Collection: Children

When Felix and Spike find a spooky house made of black stone and covered in ivy, with tall towers climbing high, they wonder . . .

Does a witch live here?

Felix has read every witchy book in the library, knows everything there is to know about witches, and always carries a book with him, just in case.

Bats in every corner? Check. Croaking toads? Check. Ravens cawing and black cats prowling? Check and check. Felix knows a witch must live here! Spike, though, isn't too sure.

Join these curious friends on a magical adventure filled with clues and seek-and-finds to discover if it's true that "A witch lives here!"

A whimsical picture book about a mysterious house in the woods full of black cats and flying brooms, and a child and dog who follow the clues to determine if a witch indeed lives there. For fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and How to Catch a Witch.

Hold onto your socks or you'll laugh them right off! From dinosaurs to pirate humor to animal jokes, this kooky collection will keep readers giggling. Humorous content in an accessible format will attract and engage reluctant and striving readers.

A gorgeous picture book about the influential American painter Bob Ross and his timeless words of wisdom, by award-winning creators Richard Ho and Daniel Miyares.

A blank canvas is your world. A limitless sky. A new horizon. You are the creator, adding blotches of blue and circular strokes of white.

You might not like it at first. You might call it a mistake. But there are no mistakes...only happy accidents. For you are experiencing the joys of painting.

You Can Move Mountains is a touching picture book biography about the American artist and icon Bob Ross, the joys of painting and creativity, and the life lessons we can learn from a blank canvas.

This warm, beautiful picture book follows Lilly and her grandfather as they establish a new autumnal tradition with an old family recipe.

This year, Lao Ye wants to throw a big neighborhood Halloween party and Lilly's excited to help, but she's a little worried about Lao Ye's family recipes. What if the neighbors don't like their special foods?

Told with engaging prose and brought to life with vibrant art, The Great Pumpkin Pancake Party is a joyful ode to family, food, and the power of community.

A recipe for Lao Ye's pumpkin pancakes is included!

Quilly is a porcupine with a prickly problem. He pokes, pops, and pierces everything in sight! His friend's birthday party was a catastrophe. Games on the playground were a fiasco. Don't even ask what happened during show and tell.

Poor Quilly can't seem to do anything right! As his first Animal Scout camping trip draws near, he quivers with excitement to use his new tent, sleeping bag, and canteen, but he's also afraid. Will this camping trip be a total disaster, too?

"The world is big, bright and new. Unplugged me, unplugged you." Children learn best through real experiences, real people, and and exploring the real world. Baby Unplugged is a re-introduction to this popular, award-winning series written by a pediatrician, which celebrates alternatives to digital media use (screen time) in a loving, empowering way. It is targeted to parents of infants and toddlers, who are especially at-risk of adverse effects, a major public health issue., and with whom screen use is high and rising.

Turn everyday worries into confidence! First introduced in The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, Willa Whale is the star of her own spin-off series, inspired by the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books.

Willa Whale is worried,
And she isn't having fun.
"Halloween is scary!
I wish this day were done!"

She's overwhelmed and anxious
In the loud, spooky scene.
Can Willa find a way
To have a better Halloween?

Swim along with Willa Whale as she explores strategies and makes a Halloween plan that works for her. She might just discover that there's room for every one of us in every celebration!

There are more Pout-Pout Fish and Worry-Worry Whale books in the sea:
The Pout-Pout Fish
The Pout-Pout Fish In the Big-Big Deep
The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School
The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish
The Pout-Pout Fish, Far, Far From Home
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Can't-Sleep Blues
The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up the Ocean
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad Day
The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale
The Worry-Worry Whale and the Classroom Jitters
The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes

Growl, hoot, and howl into a spook-tacular Halloween adventure with Brown Bear and his friends! This enchanting interactive board book, from the beloved World of Eric Carle, is the perfect treat for curious toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0-3) eager to explore the magic of Halloween night.

What Makes This Book Special?

Under the glowing moonlight, little readers will discover the magical sounds and sights of Halloween. Featuring novelty sliders on each spread, animals come to life, inviting tiny hands to interact and curious minds to explore. The iconic and playful art of Eric Carle invites children to immerse themselves in a night filled with tricks, treats, and a chorus of Halloween fun. This sturdy board book is designed for durability, perfect for repeated reads and active play.

