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Updated July 10, 2025
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I am the Grinch
Heim, Alastair
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Meet the Grinch, in this board book narrated by the mean green Christmas icon himself. This sturdy board book is ideal for introducing Dr. Seuss's beloved holiday character to babies and toddlers! It's a perfect stocking stuffer, too! Join the Grinch in...
The Berenstain Bears let's go play collection : 6 books in 1 : includes 10 outdoor activities!
Berenstain, Jan
Paper Book
Get outside and play with the Berenstain Bears! This high-value, six-book collection encourages young readers to get out and explore God's wonderful world, with inspiring stories filled with adventure, laughter, and fun. The Berenstain Bears Let's Go Play Collection--part of the bestselling...
The best worst summer of Esme Sun : a novel
Shang, Wendy Wan Long
Paper Book
Award-winning author Wendy Wan-Long Shang dives in to the deep end of sportsmanship, prejudice, and the power of friendship in this funny, heartfelt story about two very different girls and one shared passion: swimming. Esme Sun absolutely does not care about winning shiny...
Bird watch
Matheson, Christie
Paper Book
From the author of the acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree! Search for hidden birds and count them, too, in this seek-and-find picture book with a satisfying surprise. Delicate artwork, a focus on counting, and an engaging treasure hunt will entice fans of Janell Cannon's...
Bob and Dob : a tale of tattling
Avery, Sean E.
Paper Book
A little bird who's in trouble for tattling on his brother discovers a much better use for telling tales in this fun, fresh story with energetic illustrations. Dob is a small bird, and so is his brother, Bob. Dob likes nothing more than telling on Bob to get him in trouble--when...
Born inside a nest so small : conversation with a hummingbird
Trapani, Iza
A young child observes and admires a friendly ruby-throated hummingbird in this poetic love letter to the smallest birds in the world. A perfect rhyming and informative picture book about hummingbirds for curious 4-7-year-old backyard birders. Hummingbird, you nectar...
Bunny loves beans
Whittingham, Jane
"A lip-smacking exploration of foods and colors."--Kirkus Reviews Preschoolers will explore bright colors, healthy foods, and a variety of adorable animals in this multilayered Big, Little Concepts book. Just like the endearing animals around the world, we eat greens, reds, and blues too!...
Chef's secret
Yang, Kelly
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues! Jason Yao has a secret . . . actually, lots of secrets! For one thing, it's hard being a professional chef, helping to run a motel, and being a regular kid! And now that Mia Tang is officially his girlfriend,...
Chicka Chicka Tricka Treat
Chung, Julien
Paper Book
It's Halloween in this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and there's a spooky surprise in store for everyone's favorite letters! A told B, and B told C, "Let's sneak to the top of the creaky...
Children of the wind
Lewers, Nedda
Paper Book
Sequel to the USA Today bestseller · A girl becomes the guardian of Ali Baba's treasure in this middle grade fantasy series inspired by Arabian fairy tales! It's been a year since Sahara Rashad came face to face with El Ghoula. And now that she's is back in Egypt...
Chip gets swimmer shivers
Frost, Maddie
Paper Book
Chip, the little penguin, tries to get out of swim lessons in this hilarious Level Two I Can Read Comic by Maddie Frost. Chip is starting swim school and he really isn't looking forward to it. Join Chip as he navigates this first-time experience with imagination and...
MERMAID ACADEMY #2: CORA AND SPARKLE
Sykes, Julie
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Cora loves being at Mermaid Academy, and with...
Dawn's wicked stepsister
Martin, Ann M.
Paper Book
America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show. Now that Dawn and Mary Anne are friends and sisters, Dawn wants them to do everything together -- share a room, talk all night long, wear each other's clothes. But living with Mary Anne isn't exactly what Dawn...
The day the crayons made friends
Daywalt, Drew
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * The hilarious Crayons are back with their first full-size picture book adventure since The Day the Crayons Came Home--and this time they're exploring the three-dimensional world as they make friends with real-life objects from...
The dead of light
Quinn, Jordan
Paper Book
The eleventh installment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel chapter book series! The war over Wrenly has ended, but Roke is still lost inside another realm. Ruskin, Cinder, and Groth are determined to get their friend back...even if it means stepping into the...
Diggers love their friends!
Sayres, Brianna Caplan
Paper Book
Get ready for best friend fun with the perfect book for little truck lovers! Babies and toddlers will love seeing all their favorite diggers, tractors, forklifts, and other vehicles playing so nicely together! As with every book in the beloved Where Do Diggers......
Dive for the black pearl
Yardi, Robin
Princess Finn must find the magical Black Pearl, in the second installment of this epic underwater early chapter book series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...
