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Help your child celebrate the wonder and excitement of waiting for a new sibling to arrive in Hello in There!: A Big Sister’s Book of Waiting,a charming picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey, the New York Times bestselling creators of In My Heart.

Part of the Growing Hearts series!

A sister-to-be is so eager to step into her role that she’s starting early! She sticks close to her mama so she can sing songs to her sibling-to-be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (Cupcakes! Strawberries! Swimming!).

With quaint line drawings, lovely patterns, and a variety of playful flaps showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mama’s belly, this interactive picture book is a joyful and celebratory ode to a growing family and the perfect gift for any big-sibling-to-be.

Be warned, your child may want you to read this to her at bedtime every night before the baby arrives. When they learn to open the flaps to find the baby, you might hear, “Read it again! Read it again!”

The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.

Tiny and Pointy are embarking on a whole new adventure – camping in the back yard! There’s only one problem – it’s dark outside, with no nighty-lights, and that is when the Grumbles and Nom-bies come out! But Tiny and Pointy are best friends, and working together they figure out a way to creatively conquer their fear. Even funnier and sweeter than the first book, this is a darling story about how two friends learn to let the light in.

How does Baby Duck dry off after a swim? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime. The simple, comforting stories in this go-to baby gift series have made it a multimillion seller. Featuring a permanently attached plush finger puppet, each volume offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books together.

New York Times Bestseller

This creatively wacky exploration of the invisible things that make up the human experience encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen.

If we could put on a pair of magical invisible glasses and see all the feelings, ideas, and other invisible things that populate our world, what would they look like? Could you see an itch? Could you describe hope? From the sound of a dog barking to the rainbow-MAGIC taste of a lollipop, from gratitude to grit, this book will help you meet the many interesting sensations that follow you every day, even if you can't see them.

Explore the way a sad song can sometimes make you happy and discover that laughs—even fake ones—can multiply faster than you'd imagine. As readers give these unknown forces a name, they'll also find a gentle invitation to pause, take a deep breath, and reflect on the invisible things at work in their own lives.

VIRAL HIT: Drawn from Andy J. Pizza's original "Invisible Things" posts on Twitter that went viral, with 57,000 likes and 25,000 retweets, this book debuted on the New York Times bestseller list immediately upon its release. Andy's ongoing Instagram posts continue to receive thousands of likes and shares. It's clear people are ready to see INVISIBLE THINGS! 

NAME THE INVISIBLE THING: There are hidden forces that impact our everyday, particularly for kids. Giving those forces a name, and even a face, helps kids to feel empowered.

PROMPT FOR CONVERSATION: Educators, therapists, and caregivers looking to have nuanced or challenging conversations with kids about their own experiences can use this as a jumping off point for conversation: What invisible things can you name in your life? 

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING: One common exercise teachers use is to ask kids to point to their emotion on a chart and then name it, for which this book will be a powerful tool. 

REVIEWED BY MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT: This book was vetted by a licensed independent clinical social worker specializing in mental health for kids!

POPULAR AUTHOR: Andy J. Pizza is one of the creative minds behind the bestselling A Pizza with Everything on It and also hosts the popular podcast Creative Pep Talk. 

In the newest picture book in the bestselling Tiny T. Rex series, lovable friends Tiny and Pointy challenge themselves when they enter the school talent show.

Kids love dinosaurs—and dinosaur books! Tiny T. Rex is a dinosaur kids especially love because he's a tiny dinosaur in a big world—just like them. 

Tiny and his friend Pointy really want to win their school's talent show. And they think they know just how to do it: They will become great magicians, just like their hero, The Amazing Presto. Together they work hard on their act, including the grandest trick of all: to make something disappear. But it isn't easy to become magicians, and just when they've mastered their skills, they face the even greater challenge of performing in front of an audience!
 
With their trademark humor and warmth, beloved duo Tiny and Pointy prove that every problem can be overcome as long as it's met with patience and understanding.  

EVERYONE LOVES TINY: The first book about Tiny, Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug, was an immediate bestseller from the moment it was published. All the books in the Tiny T. Rex series have been indie bookstore bestsellers, Amazon top titles, and Amazon best books.

GREAT MESSAGE: Tiny and Pointy persist in pursuing their dream despite obstacles, and despite doubts about being good enough. This is a positive book that will get kids excited about trying new things.

GREAT VALUES: Every Tiny book features Tiny solving common childhood challenges with love, a positive attitude, and friendship.

ENGAGING READ-ALOUD: Funny, charming text and cute, colorful art will make this book a storytime favorite kids will want to read again and again.

The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book now available as a board book!

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight.

