Collection: Children

No more screen time?! Yeti knows all about that! She's not ready to get off her tablet in this humorous picture book that is a gentle reminder that sometimes it's good to disconnect.

It is time to take a break from screens, but Yeti is NOT ready. She is so close to winning this fun game on her tablet! She doesn't have time for chores, lunch, or even friends! Can Yeti put the tablet down? Or will she find a way to stay glued to her screen?

With a little compassionate help from dad, YETI IS NOT READY FOR GAME OVER shows just how hard it can be to get off the screen -- and how good for our bodies, brains, and ideas taking a break can be, too! Perfect for those little readers that have a hard time saying good-bye to screen time.

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From the former prime minister of New Zealand comes a guide for young readers on chasing your dreams and embracing the unexpected qualities that truly make a person strong.

When Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand, she was one of the youngest people and, at the time, the youngest woman leading a country. Many people thought she would never succeed--herself included. Wouldn't her insecurity, overthinking, worrying, and kindness stop her from being able to achieve her goals?

As she soon learned, though, it was exactly those attributes--as well as caring and wanting to listen to and serve others--that made her into the empathetic, adaptable, and effective leader that she was.

While sharing her own experiences and challenges as a young person, and then as prime minister, Jacinda Ardern asks readers to realize that true strength, success, and power come from embracing ourselves just as we are--imposter syndrome and all.

My First Colors helps children recognize colors using bright, vivid illustrations and touch and feel pages.

#1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson delivers a playful, encouraging potty training story of trial and error.

Sam the skunk wants big boy underwear! But first, he needs to learn how to use the potty. With encouragement from friends and family, Sam learns to leave his diapers behind in this reassuring read aloud.

With fun-filled illustrations and an adorably stinky skunk, this sturdy board book by the world's bestselling author is the perfect choice for any family looking to bring fun and positivity to potty training.

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A Purrfectly Playful Adventure for Young Readers

Step into the whimsical world of My Cat is Like That!, where mischief, fun, and feline charm await! This delightful rhyming tale follows Pizza, a ginger cat full of personality, as he embarks on quirky adventures and heartwarming moments that will leave children giggling with joy.

Why Parents and Kids Will Adore This Book

• ✅ Engaging Rhymes: The rhythmic, rhyming text makes it easy and enjoyable for kids to follow along, building early reading skills and confidence.
• ✅ Fun Feline Antics: Pizza's playful escapades-like curling up on his cozy blue mat or causing a little mischief-will keep kids laughing and entertained from start to finish.
• ✅ Perfect for Family Moments: Whether it's storytime, bedtime, or cuddle time, My Cat is Like That! is ideal for bonding with little ones and making cherished memories.
• ✅ Teaches Empathy & Love: Through Pizza's lovable personality and adventures, kids learn important lessons about empathy, love, and the special bond between a pet and their owner.
• ✅ Boosts Confidence & Fun: This heartwarming story not only brings joy but also helps build reading confidence as kids explore the world of Pizza's playful antics.

Best friends Cub and Bat learn that saying please is the way to a sweet reward in this playful, phonics-based early reader from acclaimed author-illustrator Will Hillenbrand.

When Cub sees a swarm of buzzing bees, he can't bee-lieve his luck! Cub loves honey . . . and he'll do anything to get it. He gets a big bin. He gets a big box. He climbs on top. But when his plan to take the honey goes sideways, his best friend Bat comes up with an even more satisfying solution: just say please and ask nicely!

Will Hillenbrand's adorable artwork shines in this lively early reader that will delight the youngest readers with the sweetest treat of all: a journey into a lifelong love of reading. This phonics-based reader offers plenty of practice with the letter b and short vowels.

With fun stories and great pictures, new readers will say . . . "I like to read!" Created by The award-winning-artists and talented newcomers and tested by educational experts, I Like to Read(R) books help develop vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension that lead to reading success.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Where is the real Princess in Black? A case of hilarious costume confusion leads some neighborhood trick-or-treaters to discover their inner heroes thanks to the power of a good disguise.

It's a dark and silly night, and Princess Magnolia is wearing her Princess in Black cape and mask over her clothes--just enough to pass as a Halloween costume in a hurry. She can't wait to go trick-or-treating! This year, Princess in Black costumes are popular, and so are monster disguises, like the little orange guy with horns yelling "GOAT!" as the kids shout "trick or treat!" When the little monster devours an onion, however, along with an eraser and a bar of soap (not to mention a rock), and as he politely asks for a goat at each door, it's clear to Princess Magnolia that something isn't quite right. And--oh no--the next house is Duff's goat shack! With half of her monster-fighting outfit at home, who can come to the poor critters' rescue? Halloween hijinks meet high-spirited heroics in a special Princess in Black adventure that's a treat all around.

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.

Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.

Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:
1. 100 Things to Know About Science
2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet
3. 100 Things to Know About Music
4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding
5. 100 Things to Know About Food
6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body
7. 100 Things to Know About Space
8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans
9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth
10. 100 Things to Know About History
11. 100 Things to Know about the Unknown
12. 100 Things to Know about Sport
13. 100 Things to Know about Money
14. 100 Things to Know about Wildlife

The leprechauns are fed up... and this St. Patrick's Day, they're on strike!

They're tired of glitter traps, tricky clues, and getting blamed for every green mess. So this March, they've disappeared-leaving behind a note and a whole lot of shamrock confusion!

Will the kids learn how to bring the magic (and the leprechauns) back?

With bouncy rhymes, mischief, and laughs, Leprechauns on Strike is the perfect St. Paddy's Day read for kids ages 4-8. A lucky pick for classroom fun, storytime, and sneaky holiday surprises!

Going to kindergarten is a big step, and it can be scary to try something new! With engaging rhymes and trendy illustrations, Next Stop: Kindergarten! reminds kids just how much they know and how prepared they really are.

This simple board book reviews the basic academic and social skills expected of incoming kindergarteners--from counting and ABCs to using the bathroom and making friends.

The perfect gift for preschool graduation or the first day of school!

Preschool was fun--so much paper and glue.
But now it is time to try something new!
There's no need to be anxious or worried, palms sweaty.
It's time for kindergarten, and you are READY!

In the dusty town of Compost Creek, one little worm is ready to take on a big problem: food waste. Meet Wiletta the Worm, a lasso-swinging, ten-gallon-hat-wearing hero who believes even the smallest creatures can make a mighty difference. Along with her trusty sidekick, Bucky the Beetle, Wiletta discovers the power of vermicomposting, turning scraps into rich, dark soil that helps new life grow.

Through playful rhymes and bold Wild West imagery, The Wild West of Waste introduces children to the importance of reducing waste, working together, and caring for the environment. Young readers will cheer as Wiletta ropes in her friends to transform a dusty town into a thriving, green community, showing that teamwork, creativity, and responsibility can make the world a better place.

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and families, this engaging picture book makes complex topics like composting and sustainability fun, memorable, and accessible for children. Whether read aloud at story time or explored independently by early readers, Wiletta's adventure encourages kids to think differently about the food they throw away and inspires them to take action in their own homes, schools, and communities.

Colorful, witty, and packed with heart, The Wild West of Waste proves that sometimes the tiniest creatures leave the biggest impact.

Get ready for a record-breaking road trip across the USA! From the world's biggest bubblegum bubble in Alabama to the planet's tallest volcanic columns in Wyoming, journey from state to state to uncover an incredible mix of quirky records and outstanding achievements.

From the weird to the wonderful (and back again!), these remarkable records span every corner of the country and every kind of curiosity--from natural wonders and historical firsts to sporting triumphs, awe-inspiring individuals, and astonishing animals.

Inside you'll discover mind-boggling facts, including:

• How many surfers can squeeze onto one surfboard
• Where you can find the world's sunniest place
• Who owns the tallest hat ever made
• Where to meet social media's most famous cat
• Which state is home to both the world's largest pair of scissors AND the biggest dinosaur poop ever found
• Where the longest pizza ever cooked was made

Readers will also explore records that span multiple states, those from US territories and even a few that reach into space! And for aspiring record-setters, there are tips on how to become a record-breaker yourself . . . if you're up to the challenge.

Written by award-winning author Clive Gifford and packed with bright, funny illustrations by Paul Hammond, this book is bursting with fun, facts, and US pride. So, as we mark 250 years of US independence, let's hear it for the States!

A lyrical informational picture book about the water cycle, based on the global bestseller One Well.

Award-winning author Rochelle Strauss's picture book adaptation of her bestselling book One Well invites readers to notice how water is flowing all around them, in streams and rivers and oceans and even underground. The book shows that water - our most precious resource, needed by everyone and everything on Earth - is finite. Even though that water constantly circles from Earth to the sky and back down again, all the water on Earth is ... well, all the water we'll ever have. So, everyone needs to help protect it!

Part of the CitizenKid collection for younger readers, this book is an engaging primer on water, using accessible text and loads of illustrations. It includes easy-to-understand explanations of where water is found - freshwater and saltwater bodies of all types, rain and dew, ice and snow and even steam - how the water cycle works, who needs water and what it's used for, as well as today's global water concerns. With art by bestselling illustrator Madelyn Goodnight that colorfully captures the wonders of nature from a child's perspective, it's a perfect read-aloud to spark deeper discussions and inspire budding water conservationists. The content is supported by back matter that includes discussion questions as well as an author's note and a list of resources for further learning.

Which goddess pulled the Moon across the sky each night? Who had the strength to start earthquakes and whirlpools? And was there really a god of parties and theater?

Find out the answers to these questions, and many more, in this incredible guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece. Filled with exciting stories and surprising facts, you will discover how Zeus became king of the gods, who gave Athens its name, and even why Hera turned a princess into a cow!