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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...

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...

If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a...

The bestselling Bat returns! Bat and the Business of Ferrets is the fourth title in National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold's heartfelt and widely acclaimed series featuring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum. Now in paperback!Bixby...

In the third volume of this critically acclaimed series, Mousse learns during a visit from his niece that some treasures are truly priceless.Mousse has meticulously prepared for his niece Pistachio's arrival. He's gone to the bakery to buy fresh bread...

An old dog has to welcome a new puppy to the household, in this chapter book -- perfect for sharing with fans of Frog and Toad--by beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate. Doggo is used to things being a certain way in his family...

This empowering children's book is a celebration of the impact we can have when we choose to care--and how even the smallest act of kindness can grow into something extraordinary. Have you ever wondered if what you do matters? This is the story of...

This ode to friendship in all of its forms will warm your heart and make you grateful for all the special people in your life! An adorable sing-along picture book based on the classic hit song by Andrew Gold. Traveled down a roadand back again.Your heart...

Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading...

A modern Wemberly Worried -- featuring dinosaurs! -- for today's young readers, with reassuring, lighthearted text and charming illustrations sure to calm the anxious butterflies in any child's tummy. It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a...

Third-grader Amina Banana is back in book three of this chapter book series, navigating new responsibilities at home and growing financial stresses, from National Book Award winner Shifa Safadi. When Amina's family hits hard times, and her dad has been...

Mac has a hat for every mood in this infectiously positive book by the author and illustrator team behind Molly's Tuxedo! There's a thing that makes my heart go zing.Hats. Mac loves to wear hats. She has one for every occasion, and they help her feel...

"Beginning readers will build their own reading skills with each word they sound out, gaining confidence as they read about Little Critter's latest adventure. Can they do it? Yes, they can!"--School Library Journal (STARRED review)"In this fun-filled I...

All the kids at Alpine Elementary School love the Fart Face book series, and Drita is their newest fan. She and her fellow library helper, Josh, even start the Fart Face Fan Club. But when parents get a whiff of the books' "toilet talk," they wonder if...

A stunningly illustrated picture book about moving to a new home that celebrates compassion, imagination, nature, and sibling love, by the acclaimed creator of I Lived Inside a Whale. Owen loves his garden, especially his trees. He loves taking care of...

From the creators of the most-watched daily show on the internet, Good Mythical Morning, comes "Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers," a hilariously relatable picture book about what happens when you are what you eat--literally.Saffy loves buttered pasta,...