Why Parents and Caregivers Will Love It:

-Interactive Fun: Engage little ones with easy-to-use sliders that bring characters to life and develop fine motor skills.

-Iconic Artwork: Features Eric Carle's instantly recognizable and celebrated illustrations, a favorite for generations.

-Gentle Halloween Theme: Introduces Halloween in a playful and non-scary way, focusing on sounds and sights.

-Perfect for Little Hands: Durable board book format is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.

-The Ideal Gift: A great gift for Halloween, fall celebrations, or any time a child wants a delightful, interactive story.

Join Brown Bear and friends for a chorus of Halloween joy that will delight young readers all season long!

Also from the World of Eric Carle:

-Baby Bear's Busy Day
-Bear Hugs! From Brown Bear and Friends
-Brown Bear's Little Book of Thanks
-Baby Bear's Time to Grow
-Brown Bear and Friends ABC
-Brown Bear and Friends 123
-Brown Bear and Friends Colors
-Brown Bear and Friends Shapes

The evergreen tree is a symbol for hope and healing for people all around the world. This beautifully illustrated book combines modern day and ancient settings to tell the story of why the evergreen tree is so special.

While out picking evergreen needles, 9-year-old Zoey's grandmother tells her the story of Bear Heart, a man who lived long ago. A beloved member of his community, Bear Heart was known for his kindness and generosity.

As he grew old, he worried about his people. He asked the Great Spirit to help his people even after he was gone. The Great Spirit turned Bear Heart into an evergreen tree, so that he would stay green and vibrant all year long. His people gathered around him and shared laughter and stories. To this day, they communicate their prayers and hopes by burning the needles of the evergreen tree.

Born skeptic Lilac Black does not believe in ghosts--until she is thrust into the secret world of seers and spirits at the Spindlewood School. Perfect for fans of The Clackity and The Swifts.

Lilac Black knows the séances her uncle runs for a living aren't real. So when she pretends to talk to a spirit to get him out of a tight spot, she expects a scolding, not a celebration. She certainly doesn't expect an invitation to her uncles' alma mater, the top-secret Spindlewood School of Seeing.

Irresistibly curious, Lilac decides to attend. But as the only Unseeing student at a boarding school full of Seers, she has to bluff her way through classes and act afraid of spirits everyone else can See. Making new friends, like the intriguing Emmanuelle, only complicates Lilac's web of lies. And as if her big deception wasn't enough, something is very wrong on campus.

Spirits send cryptic messages warning of danger, and every ghost on the island seems drawn to a hidden door deep in the library basement. A being is waiting down there...something none of the adults dare to talk about. Lilac and her friend Emmanuelle must use all their powers--or at least their wits and courage--to save Spindlewood from a terrifying fate.

"A gift!" --#1 New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds

"Absolutely vibrating with energy and heart . . . a masterful middle-grade novel." --Newbery Honoree Jasmine Warga

Shake's dream of making the varsity basketball team is in peril when he gets injured. Can he rebound and make his way back onto the court--and back to feeling like himself? For fans of Kwame Alexander and Jason Reynolds.

Beautifully designed with illustrations.

Malik Page--though unless you're his mama, call him "Shake"--dreams of making the Marshall Grove varsity basketball squad as an eighth grader. Then he'll be on his way to joining the ranks of Chicago legends like his pops and late Uncle Kenny. But when Shake fractures his ankle in a championship game, he's sidelined for the first time since his first dribble.

As his world is turned upside down, Shake feels like there's ginger ale bubbling in his chest and sweat slicking on his palms. With a best friend who's getting more distant by the day, a growing silence between him and his dad, and varsity tryouts fast approaching, Shake will have to cross up every obstacle to find a way back onto the court--and back to being himself. Thankfully in Marshall Grove, the sky is always full of hope.

Perfect for readers who love:
● Sports Stories (though non-sports fans, you'll love this one too!)
● Short, Quick Reads
● Hopeful Depictions of Anxiety and Mental Health
● A Main Character Who Exudes Swagger
● Humor and Heart

"Readers, make permanent room on your shelves--and in your hearts-- for this witty and poignant novel." --National Book Award winner Elizabeth Acevedo

"Stunning. This book is powerful." --Newbery Medalist Tae Keller

"Witty, electric and profound, Randall's verse dribbles, twists and weaves highlighting the complicated inner world of a middle-school boy with nuance and care." --National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride

Rev up your engines for a farmyard adventure with tractors and their doggy drivers! This picture book on oversized card stock is tailor-made for little readers and a perfect gift for vehicle-loving kids and new parents. Perfect for fans of Tractor Mac, Little Excavator, and Good Night, Good Night Construction Site.

