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Everybody has tantrums (kids and moms) in this tender yet funny picture book about an especially impossible-to-put-on pair of shoes--from New York Times bestselling author Julie Fogliano and three-time Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee, creator of The...

Designed to spark imagination and self-belief, Goal Girls by Judge Glenda A. Hatchett helps children see themselves as leaders, creators, and changemakers-no matter where they come from or what they aspire to be. Through joyful language and empowering...

A very unusual-looking fish has a journey of self-discovery in this hilarious and heartfelt picture book.Buttfish's face looks like a bum. Everyone says so. Buttfish usually just tries to make the other fish laugh to keep them from making fun of him...

Louie sees a shark at the beach, and that's that. Now everywhere he goes he's convinced he'll be eaten by a shark. A humorous, heartwarming picture book helping kids overcome fears and anxiety thanks to Grandpa's wisdom, playful storytelling, and a...

Guided by moonlight, a child and their uncle travel across a shimmering beach in search of clams... Big and small, old and young, clams burrow beneath the sand, just waiting to be discovered. This effervescent tale is a beautiful shoreside journey about...

From the acclaimed creator of the Chirri & Chirra books, Kaya Doi, comes this absolutely adorable picture book about Tama the cat and her baby sister.Tama has never seen a baby before, so when a newborn comes to her house, she's in for a big surprise...

From the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and The Baddies, an enchanting new lift-the-flap board book series featuring charming animal characters, satisfying rhyming stories, and a reveal on every spread!Welcome to Acorn Wood, where Frog and his...

Little ones can learn about friendship in this sweet board book starring everyone's favorite silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh! Winnie the Pooh wants to play, but all his friends are very busy! How will he make a new friend to play with? Join Pooh as he...

Everyone knows which way 'UP' is. It's the opposite of 'DOWN'. Or at least, that's what Queetle had always thought . . . Now, he's about to discover that 'UP' might not be as simple as it seems. When he meets Meeple, a creature who lives and walks around...

A little girl's big ego meets its match in this fun, clever take on learning to share the spotlight.No one wants to play with Philomena, and she knows why: it's the big, bad Mimi. Whenever someone starts talking, the Mimi shows up, and it becomes...

A picture book about Augustus, a hubristic squirrel who is so busy celebrating himself that he winds up in the belly of a lion by author Tammi Sauer! Behold, my lovely audience!I am the amazing Augustus. There is no one quite like me. Augustus the...

A Sydney Taylor Honor Book"Readers won't be able to keep their own bodies still as they join in this joyfully intersectional romp." --Kirkus Reviews"This inclusive picture book is recommended for libraries with Jewish holiday picture book collections...

Meet Thomas the Tank Engine in an enchanting new picture book series that introduces a new generation to the joys of friendship, storytelling, and adventure! Thomas the Tank Engine is back in an enchanting, all-new story that captures the heart of his...

Based on Sesame Street's new animated segment, Tales from 123, this study board book takes readers inside 123 Sesame Street! Did you ever wonder what's behind the doors of 123 Sesame Street? Babies and toddlers will love to lift the oversized flaps on...

In this empowering picture book by a groundbreaking Sesame Street Puppeteer, a shy girl finds her voice with the help of her favorite puppet. At home, May loves to play pretend with her puppets, leading them fearlessly on all sorts of adventures. But at...

Universal Pictures' Wicked fans will love finding all of the hidden images in this hardcover seek and find book! Help Elphaba, Glinda, and all their friends find red poppies, colorful birds, green balloons, and many more hidden objects around Shiz...

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! Join Daniel Tiger and his friends as they go to day camp for the first time! Daniel Tiger is so excited to start day camp! But when...

"[A] comforting and triumphant meditation on the act of becoming." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) A soil-cozied seed grows into a flower and greets the sun in this gentle, inspirational story for aspiring gardeners - and anyone on the verge of life...