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"An unforgettable story of friendship, love, and finding your flock." --Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, UniverseIn this exceptional debut, one young girl's determination to save the flock she calls family creates a lasting impact on her community and in her heart. Gorgeous and literary, this is an unforgettable animal story about friendship, family, home, and belonging. For readers who love books by Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate.Ten years ago, an impossible thing happened: a flock of pigeons picked up a human baby who had been abandoned in an empty lot and carried her, bundled in blankets, to their roof. Coo has lived her entire life on the rooftop with the pigeons who saved her. It's the only home she's ever known. But then a hungry hawk nearly kills Burr, the pigeon she loves most, and leaves him gravely hurt.Coo must make a perilous trip to the ground for the first time to find Tully, a retired postal worker who occasionally feeds Coo's flock, and

Neighborhood friends greet eight different trucks until the truck they're really waiting for--the ice cream truck--finally arrives. A sweet and colorful celebration of vehicles, community, friendship, and ice cream!So many trucks drive down our street, each with a job it must complete.We'll wave to all and wish them luck, until we see the ICE CREAM TRUCK!The sweet anticipation of waiting for the ice cream truck is tempered by the arrival of eight other trucks--a dump truck, a mail truck, a fire truck, a news truck, a utility truck, an excavator, a garbage truck, and a cement truck--in this picture book celebration of vehicles, professions, community, friendship, and delicious ice cream. Illustrated by Terry Runyan and featuring a lively call-and-response text by Sorche Fairbank, Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck! will appeal to preschoolers everywhere. A great choice for readers who love things that go!

"Anyone who has ever had trouble feeling brave will be empowered by Marisol."--NBC News"Lively, realistic, and emotionally honest."--The Horn Book (starred review)"Engaging."--BooklistEveryone loves sports . . . except Marisol! The stand-alone companion to Newbery Medal winner and New York Times-bestselling Erin Entrada Kelly's Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey is an irresistible and humorous story about friendship, family, and fitting in. Fans of Clementine, Billy Miller Makes a Wish, and Ramona the Pest will find a new friend in Marisol. Marisol Rainey's two least-favorite things are radishes and gym class. She avoids radishes with very little trouble, but gym is another story--especially when Coach Decker announces that they will be learning to play kickball.There are so many things that can go wrong in kickball. What if Marisol tries to kick the ball . . . but falls down? What if she tries to catch the ball and gets smacked in the nose? What if she's the worst kickballer in the history of

In the rip-roaring sequel to Matt Phelan’s acclaimed Knights vs. Dinosaurs, five daring knights and one intrepid archer face off against legendary monsters. This heavily illustrated middle grade adventure is a hilarious tale of derring-do for reluctant readers and fans of The Terrible Two and The Wild Robot. Booklist called it “Another rampaging success.”Award-winning creator Matt Phelan’s Knights vs. Monsters is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying monsters. When a magical boat sweeps the Knights of the Round Table off to Scotland, they take on the evil Queen Morgause and her horde of monsters. With art on nearly every page, including portraits of the knights in battle with ghoulish creatures and graphic-novel style spreads, this action-packed story is ideal for reluctant readers, aspiring knights, and fans of Gordon Korman’s Masterminds. In a starred review, Kirkus called the first book in the series “Epic—

An unjacketed, lower-priced edition of the acclaimed picture book. Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky illustrates an outrageously silly story about the joys (and challenges) of friendship. Zebra wants to put on a show as simple as A-B-C, but Zebra's friend Moose has other (unexpected and hilarious) ideas!"Everybody will be elated with this goofy new way of going from A to Z." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)Zebra thinks the alphabet should be simple. A is for Apple. B is for Ball. Easy! But his friend Moose is too excited to wait his turn, and when M isn't for Moose (Mouse gets the honor), the rest of the letters better run for cover. Exuberant and zany storytelling brings to life two friends and one laugh-out-loud comedy of errors that's about friendship, sharing, and compromise.The incomparable Paul O. Zelinsky's artwork is bursting at the seams--literally--with preschool appeal. Breaking the borders of the page and creating the art both digitally a

"London and Zelinsky have created something unendingly fun but also deeply meaningful: Art takes on a life of its own, no matter how much the artist thinks the work can be controlled!" --Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo CabretA still life painting is a painting where everything is supposed to stay still. But what if it doesn't? Acclaimed author Alex London and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Paul O. Zelinsky bring exquisite life and adventure to this slyly funny and inventive picture book for fans of Christopher Denise's Knight Owl and Corinna Luyken's The Book of Mistakes. Every young artist has drawn or painted a still life scene. Perhaps it is a bowl of fruit, or a toy, or a vase of flowers, or a chair. The only rule is that a still life painting must stay still.But staying still is hard! Especially for a curious mouse and a hungry dragon and a no-nonsense princess. Will the artist notice that his still life painting is breaking all the rules?Fr

