Collection: Children

Multitalented Grammy Award winner Rhiannon Giddens paints women of color up-front and center-stage in this vibrant homage to some of country music's first and finest. Featuring a coloring sheet on the back of the jacket!

In 2020, Linda Martell, the first Black woman to play on the legendary Grand Ole Opry, celebrated the fifty-year anniversary of her debut album. That record, Color Me Country, marked a vital milestone for generations of Black and brown female musicians. Mining a bounty of stories and packed with resources, this collective tribute to artists like Martell--who have defiantly loved a genre that didn't always love them back--pairs nearly twenty mini-biographies with playful portraits in full color by Rhiannon Giddens, a musical legend in her own right. Each profile is a love letter to pioneers in country, Americana, and roots music who set the stage--or grace it today--with guts and soul. From the trailblazing Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who braved racism and sexism to infuse gospel with the blues, to "Queen of Rock" Tina Turner; from Odetta, the Voice of the Civil Rights Movement, to the heady vocals of Valerie June; from the Pointer Sisters to Our Native Daughters, Color Me Country challenges stereotypes to inspire young readers, especially Black or brown girls with a dream, to lift their voices high. Turn the book jacket over for a coloring sheet!

Includes profiles of:
Lil Hardin Armstrong
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Odetta
Etta Baker
Tina Turner
Elizabeth Cotten
Linda Martell
The Pointer Sisters
Ruby Falls
Frankie Staton
Alice Randall
Miko Marks
Rissi Palmer
Crystal Shawanda
Rhiannon Giddens
Valerie June
Mickey Guyton
Our Native Daughters

A heartwarming and reassuring story for children ages 3-7 about a boy's first day at school and the spread of friendship and kindness as he is welcomed into the class. Features a surprise ending!

It's a young boy's first day at a new school, and he's feeling a little lost. This lyrical, reassuring story takes us through the boy's day and all the ways the other children make him feel welcome, from showing him where to hang up his coat to saving him a seat at lunchtime. This sweet story illustrates the ripple effect of friendship as the boy is welcomed in and the narrator shows that he will also be a great friend to them.

And at the end of the school day, there's someone very special waiting for him....

Talented and prolific illustrator Ingela P. Arrhenius's artwork pops in this new addition to the best-selling felt flaps series, which has sold over two million copies! Publishing just in time for the 2026 World Cup, this edition features five stylishly illustrated spreads that depict the whole soccer team: the goalkeeper, the referee, the coach, and the soccer player are all hidden beneath bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with little ones this summer--and in every soccer season that follows!

Visit the enchanting world of seahorses--and learn about their habits, what threatens them, and how we can help them survive.

It's hard to see a seahorse! They like to hide alone, they change color to blend in with their surroundings, and they're able to hold very still. But another reason seahorses are so hard to see is that humans have taken so many from the ocean, for trinkets, teas, and tonics. What's more, the animals' habitats--seagrass meadows, coral reefs, and mangroves--are vulnerable to pollution, fishing, and other human activities, as well as the ongoing effects of climate change. With a clear text and brilliantly colorful artwork, this window into the world of an enchanting creature includes engaging final notes about climate change and seahorses--and how we can come to their aid.

A home run of a novel about baseball and belonging, from the acclaimed author of Half Moon Summer.

Twelve-year-old Trip's summer to-do list has exactly one thing on it: win the local Little League championship. But then Dad unexpectedly deploys overseas just before the season starts. And Sam (short for Samantha) joins the team, which changes more than just the line-up.
Suddenly nothing feels right at home or on the field--the two places he's always belonged.

The season isn't what he imagined, but Trip sticks with it. Until news about Dad leaves him convinced that he has to choose between family and baseball. Feeling more unsure than ever about who he's supposed to be and where he belongs, Trip makes an impossible decision. But what if he doesn't need to choose at all?

Fast-paced and player-focused, The Sweet Spot highlights the challenges of being a passionate athlete and a compassionate person at the same time.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Could you imagine a small bird cleaning a crocodile's teeth?

Or a venomous scorpion guarding a lizard? What about a sea anemone hitching a ride on the back of a hermit crab? In Nature's Partners, readers learn about eleven unique cross-species teams that rely on each other for survival. Despite their differences in size and species, these plants, animals and insects are fast friends that each benefit from the other!

When Charlie's Kohkom asks him what the best part of his school day was, he knows right away: Indigenous drum circle!

