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Solar Bear By Beth Ferry, Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Beth Ferry, Brendan Wenzel (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063251731
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Published: HarperCollins - March 19th, 2024

An empowering picture book from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry (Stick and Stone) and Caldecott Honoree Brendan Wenzel (They All Saw a Cat) told with lyrical text and luminous illustrations.


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Spider in the Well By Jess Hannigan, Jess Hannigan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jess Hannigan, Jess Hannigan (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063289475
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - March 19th, 2024

This cheeky picture book debut from author-illustrator Jess Hannigan tells the darkly dry and utterly hilarious tale of fibs, cons, and JUSTICE! Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Ryan Higgins, and stylized cinema—from Orson Welles to Wes Anderson.

Breaking News: Wishing Well Broken!


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My New Home By Marta Altés Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781035027309
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Published: Macmillan Children's Books - March 19th, 2024

Moving to a new home can sometimes feel scary and a little bit lonely, but this little raccoon soon discovers that wherever you go adventures soon follow.

This warm, thoughtful and reassuring story is perfect for children about to move house or start new school, but has a universal message for any child about the importance of kindness and acceptance when meeting someone new.


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Lucky Dogs: A Story About Fostering Pups By Joowon Oh, Joowon Oh (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joowon Oh, Joowon Oh (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374391270
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - March 19th, 2024

From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Joowon Oh comes a poignant picture book about the special bonds between a girl and her foster dogs, with heartwarming messages of compassion, selflessness, and finding a home—in each other.


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All About Cats By Frantz Wittkamp, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator), David Henry Wilson (Translated by) Cover Image
By Frantz Wittkamp, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator), David Henry Wilson (Translated by)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781529086454
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Published: Macmillan Children's Books - March 19th, 2024

All About Cats is a collection of hilarious rhymes . . . all about cats! These short, funny rhymes are brought to life with illustrations from Axel Scheffler, the bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo.

Cats are sleek, and cats are slick. They read, and do arithmetic!


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A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Were Riding a Bicycle By Jonathan Fenske, Jonathan Fenske (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jonathan Fenske, Jonathan Fenske (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593519493
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Published: Penguin Workshop - March 19th, 2024

The unicorn, dinosaur, and shark who "walked" into a book are back! This time, they're riding a bicycle--or are they?


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Wee? It Wasn't Me! By Clare Helen Welsh, Nicola O'Byrne (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Clare Helen Welsh, Nicola O'Byrne (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781035027583
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Published: Macmillan Children's Books - March 19th, 2024

A Lollies Book Award-winning funny story, all about wee, packed full of animal facts! The follow-up to the hilarious Poo! Is That You?

A funny story, all about wee, packed full of animal facts! The follow-up to the hilarious Poo! Is That You?


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You Are a Little Seed By SOOK-HEE CHOI, SOOK-HEE CHOI (Illustrator), Jieun Kiaer (Translated by) Cover Image
By SOOK-HEE CHOI, SOOK-HEE CHOI (Illustrator), Jieun Kiaer (Translated by)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781623544287
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Published: Charlesbridge - March 19th, 2024

For fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be, this lyrical and giftable picture book expresses how seeds—like children—can blossom despite the odds.


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Small Things Mended By Casey W. Robinson, Nancy Whitesides (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593529812
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - March 19th, 2024

The healing power of community is tenderly expressed in this picture book for fans of A Sick Day for Amos McGhee and Last Stop on Market Street.


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Mahogany: A Little Red Riding Hood Tale By JaNay Brown-Wood, John Joven (Illustrator) Cover Image
By JaNay Brown-Wood, John Joven (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623543679
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Published: Charlesbridge - March 19th, 2024

A clever, Black contemporary twist on Little Red Riding Hood, Mahogany embraces the beauty—and magic—within herself to thwart the Big Bad Wolf.


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Speck: An Itty-Bitty Epic By Margaux Meganck Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593301975
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - March 19th, 2024

Everything and everyone has a place in the universe, but for a little speck, lost at sea, it will take an extraordinary journey to find it.

Deep in a tide pool, too small to see,
Thousands of tiny specks go forth.
Each one searching
for a place to stay, and grow, and thrive...


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A Song of Gladness: A Story of Hope for Us and Our Planet By Michael Morpurgo, Emily Gravett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Michael Morpurgo, Emily Gravett (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781529063318
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Published: Two Hoots - March 19th, 2024

Travel the globe in this inspiring journey through the animal kingdom. A Song of Gladness is a timely reminder of the beauty and importance of the natural world from two of today's most celebrated children's book creators.


You're Going to Love This Book! By Jory John, Olivier Tallec (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jory John, Olivier Tallec (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374388539
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - March 12th, 2024

Sure to bring a smile to the faces of even the grumpiest readers, this laugh-out-loud picture book from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Jory John and internationally acclaimed illustrator Olivier Tallec is hilarious enough to come back to again and again.

Attention, reader: You’re going to LOVE this book!


The Quiet Forest By Charlotte Offsay, Abi Cushman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Charlotte Offsay, Abi Cushman (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665926423
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - March 12th, 2024

When a small action creates a snowball effect that disrupts the peace of the animals, the forest and a bear cub restore order once more in this delightfully funny picture book.

A mischievous mouse wanders alone in a quiet, nothing-to-do forest.


Someone Just Like You By Helen Docherty, David Roberts (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Helen Docherty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665949583
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - March 12th, 2024

From celebrated picture book author Helen Docherty and the bestselling illustrator of the Questioneers series, David Roberts, comes a vitally important picture book encouraging empathy by showing we’re more similar than different.

Somewhere in this world, there is someone just like you, who finds the same things funny and who laughs the way you do.


The House Before Falling into the Sea By Ann Suk Wang, Hanna Cha (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ann Suk Wang, Hanna Cha (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593530153
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Published: Dial Books - March 12th, 2024

A child and her family take in refugees during the Korean War in this poignant picture book about courage and what it really means to care for your neighbors.


Daisy the Daydreamer By Jennifer P. Goldfinger Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823453559
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Published: Neal Porter Books - March 12th, 2024

Daisy’s head is always in the clouds, but she still cares about things on the ground—she just needs to find her own way to prove it.


Exactly as Planned By Tao Nyeu, Tao Nyeu (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tao Nyeu, Tao Nyeu (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593462485
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - March 12th, 2024

In this clever, funny reversible book, kids will love comparing the two sides of one friendship story. Read Fox’s version of the eventful day, then flip the book over to read how Moose experiences it!


Ready to Soar By Cori Doerrfeld, Cori Doerrfeld (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cori Doerrfeld, Cori Doerrfeld (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593696729
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Published: Dial Books - March 12th, 2024

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rabbit Listened, a story of learning to stay true to yourself, rather than what others want you to be.


La Mala Suerte Is Following Me By ANA SIQUEIRA, Carlos Vélez Aguilera (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623544546
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Published: Charlesbridge - March 12th, 2024

In this fun picture book romp about superstitions, can Miguel learn to make his own luck—and be rid of La Mala Suerte—before it’s too late?


La mala suerte me sigue By ANA SIQUEIRA, Carlos Vélez Aguilera (Illustrator), Carlos E. Calvo (Translated by) Cover Image
By ANA SIQUEIRA, Carlos Vélez Aguilera (Illustrator), Carlos E. Calvo (Translated by)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623544553
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Published: Charlesbridge - March 12th, 2024

En este divertido libro ilustrado sobre las supersticiones, ¿podrá Miguel aprender a crear su propia suerte y librarse de la mala suerte antes de que sea demasiado tarde?

In this fun picture book romp about superstitions, can Miguel learn to make his own luck—and be rid of La Mala Suerte—before it’s too late?


I Am Extraordinary By Stephen Curry, Geneva Bowers (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Stephen Curry, Geneva Bowers (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593386064
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Published: Penguin Workshop - March 12th, 2024

In his sophomore picture book, NBA superstar Stephen Curry encourages kids to embrace the differences that make them extraordinary!


Bluey: Daddy Putdown By Penguin Young Readers Licenses Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593750865
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Published: Penguin Young Readers Licenses - March 12th, 2024

Mum is going to a baby shower! Can Dad keep Bluey and Bingo entertained in this storybook? Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

When Mum goes to a baby shower, Dad is in charge of taking care of Bluey and Bingo for the night. When Bluey misses Mum, he has to find a way to keep her entertained! Can Dad distract Bluey? Read along to find out!


Bluey: Queens By Penguin Young Readers Licenses Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593750872
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Published: Penguin Young Readers Licenses - March 12th, 2024

Make way for her Royal Majesties, Queen Bluey and Queen Bingo! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

Bluey and Bingo are playing Queens, but when they both want to play Butler, they can’t decide who will take the throne. Will Bluey and Bingo find a new Queen to serve? Read along to find out!


Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book) By Alexandra Penfold, Suzanne Kaufman (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593430019
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - March 12th, 2024

From the creators of the bestselling All Are Welcome comes a modern and inclusive picture book that celebrates the many milestones of a child's life ranging from a school play to graduation with an emphasis on kindness and community.

Where will you go?
Who will you be?
I savor the moments
that you’re here with me.


If You Want to Ride a Horse By Amy Novesky, Gael Abary (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amy Novesky, Gael Abary (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823456956
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Published: Neal Porter Books - March 12th, 2024

Carson Ellis' Home meets Carter Higgins' Everything You Need for a Treehouse in this poetic, open-ended testament to the power of imagination, through the prism of horses.


Circle of Love By Monique Gray Smith, Nicole Neidhardt (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063078703
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Published: Heartdrum - March 12th, 2024

Everyone is welcome in the circle.

In this warmhearted book, we join Molly at the Intertribal Community Center, where she introduces us to people she knows and loves: her grandmother and her grandmother’s wife, her uncles and their baby, her cousins, and her treasured friends.


Metal Baby By Stephen W. Martin, Brandon James Scott (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665924931
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - March 12th, 2024

For fans of The Boss Baby and Mustache Baby comes a laugh-out-loud picture book about quiet parents who unexpectedly bring home a baby that’s a heavy metal sensation!