"Heartfelt, honest, and beautifully told--Nolie's NYC story is a must-read. Bonus points for an absolutely amazing Grandma character!" --Lisa Greenwald, author of The Friendship List and TBH series Feeling left behind by both her sister and her best friend, Nolie tries her best to belong but soon finds herself at a moral crossroads. Set in the bustle of New York City during the Jewish High Holy Days, Where You've Got to Be is an accessible story about identities and relationships--the ones you keep and ones you let go. Pitch-perfect for tween readers who love Rebecca Stead, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and contemporary realistic stories.Nolie's sister, Linden, may be only fourteen months older than she is, but suddenly that feels longer than it ever has before. Linden is growing up. She cuts short their Cousins Week at Grandma's beach cottage to focus on excelling in her ballet auditions, and she throws away the seashell necklace Grandma gave each of them--though Nolie secretly saves it. Even

以直白又韻律感十足的語言，Kevin Henkes用《A House》帶領孩子認識家中元素與自然變化：數字、形狀、天氣與日常環境皆在其中。翻頁之間充滿提問與想像空間，讓閱讀變得富有互動性。畫風簡約，文字清晰，是非常適合語言起步與親子共讀的啟蒙讀物。Caldecott Medal–winning and #1 New York Times–bestselling author Kevin Henkes explores what makes a house a home in this cozy and informational board book. The Wall Street Journal called A House “Enchantingly simple,” and The Horn Book said, “Brilliant.” Brimming with interactive, call-and-response questions, A House is a timeless choice for both very young children and emergent readers—as well as the entire family.Where is the door to the house? Do you see any clouds? What does the house look like when it is sunny outside? When it is raining? And what will the house turn into when its family returns? A home.Kevin Henkes employs interactive questions, declarative sentences, basic shapes, and a limited color palette in this brilliant and classic board book. A House introduces young readers to shapes, numbers, the weather, and the parts of a house with a rhythmic, r

The Band of Bigs defends and protects the interests of big siblings around the globe--no matter what mischief their little siblings get up to. This hilarious, action-packed sequel to the graphic novel The League of Littles takes sibling rivalry to a whole new level. Perfect for fans of Bad Guys and Babymouse.When an eldest sibling is locked out of the house by his younger twin brothers during his very first time babysitting, four Band of Bigs agents--including a new recruit--are on the case. But their job is complicated by three League of Littles agents defending the younger siblings inside. When siblings go head-to-head, things are bound to get a little messy. Okay, maybe a lot messy.Full of hilarious hijinks, friendship, pets, and cookies, this graphic novel is sure to delight young middle graders. The short page count, humor, and fast-paced action makes it an excellent choice for newly independent readers and fans of Babymouse, Lunch Lady, and the Bad Guys.

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionFerris meets Ghosts of Tupelo Landing in this cozy ghost story about family, environmental activism, food, and friendship.Basil Theriot has spent her entire life in New Orleans--in her family's famed Cajun restaurant in the French Quarter, really--but she's never been out to the bayou where her grandfather grew up. She's also never seen a ghost, even though dozens of ghost tours pass by the restaurant every day and her best friend Tommy is determined to be a ghost hunter.But then Grandpere's ghost appears. And he has a mission for her.Basil wouldn't mind being haunted if Grandpere could be helpful and share his secret recipe that might save the restaurant. But instead, he's intent on connecting Basil with her Cajun heritage. He sends her out to the bayou to meet his friends: an airboat captain, a shrimper, and a scientist rebuilding Louisiana's fast-disappearing coastline.For fans of Gracie Under the Waves and A Strange Thing Happened in Cher

A fishing story like no other! Alphonso the snapping turtle can’t wait for breakfast. But what if his breakfast is too likable to eat? A Mouthful of Minnows is a humorous picture book about patience, generosity, friendship, and empathy (as well as the awesome mysteries of nature!) that will lure in fans of Ryan T. Higgins’s We Don’t Eat Our Classmates and Peter Brown’s You Will Be My Friend!At the bottom of the pond, Alphonso the snapping turtle opens his mouth wide, wiggles his worm-like tongue, and waits patiently for breakfast. He barely notices a measly minnow, but he’s thrilled when the entire school shows up. Alphonso’s perseverance has paid off! But when a whole family arrives to celebrate together, Alphonso’s true character emerges, and he has second thoughts about the breakfast he’s been waiting for.Acclaimed author-artist John Hare’s artwork is textured, playful, and energetic, bringing the depths of the underwater setting to life. A Mouthful of Minnows is a surprising and he

“Lends the ‘attitude of gratitude’ relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day.”―Booklist’Acclaimed poet Nikki Grimes and award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera celebrate the joy of family, friends, and of

Demonstrating how things don't always appear in nature in the colors we expect, an informative picture book presents fruits, flowers, and animals in a colorful and unique way.

