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Does Catina like Houndsley’s larger-than-life cousin more than she likes him? The charming friends return in this relatable tale.When his cousin Wagster comes for a visit, Houndsley is excited. Wagste

Momma is a stonecutter at the cathedral called Big John — and little John and his sisters can't wait to see her special stone — in this luminous true-life story."Building a cathedral isn’t a job, it’s

Houndsley loves to canoe. Catina loves to ride bikes. But when Houndsley takes Catina out canoeing, she chatters the whole time, drowning out the sounds Houndsley loves, like the call of birds or the

The creators of the E. B. White Read Aloud winner HOUNDSLEY AND CATINA offer a charming sequel about taking time out from the hustle and bustle.The first snow of winter has fallen, and Houndsley is ve

Great friends think alike, as James Howe and Marie-Louise Gay bring a beguiling duo back for their second adventure.Houndsley is sad. Not because it is raining or because there are holes in his sweate

A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea…but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.

A sweet friendship spanning age and culture blooms in a shared backyard.Khalil lives in the upstairs apartment with his family, which is big and busy and noisy. Downstairs lives Mr. Hagerty, who is qu

Little sister, big big brother, and (mostly) good friends — Annie and Simon are back in a second wry and warmhearted early chapter book.Annie loves to draw and fill sheets of paper with the things she

From award-winning talent Cece Bell, a sweetly offbeat story about two shy first-graders and the woodchuck who helps them become friends.When Caroline’s classmate Chuck brings Woodchuck to show-and-te

Tiger and Badger are the very best of friends—even when they don’t get along.Tiger and Badger are best friends. Of course, sometimes even very best friends can get into disagreements —over a toy, or a

From the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater comes a funny and disarmingly sweet tale of two forest friends musing on the nature of a good pet.The bear and the bunny are friends who like to wander in the wood

獲《Kirkus》《School Library Journal》等專業書評推薦由 David Elliott 與插畫家 Randy Cecil 攜手完成，本書以詩歌形式，向世界上所有生物舉杯致意。從飛翔的鳥、神祕的魚，到黏人又忠心的狗，每一種生命都被描寫得誠懇而有趣。文字節奏輕快，畫面充滿細節與喜感，使閱讀成為一場聲音與圖像的遊戲。Here's to exuberant read-alouds! This picture book ode to joy invites us to celebrate the world's vast diversity - and feel pretty happy with our place in it, too.Here's to the birds!The Feather People!Birds!Here's to the birds and the bears and the bugs! Here's to the weird and wacky, the cute and creepy! From toothy fish to let-you-when-you're-sleeping cats to lick-lick-lick-lick-lick-lick dogs, every creature is unique and lovable . . . especially you! The infectious joy of David Elliott's wonderful read-aloud poem and Randy Cecil's brilliant, amusing artwork is sure to have children reciting along.

A game of hide-and-seek in the forest might lead to unexpected discoveries. Could there be something hidden in the trees?When their dog goes missing, siblings Poppy and Cy decide to play hide-and-seek

A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Medalist join forces to give an overscheduled princess a day off — and a deliciously wicked crocodile a day on.Princess Cora is sick of boring lessons. She’s sick of

Olive learns the hard way that keeping secrets is tough, and telling them can make for a whole lot of trouble!When Molly shares a secret with Olive, the urge to tell is just too great! Olive tells Joe

From the creator of the best-selling TODDLEROBICS comes an exuberant collection of more than fifty favorite action songs and rhymes.Are you ready for a hand-clapping, finger-snapping, jumping-up-and-d

Longtime collaborators Helen Frost and Rick Lieder team up for a breathtakingly beautiful glimpse at the praying mantis―and entice us to take the time to open our eyes to the world in front of us.The creators of Step Gently Out and many other acclaimed picture books join forces again to look closely at an iconic insect through lyric words and stunning nature photography. When you are outside, if a small quick movement takes you by surprise, stop and look―move nothing but your eyes. Could it be a praying mantis, trying not to be seen? This sixth stunning collaboration between Helen Frost and Robert Lieder urges young readers into the wild outdoors, inviting them to “wait and see” what wonders patient observation has in store.

