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Elena is eager to put up her tent--but is there something she's missing in her hurry? Juana Medina brings back the plucky elephant and her little sidekick with a comedic flair sure to delight beginning readers. The big box has arrived, and Elena is so...

An original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased...

Based on the author's own childhood experience, this clever and heartfelt picture book follows a young girl who wants to bring discussion of her disability into the open, exploring themes of acknowledging and celebrating differences. Mazie wears an...

A hardcover storybook featuring the pups from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol that's perfect for graduation celebrations--and includes over 50 stickers. It's the day of Adventure Bay's kindergarten graduation! Singing sensation Luke Stars will be performing at...

This beautiful keepsake book brilliantly captures the friendship, community, and love shared by Taylor Swift fans. With bright, bold illustrations and glitter on the cover, this is the perfect gift to delight Swifties of all ages! Love is...trading...

A young pigeon shows that the ways in which we are different can also be the ways in which we become heroes. A pigeon named Seven is born alone, instead of in the usual pair, and it soon becomes clear that he's not like the rest of his flock. While...

None of the panda books are ever about red pandas!Red is going to do something about that.When Red discovers a new book about pandas, she can't wait to read it! Except it's about only one kind of panda, and red pandas are completely left out. Red never...

A lyrical celebration of music, its many forms, and its importance to people across the globe. Music is everywhere--can you hear it around you? Music might comfort you, or it might make you cry. Even if someone doesn't know your language, they can still...

From New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby, I Am the Spirit of Justice uses lyrical text and moving illustrations to take children on a journey through the history of the United States of America, highlighting the ways people have been fighting...

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague comes Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig who always has a good time with his friends! You can read with Acorn! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's...

"An animated look at celebrating who you are and never letting others dim your light." --Kirkus reviews A celebration of all the things that make you extraordinary, unique, and gorgeously YOU, by Jonathan Van Ness, New York Times bestselling author and...

In this charming sibling bond picture book, a young boy fights boredom by imagining all the adventures he could have, but forgets that he has a built in adventure partner with right by his side. It's only the second day of summer, and Max is completely...

Boar is grumpy. Hedgehog is a know-it-all. Could they EVER be friends? From an outstanding team comes a classic story of unexpected camaraderie, told with wit and disarming sweetness. All the animals say Boar is cranky. And he does live in a dark...

This gentle guide to negotiating life's little and big moments will inspire smiles, encourage conversation, and help readers of all ages discover what to do when they're not sure what to do. Just take the first step. A smile can make somebody's day. ...

An exquisitely illustrated and beautifully penned picture book about Asian American history, identity, and pride. Mei is a young Chinese American girl filled with curiosity about her family's history in Washington, D.C. Delving into their tales of...

Award-winning author Jessica Young and New York Times bestselling illustrator Renee Kurilla crafted a heartwarming story about the first day of school, told from the perspective of three timely characters: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Yesterday and...

Author-illustrator Vincent X. Kirsch's picture book O.K. Is Gay is a bold celebration of being who you are and loving who you love Olivio Kipling, known to his friends as O.K., has something to say: He loves George, and he can't wait to share his...

Winner of: 2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People 2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award 2015 MLA Mitten Award Honor Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor. With humor and warmth, this children's picture book raises awareness about poverty and...