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A playful way to learn letters and numbers.Three cheers for letters! Long live numbers!The letters and numerals have never met before, and they're very curious about each other. Zero and the letter O hit it off. 3 and E can't stop looking at each other. However, the number one and the letter A both claim to be first. Letters can make words and stories, and numbers can count. But which are better?Preschoolers and kindergarteners learn letter and number recognition in this funny story reminiscent of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Lois Barr's funny jokes and Stephanie Laberis's energetic illustrations are kid-pleasing fun.

Pig and Cat are pals who like to bike, swim, read, and make art together. One day Pig notices Dog, who has a very interesting kite. Pig and Dog play, and Cat feels neglected and lonely. But Pig and Do

Sometimes prices go up and up and up. Then they suddenly crash. Why? In simple language and with colorful graphics and amusing characters, this book explains the basic laws of supply and demand using

On a windy spring day, Bear sniffs the air. Could it be. . . Kite day?Rushing home he tells Mole, and the two fast friends get to work building a kite of their own. They study, and collect, and measure, and construct—and soon, their kite is flying high above the meadow.But when a storm rumbles in—SNAP!—the kite string breaks, and all their hard work soars away. Chasing after it, Mole and Bear discover all is not lost—wedged in the branches of a tree, their kite protects a nest of baby birds from the pouring rain.Will Hillenbrand’s Bear and Mole series is the perfect choice for storytime sharing or reading aloud. Strong verbs, repetitive phrases, and fun-to-read sounds keep young listeners and readers engaged with the story, while the gentle illustrations add detail and quiet humor. Kids will delight in poring over these books again and again.Don’t miss the other Bear and Mole titles, including All For a Dime, Spring is Here, and First Star!

From big and little to cool and hot, from fat and thin to dark and light, a poet cleverly and clearly covers a range of kid-friendly opposites.

Describes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes, how they grow, and their traditional uses and cultural significance, and offers instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds

The town of Wolf Ridge calls him The Smiley Face Killer. Bettina Holland calls him her father.Everyone knows Bettina’s father was the one who murdered her mother a decade ago. It’s the subject of podcasts, murder tours, and even a highly anticipated docuseries. But after growing up grappling with what that means, a string of copycat murders forces Bett to answer a harder question: What if hedidn’t?Old-money Bett must team up with the only person willing to investigate alongside her: bookish goth girl Eugenia, the mortician’s daughter, who everyone says puts the makeup on corpses. Can this “true crime princess” unmask a murderer who’s much closer to home than she ever imagined?Gritty, gripping, and propulsive from page one,Dead Girls Talkingis a ride for readers who love to see girls get their hands dirty as they claw their way to the truth. Peterson’s knife-sharp thriller cuts deep, with a wicked sense of humor, a wire-taut atmosphere, and a deadly serious approach to bigger issues of

A Newbery Honor BookThree women narrate a perilous wagon journey westward that could set them free—or cost them everything they have—in this intergenerational verse novel that explores the history of the Black homesteader movement.1879, Mississippi. Young dreamer Lettie may have her head in the stars, but her body is on a covered wagon heading westward. Her father, Thomas, promises that Nebraska will be everything the family needs: an opportunity to claim the independence they’ve strived for over generations on their very own plot of land.But Thomas’ hopes—and mouth—are bigger than his ability to follow through. With few supplies and even less money, the only thing that feels certain is danger.Right after the war ended/and we were free/we believed/all of us did/that couldn’t nothing hurt us/the way master had when we were slaves/Couldn’t no one tell us/how to live/how to die.Lettie, her mother, Sylvia, and young teacher Philomena are free from slavery—but bound by poverty, access to op

How do you face your fears when everything is terrifying?Fifteen-year-old Brynn can’t stop thinking about death. Her intrusive thoughts and severe anxiety leave her feeling helpless—and hopeless. So after her mom interprets one of Brynn’s blog posts as a suicide note, she takes extreme measures, confiscating Brynn’s phone, blocking her Internet access, and banishing her to stay with her father who lives “off the grid” on a houseboat in the Florida mangroves. Isolated from her online friends—her only friends—Brynn resigns herself to a summer of mind-numbing boredom and loneliness… until Skylar appears.Skylar is everything Brynn isn’t—sultry, athletic, and confident. Yet Brynn feels at home around this fearless girl who pushes her to try new things and makes her belly flutter with nerves that have nothing to do with anxiety. When Brynn discovers that Skylar is trapped in the bayou and can’t tell her why, she resolves to free her new crush from the dark waters, even if it means confrontin

