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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...

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...

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,...

"[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...

From the creator of Wolfboy comes a spectacularly illustrated, whimsical story about finding courage in yourself. Take a leap and find the sun . . . Eddie doesn't like Mondays. He'd rather burrow...

Size isn't everything. Especially when it comes to Worm, who's willing to stretch his limits to get the job done!Worm loves being a librarian but has decided it's time for a new job. He considers...

From the New York Times bestselling duo behind the Tiny T. Rex series comes an adorable pug with an indomitable spirit--and a nose for trouble! A perfect day for Hugo begins with a stretch and a yawn...

From award-winning author Naseem Hrab, an uproariously funny and totally relatable tale of a monster who loves school, but hates the commute! It's eight o'clock, Bird tells Monster -- time to walk to...

Welcome through the doorway of this picture book . . . about doors! From a Caldecott Honor author and a New York Times Best Illustrated artist comes a celebration of entrances, thresholds and portals...

With deadpan humor and a one-of-a-kind hero, this wryly clever picture book introduces the most exciting sea cucumber you'll ever meet . . . even if he's the ONLY sea cucumber you'll ever meet!...

Turtle is the last to hatch, and her siblings have all left for the sea. Now she must venture across a busy beach and into the waves to find them. But the sea is big. REAL BIG. Turtle slept in -- and...

Some families gather for big dinners, but in my house we feast at breakfast! As Grandma and I cook our favorite Jamaican dishes, I learn why that is. The girl in this story and her grandmother are...

Lilibet has lots of friends--it's just that they are all imaginary! Can she build the perfect real-life friend? With a relatable neurodivergent main character and a message of friendship and...

⭐ "Little Fox's new friendship may inspire young listeners and adult readers alike to listen to their thoughts and remember the value and joy that can be found in the quiet." --Bulletin of the Center...

Men don't cry . . . right? Neil is trying to figure out what it means to "be a man." A perfect picture book for ages 3-7 to explore gender roles and celebrate individuality while reading with their...