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From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a bestselling illustrator, the powerhouse duo behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Love, comes a deeply moving ode to the places we feel safe, loved, and true to ourselves--wherever they might be. *"Beckons readers from...

Winner of the 2025 Kirkus Prize! A joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part -- the belly! Maddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the local public pool where she meets and greets friends and neighbors. Maddie is waist-high on most of them, and she knows there's an interesting person...

A girl wakes up from a dream she can't shake. Her head is full of clouds. When she goes outside, the things she normally doesn't pay much attention to suddenly reveal their beauty: the plants growing in the cracks of the sidewalk, the shimmering puddles, the notes from a violin drifting in the air....

This playful story about a little girl and her best cat friend is a unique exploration of the changes children go through as they grow from toddler to big kid--for fans of Truman and Big Cat, Little Cat.  Scamp believes there are two...

ON A RARE CHILLY DAY IN MIAMI, Florida, young Leila sets off for school bundled up in her bright red jacket. But this isn't just any cold day-her grandmother, Grandma Issa, gives her an unusual warning: 'Watch out for falling iguanas.' As Leila navigates her morning, she can't stop thinking about...

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator creates a hare-larious picture book about bunnies. There are ME bunnies. There are YOU bunnies. There are US bunnies . . . and WE bunnies . . . and THEM...

A #1 New York Times and IndieBound bestseller! This gorgeously illustrated picture book adaptation brings to full color the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot.  ...

Come out for a day at the beach bakeshop with a creative little baker and her sweet, sandy treats in this adorable preschool picture book. Sand cake, Sun cake, Sprinkle-topped with rocks cake. Will you eat what I baked? A fun day at the beach means making some...

A deeply moving, gorgeously illustrated picture book about leaving home and finding a new place to fit in, for anyone dealing with a move, to another town or to a new country. Sometimes we leave home in the mornings, in the evenings, or for much longer. But we always come back....

Debut Cuban-American author Lauren Agra Deedy and award-winning artist Susan Gal join forces in this charming, heartfelt picture book story about an immigrant family--and their love and caring for family they left behind. * "Jubilant. . . exuberant . . . energetic." --...

A cozy story about sharing, showing gratitude, and a fondness for tea One soggy spring morning, Bunny decides to make a cup of tea. Before they can take a sip, Opossum arrives for an impromptu visit. Like a good host, Bunny kindly offers the unexpected guest their tea and gathers...

Warm and Fuzzy are best friends. Warm wants to go on an adventure, but Fuzzy isn't sure. What if it's scary? What if it's really cold or super hot? What if there are no bathrooms, or worse: no toilet paper! Warm says they have everything they need, but Fuzzy is worried. Should they bring snacks? A...

The #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck meets a zippy red race car with a need for speed. Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by--then whizzes back to stop and say hi. Sleek and low, Racer Red is made for speed and loves to go fast! When she...

A moving picture book from a debut author about the first day of school, layered with themes about the immigrant experience and the universal experience of feeling out of place. A child, newly arrived in another country, feels displaced, lonely, and a little scared on her first...

Alice and Mrs. Nobody love getting up to no good. While giving each other fashionable haircuts, belting nighttime duets, or scribbling magic-marker wall murals, the two friends are inseparable. Until the day they disagree on what to play next.  Mrs. Nobody wants Alice to play Puppy....

An awe-inspiring picture book, perfect for animal lovers, that reveals how a mama whale and a mama person care for their young in remarkably similar ways, from the illustrator of Over and Under the Snow. A little boy and his mother set off on a day trip, meanwhile, a mama...

A moving picture book to read when we're missing family far away, set during Lunar New Year. It's Lunar New Year, a time when families come together for a wonderful feast, and a father longs to be with his daughter--but she lives in another country. As he imagines how his...

The wondrous true story of one tiny bubble that sparked all life on Earth--including yours Meet LUCA--our Last Universal Common Ancestor, the itty-bitty organism that every unique life-form on Earth can be traced back to. This sprinkle-sized blob was formed from the dust of exploded stars,...

Kengi drew. Fast, busy, everywhere their hands could reach and feet could travel. On the front steps, inside the fridge, across the bathroom mirror, atop the cafeteria tables, even on the roll of toilet paper. Kengi's parents are frustrated, and their principal tells them they need...