Doom of the Darkwing
Cowell, Cressida
Paper Book
In this exciting How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series perfect for developing readers and packed with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read stories, follow Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures.  ...
Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet
Ferry, Beth/ Santoso, Charles (ILT)
An adorable witch is anxious to get the perfect pet but learns to have patience when she brings home a mystery egg in this laugh-out-loud picture book from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry. Perfect for Halloween! Evelyn Witch has everything a witch needs. Messy...
Excited for Eid : Eid Mubarak!
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
Eid Mubarak! Join a joyful and sweet celebration of Eid in this irresistible, inclusive board book highlighting the traditions of the end of the Islamic holy month, Ramadan. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find...
Eyewitness Plant
Dorling Kindersley, Inc. (COR)
Paper Book
Unleash your inner botanist and become an eyewitness to the dizzyingly diverse world of plants. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of...
Eyewonder Oceans: Open Your Eyes to a World of Discovery
DK
Paper Book
Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to the Earth's oceans for children. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a...
Fireworks
Burgess, Matthew
**Five Starred Reviews!** Fireworks is a sparkling picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien, highlighting the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display. POP!<...
Friday Fun (an Our Neighborhood Series Board Book for Toddlers Celebrating Islam)
Abbas, Marzieh
Paper Book
Jumu'ah Mubarak! Feel blessed every Friday with the love of family and community in this rhyming, inclusive board book celebrating Islamic traditions. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find themselves, their family, and...
Greenwild : the world behind the door
Thomson, Pari
Paper Book
*An Instant New York Times Bestseller* "If you don't believe in magic, you will after you've read Greenwild" - A. F. Steadman "An eco-thriller novel that every child should read" - The Telegraph The Secret Garden...
Hammerbarn
Go to Hammerbarn with Bluey and Bingo in this storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ The Heeler family are shopping at Hammerbarn for a new pizza oven, and Bluey and Bingo play Neighbors with their gnome husbands, Gerald and...
Henry Heckelbeck and the not-so-dark day
Coven, Wanda
In this eighteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry's town is in a blackout! There's a blackout in Brewster, which means that school is canceled! Henry Heckelbeck plays flashlight limbo with his friends, makes shadow puppets, and eats up all the ice cream in the freezer before...
Here come the bears!
Berenstain, Mike
Paper Book
The Berenstain Bears learn about their closest relatives--bears!--in this funny and educational addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. The Bear family is going to the Great Bear Museum to learn about different types of bears! With the help of Doctor Bear and a magical...
Iris and Walter
Guest, Elissa Haden
Paper Book
"As engaging as ever."  --Publishers Weekly Sometimes it takes two friends to solve a problem. So when Iris announces that she really wants to ride the wild horse Rain, Walter comes up with the perfect plan to help her. And when Walter has a terrible first day of school because his teacher...
Iris and Walter and the Field Trip
Guest, Elissa Haden/ Davenier, Christine (ILT)
In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium. Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can't wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and-...
MERMAID ACADEMY #1: ISLA AND BUBBLE
Sykes, Julie
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Isla can't wait to go to Mermaid Academy,...
Minecraft Ironsword Academy.
Huett, Caleb Zane,
A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school--the Ironsword Academy! The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!<...
King & Kayla and the case of the escape artist
Butler, Dori Hillestad
Paper Book
King takes center stage when there's a mystery to solve at his new doggy day care. When King visits the new doggy day care, he meets lots of new friends, including Houdini, who claims he can escape any situation. King vows to keep an eye on Houdini, but the next thing you know,...
Little kids first big book of African animals
Hughes, Catherine D.
Paper Book
From the toothy lions and towering giraffes you already know to the burrowing aardvarks and adorable gorillas you can't help but love, this engaging reference book introduces young readers to the diverse wildlife found in Africa. Venture through Africa's rainforests, grasslands,...
Lucy Lancaster is totally in control
Coven, Willow
Lucy wishes her magical hiccups away when her cousin comes to visit in this third book in a chapter book series full of magical mishaps and everyday childhood adventures. Lucy Lancaster is determined to have the perfect weekend with her cousin Skye. If only her hiccups wouldn't...
Maisy's sailboat
Cousins, Lucy
Paper Book
Whether driving over land or sailing across the sea, Maisy takes her friends all over the place in two shaped board books. Today is the perfect day to go sailing in Maisy's boat! When Maisy and Charley stop at the blue lagoon for fishing and snorkeling, how many colorful fish...
Masters of disguise
McMann, Lisa
Paper Book
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the sixth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Only weeks remain before the election that will decide the fate of supernaturals in...
MERMAID ACADEMY #3: MAYA AND RAINBOW
Sykes, Julie
What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Maya is excited to go on a research trip with her class and her...
Minecraft : zombies!
