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Perfect for fans of Gustavo the Shy Ghost, this laugh-out-loud picture book puts a charming twist on the classic haunted house tale--a funny, spook-tacular read for Halloween or any time of year. Leonard the cheerful, can-do ghost is building his family...

A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating "in-between" times and places in life. The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans of I Wish You More and Oh, the Places You'll Go! Sometimes you know just where you are...

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson You're told that This won't work, But how will you know If you never try? Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York...

A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger.Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow...

From Sherri Shepherd, this energetic and fun story celebrates female friendships and shows young girls the importance of cheering one another on! When Chloe leaves for her big performance on stage, the other Sunshine Queens stay behind to help one...

Enjoy every classic Frog and Toad story from the Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning creator Arnold Lobel in one book! Join the beloved duo as they spend their days together eating ice cream, finding lost buttons, waiting for spring to come, and...

From the bestselling creator of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore comes a sparkling picture book about glittery kittens whose vanity annoys their friends until their dazzling looks draw the attention of a monster. Flash, Flare, Twinkle,...

Model and mother to twin boys, Porsche Thomas presents this Step 2 leveled reader about sibling differences and the importance of unconditional love. Perfect for children recognizing familiar words while sounding out new ones with help. All twins look...

From the bestselling author of the Ranger in Time series, Kate Messner, comes a chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals. Siblings Ivy and Ezra couldn't be more different, but they have one thing in common: a love of animals...

A STEM-focused picture book about Ruby, a curious child who is eager to map the world around her, by beloved children's book author Jane Yolen. It's Ruby's first time drawing a map all by herself. She eagerly grabs her journal and markers and heads...

In this unique, interactive graphic novel, early readers learn how to make good choices - and even choose what the characters do next!Dragon and Unicorn are best friends who agree on everything. Well, almost everything. Dragon likes to follow the rules,...

From the New York Times Bestselling author of Raising Fences and the award-winning illustrator of Mama Africa!, comes a moving and lyrical picture book about a girl navigating her parents' divorce, featuring a Black family, two homes, and whole lot of...

Explore winter questions, spring feelings, summer wishes and fall thoughts in Audrey Helen Weber's funky, joyous Year Round. Fancy flies untethered in this child-centric escapade through the seasons of the year. Audrey Helen Weber's inimitable retro-feel...

Snail and Stump return in this sweetly humorous story about finding the courage to share your feelings Snail's not afraid of (certain) loud noises, exploring the glade, or lullaby karaoke. But he is afraid of asking for help, making mistakes, and...

In this whimsical picture book, a misunderstood girl with overwhelming emotions creates an origami boat and journeys to sea where she can feel free. Fans of Where the Wild Things Are will adore this fantastical tale of big feelings and boundless...

Kids will fall in love with Zilbo's Forest, a humorous, heartfelt, and vibrantly illustrated Level Two I Can Read Comic series geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little help sometimes.Bogo the bear runs into his friend Zilbo...

Whale and Snail prepare for Quail's birthday in the fourth book in the Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about friendship from award-winning author Erica S. Perl! It's almost Quail's birthday! Snail and Whale want to give rocks to Quail as gifts, but they...

A boy says farewell to a loved one as he imagines her walking on into her next journey, a moving and superbly illustrated story about loss and hope by Fry Bread author Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by acclaimed, award-winning artist Rafael López...