The Mumfords are a quiet family. They live on a quiet street and enjoy quiet things. So imagine their surprise when they bring home…a Metal Baby!


Butterfly on the Wind By Adam Pottle, Ziyue Chen (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Adam Pottle, Ziyue Chen (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250821973
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - March 12th, 2024

A magical picture book about a Deaf girl who creates a butterfly with Sign Language and sends it on a journey around the world.

On the day of the talent show, Aurora's hands tremble. No matter how hard she tries to sign, her fingers stumble over one another and the words just won't come. But as she’s about to give up, she spots a butterfly.


Pie-Rats! By Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, David Mottram (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593203286
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - March 12th, 2024

A pirate’s sweetest treasure is dessert!

Pie-rats sail the starry night,
seeking treasures baked just right.
Pie-rats don't want gold doubloons—
their bounty comes on forks and spoons.


A Year in the Castle: A Look and Find Fantasy Story Book By Nikola Kucharska Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9783791375656
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Published: Prestel Junior - March 12th, 2024

These detailed spreads charting the course of a year in a fantasy medieval castle are packed to the brim with charming characters and hilarious adventures that young readers will return to again and again.


The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime By Eija Sumner, Nici Gregory (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Eija Sumner, Nici Gregory (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780735267893
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Published: Tundra Books - March 5th, 2024

This little mermaid is too FIERCE and SCARY and FEROCIOUS to follow The Good Little Mermaid's Guide to Bedtime . . . well, except the part about snuggling her shark stuffie. A hilarious picture book for kids ages 3 to 7 who are experts at resisting sleep.

Once upon an evening, a good little mermaid begins to get ready for bed.


Tiny Wonders By Sally Soweol Han Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781547614561
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Published: Bloomsbury Children's Books - March 5th, 2024

The world is full of wonders, if we take a small moment to look! A beautiful story about everyday magic.
April's town is dull and gray, and the people there are too busy to laugh or look up at the sky. But when April remembers Grandma's stories about wonder in the world, like the secret language of flowers, April wonders: Can dandelions help?


My First Earth Day (My First Holiday) By Karen Katz, Karen Katz (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Karen Katz, Karen Katz (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780805078954
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Published: Godwin Books - March 5th, 2024

I think about the forests, the water, all the animals, the fish, and the sun. I think about all the ways I can take care of our earth.

Introduce young readers to Earth Day with Karen Katz's lovely storytelling and colorful collage art.


Piano Wants to Play By Colleen Kong-Savage Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781645677932
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Published: Page Street Kids - March 5th, 2024

Piano and Amy share a special bond. Piano loves to play music with Amy. And Amy loves Piano, too.

“Play me, Amy! Play me!” Piano calls. And they do. Every day they play and practice, testing notes and strengthening fingers. From notes to scales to warm, rippling melodies, together they make a joyful noise.


This Wolf Was Different By Katie Slivensky, Hannah Salyer (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Katie Slivensky, Hannah Salyer (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665900959
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Published: Beach Lane Books - March 5th, 2024

Inspired by natural history, this captivating picture book imagines how humans and wolves first came together, exploring individuality and how true friendship means embracing differences.

Long ago, a wolf pup was born in a forest. This pup was a wolf, and so were her brothers and sisters. But this wolf was different.


Just Try It! (A Phil & Lil Book) By Phil Rosenthal, Lily Rosenthal, Luke Flowers (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781665942638
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - March 5th, 2024

From Netflix star and New York Times bestselling author Phil Rosenthal and his daughter Lily comes a hilarious picture book about a food-loving dad encouraging his picky eater daughter to just try something new.

Phil has one rule about food: try everything at least once. Otherwise, how will you know what you like? His daughter Lil disagrees.


The Storyteller By Lindsay Bonilla, Noar Lee Naggan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lindsay Bonilla, Noar Lee Naggan (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593109588
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Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - March 5th, 2024

Featuring an evocative text and luminous paintings, this stunning book celebrates the power of stories—how they connect us, inspire us, and keep memories alive.


No Cats in the Library By Lauren Emmons, Lauren Emmons (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lauren Emmons, Lauren Emmons (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665933681
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - March 5th, 2024

A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut picture book that’s “catnip for librarians and young book lovers alike” (School Library Journal, starred review).

Clarisse is a clever cat who loves books. She may not understand the dark, squiggly lines, but she can’t get enough of the pictures.


A Rainbow in Brown By Pavonis Giron, Pavonis Giron (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Pavonis Giron, Pavonis Giron (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250874368
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - March 5th, 2024

Jo wants to paint all the wonderful things she loves. With a palette of red, yellow, and blue, Jo knows she can mix any colors together to create new ones. Her imagination takes flight as she explores painting with primary and by mixing her own secondary colors, each picture as beautiful as the last.


A Penguin Like Me By Marcus Pfister, David Henry Wilson (Translated by) Cover Image
By Marcus Pfister, David Henry Wilson (Translated by)
$19.95
ISBN: 9780735845589
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Published: NorthSouth Books - March 5th, 2024

A penguin is a penguin is a penguin in this picture book about community and acceptance, from best-selling author of The Rainbow Fish Marcus Pfister!

At first glance, all penguins look the same. But a closer look reveals that every penguin is different. Theo is the smartest of them all, but doesn’t want to show it.


There are No Dragons in This Book By Donna Lambo-Weidner, Carla Haslbauer (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.95
ISBN: 9780735845497
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Published: NorthSouth Books - March 5th, 2024

In this book you are guaranteed not to find any dragons. . . .

A clever interactive picture book—sure to keep kids laughing as they look for dragons.

There are no dragons in this book! Wait, is that really true? There was one right here, wasn’t there? Was he hiding in the attic? What do you mean, he’s not alone?


Big Sister, Long Coat By Nelly Buchet, Rachel Katstaller (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nelly Buchet, Rachel Katstaller (Illustrator)
$19.95
ISBN: 9780735845510
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Published: NorthSouth Books - March 5th, 2024

"Love and tenderness are expressed in every scene" –School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"...this sweet and optimistic picture book shows how the support of a loved one can help reframe attitudes, come rain or shine." –Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

Big sisters are the best!


The Reflection in Me By Marc Colagiovanni, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338810486
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Published: Orchard Books - March 5th, 2024

In the follow-up to When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left, comes a heartwarming and joyful celebration of self-love from #1 New York Times bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented author Marc Colagiovanni!

"I like being you," said the reflection in the mirror.


Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon By Wendy Meddour, Carmen Saldaña (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Wendy Meddour, Carmen Saldaña (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781499815948
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Published: little bee books - March 5th, 2024

Peggy is pushed from perch to perch, but she's the one always saying sorry. Can Joan the seagull help Peggy realize her worth and reclaim her power? Through humor and persistence Peggy learns to stand up for herself in this charming picture book.

Peggy is an apologetic pigeon.


Pretty Ugly By David Sedaris, Ian Falconer (Illustrator) Cover Image
By David Sedaris, Ian Falconer (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781662665271
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Published: TOON Books - February 27th, 2024

A hilariously quirky monster tale about appreciating beauty—in all its weird and wonderful forms!— by the creator of the iconic Olivia books and bestselling humorist David Sedaris.

Sedaris and Falconer make a spectacular splash with this tale of a monster turned ugly—stuck with a human face!


Memory Garden By Zohreh Ghahremani, Susie Ghahremani (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250843036
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Published: Godwin Books - February 27th, 2024

A lively afternoon together in Nana’s garden is full of laughter, discovery, and connection. In lyrical text that blends past and present, Memory Garden takes us to the places we leave behind but never forget.


There’s No Such Thing as Vegetables By Kyle Lukoff, Andrea Tsurumi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kyle Lukoff, Andrea Tsurumi (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250867841
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - February 27th, 2024

A hilarious new picture book that exposes vegetables for what they truly are—leaves, roots, flowers, and stalks—by National Book Award Finalist and Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff, perfect for fans of the Our Universe series.


Bluey: Butterflies By Penguin Young Readers Licenses Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593750889
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Published: Penguin Young Readers Licenses - February 27th, 2024

Play Butterflies with Bluey and Bingo in this fun storybook! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

Bluey, Bingo, and Judo are playing Butterflies! But when Judo and Bluey leave Bingo behind to play another game, Bingo is heartbroken. Can Bluey make it up to her little sister? Read along to find out!


The Wrong Book By Drew Daywalt, Alex Willmore (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Drew Daywalt, Alex Willmore (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593621967
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Published: Philomel Books - February 27th, 2024

What if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit will have you correcting what you're reading—and laughing!

Do bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo? Do firefighters shout Ding Dong! before they put out a fire?


This Baby. That Baby. By Cari Best, Rashin Kheiriyeh (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cari Best, Rashin Kheiriyeh (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593564639
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Published: Anne Schwartz Books - February 27th, 2024

In this bouncy, playful picture book for very young listeners, follow two baby friends who live in facing buildings through their day--playing, singing, and napping--till they meet in the park!

Somewhere in the big, big city
two happy babies look out their morning windows
at the very same time.


Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover By Lucy Ruth Cummins, Pete Oswald (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lucy Ruth Cummins, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593465943
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Published: Flamingo Books - February 27th, 2024

From critically acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins and Pete Oswald, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Sour Grape, comes a story featuring Sleepy Sheepy and his very first sleepover!


The Cutest Brave Little Bunny By Joy Steuerwald, Joy Steuerwald (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joy Steuerwald, Joy Steuerwald (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593462706
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Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - February 27th, 2024

An adorable bunny tries to prove to everyone that there's more to her than just being cute.


The Wild By Yuval Zommer Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593708989
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Published: Doubleday Books for Young Readers - February 27th, 2024

An exquisitely illustrated modern fable about protecting our planet, in which Earth is imagined as a beautiful, precious, and vulnerable creature called the Wild. From the author-illustrator of The Tree That's Meant to Be.


Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough By Hayley Rocco, John Rocco (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Hayley Rocco, John Rocco (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593618097
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - February 27th, 2024

An inspiring and accessible picture book biography of the beloved naturalist, broadcaster, and documentarian David Attenborough—stunningly illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree.


