Collection: Children

A hilariously absurd and philosophical picture book for 3-to-7-year-olds about a pickle slowly withering in the sun, sharing its hard-earned wisdom with the local animal population and preparing to be eaten by a dog (its preferred way to go). For fans of I Want My Hat Back and The Skunk.

A pickle arrives out of nowhere.

"I have lived a lot of life," it says.

As the pickle slowly withers in the hot sun, the local animals ask it questions. Questions like "Do you ever get bored?" and "Are you hungry?" and "Why are we here?"

The pickle has all the answers.

Except one: what happens next?

A truly weird and wonderful book, The Wise Pickle will charm readers big and small with its combination of subtle humor, pathos and ridiculousness, all perfectly captured in Sabina Hahn's delightful illustrations.

This sturdy board book based on Netflix's new series Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish has flaps to lift and is sure to entertain babies and toddlers!

Netflix's Dr. Seuss's Red Fish, Blue Fish, based on the classic storybook by Dr. Seuss, introduces preschoolers to the world of opposites. Babies and toddlers will love following Red and Blue in their race car as they go from slow to fast and last to first in this sturdy lift-a-flap board book. The simple sentences and bold images are sure to entertain children while they laugh and learn.

Asha becomes a big sister and a big help to her parents when Mama struggles to find energy after the baby's birth. This touching and meaningful story will reassure families who are experiencing the hardship of postpartum depression.

Asha loves baby Maya, and she's so happy to be a big sister. But Mama seems sad. Asha hears her whisper to Papa, "I can't do this." And hears Papa on the phone to Dadi and Nani, asking them to come. The next day, the two grandmothers arrive, ready to tidy and cook and comfort. "Will Mama feel better?" Asha asks Nani. "I believe she will," Nani answers. "Especially with our help."

This honest and empathetic story sheds light on a common challenge, providing young children and their parents with the knowledge and reassurance they need.

An illustrated science encyclopedia arranged in such categories as Planet Earth, Living Things, Chemistry and the Elements, Materials and Technology, Space and Time, and Conservation and the Environment.

Meet the Wiggly Worms Who Turn Scraps into Soil!

Perfect for ages 4-8, this fun and educational picture book introduces young readers to worm composting, recycling, and caring for the Earth-one banana peel at a time!

Join Martin as he races around the kitchen scraping plates and collecting crumbs to feed the squirmy guests in his Worm Hotel. While the worms transform food waste into rich, healthy soil, kids learn how composting works, how to start a worm compost, and how even kids can help reduce waste at home or school.

Why parents and teachers love this book:

✔ Teaches sustainability and environmental responsibility

✔ Supports STEM and early science learning

✔ Encourages eco-friendly habits in a kid-friendly way

✔ Great for classrooms, homeschool, and Earth Day lessons

Whether you're raising a little gardener, a curious scientist, or an Earth-loving kid, this book makes composting fun, approachable, and exciting.

A joyful, kid-friendly introduction to composting and green living!

What in the world is a hurricane? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated third edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to hurricanes, with safety tips included, answers that question.

Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, create waves as high as eighteen feet, and change the shape of a shoreline. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things.

In this newly revised edition, vetted by weather experts, Gail Gibbons introduces readers to the concepts of hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology that helps us try to predict the behavior of these powerful storms.

Extensive updates include refined definitions for hurricane-related vocabulary, updated information about the wind speeds that define hurricane categories, information on emergency preparedness, and more. As these weather disturbances become more frequent and more powerful, Hurricanes is the perfect introduction for children to this important and timely topic.

With her signature clear, colorful paintings and well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons' nonfiction titles have been called "staples of any collection" (Kirkus Reviews) and offer clear, accessible introductions to complex topics for young readers beginning to explore the world.

A board book about recognizing and understanding emotions.

"Sometimes I feel up and down . . . and up again-- all in one day!" This reassuring book helps young children identify and understand emotions in terms of up feelings (like happy and loved) and down feelings (like sad and afraid). With straightforward words and warm illustrations, the book guides children to recognize that feelings change and that their own actions can often make a difference in how they feel. When their feelings are too big for them, children can ask for help, talk about things, spend some quiet time . . . or help someone else.

Learning About Me & You Series
Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in, too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers.

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Dolly Parton's iconic book Coat of Many Colors, inspired by her legendary song of the same name.

Although we had no money,
I was rich as I could be,
in my coat of many colors
my mama made for me.

Country music legend Dolly Parton's rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat.

When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton's trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love "in every stitch."

Beautiful illustrations pair with Parton's poetic lyrics in this tenth anniversary edition of Dolly's story, featuring a special butter-yellow fabric cover, and a new foreword from Dolly.

Sigue a un magnífico oso polar a través de un fantástico mundo de nieve y un mar de un azul impactante. Sobre el hielo, a través del agua, pasando junto a animales del Ártico e incluso un humano... ¿Adónde va? ¿Qué quiere? La narración del aclamado autor Mac Barnett equilibra hábilmente el suspense y la emoción, así como temas conmovedores y sutiles, impulsándonos a seguir al oso con cada vuelta de página. Las impactantes ilustraciones en papel rasgado del artista Shawn Harris superponen tonos blanco sobre blanco, con destellos de azul y un juego de sombras y luces, para una magnífica vista de un paisaje austero pero hermoso. Sencillo y sugerente, iluminador e intrigante, este atractivo libro ilustrado hará que los lectores reflexionen sobre la respuesta a su pregunta final mucho después de que el oso polar haya continuado su camino.

Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett's narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as poignant, subtle themes, compelling us to follow the bear with each page turn. Artist Shawn Harris's striking torn-paper illustrations layer white-on-white hues, with bolts of blue and an interplay of shadow and light, for a gorgeous view of a stark yet beautiful landscape. Simple and thought-provoking, illuminating and intriguing, this engaging picture book will have readers pondering the answer to its final question long after the polar bear has continued on his way.

Learn all about the totally tubular 1980s with this nonfiction Little Golden Book filled with colorful illustrations and fun facts about the decade.

Take a trip back to the 1980s and discover the music, toys, TV shows, movies, people, and events that made the decade awesome. This colorful introduction to the 80s includes everything from Cabbage Patch Kids and Trivial Pursuit, video arcades and aerobics classes, PCs and cable TV, big hair, and so much more. This Little Golden Book is sure to delight kids, adults, and like, Valley Girls for sure!

Debut author/illustrator and sister duo have crafted a sweet ABC book that expresses how kindness can be found anywhere.

Ape picks an apple for Aardvark below.
Bat puts a bandage on Brown Bear's big toe.

From aardvark to zebra, this delightful cast of animal characters illustrates the many ways to show kindness to others, while teaching the youngest readers their ABCs.

Debut author/illustrator and sister duo Rina Horiuchi and Risa Horiuchi have crafted a warm and tender gift that affirms kindness can be found anywhere.

As a young girl finds solace in her toys, a turtle sets off on a mission to deliver dreams in this comforting tale of parallel narratives told in spare text and lushly detailed, luminous illustrations.

Beyond the city and over the sea is a forest of dreams. At the edge of the forest lives a turtle--the Dream Keeper. In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a tumultuous journey to deliver dreams to sleeping souls nearby. Meanwhile, a young girl, scared by the nighttime shadows in her room, finds consolation in her toys . . . but cannot sleep. While their stories unfold side by side, the girl and the turtle must each harness their courage and overcome their fears as their worlds intertwine in the most wonderful, magical way. Brimming with glowing, dreamlike scenes, Anna Walker's picture book is a visual sensation that articulates the boundless power of inner strength and will offer companionship and reassurance for young children as they drift off to sleep.

Legendary illustrator Arthur Geisert returns with the final installment in his Clayton County trilogy--this time imagining how the Turkey River trolls and townspeople must come together to save their shared home from flooding.

The trolls of the Turkey River live underground in hollows they call homes. They are fun loving and communal, but also mischief-makers who sometimes go too far! From sowing corn that sprouts up through the cracks in the pavement to making Main Street as slippery as an ice-skating rink, there's nothing more fun for a troll than pranking the townspeople.

But when the waters of the Turkey River start to rise and threaten to flood, the trolls rush to warn the townspeople. If there's any hope of averting disaster and saving the place they both call home, the trolls and townspeople must put aside their differences and work together!

Celebrate the 60th birthday of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? with this extra special board book edition!

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck all parade across the pages of this generationally beloved classic.

To celebrate Brown Bear's diamond anniversary, this board book has an elegantly redesigned cover and patterned stained-edges that set this apart from every previous edition of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? so far. Join in on the fun by adding this one of a kind offering to your Brown Bear collection!

Make sure to check out the rest of the board books in the Brown Bear and Friends series!
- Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
- Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear?
- Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

In this tender and beautiful story, a girl's world is weighed down by sadness- Until a whisper in the quiet nudges her toward something new; a dog with a heart-shaped nose and a heart full of healing.

A grumpy little vampire learns how to manage his big feelings-with some help from dad. The ideal gift for spooky season, this is also for fans of the Grumpy Monkey series.

Vlad may be a little vampire, but he has big feelings.

And Vlad is MAD!

He's chasing the cats. He's gone fruit-bats!

His friends are trying to stay out of his way, but luckily dad knows what to do.

Sometimes, even a vampire needs to stop and take a breath.