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A monster mender works hard to heal all wounds, but struggles to help a sea serpent who just seems ... sad. Dot is a monster healer. She treats bruises and burns and sore throats and sniffles for all...

From a Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a heartfelt story about moving somewhere new, the meaning of home, and making new friends.A little girl sends...

A day at the beach is full of celebration, helping out, and especially discovery in this energetic and beautiful new book by the New York Times bestselling creator of My Heart and The Book of...

A vibrant picture book celebrating soccer and its worldwide fans, perfect for the 2026 World Cup--hosted in the US, Canada, and Mexico. One field.One ball.Two teams...and a whole lot of fans! Soccer...

Join Kimi as she pirouettes onto the basketball court in this relatable story inspired by author Korey Watari's experiences and illustrated by her husband, Mike Wu, former Pixar artist and creator of...

A child touchingly narrates the ups and downs of living with a parent who experiences mental illness. Sometimes Mom soars like a kite. Other times the kite turns into a sail, and she's like a boat,...

A heartwarming and reassuring story for children ages 3-7 about a boy's first day at school and the spread of friendship and kindness as he is welcomed into the class. Features a surprise ending!...

Embark on a wild and whimsical road trip when a cramped family car transforms into a child's mindful, imaginative escape. With each mile, nature's wonders offer relief, turning restless moments into...

Sometimes a new big sister needs her own hideout with no little kids allowed! The newest adventure in the bestselling Lola Reads series celebrates hideouts as safe spaces for children to play,...

Chi miigwech means big thank you in Anishinaabemowin. We can say chi miigwech for the natural world, the plants and animals and even the creatures we cannot see. Chi miigwech for our basic needs like...

An uplifting celebration of familial love and support through the generations Caregiving flows through a little girl's family in so many ways, like a river connecting them all. Her grandfather cares...

A poignant, powerful picture book about an old triceratops who befriends a prehistoric bird during the last days of the dinosaurs, perfect for fans of The Land Before Time and Big Cat, Little Cat. A...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...