Collection: Children

Now available as a scrumptious cupcake-shaped board book from bestselling author Joyce Wan, little ones will love this yummy story filled with delicious terms of endearment.

You are my cupcake.

My sticky little gumdrop.

This bite-sized board book is an ode to all the unconditional love that parents have for their little ones. From sweet pea to peanut, this adorable story is filled with warm terms of endearment that will fill little hearts with happiness and love.

With glitter on the cover and chunky pages perfect for chubby little hands, this sweet shaped board book is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, and more!

Award-winning Ojibwe author and poet Marcie R. Rendon tells a tale based on a true story about a wild bison known as Napesni.

A beautiful picture book set in the Plains and perfect for 3-to-7-year-olds who love animals and are looking for stories with a theme of home.

Napesni likes to stamp his hooves and sniff and snort in the dry dust of Cheyenne River Reservation. That all changes, though, when ranchers capture him and bring him to Minnesota instead. Sad, lonely, and homesick, Napesni searches for his family and home in this adventurous story.

Once safely located and protected, Napesni finds a new home through the Red Lake Reservation Buffalo Herd, an organization with the ultimate goal of restoring bison to their previous numbers.

Napesni Renegade introduces a story based on true events to young readers in this lyrical and gorgeously illustrated picture book.

A stark reminder of the ongoing impact of European settlement in the western United States. Animal populations have been negatively impacted for decades, and these herds continue to be key to the survival of Native populations both spiritually and physically today.

From the bestselling author of Sometimes I'm Bombaloo comes another sweet and heartwarming tale about dealing with BIG feelings!

Katie Honors is a really sweet kid. She has a smile for everyone, almost all the time. She can clean right up and say goodbye at a playdate when her mom says so. But sometimes Katie isn't ready to finish playing and doesn't feel sweet at all. When this happens, she becomes Stinkeroo! She slams the door shut and hides in the curtain. Her emotions feel uncontrollable until they EXPLODE... and Katie Honors is back to herself again. But her friend, James, assures Katie that sometimes he's Stinkeroo, too, and she is not alone in her feelings.

Rachel Vail and Hyewon Yum have teamed up once again for Sometimes I'm Stinkeroo to show that even the sweetest kids can have a tantrum with unexpected consequences and that it's always possible to make amends.

Celebrate fathers and all the wonderful ways they inspire and provide support with this heartfelt board book--a perfect gift year-round.

The world's best dad is there at every high and low.

Sweet messages pair perfectly with adorable art and stunning pop-ups in this fun read-aloud. Little ones will love sharing this book with their fathers to celebrate Father's Day, birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions.

Full of dark humor and clever word play, little ones will love this Hansel & Gretel-inspired Halloween story about a sneaky witch who lures a group of children to her house. Are the kids in for a pleasant visit . . . or are they in danger of getting eaten!

Get ready for the spookiest time of the year with this Halloween story about a friendly yet sneaky witch who lures a group of children to her house. The witch's verbal gaffes keep the kids guessing at every turn. Does this witch have their best interests at heart--or are they the meal?

Celebrate diversity and be the best you in this deluxe edition of the bestselling picture book Just One You!, the perfect graduation gift! PLUS includes 80+ fun stickers!

Join your favorite Sesame Street friends as they celebrate all of the spectacular reasons you're one of a kind and how those differences make the world a more beautiful place in this special, expanded edition of Just One You!. This inclusive, multicultural book for children features all new characters from Sesame Workshop's international shows that have never before been featured in U.S. books. Filled with fun illustrations and inspiring text, this sweet picture book reminds children that what makes them unique makes them great!

The perfect gift for boys and girls for graduation, birthdays, or whenever they need a little encouragement, this joyful diversity book for kids helps children value the remarkable beauty of differences, inspiring them to always be themselves. Also includes more than 80 bonus stickers in the back of beloved Sesame friends for children to enjoy and decorate!

This is a story that's all about you,

And all the spectacular things that you do!

Everyone's extraordinary, and you'll see that it's true--

That our differences make the world wonderful, too!

The Bad Seed meets The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors in a pasta-tively hilarious story about the most enduring friendship of all time: Mac & Cheese!

