Collection: Children

A wickedly entertaining supernatural story about three siblings finding their way in the world as ghosts from the bestselling author of the Ivy and Bean series, Annie Barrows.

Everyone at the Ghost Guild knows how the afterlife is supposed to work. But something is amiss with the case of three siblings - Genie, Fenella, and Tillotson Maconochie - who are beginning their journey as ghosts in a highly irregular way. They haven't even been issued their copy of the Ghostology, which would have helped them know how to stay out of trouble. It's no wonder that they fall prey to the infamous swindler Serena Aster, and end up trapped in her mansion to do her evil bidding for eternity. When they discover that a young orphan is trapped with them, their desire to break free and find their greater ghostly purpose takes on new urgency.

In this page-turning, beautifully illustrated yarn, perfect for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events and The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science readers will discover that at the end of their lives, the Maconochie siblings' remarkable story is only just beginning.

The next adventure in the fun and funny early chapter book series about two small sisters with very big imaginations--from the beloved creators of the New York Times bestselling Ivy + Bean, Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall.

There is the whole world, and in it, there's a city, and in that city, there's a house, and in that house lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. But the house is very old, so they are not the only children who have ever lived in it. One surprising day, they discover that there was another girl, maybe named Ziamara, who not only lived in their house, but wrote on the wall and left secret presents for Stella and Marigold. Inspired by this hero from the past, Stella and Marigold make great plans for the future.

With lots of adventure, a dynamic relationship, and colorful pictures, this series is perfect for emerging readers. This unlikely duo will have readers LOL-ing!

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: Stella & Marigold, a USA Today and National Indie bestseller, shined with critics, receiving four starred reviews! Kirkus Reviews raved, "All the heart. None of the pablum. Sisterhood at its finest and freshest."

BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of The Magic Half and the bestselling The Best of Iggy series. Sophie Blackall is the award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winners Finding Winnie and Hello Lighthouse. Together, they are the dynamic duo behind the Ivy + Bean series.

STRONG RELATIONSHIP: This series positively depicts the ups and downs of sisterhood and will also resonate with any fan of general friendship duos.

WONDERFUL GIFT: Sophie Blackall's full-color illustrations are both gorgeous and hilarious, making this book a gift joyfully given and very happily received.

Perfect for:

• Independent readers age 6-9
• Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter books
• Gift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart
• Readers who love such bestselling book series as Ivy + Bean, Junie B. Jones, Beezus and Ramona, Dory Fantasmagory, and Princess in Black
  

From Saturday Night Live legend Kate McKinnon comes the highly anticipated third book in her #1 New York Times bestselling series about mad science, three peculiar sisters, and the mysterious Millicent Quibb!

The Porch sisters are going on a trip--this time, to the beautiful almost-French city of ParisToo.

Between baguettes, berets, and one very big bug--what could go wrong?

Everything, of course. You see, there's just one problem with ParisToo: it's where the evil KRA is planning to execute their most dastardly plan yet!

It's up to Gertrude, Eugenia, Dee-Dee, and their dear mentor Millicent Quibb, to stop those nefarious mad scientists from taking over the world. Though coming up with a plan is easier said than done when danger--like a tree that throws coconuts, a suspicious pile of sausage, or a glaring aunt--lurks around every corner.
If Millicent Quibb and the sisters Porch are going to defeat the KRA once and for all, they'll need to uncover long buried secrets (including some that might just change everything...) and tap into the world of mad science like they never have before.

At any and all costs, the KRA MUST! BE! STOPPED!

Don't miss books 1 and 2:
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science
Secrets of the Purple Pearl

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Grace Lin comes a gorgeous picture book about a community coming together to build something beautiful.

When a small stone Buddha falls off a cyclist's wagon, he lands in a neglected part of a busy city street. People often throw trash here, turning this part of the city into a rather unpleasant sight. But as passersby begin to notice the little stone Buddha, they start to wonder: what if we each made a small change that brightened this shared part of our community?

Inspired by a true story, The Little Stone Buddha shows us how a small action--or, in this case, a small Buddha--can change a moment, which can change a decision, which can change the spirit, which can, in the end, change everything.

This nonfiction picture book for young readers ages 7-10 reveals the true story of General George Washington's brave decision to inoculate his troops against smallpox during the American Revolution.

1775

General George Washington and his ragtag army are preparing to battle the powerful British military when the first attack comes-- from an enemy that is invisible and deadly--smallpox!

The disease wreaks havoc on his troops, foils his plans, and threatens to extinguish hope for independence. Desperate to get smallpox under control, Washington faces an agonizing decision--one that could either destroy his army or save it. He knew what he had to do, but how? The fate of a nation was on the line. Here is a new look at a founding father that uniquely shows why vaccines remain important today.

Scritch! Scratch! What was that? This Halloween, give readers a "safe scare" with a rhyming picture book about a group of kids outrunning a witch's itchy spell, perfect for little ones looking for a dose of extra-eerie fun!

Scritch! Scratch!
What was that?
The witch!
She's in the pumpkin patch!

In the sky, through the pumpkin patch, between the trees...the kids in this story have to be crafty if they want to avoid the witch and her spell! But she is determined to keep them on their toes with a few tricks up her sleeve...

Delightfully eccentric illustrations and silly-scary rhymes make for a fresh take on the traditional Halloween story in this picture book from Teri Sloat.

In an adventure from the creator of Judy Moody, a girl meets a fairy that looks just like her--a discovery sure to enchant every reader who believes that magic awaits on the other side of the door.

Hic! Eliza has a bad case of the hiccups. According to her neighbor Mr. McQuestion, that might mean that elves are trying to get her attention. It might mean that they need her elph. Help, that is! So through the tiny fairy door Eliza and Haiku, her dragonfly familiar, tumble--straight into another adventure on the Other Side. First, they meet Eliza's fairy double?a mini version of Eliza but one who is wearing funny clothes and a funny hat and acting, well, funny. Then they meet the other elves of Elfindor, who claim that Eliza's double is not her true double but an imposter. Who should they believe? Shape-shifting, stolen identities, and mirror images are all part of a mixed-up brew that has Eliza wondering, Who is what, and what is who?

Will Grim find his way home? Discover the magic of Svalbard in this heartwarming Arctic adventure from New York Times bestselling author Cecilia Blomdahl.

As the last glimmers of light fade from the snow-covered peaks and Polar Night arrives, Grim the Finnish Lapphund finds himself lost in the vast Arctic. On this unexpected journey, he encounters mischievous arctic foxes, reindeer huddled in the snow, and bright-white beluga whales rising from the fjord. But danger lingers too--is that a polar bear in the distance...or just its tracks?

Beneath a sky filled with stars and shimmering northern lights, Grim finds the courage to keep moving forward. To make his way home--and back to Cecilia--he must face his fears and follow his heart through the darkness.

A timeless tale of bravery, wonder, and resilience, brought to life with illustrations by Suzie Mason, The Polar Night Adventure is a contemporary classic for kids everywhere.

Best-selling author Eoin Colfer and award-winning illustrator P.J. Lynch deliver a beautifully rendered, original myth about a shapeshifting witch who must save the love of her life and defend her magical woodland home from a cunning enemy.

In the heart of an ancient forest, three fairy witches guard the Creedon Stone, the source of all magic. Crow-like Scrawb leads the birds, and sharp-toothed Hackle the wolves. The youngest witch, Deerheart, who can shapeshift into a speckled red deer, has been charged with killing dangerous humans. She has never seen a human--until she sets eyes on young Halvar and can't look away. Love sparks between the two, interfering with Deerheart's duty to eliminate humans to protect the forest. When Lord Vollug's shadowy plans come to light, their love is imperiled, along with the entire Creedon Wood. Now Deerheart must discover fierce inner strength if she is to save her love and her home. Eoin Colfer's narrative, shimmering with witch power and a reverence for the forest and its inhabitants, together with P.J. Lynch's inviting illustrations, bring to life this brand-new story that is as mythical and spellbinding as a centuries-old legend.

Stranger Things meets Twilight in this haunting gothic romance! A teen girl is swept into an opulent world of love, lies, and ghosts after she moves in with the wealthy, mysterious family she never knew she had. Book One in the Grove Hollow series, this is an 80s dark academia-tinged tale full of fated love, a cursed amulet, and twisted family secrets.

The year is 1985, and seventeen-year-old Jade Whitney is about to discover that her family holds a dark secret that will change her life forever. Sent to live with her great-aunt Ruth, Jade moves into Blythe House, her family's sprawling, gilded mansion--but picturesque Grove Hollow, New York, is anything but welcoming.