One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play!

An unabridged board book for kids, this version of the bestselling and beloved Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site book is perfect for small hands. Even the roughest, toughest readers will want to turn off their engines, rest their wheels, and drift to sleep with this sweet and soothing story. Vibrant illustrations and gentle rhyming text make this construction book for kids a surefire bedtime favorite.

WILDLY POPULAR CHILDREN'S AND TODDLER BOOKS: Since its debut more than a decade ago, Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and the series of books it launched have become beloved favorites of kids and parents alike, with millions of copies sold. This popular, timeless nighttime story continues to delight families everywhere!

STANDOUT PICTURE BOOK:  This delightful construction truck book is hailed by Booklist, in its starred review, as "especially for those who like wheels with their dreams."

PERFECT READ-ALOUD: Author Sherri Duskey Rinker's sweet rhyming text and irresistible artwork by illustrator Tom Lichtenheld soothe little ones into a peaceful rest. This durable board book version is perfect for kids who can't get enough of trucks and construction stories, day or night!

Can't get enough of these tough trucks? Many more titles in bestselling book series, including Mighty, Mighty Construction Site, Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!, and Three Cheers for Kid McGear! are available now!

This delightful board book by renowned author-illustrator team Laura Numeroff and Lynn Munsinger celebrates all the wonderful things sisters can do! Sisters can do lots of things, like teach you how to swim, start a game of tag, and be there when you need them. But what do they do best? The answer is clear in this irresistible celebration of sisters and the everyday things they do.

Dance through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra!

Hey! Is that your toe tapping? Well, go on! Strut your stuff!

Shake your boots with newts, lambada with llamas, and slide with sloths!

A lively romp through the alphabet with vibrant art and cheerfully rhyming text, ABC Dance! is a joy for children and grown-ups to read aloud together. Now get your dancing shoes on!

Discover match-and-learn fun for preschoolers: Baby animals are everywhere! At the pond, on the farm, and even in the mountains! But they don't always look like their mommies and daddies. Young children will delight in sliding the 36 panels to match the baby animals to their parents. They will also learn about the habitats of the various creatures.

• 36 sliding panels make a delightful and satisfying format for preschool fun!
• Each new spread offers clues to the right responses and provides bite-size information about each animal
• Sturdy board book design that's perfect for at-home or on-the-go

My Little Gifts: A Book of Sharing is a charming and thoughtful interactive picture book about generosity, from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey, the New York Times bestselling creators of In My Heart.

Part of the Growing Hearts series!

There are many types of gifts. You can give a big, shiny, wrapped gift on Christmas morning, but you can also give the gifts of your help or your time. You can bake a cake for your parents or share what you learned in school with your little sister. You can help a friend unravel a knotty bracelet or smile at a stranger who looks sad. With a spirit of generosity, you’ll find you have many gifts to give to the world—and that giving can be even more fulfilling than receiving.

Featuring a die-cut cover and flaps to lift and explore throughout, My Little Gifts encourages young readers to celebrate gifts of sharing and kindness.

The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling.

In this lovely keepsake journal, grandparents can record their stories, memories, and hard-earned wisdom for future generations, making a meaningful family heirloom that will be cherished for years to come.

- SHARE MEMORIES AND CREATE A FAMILY HEIRLOOM: Throughout this journal, thoughtful prompts and questions about the grandparent's childhood, family, career, and life will spark memories and stories to share with future generations. And fun extras like a fill-in family tree, pages to paste in photos, and a pocket to store memorabilia will enhance the recorded memories.
- GREAT GIFT FOR A GRANDPARENT: Whether it's Grandparents Day, a birthday, the holidays, or another special occasion, this journal is a beautiful gift that will bring a grandparent hours of happy reminiscing--and ultimately allow them to create a cherished keepsake that families will treasure for years to come.
- EASY TO USE: Features like wide lines for ample writing space, a sizable font for readability, and a lay-flat binding for ease of writing make this journal a joy to fill out. Playful spot illustrations throughout the pages add to the fun.
- INCLUDES: Hardcover journal, 7 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches, 160 lined pages, lay-flat binding, elastic band closure, inside back pocket

A is for agriculture
B is for barn
C is for cow . . .
Yeehaw! With I for irrigation, O for orchard, and T for tractor, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized trip to the country and discover the plants, animals, and places you'll see down on the farm!

Are You My Mother? meets dinosaurs in this colorful and reassuring board book celebrating the mother-child bond.

