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Best Books of 2024 lists: NYPL, New York Magazine - JLG Gold Standard Selection - Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner - Kids Indie Next PickFrom the acclaimed author of The Wolf Suit comes another weirdly hilarious, masterfully thought-provoking, and...

Trash Truck is back in this second installment of the bestselling picture book series, and he's brought along his friends Donny and Walter!"Whether or not readers are already familiar with Trash Truck and Hank from the previous book, they're in for...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and debut picture book author Phuc Tran, this is a hilarious picture book about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships!It's the last day at the...

In this enthralling and emotional palindrome picture book by Daniel Nayeri and Matt Rockefeller, a young boy grieving the loss of his mother embarks on a lushly fantastical adventure that illuminates what remains when our loved ones are gone.All aloneHe...

A young Palestinian girl living in diaspora struggles to find her homeland on a map in this gentle and heartfelt picture book. At school, Falasteen and her classmates are tasked with finding their families' home countries on a map, but no matter how hard...

Akiko Miyakoshi returns with a beguiling, quietly magical appreciation of life's little pleasures.Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He's a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!Be a smart cookie--and don't miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how...

The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with another delightful picture book featuring a stubborn Jim Panzee who only wants to play all day and ignore everything else. Children and parents alike will relate to this silly book about...

World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship--and sharing what brings us joy. Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the...

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Don't miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual...

A #1 New York Times bestseller!A Kirkus Book Prize Finalist!A New York Times Best Children's Chapter Book the Year A Wall Street Journal Best Children's Book of the Year Caldecott Medalist and New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Jon Klassen...

From award-winning duo and Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes the New York Times bestseller Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn--another heartwarming and hilarious Kitty and Unicorn picture book about big dreams, self-esteem, the...

A NEW YORK TIMES AND INDIE BESTSELLER!I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream!The Just Chillin' ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friends need his...

Welcome a new friend to the farm with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck!Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm!All the animals are nervous and excited about meeting a new friend--what will he be like? Does...

An Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerA #1 Indie BestsellerWith stunning illustrations and an inspiring, universal message, The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long is a tender and hopeful modern classic -- the perfect choice for...

A New York Times bestseller! A Caldecott Medal Winner! A National Book Award finalist! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from a New York Times bestselling and...