Join the animals of the zodiac as they make noodles for a party in this festive book from an award-winning author and food editor.It’s almost time for the party! One-by-one all the animals of the zodiac go up the hill, each one carrying an ingredient. Horse trots up the hill with a big wok. Goat strolls up the hill with wild onions. Except for snake, that is. It’s his birthday! All of his friends have prepared long noodles to celebrate his long and happy life. Simple text is paired with delightful, friendly art in this joyous look at the Chinese tradition of preparing long noodles to celebrate birthdays, the New Year, and other festive occasions. A kid-friendly recipe for how to make Dragon Beard Noodles, a dish popular in Northern China, is included as well as a note on the Chinese Zodiac.

Funny poems paired with intriguing facts introduce young readers to the fascinating creatures that live in Earth's polar regions. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!The remote North and South Poles-- which poet Douglas Florian calls our "Earth refrigerator"-- are home to a wide variety of unusual, rarely-seen creatures including caribou, penguins, ptarmigans, narwhals, and many more! Young readers will love learning about these polar denizens and the ways they've adapted to their cold, windy, frozen environments.Whimsical, colorful art and humorous poems introduce more than a dozen polar animals, and touch on the unique characteristics of the polar regions. Funny and educational, the book ends with an inspiring call to action about climate change, reminding us of our responsibility to take care of our planet.Ice! Poems About Polar Life explores key scientific concepts such as animal adaptation, biomes, global warming, and interdependence in poems filled with rhyme, rhythm, figurati

There's nothing four best friends with a magical spyglass can't handle...well, except maybe a lost dog, a school election, and overprotective parents.Book Two of the Spyglass Sisterhood finds Ellie, Rachel, Kiara, and Alyssa back for another adventure. When the spyglass reveals an image of Rachel walking a dog, she knows it's pure fantasy. Her overprotective moms would never let her walk a dog alone, much less own one! To the dismay of her Spyglass Sisters, Rachel would rather avoid the whole thing all together. However, she can't avoid it for long when a lost dog follows her home.Meanwhile, Kiara has secretly nominated Rachel to run for class president. In order to win, Rachel must find her voice to advocate for the change her classmates deserve--and maybe even the changes at home she deserves.The New York Times best-selling author behind the Gifted series and the Replica books, Marilyn Kaye delivers a story filled with light magic and heart in this first book in the Spyglass Sisterho

It's Slumby the sloth's first day of school in the rainforest. Can he keep up with everyone and still be himself? An adorable Slumby poster is included!Everyone loves Slumby; he's kind, he's most always happy, and butterflies follow him everywhere. Slumby knows that the other students at school like him, except that he moves...so...very...slowly.When he is too slow to compete in the turtle race, or play boa rope, or play armadillo ball, what is he to do? It can be hard to be left out. Then again, when one of his classmates is in danger, Slumby might be the only one who can help.Acclaimed Italian duo author Chiara Carminati and illustrator Roberta Angaramo work together to create a sweet, heartfelt story about how people have different strengths.Backing the book jacket is a poster of Slumby.

Hi! ¡Hola! A friendship story in English and Spanish! ¡Un cuento de amistad en inglés y español!Hi. / Hola.My name is Joe. / Mi nombre es José.Let’s paint. / Pintemos.Two boys, an English speaker and

The first day of school can be scary―especially when no one else speaks your language. Carmen wishes she was back in Mexico, where everyone spoke Spanish and she didn’t stand out. But a little bravery

Children can learn animal names in both English and Chinese with this beautifully illustrated book!A tiger pounces across the sky.A ladybug takes flight from a leaf.Animal names and their significance

Fun facts and holiday cheer from the creator of Strega Nona and Quiet. While picking out their Christmas tree, a couple of curious kids start to wonder where Christmas trees came from. Who invented the first one? How did they become so popular? And how have they changed over the years? Celebrated children's author Tomie dePaola is here to tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Christmas trees--and everything you never even thought to wonder about. With bright illustrations and kid-friendly text, Tomie dePaola's Christmas Tree Book is full of facts, history, and legends. Instructions on making your own Christmas tree ornament are included

Who says cats and dogs don’t get along? A snobby cat and a good-natured dog team up—sort of—to solve the mystery of a missing classroom pet in this playful illustrated chapter book told in letters.Sim