After eleven young-adult novels, best-selling and award-winning author Nancy Werlin casts a brilliant new spell in a middle-grade historical fantasy for fans of classic fare.Nancy Werlin’s first story for middle-grade readers tackles and transcends traditional fantasy tropes: can a young woman gifted with magic learn to manage her powers―and claim her strength―without violence? Sylvie and her mother and grandmother are beloved, trusted healers in their medieval French village, though some whisper that fifteen-year-old Sylvie and her grand-mere deal in more than herbs and medicines. Perhaps they’re a bit…witchy? After her grandmother dies, and an attempt to use magic to heal her mother’s grief brooks tragic consequences, Sylvie leaves her village in search of a teacher. The journey subjects her to strange alliances, powerful temptations, danger, and deceit. In the end, there may be only one wise woman Sylvie can trust in a world that would define her limits: herself. Beautifully crafted

The adorable bears are excited to dress up for Halloween but are there enough costumes for everyone?Big Brown Bear and the four little bears cant wait to dress up for Halloween. Everyone grabs their c

In a sweet story full of visual humor, first-day-of-school worries take on a new weight when Ollie’s best (and furriest) friend must stay at home.Ollie was small — like a pickling jar or a shoe box.Au

This rich literary novel follows Elen, who must live a precarious lie in order to survive among the medieval Welsh warband that killed her family.Wales, 1109. Three years ago, a warband raided Elen’s

When the introspective Frank meets the gregarious Bean, can they find a way to make beautiful music together? Dry wit and hilarious illustrations introduce a new unlikely pair.Frank likes peace and qu

The mischievous stars of Seen and Not Heard climb out of their paintings for another nighttime adventure in this gently spooky bedtime story.A midsummer moon shines on Shiverhawk Hall, where portraits

Experience the bustling energy of an urban construction site with Steve Light’s colorful celebration of builders, breakers, and the machines they use.When their dad forgets his lunch box on his

A new neighbor with huge plans turns life upside down for animals who live on the river in a charming ecological fable from Simon James.Frog and his friends live happily together on the river. At leas

The springtime trees are flowering, and the adorable bears from Bears on Chairs are ready for a picnic under the blossoms.When Big Brown Bear and the four little bears notice that the trees are shimme

A beautifully written, timeless tale by Cao Wenxuan, best-selling Chinese author and 2016 recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award.Sunflower is an only child, and when her father is

Slip behind the Iron Curtain into a world of smoke, secrets, and lies in this stunning novel where someone is always listening and nothing is as it seems.Noah Keller has a pretty normal life, until on

Yippee-ki-yay! Saddle up and hit the dusty trail with the wildest bike-ridin’ kid cowboys west of the Mississippi!Slingshot and Burp—two pea-shootin’, slingshot-totin’ cowhands on two wheels—are on th

Alison Murray offers an enchanting retelling of a much-loved Aesop’s fable with a mischievous twist.Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stay still for a minute. He’s the fastest on the farm. Tortoise(S

A charmingly simple tale about friends, old and new, that will resonate with anyone who’s ever loved — and lost — a special toy.Sam and his stuffed bunny, Jump, are best friends, and they do everything together. One day, on a trip to the beach, Sam meets Thomas. Sam and Thomas play together all day and promise to do the same the next day. But when Sam gets home he realizes Jump is still at the beach! It’s too late and too dark to go find him, and Sam worries all night. What if Jump is nowhere to be found? Can Sam brave the world without his best friend? Little ones with their own cherished toys will be drawn to this reassuring story about losing something dear only to gain something even better.

A comical tale of naughty and nice with a surprising twist!Matilda is a very good girl. She likes to read and water her flowers. Hans is very naughty. He makes too much noise and is always causing tro

With a new baby taking up Mama’s time and attention, what will happen when Phoebe needs her?When Mama got a new baby, Phoebe got a new digger. And when Mama is busy with the baby, Phoebe and Digger ar

Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz brings her sorcery to a Victorian gothic thriller — an enthralling, darkly comic tale that would do Dickens proud.The master puppeteer, Gaspare Grisini, is so expert

From the unparalleled Henrik Drescher comes a wickedly funny story about the perils of runaway rivalry (with a happy ending).McFig lives with his daughter, Rosie, in a lovely little cottage far away f

The subtle dance of friendship - from holding your tongue to knowing what to say - is played out in three sweetly humorous tales about an unlikely, likable pair.Catina wants to be a famous writer. Hou

Tisha and Mommy are always having to hurry up. What would happen if they slowed down? A gentle, gorgeously illustrated story of mindfulness―and sharing the small moments.Tisha was catching a blossom in her backyard.“Hurry up,” cried Mommy. “You’ll be late for school.”Tisha has spent the entire day rushing. She has to hustle for the bus in the morning, though she wants to stop and listen to the sounds around her. She has to quickly put her crayons away at school, though she’s not finished with her drawing. She even has to speed through recess so she doesn’t miss lunch. So when Mommy picks her up, Tisha asks if they can please “have a little slowdown.” What if they walked instead of taking the bus? What if they counted cars and seagulls, umbrellas and hats? What if they simply sat on a bench in the sunshine and gave names to the pigeons in the park? From the creators of Grandpa’s Top Threes comes a beautifully illustrated, tenderly told story about taking the time to experience the world