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The whole is greater than the sum of its parts--and unity and connection are most important of all--in a beautifully illustrated counting book with a timely message. One can be one thing all on its ow

Maisy is fixing Cyril’s car, and she needs some help! Roll up your sleeves and dive into this interactive board book that has push, slide, and play tabs on every spread.Uh-oh—Cyril’s car has broken do

For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun, here is a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door--and play with all the tempting things that are off-limits. Dad's office is off-limits--which only makes it more intriguing to his curious young daughter. As soon as she sees an opening, she sneaks in to have a look around. After all, there's no harm in just looking, right? What she discovers is a magical wonderland of sticky tape, paper clips that make glorious strands, and a kaleidoscopic array of sticky notes. Who could possibly resist playing with those? In a joyful ode to office supplies, Helen Yoon leads a celebration of just-for-once breaking the rules--and offers a final, funny nod to adults who harbor a similar urge.

Wake up The little red chicken is hungry--and sillier than ever--in her latest star turn since debuting in the Caldecott Honor Book Interrupting Chicken. It's bright and early on a Saturday morning, and the little red chicken wants cookies for breakfast. What better way to persuade Papa than by jarring him awake and gleefully interjecting cookies--and herself --into every nursery rhyme they read together? Though the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe heartily endorses the little red chicken's plan, Papa has his own idea for a sweet breakfast for his determined daughter. Featuring the same riotous charm and bright, bold art as Interrupting Chicken and Interrupting Chicken and the Elephant of Surprise, David Ezra Stein's third installment will have any fan with a sweet tooth and a love of meta rhyme clamoring to find out: will the early bird get the cookie?

An Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Honor WinnerWith a masterful mix of comic timing and disarming poignancy, Newbery Honoree Eugene Yelchin offers a memoir of growing up in Cold War Russia.Drama, family secrets, and a KGB spy in his own kitchen! How will Yevgeny ever fulfill his parents’ dream that he become a national hero when he doesn’t even have his own room? He’s not a star athlete or a legendary ballet dancer. In the tiny apartment he shares with his Baryshnikov-obsessed mother, poetry-loving father, continually outraged grandmother, and safely talented brother, all Yevgeny has is his little pencil, the underside of a massive table, and the doodles that could change everything. With equal amounts charm and solemnity, award-winning author and artist Eugene Yelchin recounts in hilarious detail his childhood in Cold War Russia as a young boy desperate to understand his place in his family.

NYT Best Children's Books of 2021From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall comes a fantastical meditation on fate, love, and the power of words to spell the world. We shall all, in the end, be led to where we belong. We shall all, in the end, find our way home. In a time of war, a mysterious child appears at the monastery of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing. Gentle Brother Edik finds the girl, Beatryce, curled in a stall, wracked with fever, coated in dirt and blood, and holding fast to the ear of Answelica the goat. As the monk nurses Beatryce to health, he uncovers her dangerous secret, one that imperils them all--for the king of the land seeks just such a girl, and Brother Edik, who penned the prophecy himself, knows why. And so it is that a girl with a head full of stories--powerful tales-within-the-tale of queens and kings, mermaids and wolves--ventures into a dark wood in search of the castle of one who wishes her dead.

In an ideal gift for little ones, the family classic Guess How Much I Love You and its sequel, Will You Be My Friend?, nestle together in a beautifully designed boxed set. It's the book that gave rise to the words "I love you right up to the moon--and back"--a phrase that's now in the common vernacular. This tale of a big and little hare who boast of loving each other as high as they can hop and as wide as they can reach has been adored by a generation of children who've begun sharing it with their own. Twenty-five years after the Nutbrown Hares met the world, creators Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram brought us the perfect companion--the story of Little Nutbrown Hare's jubilant steps toward independence after meeting a new friend. Now, in an elegant slipcase, Guess How Much I Love You and Will You Be My Friend? find a special spot together on bookshelves--a pairing sure to be coveted by big and little readers for generations to come.

New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages to create, to question, to explore, and to imagin

This true story of a woman whose brilliance and mechanical expertise helped Britain win World War II is sure to inspire STEM readers and fans of amazing women in history. Beatrice Shilling wasn't quit

Eco facts come to light as a plastic duck narrates this beautifully illustrated true story of thousands of bath toys that were lost at sea and swept to the four corners of the Pacific. If a shipping container filled with 28,000 plastic ducks spilled into the Pacific Ocean, where would all those ducks go? Inspired by a real incident, this captivating and innovative look at the pollution crisis in our oceans follows one of the ducks as it is washed away on ocean currents, encountering plastic-endangered whales and sea turtles and passing through the giant floating island of marine debris known as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. From the author-illustrator of the acclaimed Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover comes a highly accessible and graphically stylish picture book with an ultimately hopeful message about environmental issues and the state of our oceans. An end map documents the widely scattered journey of the real-life plastic ducks, showing where they have been found, as well as

In a raucous sequel to There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor, Mr. Snore is back at the hotel to play his violin at a wedding--where his valiant efforts to protect the elaborate cake go hilariously awry. For his return visit to the wacky Sharemore Hotel, Mr. Snore will be playing his violin at a fancy wedding. As he waits for his cue to join the ceremony, he admires the wedding cake . . . and notices that he's not alone in ogling that tower of frothy perfection. Is that a dodo, eating one of the frosting roses? As more and more creatures enter the scene--including two beavers, a boa constrictor, and a bunch of bats--it's hard to tell who's a guest and who's a pest. But Mr. Snore, rushing the cake trolley from room to room, is going to do his heroic best to save that prize from sure disaster. From author and playwright Wade Bradford and award-winning illustrator Kevin Hawkes comes a madcap encore to There's a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor, starring the ever-proper Mr. Snore.