Calling all kid collectors! Julia Mills, the acclaimed creator of I Am Stuck, spins a funny new adventure about Robinson the raccoon, who loves to collect things. But when he meets a new friend, he discovers that memories and experiences make for the best collection of all. Perfect...

Perfect for curious kids ages 4-8, parents, and educators seeking fun and educational reads! Did you know that fish grunt, shellfish crackle, and some sea creatures even burp and boop to communicate? Dive into a fascinating underwater adventure as one little...

A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book, 2025 A Smithsonian Magazine Best Children's Book, 2025 Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Books, Best Book of 2025 An ALA Notable Children's Book, 2026...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . The Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages...

An exuberant and interactive picture book for grandparents and their genius, sweet, precious, SO-CUTE-I-CAN'T-STAND-IT! grandbabies, and a celebration of Yiddish and Jewish joy. For fans of Goodnight Bubbala and Leslie Patricelli. Look at this baby . . . what a genius! And...

The true story of how at the beginning of the 20th century Jessie the elephant walked from Moore Park Zoo to her spacious new home in the Taronga Zoological Park.

The newest adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series-do YOU have what it takes to catch the most unique creature yet? The How to Catch Kids are at it again! When one of them is about to gain a new sibling, the team tries to trap...

In this lyrical and poignant nonfiction book about loss, follow the lives of a pair of Canada geese as they perform their courtship rituals, raise nests full of chicks, and migrate with the seasons... until one goose has to brave the world alone. Here is how he won her over-<...

From the author of Shark Lady comes the true story of Florence Merriam Bailey, the groundbreaking scientist who inspired a nation to take up bird-watching and worked tirelessly to protect our feathered friends. Before Florence, there was no such thing as "bird-watching"....

Inspired by the real-life story of moving a 139-year-old, 133-ton Victorian house six blocks, this picture book from a house's perspective is a charming twist on a common childhood experience. It's moving day and this Victorian house can't imagine what it will be like to live in...

Celebrate the right to read with this kid-friendly picture book that explores book banning from the book's point of view. From the award-winning author of Pride- The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag. Book loved being a book. And she loved the children who...

David is back and funnier than ever in this companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic No, David! by bestselling picture book creator David Shannon! David is determined to get laughs out of everyone -- even from those who might not find his antics amusing! From cannonballs...

ALA NOTABLE BOOK From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Linda Sue Park comes a joyous and inclusive celebration of eyes--showcasing the variety of Asian eye shapes and hues--in lively rhyming text ideal for sharing with any child. For an enthusiastic little...

J. P. Takahashi and HifuMiyo deliver a moving story about two cousins who have eagerly awaited their big mixed-family reunion at the cherry blossom festival. But when nerves strike on the day, they help each other learn more about their family tree, and together they watch new bonds...

A magnificently illustrated picture book biography of Barack Obama​: a tireless organizer, a brilliant orator, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and the first Black president of the United States of America. Before he became the president, Barack Obama was a little...

Experience the improbable beauty of a shattered hope born anew in this magical tale about a young girl, a tree full of hopes, and the power of perseverance. In this tale of unexplained wonder, there is a tree that grows hope from its branches. A curious girl visits...

A rambunctious shelter dog finds the perfect job and a loving home in this heartwarming story based on the real heroes of Working Dogs for Conservation. Tucker the dog never means to be trouble: he just loves to play. But at the animal shelter, every visitor says he's...

An enlightening picture book exploration about how patterns fill and shape our everyday lives. This mindful meditation challenges kids to see the world differently. What do you know about patterns? There are simple alternating patterns and more complex ones that spin and spread...

Discover the incredible journey of leaves each season and their essential role in nature! As winter fades into spring, the big job of leaves begins--unfurling from buds and stretching out to soak up the sun. From delicate maple leaves to the large fronds of ferns and everything in between, learn...

Yoshi's Big Swim chronicles the impressive true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead turtle who was rescued by fishermen, then rehabilitated and cared for by scientists for many years. The scientists adored her, and Yoshi was happy in her aquarium home. But then, many years later, Yoshi let them know...

Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born enslaved during the Civil War in Diamond, Missouri, George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor. He promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. Among his many...

Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her...

Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born in Washington, D.C., in 1904, Charles R. Drew was a Black surgeon and medical researcher. Known as the "Father of The Blood Bank," he researched in the field of blood transfusions, and developed improved techniques for...