Collection: Children

Teach your baby to communicate their basic wants and needs (verbally and with sign language) as they learn to count from one to ten.

Help your baby communicate! This Irresistible board book teaches your toddler to count from one to ten, while also reinforcing phrases that convey their basic needs. These needs and numbers are accompanied by clearly illustrated sign language diagrams to learn with your baby. Gorgeously illustrated by Pura Belpré Award Honoree, Loris Lora, these essential signs and adorable babies will help every kiddo, regardless of verbal or hearing ability, express themselves.

And don't miss The ABCs of Baby's Needs, on sale now!
Praise for The ABCs of Baby's Needs:
"This is useful on many levels for all babies and young children as another way to express themselves, regardless of hearing ability." - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

A tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane are met, in turn, with resilience and awe in this depiction of nature's power and our own.

In the face of our shifting climate, young children everywhere are finding themselves subject to unfamiliar and often frightening extreme weather. Beloved author Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi Stemple address four distinct weather emergencies (a tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane) with warm family stories of finding the joy in preparedness and resilience. Their honest reassurance leaves readers with the message: nature is powerful, but you are powerful, too. Illustrated in rich environmental tones and featuring additional information about storms in the back, this book educates, comforts, and empowers young readers in stormy or sunny weather, and all the weather in between.

A young octopus is embarrassed that he doesn't have any pants to wear! He goes to several stores in the sea, but none of them has what he needs. Then one day he discovers the Under-Sea Emporium that seems to have the perfect items for everyone. Will he finally find something that's just right for him?

From the creator of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, this heartfelt family story shows how a grandmother's particular way of caring wraps her loved ones and her community in a cinnamon-scented hug.

Marie and Landon bicker about many things, but on one topic they agree: their grandmother, "Mama," makes the best sweet potato pies. Those pies are so tasty, and their grandmother is so good at so many things. The twins sometimes wonder: Does Mama have superpowers?

Marie and Landon love to help Mama bake pies to share. They shop and select, measure and stir. They taste the pie batter and watch Mama put the pies in the oven. They assist with every step. Still, they think there might be some magic involved. Does Mama sprinkle fairy dust into her pies?

When the pies are finally ready, neighbors stop by for a slice and some comfort. Some folks look a little sad when they arrive. After they taste Mama's pies, they leave laughing and singing. The twins marvel at the neighbors' transformation. Why do Mama's pies inspire so much joy?

Mama's generosity and kindness bring comfort to all she meets. Maybe, the twins realize, the magic isn't in the pies. Maybe it's in their Mama.

Relive the first adventure of beloved characters Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys through this beautiful retelling of Disney and Pixar's classic feature film Toy Story.

This Disney and Pixar modern classic retells the story of the beloved characters Woody, Buzz, Rex, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, and more with behind-the-scenes art while making the movie. Readers will see a variety of early sketches, paintings, and concept art, showing how the original Pixar artists interpreted the story through different styles and mediums. This hardcover book features a beautiful cover with foil stamping perfect for a collector's library.

This modern Korean folktale about how the Asian black bear got its characteristic patch is a timely story about the delicate balance humans have with nature and about the trappings of greed and overconsumption.

In a small mountainside village, people live in harmony with nature, only taking as much as they need. But one day, a mysterious visitor tempts the villagers with a luxurious life of leisure, if only they catch more fish from their streams. The visitor's suggestion brings the villagers wealth and relaxation, until suddenly their nets come up empty. The villagers fear that a terrible beast has put a curse on their waters, so a brave young girl journeys to confront the creature. Along her way, she meets Ban-Dal, a towering bear protecting the mountain forest. Is Ban-Dal her foe? Or a kindred spirit who will help her break the curse and restore harmony between nature and her people?

Blast off on an outer-space adventure with this colorful interactive guide to our universe! Featuring awe-inspiring illustrations and astonishing facts, this 2nd edition of the classic beginner's reference book introduces young readers to the wonders of our solar system and beyond.

Explore the universe and learn everything about space--from Earth to the moon, dwarf planets, galaxies, black holes, and more. Beautifully illustrated with cutting-edge photography and artists' renditions, this Little Kids First Big Book contains expert-reviewed profiles that showcase all the different objects in our galactic neighborhood. Readers of all ages will appreciate fact-checked, kid-friendly explanations of concepts like space travel and black holes.

