Collection: Children

It's mayhem on the farm when the farmer can't find her pajamas in this rhyming, rollicking read-aloud sure to delight every child who has ever had a favorite comfort object.

There are plenty of chores on the farm, and the farmer has the routine down to a science. When she's done at the end of the day, her reward is a cozy pair of pajamas and a good night's sleep. But today, and the next day, and the next, the farmer's favorite pajamas go missing, and she can't sleep a wink. What can go wrong? Everything! As comical chaos escalates--milking the horse! Piglets in the coop! Feeding the chickens a scooper of poop!--the concerned farmyard creatures organize a four-footed search party to help the exhausted farmer. Can they find what she needs? Told with bright, expressive artwork and a bouncy sing-song text, this hilarious comedy of errors will have little listeners in fits of giggles and calling for repeat farmyard visits.

With dozens of major awards between them, a revered poet and a versatile artist pool their mastery to sing the praises of an undersea wonder.

A graceful bundle of nerves three times as ancient as the dinosaurs, the jellyfish is no fish but a spineless invertebrate without brain, heart, blood, or bones. Inside glass tanks in crowded aquariums, jellies hold visitors rapt with their slow-motion water ballet. Most of the world's nearly four thousand species emit an otherworldly light, glowing red, yellow, violet, or blue in the underwater dark. Fifty species boast deadly venom, including pink meanies with boa-like tentacles, box jellies with two-dozen eyes apiece, and deadliest of all, cubozoans the size of human thumbnails. Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford brings poetry and playfulness to natural science as she shares her fascination with a singular creature. Fourteen wildly divergent poems--by turns dramatic and serene--pulse with life. From spreads of shimmering bioluminescence to graphic panels, stylish artwork blends poetry with science and fact with folklore and myth to form the ideal introduction to the "immortal" and mysterious jellyfish.

A story about art, collaboration, and happy accidents from your favorite duo of Caldecott Honorees, Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal.

Best friends Juana Martinez-Neal and Molly Idle know a thing or two about collaborative art. After teaming up to illustrate Julie Fogliano's I Don't Care, swapping work back and forth through the mail and finding ways to blend their distinct styles, they couldn't wait to do it all again.

Off the Wall is a joyful exploration of that very process. We open on one little girl, alone with a wall and a bucket of chalk. Then a friend comes along to play tic-tac-toe. Before you can say "whoops!", one friend becomes four friends, two cats, two dogs, and a splattered ice cream cone. Leashes are tangling and hands are getting dirty... and the art on the wall gets bigger and better.

Little artists and lovers of mess will delight in the ruckus of Off the Wall, which culminates in a reveal of the mural the friends create. Perfect for art classrooms and beyond, Off the Wall reminds us that magic happens when we play, experiment, and welcome the unexpected.

A Beatrix Potter biography that brings to life the creatures of the natural world she loved and the many endearing animal characters she created.

Beatrix Potter remains one of the most beloved creators of children's books, beginning with The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902 and continuing through 23 more Little Tale titles.

Potter's stories featured a world of unforgettable animal characters that have entertained youngsters for several generations. But Potter was more than a children's author-- she was also an accomplished artist, a forward-looking farmer, and a committed preservationist. In her later years, she helped save over 4,000 acres of farms and wooded areas in the Lake District region of England.

Born in 1866, Beatrix grew up in a big house in London. Her Victorian parents rarely interacted with Beatrix and hesitated to let her associate with other children fearing illness. She was taught at home by governesses. She relished family vacations in the countryside, where she could roam freely in the nearby fields and forests and observe the wonders of nature. Back home, confined mainly to the third floor of the house, Beatrix and her younger brother invented their own entertainment. Over the years, they brought all kinds of animals into their nursery, a veritable zoo. Beatrix, who loved to draw, spent hours every day sketching each creature, especially the mice and rabbits. A favorite among her many animals was the rabbit she named Peter Piper.

Perhaps because of her solitary existence Beatrix developed a rich inner life centered on the animals in their natural habitats and in her imagination. Her children's books evolved from illustrated letters she wrote to the children of her former governess, Annie Moore.

This picture book biography recounts the life of Beatrix Potter in broad strokes with a focus on the joy and comfort she found in her animals, real and imagined. It is a charming book written and illustrated by a bright young talent and it will appear in time for the 160th anniversary of Potter's birth. With the reissue of the Little Tales in 2002, a new generation of children have come to love Beatrix Potter and all her wonderful characters.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking and learning new words about different jobs!

Introducing My First Busy Jobs, an adorable tabbed board book for babies aged 0-3 featuring the world of work and all the exciting jobs to discover.

Toddlers will love discovering what it's like to work outdoors on a building site or cook up tasty meals as a star chef in a top restaurant.

This engaging board book is packed with bright and colorful pictures to get your little ones thinking and talking. Clear labels accompany the objects for babies to sound out the words with you, while questions encourage children to learn and play.