Rocket Ship, Solo Trip By Chiara Colombi, Scott Magoon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Chiara Colombi, Scott Magoon (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593326930
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - February 27th, 2024

A delightful, rhyming picture book that is perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and captures all the excitement and nervousness of life's big firsts; art by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Scott Magoon!

“First time jitters? That’s okay.
Find one small step to lead the way.”


Un aleteo de esperanza By Cynthia Harmony, Devon Holzwarth (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cynthia Harmony, Devon Holzwarth (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593525791
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - February 27th, 2024

A heartwarming tale of a girl waiting for her beloved Papá to return when the monarchs fly south to their home in Mexico.


Just a Rainy Day (Little Critter) (Pictureback(R)) By Mercer Mayer Cover Image
$6.99
ISBN: 9781984830814
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - February 27th, 2024

Stuck inside on a rainy day? Bor-ing! Keep little ones busy with this pitch-perfect Little Critter story featuring Little Sister!


The Drama Llama By Rachel Morrisroe, Ella Okstad (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rachel Morrisroe, Ella Okstad (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781728283135
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Published: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky - February 20th, 2024

One day a WORRY comes to stay and simply will not go away!

"Whenever he was worried or whenever there was drama,

Alex Allen's brain produced . . .

A living breathing Llama!"


Ride Beside Me By Lucy Knisley Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781984897190
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - February 20th, 2024

The community that rides together, thrives together! New York Times bestselling comic creator Lucy Knisley celebrates the joys of biking in this picture book about coming together to build safer streets and a brighter future for all.


Ramadan Kareem By M. O. Yuksel, Hatem Aly (Illustrator) Cover Image
By M. O. Yuksel, Hatem Aly (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063240124
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Published: HarperCollins - February 20th, 2024

From M. O. Yuksel and Hatem Aly, the acclaimed creators of the award-winning In My Mosque, comes Ramadan Kareem—a delightful, diverse celebration of Ramadan around the world. Don’t miss this modern classic that celebrates the emotions and joy of this important holiday.


Somebody Needs to Do Something About That Monster! By Doug Cenko Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781682636107
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Published: Peachtree - February 20th, 2024

A silly and ironic twist on “The Little Dutch Boy,” featuring a charmingly unaware monster who just wants to be kind and make a difference


Nana in the Country By Lauren Castillo, Lauren Castillo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lauren Castillo, Lauren Castillo (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780544102170
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Published: Clarion Books - February 20th, 2024

Celebrating the love of grandparents and grandchildren, this gorgeous companion to the Caldecott Honor–winning Nana in the City is an appealing intergenerational exploration of country life.


Day and Night By Roger Duvoisin Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781681377940
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Published: NYRB Kids - February 20th, 2024

A classic picture book about the special friendship between an owl and a dog, written and illustrated by a master of children's literature.


The Crayons Love Our Planet By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593621080
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Published: Philomel Books - February 20th, 2024

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate our planet!


My Thoughts Have Wings By Maggie Smith, Leanne Hatch (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maggie Smith, Leanne Hatch (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063214583
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Published: Balzer + Bray - February 13th, 2024

Maggie Smith, bestselling author of the viral poem “Good Bones” and the memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful, delivers a lyrical and reassuring picture book perfect for calming active minds at bedtime (or anytime).

A Today Show Spring Pick!


Hello: How Nüwa Created the World By Viola Wang Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781499814927
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Published: little bee books - February 13th, 2024

The creation of humankind begins with Nuwa, a lonely young goddess, a handful of clay, and a single "hello" in this vibrant and touching tale inspired by Chinese mythology.

"Wang breathes new life into the story of the Chinese goddess of creation. . . .


Mini and Hardly and the Big Adventure By Catherine Rayner, Catherine Rayner (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781509804221
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Published: Macmillan Children's Books - February 13th, 2024

Mini is small, and Hardly is smaller – and neither of them are happy about it in this gorgeously illustrated, heart-warming picture book about unicorns from Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner.


Tomorrow's Lily By Chris Raschka, Chris Raschka (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Chris Raschka, Chris Raschka (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063049376
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Published: Greenwillow Books - February 13th, 2024

This exquisite and deeply moving picture book by two-time Caldecott Medal–winning artist Chris Raschka explores concepts of friendship, growing up, generosity, empathy, love, and time. Tomorrow’s Lily is a perfect gift book for readers of all ages, as well as a terrific choice for bedtime.


Treehouse Town By Gideon Sterer, Charlie Mylie (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gideon Sterer, Charlie Mylie (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316592628
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - February 13th, 2024

Explore every branch, nook, and cranny of a treetop utopia built by children and their animal friends in this immersive and intricately detailed picture book by a New York Times bestselling author.

Hidden high above the ground, we welcome you to Treehouse Town!

Wander through the Birch Bazaar, hitch a ride on the Tulip Train, explore the library in the h


You Are Part of the Wonder By Ruth Doyle, Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ruth Doyle, Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781499814903
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Published: little bee books - February 13th, 2024

Meditative and enchanting, this beautifully illustrated picture book encourages us to explore, connect, and find wonder in nature.

"A lovely invitation to children to see themselves as part of the larger world around them." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

There's a bird outside your window
with a song that's full of sky,
an


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Taxi, Go By Patricia Toht, Maria Karipidou (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Patricia Toht, Maria Karipidou (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536231533
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Published: Candlewick - February 13th, 2024

With energy and exuberance, the author of Pick a Pine Tree and the illustrator of Angry Cookie pair up for a bustling day in the life of a big-city taxicab.


Today Is for You! By Sally Lloyd-Jones, Kevin Waldron (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sally Lloyd-Jones, Kevin Waldron (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536225068
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Published: Candlewick - February 13th, 2024

Sheer exuberance fills the pages of this picture book celebration of the promise every day brings.

Where will you go on those traveling feet?
Who will you love? Who will you meet?
Be a little seed. Get carried away!
Go WILD into the brand-new day.


A Happy Place By Britta Teckentrup, Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781664300392
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Published: Tiger Tales - February 6th, 2024

This enchanting picture book from award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup takes readers on a magical, moonlit adventure to inspire a child’s imagination. With peek-through pages and cutaways.


The Girl Who Loves Bugs By Lily Murray, Jenny Løvlie (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lily Murray, Jenny Løvlie (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781682636558
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Published: Peachtree - February 6th, 2024

A humorous, sweet story about what happens when a passionate girl brings her outside interest indoors.

From the author-illustrator

team of A Dress With Pockets comes The Girl Who Loves Bugs.  


Escargot and the Search for Spring By Dashka Slater, Sydney Hanson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dashka Slater, Sydney Hanson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374314279
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - February 6th, 2024

A cute French snail sets off on a springtime adventure with an adorable bunny in this laugh-out-loud fourth picture book in the bestselling Escargot series—the perfect gift for Easter or all year round.


I Am NOT the Easter Bunny! By T. L. McBeth, T. L. McBeth (Illustrator) Cover Image
By T. L. McBeth, T. L. McBeth (Illustrator)
$12.99
ISBN: 9780593528457
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Published: Flamingo Books - February 6th, 2024

Perfect for Easter celebrations, Easter baskets, and those who loved How to Catch the Easter Bunny!

"Reminiscent of Mo Willems’ Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie books . . . A read-aloud gigglefest." --Kirkus reviews


Lucky Duck By Greg Pizzoli Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593649770
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - February 6th, 2024

From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learns just how lucky she is.

Susan the duck has the worst luck. Her rollerskates are two sizes too big. She's lost her favorite marble. And she's run out of pickles. 


The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn By Shawn Harris Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593571880
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - February 6th, 2024

Meet this pint-sized unicorn in this funny, modern fairy tale about perception and self-confidence from a Caldecott-Honor winning creator.


Ten Little Rabbits By Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780062644671
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Published: HarperCollins - February 6th, 2024

*An Instant Indie Bestseller*

Maurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books—a journey that will continue for many years to come.

Prepare to be . . .

Amazed . . .

Dazzled . . .


All of Those Babies By Mylisa Larsen, Stephanie Laberis (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mylisa Larsen, Stephanie Laberis (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665921442
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Published: Beach Lane Books - February 6th, 2024

Come meet babies across the animal kingdom and learn their adorable names in this “joyful, rollicking” (School Library Journal, starred review) rhyming picture book celebration of how—no matter what species—everyone grows!

Puffins have pufflings, porcupines have porcupettes, and echidnas have…puggles?!


Here Be Dragons By Susannah Lloyd, Paddy Donnelly (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Susannah Lloyd, Paddy Donnelly (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780711256606
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Published: Frances Lincoln Children's Books - February 6th, 2024

Children will love this hilarious book about a funny knight who goes in search of a dragon to battle!

The other knights have told him that there's no such thing as dragons, but he says, “Forsooth!


I'm (Almost) Never Bored (I'm Not Very) By Anna Milbourne, Asa Gilland (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Anna Milbourne, Asa Gilland (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781805071587
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Published: Usborne - February 6th, 2024

"I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest, the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun.


Today By Gabi Snyder, Stephanie Graegin (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gabi Snyder, Stephanie Graegin (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665924856
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - January 30th, 2024

This welcoming and joyful picture book reminds us that every moment can hold many surprises and to look for the wonder in every day.

Today may seem long before leaving for a summer vacation or short during the time away. The moments that make up the day are filled with surprises, joy, fun, and memories.


The Fish of Small Wishes By Elana K. Arnold, Magdalena Mora (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Elana K. Arnold, Magdalena Mora (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250765321
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 30th, 2024

Fall in love with a modern fairy tale inspired by a Jewish family memory in this magical picture book by award-winning picture book creators Elana K. Arnold and Magdalena Mora.

Once, there was a girl named Kiki, who found a fish on the asphalt.

The fish was very hot and very dry.


Mabel and the Mountain: A Story About Believing in Yourself By Kim Hillyard, Kim Hillyard (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kim Hillyard, Kim Hillyard (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9780593659021
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Published: Penguin Workshop - January 30th, 2024

Meet Mabel, a small fly with Big Plans!

Mabel is determined to do the following:

1. Climb a mountain
2. Host a dinner party
3. Make friends with a shark

Mabel's friends aren't being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about Big Plans: Don't listen to those who say you cannot. Listen to those who say you can!


