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From Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be...

A heartwarming story of friendship and celebrating our differences--and the teachers who help us shine--from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker. This Kindness Edition features discussion questions at the back of the book...

In this bold and colorful picture book about tapping into your courage, a young boy has to channel the Hindu monkey god Hanuman to reach the top of a climbing wall. Shivi can't wait to return to the activity center with his mom and dad. Today is the day...

A hilarious adventure of fox and bear friends, from bestselling author of The Suitcase, Chris Naylor-Ballesteros! Frank and Bert are off for a picnic in the countryside. And Bert has brought a delicious surprise! But when he falls asleep, Frank can't...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Ada Twist, Scientist and Rosie Revere, Engineer comes the story of the very first Questioneer: Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year! This moving picture book about an anxious girl's arrival at a new school...

A reassuring tale about coping with overwhelming feelings of frustration, from Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton, creators of the bestselling The Worrysaurus and The Hugasaurus!One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the...

In this poignant debut picture book from authors and farmers Nikiko Masumoto and David Mas Masumoto, with illustrations by award-winning artist Lauren Tamaki, little Midori discovers that every peach on her Japanese American family's farm is a sweet...

New for fans of the runaway bestseller The Most Magnificent Thing, a story about the ups and downs of working with others.A girl and her dog are ready to make something. She gathers her supplies, and they head to her favorite workspace - only to discover...

A smelly Pig does not want to take a scrub in the tub...until his friends help him see the perks of getting clean in this hilarious and relatable bathtime picture book. Rabbit and Weasel know their pal Pig needs a scrub in the tub. There's just one...

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off from The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by DK Yingst!Karen thinks there's a ghost in her house! But she has never really seen the ghost of Old Ben Brewer... until now.Karen and her stepsister,...

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off from The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by DK Yingst!Karen thinks there's a ghost in her house! But she has never really seen the ghost of Old Ben Brewer... until now.Karen and her stepsister,...

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are back for another adventure--and this time they explore Duncan's room. Will they want to leave the crayon box for good after they make new friends? Duncan's crayons...

A lyrical picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long "I can hear change humming In its loudest, proudest song. I don't fear change...

From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, creators of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, comes another positively delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story that celebrates the magic of friendship--and the...

Anna is excited to receive word from Penguin royalty asking to stay in their Royal Suite. But there's a lot to get done, and it's not easy to manage the needs of the penguins when there's a heat wave on and a serious ice shortage. Help!

A terrific Little Golden Book to get your little one excited about starting kindergarten--told from the point of view of a very excited student experiencing the first day of school! Going to kindergarten is so much fun! This Little Golden Book follows a...