Collection: Children

A new stroller edition from this best-selling series, complete with a strap, felt flaps, and a mirror!

Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of dinosaurs that include a stegosaurus, a diplodocus, a triceratops, and a T. rex all hiding behind bright felt flaps. Now available in a smaller format with a sturdy hook-and-loop strap, this stroller book is perfect for babies and toddlers on the go.

For a young child, a subway journey is an eye-opening city-life experience. A story-poem from award-winning creators James Gladstone and Pierre Pratt.

The journey begins with the roar of the subway from the street above, as the child and their mom descend to the dilapidated platform below. The child feels a rush of air as the train pulls in, people stepping on board just in time! Sights and sounds include the dark tunnel and screeching wheels, then the train suddenly breaks out into bright daylight high above the city. All the while, the child takes in the passengers around them -- people on their way to work, kids going to school, and "the sleeper," whom no one else seems to see. At Union Station, the child accompanies their mom from restaurant to restaurant as she looks for work, before they journey home.

Author James Gladstone's lyrical story-poem and Pierre Pratt's illustrations, rich in detail and humor, make this companion book to My Winter City (illustrated by Gary Clement) at once delightful and thought-provoking.

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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.1.1

Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3

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

An unforgettable picture book about the power of kindness and the importance of community.

As Holly takes her morning stroll in the thicket, she comes across a small bird. It was plain to see he'd been through some things. The bird is alone and trying to find shelter for the winter. And Holly knows exactly what to do to help.

Illustrating the transformative role a community can play in caring for its members, The Sweater is a powerful and poignant tale of compassion and acceptance.

★ Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ Foreword Reviews, starred review
★ Booklist, starred review
★ The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review

Here is the inspiring story of the woman who kept alive the Ukrainian art of pysanky Easter eggs and brought it to America. Award-winning creators Sandra Neil Wallace and Evan Turk team up for a richly illustrated picture book biography for kids ages 7-10 who love arts and crafts.

As a new immigrant to America living in Minneapolis, Marie Procai felt homesick and alone--she missed her homeland, Ukraine. She took comfort in the ancient Ukrainian art of making pysanky, intricately decorated eggs for Easter, an art she learned from her grandmother and brought with her to America. Cradling the pysanka in her hands felt like holding a piece of her homeland and giving her Baba a hug.

Making pysanky made Marie feel a little more hopeful when the Russia's Red Army invaded Ukraine and forbade anyone from speaking Ukrainian or practicing their traditions, pysanky included. It sustained her spirit when her son was off fighting in World War II, and again when she welcomed Ukrainian refugees into her home after the war. A hardworking entrepreneur, Marie founded the Ukrainian Gift Shop in Minneapolis to keep Ukrainian culture alive in America and share it with everyone.

The legend goes that as long as pysanky are decorated, there will be good in the world. Ukrainian-heritage author Sandra Neil Wallace and award-winning illustrator Evan Turk share this hopeful story of the woman who fought to preserve an essential part of Ukrainian culture.

This special milestone board book edition of the beloved and bestselling Little Blue Truck is perfect for baby showers and new baby gifts!

Celebrate your little one's most memorable moments throughout their first year and beyond with this milestone edition of Little Blue Truck in sturdy board. Comes with 12 double-sided Little Blue Truck-themed milestone cards tucked in an envelope in the back to commemorate baby's first twelve months and other firsts!

A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck.

Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to do whatever it takes to get their pal back on the road.

Little Blue Truck is a joyful cacophony of animal and truck sounds that will have youngsters beeping and quacking--and begging for one more go-round!

Along the way, readers see that it pays to be kind to our animal friends. If we show a friendly respect to others, we're more likely to get help when we're, say, stuck in the muck in a truck!

Joyful and warmhearted, this delightful book honors the blessings of every auntie in a child's life, by distinguished author Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee) and illustrator Aphelandra (Oneida).

"Hesci! Here come the aunties!"

Aunts by kinship as well as family friends, neighbors, and community members all step up to fill the important role of "auntie." They are there for life's joys, sorrows, and celebrations, bringing their own special love.

A wonderful gift from or for a treasured auntie!

Inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit, this adorable gift book celebrates friendship, loyalty, and everlasting love. It's the perfect present for both children and adults, a warm read-aloud for those who enjoyed Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar, and a thoughtful choice for year-round gift-giving.

When it's dark and when it's sunny, I will always be your bunny.
If the world feels like a muddle, come on over for a cuddle.

In this adorable and heartwarming celebration of love, the loyal and steadfast Velveteen Rabbit shares all the ways he'll be there for you--in good times and bad. Written in sweet rhyming couplets, this beautifully illustrated gift book is sure to bring a smile to any reader. Ideal for a Valentine's gift, an Easter basket stuffer, a big moment such as the first day of school or graduation, and even a wedding present for bridesmaids or the happy couple, here is a thoughtful way to tell those closest to you that your love will always be Real.

And be sure to personalize your gift by filling in the bookplate at the front of the book.

Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing in yourself.

The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders -- Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles -- along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the future? And who is the chosen one?

Readers will want to hold onto their hero capes as they soar into a new thrilling Dog Man story. The series follows the hilarious adventures of Dog Man, a lovable canine superhero and his friends. Each exciting graphic novel features inspiring characters, animated Flip-O-Ramas, and more!

For additional awesome, action-packed, inspiring escapades filled with creativity and imagination, read Dav Pilkey's Cat Kid Comic Club series, Super Diaper Baby graphic novels (now in full color), Captain Underpants series, and Dragon series. Also be sure to check out the two acclaimed major motion pictures: Dog Man and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie.

While fleeing the destruction and loneliness of bombs and war, April meets Julio, another child who has lost everything. They are accompanied only by their stuffed animals and their backpacks, full of memories.

April runs away from the ruins and loneliness left by the war in search of a new home. She carries with her only her stuffed animal, Coco, and her backpack, full of memories.
After walking through rain and snow, she meets another child, Julio. Together, they climb mountains and sleep in abandoned houses, until they reach the sea. Never giving up hope, they embark on a dangerous journey towards a new beginning.
An important book to help talk about the consequences of war and the experiences of refugees.

Everyone knows that when you can't get to sleep, you count sheep. But what happens when pigs decide they want to be the ones children count when they try to fall asleep?

The pigs live happily and peacefully together but they can't help wondering why only sheep get to be counted by children trying to fall asleep. Why can't children count pigs instead?
One day, a particularly ambitious pig decides to discuss the situation with a sheep, who makes it quite clear that only sheep are qualified to do the job. But this team of pigs has other ideas and starts to put their plans in action! Will they be able to help children fall asleep as well as the sheep?

¡Bip! ¡Bip! ¡Bip! ¡Es hora de dormir! Da las buenas noches con el camioncito Azul y sus amigos. ¡Un libro perfecto para leer en voz alta a la hora de acostarse de esta exitosa serie!

Se avecina una tormenta, y el camioncito Azul y su buen amigo Sapo se apresuran a irse a la cama. Pero ¿quién puede dormir con todo ese ruido? No pasa mucho tiempo antes de que otros amigos aparezcan buscando refugiarse de la tormenta. Los truenos y rayos sí pueden dar miedo, pero juntos es fácil ser valientes. Cuando las nubes se van y el cielo se despeja, ¡ya es el momento para un paseo a la hora de acostarse! ¡Bip! ¡Bip! Shhh...

Beep! Beep! Beep! It's time for sleep! Say goodnight with Little Blue Truck and friends--a perfect bedtime read-aloud in this bestselling series!

A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It's not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightening sure can be scary, but it's easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it's all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh . . .

What happens when a sporty foster kid from the suburbs meets her glamorous birth mom in the big city? This slice-of-life novel is perfect for fans of Judy Blume and Wendy Mass.

Brady Mason couldn't care less about fashion. She likes what she knows: baseball, comfortable clothes, and pork roll with egg and cheese. When Brady's friends notice that she looks strangely like fashion editor Elena Lavigne, they start the rumor that Brady is Elena's long-lost daughter. They'll make a few TikTok videos, get some fun buzz online about their similarities, and that will be the end of it.

But when a DNA test confirms that Brady is Elena's long-lost daughter, she's summoned to Manhattan to live with her. The only problem: Elena's high-fashion life clashes with Brady's tomboy antics, and Elena doesn't know how to be a mother any more than Brady knows how to be a daughter. But the more time passes, the more Brady sees what they have in common, and she starts wondering...if she and Elena are both searching for a family, could the two of them be the right fit?

Balancing humor and heart, here is a winning story of hard-fought growth and found family.

Two hilarious melons try new things in the picture book series from the bestselling illustrator of I Don't Want to be a Frog. Climb aboard as they learn how to take the bus to school!

Cantaloupe and HoneyDo are taking the bus for the first time. HoneyDo can't wait for the wild ride. "You are thinking of a roller-coaster," Cantaloupe explains, a little nervous. Once they catch the bus (no net needed!), find a place to sit, and decide the gum stuck under the seats is not for snacking, they discover that playing tag while bus-riding is out. But having a thumb war, doing rock-paper-scissors, reading a book together, and making new friends are all in! And there just may be a wild ride awaiting them at their destination after all.

Meet Cantaloupe and HoneyDo. Cantaloupe brings the caution and HoneyDo the confidence. Together, they're learning what they can't do, at least not at first, and what they totally can--with a little practice, a little care, and two smart melons. With friends like these, new things are can-do.

Here is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice--but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. This nonfiction book for ages 9-12 puts a human face on the current issue of reparations.

Henrietta Wood was born enslaved. As a teen she was ripped from her family and sold. Years later, a miracle happened, and she was given freedom papers. But Henrietta's freedom was short-lived. She was tricked back into enslavement and sent to a Mississippi cotton plantation.

On June 19, 1865--Juneteenth--she was emancipated. Finally free for good, Henrietta Wood sued the man who had kidnapped her back into enslavement--and she won! Henrietta was one of the few people in United States history to ever receive a reparation payment for slavery.

Twice Enslaved is a true story of cruelty, resilience, and ultimately triumph, told lyrically for middle-grade readers by Selene Castrovilla and illustrated in full color by artist Erin K. Robinson.

Carlotta Walls LaNier, the youngest of the Little Rock Nine, shares the true story about a girl, a dress, and the historic fight to attend an all-white school in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Carlotta can't wait to wear her new dress on her first day of school. But when the moment finally arrives, she isn't allowed to go. The year is 1957, and the people of Little Rock, Arkansas, don't want Black students attending an all-white school and will do whatever it takes to keep them out.

As hate and danger escalate, will Carlotta and her Black classmates, known as the Little Rock Nine, have the strength and perseverance to keep dreaming of a better world?

This moving picture book autobiography from a Civil Rights pioneer--with extensive back matter including an author's note, comprehensive timeline, and historical photos--introduces a landmark event in the fight for desegregation and demonstrates the world-changing power children have to enact change through bravery and faith.