This Little Kitty in the Garden By Karen Obuhanych Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593435175
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - January 30th, 2024

Spring is blooming, and what better way for rascally kittens to celebrate than by causing mischief in the garden in this charming picture book!

Spring has sprung on Sakura Way.
The five little kittles will garden today!


Eyes That Weave the World's Wonders By Joanna Ho, Dung Ho (Illustrator), Liz Kleinrock Cover Image
By Joanna Ho, Dung Ho (Illustrator), Liz Kleinrock
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063057777
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Published: HarperCollins - January 23rd, 2024

"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children’s shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and ­acceptance." —School Library Journal (starred review)


Threads: Zlata’s Ukrainian Shirt By Lina Maslo, Lina Maslo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lina Maslo, Lina Maslo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374391218
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - January 23rd, 2024

Threads is an inspiring picture book about a girl’s survival of the 1930s Ukrainian Famine-Genocide, messaging hope, pride for one's heritage, and context for today's War in Ukraine.


Jump for Joy By Karen Gray Ruelle, Hadley Hooper (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Karen Gray Ruelle, Hadley Hooper (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781662602023
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Published: Astra Young Readers - January 23rd, 2024

Kid seeks dog. Dog seeks kid. In this charming and imaginative tale of friendship, picture book readers will delight in what it means to have a furry best friend.


Too Much: My Great Big Native Family By Laurel Goodluck, Bridget George (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Laurel Goodluck, Bridget George (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665911269
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - January 23rd, 2024

A little boy wants a chance to shine on his own but discovers that being apart from his large and lively Native family isn’t necessarily better in this heartwarming and humorous picture book.

When Russell gets a part in the school play, he lights up like a shining star—and he can’t wait to tell his big, boisterous Native family the exciting news.


Agnes and the Hen (Agnes and Friends ) By Elle Rowley, Clare Therese Gray (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Elle Rowley, Clare Therese Gray (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780744091793
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Published: DK Children - January 23rd, 2024

Follow Agnes the dog and Rosie the hen as they head down to the farm in this amusing picture book for children.

This lighthearted story tells the tale of Agnes the Great Dane and Rosie the hen with an important underlying message. With Agne’s help, Rosie discovers that staying true to herself might just be her greatest strength.


Big Babies By Patrick O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Patrick O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623543662
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Published: Charlesbridge - January 23rd, 2024

For dinosaur lovers and fans of Steve Jenkins's Prehistoric Actual Size, this unexpected look at prehistoric life explores what is known about our favorite extinct creatures before they became massive, full-grown adults.


You Broke It! By Liana Finck, Liana Finck (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Liana Finck, Liana Finck (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593660409
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Published: Rise x Penguin Workshop - January 23rd, 2024

From acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck comes a clever and validating twist on parent-child dynamics.


Grandma's Roof Garden By Tang Wei, Kelly Zhang (Translated by) Cover Image
By Tang Wei, Kelly Zhang (Translated by)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646147014
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Published: Levine Querido - January 16th, 2024

Granny may be old, but she’s certainly not feeble – or idle!


Pepper and Me By Beatrice Alemagna Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781662640506
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Published: Hippo Park - January 16th, 2024

From the New York Times Book Review:
"The unnamed narrator scrapes her knee. 'I cried like a baby,' she confesses. “It was like a scary movie with you-know-what dripping down my leg. I had never seen so much before. Blood. I said the word that really scares us kids.' How could you not immediately adore and trust this voice?"


Time to Make Art By Jeff Mack, Jeff Mack (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jeff Mack, Jeff Mack (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250864666
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - January 16th, 2024

Does art have to be perfect? Where do you begin? This inspiring picture book about making art doubles as an introduction to the multifaceted and diverse global history of art empowering readers to get creative.


Programmed to Paint By Mauricio Abril, Mauricio Abril (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mauricio Abril, Mauricio Abril (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593523773
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Published: Penguin Workshop - January 16th, 2024

Join Pintro the robot's journey as he learns how to create art!


Keep Dancing Through: A Boss Family Groove By Allison Holker Boss, Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Shellene Wright (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781368092197
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Published: Disney Hyperion - January 16th, 2024

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BEST-SELLER!

Celebrity dancer and TV personality Allison Holker Boss and her late husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s first picture book is a heartfelt celebration of family and their motto: Keep dancing through.


Like You, Like Me By Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316330084
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Published: Christy Ottaviano Books - January 16th, 2024

★ "A wonderful celebration of global friendship." —Bookpage, starred review

"This story encourages young people to focus on the similarities that connect us in one human family.


Gravity Is Bringing Me Down By Wendelin Van Draanen, Cornelia Li (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Wendelin Van Draanen, Cornelia Li (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593375921
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - January 16th, 2024

Gravity becomes a very personal problem for a girl as she stumbles and tumbles through a long day. A hilarious look at a core science concept for any kid who has ever had a case of the clumsies!

When Leda wakes up by falling out of bed, she knows that gravity is in a very bad mood. Again.


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Night Song By Mk Smith Despres, Hyewon Yum (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mk Smith Despres, Hyewon Yum (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781592703944
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Published: Enchanted Lion - January 9th, 2024

A sad sack frog, who bemoans his inability to sing like a bird, discovers the vital role he's meant to play in his woodland home in this debut picture book from Mk Smith Despres, gorgeously illustrated by award-winning artist Hyewon Yum.

Every morning as the sun rises, Bernardo the frog loves greeting the day by listening to the beautiful birdsong that fills the woods with joy.


Do You Know Them?: Families Lost and Found After the Civil War By Shana Keller, Laura Freeman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shana Keller, Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665913072
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - January 9th, 2024

A moving and triumphant picture book inspired by the printed newspaper ads placed by African Americans who were separated from family members by the Civil War, enslavement, and emancipation.

After the war’s end, everyone is missing someone. Lettie’s missing her family. They had been sold and lost long before enslavement was abolished.


When You Have to Wait By Melanie Conklin, Leah Hong (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Melanie Conklin, Leah Hong (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250816542
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - January 9th, 2024

A mindful, gentle picture book about patience and learning to find beauty in the act of waiting.

Sometimes, you have to wait.

For the line at the public pool on a hot summer day.
For mom to come home after being away.

For your legs to grow just a bit longer to ride a new big kid bike.


All the Love in the World By Louise Fedele, Ana Toro (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Louise Fedele, Ana Toro (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781761210617
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Published: Hardie Grant - January 9th, 2024

Do you know what KE A GO RATA and SENI SEVIYORUM and AI SHITERU and JE T'AIME have in common? They all mean I LOVE YOU. Come along for a charming romp across the globe in this sweet bedtime story, and collect a few of the many ways we express our love to each other the world over.


Homegrown By DeAnn Wiley, DeAnn Wiley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By DeAnn Wiley, DeAnn Wiley (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250876379
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - January 9th, 2024

A touching and stunningly illustrated ode to the homes—and loved ones—that raise us, perfect for fans of Black Is a Rainbow Color, Saturday, and Last Stop on Market Street.


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The Three Little Tardigrades By Sandra Fay, Sandra Fay (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sandra Fay, Sandra Fay (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250776099
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Published: Godwin Books - January 9th, 2024

In this hilarious retelling of "The Three Little Pigs", three little tardigrades set out to find a home that's just right for them—all while watching out for the Big Hairy Wolf Spider.


I Am a Masterpiece!: An Empowering Story About Inclusivity and Growing Up with Down Syndrome By Mia Armstrong, Alexandra Thompson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mia Armstrong, Alexandra Thompson (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780593567975
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - January 9th, 2024

Tween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrome in this debut picture book.

Mia likes many of the things other people like--going to the beach, the color blue, drawing. But she doesn't like when strangers stare at her because she looks different from them.


The Spark in You By Andrea Pippins Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593380093
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Published: Random House Studio - January 9th, 2024

This jubilant picture book filled with powerful affirmations celebrates the beautiful magic that makes each of us special. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for a birthday, graduation or other new beginnings.

There is a spark in you!


Like So By Ruth Forman, Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ruth Forman, Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665917544
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Published: Little Simon - January 2nd, 2024

From bestselling author Ruth Forman and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree Raissa Figueroa comes a lyrical and vibrant picture book honoring the love and bond that exists between family and child even in complicated times.

Told from Nana’s point of view, this simple, affirming, and comforting read-aloud shows how every family’s love is natural and connected to t


A World of Love By Aimee Elizabeth Reid, Christopher Lyles (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781524739812
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Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - January 2nd, 2024

There are a world of ways to show love for our young!


Don't Trust Cats: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog By Dev Petty, Mike Boldt (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Dev Petty, Mike Boldt (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593706787
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Published: Doubleday Books for Young Readers - January 2nd, 2024

Chip the dog from Don't Eat Bees is back, with more "wisdom" to share, including some hard-won life lessons about cats. From the favorite picture book comic duo of Dev Petty and Mike Boldt.


Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Crayons By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593624333
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Published: Philomel Books - January 2nd, 2024

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!


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Buffalo Fluffalo (A Buffalo Fluffalo Story) By Bess Kalb, Erin Kraan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Bess Kalb, Erin Kraan (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593564530
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Published: Random House Studio - January 2nd, 2024

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Introducing a sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is. This laugh-out-loud story by an Emmy-nominated comedy writer shows it’s okay to be yourself.

I’m the Buffalo Fluffalo
I heave and I huffalo
Leave me alone because


Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever: Includes Fun Stickers and Hidden Easter Eggs! By Suzanne Lang, Max Lang (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Suzanne Lang, Max Lang (Illustrator)
$11.99
ISBN: 9780593652336
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Published: Random House Studio - January 2nd, 2024

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Everyone's favorite grump, Jim Panzee, star of the bestselling Grumpy Monkey series, has caught a bad case of spring fever and wakes up feeling very silly in this delightful new picture book.


Angela's Glacier By Jordan Scott, Diana Sudyka (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jordan Scott, Diana Sudyka (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823450824
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Published: Neal Porter Books - January 2nd, 2024

Award-winning author Jordan Scott’s luminously-illustrated love story of a girl growing up in the shadow of a glacier that’s always there to listen.

Angela listened to the glacier; the glacier listened to Angela.


Love Is My Favorite Color By Nina Laden, Melissa Castrillon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Nina Laden, Melissa Castrillon (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665913096
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - January 2nd, 2024

A sparkling and tender picture book about all the things that are bright and loving in the world and fill our lives with joy.

From caring to hoping to peace to sharing, there are many ways to find joy in the everyday. Celebrate the things that make life wonderful and each day special. With stunning artwork, readers of all ages will find moments to treasure.


Ra Pu Zel and the Stinky Tofu By Ying Chang Compestine, Crystal Kung (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593533055
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - January 2nd, 2024

A playful, feminist retelling of Rapunzel with a Chinese-cuisine twist

The story of Rapunzel where she’s being locked in a tower by a witch is a good one—but it’s not totally the truth.


My Block Looks Like By Janelle Harper, Frank Morrison (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Janelle Harper, Frank Morrison (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593526309
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - January 2nd, 2024

A love letter to the hustle, the bustle, the joy, and the grit of city life by debut author and Bronx native, Janelle Harper, and two-time Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner, Frank Morrison.

"My block looks like
a collision of cultures
a melting pot of cool
a burst of life
my favorite groove

. . .No matter what happens
I’ve seen it for myself


Small-Girl Toni and the Quest for Gold By Giselle Anatol, Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Giselle Anatol, Raissa Figueroa (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593404867
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - December 26th, 2023

A tall tale inspired by the life and works of Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.

Young Toni knows that her stories are going to change the world. She's good at spinning a yarn, and in fact, she thinks she might be able to spin her stories into gold if she tries hard enough. Maybe her stories can even lead her to buried treasure?


To Dogs, with Love: A Love Letter to the Dogs Who Help Us By Maria Gianferrari, Ishaa Lobo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maria Gianferrari, Ishaa Lobo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250244949
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - December 5th, 2023

A book for anyone who has ever loved a dog.

Dear Dogs,

Thank you for being there when we are sick, or hurt, or in trouble.
Thank you for licks and hugs when we feel down, or just need to smile.
Thank you for all that you do, for always being at our sides.
This is our love letter to you!


Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border (The
By Mitali Perkins, Sara Palacios (Illustrator)
$9.99
ISBN: 9781250895318
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Published: Square Fish - December 5th, 2023

A unique holiday story about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States from a National Book Award nominee. This must-read classic for Christmas is now available in paperback!


Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Susy Pilgrim Waters (Illustrator) Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781250895288
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Published: Square Fish - December 5th, 2023

Once upon a time, in a little village in India, there lived an old woman whom everyone called Grandma. She loved gardening and had the best vegetable patch in the village. One day, Grandma received a letter from her daughter, who lived on the other side of the jungle.

“Please come and visit me,” said the letter. “I haven’t seen you in so long. I miss you.”


The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea By Leigh Hodgkinson, Leigh Hodgkinson (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536231328
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Published: Candlewick - December 5th, 2023

A gluttonous pea runs afoul of a very hungry princess in this playful cautionary tale inspired by a favorite cumulative rhyme and a classic fairy tale.

There was a green pea who swallowed a sprout. Without a doubt, a brussels sprout. Whats that about?


Poo! Is That You? By Clare Helen Welsh, Nicola O'Byrne (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Clare Helen Welsh, Nicola O'Byrne (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781035023738
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Published: Macmillan Children's Books - December 5th, 2023

Lenny the Lemur is on holiday in the Amazon rainforest. He's just settling down for a nice snooze, when a very yucky smell wafts past . . .Poo-ie! What or who could it be?

Lenny sets off to track down the source of the nasty niff . . . Along the way, he meets lots of stinky creatures, finding out about the different smells they make and why.


The Red Fruit By Lee Gee Eun Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781646147007
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Published: Levine Querido - November 28th, 2023

Baby Bear is off exploring on his own.

Tok!

Now what’s this that just hit his head? Mmmm…it’s a delicious red fruit. He must get more.

Up, up, up, to the top of the forest.

Hello Caterpillar! Hello Squirrel! Hello Bees!

Now what is that?

Why, it’s the biggest red fruit of all!


A Pack of Your Own By Maria Nilsson Thore, Maria Nilsson Thore (Illustrator), Annie Prime (Translated by) Cover Image
By Maria Nilsson Thore, Maria Nilsson Thore (Illustrator), Annie Prime (Translated by)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781782693581
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Published: Pushkin Children's Books - November 28th, 2023

A DELIGHTFUL PICTUREBOOK ABOUT A LONELY DACHSHUND WHO FINDS A FRIEND

A lonely dachshund dreams of having a friend, but every time the little sausage dog goes to the park they find it hard to fit in. They can only watch the other dogs playing and having fun. Until one day, a friend comes along...


A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before By Avi Steinberg, Avi Steinberg (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Avi Steinberg, Avi Steinberg (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780374390945
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Published: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) - November 28th, 2023

Perfect for fans of The Book with No Pictures and Dragons Love Tacos, A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before is a laugh-out-loud debut picture book that encourages kids to explore their own creativity by telling three whimsically witty and gloriously goofy stories at the same time.


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My Dog and I: A Picture Book By Luca Tortolini, Felicita Sala (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Luca Tortolini, Felicita Sala (Illustrator)
$20.99
ISBN: 9781990252303
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Published: Milky Way Picture Books - November 21st, 2023

My Dog and I is a delightfully imaginative picture book about a little girl who’s always wanted a dog, showing us that love knows no bounds, from award-winning creators, author Luca Tortolini and illustrator Felicita Sala.
 
Out for a walk one day, a girl stumbles upon a lost “dog.” Having always wanted a dog of her own, she brings the &ldquo


Is This Love? (Marley) By Bob Marley, Cedella Marley, Alea Marley (Illustrator) Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781452171739
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Published: Chronicle Books - November 21st, 2023

Relive the magic of Bob Marley’s most beloved songs in this newest picture book adaptation!

Is this love?
Is this love that I’m feeling?


Bob Marley’s music has captured the hearts and souls of families around the world.


When the Stars Came Home By Brittany Luby, Natasha Donovan (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Brittany Luby, Natasha Donovan (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316592499
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - November 21st, 2023

Published to rave reviews, here is a heartwarming look at how the comfort of tradition and story can create a true sense of belonging, told through an Indigenous lens.  

When Ojiig moves to the city with his family, he misses everything they left behind. Most of all, he misses the sparkling night sky.


When I Smile: A Book of Kindness (Growing Hearts) By Jo Witek, Christine Roussey (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jo Witek, Christine Roussey (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419769160
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - November 14th, 2023

From author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey, the bestselling creators of In My Heart, When I Smile is a picture book about all the things a smile can do.

Part of the Growing Hearts series!

One girl discusses the power of a smile and the many different smiles she gives to those around her throughout the day.


Copydog: A Picture Book (Fuzzy Friends) By Zachariah OHora Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419765018
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - November 14th, 2023

From the hilarious mind of award-winning and New York Times bestselling creator Zachariah OHora comes this charmingly offbeat and true-to-life picture book tale of sibling conflict, with a fresh twist on the “copycat.”

Elise and her younger sister, Rosemont, get along well—most of the time.
But there’s one thing about her sister that drives E


The Imposter By Kelly Collier, Kelly Collier (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kelly Collier, Kelly Collier (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780358697060
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Published: Clarion Books - November 14th, 2023

A laugh-out-loud tale about a skunk who longs for a family, perfect for fans of Gaston and Wolfie the Bunny.

Skunk wants to be a dog. EVERYONE loves dogs. And every dog seems to have exactly what he’s looking for: a home and a family.


Huesos By Luis San Vicente, Luis San Vicente (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781948066761
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Published: Lil' Libros - November 14th, 2023

Introduce your little ones in both English and Spanish to the strong bond between a human and their pet - and how one passing away will never do them apart


Tim Does His Own Thing By Bianca Antonissen, Lisa Brandenberg (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781605379463
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Published: Clavis - November 14th, 2023

A beautiful book about talent, diversity, and the importance of doing your own thing. For little peeps following their own path ages 4 years and up.

When little bird Tim hatches from his egg, the other birds say he should learn how to fly. All the fathers and mothers give him their best advice. But Tim isn't so sure. Does he really have to do what everyone else is doing?


The Big Cheese (The Food Group) By Jory John, Pete Oswald (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jory John, Pete Oswald (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063329508
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Published: HarperCollins - November 7th, 2023

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!

Don’t miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald!


What's in a Dumpling, Grandma? By Linda Meeker, Sandra Eide (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Linda Meeker, Sandra Eide (Illustrator)
$15.99
ISBN: 9781400244225
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Published: Tommy Nelson - November 7th, 2023

From the creator of the TikTok sensation Grey and Mama (@greyandmama, 7.5M followers) and author of Thank You, Mama comes a Vietnamese American family story about a boy who loves to eat adventurously, comfort food, family tradition, and a grandmother's love and wisdom.


A Way to the Stars By David Almond, Gill Smith (Illustrator) Cover Image
By David Almond, Gill Smith (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536231250
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Published: Candlewick - November 7th, 2023

Hans Christian Andersen Award winner David Almond conjures the imaginative bond between a father and son as they pool their resources to defeat gravity and realize a dream.


Kevin Goes First By Hala Tahboub, Hala Tahboub (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Hala Tahboub, Hala Tahboub (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063254190
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Published: Clarion Books - November 7th, 2023

From debut author-illustrator Hala Tahboub comes a seriously silly story for fans of Oliver Jeffers, social-emotional adventures, and strawberry donuts.

When Kevin and his friends find a mysterious ladder, it sparks a big debate over what it might lead to . . . and who should go first.


Noodle Conquers Comfy Mountain (Noodle and Jonathan) By Jonathan Graziano, Dan Tavis (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jonathan Graziano, Dan Tavis (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665941679
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - November 7th, 2023

Noodle the pug embarks on a quest to climb comfy mountain in this sweet and entertaining sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Noodle and the No Bones Day by the creator of the viral “Bones or No Bones” TikTok videos!