This busy board book for babies offers:

• 13 picture tabs allowing little hands to easily turn each page to a different scene featuring exciting jobs - from caring for animals as a vet to flying airplanes around the world as a pilot.
• A sturdy and chunky board book with safe, rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers.
• Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development in 0-3-year-olds.

My First Busy Jobs is an engaging first words book that contains exciting picture tabs and fun questions that spark little ones' imagination and encourage them to dream big. This interactive book is perfect for sharing and helps children develop speaking, listening and observation skills.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?

There's so much more to explore and love with DK's My First series. Discover new topics, people and places to keep babies entertained time and time again. Experience everyday activities in My First Busy Day, see what happens around the house with My First Busy Home, and take a trip into town in My First Busy Town.

This is the inspiring true story of James Forten who served in the American Revolution as a teenager and then dedicated his life to fighting for the ideals set forth by the Declaration of Independence that "all men are created equal."

Born in Philadelphia in 1766, James Forten witnessed the unfolding of a new and revolutionary idea. The thirteen colonies had declared war against British rule and wanted to start a new country based on freedom and equality for all. Inspired by the Black and Indigenous soldiers that enlisted, James was determined to join the fight too.

Soon after the colonies gained their independence, it became clear to James and many others that the new government did not intend to uphold the tenets of the Declaration of Independence. Undeterred, James devoted the rest of his life to mending America into the nation it had promised to be.

Educator and children's book author, Kesha L. Grant brings to life the inspiring story of James Forten who was a Renaissance man--a soldier, entrepreneur, sail maker, and abolitionist. Coupled with dynamic illustrations by Anastasia Magloire Williams, this is a compelling story and reminder of our role as citizens to fight for a more perfect union.

One teensy, tiny lie has a BIG impact in this picture book with an irresistible heroine and charming mixed-media illustrations.

When a little girl finds a balloon, she figures it's her lucky day. Hooray!

But the crowd around her assumes it's her birthday... Oops.

The girl doesn't correct them, and the next thing she knows, they're expecting a party and a cake. It seems that one little lie can have big consequences. The group demands to know: How many layers? What kind of frosting? Will there be sprinkles?

What's a girl to do?! It's hard to confess to a lie-especially when you didn't intend for it to go this far. She thinks about it... and thinks about it... and realizes that she knows just how to remedy the situation. It's time to make cupcakes. (With frosting!)

A universally relatable topic comes to life with a light, kid friendly touch. Perfect for young readers who have been known to "embellish" their stories or let an assumption get carried away.

New York Times bestselling author Eliza Wheeler's companion to A Cozy Winter Day welcomes readers into sun-dappled scenes of a cozy summer in Acorn Village, bringing the joys of summertime to refreshingly vivid life.

The animals of Acorn Village love spending summer days together. As soon as the sun comes up, they slip into shorts and sunsuits and run outside to enjoy an abundance of cozy activities, whether it's putting up a playhouse, snacking in the strawberry patch, partaking in a picnic, or napping in a leafy nook. And when the day heats up, who can resist cooling off in a sparkling swimming hole before drying off in a cozy sun-kissed towel. When the sun disappears from the sky, it's time to gather round the campfire to share stories and marshmallows and fall asleep under the stars.

Eliza Wheeler's enchanting illustrations capture all the magic of long summer days outside, and readers will feel right at home as they pore over each and every cozy, comforting scene.

A father and son play hide and seek, but the game gets a bit too real when a thunderstorm rolls in.

Play is how children make sense of the world, and hide and seek is no exception. Readers of any generation will immediately recognize the negotiations that go on in this family's games: Dad should seek, but shouldn't find his son Ro too fast. Siblings always spill the beans if they see you hide. And no one is as good a finder as Mom.

But sometimes you find a hiding place that is really, really hidden. And if a loud storm kicks up outside, seeming to hiss your name, you might wonder if Dad is ever going to find you. Is he even still looking?

Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek is an effortlessly funny and gloriously relatable family yarn with an ending like a reassuring hug, as Dad affirms that Ro is never forgotten and always safe. Steve Teare's part-comic, part-painterly illustrations amplify all the humor and warmth of Stephen Barr's story. Youngsters still trying to figure out how much independence they're quite ready for, and the grown-ups supporting that journey, will return to this book often.

Discover the world with the TIME for Kids: Almanac 2027, the must-have resource for all curious kids!

This almanac is jam-packed with an abundance of facts across topics such as animals, technology, the environment, entertainment, space, sports, and more! Perfect for fact-loving kids, the TIME for Kids: Almanac 2027 will teach readers everything from how to detect AI images to the capitals of the world.

Rooted in reliable sources, the TIME for Kids: Almanac 2027 is an excellent gift for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them.

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to learn their manners!

The Crayons are ready to learn how to polite. But what do they need to know? When to say please and thank you? How to eat neatly? What to do when they have to (uh-oh!) burp? This laugh-out-loud addition to the Crayons mini book series will teach children their manners as they giggle at the Crayons' missteps.

Get to know more than 100 nocturnal animals from around the world with this delightful illustrated introduction and bedtime companion.