From sunrise to sunset, the tractors and their doggy drivers are always on the go! Whether they're spreading muck, sowing seeds, or harvesting their crops, two tractors work side by side to get the job done. They'll encounter deep mud, stormy weather and mischievous farm animals-but don't worry, these tractors know exactly what to do!

Pick this up if you love:
● books about farm animals
● rhyming readalouds
● books that teach kids about vehicles
● books about adorable dogs
● gift-y books perfect for baby showers

From bestselling author/illustrator Stephen Savage comes a delightful picture book about a large truck doing an equally big job, perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site.

The wide load is longer, taller, and heavier than most loads. What is it? Where is it going?

Will the big red truck that's carrying it make it across the intersection, through the tunnel, and up the mountain? Will it make it to its destination all in one piece?

Find out in this delightful picture book about a mammoth truck and its epic journey!

Bestselling creator Stephen Savage's Wide Load on the Road is a satisfying read from start to finish, perfect for little fans of BIG vehicles.

"This is one of those beautifully designed books that doesn't fit on regular bookshelves. No matter. Open the tall, narrow hardback cover, and you will find six fold-out sections celebrating the special ways six different species move -- and what humankind can learn from each of them."
- The Times

Filled with luminous and captivating illustrations, this fascinating book introduces young readers to the astonishing ways animals travel, communicate, and survive together.

Endlessly engaging and informative, this book reveals the rhythms of collective movement in the natural world--choreographies that help animals travel, communicate, and survive together.

Núria Solsona's vibrant artwork captures geese flying in energy-saving V-formations, starlings shifting shape in midair to confuse predators, and sardines swimming in dense, synchronized spirals.
Readers will learn how:

• Bees vibrate and dance to share information.
• Ant colonies join together to build bridges.
• Penguins form rhythmic chains in their icy environment.

Alongside vivid depictions of these instinctive patterns, the book offers fascinating insights into the subtle, interconnected systems that shape animal life.

Perfect for curious readers and keen observers, this is a celebration of movement, cooperation, and the profound intelligence of the natural world--a reminder that even the smallest creature plays a part in nature's grand and intricate choreography.

This delightful and engaging introduction to the history of art for children features intricate illustrations with hidden details.

Children love to pore over detailed illustrations, especially when they contain hidden elements for them to find. This endlessly entertaining book opens up entire historic periods to young readers in double page spreads that are teeming with life and meticulously drawn to teach them about artistic traditions.

• Each spread represents a moment in history, capturing how art was integrated into daily life and illustrating contemporary styles, tools, and mediums.
• Children will learn about cave paintings and what humans used for light and why they painted so many animals and hunting scenes.
• They'll find themselves in Ancient Greece, where deities watch over a busy marketplace in front of the Parthenon.
• A cross-section of a medieval monastery, Leonardo's workshop, and a collection of 19th century artists painting in nature are just a few more of the examples, which take readers through to the present day.

Featuring additional information including facts and anecdotes that enhance the experience of learning, a book to turn to again and again, Where's the Artist? provides an ingenious and beautifully executed tutorial on art history that will captivate children of any age.

A monster mender works hard to heal all wounds, but struggles to help a sea serpent who just seems ... sad.

Dot is a monster healer. She treats bruises and burns and sore throats and sniffles for all sorts of creatures -- dragons, krakens and gryphons included. But when Sea Serpent comes to see her because he's feeling sad, Dot is stumped! She goes looking for the rarest ingredients to make something to get rid of Sea Serpent's sad, but the potions and salves don't help, and Sea Serpent doesn't seem too keen on trying any more exotic teas.

Dot is worried that she'll never be able to help Sea Serpent feel better. Lately, all she's brought Sea Serpent has been her own company, and not-at-all-special tea. Does this mean she isn't a very good monster mender, after all? When Sea Serpent comes to her with an unexpected revelation, Dot learns the healing power of being a true friend.

A gentle (and fantastical!) tale of what it means to support a friend struggling with their mental health, from the award-winning author of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress and Violet Shrink.

Key Text Features

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Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1

With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4

Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6

With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7

With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2

Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3

Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4

Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7

Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.