Noodle the pug loves his cozy donut bed, tucked away in his human, Jonathan’s, bedroom.


Books Make Good Friends By Jane Mount Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781797209654
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Published: Chronicle Books - November 7th, 2023

This new picture book from beloved author-illustrator Jane Mount celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing the real world.

Lotti isn’t sure she wants to make friends. She’s shy, and she doesn’t really know how.


The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary By Chelsea Lin Wallace, Alison Farrell (By (artist)) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781797210810
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Published: Chronicle Books - November 7th, 2023

A rollicking read-aloud featuring a wide cast of characters coming to the school nurse for help with their hilariously dramatic bumps, runny noses, and many other colorful complaints!

Kids at Bluebell don’t feel well—
Gus is sad, and Benny fell. 
Splinters, lice, a paper cut, 
throw-up, bumps, a hungry gut. 
Charlee’s tooth


Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year (The Questioneers) By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781419769047
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - November 7th, 2023

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Ada Twist, Scientist and Rosie Revere, Engineer comes the story of the very first Questioneer: Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year!


Wintergarden By Janet Fox, Jasu Hu (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Janet Fox, Jasu Hu (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823451012
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Published: Neal Porter Books - November 7th, 2023

Growing and harvesting an herb garden can be fun and oh so satisfying—even in the dead of winter.

Winter outside the window,
Garden on the sill.


Julius By Angela Johnson, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Angela Johnson, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338898330
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - November 7th, 2023

A humorous and joyful celebration of love and sharing by the award-winning and bestselling duo, Angela Johnson and Dav Pilkey.

When Maya's grandfather comes to visit from Alaska, he brings a surprise in a crate -- something, he says, to teach her "fun and sharing." Maya hopes it's a horse or a big brother. But instead, it's a huge, pink pig named Julius!


Milo Walking: A Picture Book By James Howe, Sakika Kikuchi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By James Howe, Sakika Kikuchi (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419755200
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - November 7th, 2023

From James Howe, the bestselling author of Bunnicula, comes a beautiful picture book story about looking, observing, and finding wonder in the things that we walk right past every day—featuring full-color illustrations by Sakika Kikuchi.

Every morning, Milo goes walking with his mother.


Weather Any Storm By Vanessa Zuisei Goddard, Paddy Donnelly (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781611809916
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Published: Bala Kids - November 7th, 2023

A playful rhyming meditation story to help kids ages 4-8 be captains of their own ships and navigate emotional highs and lows.

Learn to breathe through storms of emotions in this nautical meditation adventure.

Whether you’re grouchy or grumpy, gloomy or grey,
the Wildering Billies cannot get their way.


You Are Everything By Omid Arabian, Shilla Shakoori (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Omid Arabian, Shilla Shakoori (Illustrator)
$17.95
ISBN: 9781644213094
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Published: Triangle Square - November 7th, 2023

Inspired by a Rumi poem, this mystical picture book for the young readers emphasizes the vast interconnectedness of the world and each of us.

you thought:
What if I try a little...
becoming?

And as soon as you thought it,
it started to happen.
(That’s how powerful you are!)
Whatever you thought of,
you started to become!


Dinosaurs Don't Exist: (Interactive Books for Kids) By Mark Janssen Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9798986640686
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Published: Tra Publishing - October 31st, 2023

Two brothers embark on a dinosaur hunt in this exciting fold-out book where nothing is quite what it seems.

Warning! Unfold this book for scary dinosaur surprises!

Two brothers set off on a pretend expedition to find dinosaurs. Of course, everyone knows dinosaurs don’t exist, so there’s no need to be scared—or is there?


Would Anyone Notice? By Joke Eikenaar, Connie Snoek (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joke Eikenaar, Connie Snoek (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781605379487
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Published: Clavis - October 31st, 2023

An original fairy tale about friendship, confidence, and acceptance. For readers ages 5 years and up, with or without a crown.


Bear's Big Dreaming By Michael Rosen, Daniel Egnéus (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Michael Rosen, Daniel Egnéus (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781547613304
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Published: Bloomsbury Children's Books - October 31st, 2023

From beloved author Michael Rosen (We’re Going on a Bear Hunt) and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus comes a modern classic picture book about love, hope and the dreams that sustain us.

* “A soothing tale that will be welcomed in autumn or at bedtime in any season of the year.” —Booklist, starred review


Down the Hole By Scott Slater, Adam Ming (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Scott Slater, Adam Ming (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780358683346
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Published: Clarion Books - October 31st, 2023

Anansi the Spider meets Jon Klassen in this wickedly witty debut.

When a suspiciously polite fox attempts to coax his next meal out of a burrow, he is met with a clever rabbit who has been cooking up a surprise for this very moment!


I Want 100 Dogs By Stacy McAnulty, Claire Keane (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Stacy McAnulty, Claire Keane (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781797214405
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Published: Chronicle Books - October 31st, 2023

In this funny, feel-good first-pet book, one aspiring dog owner and her parents ponder—in wildly imaginative and hilarious detail—all the best and worst outcomes of bringing home more dogs than you can (literally) shake a stick at.


 

A young girl proclaims, "I want 100 dogs." In a twist, her parents agree, but they have just one q


Turbo's Special Delivery By Jean Reagan, Eduardo Marticorena (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jean Reagan, Eduardo Marticorena (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063288935
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Published: Clarion Books - October 24th, 2023

There’s a new truck on the road and he goes fast—turbo fast; from New York Times bestselling author Jean Reagan comes a social-emotional picture book about slowing down and learning new skills.  


Chubby Bunny By Julie Murphy, Sarah Winifred Searle (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063011182
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Published: Balzer + Bray - October 24th, 2023

The debut picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’. Told with Julie Murphy's trademark humor and heart, this is a clever, funny body-positive story about loving yourself.


A Daydreamy Child Takes a Walk By Gianni Rodari, Beatrice Alemagna (Illustrator), Antony Shugaar (Translated by) Cover Image
By Gianni Rodari, Beatrice Alemagna (Illustrator), Antony Shugaar (Translated by)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781592704033
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Published: Enchanted Lion - October 24th, 2023

Written by Gianni Rodari, the father of modern Italian children's literature, and charmingly illustrated by award-winning artist Beatrice Alemagna, this bright, sweet story reminds us what children are really like in the most essential and beautiful way!

A 2024 USBBY Outstanding International Book ★

Little Giovanni is always daydreaming, always paying


Star Stuff By Rand Burkert, Chris Raschka (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rand Burkert, Chris Raschka (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780062858177
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Published: Michael di Capua Books - October 24th, 2023

An original, out-of-this-world fable about friendship, teamwork, and persistence, illustrated by double Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.

It’s up to Giovanni and Lorenzo, Sky Repair Specialists, to fill the sky with stars. One night, on the job, Lorenzo gets stuck in a nebula! Giovanni calls out for help to the constellations....


Oliver and the Night Giants: (Magical Books for Kids, Bedtime Picture Books) By Kitty O'Meara, Anna Pirolli (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kitty O'Meara, Anna Pirolli (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781735311500
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Published: Tra Publishing - October 24th, 2023

"Positively enchanting...


Donde Llevan Los Sueños By Elena Ferrándiz Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9788419464163
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Published: Cuento de Luz SL - October 24th, 2023

Where dreams take you...


Where Dreams Take You By Elena Ferrándiz Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9788419464187
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Published: Cuento de Luz SL - October 24th, 2023

Where dreams take you...


All Dogs! By Roel Seidell, Roel Seidell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Roel Seidell, Roel Seidell (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781605379432
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Published: Clavis - October 24th, 2023

A funny picture book with curious cats and a whole lot of dogs. For animal lovers ages 4 years and up.


Sleeping Is Not for Me! (Somos8) By José Carlos Andrés, Alessandro Montagnana (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9788419253767
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Published: Nubeocho - October 24th, 2023

When night falls on the savannah, the animals go to sleep. But Littlephant... still wants to play It's night, but Littlephant doesn't want to go to sleep. His father sings him the song in which the animals are quiet and then fall asleep: the snake, the zebra, the hyena, the ostrich and the crocodile "Hush now, hush. Hush now, hush".


Can You Catch Me? Tutu and the Vehicles By Piotr Karski Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781914912979
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Published: Boxer Books - October 24th, 2023

Humorous preschool picture book about a cat chasing his tail

Tutu can see his tail--but he can't catch it He is determined that nothing will stop him from catching it, so he takes a plane, a train, a bus, a boat--every form of transport you can possibly think of--and guess what? He catches his tail


Sir Morien: The Legend of a Knight of the Round Table By Holly Black, Kaliis Smith, Ebony Glenn (By (artist)) Cover Image
By Holly Black, Kaliis Smith, Ebony Glenn (By (artist))
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316424134
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 24th, 2023

Full of humor, drama, and adventure, this retelling of a little-known figure of Arthurian Legend, co-written by friends Kaliis Smith and #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, is perfect for any knight in training. 

Prince Morien was brave and clever and true…

The brave North African knight Morien is on a quest to find his fathe


Brave Little Bear By Steve Small, Steve Small (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Steve Small, Steve Small (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665951104
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - October 24th, 2023

From internationally acclaimed picture book creator Steve Small comes a tender story about fear of change and what it means to be brave.

It’s time for Arlo the bear and his family to leave their winter den and journey to Spring Valley, but he doesn’t feel ready for the big departure from the home he likes just the way it is.


Alis the Aviator By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail, Kalpna Patel (Illustrator) Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781774883648
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Published: Tundra Books - October 24th, 2023

Come along on an aviation journey with Alis! This spunky female guide will take you through an ABC of planes in this picture book featuring gorgeous cut-paper art.


If I Had a Polar Bear (If I Had A...Series) By Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gabby Dawnay, Alex Barrow (Illustrator)
$15.95
ISBN: 9780500653067
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Published: Thames & Hudson - October 24th, 2023

A boldly illustrated bedtime story that imagines what it would be like to have a snuggly and super-strong polar bear for a pet.

If I Had a Polar Bear imagines what it would be like to have a polar bear as a pet. It might be an unconventional choice, but it would be sure to give the best bear hugs . . .