What happens in the wild when you're tucked up in bed? This is a must-have introduction to the wonderful world of animals and their nighttime lives, filled with beautiful illustrations and storybook text on every page.

The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals features a fascinating collection of creatures, from flitting bats and silent owls to glowing fireflies and busy badgers. Showcasing creatures from each of the core animal groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), kids ages 3-5 can discover how they find their food, where they make their homes, and why they are most active when it's dark.

Inside the pages of this exciting nocturnal animals book, you'll find:

• An introduction to different types of night animals brought to life by bright and colorful illustrations.
• Engaging text for young children that can be read aloud - perfect for parents, caregivers, and children to enjoy at bedtime.
• Beautiful illustrations combined with introductory reference text and core terms highlighted on each page.
• Information on more than 100 nighttime creatures - an essential addition to every 3-5-year-old's library.

This exciting bedtime book helps to develop an early understanding of different nocturnal creatures for little ones and clearly explains each one. A timeless gift book, this is a must-have for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to introduce core animal knowledge at a young age in a fun and engaging way.

More in the series
If you enjoyed The Bedtime Book of Nighttime Animals, why not try our other bedtime books? The Bedtime Book of Magical Creatures provides a charming introduction to fairytale and folklore, and The Bedtime Book of Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life introduces children to fascinating prehistoric lifeforms through a gentle bedtime story.

Kicking off a picture book series of LGBTQ+ biographies is this inspiring story of the incomparable dancer Willi Ninja, Grandfather of Vogue and star of the film Paris Is Burning.

When little Willi Leake watched karate movies with his mother in their cozy Queens apartment, he'd slice the air with his arms like swords. He'd swish his hips like the models he saw in magazines and copy ancient pharaohs' poses from Egyptian hieroglyphs. Bursting with energy, Willi would strut his way down the street, and his mother would tell him not to mind the puzzled looks he'd get. When she took him to the Apollo Theater to watch ballerinas twirling, Willi allowed himself to dream--and the more he dreamed, the more he danced. With an accessible text and dynamic illustrations, Joy Michael Ellison and Nabi H. Ali trace Willi's path against the odds as he brings his signature moves to the dance style known as vogue and finds his spotlight at the Harlem drag balls where a performer known as Willi Ninja is born. Providing context, community, and comprehension of queer and trans culture for young history buffs, the lively narrative is followed by back matter delving into more details about Willi Ninja and what life was like during his time.

Roaring butt, soaring butt, chomping butt, stomping butt! This dino romp has it all--butts, boogies, and belly laughs.

Step into a Jurassic world bursting with humor in this roaringly funny picture book that puts prehistoric posteriors front and center. Kids will follow a rollicking rhyme that introduces one unforgettable dinosaur butt after another--from tiny tushies to massive tail-waggers. Every page explodes with energy, color, and visual gags that make this the perfect crowd-pleaser for read-aloud fun.

As the dinosaurs gather for a laugh-out-loud dance finale, readers are challenged to count all 101 butts hiding in the pages. It's a delightful surprise that adds re-readability, sharpens observational skills, and guarantees laughter with every turn.

Ideal for dinosaur lovers, silly story enthusiasts, and families who know that giggles make the best memories.

Butts in a gaggle,

butts in a flock.

Butts on a stage, ready to ROCK!

When sun's pink paint blends into inky blue,
The night artists gather to perform.

Spiders pull back lace curtains.
Moon's light floods the stage.

Inspired by nature, this creative nonfiction picture book invites children to discover various animals and insects that are active at night in a woodland environment. Likening the nocturnal creatures to artists in an enchanting performance that takes place while we're asleep, this lyrical story engages young readers to learn about and explore nature in a fun and creative way. Educational backmatter further encourages readers to explore and learn more about the creatures referenced in the story.

Key Features:

• An array of "artists" Spotlighted animals and insects include tree frogs, spiders, owls, fireflies, moths, crickets, cicadas, mosquitos, and bats.
• Bonus educational content: Following the story, a special section presents interesting facts about nocturnal animals and nature at nighttime.
• Gorgeous collage-style illustrations: Each element on the page was cut from hand-painted/printed papers and glued down piece by piece to create the book's art.

With stunning illustrations, charming text, and educational content, this picture book is both an ideal bedtime story and a perfect complement to elementary curriculum on nocturnal animals and insects and their environment.

Now in a board book edition, this vibrant and deceptively simple picture book from star author-illustrator Bill Cotter follows the stages of a long-distance flight from take-off to safe landing, with quietly breathtaking moments along the way.

The airplane says good-bye to the ground.

The airplane says hello to the sky.

Now in board book for the first time, this simple story captures the familiar yet remarkable marvel of modern airplanes. Each vivid spread portrays a plane's journey from take-off to landing. As the airplane travels over miniature houses and through a starry night, wondrous details--such as the tiny plane's outline hiding among a flock of flying birds, and the plane's shadow gliding over clouds, will engage and delight future pilots, lovers of things that go, and any child about to embark on their first airplane trip.