Collection: Children

Meet Murphy! His first picture book is a hilarious and heartfelt reminder that time apart makes every second together that much sweeter. Perfect for fans of Llama Destroys the World and Grumpy Monkey.

Murphy is an irresistibly cute and rambunctious French bulldog with a lot of emotions. . . And when the big yellow thing (aka: a school bus) takes his boy away, he finds some interesting ways to let those feelings out. . .

But bothering the cat, protecting his boy's dirty socks, and tearing up the house looking for him, can only go so far. His anxiety and impatience might just get the best of him.

Until . . . a reunion for the ages solves everything.

A fun collection of spooky poems for 4-to-8-year-olds featuring Mother Boo -- a friendly old ghost -- and a whole town of familiar and friendly Halloween faces: skeletons, pumpkin heads, vampires, werewolves, ghosts and more. A poetry collection perfect for the Halloween fanatic in your life!

Deep in October County is a magical place called Spookytown, where the leaves are always bright, the air is always crisp and the pumpkins are always in their prime.

When it's time for a story or a poem, the little witches, ghosts and goblins of Spookytown love to snuggle up with this collection, compiled by Mother Boo--the oldest ghost in town.

Discover the secret to flying, join a pumpkin parade and dance with werewolves in this collection of Halloween poems inspired by Mother Goose.

From silly to spine-tingling, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Follow an adorable little vampire named Maud through a week of ever-so-gently-spooky adventures in this charming story

Who would have known on Monday that the week ahead would be such a busy one? It all starts when Maud finds a teapot that is obviously haunted (and very hungry). EEEK! The days continue with Maud's attempt to sell spiders (and juice) from a sidewalk stand; a mega-toothy discovery; a ghost family taking over the dollhouse; and a visit to Agnes the witch, who brews up a dynamite soup. Then comes Maud's yard sale, which is a lot of work but a great success, rounding out a very full week. But wait, could that be a teapot coming around again, on Sunday? In this slightly gothic tour through the days of the week, the delight is in the details as illustrations portray Maud and her family and friends among the familiar objects and activities of childhood, with just enough of a quirky twist to please the young vampire lovers among us.

From award-winning creators Matthew Burgess and Matthew Forsythe comes a new picture book classic and an invitation to imaginative dreaming. If the Moon is the perfect lyrical bedtime book--a visual poem that soothes and smooths the transition from waking to sleeping.

If the Earth and if the moon,

if the whistling of a tune.

If you drift, if you dream,

into space, into streams...

Softly step on tender feet,

come and lift the latch of sleep.

An ode to The 4th of July, parades, and celebrating with friends, this colorful, chunky board book is a work of art meant to be displayed face-out on nursery bookshelves.

Every page turn reveals a new layer to Kathrin Fehrl's adorable illustrations of kids getting ready to celebrate the 4th of July by having a cookout, attending a parade, and celebrating with family and friends at the big fireworks display, complete with a fun seek-and-find for each scene. Perfect for holiday lovers of all ages, this sweet story is a celebration of one of the best times of the year.

A bereaved father sets out on a journey of discovery in this poignant, hopeful picture book from the celebrated author of Michael Rosen's Sad Book.

It has been a while since Eddie died, and his father is still coming to terms with the fact that he's gone. He's not here, he's not there, he's not anywhere. Is that the end? In a beautiful, deeply moving picture book, Michael Rosen follows a father much like himself as he interacts with the people who were part of Eddie's life--his classmates, his coach, his siblings. As each person relays a memory, and as the father remembers Eddie himself, he realizes his son is still there, and that when he thinks of Eddie, each time it's new. With honesty, humor, and grace, the author of the personal memoir Michael Rosen's Sad Book, seen as one of the finest children's books about loss, makes clear that while grieving may be the work of a lifetime, so too are the quiet revelations that affirm that our loved ones are still with us. An author's note offers some background and support for anyone talking to children about bereavement.

A Munchausen by proxy victim reveals his deepest secrets on a true-crime podcast--but will his audience believe him, let alone his loved ones?

HARROWING NEW DETAILS IN 'MONSTER MOMMY' CASE... SHOCKING INFORMATION SURFACES AS 'MONSTER MOMMY' CASE HEADS TO TRIAL... HOW COULD A MOTHER POISON HER SON?

Welcome to sixteen-year-old Alex's life, ripped straight from the headlines.

Alex is a victim of Munchausen by proxy, but he's also a witty, sarcastic kid with unusually good crossword skills and a penchant for astronomy. At least he used to be. Now that he's recovered from years of illness induced by his mother, he sort of has to figure out who he is all over again... And most importantly, he'll have to decide if he can testify against the woman who gave birth to him.