Eliopulos, Nick
Paper Book
Meet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels- zombies! Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they'rea zombietrying to eat your brains! Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown....
Minecraft zombies return!
Eliopulos, Nick
Paper Book
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Overworld, the zombies have returned! Bobbie is on a mission. She's already survived one encounter with Logan, the jerk who attacked her village and turned her brother into a zombie. And now she won't rest until she...
Minecraft: Magical Bite-Size Builds (Over 20 Marvellous Mini-Projects)
Mojang Ab
Paper Book
The next book in the popular Bite-Size Builds series, following Mega Bite Size-Builds and Amazing Bite-Size Builds. Discover new and exciting Minecraft builds made easy, broken down into manageable pieces--written in official partnership with the experts at game...
More or less
Hughes, Alison
Paper Book
Celebrate the power of living more sustainably, simply, and generously in this inspiring visual adventure-using only five words!-featuring dynamic collage art from Caldecott honoree Oge Mora! What if less could be more? A child's bedroom, and the...
My first baby animals bedtime storybook
Paper Book
Join your favorite Disney characters and snuggle up in this collection of tales! Search for an intruder with the Dalmatians, attend a birthday party with Marie, spend the day with Thumper and his sisters and more in this bedtime collection. ...
My first bedtime storybook
Paper Book
This sweet collection of Disney Princess stories will have little ones falling to sleep dreaming of fairy tale endings and happily ever afters. Join favorite Disney Princesses Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Snow White, and Jasmine, featuring six bedtime...
My first cuddle bedtime storybook
Paper Book
Say night-night to your favorite Disney characters in this adorable collection of sweet bedtime tales! With this collection of cuddly Disney stories, even the smallest readers are sure to be lulled into sleep with stories of friendship and love. ...
Not a dog
Martinez, Claudia Guadalupe
The Mexican prairie dog is not a dog at all! It's part of the rodent family and is an endangered species. A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that includes Spanish vocabulary, a shapes concept, and the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog. A...
On the first day of preschool
Rabe, Tish
Paper Book
A modern twist on the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this picture book will convince parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a preschool classroom! On the first day of preschool, there are so many new things to do! From making friends to...
Operation chaos
McMann, Lisa
Paper Book
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fifth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. The Forgotten Five and their friends are reeling in the aftermath of the raid on Magdalia...
Pablo and Splash
Dempsey, Sheena
Paper Book
Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this hilarious full-color graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Investigators. Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties...
Parts of us
Hale, Shannon
Paper Book
This original concept board book celebrates what makes our bodies unique--from head to toe and horn to tail. From the bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham All are welcome in the kitty-corn club!...
Pete the Cat's Mars mission
Dean, Kim
Pete the Cat travels to Mars to help his friend in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.  Marty is stuck on Mars, and it's up to Pete the Cat to rescue him! Will Pete have the tools he needs to get Marty home? Find...
Pokémon big book of facts
Beecroft, Simon
Paper Book
Discover more than 1,500 facts about all things Pokémon in this must-have guide Become a Pokémon expert with this fact-packed book full of need-to-know info from the Pokédex. Covering the different Pokémon types, regions, habitats, and more, the Pokémon Big Book of Facts...
Richard Scarry's Great Big Schoolhouse
Scarry, Richard
Paper Book
Great Big Schoolhouse is lovingly remembered by generations of American children whose first day at school was undoubtedly made easier by Scarry's warm, friendly, and comforting classroom. Huckle's life changes forever as he joins his classmates on the school bus; meets Miss...
Running hot and cold!
Huett, Caleb Zane
Paper Book
An all-new Minecraft chapter book series continues with Book Three of The Ironsword Academy! When the Evoker King transformed himself into the Evoker Kid, a total noob who only wants to experience everything the world of Minecraft has to offer, he didn't leave a clue as to what...
A scrub in the tub
Thomas, Jan
A smelly Pig does not want to take a scrub in the tub...until his friends help him see the perks of getting clean in this hilarious and relatable bathtime picture book. Rabbit and Weasel know their pal Pig needs a scrub in the tub. There's just one problem: Pig does not...
Shabbat shalom, welcome home
Weber, Leah
Paper Book
Shabbat shalom! Light the candles, say the blessings, and connect with family. Introduce little ones to shabbat traditions and celebrating the weekly Jewish day of rest. Our Neighborhood is a series of board books that celebrates every kids' culture so kids can find themselves...
Shark at sister tea
Joosse, Barbara M.
In this delightful picture book, meet two sisters who may be little, but are brave and clever enough to defeat the hungry shark that crashes their tea party. Mama and Papa are away for the afternoon, so sisters Sadie and Flora decide to throw a fancy pretend tea party in their...
Sleepover night!
Ransom, Candice F.
It's sleepover time! Join Brother and Sister as they spend a night away from home in this Step 1 reader, perfect for children who know their alphabet and are eager to learn how to read! The Day kids series is full of family fun! Brother and Sister are having a sleepover! They're...
Star Wars Life Size: Surprising Sizes from a Galaxy Far Far Away
DK
Paper Book
An official REAL-size guide to the Star Wars(tm) galaxy, featuring characters, creatures, droids, and objects in their true-to-life size. Have you ever wondered how big a Wookiee is? Or how long a wampa's claws are? Could you hold Yoda's lightsaber in your hand, and...
Stink and the Big Bad Badgers
McDonald, Megan
A-roo-ga-roo! Stink and his friends can't wait to learn wilderness survival skills. But first the pack of friends will have to survive scouting . . . and one another! Brushing your teeth with a stick! Pooping in the woods! Stink and his friends are raring to learn all that...
Super pug
May, Kyla
The thirteenth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...
Things that go
Hale, Shannon
Paper Book
From bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, Things That Go is an original concept board book showing young Kitty-Corns things that race, fly, pedal, paddle, and go Teeny-tiny mini-moo
This book is dangerous!
Clanton, Ben
Paper Book
Take the plunge into this interactive picture book spin-off of the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series starring everyone's favorite anxious jellyfish. Help Jelly attempt to safely navigate through the dangerous ocean and this book -- with hilarious results! Features a glow-in-the...
Tiny T. Rex and the first-day oopsies
Stutzman, Jonathan
Paper Book
It's Tiny T. Rex's first day of school! In this new addition to the bestselling series, Tiny is certain he's ready for anything at his BIG new school--but learns that even the best-prepared dinosaur will still meet some "oopsies" along the way!   ...
Toes, teeth, and tentacles : a curious counting book
Jenkins, Steve
Paper Book
This latest book by the Caldecott Honor-winning team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page highlights the numerous strange and fascinating features and appendages from teeth to toes to tongues of all kinds of animals. Did you know... a praying mantis only has...
Trusty bus
Verdick, Elizabeth
A bustling school bus and bus driver duo take care of their beloved riders each day in this cheerful, bouncy picture book perfect for back to school and all year round. It's time for school, and Trusty Bus and Driver Dee are gearing up! Trusty's riders are coming, and his engine...
Ty's Travels: Super Ty!
Lyons, Kelly Starling
Paper Book
Ty soars as a superhero in this new book in the Geisel Honor-winning series! Join Ty on his fun adventures in Ty's Travels: Super Ty!, a My First I Can Read book by acclaimed author and illustrator team Kelly Starling Lyons and Niña Mata. Imagination, helpfulness, and play are highlighted,...
The unbreakable bond
Trueit, Trudi Strain
Paper Book
The thrilling conclusion to Sailor York's mission to find her sister and save her from an evil wildlife-trafficking ring. In this suspenseful sequel to The Sailor Cipher, Sailor York must learn to control her extraordinary ability to communicate with animals to save her...
When you go to dragon school
Campbell, Chelsea M.
Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, this hilarious picture book is sure to become a favorite storytime read-aloud in every little reader's library--human or dragon. The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a...
Where are the Everglades?
Medina, Nico
Journey into the Everglades--a national park in Florida home to hundreds of species of animals from crocodiles to manatees--in this illustrated book for young readers! From the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of...
Who meows? : a book of animal sounds
Page, Robin
Paper Book
From Caldecott Honor illustrator Robin Page comes a dynamic and interactive nonfiction picture book introducing little ones to animal sounds! Meet many different inhabitants of the animal kingdom and learn what sound they make in this vibrantly illustrated picture book. The...
The wild robot on the island
Brown, Peter
Paper Book
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.  ...
Wish in a tree
Hunt, Lynda Mullaly
Paper Book
An uplifting picture book celebrating neurodiversity, starring characters from Lynda Mullaly Hunt's New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree Oliver's brain is a volcano of ideas--always bubbling with questions. This makes it hard to focus at school, and...
The wish switch
Painter, Lynn
Paper Book
Magic and mayhem collide in beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter's hilarious children's book debut, perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski and Wendy Mass. Emma Rockford knows it will take bonafide magic to make middle school everything...
The Worry-worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes
Diesen, Deborah/ Hanna, Dan (ILT)
Paper Book
Turn everyday worries into confidence! First introduced in The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, Willa Whale is the star of her own spin-off series, inspired by the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books. Willa is discouraged! She's...
You'll always be my chickadee
Hosford, Kate
Paper Book
Weaving together the wonders of nature and a parent's devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration, this picture book is a beautiful, unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child. Busy birdsong, breaking dawn, melodies...

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