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Perfect for fans of Gustavo the Shy Ghost, this laugh-out-loud picture book puts a charming twist on the classic haunted house tale--a funny, spook-tacular read for Halloween or any time of year. Leonard the cheerful, can-do ghost is building his family...

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson You're told that This won't work, But how will you know If you never try? Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York...

A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger.Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow...

The sixth magical book in the sparkling unicorn-adventure series. It's the day of the Magical Unicorn Show and Claudia is excited to watch Chai and the other unicorns perform. But - oh no! - she and her friends have missed the flying bus! How will they...

We all have the power to make meaningful change! This story about one step in the civil rights movement - the Montgomery Bus Boycott - follows one boy's day walking the walk. Dexter and his Papa have a long walk ahead to Dex's piano lessons. Dex sure...

Introducing Axl the Axolotl! On the first day of school, Axl the Axolotl finds where he belongs in this charming story about learning to love the things that make you different. It was the first day of school in Flower Bed Lake, and every little creature...

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 Worried Book is having a bit of a meltdown. "Hi, I...

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 Gold Selection!This book wants to be read--truly, it...

In this heartwarming celebration of familial love, Auntie's favorite nephew has to navigate the growing pains of becoming a big cousin.Auntie's baby boy knows he's the king of her heart--until the day she brings home someone new. Suddenly, his blankie is...

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 movie star--Baba in the driver's seat, her in the back...

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, perfectionist toad in Green Grove--wakes up one morning from a...

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 unicorn-dragon and a potato-knight and try to tell an epic story...

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 story about a boy with so much energy, he struggles to...

Frank is nipped by a dog on his ninth birthday, and his life turns inside out. His nights fill with mysterious dreams and eerie adventures. A wild beast is reported roaming the town after dark. Frightening encounters lead to Frank's discovery that he is...

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. Terry is a talented kid with big dreams and a whole lot...

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 their friends in an all-new movie. Children and Mario...

"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, trust, and stories--lived and shared--transform us...

Learn what makes a good friend in this silly story about a girl and her disgruntled animal friends, perfect for fans of Peter Brown's You Will Be My Friend! "I am a good friend!" says the girl and she heads outside to play with her buddies--two...