The classic Amelia Bedelia Storybook Treasury with an updated look and title! The collection features a new cover and includes three stories about the classic Amelia Bedelia, games, puzzles, activitie

What happens when a princess accidentally fractures her fairy tale by fleeing to the real world? Bestselling author Alex London turns classic fairy tales on their heads in this fast-paced, funny fantasy about friendship and facing your fears. For fans of The School for Good and Evil and the Never Afters series.Princess Rana loves her friends (all fellow fairy tale escapees), loves her school (the HEA, an academy for fairy tale royalty), and loves punk rock (the best music genre). But she does not love frogs . . . especially demanding frog princes who follow her home. Rana fled her story because of one frog prince in particular, and she has no plans of ever going back to that stuffy place full of rules. But then her frog prince shows up at the academy's gate. And he's not alone. Dozens of duplicate frog princes have followed him to the real world. Worse still, a shadowy monster is in hot pursuit, one that dissolves fairy tale characters into nothing, erasing their stories. To save every

When a neighbor's big, scary dog goes missing, it seems like only Marisol is worried he's up to no good. But is there more to this lost-dog story than meets the eye? From Newbery Medal- and Newbery Honor-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly, Only Only Marisol Rainey is a highly illustrated young middle-grade novel about friendship, facing your fears, and the power of compassion, friendship, and empathy. This stand-alone companion to Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey and Surely Surely Marisol Rainey is perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean, Merci Su嫫ez, and Ramona. A dangerous beast is on the loose in Marisol Rainey's neighborhood! At least, Marisol thinks it's a dangerous beast. She's never actually met the neighbor's dog officially, but surely a big German shepherd can't be anything else. That's why she and her BFF Jada nicknamed him "Daggers."When the Missing Dog posters around town reveal that his real name is Gregory, Marisol's fears don't ease up one bit. He may be Gregory at home, but when he's f

When a neighbor's big, scary dog goes missing, it seems like only Marisol is worried he's up to no good. But is there more to this lost-dog story than meets the eye? From Newbery Medal- and Newbery Honor-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly, Only Only Marisol Rainey is a highly illustrated young middle-grade novel about friendship, facing your fears, and the power of compassion, friendship, and empathy. This stand-alone companion to Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey and Surely Surely Marisol Rainey is perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean, Merci Su嫫ez, and Ramona. A dangerous beast is on the loose in Marisol Rainey's neighborhood! At least, Marisol thinks it's a dangerous beast. She's never actually met the neighbor's dog officially, but surely a big German shepherd can't be anything else. That's why she and her BFF Jada nicknamed him "Daggers."When the Missing Dog posters around town reveal that his real name is Gregory, Marisol's fears don't ease up one bit. He may be Gregory at home, but when he's f

How do you forgive yourself―and the people you love―when a shocking discovery leads to a huge mistake? Acclaimed author Christine Heppermann’s novel-in-verse tackles betrayals and redemption among fam

We're sailing to Scranimal Island, It doesn't appear on most maps.... Scranimal Island is where you will find the fragrant Rhinocerose, the cunning Broccolions, and if you are really, really lucky and

"Action, adventure, betrayal, and poison add up to a winner. --BooklistNew York Times-bestselling author Rae Carson makes a triumphant return to the world of her award-winning Girl of Fire and Thorns

New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Perfect for story time and bedtime for the very youngest readers. The Horn

Inventions can be big, like roller coasters, or small, like crayons. And inventors can be scientists or athletes or even boys and girls! It's hard to imagine life without Popsicles, basketball, or Ban

Peter Sis is an internationally acclaimed author, artist, and filmmaker. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and graduated from the Academy of Applied Arts in Prague. He also studied at the Royal Col

Amelia Bedelia + Good Friends = Super Fun Stories to Read and ShareThe sixth book in a new arc in the New York Times–bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and h

Celebrated Newbery Medalist Cynthia Voigt introduces Little Bird, a tiny crow with a big imagination and an even bigger heart, in this timeless read-alone and read-aloud just right for the young middl