The North Wind and the Sun By Philip C. Stead Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823455836
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Published: Neal Porter Books - October 24th, 2023

She Persisted meets Be Kind in this reinterpretation of a classic fable, whose timeless message of perseverance and hope will encourage readers to stand up for themselves.

Who will win the war of trust— 
the forceful, spiteful, cruel North Wind
or the gentle, patient, determined Sun?


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Don't Blow Your Top! By Ame Dyckman, Abhi Alwar (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ame Dyckman, Abhi Alwar (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781338837841
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Published: Orchard Books - October 17th, 2023

Everybody gets angry sometimes, even a little volcano. But with some rock-steady advice, Little Volcano finds a way to process their steamy emotions.

Spend a day in paradise with Little Volcano and Big Volcano. Everything is beautiful and calm until an out-of-control bird drops a coconut on Little Volcano's crater. Will Little Volcano blow their top? Can Big Volcano help?


Love Is in the Bear By Judith Henderson, Nahid Kazemi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Judith Henderson, Nahid Kazemi (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781771475891
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Published: Owlkids - October 17th, 2023

A perfectly pitched story about a bear, a bird, and a bond forged through music


Chip By Federico Gastaldi Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316381840
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Published: Christy Ottaviano Books - October 17th, 2023

Atticus and his goldfish Chip share memories in this tender and beautifully illustrated picture book about losing a pet. 

Atticus wakes at his usual time, ready to feed Chip. But when he reaches the fishbowl, Chip is gone.


Unflappable By Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Matthew Ward, Scott Magoon (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780358400059
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Published: Clarion Books - October 17th, 2023

A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, starring three endearing flightless birds determined to get aloft. 

Three flightless friends long to feel the wind beneath their wings. So, they try, and try, and try to fly. But all they do is fall, fall, fall. Flying, it turns out, is hard.


Giraffe Is Too Tall for This Book By DK Ryland Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781645679851
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Published: Page Street Kids - October 17th, 2023

Furry, feathered, and scaled—all our animal friends are ready to read. But there’s just one big problem: Giraffe is too tall!

(Or, rather, the book is too short.)


Not He or She, I'm Me By A. M. Wild, Kah Yangni (Illustrator) Cover Image
By A. M. Wild, Kah Yangni (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250818607
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - October 17th, 2023

A Stonewall Book Award Honor Book

"The warmth of everyday gender euphoria is burnished to brilliant radiance" (BCCB, starred review) in this joyous picture book about a day in the life of a non-binary child.


The Wishing Machine By Jonathan Hillman, Nadia Alam (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jonathan Hillman, Nadia Alam (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665922302
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - October 17th, 2023

Oge Mora’s Saturday meets Carmela Full of Wishes in this touching and whimsical picture book about a mother and child’s last trip to their local laundromat before moving away.

Every Sunday after cereal, Sam and Mom walk to the laundromat, wash their clothes, and see their friends. But this Sunday is different.


My Brother Is an Avocado By Tracy Darnton, Yasmeen Ismail (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tracy Darnton, Yasmeen Ismail (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665942089
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - October 17th, 2023

A big sister anticipates the birth of a new sibling in this warm and funny stage-by-stage picture book tour of all the sizes of a growing baby, from teeny-tiny poppy seed to giant watermelon.

It’s hard to wait for an exciting new baby to join the family, especially when it’s still growing inside Mom’s tummy.


Superbaby By Stephanie Ledyard, Lincoln Agnew (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Stephanie Ledyard, Lincoln Agnew (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823445585
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Published: Neal Porter Books - October 17th, 2023

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superbaby! A delightful read-aloud picture book about the adventures babies enjoy between naptimes.

Superbaby is UP! UP!
And awake . . .



Etta Extraordinaire By Roda Ahmed, Chloe Burgett (Illustrator), Charnaie Gordon Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063295711
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Published: HarperCollins - October 17th, 2023

Charnaie Gordon, the creator of Here Wee Read, and Roda Ahmed, the New York Times bestselling publisher and author of Mae Among the Stars, debut their first-ever collaboration with the extraordinary adventures of the one and only Etta Extraordinaire!

Meet Etta!


Mr. Fiorello's Head By Cecilia Ruiz (Created by) Cover Image
By Cecilia Ruiz (Created by)
$19.95
ISBN: 9781592703791
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Published: Enchanted Lion - October 17th, 2023

A humorous and playful story, both poignant and inspiring, about a man who loses his prized hair, and how to make space for newness and growth.

A San Francisco Chronicle Best Children’s Books to Gift This Holiday Season!
A Toronto Public Library New & Noteworthy Picture Book of the Month!


The Magical Snowflake By Bernette Ford, Erin Robinson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Bernette Ford, Erin Robinson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781914912221
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Published: Boxer Books - October 17th, 2023

Experience the enchanting and timeless tale of expectation, anticipation, and wonder crafted by renowned children's book author Bernette Ford.


Apart, Together: A Book about Transformation By Linda Booth Sweeney, Ariel Rutland (Illustrator) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063264618
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Published: Balzer + Bray - October 17th, 2023

This bold, surprising picture book demonstrates the magic of everyday transformations (and introduces cause-and-effect) for the youngest readers.

What happens when 1+1 equals . . . something other than 2?

Apart, blue is blue and yellow is yellow . . . but together they make green. Bees and flowers together make honey. Soap and water become foam!


My Cat Does Ballet By Robert Heidbreder, Matt Schu (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Robert Heidbreder, Matt Schu (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665917032
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - October 17th, 2023

A boy shares his love of ballet with his cat in this adorable picture book that leaps and glides through ballet terms, famous dancers, and the special bond between a young dancer and his pet.

Some cats pounce, snooze, or climb up the curtains. But one boy has a pet cat that does ballet, jumping after flies in perfect grands jetés and gliding across floors with smooth glissades.


The Tailor Shop at the Intersection By Ahn Jaesun Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781945492761
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Published: Transit Children's Editions - October 17th, 2023

A heartwarming story about family, resilience, fashion, and staying true to who you are--told through three generations of tailors in a rapidly changing Seoul.


Mae and Gerty and the Matter with Matter By Elaine Vickers, Erica Salcedo (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Elaine Vickers, Erica Salcedo (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781506485416
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Published: Beaming Books - October 17th, 2023

Mae is fed up with her parents thinking her younger sister, Gerty, is a science genius. But as Mae learns that science is all about asking questions and trying new things, she realizes that she can be a scientist too and joins her sister to explore all types of matter.

A humorous and heartfelt introduction to the science of matter.


Baby Unicorns (The Magical Unicorn Society #5) By Anne Marie Ryan, Olga Baumert (Illustrator), Kristina Kister (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Anne Marie Ryan, Olga Baumert (Illustrator), Kristina Kister (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781789294811
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Published: Michael O'Mara - October 17th, 2023

The Magical Unicorn Society is opening its doors once again to reveal eight brand-new stories about the world’s most magical and elusive creatures.


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101 Ways to Read a Book By Timothée de Fombelle, Benjamin Chaud (Illustrator), Karin Snelson (Translator) Cover Image
By Timothée de Fombelle, Benjamin Chaud (Illustrator), Karin Snelson (Translator)
$20.00
ISBN: 9781636550824
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Published: Red Comet Press - October 17th, 2023

A 2023 NEW YORK TIMES HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR CHILDREN PICK
A delightful gift for all those who love books and reading.


The Twelve Hours of Christmas By Jenn Bailey, Bea Jackson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jenn Bailey, Bea Jackson (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316330978
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 10th, 2023

In this reinvention of the classic holiday carol "The 12 Days of Christmas," five golden rings become five Nana hugs, eight maids a-milking become eight mugs of cocoa, and much more, as a family comes together to celebrate the holidays.

In the first hour of Christmas Santa left for me…a kitten underneath the Christmas tree!


Baby Be By Alison McGhee, Sean Qualls (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Alison McGhee, Sean Qualls (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781534405394
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Published: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books - October 10th, 2023

Dads of all varieties bounce and groove with their babies, letting them know the best thing they can be is themselves, in this exuberant picture book ode to the joy of fatherhood.

Baby!
High five!
Down low!
You ready?
Let’s go!


Dads got moves! Dads got grooves.


Beautiful Noise: The Music of John Cage By Lisa Rogers, Il Sung Na (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lisa Rogers, Il Sung Na (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593646625
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Published: Anne Schwartz Books - October 10th, 2023

Open this unique picture book and meet John Cage, the pioneering, inspiring composer who believed all sound—from the crash of a slamming door to the whirr of a blender to the whoosh of the wind—was music.


Gift & Box By Ellen Mayer, Brizida Magro (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ellen Mayer, Brizida Magro (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593377611
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - October 10th, 2023

Follow the adventures of Gift and Box as they travel from Grandma's house to Sofia's front door!

Gift and Box are a package, dropped off with love from Grandma at the local post office. But being a package together on a long postal voyage is not always easy. There are ships to board, oceans to cross and bumpy truck rides! Can Gift and Box arrive in one piece?


Lonely Bird By Ruth Whiting, Ruth Whiting (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ruth Whiting, Ruth Whiting (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536226188
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Published: Candlewick - October 10th, 2023

A tiny paper bird shares a home with humans in this wondrously illustrated debut, introducing a sensitive, creative soul who ventures into the belly of the beast to rescue a new friend.


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Winter: A Solstice Story (The Solstice Series) By Kelsey E. Gross, Renata Liwska (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kelsey E. Gross, Renata Liwska (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665908139
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - October 10th, 2023

From debut author Kelsey Gross and New York Times bestselling artist Renata Liwska comes a gentle and lulling picture book celebrating the magic of the Winter Solstice with a group of animal friends in a quiet forest.

Tonight is the longest night of the year—solstice is here! Deep in the forest, the dark, cold, and quiet of winter is all around.


The Garden Witch By Kyle Beaudette Cover Image
$17.95
ISBN: 9781777791841
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Published: Eye of Newt Books - October 10th, 2023

Once upon a time way up high on a cliff, grew a magical garden that belonged to a witch. The Garden Witch is lonely, no one shops at her stall, no one visits her magical garden, and there is no one to talk to--except for the three evil rats she lives with. The rats will eat her if she upsets them, so she lives day in and day out the same until one evening she cries in her garden.