Kohkom tells him that not very long ago she was gifted her very first drum at a ceremony for children who never returned home from residential schools. But Charlie doesn't understand. How could she only have gotten her first drum so recently?

Kohkom explains that she was taken from her family when she was very little because of something called the Sixties Scoop. She was raised by an adoptive white family and only later learned what being Cree meant. It's taken her a long time to feel like she belongs. Kohkom's story gives Charlie the idea to teach her a song so they can play their drums together.

Praise for Monique Gray Smith:

★"Joyful and tender...celebrates the activities that bring gladness through family and cultural connections."--School Library Journal, starred review for My Heart Fills With Happiness

★"Smith tackles difficult and complex conversations with straightforwardness and compassion."--School Library Journal, starred review for Speaking Our Truth

"Gentle...Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities--and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others."--Publishers Weekly for When We Are Kind

"Smith's text is heartwarming!"--Debbie Reese, American Indians in Children's Literature for You Hold Me Up

A sweet celebration of dads in a colorful bilingual Spanish and English board book from Raúl the Third's New York Times bestselling, Pura Belpré Award-winning World of ¡Vamos! series.

¡Te quiero, Padre! Join Coco Rocho and his dad on an adventure full of all their favorite things to do together!

In this bilingual board book, young readers are introduced to Spanish vocabulary through the love between father and child. Perfect for Father's Day and new dads!

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My Mother, Mi MadreMy Party, Mi FiestaMy Nap, Mi Siesta

Percy Jackson meets The Labors of Hercules Beal in this hilarious, page-turning fantasy adventure with a heart of gold from two award-winning authors.

Simon expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not to forget who he is, he commits himself to escaping Hades. Along the way, he faces the monster Cerberus, befriends the tormented Sisyphus, and becomes Persephone's favorite servant. Then, after centuries of failed attempts, he is finally thrust into modern times--and into the stall of a middle school bathroom. Naked.

With the help of Zeke, a nerdy rich kid on the social fringes, Simon learns to navigate this amazing and bewildering world. And with Simon's help, Zeke begins to question his comfortable life and understand the true meaning of friendship. Everything seems to be going great . . . until the god of the Underworld sends a demon girl to bring Simon back. And suddenly, it's not just the secret of Simon's past that's threatened, but their very lives--and everyone's around them, too. Is their friendship strong enough to withstand the Will of Hades and save St. Nikolaos Academy Middle School?

From two-time Newbery honoree Gary D. Schmidt and two-time PEN Award winner Ron Koertge, Styx and Stones is an unforgettable coming-of-age adventure about friendship, courage, and identity, brimming with Greek mythology and high-stakes action.

From the wild imagination of Rowboat Watkins, author of Rude Cakes and Go-Go Guys, comes a riotous read-aloud about every kind of mustache imaginable!

Hip, hip, HOORAY-stache! It's your lucky day-stache!

Join Mouse and Moose in a mustache-mania world packed with silly rhymes and playful illustrations--perfect for building early reading skills, nurturing a love of language, and keeping readers laughing along the way.

Sit down and stay-stache! And read this book right AWAY-stache!

SUPER-FUN READ-ALOUD: Rowboat Watkins's uniquely funny children's books make for read-aloud and read-along fun, for both family and classroom reading time. The pure silliness of the words and pictures will delight young readers.

READING & LANGUAGE SKILLS: The creative vocabulary and rhythmic text are great for helping kids develop an understanding and love of language. The illustrations and hilarious story are perfect for engaging new and emerging readers.

ACCLAIMED CREATOR: Rowboat is known for such favorites as Ezra Jack Keats Book Award-winner Rude Cakes, Mabel: A Mermaid Fable, Most Marshmallows, and Pete With No Pants. His work has been called "refreshingly irreverent" (The New York Times), "zany" (The Boston Globe), and "magnificent" (Publishers Weekly).

Perfect for:

• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for fun books to share with kids
• Teacher read-aloud book for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade classrooms
• Early and emergent readers seeking books that will keep them engaged
• Fans of Rowboat Watkins
• Gift-giving to readers who enjoy books by Dr. Seuss, Bill Martin, Jr., Adam Rex, Mo Willems, and Mac Barnett

Printz Medalist and Newbery Honor winner Daniel Nayeri crafts this beautiful paean to storytelling and the bonds of family.

