Collection: Children

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to make a splash in the bath in this mini hardcover book perfect for bath time, bedtime, or any time!

Bath time is an adventure for the Crayons! Red likes to relax in the bath. Esteban likes to pretend to be a pirate. And Beige actually prefers a shower! Make bath time the best part of the day with this laugh-out-loud mini hardcover book from the bestselling team behind the international Crayons sensation.

Featuring Drew Daywalt's giggle-inducing characters and bold, bright illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, Bath Time for the Crayons is squeaky-clean fun that's sure to keep children--and grown-ups--laughing.

From these hands, old to new, a tradition of love passes through.

In Alaska, Fall is moose season. When the hunt is over, the community comes together to transform the raw moose hide into something truly special, step by step, with the work of many hands.

From stretching and scraping to making brain stew, each part of the process is a celebration! With humor and heart, debut author Karina Iceberg (Aleut/Alutiiq) and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan (Métis) share a resonant message of gratitude, community, and shared knowledge as an intertribal Native Alaskan community works together to tan a moose hide.

Features author's note and a note from Heartdrum author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith.

A heartwarming celebration of all the love, joy, and tender care that mothers bring into our lives.

Adorable rhymes dance across the pages, perfectly paired with the iconic and beloved art of Eric Carle in Thank You, Mom. Each delightful page beautifully captures the heartfelt gratitude that children feel for their wonderful moms. It's the perfect gift to celebrate Mom on Mother's Day and a cherished expression of love to share all year-long.

Look for other World of Eric Carle books to celebrate milestones with your little one:

-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

★ Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ Booklist, starred review

This riveting found poem for kids based on Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Street Sweeper" speech is creatively interpreted in this nonfiction picture book written by acclaimed author Alice Faye Duncan, accompanied by gorgeous artwork by award-winning illustrator E. B. Lewis.

In a speech delivered in 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. provided his young audience with life lessons:

• You count.
• Black is beautiful.
• Achieve excellence.
• Make a better world.
• Believe in nonviolence.
• Keep going!

Today, award-winning author Alice Faye Duncan reinterprets King's speech as a motivational erasure poem in The Dream Builder's Blueprint, accompanied by spirited and inspired art by Philadelphia-born illustrator E. B. Lewis. Highlighting principles of excellence, activism, and compassion that remain relevant and necessary today, this book has a universal message that's ideal for parents, librarians, and teachers looking for a book that distills Dr. King's principles to a level that kids can understand.

Included in the book is an author's note that explains found poetry forms like the erasure poem and provides background information on the Civil Rights movement and Dr. King's inspiring speech at Philadelphia's Barratt Junior High School.

This heartwarming story reminds little ones how precious they are and shows them that love can weather any storm.

I love you so much, little one.
I love you rain or shine.
We'll always have each other -
I am yours, and you are mine.

No matter how the world changes, Big Frog loves Little Frog unconditionally--when the bright sun beams down, when gray clouds swell, when rain pitter-patters on the pond, and when a colorful rainbow paints the sky. And there's no end to the adventures they have together!

A heartwarming, lyrical celebration of unconditional love, perfect for sharing with a special little one.

An adorable white whale tries to make new friends with hilarious results in the debut picture book by New Yorker cartoonist Lars Kenseth.

Meet Physeter Macrocephalus - but you can call him Moby.

He's got the BIGGEST toothy smile, and he's always up for a game of tag. Plus his backflips can't be beat! Who wouldn't want to be his pal?

So when Moby encounters a ship full of sailors, he's eager to make a bunch of new friends. What could go wrong...?

Illustrated in bold full color, this funny, charming riff on the Herman Melville classic, Moby-Dick, is at its heart a story about making friends and belonging - and finding those who accept you for who you are. Perfect for fans of Jory John and Jon Klassen.

A delightful follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The Fly Who Flew to Space!

Follow Flynn the fly on an unforgettable glow-in-the-dark adventure under the sea! This beautifully illustrated picture book explores the ocean's wonders while encouraging kids to embrace their curiosity--wherever life takes them.

When Flynn takes a wrong turn on the way to Cape Canaveral, frustrations fly. But what starts as a misstep soon becomes a grand voyage of discovery. Author, pilot, and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez takes young readers on an undersea adventure filled with breathtaking biodiversity and the power of self-acceptance.

From coral reefs and mangrove forests to undersea mountain ranges and a giant squid--Flynn explores an array of natural wonders, brought to life with lavish illustrations by Raleigh Stewart. Flynn discovers how much there is to learn about the precious planet we live on.

At the back of the book, young explorers will find even more STEM fun with a special Undersea Glossary, introducing fascinating sea creatures and key scientific concepts. And with a jacket that turns into a poster, a glow-in-the-dark page, and a super-sized fold-out spread, Flynn's adventure is more exciting than ever--making this a must-have for curious minds and ocean lovers alike!

Preschoolers will love learning all about robots in The Big Book of Robots by Campbell Books - a very first introduction, with sliders, flaps and a pop-out scene!

Perfect for hands on learning, little ones can move the sliders to build the robots, lift the big flap to peek inside a robot's brain . . . and much more. Featuring a wide array of robots, from squishy octo-bots, to giant exoskeletons and AI-powered space robots. All introduced by a friendly cast of robot inventors!

With easy to understand facts, perfectly pitched for preschoolers, and colorful illustrations by Yujin Shin, this is the perfect book to get little ones learning through play.

