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Perfect for back-to-school and Halloween, Itty Bitty Betty Blob is back! This time Betty has to try out for an afterschool activity. Will it be cooking? Drama? Diving? Sweet and sensitive, Betty is a heroine who reminds kids ages 4 - 8 that being...

An emotionally resonant and visually stirring picture book about life, death, and celebrating those we love. Ideal for kids with big questions, dealing with grief, and experiencing loss. Inspired by the 9 levels of Mictlān and the role Xolo dogs...

A heartwarming picture book about two young girls who don't speak the same language and still become fast friends, by Bangladeshi American writer and artist, Natasha Khan Kazi. Lily looks at my eyes, lips, and shouldersas if they are pieces of a puzzle. ...

In this hilarious picture book about teamwork and accountability for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and the Food Group books, a lovable but self-absorbed knight tries to turn every night into Taco Night, to his entire village's dismay.In a kingdom full of...

When a ghost is in a bad mood, his pal tries to turn his frown upside down in this irresistible picture book about there always being something to love. A ghost is having a very bad day. He feels like he hates EVERYTHING! Lucky for him, he has a good...

Hornbeam and his friends embark on three new larger-than-life adventures in the third book in the Hornbeam series, from the creators of the Gooseberry Park, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter and Tabby books! Hornbeam the moose, Eureka the goose, Cuddy the...

"Gentle and magical. A story that purrs with a full heart and a Secret." --Hanna Cha, Caldecott Honor artist of The Truth About Dragons"A slyly told modern fable about keeping a secret, with dazzlingly cinematic spreads." --the Fan Brothers, creators of...

A LitHub Most Anticipated Children's Book of 2025 "A book that captures the dance of unlikely bonds and a way to move from a place of acceptance." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko...

A perfect gift for any parent celebrating the arrival of a child. With breathtaking illustrations and a sweet rhyming text, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning screenwriter and director Cindy Chupack's debut picture book celebrates the moment a child and...

Time to get crackin'! Peg is perfectly content within the safe, contained shell of her egg. While her siblings hatch around her, she imagines all the scary things waiting in the outside world--things that make her happy to stay an egg. But even Peg must...

A confident little Black girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to the New York Times bestseller The King of Kindergarten. MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom's special...

How will you know what's possible if you don't try? This is a story for anyone who has ever felt like a beginner, or had doubts, or worried they weren't good enough. It's a story for those who have experienced the pain of trying something new and not...

From "Whoa!" to "Way to go!," this is a humorous and heartwarming look at the importance of communicating personal boundaries. Panda gets excited when he sees a potential friend. So excited, he's apt to put his cold, wet nose right in their face! Eeek!...

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, brother and sister duo Rakesh and Aashi discover the importance of forgiveness as they celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan, the summer holiday celebrating brothers and sisters, is days away, but Aashi...

The big moment is here--the start of the first winter games! Most of the forest animals have trained all year, honing their skills to compete in a variety of events. Owl hasn't trained at all. But Owl isn't worried! She's always the best at everything...

Penelope Weathervane has big plans for a sunny day, but when inclement weather leaves her with thunderous feelings, it all goes downhill fast. Penelope's Grumpy Day just keeps getting grumpier! With her picnic ruined, Penelope's Grumpy Day seems...

This adorable Halloween story celebrates finding one's place in the world and making space for others, perfect for fans of Flavia Z. Drago's The World of Gustavo series. A little ghost sets out into the world to find a place of his own to haunt, but...

The Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series meets The Food Group books in this tale of a plain bagel who dreams of being more! Hey. I'm a bagel who is just one thing: PLAIN. The other bagels? They're all just one thing, too. Garlic. Salt. Onion--you get...