Collection: Children

Lily Hunter figures out how to measure wind in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read by Al Roker based on his animated TV show, Weather Hunters, on PBS KIDS!

Whatever the weather, we're in it together!(TM) Lily Hunter and her family have just moved to a new house that has a workshop full of weather gadgets. How do they work?, Lily wonders. Her father, a weather forecaster on the news, is having trouble delivering the weather report because of strong winds. Can Lily use the gadgets she found to save the day?

Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer breaks down the weather science behind hurricanes in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read.

Hurricanes form over the ocean and sweep across the coast. Discover how water, wind, air, and thunderstorms can merge and become a powerful hurricane.

An alien doesn't like sharing with his little brother in this first book in the Marv and Baby Blob Level 1 Ready-to-Read series by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Matt Eicheldinger!

Sharing toys with his brother, Baby Blob, can be a problem for Marv. But when Baby Blob finds something else to do, Marv is left with a bigger problem...that only a big brother can solve.

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 stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding.

Dog siblings Betsy and Bones travel to Tokyo and get swept up in a whirlwind of overnight fame in this third book in the Dog Meets Dog series!

Betsy and Bones say "konnichiwa" to Tokyo! Soon after they arrive, Betsy draws the attention of the company behind Fab Crab, one of the most popular snacks in Japan. They offer her the incredible honor of being their spokesperson, which she happily accepts! Unfortunately, the demands of her new position mean she doesn't have time to do the sightseeing she'd planned with Bones--in fact, she doesn't have time for Bones at all. Bones is disappointed and wants Betsy to quit. Can he convince her to hang up her Fab Crab crown?

Each Star Chapter Book is 112 pages long, divided into six to eight short chapters with illustrated panels on every page to keep kids engaged from start to finish. This highly visual early chapter book format supports the transition from leveled readers to chapter books, making Star Chapter Books a perfect fit for independent reading, classroom libraries, or shared story time.

Look for more Star Chapter Books adventures to help kids grow confident and develop a love of reading, including Betsy and Bones's trips in Framed in Paris! and On the Loose in London!.

Two dogs dance the day away in this charming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read with rhyming, repetitive text by bestselling and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Michael Rex.

Step by step, spin by spin, a grown-up pooch shows a young pup how to dance. They slide and glide, shimmy and hop. Can the pup keep up with all the new fancy steps and become a dancing doggy with this own smooth moves?

Readers decide their own fate in the interactive middle grade Craniacs series inspired by the collectible trading cards of the same name, from beloved and bestselling author R.L. Stine and the artist behind the Garbage Pail Kids, Joe Simko.

In this first book, a looming volcano eruption leads to a flaming-hot competition in the skull-shaped Chrome Dome. Includes awesome illustrations throughout!

When the ultra-futuristic planet Futerra and the Stone Age-style Retrovia smashed together, they formed one world with two very different populations who must find a way to live in peace. Their solution? The Chrome Dome, where danger is the name of the game and kids compete in wild and wacky challenges to settle domestic and interplanetary disputes.

It's a battle to the fiery, lava-filled death when a giant volcano on Retrovia is about to explode and destroy the entire planet. The winner will have to get past the hot-snot-dripping, pointy-toothed Boarger, scale the Slippery Sock Slide of Ultimate Shame, traverse the Exploding Toilets of Doom obstacle course, and pass the Excuse Me, Your Zip Line Is on Fire challenge.

In each interactive book in the Craniacs series, it's up to the reader to make the correct choices and outlive the competition. Good luck! You'll need it.

TM & (C) 2026 Ira Friedman Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Lily Hunter investigates animals' strange behavior at the park in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read by Al Roker based on his animated TV show, Weather Hunters, on PBS KIDS!

Whatever the weather, we're in it together!(TM) The Hunters are going on a picnic in the park where they find a puppy! But when the puppy and other animals in the park start acting strangely, the family wonders what could be going on. Lily is on the case. Could the weather be a reason for the animals' odd behavior?

Readers decide their own fate in the interactive middle grade Craniacs series inspired by collectible trading cards of the same name, from beloved and bestselling author R.L. Stine and the artist behind the Garbage Pail Kids, Joe Simko.

In this second book, a school field trip ends in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with a dangerous beast. Includes awesome illustrations throughout!

When the ultra-futuristic planet Futerra and the Stone Age-style Retrovia smashed together, they formed one world with two very different populations who must find a way to live in peace. Their solution? The Chrome Dome, where danger is the name of the game and kids compete in wild and wacky challenges to settle domestic and interplanetary disputes.

The kids of Futerra and Retrovia are taking a break from Chrome Dome challenges to pile on the skull buses for a school trip to the skull dogs eating contest on Boney Island. By the end of the competition, every single skull dog on the island has been eaten. Unfortunately, the local beast Rhinobino loves snacking on skull dogs, and with none left, he's ready for his second favorite food: Craniacs! Making it to safety means getting past other dangerous cranimals: saber-toothed hamsters, lava lizards, a Bonosaurus Rex, and more!

In each interactive book in the Craniacs series, it's up to the reader to make the correct choices and outlive the competition. Good luck! You'll need it.

TM & (C) 2026 Ira Friedman Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

When Change Happens: The Adventures of Odell

Odell the rooster and a young girl named Mica are lonely ...until one day they discover each other and become best friends. But disaster soon strikes when Odell has a bad accident on his farm. He struggles with the changes that happen to his body, causing him to question his identity and worthiness as a friend. Later in the story, the tables turn when Mica suffers her own tragedy. Like Odell, she wrestles with her self-confidence and her value as a friend after circumstances change. These two characters both struggle with events that change their appearance and self-confidence. But through compassion and understanding, this story reveals how true friends deal with hardship and become even better friends. This is a must-read to help young children discover that it is not external changes that make a person, but rather their kindness and love for one another.

Zoom into sticker fun! Sticker by Shape: On the Go! is packed with 30 exciting pages of things that go including a rocket, submarine, double-decker bus, and a tugboat.

• Kids will love finding stickers that match the missing shapes to reveal monster trucks, race cars, hot air balloons, emergency vehicles, and so much more.
• Stickers are perfectly sized for small hands.
• Perforated pages make the book easy to use.
• Sticker by Shape encourages shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Recommended for ages 3-6.

Simply pick a page, find the matching sticker sheet in the back, and place each sticker in the correct shape to complete the scene. Perfect for travel, quiet time, or screen-free fun. Get ready to roll, fly, and zoom--one sticker at a time!

Coming to find you, ready or not!

The first title in a brand new middle-grade horror series by the award-winning author Christopher Edge.

Nobody knows who started the Darkive. It's a database filled with first-hand accounts of strange, unexplained experiences. Ghosts; paranormal entities; weird anomalies. Each one is stored with a bank of evidence to prove the story. Are you ready to dive in?

Adam didn't think his summer holiday could get any worse. His camping trip with his best friend, Sol, seems to be doomed. They've been arguing, and now they find themselves in a strange, abandoned town, where they are told to take part in a game of hide-and-seek. But the rules are hard to follow. And who, or what, are they hiding from?

A sweet and playful picture book about a common Arabic word for life's uncertainties that will ring true for all families.

Ranya wants to go to the park. "Insha'Allah," her mom tells her.

But doesn't that just mean no? Ranya's mom says "Insha'Allah" when Ranya asks to make cookies. She says it when Ranya wants to sleep over at Jayda's house. She says it when Ranya begs to go to Disneyland.

This might sound familiar to parents and caregivers . . . It's hard to know what to say when you can't promise anything! Sometimes grown-ups say "Maybe" or "We'll see." And in millions of Arab and Muslim homes around the world, families use the phrase "Insha'Allah" when talking about the future.

So, what does "Insha'Allah" really mean? In this warmly illustrated picture book, Ranya and her mom tackle the meaning of the powerful phrase and ponder the best way to talk about their hopes and dreams--and maybe, sometimes, the things they want to put off. (Like cleaning up toys!)

Cozy art and joyful, loving characters make this a perfect family read aloud.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year!

This all-in-one activity set delivers three things kids love most--puzzles, stickers, and coloring--in one portable folder. With snack-animal mashups and a multi-colored crayon, it's a high-appeal, low-mess activity that kids will love.

Color-In Stickers and Puzzles! Silly Snackimals brings together the best of puzzling, crafting, and kawaii food art in one all-in-one activity set. Kids ages 6 and up can color 7 double-sided Hidden Pictures puzzle sheets featuring adorable snack-animal hybrids--like pug-tatoes, avo-cat-os, and croissant seals--then customize each scene with 7 sheets of color-in stickers and a 6-color stacked crayon.

The entire kit comes packed in a portable folder with pockets that keeps everything organized and travel-ready. Designed to entertain, engage, and inspire creative confidence, it's a snack-sized bundle of joy that makes a big impression--whether on-the-go or at home.

Dinosaur Dot Marker Coloring Book is a fun and easy activity book designed for toddlers and young children who love dinosaurs and creative play. This book features big, bold, and simple dinosaur images made specifically for dot markers, bingo daubers, and other easy grip art tools.

Inside, kids will find adorable dinosaur characters with large circular spaces that are perfect for dot coloring. The images are intentionally simple, with thick outlines and wide open areas that make it easy for little hands to create colorful designs without frustration. The clean layouts help children focus while still keeping the activity exciting and playful.

This dot marker coloring book supports early learning and development. Using dot markers helps strengthen fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, color recognition, and concentration. The large print images make it suitable for toddlers ages 2-4, preschoolers ages 3-5, and even early elementary kids ages 6-8 who enjoy simple, relaxing art activities.

Each page is designed to encourage confidence and creativity. There are no complicated patterns or tiny details, allowing children to enjoy independent play while building foundational skills. The dinosaur theme adds excitement and curiosity, making it especially appealing for boys and girls who love prehistoric animals.

Dinosaur Dot Marker Coloring Book is perfect for home learning, preschool activities, travel, rainy days, quiet time, and screen free entertainment. It works well for classrooms, daycare settings, and families looking for engaging educational fun.

If you are looking for a simple, cute, and age appropriate dinosaur activity book that keeps kids entertained while supporting development, Dinosaur Dot Marker Coloring Book offers an enjoyable and easy to use creative experience.

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Finding ways to understand each other when words-and languages-aren't easy

Adil is the new kid in Neel's class and Neel thinks he's pretty cool! Adil runs like the wind and swims like a fish. He also uses his hands and body to make words. This is because Adil is Deaf and he uses sign language. Neel wants to be Adil's friend but can't figure out how to communicate with him. One day at lunch, Adil spots Neel sketching in his notebook. What if Adil learns to draw like Neel and Neel learns to sign like Adil? Just imagine the amazing adventures the Doodling Duo could go on!

A heartwarming picture book that centers empathy and the surprising superpowers of friendship between a Deaf student and his hearing classmate.

A Perfect Picture Book For:

• Kindergarten-Grade 3
• SEL lessons on empathy, communication, and inclusion
• Teachers seeking more Deaf representation
• ASL introduction and awareness
• Families introducing sign language and diverse experiences

Visit Sambasivan & Parikh's website to download free classroom resources, including a teacher guide and printable activity kit.

A junior novel reliving the excitement of Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, featuring an eight-page, full color photo insert.

Based on the fifth film of the hit Disney franchise, this junior novel finds Red and Chloe and a new cast of heroes and villains (including Red's sister, Pink) heading to Wonderland to save the Queen of Hearts after she is taken captive by Maddox Hatter. Along the way, Maddox challenges the teens with a series of quests that test friendships, create new, unexpected bonds, and even spark a possible romance. Disney's Descendants is a musical fantasy film series that follows the lives of the teenage children of Disney villains as they attend Auradon Prep alongside the children of Disney heroes. This exciting junior novelization retells the movie and includes eight pages of full-color images.