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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...

A charming children's tale about finding beauty in friendship and nature, a journey full of adventure while learning to appreciate things just as they are -- lushly illustrated by the New York Times featured artist-author of Rosie Runs. As two...

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...

A young girl spends the day exploring the outdoors, and as she does, she realizes that every experience--from watching butterflies flit to feeling the sting of raindrops--shapes who she is meant to become. A perfect gift for graduation or any special...

A humorous and fantastical story about a plucky girl who takes initiative to solve her very curious unicorn dilemma On a perfectly normal day at school, Tracy dumps a mountain of glitter onto her art project--and things start to get weird. First, she...

A young girl takes a walk in the forest with her grandfather and observes the animals, plants, growth, and marks of the seasons--a walk that parallels the journey her family took to put down roots and that shaped her life. Reflecting on the present, she...

In a sweeping poetic achievement--and a clarion call to action--Newbery Honoree Marion Dane Bauer reckons with humankind's responsibility for the climate crisis, tracing a storyline from ice age to industrial age. Born without fangs, claws, or wings,...

The fifth installment in the Schneider Award Honor-winning young middle grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum, from National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed "Bat"), nothing is more...

From the author of Oshún and Me and the artist of Homegrown comes a joyful picture book that celebrates community and individuality, inspired by real people with disabilities everywhere. Today is the best day of the year: PARADE DAY! It's the day that...

A beautifully illustrated book about how we're all different yet all the same from beloved author-artist Gianna Marino. One lonely day, Mule sees someone with ears like hers--could it be another mule? It's a rabbit! But how delightful that they have the...

How many ways can Papi say I love you without saying the words? Through actions big and small, his love shines during their road trip. A heartfelt celebration of the father-daughter bond--ideal for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle. An adorable picture...

Into the Wilderness is a celebration of the outdoors and the lessons and strengths we gain from spending valuable time in nature -- inspired by the Rocky Mountains. Perfect for fans of Hike and Wonder Walkers, and fans of national parks! Every summer, a...

Help Pete the Cat find his groovy white sneakers in this humorous and cool storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!It's time to play outside, but there's just one problem...

A young child learns how to weather her storm of emotions When Laverne attends story time at the library or a playdate at the park, she arrives like a ray of sunshine. But when it's time to leave, she twists into a thunderstorm and needs to be carried...

Abdullah has to guess the name of his new teddy in this sweet but powerful story about celebrating your cultural heritage. One of Abdullah's Eid presents is a cuddly teddy bear. The bear used to belong to Abdullah's dad, his abba, and it has a name, but...

Rosie the Clydesdale horse and her cowgirl friend Oakley love living on the ranch--but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerous! When a pack of coyotes targets their herd of cattle, Rosie and Oakley have to work together--and fast!--to protect their beloved...