At Jade's new private school she's shunned by everyone except the Misfits, the school's outcasts, who spend their weekends exploring abandoned haunted mansions and listening to The Cure. But Jade's eye keeps wandering back to Brad, the charming, handsome rugby captain--and the only other kid at school to welcome her.

Everything changes when Jade finds a cursed locket in a derelict estate. The locket is connected to a Victorian ghost named William, who desperately needs Jade's help, and who Jade feels an undeniable attraction to. The closer they grow, the more urgent it becomes for Jade to decide where her heart truly lies--and if she's willing to let Will go.

A stray, lonely puppy finds himself on a life-changing adventure aboard Santa's sleigh, dreaming of the greatest gift of all: a loving home.

All alone on a cold winter's night, an exhausted puppy shelters himself from the falling snow . . . only to awaken and find himself flying high above the clouds in Santa's sleigh! It's Christmas Eve, and around the world the puppy encounters families that are safe and warm at home. "If I had a home, how happy I'd be," the puppy says with a sigh. "Somewhere to belong, with love around me." It's only when Santa discovers the secret stowaway the puppy learns how transformative it can be to experience kindness, an open heart, and a real home--at last.

Gidget and Galley Go Over Grief Mountain is a heartwarming children's grief book that follows two lovable dogs-Gidget, a gentle therapy wiener dog, and Galley, her energetic schnauzer best friend-as they learn to cope with the loss of their beloved Granny. Set against the serene beauty of the San Juan Islands, this comforting animal story helps young readers understand that grief is something all families face-and that no one has to go through it alone.

When Granny passes away, Gidget and Galley are overwhelmed by sadness, anger, and confusion. To help them heal, their owners, Walker and Daniela, guide them on a symbolic hike up Grief Mountain, where seven trailheads represent the emotional challenges of loss-denial, anger, searching, sadness, acceptance, new patterns, and moving forward. Along the trail, the dogs learn practical coping tools: making art, talking about their feelings, deep breathing, journaling, sticking to routines, embracing new traditions, and cherishing good memories.

This gentle, faith-inspired children's story offers emotional resilience for children and families while providing clear, relatable metaphors for understanding grief. Through Gidget and Galley's journey, young readers discover that healing doesn't mean forgetting-rather, it means finding new ways to love, remember, and keep moving forward.

Perfect for families, counselors, teachers, and anyone supporting a child through loss, Gidget and Galley Go Over Grief Mountain is a comforting read-aloud for grieving kids, filled with warmth, hope, and tools that readers can carry with them long after the last page.

Tess Makes an S is a story about a young girl in speech therapy. Tess has to work hard to best certain letters, especially the slippery, snake-like S. A story of social and emotional development and living with a disability, Tess's journey is long and full of obstacles, but she is fiercely determined.

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"An understated ode to an iconic Japanese cultural celebration, mindfulness, and the restorative power of the seasons."Kirkus Reviews

"Well suited to reading aloud, the concise text works well with the precise, delicate artwork, subtly encouraging viewers to slow down occasionally and enjoy fleeting moments of natural beauty." Booklist

When the Sakura Bloom by Nariso Togo sheds light on the cultural significance of cherry blossom season in Japan, and an insight into the unique mindset of its people. Through subtle text and gentle imagery readers will see the importance of slowing down to appreciate the moment. That comfort, not despair, can be found in the inevitable cycles of the seasons. How change can usher in opportunities and rejuvenation.

Moreover, When the Sakura Bloom is an understated illustration of the importance of celebrating the fleeting, delicate beauty of nature and the metaphor this represents for life itself.

A cheerful first look-and-point book about the summer. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Look! The plants are thirsty, butterflies are flying to the flowers, and Noa is playing in the little pool. What else do you see?

Nola is so excited. Today is Tuesday, and that means she gets to visit the kids at the children's hospital and make them feel better!

Nothing makes Nola the therapy dog happier than cheering up the patients at the children's hospital. She loves brightening the kids' day with cuddles and tail wags (and she especially loves the treats the hospital staff gives her at the front desk). But no matter how many rooms she visits, there are always children she can't reach. With the help of her cat companion, Biscuit, Nola hatches a big-hearted plan to make sure all the patients can get uplifting visits from furry friends--even the most unconventional kinds!