Children's Books

When her five little ducks disappear one by one, Mother Duck sets out to find them. Includes musical notation.

4 - 12 years. The Universe is our school, nature our teacher, and every species has a lesson for us. With delightful simplicity, "Lifetimes" introduces some of nature's longest, shortest, and most unusual lifetimes. The lessons for us include: the value of cooperation, the importance of saving for the future, and taking time to have fun. A uniquely engaging way to appreciate nature and consider the fundamentals of life at the same time. Paperback. 32 pages.

Illustrations and rhyming text describe the activities of animals living in and near a small pond as spring progresses to autumn.

Hardcover.

A visual guide to aviation and man's conquest of the skies, covering the earliest pioneers of flight to modern-day space technology. Filled with thousands of full-color photographs and fact-filled profiles on 300 aircrafts, