Collection: Children

During the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the Kissing Hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and other separations. Now younger children can get in on Mama Raccoon's secret and find comfort in A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon, a board-book adaptation of the original picture book. Chester could feel his mother's kiss leap straight into his heart. "With a Kissing Hand," said Chester's mom, "We'll never be apart." "Just press your hand upon your cheek and feel that loving glow. It's Mommy saying, 'I love you, ' wherever you may go." The Kissing Hand has become a children's classic that has touched the lives of millions of children and their parents. A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon conveys the heart of the story in rhyming verse, perfect for read-aloud and easy for even the little ones to remember and recite. With illustrations by Barbara Gibson that capture the warmth and beauty of the original artwork, toddlers now share in the benefits from Mrs. Raccoon's secret for making a child feel safe and secure.

Goosebumps now on Disney+!

Reader beware--it's the original scare!

In this exclusive retro collector's tin are five of the all-time bestselling Goosebumps books including:

Welcome to Dead House

Say Cheese And Die!

Night of the Living Dummy

The Haunted Mask

One Day at HorrorLand

Give yourself Goosebumps!

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Daring rogue Nikolai finally joins the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising -- streaming now!

Enter the Grishaverse with Book Two of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom.

Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Alina Starkov's power has grown, but not without a price. She is the Sun Summoner--hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Shadow Fold. But she and Mal can't outrun their enemies for long.

The Darkling is more determined than ever to claim Alina's magic and use it to take the Ravkan throne. With nowhere else to turn, Alina enlists the help of an infamous privateer and sets out to lead the Grisha army.

But as the truth of Alina's destiny unfolds, she slips deeper into the Darkling's deadly game of forbidden magic, and further away from her humanity. To save her country, Alina will have to choose between her power and the love she thought would always be her shelter. No victory can come without sacrifice--and only she can face the oncoming storm.

A New York Times Bestseller
This title has Common Core connections.

Read all the books in the Grishaverse!

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy
(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)
Shadow and Bone
Siege and Storm
Ruin and Rising

The Six of Crows Duology
Six of Crows
Crooked Kingdom

The King of Scars Duology
King of Scars
Rule of Wolves

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic
The Lives of Saints
Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel

Praise for the Grishaverse

"A master of fantasy." --The Huffington Post
"Utterly, extremely bewitching." --The Guardian
"This is what fantasy is for." --The New York Times Book Review
"[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." --NPR
"The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." --Entertainment Weekly
"Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." --USA Today
"There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." --Vanity Fair
"Unlike anything I've ever read." --Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent
"Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" --Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

From bestselling and award-winning superstar duo Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a delightful kitty and unicorn picture-book story that celebrates the magic of friendship--and being exactly who you want to be!

A New York Times bestseller!

"[Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn] has a big heart." --New York Times

Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn.

She feels so perfectly unicorn-y! "Neigh!" says Kitty.

But when Unicorn clop clop clops over, sweeping his magnificent tail and neighing a mighty neigh, Kitty feels no bigger than a ball of lint.

Can this unlikely pair embrace who they are and truly see each other?

In their first picture book together, the magical, bestselling team of Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham put their horns together for the most heart-bursting, tail-twitching, fuzzy-feeling, perfectly unicorn-y story imaginable.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND KIRKUS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF 2023

"This book is, in a word, immaculate." Kirkus (Starred Review)

A beautifully illustrated, interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. Through themed meditations, crafts, and rituals, young readers can learn about old and new ways of honoring the seasons--and create their own!

Each "spoke" in The Wheel of the Year marks an important turning point: the winter and summer solstices, the spring and fall equinoxes, and the festivals of seeding, growing, and harvesting that arrive in between. Within each section, enjoy:

• An overview of the holiday and its significance in cultures around the world
• A sensory scavenger hunt for sights, sounds, and smells the season
• Ideas for a seasonal altar using objects from nature
• Themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes

Blending nature connection with art, poetry, and myth, The Wheel of the Year conveys the magic and beauty of ancient traditions and encourages young readers to notice, care for, and celebrate the natural world around them.

Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones--now in graphic novels! Junie B. Jones is the world's best spier! So when her teacher turns out to be a secret mystery guy--Junie B.'s on the case!

"Hilarious. Barbara Park makes reading fun." --Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man

Junie B. has big curiosity in her about her teacher, Mrs. It's a good thing Junie B. is a super spier, with sneaky feet and a nose that doesn't whistle when she breaths. When Junie B. sees Mrs. outside of school, at the grocery store, it's the perfect chance for Junie B. to test her spying skills. But spying on the teacher?! What could possibly go wrong?

After more than 30 years as a beloved favorite, the world's funniest kindergartner is in graphic novels with hilarious, easy-to-read, full-color graphic novel adaptations that give kids even more ways to laugh--and read--with Junie B. Jones!

Catch up on this hit series with books 1-3:
#1: Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus: The Graphic Novel
#2: Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business The Graphic Novel
#3: Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth The Graphic Novel

2026 Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) Outstanding Comics Award - Best Children's Series - Winner

The magic continues in this hit middle-grade series as our favorite witch-in-training takes on Manhattan! Perfect for readers looking for magic and friendship.

Effie's actions have consequences and losing a duel and freeing the notorious Flower Sisters, she now has to face the Witches Council. At least she has her friends with her...almost.

Effie just wants to go back to life before the duel, but after a fight with Garance, she's realizing that maybe there are some other problems she has been ignoring. Learning magic is one thing, but being a good friend and a good witch is something else entirely. Can she fix it all before it's too late or will the Witches Council put an end to all her magical adventures?

Catch up with Effie's adventures with books 1-5 in the hit Witches of Brooklyn series!

Pura Belpré Award-winning author Ernesto Cisneros takes readers "back to the future" in this funny and heartfelt time-travel tale about family, grief, and love that stretches across the years. Give to readers who love Erin Entrada Kelly, Gordan Korman, and Jason Reynolds!

Quetzalcóatl Castillo--Queso for short--has had an ache in his heart that won't go away ever since his father's death. More than anything, he wishes he could spend time with his dad again.

After whispering that wish one night under the light of the moon, Queso wakes up the next morning in 1985. With twelve-year-old Pancho--the kid who will grow up to be his dad.

Even though he has no idea what to do, Queso is just happy to be by his dad's side again. But while Pancho is confident when scoring on the foosball table or standing up to bullies, he doesn't think he's smart enough to reach for his dreams.

If only Pancho believed in himself the way Queso does, who knows what his story could be?

Join Buffy and her friends in their battle against the Big Bad in this deluxe picture book that is the perfect introduction to the beloved cult classic TV show and includes a glow-in-the-dark cover and stickers to place on an exclusive poster!

Buffy wasn't always the world's strongest vampire slayer; she was a kid once, too! Hang out with a pint-sized Buffy, Willow, and Xander during their sleepover and investigate strange sounds coming from the closet, seek advice from school librarian Giles, and maybe meet a few familiar Buffyverse baddies along the way.

With a special glow-in-the-dark cover, reversible dust jacket, and glow-in-the-dark stickers, this fun, not-so-scary bedtime story is a great way to introduce Joss Whedon's beloved characters to a new generation of fans.

GLOW-IN-THE-DARK EDITION: Featuring glow-in-the-dark ink on the front cover, spine, and one sheet of glow-in-the-dark stickers, this picture book is packed with fun both at bedtime and in the dark.

INTERACTIVE FORMAT: Young fans and their families can create more adventures for Buffy and her friends with the included sheet of stickers and reversible dust jacket, which turns into a 22 (w) x 11 (h)" poster.

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Introduce your pop culture and childhood favorites to the next generation with Insight Kids' Illustrated Classics series and pop culture picture books, including The Goonies, Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow, and Wicked: Defying Gravity

Inspire Creativity and Build Confidence with Every Page!

How to Draw for 6-8 Year Olds is the ultimate beginner's drawing book for young artists ready to explore their imagination. Designed specifically for early elementary kids, this book makes learning to draw fun, easy, and exciting.

What's Inside:

• 50+ playful illustrations including animals, vehicles, sea creatures, fantasy characters, and more
• Step-by-step instructions that guide kids through each drawing-no frustration, just fun!
• Extra space to sketch and experiment, helping kids make each drawing their own
• A chance to color each creation and bring their artwork to life

Whether your child is just getting into drawing or already doodling daily, this book helps them sharpen their skills, express themselves, and feel proud of what they create.

Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you want to surprise a young artist with a gift they'll love.

Until now, you've only heard one side of the story: how Abraham Lincoln defeated the Confederacy to end slavery, but the truth involves a vast network of abolitionists who would keep fighting for freedom long after the end of the war. Here's the true story of the Civil War and Reconstruction, from the African American perspective.

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

By 1850, Africans had already been in the United States for nearly 300 years. Their labor created a strong economy and defined American society in profound ways, but their rights nearly tore the country apart, a century after its founding.

The beginning of the Civil War marked a turning point: the beginning of a public fight to recognize African Americans as Americans. Though much of this played out on the battlefield, the real fight was going on in every corner of the country: North and South, free households and enslaved, in the halls of government and secret meetings. That fight didn't end when the South surrendered, and young people were central to the way abolitionists envisioned the future. From soldiers to public speakers to the Underground Railroad, this is the true story of the African American experience of the Civil War and Reconstruction.

This five-book boxed set from master storyteller Christopher Paolini includes the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle plus his most recent tour de force in the World of Eragon: Murtagh.

Join Dragon Riders and dragons alike in an epic adventure through the World of Eragon--the perfect gift for fantasy fans!

Eragon
Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy--until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save--or destroy--the Empire.

Eldest
Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon doesn't know whom he can trust.

Brisingr
Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices that could lead to unimagined sacrifice.

Inheritance
Eragon and Saphira have come further than anyone dared to hope. Can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?

Murtagh
One of the most popular characters from the Inheritance Cycle, the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn, hear whispers of something wicked lurking in the shadows of Alagaësia. They are determined to find out more, no matter to what dark places the journey takes them.

In this "equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming" (Kirkus Reviews) companion to Jamie Sumner's acclaimed and beloved novels Roll with It and Time to Roll, Ellie finds herself faced with first love and learning to let go.

It's the very end of eighth grade and all everyone can talk about is high school--everyone except Ellie Cowan. Ellie wants to freeze time. Middle school was epic. She moved to Oklahoma, made her best friends, won a baking championship, quit a beauty pageant, and dominated Putt-Putt golf in her wheelchair.

But now her feelings for her best friend Bert are starting to change. When did Bert get so cute? And why are all the other girls suddenly noticing, too? As if that isn't enough to deal with, Grandpa's health takes a turn for the worse. So what do you do when you don't know how to hold on or when to let go?

Just in time for the 10th anniversary of Five Nights at Freddy's, return to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza in this interactive novel in which you decide what happens!

An instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! Return to where it all began in this interactive novel set before the very first Five Nights at Freddy's game. You the reader are the Security Guard - and you've got five nights (or is it six?) to survive Freddy, Chica, Bonnie, and Foxy as they try to wipe you out. With over 25 different possible endings and two difficulty settings, this one-of-a-kind, innovative novel is a uniquely entertaining experience for any Freddy fan.

Roll the dice, strike up the band, and get ready for a swoon-worthy summer! A charming gaming romance that blends the magic of D&D with the camaraderie of band camp--from the bestselling author of Dating and Dragons!

Questing for love . . .

Hazel Buchanan has her senior year mapped out: Win respect as color guard captain, kick off her first D&D campaign, and steer clear of distractions. But her plan takes a critical hit when Max--her former best friend and longtime crush--returns to town with drumsticks in hand and an unexplained chip on his shoulder.

Hazel and Max can't help bickering every time they're together, and thanks to meddling parents, he's invading her D&D game too. As Dungeon Master, she's ready to shut him down, but D&D has a way of bringing people together like nothing else. Is this rivalry masking something more? With dice rolling and emotions spinning, Hazel might be in for more than she planned . . .