Do you want to be famous? Mac and Mac do. How? By doing the impossible! You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book.First they decide to walk around the world. But when Mom

A snobby cat and a good-natured dog fight over the chance to dress up with their owner in this playful illustrated chapter book series told in letters. It’s time for the annual

A thirteen-year-old girl seeks answers about her past in the fourth dimension—and beyond—in this think-outside-the-box adventure.What do you do when it turns out your whole life has been a lie? Jadie Martin was always told she was abandoned by her parents. Creatures from the 4th dimension rescued her and placed her with a loving adoptive family. Now, Jadie acts as an agent for the beings, also known as Seers. She uses the 4th dimension as a short-cut to travel anywhere on Earth, performing missions calculated to guide the world toward a brighter future.But then Jadie discovers that her origin story is fake. In reality, her birth family has suffered multiple tragedies and disasters engineered from 4-space, including the devastating loss of their baby girl. Her!Doubting the Seers, Jadie starts anonymously observing her long-lost family. Why are they so important? What are the true intentions of the Seers? And what will all-powerful four-dimensional beings do to a rebellious human gi

Fun rhymes and pictures help preschoolers learn numbers. Look up Look Down Look here Look there Number shapes are everywhere Rhymes invite children to look for numerals hidden in the pictures: A tall

15 fun and fact-filled poems about soil--what makes it and who lives in it This book unearths some of the glorious mysteries that lie beneath our feet Dirt It's made of chipped rocks, rotting plants,

Introduce your child to the Paralympics—where physically disabled world-class athletes exemplify strength, determination, and courage.Lucas and Eddie, two physically disabled friends, visit the Paraly

Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can't wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There's just one hiccup: it's also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? Just the thou

A book about the unconditional love we have for our little ones--at every age and stage. When Daisy is born, Daddy says she's wonderful for crying, sleeping, and playing peek-a-boo. When she's one, Mo

There’s no golden ratio for a family, despite what number-crunching Violet might think.Twelve-year-old Violet has two great loves in her life: math and pie. And she loves her parents, even though her

Do you feel happy? Sad? Silly? Angry? This simple book helps children and parents talk about feelings, and includes a Feelings Faces Poster!With simple, sparse language, and bright, expressive illustr

Little Duckling will get wet—but only in its own time!The little duckling wouldn’t get wet. No. Not yet. The little duckling isn’t ready, and no matter how many animal friends come along to try to pus

Explore physics in this early introduction to the states of matter, starring a goofy dog and his all-too-human family.Zippy art and clear explanations introduce the basic characteristics of four state

A group of young space travelers can’t wait for their pizza party later, but how many hours away is dinner? What are hours anyway?Readers follow along as a loveable crew of kid astronauts and their Ma

A little bird falls in the snow. His friends come to help him! This level C book is perfect for new readers.Snow is fun, and snow is quiet—but snow is heavy, too. A tiny bird is perched upon a branch

What fun! A playful pack of dogs chase a ball and find new friends! This Level C book is perfect for kindergarteners and rising first graders.I see a ball. The bird has the ball. The whale has the bal

Part alphabet book, part dress-up, and part career book—and all fun, from A to Z!ABC…. What can I be?The possibilities are nearly endless—and in this fun picture book, an inclusive group of kids play-

A stunningly illustrated introduction to our planet’s many frog species!Frogs, frogs, and more frogs! This exciting survey of the world’s frog species will introduce children to varieties as diverse a

From dazzling dragon dances to scrumptious steamed dumplings, celebrate the Chinese New Year with this bilingual alphabet book in English and Mandarin Chinese.Lunar New Year is here! It’s time for Acr

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year!A Chicago Tribune Best Children’s Book of the Year!Weak, sick, and hungry, a tabby cat seeks shelter in an old barn, where the mice take pity on her and make her

Every fifty years, a cult claims twelve men to murder in a small Texas town. Can one girl end the cycle of violence - and save the boy who broke her heart?“A richly woven tale of magic and murder and

Never has natural history been so fun! Scientific accuracy and humor combine to tell the entire history of Earth in a comic book format.A paleontologist and a storyteller take two children through the

Quicksand bringing you down? Try this very funny science book.When Jungle Girl falls into some quicksand and starts slowly sinking, Jungle Boy arrives quickly―and takes the opportunity to tell her how