Based on powerful memories of Nayeri visiting his grandfather, this story-within-a-story brings a young boy in a hot car ride across the desert. The destination is an oasis, where gardens perfume the air, and tales are lovingly told. Here is the gate to a magical world full of princesses, valiant brothers, dangerous giants, and one perfect, enchanted lemon. Will any of the brothers be able to foil the giant, retrieve the lemon, and free the princess? In the warm embrace of Nayeri's storytelling, readers will lean into the enchantment until the story's end.

Rahele Jhompeur Bell creates the two gorgeous visual strands of the tale-one inspired by the frames and jewel-like colors of Persian miniatures, the other a tender, richly textured rendering of a contemporary family.

Together, the author and artist cast a delicious spell that, like the singular lemon at the heart of the story, is so sweet it can cure sadness itself.

Sage LOVES her seven dresses!

There's the princess dress from Grandpa that makes her feel like she's guarding a big castle. The sundress from Grandma that she wears to the beach to build the tallest sandcastles. The bunny dress from Nana that keeps her warm and cozy all winter long. The fancy dress from Papa and Gigi that makes her feel extra fancy for special days. The dancing dress from her cousin that makes her feel cool just like her older cousin. The mountain bike dress from her dad that she wears when she zooms through the trails. And her favorite dress from Mom, perfect for snowboarding down snowy hills.

During the day, Sage wears her dresses on adventures big and small. But at night, when the world feels quiet and still, she puts on each dress and thinks of the family members who gave it to her.

Full of fun and heart, Sage and Her Seven Dresses is a sweet story about love, family, and the magic of family.

A hilarious alphabet adventure--and follow-up to How to Count to One--

You know your ABCs, right? GREAT! A is for apple, B is for ball, C is for castle . . . you get it. But is it really that easy? What if D is for dog, but that dog in the picture is actually a wolf in disguise? And that wolf starts chasing you through all the other letters? Get ready to learn your ABCs like never before as you race through the alphabet and try to outsmart that dangerous wolf. How to Learn Your ABCs has arrived just in time to teach graduates of How to Count to One: (And Don't Even THINK About Bigger Numbers!) that letters are just as sneaky as numbers . . . and absolutely cannot be trusted!

Features a free "Stories Aloud" audiobook--just scan the QR code on the cover and follow along!

When Grandad's stories fade, Alia feels lost--until the Bookship whisks her away on a magical journey. Through jungles and stars, she discovers that stories never truly disappear. They live on when shared, bringing light, love, and adventure to all who listen.

A touching and heartfelt story by award-winning author Hiba Noor Khan, enchantingly illustrated by Julian Ariza.

A playful and educational ABC board book that takes toddlers on an alphabet adventure through America's national parks

• Features 27 national parks
• Includes fun facts for each park
• Complements D'Angelo's National Parks A to Z for older children

National Parks ABC! is a lively and engaging board book that introduces babies and toddlers to the wonders of America's national parks through fun, action-packed adventures. From Acadia to Zion, young readers will explore 26 parks across the country with the help of cheerful animal characters and Owl the park ranger, who guides the way with curiosity and excitement.

Created by bestselling author-illustrator Gus D'Angelo, this storytime favorite uses playful, alliterative lines and vibrant illustrations to encourage movement and outdoor play. With simple action statements like "Jackrabbit jumps at Joshua Tree!" and "Mole marches into Mammoth Cave!," kids are invited to imagine, move, and explore alongside the characters.

The book also gently introduces important themes of teamwork, science, friendship, and park preservation, making it both educational and entertaining. Perfect for families who love nature and adventure, National Parks ABC! is a joyful gateway to the outdoors and a celebration of the beauty and wonder of our public lands.

A sound-inspired scavenger hunt and fast-paced mystery about family and friendships lost and found.

"A harmonious blend of STEM intrigue and heartfelt emotion that emphasizes listening closely to what really matters." --Kirkus

Felix used to love summer vacation, when his family would trade the bustling noise of New York City for the small-town quiet of Blissfield, Massachusetts. But vacation hasn't been the same since his big brother left home, and Felix is sure this summer is going to be the worst yet. Then he finds a mysterious box with the words OPEN ME written on the outside. Inside, there's an audio recorder, headphones, and a list of timecodes. What does it mean?

Felix and his offbeat neighbor, Marigold, follow a string of clues through town. But as the hunt builds to a crescendo, Felix begins to wonder about the identity of the anony­mous puzzle-maker behind their adventure.

This delightfully harmonious mother-son collabora­tion from bestselling author Meg Wolitzer and sound editor and music producer Charlie Panek will change the way you listen to the world