Children

Hundreds of fascinating facts are waiting to be unearthed. Dive below the surface and find out what happens under earth and under sea – from early submarines and deep-sea life to burrowing animals and man-made tunnels. You will never look at the world in the same way again! Gorgeous design and quirky illustrations make this a book to be pored over again and again.

Our little bunny is ready to embark on his path to becoming a ninja. But is he cut out for the ninja life? Especially if it means leaving his friends behind? When a bear comes rumbling in and challenges Little Bunny, he learns a valuable lesson that all super awesome ninjas need to know—the value of having super awesome friends.

A delightful tale about one beginner and one professional ballerina living parallel lives as portrayed through warm, inviting illustrations and storyline. Children and dancers alike will love the realistic nature of this story, especially the heartwarming embrace that takes place backstage.

“You are mine,” Fausto said to the flower, the sheep, and the mountain, and they all bowed before him. But they were not enough for Fausto, so he conquered a boat and set out to sea…Combining bold art and powerful prose, and working in traditional lithographic printmaking techniques for the first time, Jeffers delivers a poignant modern-day fable to touch the hearts of adults and children alike.

With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It’s the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it’s her older sister Asiya’s first day of hijab – a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah finds new ways to be strong. Paired with Hatem Aly’s beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Muhammad brings readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings and of being proud of who you are.

Perfect book for autumn. Bestselling author Ferry and the widely acclaimed illustrators the Fan Brothers present a gorgeous and poignant picture book about two unexpected friends and the special connection they share.

In their debut children’s picture book, NBC Today show co-host Guthrie and educator Oppenheim team up for a savvy and imaginative story that celebrates fashion and girl power.

From the creators of The Day the Crayons Quit and Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich comes a laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors.

It’s the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can’t wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they’re so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all. Hilarious read aloud.

What happens when a writer learns that he doesn’t quite have as much control over his book as he thinks? When the author’s characters, led by a panda bear named Spike, take over his book and begin telling a story of their own, pandemonium ensues in this playful romp about making books.

For me, the best picture books make me laugh while teaching important lessons. Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can’t understand it, so they encourage him not to hunch, to smile and to do things that make THEM happy. But Jim can’t take all the advice...and he has a bit of a meltdown. Excellent case study in the dangers of putting on a happy face that teaches kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings. More importantly, the book facilitates discussions about how to deal with negative feelings.

Lovely book celebrating all girls to be exactly who they are. It is so important that we remind children every day how unique and beautiful they are. In fact, a lot of adults could use that reminder, too.

Part of the Explorer Academy series which has become a craze among upper elementary school boys. Cruz Coronado sets sail for the shores of Iceland and Norway aboard the Explorer Academy ship to continue his studies at sea. But things take a turn while exploring the icy north, when he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the first piece of an important puzzle his mother left behind.

Every year, a boy and his family go camping at Mountain Pond. Usually, they see things like an eagle fishing for his dinner, a salamander with red spots on its back and chipmunks that come to steal food while the family sits by the campfire. But this year is different. This year, the boy is going into first grade, and his mother is encouraging him to do things on his own, just like his older brother. And the most different thing of all: this year, a tiger comes to the woods! With lyrical prose and dazzling art, Pulitzer Prize finalist Susan Choi and Caldecott-honor winning artist John Rocco have created a moving and joyful ode to growing up.

Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi’s family doesn’t have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she’ll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she’s faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi’s empty fridge. Filled with colorful artwork by Vin Vogel, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust and helping others. Great book for all families.