Place Hand Here By Katie Yamasaki Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781324017035
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Published: Norton Young Readers - October 10th, 2023

A magnificent story of community, family, and love from internationally renowned muralist and picture book creator Katie Yamasaki.


A World Full of Winter Stories: 50 Folk Tales and Legends from Around the World (World Full of...) By Angela McAllister, Olga Baumert (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Angela McAllister, Olga Baumert (Illustrator)
$24.99
ISBN: 9780711277922
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Published: Frances Lincoln Children's Books - October 10th, 2023

Get ready for winter with this treasury of 50 frosty stories from around the globe.
 
Curl up beside the fire and uncover stories from all over the world with this rich resource of wintery folk tales, myths and legends.


How to Decorate a Christmas Tree By Vikki VanSickle, Miki Sato (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Vikki VanSickle, Miki Sato (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780735268586
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Published: Tundra Books - October 10th, 2023

A little girl shares the steps for the perfect tree trimming — a holiday picture book for fans of Pick a Pine Tree and The Little Christmas Tree.

In this charming Christmas tale, readers will follow along with the main character as she shares all the things that go into decorating a tree:

Lights
Ornaments
Popcorn
Hot chocolate
Taffy the cat


Santa's Gotta Go! By Derrick Barnes, Courtney Lovett (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Derrick Barnes, Courtney Lovett (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593530436
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Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - October 10th, 2023

We all know that Santa Claus is one cool dude! But how is he as a houseguest? Find out in this hilarious picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes!


Nesting Dolls By Vanessa Brantley-Newton Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781984852373
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Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - October 10th, 2023

A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.


Kozo the Sparrow By Allen Say, Allen Say (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Allen Say, Allen Say (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063248465
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Published: Clarion Books - October 10th, 2023

**A NEW YORK TIMES BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2023**

Caldecott Medalist Allen Say's tale of a young boy who saves a baby bird from the local bullies is filled with compassion and empathy. Based on a true story and gorgeously illustrated, this story from an iconic picture book creator is not to be missed.


Tokyo Night Parade By J.P. Takahashi, Minako Tomigahara (Illustrator) Cover Image
By J.P. Takahashi, Minako Tomigahara (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780063224964
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Published: Katherine Tegen Books - October 10th, 2023

Spirited Away meets Where the Wild Things Are by way of yokai mythology in this enchanting picture book by debut author J. P. Takahashi and illustrator Minako Tomigahara.


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Begin Again: How We Got Here and Where We Might Go - Our Human Story. So Far. By Oliver Jeffers, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Oliver Jeffers, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
$26.99
ISBN: 9780593621554
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Published: Philomel Books - October 3rd, 2023

In his first illustrated book created specifically for readers of all ages, Oliver Jeffers shares a very brief history of humanity and shares his dreams for where we go from here.


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Mole Is Not Alone By Maya Tatsukawa, Maya Tatsukawa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Maya Tatsukawa, Maya Tatsukawa (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250869647
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - October 3rd, 2023

In this cozy picture book about friendship, Mole anxiously decides to journey through underground tunnels to attend a party.


If I Was a Horse By Sophie Blackall Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316510981
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - October 3rd, 2023

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER!​

A gift for any child with an unbridled imagination, this bestseller from award-winning creator Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of life as a horse. And with a cover adorned with glitter, this romp really sparkles!


If you were a horse, what would you do? Could you fit in your clothes?


A Cloud in a Jar By Aaron Lewis Krol, Carlos Vélez Aguilera (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781645679936
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Published: Page Street Kids - October 3rd, 2023

It’s just after midnight on Walton Wharf West, but there’s no time for sleeping—adventure awaits! Get dressed, grab your oars, let’s not delay. Lou Dozens is here, and we’re sailing to Firelight Bay!


The Voice in the Hollow By Will Hillenbrand Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823436811
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Published: Holiday House - October 3rd, 2023

A young mouse’s shortcut home turns into a fantastical journey guided by a mysterious guardian in this wintery tale with a breath-taking double gatefold surprise.

When a blizzard closes the library early, Hubert decides to take a shortcut home through the spooky Hollow. Just as Hubert is gathering his nerve to press on, another mouse appears and offers to take his hand.


Do You Remember? By Sydney Smith Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823442621
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Published: Neal Porter Books - October 3rd, 2023

From the author/artist of the multiple award-winning of Small in the City comes an innovative and moving look at memories, filtered through the mind of a child.

Can you hear the morning wind in the trees?
Can you feel the snowflakes landing on your wrist?
Can you taste the sweetness of the warm berries?


The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival By Lu Fraser, Kate Hindley (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lu Fraser, Kate Hindley (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781682635896
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Published: Peachtree - October 3rd, 2023

Gertie is going to be a big sister! But is there room in Mummy's heart for the little yak—and an even littler new arrival?


Finn's Little Fibs (Big Bright Feelings) By Tom Percival Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781547612932
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Published: Bloomsbury Children's Books - October 3rd, 2023

What happens when one little lie turns into a big problem? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry comes the perfect picture book for helping children learn the importance of honesty.


Santa Shark: A Great White Christmas: A Great White Christmas By Mike Lowery, Mike Lowery (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mike Lowery, Mike Lowery (Illustrator)
$14.99
ISBN: 9781338803952
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Published: Orchard Books - October 3rd, 2023

Here's Santa as you've never seen him before -- get ready for a hilariously, fintastic underwater holiday story, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!

Jingle shells, Jingle shells, jingle all the waves!


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Skating Wild on an Inland Sea By Jean E. Pendziwol, Todd Stewart (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jean E. Pendziwol, Todd Stewart (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781773067049
Availability: Backordered
Published: Groundwood Books - October 3rd, 2023

Let's go Experience the magic of skating on wild ice.


Be More Dog By Caroline Crowe, Carlos Velez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Caroline Crowe, Carlos Velez (Illustrator)
$17.95
ISBN: 9781782508328
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Published: Floris Books - October 3rd, 2023

This feel-good story will paw at the heartstrings of all dog lovers.

Happiness is all around us. Sometimes you just have to BE MORE DOG to find it


The Pet Store Window By Jairo Buitrago, Rafael Yockteng (Illustrator), Elisa Amado (Translator) Cover Image
By Jairo Buitrago, Rafael Yockteng (Illustrator), Elisa Amado (Translator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781773064598
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Published: Groundwood Books - October 3rd, 2023

Ana looks out the pet store window with the store's last remaining animals for sale--a dog, a hedgehog and a mouse. What are they waiting for?


Mnoomin Maan'gowing / The Gift of Mnoomin By Brittany Luby, Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Illustrator), Mary Ann Corbiere (Translator) Cover Image
By Brittany Luby, Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Illustrator), Mary Ann Corbiere (Translator)
$21.99
ISBN: 9781773068466
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Published: Groundwood Books - October 3rd, 2023

In this bilingual book, an Anishinaabe child explores the story of a precious mnoomin seed and the circle of life mnoomin sustains.


Three Tasks for a Dragon By Eoin Colfer, P.J. Lynch (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Eoin Colfer, P.J. Lynch (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781536229998
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Published: Candlewick - October 3rd, 2023

With wit and gorgeous art, New York Times best-selling author Eoin Colfer and multi-award-winning illustrator P.J. Lynch team up again for a quest story of knights, dark magic, and a maiden with powers of her own.


A Day in the Park By Robert Salmieri (Created by) Cover Image
By Robert Salmieri (Created by)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781592703876
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Published: Enchanted Lion - October 10th, 2023

A celebration of the wonders of nature and lifeall waiting for you to discover when you spend a day in the park!

With its chirping birds, bounding dogs, and flickering fireflies, a day at the park bursts with life—from sunrise to sunset to sunrise.


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Hideaway By Melania Longo, Alessandro Sanna (Illustrator), Brenda Porster (Translator) Cover Image
By Melania Longo, Alessandro Sanna (Illustrator), Brenda Porster (Translator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781636550848
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Published: Red Comet Press LLC - October 3rd, 2023

Escape to the world of make believe where imagination takes flight.

This charming excursion to the world of imaginative play features poetic text accompanied by exquisite illustrations by a recent Italian Children's Laureate.


Penguin Huddle By Ross Montgomery, Sarah Warburton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ross Montgomery, Sarah Warburton (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781536231311
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Published: Walker Books US - October 3rd, 2023

A merry band of penguins ventures out of the Antarctic and into the adventure of a lifetime in a quirky, rainbow-bright tale of friendship and community building.


The Light She Feels Inside By Gwendolyn Wallace, Olivia Duchess (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gwendolyn Wallace, Olivia Duchess (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781728239798
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Published: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky - October 3rd, 2023

How will Maya create a brighter world? By learning to honor her glowing feelings, just like Black women have done throughout history!

Maya feels a warm glow when she picks strawberries in the community garden, hears music in her neighborhood, or spends time with the people she loves.


How This Book Got Red By Margaret Chiu Greanias, Melissa Iwai (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781728265650
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Published: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky - October 3rd, 2023

None of the panda books are ever about red pandas!

Red is going to do something about that.


The Porcupine Prince By Tom Haviv, Inbar Algazi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Tom Haviv, Inbar Algazi (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9798986780306
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Published: Somewhere - October 3rd, 2023

A tender, beautifully illustrated children's book about the magic of friendship and the joy of connection.


Robot, Unicorn, Queen By Shannon Bramer, Irene Luxbacher (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Bramer, Irene Luxbacher (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781773066585
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Published: Groundwood Books - October 3rd, 2023

A collection of poems that explore childhood experiences--from the whimsical to the poignant--by Shannon Bramer, with magical art by Irene Luxbacher.


Zora, the Story Keeper By Ebony Joy Wilkins, Dare Coulter (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Ebony Joy Wilkins, Dare Coulter (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781984816917
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Published: Kokila - October 3rd, 2023

A young Black girl and her aunt celebrate the wonder and magic of their family's legacy through storytelling.