Imagination & Play

Do you know a little rebel? Do you want to be a rebel, too? A powerful new picture book from Caldecott Honoree Yuyi Morales, creator of Dreamers and Bright Star. Little rebels have a way of finding each other. When these three youngsters come together...

"Beautiful to the eye and sure to delight younger horror enthusiasts" --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the first entry in a spin-off...

The cuteness meter is off the charts in this sweet and funny story from an exciting new picture-book talent, celebrating the chaos and joy that babies bring to our days. One Thursday morning, a box of babies arrived at this door. What do you do when a...

A walk through their bustling city neighborhood brings a girl and her grandfather closer together in this gentle, contemplative picture book that's "a reminder of the importance of being in the world with unhurried attention and open hearts" (Publishers...

Come along on an eye-popping journey through the forest with a group of young explorers ready to discover everything nature has to offer in this lyrical, awe-inspiring picture book full of "curiosity and wonder" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). The...

"Thoroughly charming. A creature feature worthy of every child's nightly routine." --Kirkus ReviewsBedtime routines are important for a good night's sleep--even for the monster under your bed! Award-winning author-artist Kerilynn Wilson cleverly subverts...

From the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling How to Catch series comes a new outdoor adventure--do YOU have what it takes to catch BIGFOOT? Join the How to Catch Kids on a camping trip of epic proportions: Bigfoot is on the loose, and the search for...

Lily invites her human friend, Willow, to join the fairy fashion show in this second Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson. Fairies love dressing up and creating clothes out of the...

Dragons steal underpants from the citizens of the kingdom in this hilarious installment in the Underpants picture book series. Huge scaly dragons roamed the land in long gone days of olde. They loved to wear big underpants in colors bright and bold. With...

This calming companion to the bestselling The Magical Yet and The Curious Why is a marvelous introduction for young readers to mindfulness and keeping your cool! Missed the bus? Flubbed a test? Got overwhelmed in a crowd? When you're feeling big...

A lively and humorous depiction of healthy rough-and-tumble play between siblings. When the oldest and youngest siblings decide to rumble, they do so with great imagination and careful consent. Wrecking ball! Steamroller! Bear hug! Sandwich!... The list...

Bestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans. School is where you go to learn...

Featured in Elmer's World of Glue Teaching Guide Winner: 2016 Montana Treasure State Award. Nominee: NY State Charlotte Award list, 2015-16. Alabama Camellia Award list 2014-15, Grade 2-3 Division. Although Matty's art teacher has warned him that too...

★ "Simultaneously cozy and utterly engaging."--Kirkus, starred review​ This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go! After some sleep, sloth is ready to eat. Go, Sloth, go! In a...

A lyrical ode to all the secret spaces in our world. The world is filled with forts. Tiny worlds within this world, safe as coat pockets. Everyone needs a room of their own. A place to hide and play, ponder and dream. Whether it's a tree house in the...

Now in paperback! From the creators of the New York Times-bestselling Ivy + Bean comes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations. ★ "In the vein of Ramona Quimby." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Stella and...

In this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression, Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage. Perfect for fans of Dragonboy and Julián Is a Mermaid. Henry...

In The Fig Tree, war separates two sides of an island, and a solitary tree brings together two children across the divide, in this touching picture book about peace, community, and forgiveness--written by award-winning author Costantia Manoli and...