The first book from the brand new and pun-tastic Delicious Duos series, Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story explores the heartfelt and hilarious story behind the iconic pair!

Mac was a friendly Noodle from Pastaland and rubbed elbows with everyone. But he didn't have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. So one day, he packs up and goes on an epic journey that takes him across the Sea of Snacks, to the Isle of Candy, through the Desert of Dessert, and beyond Mount Cheddar, until he finds himself in... Quesoland.

In Quesoland, Cheese was king. And while he could be a real crowd-pleaser, he didn't have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. When a mysterious and hilarious newcomer from Pastaland arrives, Cheese wonders if Mac might be who he was looking for all this time.

Join Mac and Cheese in their search for true friendship, told through Michael Benner's hilarious, heartwarming text, and Alison Hawkins' endearing, delightful visuals! Perfect for the youngest readers, this funny and sweet read-aloud will ensure a goud-a time!

Keep an eye out for the next Delicious Duo: Milk & Cookies out in Summer 2027!

A 2026 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

The snarky humor of The Day the Crayons Quit meets the sweet, earnestness of Can I Be Your Dog?, in this epistolary picture book about a forgotten Panda stuffy!

Meet Panda: she's grumpy, she's snarky, she's a ball of mischief, and... she's been abandoned in the BABY'S room! Follow along as cheeky Panda the stuffy writes letters to Benny, her owner and the big brother, pleading to be rescued from the drooly, boring, (...and kinda cute?) baby.

Librarian and educator Elaine Su's debut picture book tells the story of a snarky, witty Panda who is eager to get back to her owner, Benny, but finds herself begrudingly warming up to the drooly and excitable Baby. Award-winning illustrator, Charlene Chua's irresistibly cute art and clever background details are sure to make every reread feel new! Perfect for little siblings, big siblings, and clever pandas.

A walk in the woods is a good opportunity to observe and marvel. Minino is a playful cat that looks at the world with curiosity. Are you with him? A book with mobile mechanisms that reveals the magic of small moments.

A rollicking, rhyming tale of a unicorn with a candy corn horn who surprises her monster neighbors on Halloween night!

Come October moonlit nights,

Ghastly Falls was full of frights.

Sneaky monsters, gnarly beasts

loved their tricks but hated treats.

Enter Candi the Candicorn! A unicorn with a candy corn horn who is eager to share goodies, knits, charms, and sweets with her new monster neighbors in Ghastly Falls. But when she changes things a little too fast, Candi is banished by her neighbors. Will Candi quietly take her leave and go? NO! Candi is a candicorn and if you dare cross her, you'll meet spice!

A delicious mix of tricks and treats, this adorable Halloween book teaches the importance of friendship and forgiveness. Robyn Wall's bouncy read-aloud text and Joelle Murray's candy-colored visual feast come together to make a new Halloween classic!

This is the backplate from which sound unfurls,
Under the f-holes carved into curls,
It rests near my chest,
Cuddled close to my chin.
My vibrant and fine violin.

Explore the parts and the process of playing a violin through the eyes of a young musician as he watches his grandfather handcraft a violin for him to learn and play. Readers can share in the musician's joy in hearing the beautiful ZING and ZUM of his violin as he discovers the rewards of patience, practice and the art of making music with others. Using the same lyrical writing and cumulative structure found in their first picture book together, My Piano, author Jen Fier Jasinski and illustrator Antia Bagdi introduce a new magical story that honors the tradition of making violins and adding your own note to the musical universe.

Packed with vibrant illustrations, relevant backmatter, diagrams and definitions of each part of the violin, and the magic of being part of a musical group, this picture book will have readers everywhere applauding and asking for an encore. This is a great addition for any library, music and performing arts learning center, or home bookshelf!

An interactive celebration of toddlers' curiosity and independence with playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures. Written and designed with the pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic.

Let's Explore! is a delightful journey through the world of toddler discovery, designed for children ages 12 to 18 months. Co-written by Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this board book is designed to support both toddlers and their grownups through relatable scenes and gentle guidance.

