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A hilariously honest and heartwarming story about anxiety, self-doubt, and the power of positive thinking, The Worried Book shows young readers that it's OK to worry--what matters is how we respond...

The Shy Book is a tender, empowering story that helps children find courage in their quiet moments and reminds them that even the softest voice has something important to say. A Junior Library Guild...

From New York Times bestselling author Babs Costello, the internet's favorite grandma, comes a picture book filled with the motherly wisdom we all need! Did Your Mother Ever Tell You? offers readers...

My Papi Has a Motorcycle meets Bilal Cooks Daal in this sweet father-daughter story that celebrates hardworking immigrant parentsWhen Aizah rides with her dad on Saturday mornings, she feels like a...

A self-important but good-hearted toad, with an ample amount of self-love, discovers his love for others in this entertaining and charming picture book! When Truman Toad--the most stubborn,...

Join the claymates for a claydate--a madcap adventure about playing, not perfection--in this rollicking read-aloud by the duo behind Claymates! When two clay friends decide to sculpt a...

From the creators of The Boy with Big, Big Feelings comes a new story about a boy who's bursting with energy--moving, talking, bubbling excitement--and how he learns to channel it for good. This is a...

Multi-talented athlete, actor, artist, and writer Terry Crews celebrates the joy of pursuing your passions, no matter how ambitious, in his inspirational debut picture book about dreaming boldly. ...

Power up with this full-color leveled reader based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie--in theaters April 1, 2026! Mario takes off on an out-of-this-world adventure with Luigi, Princess Peach, and all...

"Tender and authentic--a worthy conclusion to a wondrous series." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In a soaring conclusion to a moving trilogy, national treasure Kate DiCamillo shows how friendship,...

In a world of unfamiliar words and new beginnings, Afsi discovers that imagination, kindness, and art can help her cross the invisible river of language and find her voice.In this poignant and poetic...

Two starred reviews! Celebrate the sun, earth, moon, and many more natural marvels through "heartfelt, memorable" (Booklist, starred review) poetry in this picture book from acclaimed poet Douglas...

A universal story of kindness, compassion, and the importance of looking for the best in others by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Do with an Idea? You have to wonder what...

A breathtaking reverso poem about two girls--separated by barbed wire, connected across generations.⭐ Starred review from Kirkus⭐ Starred review from Publishers Weekly⭐ Starred review from School...

"Simply gorgeous in every way." --Shannon Hale, New York Times bestselling authorAn inspiring modern fairy tale about a brave girl who shrinks and grows depending on how she feels, showing how all of...

A young girl spends the day exploring the outdoors, and as she does, she realizes that every experience--from watching butterflies flit to feeling the sting of raindrops--shapes who she is meant to...

A humorous and fantastical story about a plucky girl who takes initiative to solve her very curious unicorn dilemma On a perfectly normal day at school, Tracy dumps a mountain of glitter onto her art...