As Alex awaits the trial, his friends convince him to start a podcast as a way to tell his story. Together, they create "Lethal Lullaby." The podcast brings Alex closer to his old life--hanging out with friends, cracking jokes, having fun... At the same time, new memories surface and disturbing revelations come out, forcing Alex to acknowledge that the podcast could be making things worse. It seems like he's got deeper issues than he'd like to admit-and this time, he can't blame them on his mom.

Day by day, Alex's mental health crumbles, until he can no longer distinguish between truth and fiction. Should he trust himself to testify? And if he gets up there, what version of the truth will he share?

This breathtaking YA debut is perfect for fans of Sadie and The Act. Come for the can't-look-away take on true crime, stay for the honest portrayal of mental illness.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Meet Lock, Shock, and Barrel from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in this Little Golden Book.

Lock, Shock, and Barrel are Halloween Town's finest trick-or-treaters--and they're also the mischievous followers of the dreaded Oogie Boogie! Can Jack Skellington rely on them to complete his plan to bring Christmas to his traditionally creepy hometown? Based on Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, this Little Golden Book is sure to thrill children ages 2 to 5 and fans of all ages.

Look for these other Little Golden Books
Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas
I Am Jack Skellington
I Am Sally
I Am Oogie Boogie

Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature hot licenses, beloved classics, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

Celebrate Halloween with Woody, Buzz, and their Toy Story friends in this sturdy board book.

It's a dark and stormy night, and the toys are home alone--or are they? Could those weird sounds they're hearing be monsters, ghosts, and dragons? Woody doesn't think so, and he bravely sets out to show his friends that everything is okay. Babies and toddlers will enjoy this not-too-scary board book that perfect for Halloween--or anytime.

Vuela de flor en flor con una dulce abeja en este oportuno, ingenioso y deslumbrante libro ilustrado de la aclamada autora Kirsten Hall y la galardonada ilustradora Isabelle Arsenault.

Zzzz...
¿Qué es eso que vi?
¿La escuchas ahora?
Tan cerca de ti.
Se acerca,
ya viene
zumbando,
silbando...

¡UNA ABEJA!

Con versos vivaces y emotivos de Kirsten Hall y bellas ilustraciones de Isabelle Arsenault, esta celebración de la importantísima abeja es un tesoro tan dulce como la miel en forma de libro ilustrado.

"A perfect blend of spooky and sweet! A great read-aloud experience for both kids and grown-ups alike." ―Pete Oswald, #1 New York Times-bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed on The Gingerbread Monster

For fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas, this rhyming Christmas picture book from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart follows an abominable gingerbread cookie wreaking havoc in the North Pole. Is this beastly cookie trying to create a holiday disaster . . . or does it simply long for a family to share the season with?

Includes a recipe at the end to bake your own Gingerbread Yeti!

On the night before Christmas at the North Pole, the elves are all starving, and Santa is famished. But after a tuft of white fur blows into Ella the Elf's gingerbread batter, out of the oven crashes a not-so-tasty (and somewhat-hairy) surprise! The Gingerbread Yeti is towering, frightening . . . and on the loose. But as Ella, the elves, and the reindeer are chased by the abominable doughman, the young baker begins to wonder what the Yeti truly wants for Christmas. After all, there's no sweeter gift than celebrating the holidays with family.

Explore the construction site with diggers, dumper trucks and so much more!

• From rollers and mixers to dumper trucks and bulldozers, young children will enjoy matching the colourful magnetic play pieces to the simple story.
• Screen-free entertainment for car, train or plane journeys or a mess-free rainy day activity.
• Use the magnetic play pieces to complete each colourful construction scene for interactive fun!
• Encourage early development skills with matching activities and explorative play.
• When play is over the magnetic play pieces can be neatly stored in the special compartment on the inside back cover of the book.

A joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy Preston

Bass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy's mom can't play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of their life together. And whether in the living room, the park, or the concert hall, he loves grooving with her. There's something so soothing and special in the beat of each and every drum, which makes him wonder, what was the very first drum he heard?

With rhythmic language mimicking the sounds of drumbeats and joyful illustrations illuminating the feeling of connection they create, this is a unique celebration of music--and motherhood--that families will treasure.

When everything goes wrong for Turtle during the school carnival, he becomes shell-shakingly furious. How will he get through the rest of this obnoxious day?

This second book in the Forest School of Big Feelings series from Lisa Frenkel Riddiough and Andrea Tsurumi offers a relatable look at tackling big feelings, losing with grace, and discovering your own calm in the face of chaos.

The carnival was just beginning.
Turtle had grand plans for winning!

He tried to hit the striker bell
but accidentally whacked his shell.

From arcade games to the beanbag toss,
Turtle's fury grew with each upsetting loss.

What is Turtle to do when his fishing pole breaks, he isn't the winner of the drawing contest, his number isn't chosen during the prize walk, and the arcade machine won't accept his token?

He gets frustrated, flabbergasted, and, of course, furious!

But with help from his teacher Ms. Bunny, Turtle learns how to transform his anger into peace.