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▾ More Details ▾ Jacqueline Woodson—New York Times Bestselling, National Book Award and Newbery Honor winning author–writes a rich story of a family adapting to change as they hold on to the past and embrace the future. With Coretta Scott King Award–winning illustrator James Ransome. Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature During the time of the Great Migration, millions of African American families relocated from the South, seeking better opportunities. The ...
▾ More Details ▾ Reading and rhyming go hand in hand, especially with Llama Llama Hardcover Books. This set of four titles, written and illustrated by Anna Dewdney, features a charming young llama as the main character as he navigates life and the world around him. Set of 4 hardcover titles include Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa, Llama Llama Misses Mama, Llama Llama Red Pajama, and Llama Llama Time to Share.
▾ More Details ▾ Dog starts off the day with one black spot on his ear. But it seems that wherever he goes, he runs, rolls, and trots right into colors. As he wanders around town, Dog collects spots made of red jam, blue paint, pink ice cream, and more. When he finally arrives back home, Dog has ten different colored spots. And then it's bath time for this colorful canine, who makes learning colors and numbers easy, messy, ...
▾ More Details ▾ National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’re from; maybe it’s ...
▾ More Details ▾ Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is spending a special day with his mom in this classic, funny, and heartwarming story. Whether the duo is at the museum, the aquarium, or the toy store, both parents and children alike will relate to Little Critter’s beloved story. Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer A Little Critter Book Perfect for story-time reading Classic, funny and hearwarming story
▾ More Details ▾ This delightful set from Eric Carle, greatly respected author and illustrator includes <italic>The Very Clumsy Click Beetle, The Very Quiet Cricket, The Very Busy Spider and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.</italic> Hardcover books are all 8-1/2 inches x 11-1/2 inches.
▾ More Details ▾ Build self-confidence and self-acceptance while learning that with our differences we are all alike. Paperback and hardcover. "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" is written by Patty Lovell and illustrated by David Catrow. Hardcover, 32 pages
▾ More Details ▾ Big Frank tells young readers all about firefighting and the many other important jobs firefighters do: fire safety training, fire inspection, helping at accident scenes, and more. It's all in a day's-and night's-work for our firefighting friend and his crew. Written by Leslie McGuire and illustrated by Joe Mathieu Children can learn about firefighting and safety Perfect for story-time reading The detailed full-color illustrations in this paperback book will fascinate readers
▾ More Details ▾ From the National Book Award-winning author of Stamped from the Beginning and How to Be an Antiracist comes a new 9 inches ×9 inches picture book that empowers parents and children to uproot racism in our society and in ourselves, now with added discussion prompts to help readers recognize and reflect on bias in their daily lives. Featured on Good Morning America, NPR’s Morning Edition, CBS This Morning, and more! Take your first steps with ...
▾ More Details ▾ A young boy finds in the wind a playmate of many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out. By Marie Hall Ets; Author and Illustrator. Paperback book. By Marie Hall Ets; Author and Illustrator Timeless classic perfect for story-time reading Can encourage discussion about natural phenomena and the effects it has on the objects around it
Hair Love - Hardcover Book
$25.99
▾ More Details ▾ It's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Vashti Harrison. Zuri's hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it's beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special ...
Kite Flying Paperback Book
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▾ More Details ▾ Kite Flying celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure. By Grace Lin Perfect for story-time reading Encourages discussion about family and cultural traditions Based on life in a Chinese American family
▾ More Details ▾ Thanksgiving is about pilgrims and history--and turkey, of course! But most importantly, it's a holiday all about everything that we are thankful for. Cheerful, colorful illustrations accompany the simple text in this celebration of family, friends, and the holiday that brings them all together. Written by Margaret Sutherland and illustrated by Sonja Lamut Perfect for story-time reading Encourages discussion about gratitude
▾ More Details ▾ The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the original classic, and Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tale. It tells the story of a very mischievous rabbit and the trouble he encounters in Mr McGregor's vegetable garden! Written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter One of the best-selling children’s books of all time The story combines humour and adventure while also featuring a moral lesson The text is accompanied by beautiful watercolors of animals
Swimmy Book, Paperback
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▾ More Details ▾ A little fish, the one survivor of a school of fish swallowed by a tuna, devises a plan to camouflage himself and his new companions. Written and illustrated by Leo Lionni Paperback, 28 pages.
▾ More Details ▾ Duncan wants to color, but his crayons have had enough! Beige is jealous of Brown. Black is bored from just outlining. Blue is exhausted from all those bodies of water. Find out how Duncan wins his crayons back in this charming story. 40 pages.
▾ More Details ▾ A picture book classic! Don Freeman’s classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene in 1968. This story of a small teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child’s friendship has appealed to young readers generation after generation. Corduroy was one of the first books inducted into the Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame The New York Public Library ...
▾ More Details ▾ One minute the narrator is quietly reading. The next, pigs are descending on his house--and head--in every imaginable getup, by every available means, from every possible place. The pages of this ALA Notable book burst with some of McPhail's most mischievous art ever. Full-color illustrations. By David McPhail (Author and Illustrator) Perfect for storytime reading Funny, full-color illustrations Engage children with rhyming and catchphrases they can say or read along with you
The Snowy Day Paperback Book
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▾ More Details ▾ The adventures of a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. Universal in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child’s wonder of a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. 1963 Caldecott Medal winner by Ezra Jack Keats Captures the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall One of the first picture books for young children to ...
▾ More Details ▾ Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Clover’s mom says it isn’t safe to cross the fence that segregates their African-American side of town from the white side where Anna lives. But the two girls strike up a friendship, and get around the grown-ups’ rules by sitting on top of the fence together. With the addition of a brand-new author’s note, this special edition celebrates the tenth anniversary of this classic ...
Firebird - Hardcover Book
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▾ More Details ▾ In her debut picture book, Misty Copeland tells the story of a young girl–an every girl–whose confidence is fragile and who is questioning her own ability to reach the heights that Misty has reached. Misty encourages this young girl’s faith in herself and shows her exactly how, through hard work and dedication, she too can become Firebird. Lyrical and affecting text paired with bold, striking illustrations that are some of Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers’s best ...
▾ More Details ▾ It's the first day outside the nest for Mother rabbit's five babies, and all sorts of new creatures and adventures await them. But when a sudden rain shower sends the rabbits scurrying for shelter under the hedge, the other wild animals come to visit them! Jim Arnosky's graceful watercolors and simple text are sure to delight children experiencing nature's wonders for the first time. Book by Jim Aronsky Perfect for story-time reading This book can ...
▾ More Details ▾ The wolf loves to eat more than anything in the world and one day he has a terrible craving for chicken stew. A big surprise is in store for the wolf when his next meal isn't quite what he'd planned. Written and illustrated by Keiko Kasza Perfect for storytime reading Helps kids understand the concept of 100 and teaches about empathy Beautiful illustrations with a comical story that is not too scary for the very ...
Road Builders Paperback Book
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▾ More Details ▾ Ever wonder how a road is built? First, you’ll meet the crew. Then you’ll see all the trucks up close—cement mixers, bulldozers, dump trucks, graders, pavers—and learn what each one does. And finally, you’ll watch a bustling new road come to life! Written by B.G. Hennessy and illustrated by Simms Taback Caldecott Medalist Perfect for storytime reading Teaches children how roads are built
▾ More Details ▾ A long-necked mischief-maker flies the coop, setting off a series of chaotic events that culminates in an all-out stampede through the town, and two children hold the key to the goose's mishaps. By Reeve Lindbergh and pictures by Steve Kellogg. By Reeve Lindbergh and pictures by Steve Kellogg Perfect for story-time reading Repetitive, rhyming text encourages children to participate in the reading process
Hands Up! - Hardcover Book
$22.99
▾ More Details ▾ This triumphant picture book recasts a charged phrase as part of a black girl’s everyday life–hands up for a hug, hands up in class, hands up for a high five–before culminating in a moment of resistance at a protest march. A young black girl lifts her baby hands up to greet the sun, reaches her hands up for a book on a high shelf, and raises her hands up in praise at a church service. ...
▾ More Details ▾ It's bedtime at the zoo, but mischievous Gorilla isn't quite ready to go to sleep. He'd rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in the riotous good-night romp. Written and illustrated by Peggy Rathmann. Paperback, 38 pages.
▾ More Details ▾ With characteristic simplicity and the now expected visual "surprise" at book's end Carle delivers another heartwarming tale about a little creature on a quest. In the author/artist's words, his latest story "is about belonging." As the sun sets, a firefly is born. "It stretched its wings and flew off into the darkening sky. Searching for other fireflies, the lonely little guy flies hopefully toward other lights (a bulb in a window, a candle, a flashlight, ...
Wolf Camp Paperback
$11.99
▾ More Details ▾ Meet Homer, a dog who heads to camp to live like a wolf! Here’s the perfect book for the legions of kids out there who love dogs and funny books. Written and illustrated by Andrea Zuill Perfect for story-time reading Encourages discussions about going away to camp Andrea Zuill’s debut picture book, Wolf Camp, is based on her own dog, Homer, who appeared in a series of comics entitled Urban Wolf
Our Animal Neighbors Book
$19.99
▾ More Details ▾ A story for children about the fundamental connection between animals and people and how we can treat all of Earth's creatures with compassion and empathy. Furry polar bears, playful sea otters, slow sloths, prickly porcupines, and slimy snakes are just a few of the many animals we share our world with. And even though we might not look the same or have the same needs as our animal neighbors, we have more in common with ...
▾ More Details ▾ Classic stories from favorite children's author Eric Carle. Set includes: <italic>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</italic>,<italic> Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You See?</italic>, <italic>Little Cloud</italic>, and <italic>The Very Lonely Firefly</italic>. Witten and illustrated by Eric Carle <italic>Little Cloud</italic>, <italic>The Very Lonely Firefly</italic> and<italic> Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear? ...
▾ More Details ▾ This delightful board book set of 5 from Eric Carle includes 3 titles in Spanish; La araña muy ocupada, Amigos and El artista que pintó un caballo azul & 2 bilingual books; La oruga muy hambrienta and Colores. His collage illustrations are characterized by a masterful simplicity that reflects deep understanding of young children. By Eric Carle, author and illustrator La araña muy ocupada (The Very Busy Spider - Spanish) Amigos (Friends - Spanish) El ...