Babysaurus can't find his mother, so he and his prehistoric friends set off to find her. Is his Mamasaurus the fastest in the jungle? No. Is she the best flyer? No! Of course, Mamasaurus has been right there all along, and when Babysaurus needs a little help, she is ready with a big hug. Stephen Lomp has created a fresh twist on a perennial theme that will win the hearts of little ones and their mamas alike.

• KIDS LOVE DINOS: Dinosaurs are a perennially popular topic that fascinate even the youngest readers.
• REASSURING: A fun read for any time, it is also a comforting book for a child experiencing separation anxiety. From new babysitters to moms going to work to first day of preschool jitters, this sweet book offers reassuring comfort.
• A GREAT GIFT: Perfect for Mother's Day and baby showers.

Perfect for:

• Parents, caregivers and grandparents
• Pre-school and daycare providers
• Librarians
• People shopping for a Mother's Day gift
• People shopping for kids who love dinosaurs

Rule age 10 with the earth-shattering secrets and must-know tips they won’t teach you in school with the “fun and humorous” (School Library Connection) Everything You Need to Know When You Are 10 from New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Miller.

What’s the best gift for a kid who’s turned 10? Everything they need to know! Ten is a major year in every kid’s life. It’s when they finally reach double digits—and that means more freedom and responsibility. It also means there’s a ton of stuff to learn, and some of it’s pretty important.

Inside this hilarious handbook is the information kids need to make 10 one of the best years of their lives—from the fun to the serious to the downright disgusting.

Conquer age nine with the earth-shattering secrets and must-know tips they won’t teach you in school in New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Miller’s Everything You Need to Know When You Are 9.

Nine is an awesome age. One of the best! You finally start to get the respect you deserve, but you still get to enjoy being a kid. Before kids are ready for more independence, there’s a lot they need to know.

This handbook brings together the hilarious (How to Disguise Your Appearance), the helpful (How to Keep Your Head Bug-Free), and the potentially lifesaving (How to Save Someone Who’s Choking) to help kids enjoy every second of year number nine!

In New York Times bestselling author Kirsten Miller’s Everything You Need to Know When You Are 8, dominate age eight with a trove of earth-shattering secrets, jokes, and tips they won’t teach you in school!

What’s the best gift for a kid who’s turned eight? Everything they need to know! Eight is a banner year in every kid’s life. It’s when they’re finally granted “big kid” status. That means more freedom and responsibility. It also means there’s a ton of stuff to learn, and some of it’s pretty important.

Inside this hilarious handbook is the information kids need to make eight one of the best years of their lives—from the fun (How to Win Halloween) to the serious (How to Get Germs Before They Get You) and the downright disgusting (How to Make Boogers You Can Eat).

“Miller discusses a vast amount of topics in a straightforward yet casually conversational manner . . . a welcome supplement for kids who need to learn that it is okay to get mad or when to call 911 versus simply reach for a Band-Aid.” —School Library Connection

A parent's ode to "anticipatory joy," by Caldecott Award-winner Matthew Cordell. The sweet companion to Dream and Hope.

As an elephant couple embarks on their life together, thoughts of children are far away -- at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do unexpected challenges. And it's only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointment that their deepest wish miraculously comes true. This "deceptively simple" story celebrates the profound joy of becoming a parent.

A parent's ode to "anticipatory joy," by Caldecott Award-winner Matthew Cordell. The sweet companion to Dream and Hope.

As an elephant couple embarks on their life together, thoughts of children are far away -- at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do unexpected challenges. And it's only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointment that their deepest wish miraculously comes true. This "deceptively simple" story celebrates the profound joy of becoming a parent.

A rhythmically told and vibrantly illustrated picture book biography of Dolly Parton: an American icon beloved by all.

You’ve likely heard of the performer Dolly Parton. But do you know where this dazzling songwriter and musician draws her roots? As one of twelve children growing up in rural Tennessee, Dolly was determined to be seen and heard. From her front porch to her church choir, every stage was an opportunity to perform and share her many talents. While balancing farm chores with schoolwork, Dolly never lost sight of her dreams, composing her first song at age five and performing at the Grand Ole Opry at age thirteen. 

With lilting language and vibrant artwork, this childhood story captures the unique gifts of Dolly Parton, while also honoring the measures of her success: resilience, confidence, family, and kindness.

Where's Bob? On a mountaintop? In a wooded forest? Maybe a TV studio? Find the world's favorite painting instructor in more than a dozen unique settings within this original search-and-find activity book.
 

Where's Bob? includes 15 full-color illustrated scenes to search for Bob Ross in sites reminiscent of his paintings, such as at a riverbank, the seaside, or woods, as well as settings inspired by the artist's life experiences, including a TV studio and shopping mall. The book also invites you to find items like Peapod the squirrel, Bob's paint palette, and his paintbrush within the illustrations. Happy searching!

The Three Little Yogis and the Wolf Who Lost His Breath is the first book in the Feel-Good Fairy Tales picture book series, introducing a calming spin on a classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde and illustrator Jay Fleck.

Once upon a time there lived a wolf who lost his huff and his puff. It was a BIG, BAD problem!
One morning, the wolf came upon a peaceful little yogi doing sun salutations. The wolf wanted to huff and puff and blooow her hut down into a big pile of straw. But instead, the yogi suggested, “Let’s meditate on that!”

Soon the wolf met a second yogi, and then a third. He may have lost his huff and puff—but with the help of three new yogi friends, can the wolf find his breath?

“Adults may find this story useful in teaching children how to deal with strong emotions, and children will enjoy trying out the various positions and modes of breathing.” —Booklist

Author Andrea Farotto and illustrator Martina Tonello’s picture book, The Rainbow Hunters, is an uplifting story about hunting and the true pleasure that lies in anticipation and precious time spent with dear friends.

One beautiful morning, four very determined friends set out to go rainbow hunting. Candy and butterfly nets in hand, the foursome rushes all across the countryside to catch the elusive rainbow before it fades away.

Hoping to find a pot of gold at the end of their chase, the kids instead happen upon an unexpected and important discovery.

Build confidence around school-time routines with this interactive reading experience!

Welcome to Preschool! At preschool, there are songs to sing, toys to share, and new things to learn!

In this interactive, toylike board book, readers move one character on each scene as they engage with classic preschool activities, from story time and artmaking to playing and stretching. Young readers will feel a confidence boost with each action as they, too, become empowered to move within this new space called preschool. With six moveable characters throughout, there are plenty of new friends to meet and new activities to learn!

A charming picture book that inspires confidence, boosts self-esteem, and lovingly tells a child: No matter what you do, I believe in you!

Some days little dragon feels bold, and some days shy. Some days he dreams of spreading his wings to fly!
Unicorn is always there by his side for all little dragons and the big unicorns who love and support them.

Every child sometimes needs a little extra encouragement, a reminder that they are capable, resilient, and loved no matter what. Maybe it’s on the first day of school, or before a music recital or trying out for a team, or maybe it’s before going to the birthday party of a brand new friend. I Believe in You is the book for just that moment––an irresistibly sweet tale about a little dragon learning to spread his wings and a unicorn who offers unconditional support and motivation along the way.

Little Crocodile and his friends have siblings—siblings who take their things, make a mess, or just get in the way! But as their mommies and daddies show them, siblings can be a lot of fun, too, if they know how to get along. This newest title in the Pull and Play Books™ series provides reassurance and support through gently humorous situations. Children will identify with feelings voiced by Little Crocodile and his friends as they move the tabs to change the pictures. A timely and important addition to preschool books about social and emotional growth.

• Features pull-tabs that control the changing pictures, empowering children to apply their newly learned knowledge to their own experience
• Bright illustrations bring the storyline to life and help young readers connect with the message
• Durable board book is just the right size for little hands to hold

Fans of other books in the Pull and Play Books series will also enjoy the interactive learning and excitement found in Brothers and Sisters.
• Great family read-aloud book
• Books for baby–3 years old
• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children

Little Crocodile and his friends have siblings—siblings who take their things, make a mess, or just get in the way! But as their mommies and daddies show them, siblings can be a lot of fun, too, if they know how to get along. This newest title in the Pull and Play Books™ series provides reassurance and support through gently humorous situations. Children will identify with feelings voiced by Little Crocodile and his friends as they move the tabs to change the pictures. A timely and important addition to preschool books about social and emotional growth.

• Features pull-tabs that control the changing pictures, empowering children to apply their newly learned knowledge to their own experience
• Bright illustrations bring the storyline to life and help young readers connect with the message
• Durable board book is just the right size for little hands to hold

Fans of other books in the Pull and Play Books series will also enjoy the interactive learning and excitement found in Brothers and Sisters.
• Great family read-aloud book
• Books for baby–3 years old
• Books for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children

We all know having a dinosaur is hard work,

and cleaning up dino poo in the backyard is FAR from fun!

So how do you potty train a dinosaur?

In this hilarious and delightful role reversal, kids will learn how to potty train a dinosaur (and maybe pick up a few pointers themselves!). How to Potty Train a Dinosaur goes through each important step of teaching a dinosaur to go to the bathroom―from teaching them how to know it’s time to go to making sure they flush and wash their claws. Your little dinosaur will be so excited to put it to the test!

Be patient . . . 

They’ll get the hang of it!