From shore to suburb, the ocean connects all of us in unexpected ways―through the weather, our water, our food sources, and more! In their signature informative and child-friendly style, the award-win

A new look for the bestselling sequel to Victoria Schwab’s instant #1 New York Times bestseller This Savage Song. August Flynn and Kate Harker lead the battle between humans and monsters in a thrillin

Every day, children the world over sing, shout, and celebrate Mother Goose rhymes. And now there's a new reason to cheer: Nina Crews has added her own remarkable, jazzy style of illustration to a coll

Every day, children the world over sing, shout, and celebrate Mother Goose rhymes. And now there's a new reason to cheer: Nina Crews has added her own remarkable, jazzy style of illustration to a coll

A Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book and winner of the Mathical Book Prize! From a hundred billion trillion stars to one unique you, this fun and playful picture book illuminates some of the biggest nu

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the third book of this fun and engaging chapter book series about a little girl with catlike superpowers, Kitty and her feline friends discover a sec

A poetry collection to tickle your funny bone, Something Big Has Been Here features more than 100 original poems and black-and-white drawings from the best-selling team of Jack Prelut

Do you know: A good reason to be phobic about oysters and olives? How shutting your mouth can help you avoid brain surgery? How to survive in the winter wilderness with only a fishing pole and

From Francesca Zappia, the acclaimed author of Eliza and Her Monsters When Zora Novak is framed for a crime she didn't commit, she must track down the true culprit and clear her name before it's too l

Learn to read with Amelia Bedelia and this collection of twelve favorite stories that can each be read in just five minutes. The paper-over-board format is ideal for bedtime and on the go. A terrific

A day at school is: a. marvelous b. dreadful c. silly d. all of the above—and much, much more! From suspicious hot lunches (yuck!), to pop quizzes (oh, no!), to recess and best friends (hoora

Do You Know: A good reason to be phobic about oysters and olives? That you can step inside a roaring coal furnace and feet cool? That Jesus had an older brother? How shutting your mouth can h

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDALA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERAN INDIE BESTSELLERWhen twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores themes of family, friendship, trust, and forgiveness. The First State of Being is for fans of Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me.It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever--except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his fifteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Mi

在 Oh, Sal 中，Miller一家迎來了第一個有新生兒的聖誕節。對哥哥Billy而言，假期充滿期待，但對妹妹Sal來說，卻是煩惱連連：寶寶搶走了媽媽的注意力、吵鬧不休，甚至連聖誕禮物也不見了。這些不安與小失落，恰好捕捉了孩子面對改變時的真實心境。Kevin Henkes以細膩幽默的筆觸，讓日常瑣事充滿溫度，也展現家庭中支持與理解的重要。"Delightfully superb."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Henkes is a master."--The Horn Book (starred review)"Captivating. "--Booklist (starred review)A stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes's award-winning, bestselling, and acclaimed The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish. This short, humorous, and accessible novel for newly independent readers stars Billy's younger sister, Sal, and chronicles an eventful holiday season at the Miller house.Oh, Sal is illustrated in black-and-white throughout by the author, and is perfect for fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and Dory Fantasmagory.The Miller family is celebrating its first holiday with the new baby. Billy is excited that Uncle Jake is visiting, but nothing about this holiday season is making Billy's little sister Sal happy. The

★ 幽默動物橋梁書系列最終章！孔雀小英雄 Plum 的暖心大冒險★ SCBWI Golden Kite 幽默文學獎 Sid Fleischman Humor Award 決選入圍★ 喜歡《Princess in Black》《Mercy Watson》的讀者一定會愛上！孔雀 Plum 一直認為動物園是世界上最完美的家，但當園區宣布整修時，一切都開始改變。朋友搬遷、環境變動讓他感到不安，也讓他學會面對新的開始。幽默又溫暖的動物橋梁書系列最終章，以輕鬆故事與插圖陪伴孩子理解改變、友情與成長。SCBWI Golden Kite Sid Fleischman Humor Award Finalist “A must-have conclusion to a winning series.” —School Library JournalWhen the Athensville Zoo closes for renovations, it means big changes for Plum and all his animal friends. The fifth and final book in award-winning author Matt Phelan’s early chapter book series about a young peacock whose adventures are funny, hopeful, and always kindhearted. A hilarious and highly illustrated novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.Plum wholeheartedly believes that the Athensville Zoo is the best zoo on the planet—and the most perfect home. So when trucks roll in and signs are posted about the zoo undergoing a total renovation, Plum can’t think of anything worse! Where are they t