Surprise! The little red chicken is back ― and as endearingly silly as ever ― in David Ezra Stein’s follow-up to the Caldecott Honor–winning Interrupting Chicken.It’s homework time for the little red

Add a big dose of Christmas cheer to an array of trucks for counting and you have the components of read-aloud holiday magic.One doughnut truck, on a cold winter day, drives into town and parks and st

Will Giganto win the roaring contest? Make a fearsome Gigantosaurus puppet come to life with this novelty board book.Dinosaurs are experts at roaring, and Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill are eager to have

The classic Christmas verse in an elegant new gift edition―breathtakingly illustrated by P.J. Lynch.‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house…P.J. Lynch brings his rich and atmosphe

Julius Zebra is in ancient Egypt on his third madcap adventure. Will he and his friends make it out alive, or will they all end up entombed in a pyramid forever?After being shipwrecked on the shores o

Joyful and utterly unique, this vibrant picture book celebrates the best birthday gift of all: a whole day that is yours to unwrap.Wise and infinitely cozy, Mary Lyn Ray’s simple text and Cindy Derby’

It’s nice to have your friends move in, but…. A sweet, wry tale of cooperation and camaraderie, told with pastoral artwork by Inga Moore.One little pig has made a little den for herself in the woods,

Meet seven goofy animals―and one very cute baby―in a fun board book with a final mirror surprise.Baby cat loves lots of cuddles. Purr purr! Baby pig loves jumping in puddles. Oink oink! And baby eleph

For budding young activists, the true story of an intrepid Maltese woman who followed her calling to be an investigative journalist―and refused to back down.As a little girl, Daphne wanted to be a wri

It’s all Greek to Julius Zebra and his pals in this fourth exciting, action-packed, hilarious adventure brimming with entertaining facts about the ancient world.On a mission from Heracles to find his

A trio of misbehaving, mango-loving monkeys have a close call as the creator of Don’t Worry, Little Crab gives readers a taste of vicarious mischief.Three little monkeys and their big monkey are sitti

Join a parade of baby animals as they jump from one vehicle to the next in a board book celebrating things that go―and featuring a surprise mirror ending.Hop aboard the baby car! Vroom vroom! Hop aboa

The cutting-edge world of nanoscience leaps to life on boldly patterned pages in this STEM-ready gem.An acclaimed physicist and debut picture-book author introduces readers to the tiny building blocks

Part literary mystery, part magical tour de force―an incantatory novel of fierce beauty, lyricism, and originality from a National Book Award FinalistA brilliant puzzle of a book from the author of Ch

Fifteen young adult authors and one real-life rock star band together for one epic―and interconnected―take on a memorable high school rite of passage.A daughter of rock ’n’ roll royalty has a secret c

With this high-energy collection of poems and dynamic photos celebrating twelve pro ballers, Charles R. Smith Jr. scores another slam dunk.What’s your game? Can you fly like Blake Griffin? Are you a l

Learn all about the Australian “bulldozer of the bush” in a fascinating introduction to the wombat.Wombats may look soft and cuddly, but they are determined and tough, with sharp teeth that never stop

Christmas is coming, and Santa with it─if you can only find him! Luckily, Waldo fans have a cool wand to help them spotlight the jolly old guy in the dark.Shake your sleigh bells, pull on your holiday sweater, and join in the festive madness! These nighttime scenes are bustling with Santas getting ready for Christmas Eve. With the help of a magic slider to light up one spot at a time, can you find some very specific Santas─like the one whose stocking is threadbare? Or the ones who are slimmer than most? And by the way, where are Waldo and all his friends─Wenda, Odlaw, Wizard Whitebeard, and Woof? Featuring super-challenging searches as well as puzzles and games, Santa’s Spotlight Search promises many hours of merriment for seasoned Waldo fans and new followers alike.

From a debut picture-book author and a #1 New York Times best-selling illustrator, a wry take on "Why did the chicken cross the road?” that gives a whole new meaning to “the Other Side.” Cock-a-doodle

An extraordinary, deeply inspirational photo essay traces the path of wrestler and wheelchair racer Zion Clark to become the first American man to compete in both the Olympics and Paralympics.This stu

Surprise! A must-have birthday story for party-going Maisy fans everywhere.Maisy has gotten up very early because today is her birthday, and she is excited. But there’s no mail! Did everyone forget? A

Surprise! A must-have birthday story for party-going Maisy fans everywhere.Maisy has gotten up very early because today is her birthday, and she is excited. But there’s no mail! Did everyone forget? A

It's all Greek to Julius Zebra and his pals in this fourth exciting, action-packed, hilarious adventure brimming with entertaining facts about the ancient world. On a mission from Heracles to find his

A field trip to the planetarium goes awry when Dontel’s technically correct picture of a working rocket is stolen. Can Smashie solve the trickiest mystery yet?Smashie McPerter and her classmates from

Discover the exhilarating diversity of the African continent in storyteller Atinuke’s kaleidoscopic nonfiction guide to the people, flora, and fauna of all fifty-five countries.A Nigerian storyteller

Maisy is just right for toddlers—her bold world, full of familiar touchstones, is as comforting and colorful as birthday cake!Both new fans and devoted friends will love to join Maisy on her trip to t

The ideal gift for someone you love, from the #1 New York Times best-selling pop-up artist who brought us Believe and many other celebrated 3-D books.Tender expressions of the different guises of love

A heartfelt, visually stunning picture book from Caldecott Honor and Robert F. Sibert Medal winner Juana Martinez-Neal illuminates a young girl’s day of play and adventure in the lush rain forest of P

In a follow-up to the beloved Brontorina, a young dinosaur finds unexpected support for his secret dream: to defy expectations and become a dancer.Tyrone has a dream. But it seems like everyone else h