Preschoolers can have more fun learning with: My First Body Book, My First Space Book and My First Journey Around Planet Earth.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Alice's granddaughter finds herself tumbling down the rabbit hole in this magical modern retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland--from the beloved author of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Pages & Co. series.

⋆"This homage sparkles. Delightful in every way."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

⋆"A cleverly constructed return to Wonderland...a winner through and through."--Booklist (starred review)

Journey back to Wonderland . . .

England, 1919. Alyce--with a Y--is sent to live with her grandmother, the original Alice, after having lost her father in war. When a mysterious invitation to a tea party hits her square in the face, Alyce realizes that her grandmother's strange stories of a place called Wonderland might have some truth to them after all.

Soon Alyce is tumbling down into Wonderland herself, but the place she finds is not the colorful world she's heard stories of, but a world trapped in its own war. The Sun King and the Queen of the Moon are fighting over a stolen hour, and soon Alyce is tasked with setting it right. With the help of the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and a Sailor Fox, Alyce will have to solve Wonderland's problems and, eventually, find her way back home.

An enchanting adventure through Wonderland, Alice with a Why is both a celebration of Lewis Carroll's beloved original story and a modern masterpiece.

Push, pull, and slide the tabs to play a match in I Love Soccer! Block the ball from entering the net, pass to your teammate, and score the winning goal. Meet 16 famous soccer heroes too, including Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmatí.

A perfect gift for soccer-mad toddlers who like to play as they read, they will love this colorful board book with easy-to-handle mechanisms, a sweet rhyme, and wonderful illustrations by Jayri Gómez.

Discover more fun titles in the bestselling Busy Books series with Busy Scooters, Busy Bookstore, and Busy Diggers.

This powerful picture book is a gorgeous lyrical ode teaching and instilling self-love, the power of one's Blackness, and confidence into young males of color.

A simple yet poetic composition celebrating and uplifting positive attributes of Black boys such as strength, bravery, and joy.

Saddle up! This joy-filled story--about family traditions, fierce competitions, female bravado, and the real meaning of triumph--is sure to win your heart.

Rhea LOVES Rodeo Day!

She loves the boots and buckles and ruffles. She loves riding her trusted steed, Galleta, alongside her mighty girl teammates. But more than anything, Rhea likes to WIN! As she and her friends stampede through the arena, Rhea can almost taste victory. But will she be able to get back in the saddle if they don't take home the coveted trophy?

RHEA'S RODEO celebrates the rich tradition of Escaramuza Charra, women's Mexican rodeo, and is for everyone looking for: -exuberant, feel-good stories with depth and emotion-feminist stories-character-driven stories-great read-alouds-books that center the Latine experience-horse stories-sports stories-themes of teamwork, competition, managing emotions, and dealing with defeat and disappointment

From creative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and Be You, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds, comes an uplifting story about learning to follow your heart and your toes!

She glanced down... her ten toes reminded her to keep moving in the right direction: forward. Always forward.

It's Dream Big Week at school! Everyone is excited to share their dreams for the future -- except Charley. She has no idea what she wants for her future. But on her walk home, Charley learns that even if she doesn't know exactly what she wants to be when she grows up, she knows what KIND of person she wants to be.

From our most celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds, this inspirational tale serves as a reminder to readers of all ages that while we might not have all the answers to life's biggest questions, the important thing is to trust yourself and keep moving with an open heart and open mind -- always forward.

Meet Kitty Caterpillar: She is a part kitty-cat, part caterpillar, 100% irresistible. Created by an Emmy-nominated writing duo and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling artist of Uni the Unicorn, this is perfect for fans of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and The Bad Seed.

Kitty Caterpillar has the purr-fect life. She's the queen of her kittydom, where she enjoys gourmet meals, catnaps, and the best hugs from her favorite human, Hazel.

Then one day Kitty Caterpillar discovers an exciting new world: the outdoors! But as thrilling as it is, there's no place like home - and nothing better than a best friend.

Illustrated with gorgeous jewel-toned art by Brigette Barrager, this is the ideal book for young cat lovers.

"This book! It stole my heart, broke my heart, and warmed my heart. Chase and Finnegan have the kind of friendship we all need." --Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish

From the Newbery Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story comes the moving story of a cheetah who forms a friendship with a rescue dog--a bond that will change their lives forever. Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Rosanne Parry.

Finnegan is a rescue dog with a broken heart.
Chase is an anxious cheetah cub, newly orphaned.

The two animals couldn't be more different. But one day, they are brought together for the unlikeliest of reasons: Finnegan must help Chase gain the confidence she needs to perform as part of an educational program for children at a zoo.

Finnegan and Chase have each suffered losses and have trouble trusting. Yet somehow, they are just what the other needs. But if Finnegan isn't able to help Chase overcome her fears, he won't just be letting Chase down--he could be risking his new home as well.

Inspired by true stories from zoos across the country, award-winning author Jasmine Warga creates a deeply moving tale about how the power of friendship can transcend anything--even species.

"Utterly transporting. This book is all heart, and masterfully imagines the internal lives of two unlikely animal friends." --Eliot Schrefer, author of Endangered, a National Book Award Finalist

"Jasmine Warga's brilliant and heartfelt storytelling made my heart soar. While spending time with Chase and Finnegan, words like friendship, family, connection, love, light, and joy kept racing through my mind. Most of all, the story filled me with HOPE!" --John Schu, librarian and New York Times best-selling author of Louder Than Hunger

"Meet your new favorite animal story. Profoundly moving and vibrating with heart--this book will sit comfortably among the greats. Chase and Finnegan will stay with me for a long time. I loved it." --Tae Keller, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger