The Daddy Book / El Libro de Los Pap獺s
From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr, this bilingual book celebrates all different kinds of dads and highlights the many reasons they are so special--perfect for Father's Day and beyond! Del autor de superventas del New York Times Todd Parr nos llega este libro biling羹e que celebra todos los tipos diferentes de pap獺s y destaca las muchas razones por las que estos son especiales. 癒Es perfecto para el D穩a del Padre o cualquier otro d穩a! With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible. Some daddies wear suits. Some daddies wear two different socks. All daddies want you to be who you are! Whether your dad walks you to school or walks you to the bus, whether he has a lot of hair or a little, Todd Parr assures readers that every father is special in his own unique way. The Daddy Book / El libro de los pap獺s celebrates diversity and the love between parent and child, and is the perfect book to read with Dad on Father's Day or any day! An English edition, The Daddy Book, is also available for purchase. ---- Con sus ilustraciones llenas de color, su humor 繳nico y sus narraciones inclusivas, el querido autor Todd Parr ha sido un favorito de los j籀venes lectores y los cuidadores por mucho tiempo. Sus libros promueven un mensaje esencial de amor y aceptaci籀n que es inspirador, empoderador y de f獺cil comprensi籀n. Algunos pap獺s usan trajes. Algunos pap獺s usan un calcet穩n diferente en cada pie. 癒Y todos los pap獺s quieren que seas quien t繳 quieras ser! Ya sea que tu pap獺 te lleve caminando a la escuela o te acompa簽e a la parada del autob繳s, que tenga mucho o poco pelo, Todd Parr confirma que todos los pap獺s son especiales a su manera. The Daddy Book / El libro de los pap獺s celebra la diversidad y el amor entre los padres y sus hijos e hijas, 癒y es el libro perfecto para leer con pap獺 el D穩a del Padre o cualquier otro d穩a! Tambi矇n est獺 disponible la edici籀n en ingl矇s, The Daddy Book.
Feather
Huw always pops in to see his nan on the way home from school - she bakes him cakes and never fusses about his homework. And so it's a great shock when, one day, Nan forgets his name, and calls him Hywel - the long-unmentionable name of her late brother. As Nan slowly slips into the grip of dementia, Huw and his friends go on a quest to learn more about Hywel and what happened to him.
Spring Is Here
Mole can smell that spring is in the air, but Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap! Excitedly he taps on the window and knocks on the door-- he even tries playing a trumpet to wake his friend so they can celebrate together. But Bear keeps snoozing. But Mole is determined, so he milks and gathers and bakes a special springtime surprise for his friend-- the perfect way to wake up! A perfect read-aloud, full of simple sound-words and lots of repetition, Spring is Here is ideal to share with young readers to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Cozy mixed-media illustrations of big, fuzzy, dozing bear and his eager mole friend add detail and humor to the tale. Don't miss the other Bear and Mole adventures-- First Star, All For a Dime, Off We Go!, and Kite Day.
Golly, Goodness, Gosh and Geez's Mission to Spread Happy
Golly, Goodness, Gosh and Geez are very special friends with a very special mission. They want to make the world a happier place.Now they may be kids, but that doesn't mean they can't accomplish something awesome. Of course, having a leader like Golly with an abundance of enthusiasm for positivity and happiness definitely helps. Also, with super supportive parents and teachers in their lives, there's nothing they can't dream of or do.Golly and her fellow happy spreaders aren't perfect by any means and struggle with issues like everyone else. However, they have no intention of allowing bad stuff to keep them or anyone else feeling bad. They are determined to help themselves and others better deal with life's challenges and be okay. With kindness, curiosity and creativity, these special young people are an inspiration to everyone they meet. Thanks to their efforts, positive changes are happening all over their community. Who knows what they'll be able to achieve as time goes on.
Beansprout
What happens when you do everything right, but it doesn't work out? When classmates start having success with their seeds, one student's just won't sprout. A picture book about planting and growing, where grown-ups and kids can talk about disappointment, emotions, and second chances. It's seed-planting time in Ms. Greene's classroom! One of the kids has big predictions for their mystery seed and does everything just so to make sure it grows. But as all the other seeds start to sprout, theirs . . . doesn't. So they proclaim they'll never try to grow another seed again! But when they learn the leftover seeds will be thrown out, they start to think about second chances and enlists their classmates to help plant a beautiful garden for all to enjoy. A fantastic social-emotional learning book that'll inspire conversations about handling disappointment and one's emotions, while leaving readers with an encouraging and hopeful ending.
Lawrence & Sophia: Big & Bold
When Lawrence makes a new friend, Sophia feels left out . . . and then acts out. It's a scenario that so many kids can relate to, told here with loads of laughs and charm. Lawrence and Sophia do everything as a pair. Together, they are big and bold and fast (sort of). But then one day, another kid appears--and Lawrence is excited about new adventures with this new friend. Sophia . . . is not. And she misses Lawrence while he's bike-riding and shipbuilding with the other boy. Well, Sophia can build something too! She doesn't need Lawrence to be big and bold, does she? As they did in their first book about this lovable duo, acclaimed creators Doreen Cronin and Brian Cronin share universal truths of childhood with a perfect mix of humor and warmth. Friendship triangles have never been so endearing.
Cody's Coronavirus Confinement
Cody hated being stuck inside because of the Coronavirus. He would rather be outside playing with his friends. His mother explained why they needed to self-isolate. Cody's parents came up with activities to keep the family occupied during their isolation.
Showdown at Recess
The teacher says "You can't always win. You can't always break even. You can't stop playing the game." JoJo always wins the race to the tree. The winner always starts the tetherball game. But, today, someone runs faster than JoJo. The new winner tries to start the tetherball game, but nobody joins. JoJo is a bully and the other kids are afraid of what she'll do. What will happen now?
Showdown at Recess
The teacher says "You can't always win. You can't always break even. You can't stop playing the game." JoJo always wins the race to the tree. The winner always starts the tetherball game. But, today, someone runs faster than JoJo. The new winner tries to start the tetherball game, but nobody joins. JoJo is a bully and the other kids are afraid of what she'll do. What will happen now?
Warton and the King of the Skies
Amphibian siblings Warton and Morton face an adventure together that requires trust, patience, and their strong family bond as they help a family of weasels learn cooperation. The third in the 50th anniversary reissue of this classic chapter book series for 6-8 year-olds that was hailed by Booklist in its starred review as "a small scale Wind in the Willows" and that the New York Times called "a parable of friendship."One hot summer's day, the toads are doing everything they can to cool off. While sipping sweet huckleberryade, Morton tells his brother about his dreams of flying like a hawk through the air. Warton, wanting to surprise his brother, builds a contraption out of a washtub and tubes of dried snakeskin that will allow them to float in the sky, carried by the wind.But when the wind gets too rough, the toads are launched through the woods, far down the river from their home. Before they can start the dangerous journey home, they're captured by a family of weasels. Instead of eating them, the weasels offer a deal. If the toad can build the weasels' new home, then they will be free to leave. But there's just one issue: the weasels have no idea how to work together as siblings, and their fighting is getting in the way of Warton and Morton's tasks.This charming transitional chapter book emphasizes the need for cooperation, communication, teamwork, and strong sibling relationships.
Keep Your Ears Wide Open
A touching portrayal of a young visually impaired boy who opens his heart to others. Knock! Knock! Choo! Choo! Vroom! Vroom! As Russel awaits a visit from his brother, with every sound he wonders: Is Angus here? No, not yet. But with his ears -- and his heart -- wide open, Russel responds to the calls of a series of strangers who become his friends. Good thing because... Ting-a-ling! Ting-a-ling! Did you hear that? It sounds like Angus needs to be rescued! A recording of the narrated story can be accessed with a QR code printed in the book.
Fires Burning Underground
It's Anny's first day of middle school and, after years of being homeschooled, her first day of public school ever. In art, Larissa asks what kind of ESP is her favorite: telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, or telekinesis? Tracy asks how she identifies: gay, straight, bi, asexual, pan, trans, or confused? And thus kicks off a school year for Anny in which she'll navigate a path between childhood and adolescence, imagination and identity. In a year of turmoil and transition, with a new awareness of loss after the death of a friend, Anny struggles to find meaning in tragedy, to come to terms with her questions about her sexuality, and to figure out how to negotiate her own ever-shifting new friendships. And when her oldest friend's life is in danger, she must summon up her wits, imagination, and the ghosts that haunt her to save them both.
Growing Up with Dad
The perfect book to read together on Father's Day, or any day! Enjoy a beautiful heartfelt storybook that teaches about the timeless impact of a father's presence, celebrates laughter, and acts as a reminder of unforgettable family memories. "Growing up with Dad" is a heartwarming story written by best-selling author David Calcano. It reminds us of the irreplaceable role fathers play in children's lives, the fun and laughter they bring, and the love that endures through generations. This delightful book is filled with beautiful, cute, and colorful illustrations that bring each heartfelt moment between a father and his child to life, capturing the essence of fatherhood and growing up in vibrant detail. Let us celebrate those magical dad moments like never before, with this book that is perfect to share with your children.
