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Vera and Grace were suddenly galaxies apart. When Vera's best friend moves to the other side of the world, she feels adrift. She asks her special wishing star to bring her friend back, but then her...

All This Fuss Over a Cookie?! Every month Ms. Madeleine creates a special cookie of the month for her bakery. And her best customer, a little girl named Cookie, is always the first to try it. Ms...

Celebrate the new experiences and feelings that each kind of day brings to our lives in this delightful picture book. There are 365 days in a year. But no two days are the same. Some days go by in a...

A wise and tender story about the patience needed for a tree-and a friendship-to grow, from award-winning author Nicholas Day. All he wanted was a peach tree: Because when you eat a ripe peach, you...

Big feelings? Wiggly bodies? Let's move through it--together! From nervous wiggles to excited jumps, this playful and empowering picture book helps kids recognize, understand, and manage their...

Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny...

Animal facts have never been so funny, in this picture book that celebrates curiosity and communication Frank E. Armadillo is an Expert Explorer Extraordinaire who can't wait to tell you all about...

A young girl is afraid of dogs, and a small dog is afraid of children in this funny, bighearted picture book about overcoming fear to find friendship. Jia runs from every dog--big, tiny, spotted, or...

The book every new kindergartner needs to get them excited for school, brought to vibrant life by Pete Oswald, the New York Times bestselling artist of The Good Egg. Join kindergarten teacher Mr...

★ "Stunning spreads infused with warm, opalescent hues . . . Luminous, uplifting, and thought provoking." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewThe White Raven is a poignant journey of self-acceptance,...

From beloved Academy Award-winning Hollywood star Goldie Hawn and New York Times bestselling author Lin Oliver comes an inspiring series about friendship, community, and the power of kindness,...

From New York Times bestselling author, proud animal foster parent, and spokesperson for the world's largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization Beth Stern comes the heartwarming story of an...

Join a father and child on a quiet day of wandering, observing, and asking resonant questions. As a father mouse and his child set out to meander through their day, they notice other creatures moving...

Inspired by the life of a real Alaskan brown bear named Otis, who rose to internet stardom during Fat Bear Week, this heartwarming picture book invites young readers to celebrate their differences...

Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny...

Elvis and Romeo learn to share in this adorable new Level 1 Ready-to-Read book by Jacky Davis and David Soman, the creators of Ladybug Girl! Elvis has a new stuffie--and Romeo wants to play with it...

An adorably relatable story for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit and Lou! Kids everywhere will love this sweet and hilarious story about a group of emotional support bandages who are ready to help...