Inside you'll find:

• More than 150 illustrations and photographs of things found in outer space
• The latest developments in space exploration
• Simple text for reading aloud or beginner readers
• Questions in each chapter that encourage interactive learning
• Tips for parents that take the experience beyond the page

Expand your collection with these popular titles from the best-selling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series:

• National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals
• National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
• National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of the Ocean
• National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Reptiles and Amphibians
• National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Birds

From acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Daniel Minter comes a stunning picture book in which a young girl dives to uncover a sunken slave ship. Expressive verse and beautiful artwork serve as a tribute to both heritage and history, while shining a light on the real divers who explore these shipwrecks.

* To convey the feeling of descending to the depths of the ocean, this book is meant to be read vertically *

A past

that's passed from me

to you:

the dearest,

darkest,

deepest blue.

A cheeky and colorful debut picture book about a father-daughter birding adventure--illustrated by Coretta Scott King Honoree Raissa Figueroa.

Can you spot two early birds EARbirding on a father-daughter nature walk?

With each chirp and cheep, Honeybird ticks off a color on her birding adventure list:

Yellow. Tick!

Green. Tick!

But where's Blue? Honeybird has never seen Blue. Not ever!

With her budding outdoor skills, a bit of patience, and encouragement from Pop, today could finally be the day.

A sweet debut picture book by Heather Brockman Lee (illustrator of The City of Jasmine and When You Love a Book) introduces young readers to Poppy and her umbrella--perfect for fans of Beth Ferry and Matt de la Peña.

Poppy loves Umbrella.

With Umbrella in hand, she knows she can face any kind of weather. But one day the wind blows and blows and blows. And with the wind, Umbrella goes WHOOOOSH!

Following the wind and rain, Poppy searches everywhere for Umbrella. But she just might find something beautifully unexpected along the way...

In this gently beautiful picture book, Poppy learns how to lovingly let go and to face the world with courage.

From the New York Times-bestselling illustrator of Sleepy Sheepy and The Good Egg comes an irresistible new character who insists on doing everything owl by himself today. He might not be great at it, but it's fun to see him try!

Owl wakes up with a mission for the day: to do everything owl by himself. Like clean his room. (Don't look in that corner. Or that corner...) Brush his teeth. (Just step over that small mountain of toothpaste on the floor.) And pack his backpack for school. (You can never bring too many stuffies to school!)

Follow a day in the life of the most adorable owl you've ever seen as he proves he's a big boy ready to take care of himself - or at least tries his best. With art that pairs hilariously with spare text, often showing that Owl is not the most reliable narrator, this book is the perfect blend of humor and warmth. While it's filled visual gags that will make readers laugh, it ends with a bedtime moment that will make them go aww.

Play Halloween games with Bluey and Bingo in this fun picture book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+!

Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin are ready to celebrate Halloween! They want to play a scary game, but their night is turning out to be more silly than scary. That is, until Dad makes it the scariest night of all!

A gentle, interactive introduction to mindfulness and handling feelings of all shapes and sizes from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr.

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.

If your head feels too full...
Think about something that tastes good.
Stretch all the way up to the sky to pet a giraffe.
Laugh out loud for no reason!

What's On Your Mind?: A Calming Book for Busy Brains helps little ones sift through overwhelming thoughts, identify feelings, and calm anxiety. Colorful bird characters lead the reader through the book, and interactive pages offer specific tools--such as deep breathing, stretching, and sensory exploration--to relax the mind in a fun and silly way. With Todd's signature simple text and bold art, this is the perfect first book on mindful thinking for the youngest readers.

Discover that teachers are, in fact, just regular people, in this hilarious "field guide" providing tips and advice to children on how to react if they encounter their teachers outside of school.

At some point, you're bound to encounter your teacher in the wild. It's okay to be excited, awkward, or just plain confused. After all, you've never seen them outside of school. But teachers are just like us--they go to the dentist, cheer at soccer games, and take their pets to the vet.

So, don't panic! With these few simple, amusing strategies, you'll be ready to handle any surprise teacher sightings like a pro.

Husband and wife duo Brad Davidson and Rachel Más Davidson explore a hilariously familiar experience in this playful and quirky guide to navigating unexpected encounters with your teacher outside of their natural habitat.

Part Virgina Lee Burton's The Little House, part Yuyi Morales's Dreamers, this heartfelt, lyrical, and expansive story charts the history of a house that becomes the center of one generation, then the next, and then the next, told from the point of view of a grandchild who remembers spending her summers there.

All my grandparents had left was a small plot of land next to a river.

That's where they built their home.

From soil to straw to bricks, readers will follow along with a couple, living in Communist Romania, who build their own home, raise a family, and watch--page by page--as the world around them changes. Narrated by the future grandchild of this couple, this story shows multiple generations raised in this home, the environmental and political changes happening around its plot of land, and the continuous love sprouting from its walls.