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With a message of kindness and an accumulative text that begs to be read aloud, this is a future classic in the making. One Monday morning, Horace Norton finds that a mouse has made a house in his hat. Now, this is something of a surprise . . .and it's...

A heartwarming introduction to reading for kids ages three and up about how even solitary beings need people too, from Jean-François Sénéchal and Pascale Bonenfant Anyone can make it on their own--just ask Colette! She's a solitary bee who enjoys her...

A 2025 American Library Association Stonewall Children's Honor Book! ALA Rainbow Book List - Top 10 Titles for Younger Readers, 2025 ★ "A Black nonbinary child finds ways to navigate their sensory sensitivities during Pride . . . Joyfully...

A story about sharing and how important it is to say what you mean. Bear is all set for a perfect day. The sky is blue, there's not a cloud in the sky, and he has all of his most favourite things in the world by his side--a cookie to nibble on, a book to...

A beautiful and reassuring "I love you" book that follows a small horse and its parent through their day from beloved author-artist Gianna Marino. In a beautiful ode to family love, a horse asks its little one how they will spend their day: Listening to...

Timed for Mother's Day, this touching, inclusive picture book celebrates the beautiful grandmother and grandchild relationships from iconic Disney and Pixar films. From Pura Belpré winning author Yamile Saeid Méndez comes a beautiful and inclusive...

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...

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...

Swish. Swish. Swish... Thwack! Bear and Mole are stepping up to the plate for summer baseball season--but what happens when Mole struggles to hit the ball? Finally, summer is here! Baseball-loving Mole suits up and hustles to the baseball diamond for a...

Meet cute Pok?mon in a whole new way! This original illustrated storybook is perfect for moms and dads who want to introduce their little ones to the most beloved Pok?mon of all time.Pikachu sets out on a voyage of exploration! The little Pok?mon is...

A determined, fashion-forward fish sets an example in staying true to your wildest wishes Fish wishes for pants. But Octopus is quick to point out that Fish can't wear pants ... because fish don't have legs. When Fish runs through a long list of...

"An unforgettable story about change with a loving father-daughter bond at its heart."--Matt de la Pe?a, Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street Newbery Medalist Rebecca Stead's first picture book is a transporting tale about the power...

For fans of All Are Welcome and Remarkably You, this is a joyful picture book that celebrates the triumphs of the school year and the wistful feeling of it ending - the perfect gift for graduates and classrooms. Before the final bell rings, there's...

WALL-E meets THE RABBIT LISTENED in this tender picture book about a little wagon who learns to set his own boundaries, by Caldecott Honor-winning creator Cindy Derby. Wheetle just wants to help. He's a wagon after all, and that's what he's meant to do...

From #1 New York Times-bestselling Marissa Valdez comes a hilariously zany and uproariously fun story of an underwear-obsessed hedgehog -- perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and Something's Wrong! Jacques is a little hedgehog with a BIG secret -- he...

Pura Belpr? Illustrator Honor Award From an award-winning author and illustrator, a warm, gentle ode to cherished visits from grandparents and the people and places that make us who we are even if we haven't met them yet. It's been three years since...

New York Times best-selling author Kwame Mbalia and New York Times best-selling illustrator Nikkolas Smith explore the world of Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World. This new picture book is perfect for fans of Sam Wilson, Captain America...

Fresh, cotton-candy-colored illustrations and important messages about being yourself and kindness towards others makes this adorably cute unicorn story a tasty treat kids will love. A fun read-aloud for fans of The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn and for anyone...