"A sturdy addition to the bad-mood shelf." -KirkusThis wordless picture book is a thought-provoking exploration of disruptive feelings. Readers may interpret these as anger, anxiety, or even a creative brain storm.Follow along as a mood pesters a young boy and ends up rubbing off on all those around him. After a frustrating day under his version of a little dark...

Budding readers will love the story of the little pink Rosebud and her very determined friends, who encourage her to finally leave her little home deep under the ground and blossom into the beautiful rose she was always meant to be. This reimagined version of the classic by Sara Cone Bryant will capture the hearts of little ones and encourage...

"If read with the right amount of verve (and it's hard not to), this book should spice up story times." —Kirkus Reviews This charming story time book encourages body movement. Readers will be up and out of their chairs as they follow—and stomp—along with the diverse group of children and adults featured in this rowdy read. From stomping really...

Did you hear that? Listen for cars, people, dogs, and more in this book about the sounds you can hear all around the city! Transition young readers from board books to picture books with tear resistant pages. Big, bold text and an engaging question-and-answer format provide a fun and interactive story time experience. About the Turn Without Tearing Series: The Turn...

Did you hear that? Listen for thunder, rain, songbirds, and more in this book about the sounds you can hear in the sky! Transition young readers from board books to picture books with tear resistant pages. Big, bold text and an engaging question-and-answer format provide a fun and interactive story time experience. About the Turn Without Tearing Series: The Turn Without...

Buddy Benches are arriving in schoolyards across the nation. In this story, the buddy bench launches two new friends on a chilly adventure.On a surprisingly snowy day in Texas, a young student finds himself braving recess alone. That is until he spots a new face sitting on the school's Buddy Bench. After a quick introduction, the two spend their recess...

Celebrate community with this colorful book by Uncle Ian Aurora! This story time book encourages kids to cheer for their community! Readers are invited to cheer for our families, police officers, firefighters, librarians, shopkeepers, and other community members as they follow along with the diverse children who are celebrating them. This interactive title promises to be an engaging and...

An adaptation of everyone’s favorite song from The Wind in the Willows, this sweet story is the perfect bedtime read. With beautiful illustrations and sweet prose, this depiction of ducks just a-dabbling in the water will capture the hearts of young readers new to the work of Kenneth Grahame. The original lyrics from Grahame’s book are featured on the last...

What do you do when you feel like you don’t fit in? Find something that makes you stand out!Walter had spent all summer counting down the days to the first day of school. He couldn’t wait to make new shark friends and finally swim into his classroom for the first time. But the first class picture of the year changes...

Why are some things just for Ana Dalt? What makes her so special? And most importantly… Who is Ana Dalt? This fully illustrated dust jacket picture book follows the narrator as they try to determine who Ana Dalt is and what makes her so special. Why can Ana Dalt have things kids can’t? Why can Ana Dalt stay up late...

The best family snuggle time is when a book is involved! This beautiful picture book is an equally endearing follow-up to Whisper and features a cozy duo of koalas, parent and child, preparing for bedtime. The little koala adorably suggests they snuggle while they read before bedtime and ultimately falls fast asleep.Joe Fitzpatrick Marco Furlotti

Buck wasn’t always a wild dog... Buck’s life as a beloved farm dog changes forever when he is stolen away from his home and taken to the bitter cold of the Yukon. Buck faces many challenges as he is trained to become a sled dog until he finds himself in the hands of John Thornton who helps him ultimately discover...

From motivational speaker and star on Emmy winning docuseries Born This Way, Megan Bomgaars and illustrator Pete Olczyk You can sparkle. There are no limits. Anything is possible. Don’t limit yourself. Lions are the kings and queens of the jungle but how did they come to be as fabulous as they are? They SPARKLE! The best way to sparkle is...

Explore this fun and adorable book about friends brought together by their shared love of dinosaurs from author Hayley Vaughters and illustrator Dean GrayYou know what they say, DINOS are a girl's best friend! Tyra loves walking on her stilts, so the tall Tyrannosaurus rex is her favorite dinosaur. Megan loves to swim with her fins, so she loves the...

Drip the Raindrop is always nonstop! Come along with Drip as he goes on his continuous journey through the water cycle. Readers will love following Drip and discovering how he changes as he goes from his home in a puddle on the ground to being evaporated into a cloud and continues through his transformations with his water droplet friends. Each...