Whether it's climbing onto a chair at the doctor's office, pointing to body parts, or choosing a sticker for being brave, each page encourages exploration, confidence, and connection. With simple language and colorful illustrations, Let's Explore! helps caregivers recognize and celebrate key developmental milestones in a toddler's everyday world.

• Milestones featured in the book include:
• Climbing onto furniture
• Pointing to objects
• Recognizing names of familiar body parts
• Exploring objects in different ways (shaking, banging, throwing, dropping)
• Pushing and pulling objects using hands
• Using simple words such as "uh-oh" and "mama"

Expert insights gently guide parents while celebrating each child's unique pace of growth.

Backed by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

Before the birds begin to sing or the sun makes plans to rise, Book Woman mounts her surefooted mule to traverse the rugged Appalachian terrain and deliver books to isolated mountain readers.

She carries something for everyone--books and pamphlets, magazines, and scrapbooks. Old and young eagerly await her visit. Blowing blizzards, swelling streams and slippery slopes can't keep the faithful Book Woman from her route. She knows she carries more than just books - she bears words to bring the world to readers in these mountains.

A tale of courage, commitment and the transformative power of stories, Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story is a compelling tribute to the brave women who served the people of the Appalachian mountains during the Great Depression. Written by Caroline Starr Rose and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, this picture book will capture young readers with its lyrical text, substantial back matter, and gorgeous illustrations.

Finley, the beloved "moose on the caboose," is back in this hilarious and heartfelt sequel full of fun and high fashion!

Finley wants nothing more than to attend Fashion Week in Paris. He dreams of the sights, the sounds, the smells, and the perfect suit! But when Finley arrives in the City of Love, the most famous designers refuse to work with a moose. Although feeling defeated, Finley never forgets who he truly is - a very friendly moose, and a helpful one, too! When Finley sees an accident in the making, he races to the rescue. His kindness and quick thinking help him make a new friend ... and find his perfect color!

From the award-winning team of Candace Spizzirri and Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, Finley's quest for the perfect suit is perfect for kids ages 3-7 and sure to be a favorite for animal and fashion lovers everywhere.

An interactive celebration of toddlers' growing social and communication skills with playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures. Written and designed with the pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic.

Let's Talk! is a vibrant celebration of the social and language milestones toddlers experience between 18 and 24 months. Co-created with Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this interactive board book is designed to support both toddlers and their grownups. Through colorful scenes and relatable moments--like stacking blocks, playing pretend, and learning to take turns--this book encourages early conversations, emotional expression, and social connection. With simple phrases and familiar routines, Let's Talk! helps kids reach key developmental milestones, while having fun along the way.

Milestones featured in the book include:

• Using simple phrases
• Using two- to four-word sentences
• Recognizing names of parts of the body
• Recognizing names of familiar people and objects
• Learning to take turns
• Playing socially with other children
• Showing a preference for certain people and toys
• Walking alone
• Singing and dancing

Expert insights gently guide parents while celebrating each child's unique pace of growth.

Backed by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

A celebration of baby's first-year milestones with playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures. Written and designed with the pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic.

Let's Move! is a joyful celebration of the incredible growth that happens in a baby's first year. Co-written by Mayo Clinic pediatrician Dr. Angela Mattke, this interactive board book is designed to support both babies and their grownups. With fun interactive features, each page encourages movement, exploration, and bonding--while gently guiding parents through key developmental milestones from 6 to 12 months.

Milestones featured in the book include:

• Smiling at the sound of a familiar voice
• Using simple signs (e.g., "milk," "all done")
• Playing peek-a-boo
• Crawling
• Pulling to stand
• Using a pincer grip
• Engaging in social play
• Expressing with exclamations like "uh-oh!"

Let's Move! highlights the wonder of early childhood development in a reassuring, joyful way. Expert insights help caregivers understand what to expect, while also emphasizing that every child grows at their own pace--and that's something to celebrate.

Backed by trusted Mayo Clinic expertise, the Healthy Milestones series combines playful sliders, lift-the-flaps, and touch-and-feel textures to support early learning and connection. These interactive board books turn everyday moments into opportunities for exploration, language, movement, and bonding between little ones and their grownups.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.