Collection: Children

A rollicking picture book biography about Charley Pride, the first Black country music superstar.

He was gonna ride the clouds outta Sledge, Mississippi,
with his rich, ringin' rhymes
and change the world one ditty, one ditty,
one ditty at a time.

Charley Pride was born with a honky-tonk mission: to bring all types of folks together through music! A multitalented singer, he played baseball in the Negro Leagues before exploding onto the country music scene. In the face of racism and segregation, he united diverse crowds throughout the 1960s and 70s and later became the first Black performer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

With expressive rhyming verse by debut children's book author Beatrice Winifred Iker and glowing illustrations by debut illustrator Miguelina Milien, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a figure who paved the way for many, from Tanner Adell, Darius Rucker, and Mickey Guyton to Shaboozey and Beyoncé.

Features illustrated backmatter with full biography of Charley Pride's life, archival interview excerpts, and author's note!

A mountain introduces itself to young visitors through all five senses in this vibrant watercolor book of seasons.

Meet the narrator of this book: the mountain. It's cold and windy up here, so you might want to shut your eyes; you don't need them to see the mountain best, anyway.

Stay with the mountain for all four seasons, and you can truly get to know it. See the mountain with your hands in the winter, digging in the snow. With your nose in the spring, breathing in the rain and mud. With your ears in the summer, when the birds caw caw and thunder booms, and in autumn, with your tongue, biting into sweet apples and earthy mushrooms.

Steven Weinberg brings his acclaimed watercolor painting together with his award-winning writing for children in this immersive, electric ode to the wild world.

A young girl learns that sometimes letting go is part of the journey when her family's surfboard creates memories with a new rider.

Lana's great-grandmother's surfboard hangs above the counter in the family surf shop. The board has carried many riders and held many stories, and Lana is eager for her chance to ride it.

Her mom and grandma say that she's not old enough to ride it by herself, but when a big swell comes in one afternoon, Lana can't resist. Lana waits for the perfect wave and then paddles hard, stands, and . . . crashes! When Lana washes up on shore, the board doesn't come with her.

When Lana admits what she's done, they say their goodbye to the family heirloom but hold tight to their memories. And their beloved board--aged by weather, use, and love--goes on to have new adventures, including finding a new rider.

Alice Feagan delivers a vibrantly illustrated story that reminds readers that sometimes our most treasured objects will find their way back to us in unexpected ways.

This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of North American spiders. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Field Guides is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

Help your preschooler learn their first words faster with this beautifully illustrated board book featuring 100+ foundational words for their favorite animals--designed by a licensed speech therapist to support early speech development.

Perfect for babies and toddlers, this engaging book introduces 100 foundational first words through charming watercolor illustrations of animals your child already loves.

Why Parents Love It:
- Builds early vocabulary for babies & toddlers
- Supports language development with functional, everyday animal words
- Designed for little hands with a durable, easy-to-hold board book format
- Created by a certified speech therapist for trusted learning

Explore a World of Animals:
Farm, jungle, ocean, forest, pets, bugs, and more--making it one of the most engaging animal books for boys and girls.

Interactive "Seek & Find" Learning:
A built-in seek-and-find activity turns reading into a fun game--helping toddlers stay engaged, recognize images, and reinforce new words through play.

Whether you're reading together or encouraging independent exploration, this book makes learning feel natural and fun.

Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, M.S., CCC-SLP, author of the best-selling series Our Little Adventures, this first words book features functional language and a timeless design that will look great in any baby or toddler's room. This first 100 animals book makes a thoughtful baby shower gift or first birthday gift for growing learners--perfect for any child beginning their language journey.

A mama hen demands respect for herself and her chicks--after all, they used to be dinosaurs! From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and award-winning artist Laurie Keller, this is a laugh-out-loud picture book about farmyards, self-esteem, and evolution for fans of Interrupting Chicken and Are You a Cheeseburger?

Did you know that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs? A soon-to-be mother hen just found out, and now she is reexamining her entire life. She used to be a dinosaur, a prehistoric queen with a mighty roar! Now she spends her days on a farm, waiting for her eggs to hatch. It's downright fowl! At least, it is until she decides to summon her own inner dinosaur.

This award-winning author and artist pair is a comedic dream team! A Spoonful of Frogs author Casey Lyall's read-aloud text is rhythmic and sassy. And Geisel Award winner Laurie Keller brings her signature zany sense of humor and irresistible energy to the expressive chicken and her dinosaur dreams. The result is a story time pleaser that gets sillier with every page turn.

A very funny, inventive picture book with themes of self-love and evolutionary science, I Used to Be a Dinosaur is a perfect choice for those who love Click, Clack, Moo and Mother Bruce.

A fun and thoroughly entertaining ode to bedtime books that still promises to leave the little ones heavy lidded and ready for sleep.

This delightful picture book starts with a very big--and very relatable--problem: No matter how hard she tries, our protagonist just can't seem to fall asleep. Could she have skipped a step in her bedtime routine? Just in case, it's best to do it all over again! So she brushes her teeth, puts on her pajamas, and says good night to Daddy.

But no luck--she still can't get to sleep! So she ventures outside, where she meets a very sleepy bear who shares her same problem. To help him, she runs inside for a book to read him a bedtime story. In the blink of an eye, the bear is snoring away, and the girl suddenly gets it. That's it! She forgot to have her dad read her a bedtime story.

And so, it's back to the house, back to her dad, back to bed, and finally . . . to sleep! Children and parents alike will love this story that celebrates the magic of bedtime stories.

From the inimitable author-illustrator Kenneth Kraegel comes another sweetly soothing bedtime book in the vein of Mushroom Lullaby and Mermaid Lullaby.

As the sun sets on a warm summer evening, a very small sound calls to those with a certain kind of ear. It is not the sighing song of wrens and robins, nor is it the gentle hum of crickets. It's the magical sound of fireflies--dancing to the music of tiny trumpets, feasting upon an elaborate banquet, and singing songs to settle their wings before huddling close for a soothing night's sleep. This charming and cozy story, with its luminous imagery and lyrical text, will lull little ones into comforting dreams of fireflies flickering in the night.

A heartwarming picture book about a beloved stuffed pig named Piggy, his human companion, and their friendship.

Piggy and his human have been inseparable since his human was a baby. As best friends, they do everything together: from sleeping to eating to playing. But as the years go by, and many washing machine baths later, Piggy goes from a plump, perky, and pink plush toy to a well-beloved, worn-in treasure.

From bestselling author Ann Hood and illustrated by Anna Quaranta, this charming picture book celebrates the everlasting friendship between human and stuffed animal.

This title introduces readers to all kinds of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The book explores both rare and common types of rock, the process of rock formation, and the many uses of rocks around the globe. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to a variety of fascinating minerals. The book explores colorful gemstones, unique minerals formed by magma and metamorphism, and ores with important uses in the modern world. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

This title introduces readers to unique crystals and gemstones. The book explores natural glass formed by volcanoes, gemstones in every color of the rainbow, and crystals that grow in many shapes and sizes. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.

Do you like to take care of your pets, design aquariums, or train pets? A pet hobby may be right for you! Learn how to get the tools, skills, and space necessary for a new hobby. Then complete fun projects designed to explore each hobby. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.