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The story of a Cuban refugee and her joy in an unexpected encounter that connects her beloved home in Havana with her new home in Atlanta Each evening Coqui waits for the familiar cry of the Peanut Man--" Mani! Peanuts!"--and watches for him to appear on...

Celebrate the right to read with this kid-friendly picture book that explores book banning from the book's point of view. From the award-winning author of Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag. Book loved being a book.And she loved the...

For fans of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared, comes a hilarious picture book about using humor to combat fear, from actor and director Ben Falcone. It's time for bed, but Claire can't fall asleep. There's a storm outside, and the thunder is so loud and...

From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and Caldecott medalist Doug Salati comes a spellbinding collection of poems for young readers that celebrates the power of words to awaken the imagination and alchemize the everyday. A gorgeous gift book for fans...

Penelope Rex faces her biggest (and fishiest) fear in this companion to the #1 New York Times best-selling We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins. Penelope Rex has one fear: Walter, the class goldfish. So when Mrs. Noodleman tells the kids that...

From the Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Tori Amos comes Tori and the Muses, a thoughtful and sprightly tale of young Tori navigating the magical world of inspiration in all its forms. Tori is no...

A spider sets out to make the most perfect, awe-inspiring web only to have her artistic efforts destroyed again and again in this delightful picture book about the creative process and perseverance. As a spider, Kiara has always made webs to catch food,...

A Schneider Family Book Award Honor book! ​In this authentic and humorous picture book, a child with a limb difference is tired of being told how amazing he is for doing normal things. Joe and his friend Simone are practicing their best playground...

A little girl is self-conscious about the birthmark on her forehead-- until a new friend helps her see it in a whole new light. This little girl doesn't mind her birthmark, most of the time. She calls it Toto, and her mom calls it a kiss from an angel...

A retelling of the Gift of the Magi, set against the backdrop of the Umayyad Masjid of Damascus, in this picture book from a National Book Award Winner. With Baba gone, Yasmine doesn't have enough money to buy Mama's Eid gift and can't think of anything...

A picture-book love letter to bookstores, inspired by a song from award-winning children's songwriter and ukulele player Emily Arrow. Dear Bookstore, I rememberthe first time I ever visited you. For one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the...

Patient, peaceful Phoenix tries to take care of rambunctious and cold-ridden Dragon, which leads to hilarious and sweet results (with vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle). Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable...

For fans of Matt de la Pena and Grace Byers, My Afro Is a Rising Sun is a dazzling picture book inviting BIPOC children to fully express themselves, celebrate their Blackness, and embrace their ancestry. Black afros are more than just afros. They are a...

Everything makes Babette laugh, until she discovers it's okay not to feel okay sometimes. This laugh-out-loud gem about friendship, big feelings, and learning to show your true self is perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and The Day the Crayons Quit."A...

From the creator of While You're Asleep comes a hilarious pourquoi story about a burrowing tortoise and her mouse best friend--as well as mishaps, misunderstandings, and the friendships you make along the way. Tortoise and Mouse are more than just...

Belle draws the best owl in class, but she doesn't say why: she sees them in the park, where she and her mother sleep. Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner! Belle and her mother used to have a house, a table, and chairs, a home like any of Belle's classmates'...

With over 1.5 million copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed generations of children and adults alike. This new hardcover edition includes the vibrant...