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Celebrate the small, often overlooked things that cats, dogs, and children love in this sweet and gentle picture book from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant. Cats love boxes and windows and toys...and other...

A picture book adaptation of the Oscar-winning animated short film inspired by the song by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. John Lennon and Yoko Ono's iconic anti-war anthem "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" inspired an Academy Award-winning animated short. Now the...

Squirrel and his best friend, Pock the mushroom, sit on the old stump, watching birds fly by. When they're tired of this, they take the path to the yellow meadow to listen to the blackbird sing. But today, the bird's not there. The friends look...

Can a family heal after addiction touches their lives? In this heartfelt story, two siblings begin to understand what happened to their mom--and how love and support can help them move forward. Something Happened to Our Mom is a compassionate picture...

Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place. When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut...

Even the unicorns are ready to show off their moves in this twinkle-toed adventure sure to enchant little dancers who can't get enough of a certain magical creature. The Unicornia talent show is almost here! At the last minute, Claudia and her friends...

★ "A sumptuously illustrated Jazz Age Cinderella story." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) One of Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2025 What will become of the music in Flora's heart? Flora the ferret longs to attend a concert someday, but she is...

From award-winning illustrator Esmé Shapiro and debut talent Kate Finney comes the unforgettable story of Belladonna, a spunky, beautiful plant who must learn to survive--even though she can't flee from those who want to devour her! One of New York...

A little yak yearns for BIG things in this rollicking, rhyming picture book that celebrates individuality, unique talents, and the importance of not growing up too fast. Gertie is the littlest yak in her pack, feeling stuck in her smallness. She wants to...

A stunningly illustrated, lyrical story about hard work, determination, body positivity, and representation. Rita the bear has always wanted to be a ballerina. She begins taking ballet classes with Monsieur le Fox and practices every chance she gets. Her...

From debut author Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a gentle and lulling picture book celebrating the magic of the Winter Solstice with a group of animal friends in a quiet forest. Tonight is the longest night of the...

It's a new day on Animal Island, but something is different... It's snowing! New friend Jacob has arrived to search the snowy landscape for the elusive Ice Chaffy. Who better to help him than Max and Chaffy? Skip through snowy meadows, explore ice caves,...

"A visually rich and empowering read."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)For children who find that words turn into all kinds of shapes on the page, a picture-book creator with dyslexia offers an inspiring story that brings fun and confidence in reading. ...

A moving picture book about an anxious girl who can talk to birds but finds it hard to talk to people. When a new boy at school connects with trees the way she does with birds, they begin to form a friendship. Mira speaks to the birds. As a baby, she...

Food, family, love, and laughter make for the perfect recipe in this sweet picture book from acclaimed author Shauntay Grant. Taking place over the course of a summer day, we follow a young girl as she and her family gather at her nana's house for a...

For fans of Love Is My Favorite Thing and I Need a Hug comes a sweet story about the healing power of love. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond!Sometimes your best friend is only a tail wag away!Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find...

There's no "brave" without "afraid"! Jo Jo is back to face her fears, in her own special way, in the fifth book in the beloved Jo Jo Makoons chapter book series.Spunky Ojibwe first-grader Jo Jo Makoons knows a lot about bravery and boldness. Her cat,...

An adorable picture book for young readers about the importance of finding a quiet spot to ourselves where we can think, dream, and just be. For fans of Marianne Dubec. Silver is the youngest mouse in a big mouse family. He'd love to have a quiet spot...