Santa's Elf
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with Santa's Elf: A Festive Tale about a Magical Friendship! This heartwarming padded board book is the perfect Christmas story to share with little ones, filled with charm, mischief, and the true spirit of friendship. When Santa discovers that Little Bear hasn't been on his best behavior, he sends his trusted helper--Elf--on a special mission. Can Elf guide Little Bear to make good choices in time for Christmas? With playful storytelling, enchanting characters, and a gentle lesson about kindness and doing the right thing, this delightful holiday tale is sure to become a treasured part of your family's festive traditions. Designed especially for toddlers and young children, this padded board book features: Engaging holiday story about Santa, Elf, and Little Bear that encourages positive behavior and kindness. Bright, colorful illustrations that capture the wonder and excitement of Christmas. Durable padded cover and sturdy board pages--perfect for little hands to hold, turn, and enjoy again and again. A cozy read-aloud experience that makes storytime extra special during the holiday season. Bring the magic of Santa and his cheerful helper into your home this Christmas with this festive storybook!
Ten Little Lambs
Count along with Ten Little Lambs and watch as they disappear!Ten little lambs in the warm sunshine, along comes a butterfly and then there are . . .nine! Learning to count has never been more fun. This unique board book counts from ten little lambs all the way down to one with adorable illustrations. With each page, one more lamb disappears. To demonstrate this concept, this book uses tactile lamb buttons to help children count how many little lambs are left as the story progresses. Follow along with the easy rhythm and rhymes of this story and let your child touch the colorful, built-in toys for a creative, hands-on approach to counting. Start young ones on a lifetime of loving reading and learning with Ten Little Lambs.The Magical Counting Storybook series: Makes learning fun for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten booksHas interactive push buttons to demonstrate arithmetic such as subtracting and additionIs a great way to teach little ones to read with simple rhymeMakes a great classroom addition for homeschool or daycareDon't miss the rest of the series with titles such as: Ten Little Jack O LanternsTen Little BunniesTen Little ValentinesTen Little GhostsTen Little MonkeysTen Little FishAnd more!
Dear New Friend
* NEA Read Across America 2025-2026 selection* NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Recommended* A Center for Multicultural Literature Best Book of the YearA young Persian boy extends a welcoming invitation to a friend to visit his home in the hopes of finding friendship and acceptanceA young boy invites a new friend to visit his house by writing a letter describing what to expect during the visit. As readers, we learn of the customs, foods, and traditions of this Persian family. The boy is clearly hoping for friendship and acceptance in this charming story in which he describes his family, games they will play, crafts they will do, and foods they will eat. This welcoming picture book provides a wonderful opportunity for reflection about our own lives and the lives of others we may know and promote friendship between people with different cultural backgrounds.
Emma and the Reindeer
"Emma and the Reindeer" follows 11-year-old Emma Gallagher, who receives an unexpected visitor: her 15th great-grandmother, Grandma Hazel -an elf straight from Santa's North Pole! With Christmas at risk due to climate change affecting the reindeer's food supply that allows them to fly, Emma is chosen for an urgent mission: write a children's book to inspire kids worldwide to quit procrastinating and make lifestyle changes to help the environment. Whisked to the North Pole, Emma interviews Santa's reindeer, each offering eco-friendly tips. This heartwarming adventure blends magic, humor, and a call to action, encouraging young readers to believe in their power to make a difference and save Christmas and the Earth!
Once for Yes
From the author of the national bestseller, Olivetti, praised by Tom Hanks as "a great favor" for readers. This heartfelt novel celebrates the healing power of community and the endurance of love, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Peter Brown. The Odenburgh, an old apartment building made of brick and blunt opinions, is the last of its kind in a swiftly changing neighborhood. After years of putting up with people and their many problems, the Odenburgh knows there's no point in getting attached. They all just leave eventually. A truth that comes all too soon when the building is sold and slated for demolition, giving tenants a month to move out. No one is more troubled by the news than eleven-year-old Prue, who refuses to leave her family's apartment. Not when it was the last place she lived with her sister Lina, before she lost Lina forever. When Prue launches a plan to save their home, the Odenburgh joins in--flickering lights, jamming elevators, triggering fire alarms--all to try and bring a building full of bickering residents together. In the process, Prue meets Lewis, an eccentric boy who lives across the street--and the only one who can help her discover the missing elements of her sister's story. Heartfelt and bursting with a community of unique characters, Once For Yes is a testament to the endurance of love and the people we carry with us, wherever we go.
The Moon Lantern
A lyrical and inclusive picture book about the struggles and joys of cultural and family customs, and having the courage and creativity to make them your own. Tết Trung Thu, or the Moon Festival, is one of the most popular holidays in Việt Nam. To continue the traditions of this special holiday in America, Huy and his family celebrate with mooncakes, lion dances, and homemade lanterns. This year, Huy wants to enter the lantern-making contest, but instead of crafting a lantern in the traditional star shape, Huy plans to honor the moon. Together with his Ba, Huy creates a special lantern showing that a new twist can help old traditions shine even more brightly.
How Do You Eat Color?
