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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...

A inspiring story about discovering ideas in unexpected places, never giving up, and finding the perfect recipe for success!"An immersive read-aloud that will have readers impressed by Eva's perseverance and can-do spirit." --Kirkus ReviewsOne scorching...

For anyone who struggles with sensory overload, this soothing picture book offers a touchstone of understanding and encouraging guidance for finding your own quiet place--whenever and wherever it's needed. In our loud and busy world, finding a moment or...

Celebrate the spooky season with everyone's favourite bear, Paddington - now a major movie star!Paddington Bear is getting ready for a Halloween party, strictly for family only. He can't wait for the party to start - as soon as he gets home from trick or...

A thought-provoking picture book about the ways we create our own realities through the words and actions that we put out into the world. In the early morning hours, two young children go on a journey of discovery with their grandfather, a great chief...

FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE.The inspiring, action-packed first book in The Academy series perfect for young readers 7-13 and sports fans of all ages.Born and raised in a small town, twelve-year-old Leo K. Doyle has never seen the ocean or...

Best friends Kirsty and Rachel must help Scarlett the Garnet Fairy find her magic jewel in this second chapter book in the bestselling Rainbow Magic Jewel Fairies series. Kirsty and Rachel are off to Buttercup Farm for the day! When they arrive, they...

In this Level Three I Can Read, meet Iris--the new kid in town--and her soon-to-be best friend, Walter!After a move, Iris is sure that life in her new home will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris will never be happy here...

In this moving picture book, inspired by the author's experience as a Syrian refugee, a child's profound love for his family's apple tree gives him courage when he must flee his homeland. When a young boy asks his parents why he doesn't have a brother or...

A charming story about the lifecycle of a mother tree and the creatures who rely on her. Just like that, Old Oak's rooted life came to an end. Even with her tap root severed, Old Oak would bring new life to the forest. After 400 years in the forest,...

Perfect for fans of Ivy & Bean and Stella Diaz, this charming chapter book series by the author of the successful Yasmin series follows a Pakistani American third-grader whose plans may backfire but whose persistence and heart are inspiring It's winter...

In the 13th installment of the Star Friends series, Mia, Lexi, Sita, Violet, and new Star Friend Maddie suspect dark magic when they noticed that the adults in town are at first very energetic and spontaneous but then become reckless. Can the girls...

In this heartfelt picture book, a shy kid's dad teaches him how to play chess... and chess gives him the confidence to make a new friend. When Auggie finds an old chessboard that once belonged to his grandfather, he decides he wants to learn how to play...

From Pura Belpré Honor-winning author Laekan Zea Kemp comes a beautiful ode to family and multigenerational homes. Everyone has their special place in the house. Abuela cooks in the kitchen. Mami reads by the window. Tía Imelda watches telenovelas in...

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He's heard there's a monster in the lake, but his friends don't believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along,...

From an acclaimed team comes this empathetic and reassuring picture book about the loaded question that every "new kid" or socially anxious child dreads: "Did you make any new friends today?" Tomasso doesn't know anyone at his new school and has no one...