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Thanksgiving is a blessing, one I give to you. My thanks for what you've given so my dreams can all come true. From sunrise to sunset, a community journeys through a Thanksgiving day, bringing together offerings of family, friendship, tradition, and love...

Can gruff and grumpy Bear cheer up his usually upbeat friend Mouse? With signature with and whimsy, this delightfully mismatched duo is back in a much-anticipated seventh story! One fall day Bear is getting ready to have a picnic with Mouse. But when...

It's a pumpkin spice showdown! Acorn Squash wants her fair share of the seasonal spotlight in this hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair. "This fall-themed story of friendship is bursting with puns and ­adorable, big-eyed...

A new bedtime adventure for Molly, Olive, and Dexter--stars of the delightful series for toddlers from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning artist Catherine Rayner Molly the hare, Olive the owl, and Dexter the fox love to watch the sun set in the garden. But as...

A fall storm is coming. Should Fox, Mouse, Crow, and Squirrel worry or not? An autumn seasonal tale centered around community and friendship. A gentle social-emotional learning picture book for 3-7-year-olds with themes of listening to each other's...

You are unending sunshine. You are dazzlingly whole. This joyful, uplifting picture book about home and heritage celebrates multiracial children and the unique family stories that shape us all. "This beautiful, poetic picture book celebrates children...

A poignant wordless picture book about a homeless boy and his mom, by Children's Literature Legacy Award winner James Ransome When a little boy's mom picks him up from school, his day seems a lot like any other kid's. He and his mom go out for some fast...

Shhh! A big T-Rex is sleeping in YOUR book... but a little T-rex is making lots of noise! Help her keep quiet in this interactive adventure from the bestselling author of There's a Monster in Your Book that's perfect for little ones learning to use their...

A humorous and heartfelt celebration of all the ways to be strong from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young...

Join in Ruffles's adventures as he faces all the troubles of toddler life in this brightly colored picture book series. Ruffles loves a lot of things, like howling, scratching, eating, and playing with his bouncy ball. When Ruffles loses his bouncy ball,...

A student leads a very enthusiastic first-day tour in a comical, reassuring story sure to calm the nerves of kids about to start something new. When your job is to introduce the new person to your school, the first thing you need to do is sound very...

** An INSTANT New York Times bestseller! ** From multi Grammy-award winning artist and songwriter Victoria Monét comes a lyrical picture book that's perfect for children with separation anxiety, while also offering some healing for hard working parents...

First day of school jitters? Yeti knows all about that! She's not ready for her first day of school either. This colorful picture book gently reminds readers that it's normal to be nervous when we try new things. It's almost the first day of monster...

Winner of the IPPY Gold Medal for Picture Books (under 7) "A sweet, funny story . . . great for fans of A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh." --Kirkus Reviews On the other side of the old wooden bridge, deep in Piney Glen, Duck opens his mailbox to find a...

In a tenderly told story, the creator of Thank You and The Boy with Flowers in His Hair explores small moments that were once shared by a child and grandad on a pebble beach. Grandad always knows the best way to go to Pebble Beach. As they climb the...

From the award-winning creators of Baby Goes to Market comes a delicious tale of mischievous toddlers, juicy mangoes, and cunning monkeys--starring the letter M. Oh look . . . M is for Monkeys!Oh NO! M is for Mine!M is for My Mango! M is for morning,...

Kitty knows three things. He is the center of the universe. He likes it that way. Nothing should ever change. But to Kitty's everlasting surprise and annoyance, things continue to change around him! Kitty has everything he could ever want--breakfast at...

A joyful picture book about a young alpaca's first day back at school, from powerhouse team Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Leeza Hernandez The first day back to school is always a little scary, but Alpaca is ready to face the new year! With shoes tied and...