A day's journey through a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. Do you know how red tastes? What about blue, orange, purple, or even white? As a boy, a girl, and their chameleon go through their day, they meet a bounty of colorful fruits and vegetables. They wake up with bright tomatoes and hibiscus, taste sunshine in yellow pineapples and mangoes, yawn with purple yams, and drift off to sleep as the colors darken to black. Translated from Filipino, this imaginative book features produce harvested from the Philippines and around the world. Whether children love carrots, moringa, dragon fruit, eggplants, or red beans, How Do You Eat Color? offers them dozens of different--and delicious--opportunities to eat something new. Engaging back matter after the story will help readers explore healthy eating and learn ways to incorporate plants into their meals.
After
Moving forward after a traumatic event isn't easy, but finding community can help. After living through The Horrible Day, a young girl struggles to get the fear off her skin. Why is she still here when her friend Wes isn't? Adults try to comfort her, but they don't understand; they weren't there. Other people have survived their own Horrible Days, though, and by joining together to speak up, they can give each other the strength they all need to move on. In this book, author Hallee Adelman looks at one of the toughest subjects of our time through the eyes of a young person whose life has been forever changed by gun violence.
The Christmas Tree Mouse
'Twas the night before Christmasand all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, save . . .CHRISTMAS TREE MOUSE! And she's on an important mission. A mission to help Santa! Every Christmas Eve, this tiny mouse brushes away Santa's snowy footprints, nibbles up the mince pie crumbs, and - most importantly - checks on her Santa HQ tablet that all the correct presents are under the tree. But when Christmas Tree Mouse discovers that baby Ola has received the wrong present, it's a CATASTROPHE! Can she use all her special training and determination to save the day? And might Santa himself make a special appearance? This charming and heartwarming picture book from Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho and debut illustrator Farah Shah offers a brilliantly funny sneak peek behind the scenes on the most magical night of the year. The perfect gift for any child this Christmas! Longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2025
Jingle, All the Way Home: An Advent Countdown Story
An Advent Novel: Count down to Christmas in twenty-four sealed chapters!They may live in Poinsettia, "the Most Christmassy Town in the U.S. of A.," but the Kerstman kids have never had a Christmas like this!When Chris discovers a puppy wedged in his family's chimney on Christmas morning, he knows exactly how it got there because the dog tells him. Jingle stowed away in Santa's sleigh, got left behind accidentally, and he can talk! Can Chris, his big sister, Holly, and her best friend, Ivy, find a way to help Jingle return to the North Pole?With full-color artwork and one sealed chapter to open each day, Jingle, All the Way Home is the perfect gift to bring festive cheer to your Christmas countdown!Catherine Hapka has published many books for children of all ages. As a kid she always wanted Santa to bring her a pony for Christmas. These days, she's lucky enough to live on a small farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with three oversize ponies (also know as horses) along with several rascally goats, a small flock of chickens, and too many cats.Kathryn Selbert is an award-winning freelance illustrator, author, and designer currently living in Montclair, New Jersey, with her tea-loving husband and grumpy French bulldog, Margot. She has so much Christmas spirit, she decorates her tree in November.
The Festival of Lights
"VERDICT This beautiful anthology of Jewish tradition that emphasizes empathy, small kindnesses, and hope is the perfect read for all students." --School Library Journal starred review This collection of stories and poems by sixteen Jewish writers portrays the magic of Hanukkah for each person who celebrates it, as well as what it means to be Jewish. Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope. Cheer on a young baker as he tries to make sufganiyot from a family recipe. Learn about code breakers in England during World War II. Imagine hosting a refugee cousin or finding long-lost relatives. In this anthology, characters make discoveries, connect with family and friends, and mourn loved ones. Encompassing a range of genres and experiences, there's something for readers of all faiths in the illuminating pages of The Festival of Lights.
Our Gorgeous Baby
This charmingly funny board book celebrates a family's unconditional love for their slurpy, burpy, boisterous new baby. Baby's eyes are not brighter than the sun. And she isn't as light as a feather--she weighs a ton! Less princess than clown, with a voice a little more screechy than angelic, this baby may keep their family up at night, but no one could love baby more. With lyrical humor, Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Eve Coy reflect the routine chaos a new baby brings, showing that even the noisiest, smelliest, and messiest of babies poses no challenge to the bonds of affection that smitten families--older siblings included!--have with their gorgeous babies.
Echo
New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Adam Rex has created a funny and timely conversation starter about how dull life might be if everyone always agreed Everyone always agrees with Junior, including the mysterious voice from across the valley. "Junior Junior is the greatest in the world!" he shouts."Junior Junior is the greatest in the world!" the echo shouts back. Until one day, a new girl moves in next door. A disagreeable, rude girl who doesn't think Junior is right all the time. Unable to stand living next door to someone like that, Junior runs to the valley to meet his echo. But when being around someone who agrees with him all the time is less fun than he imagines, Junior must decide if a new friend is worth admitting he was wrong.
