Finding Family: The Duckling Raised by Loons
Discover the true story of an orphaned mallard duckling being raised by a pair of loons. On a lake in northern Wisconsin in 2019, loon researchers were surprised to discover a mother and father loon caring for a mallard duckling. Normally loons and mallards live very different lives and do not get along. Follow along as the duckling grows and displays a mix of both loon behaviors and mallard behaviors. Intriguing verse and striking illustrations combine in this heartwarming tale of unexpected animal…
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Wonder Dogs!
This tender and humorous picture book is an ode to all dogs do, from the extraordinary to the everyday. THEYâRE WONDER DOGS! They catch and carry, Search and save, Inspect and guide- Theyâre smart and brave! Next to these amazing dogs, everyday pooches like Butters might not look like much-he drools, he sheds, he hogs the bed. But he also listens close, and keeps us warm, and offers comfort in a storm. Heâs a wonder dog, too, and his superpower is loving…
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Pizza for Birds
This laugh-out-loud funny sequel to breakout hit Chez Bob introduces a cutthroat competition between everyone's favorite birdseed restauranteur and his pizza-delivery rival! Look out, Bob--there's a new restaurant in town. Meet Ryan! This guy's got it all: The hippest hair! The coolest bike tricks! The wildest parties! And most awesome of all...PIZZA FOR BIRDS! Can Bob--the big cheese at the best birdseed restaurant around--cook up a recipe for disaster that'll stir the pot and push his rival to go south? In this parody of the phenomenon of online bullying, Bob's relatable flaws of jealousy, impulsive reactivity, and fear of abandonment offer a valuable lesson…
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How to Count to One: (And Don't Even Think about Bigger Numbers!)
"Just as we once screamed at a pigeon not to drive the bus, we now, with similar glee, take on Salmon as he commands us not to count past one." --Amy Alznauer, New York Times Outsmart this bossy and hilarious picture book about counting! You know how to count, right? GREAT! There are LOTS of fun things to count in this book: whales, baboons, rainbows, pyramids . . . There's just one rule. You must ONLY ever count to ONE. So don't even about THINK bigger numbers. OK?! Get ready to show off your skills in this fun new counting book! But all is not as it seems . . . is this book really only about counting to "ONE?" Because there are SO MANY fun things that you could count. But wait…
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Animals in Pants
2023 Cybils Poetry Collection Award Winner ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book Winner Author Suzy Levinson and artists Kristen and Kevin Howdeshell present an irreverently illustrated picture book of simple and silly poems featuring all kinds of animals wearing all kinds of pants. What? You've never seen animals in pants? A dog in yoga pants, a goat in overalls, a yak in slacks? Animals in Pants presents a parade of impeccable poems about animals wearing perfectly pressed…
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Twenty Questions
Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a mind-tickling ode to the open-ended. Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. And others have endless answers, unfolding out to the edges of the world. In this spare yet expansive narrative, acclaimed author Mac Barnett poses twenty questions both playful and profound. Some make us giggle. Others challenge our assumptions. The result is a quirky, wandering exploration of where the best questions lead-to stories. Intriguing, richly interactive, and brought to vivid life by Caldecott Honor recipient Christian Robinsonâs bright and whimsical illustrations, Twenty…
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The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story
★ "A beautiful story of joy, tradition, and family."―Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celebrate the end of Ramadan with this luminous Muslim family story about faith, history, and delicious foods. On the night before Eid, it's finally time to make special sweet treats: Teita's famous ka'ak. Zain eagerly unpacks the ingredients from his grandmother's bulky suitcase: ghee from Khalo Karim, dates from Amo Girgis, and honey from Tant Tayseer--precious flavors all the way from Egypt. Together with Mama and Teita, Zain follows his family's recipe and brings to life Eid songs and prayers, pharaonic history, and the melodies and tastes of his Egyptian heritage…
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Missy and Mason 1: Missy Wants a Mammoth
First-grader Missy pushes the bounds of her imagination--and her older brother Mason's patience--as she lays out her plan for a new pet. A must-have for fans of Charlie and Lola and Olivia or anyone crafting a case for why they need a new animal addition to the family. At the Museum of Natural History, first-grader Missy has a genius gigantic idea: she wants a wooly mammoth as her new pet. She'll name him Malcolm. They'll take bubble baths with strawberry-banana shampoo, and go on picnics, and she'll swing from his tusks. They'll be best friends. Older brother, Mason, spots one mammoth-sized problem with her plans. . . . But once Missy gets an idea in her head,…
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My Dad Is a Tree
A dad and daughter take pretending to an adorable extreme in this funny book that's perfect for Father's Day. It's easy to be a tree. Just pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Don't move, even if a bird makes a nest on your head, a squirrel hides an acorn in your pocket, and a spider builds a web under your arm. It's OK: Trees don't mind those things. Or so says the little girl who persuades her father to be a tree all day long, no matter what, even in the rain! This silly and sweet picture book will inspire all kinds of imaginative play and is a tribute to parents who will do just about anything for their…
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Unicorn Is Maybe Not So Great After All
Unicorn's on a quest to get his groove back in this must-have companion to the kid-favorite bestseller Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great You remember Unicorn. You know, Goat's friend? The one who can fly, make it rain cupcakes, and turn things into gold? On the first day of school, Unicorn expects to make his usual big splash. But no one pays him much attention--the other kids are much more interested in the latest trend in toys: rubber bands that look like other things. Unicorn comes up with a plan to get his mojo back, but his efforts turn out to be more annoying than impressive. Can Goat help him recover his magic, or is Unicorn destined to a life of mediocrity? Don't…
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This Table
For fans of Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse comes a gorgeous story of one table and the life that grows around it. This moving picture book traces a table and its transformation: from a seed to a tree to a treasured object in a home. Strong and stable through the years, the table becomes a space for being together: for birthday parties and science projects, and meals big and small. With captivating text and lush illustrations, This Table will inspire conversations about the everyday, ordinary objects in our lives, and their role in creating lifelong memories. The table was strong and stable.It was placed in the middle of a room in the middle of a house, and life grew up around it.It was…
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Mister Kitty Is Lost!
Mister Kitty is missing somewhere inside this book! Will you help us find him? Join the hunt for five yellow spots, four orange paws, three purple bells, and more, exploring numbers and colors along the way in an interactive countdown. Cutouts interacting with Greg Pizzoli's vivid artwork reveal a surprise after each page turn, all leading up to the BIGGEST twist of all at the end! Don't miss these board books by Greg Pizzoli: The Watermelon Seed Good Night Owl…
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