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When Mina invites friends over, she is embarrassed by the Korean tradition of removing shoes before entering a home until she understands the meaning of the custom. Mina's mother is a seamstress who works from home and always keeps the cupboard full of...

Frances loves horses and can't wait for her first riding lesson. It can't be all that hard, can it? From the creator of The Camping Trip, this spirited story is for kids who like horses or are trying something new. Frances adores horses and knows...

A charming and humorous tale about a new girl who is determined to stand out at show-and-tell... by catching a ghost!''Hauntingly good -- quirky, amusing, and deeply felt.'' --Kirkus ReviewsBringing nothing to show and tell is like wearing shoes without...

Why does Mr. Gill keep an empty chair in the front of his classroom? Find out in this poignant picture book based on a true story that celebrates a beloved teacher and his commitment to making sure all kids feel welcome. From art to science, history to...

A vibrant and relatable picture book about first-day-of-school nerves that encourages young readers to celebrate new experiences and the big buddies they're sure to make along the way. It's the first day of school and everywhere our small hero looks...

Wednesday Addams meets The Night Gardener in the sequel to The New York Times bestselling Millie Fleur's Poison Garden. A delightfully peculiar story about embracing the magic of the night.Garden Glen was afraid of the dark.Each night when the sun went...

Alice and Mrs. Nobody love getting up to no good. While giving each other fashionable haircuts, belting nighttime duets, or scribbling magic-marker wall murals, the two friends are inseparable. Until the day they disagree on what to play next. Mrs...

From a military family, Esmerelda discovers that home is where she's always welcomed--thanks to music, dance, and the big, unconditional love from her extended family. An ideal picture book for kindergarteners and 1st graders who are moving, need...

An affirming, heartfelt picture book about a Native American boy proudly growing out his hair and basking in the knowledge that braids are beautiful. Each morning, Dad brushes the knots from his son's long hair to braid it. The boy winces at the tugging,...

A joyful, empowering celebration of finding your path with an adorable snail protagonist-- follow the snail's sparkly silver trail on every page!In this charmingly illustrated picture book, a little snail sets off to find its path. There are mountains to...

COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO! Ronnie the rooster arrives at Farmer Tony's farm to help wake up the animals. But something isn't right - Ronnie just cannot tell the time right! The animals band together to help teach Ronnie and soon his COCK-A-DOODLE-DOOs were...

A story about embracing our differences - from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl This is the story of Starr, a girl with dwarfism who lives with her mum and younger sister, Babs. As the girls get older and Babs overtakes Starr's height, Starr...

Otto loves bone-shaped treats, sniffing, chasing a ball and walks in the parks. But more than anything, Otto loves lazing in his comfy basket. But Otto's private, comfy time is upset when his friend, Lupin, comes to stay and shares his basket . . . not...

A tender, funny, and inspirational picture book for fans of The Magical Yet, and every child who, like Tenacious, might need a little reminder of what it means to persevere. When Tenacious made up her mind to do something, she tried her hardest.No matter...

After an exciting day at the museum, Angel is inspired! With all the art supplies he can gather, he knows the dinosaur he draws will be perfect. But soon, fear and frustration take root - why can't he seem to draw exactly what he sees in his head? And...

In this latest adventure, Really Bird and his friends decide to throw a beach party, but organization and teamwork will be the key to pulling it off. Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends. In each story, Really...

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA School Library Journal Best BookA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best BookA Bank Street Best Children's BookWith radiant and welcoming art, Natasha Khan Kazi's debut picture book is a modern holiday...