delicious meals with confidence. With more than 50 mouth-watering recipes that are fun and easy to make, children aged 5-9 can learn tips, tricks, and kitchen fundamentals to set them up for...
Clive and his babies
Spanyol, Jessica
Paper Book
Meet Clive - and his imagination! Clive loves his dolls. He enjoys playing with them, and sharing them with his friends. A gentle, affectionate book, celebrating diversity and challenging gender stereotypes.
A pig, a cat, and a bag
Sutro, Robert
A pig and a cat like sitting in their big bag. One day, a man comes and takes the big bag with them in it. This book focuses on the phonemes b and f.
Pip the cat and Tim the man
Sutro, Robert
Tim has a cat named Pip! When they find a mat, they grow tired and consider a nap. This book focuses on the phonemes c (/k/), p, n, and short i.
Pip the cat can beg
Sutro, Robert
Paper Book
Pip loves getting pats from Tim. He begs and begs for more pats. But Tim can't always give pats. What happens to Tim and Pip? This book focuses on the phoneme short e.
Sam and Tam
Sutro, Robert
Sam and Tam are friends! They find a mat and mischievously consider the best way to sit on it. This book focuses on the phonemes m, s, t, and short a.
Sam, the pig, and Gil
Sutro, Robert
Sam, the Pig, and Gil are friends. What will they talk about at the picnic table? This book focuses on the phonemes s and g.
Dot! scribble! go!
Tullet, Hervé
Paper Book
From Hervé Tullet, author of the New York Times bestseller Press Here, a picture book to unleash children's creativity: Using only a finger and a great deal of imagination, Hervé empowers readers to create a simple flower . . . an entire garden . . . and even whole new worlds!...
Jason Kelce : gridiron great
Van Cleave, Ryan G.
Jason Kelce was a walk-on player for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats football team, where he played multiple positions. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Kelce wasn't as big as most centers, but he was fast and determined. His incredible work...
Katie Ledecky : swimming legend
Van Cleave, Ryan G.
Paper Book
At just 15 years old, Katie Ledecky won her first gold Olympic medal. Since then, she has added nine more Olympic medals and 21 world championships. She has also broken 16 world records and has the most individual world swimming titles of all time--more than any man or woman in swimming history....
Travis Kelce : superstar tight end
Van Cleave, Ryan G.
Paper Book
In high school, Travis Kelce played quarterback. In college, Kelce moved to the tight end position. This move would set the path for his legendary career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Hard work, dedication, and perseverance took Kelce from a third-round NFL draft pick to a record-setting star. Get...
Pup and Dragon : How to Catch a Unicorn
Walstead, Alice/ Gill, Paul (ILT)
Paper Book
From the creators of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new exhilarating graphic novel adventure for kids age 6-9, the perfect Christmas stocking stuffer! Pup has boundless energy and endless optimism; Dragon is cool and thoughtful but...
Hello, Sun!
Watkins, Lala
Paper Book
Inspired by never-before-seen sketches by Dr. Seuss, creator Lala Watkins builds a bright and playful story about a worm in this brand-new beginning reader that is the first in the Seuss Studios line of Beginner Books. If you could play with the sun, what would you do? Would you...
Five stories
Weinstein, Ellen
Paper Book
Five children, from five different cultures and in five different decades, grow up in the same building on the Lower East Side of New York City. Jenny Epstein and her family arrive on a steamship from Russia in the 1910s. Jenny writes letters in Yiddish to her grandmother,...
Christmas
Whipple, Annette
Paper Book
Animals move
Whittingham, Jane
Paper Book
Preschoolers love baby animals, and they love to move. Celebrate both with a hard-wearing Toddler Tough picture book perfect for an active read-aloud. Calves swim, / Hatchlings bounce, / Porcupettes nibble, / Kittens pounce. Story time is on the move with this multilayered concept book....
Bear has a belly
Whittingham, Jane
Paper Book
In this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book for preschoolers, explore body parts along with animals and celebrate the differences and similarities of our wonderful bodies. A soft, round belly, Bear has a belly. I do too! Do you have a nose like Fox,...
I spy : a book of picture riddles
Wick, Walter
Paper Book
The #1 search-and-find riddle picture book that started the I Spy craze has a brand new design -- just in time for its 30th anniversary! Can you find toys, coins, dice, and more? What's buried in the sand? And what do you see on the bulletin board? I Spy: A Book of Picture...
I spy spectacular : a book of picture riddles
Wick, Walter
Paper Book
Search-and-find riddles paired with amazing photographs will captivate kids of all ages in the bestselling I Spy series.Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the I Spy series with I Spy Spectacular!20 years ago, Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick created the first title in their...
A copycat conundrum
Yee, Lisa
Paper Book
When San Francisco is under strange attacks-like earthquakes affecting only two city blocks at a time-who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who!The Misfits are on the case in thishilarious illustrated series! "For any kid who's felt like a...
A royal conundrum
Yee, Lisa
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER .When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)-who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and...

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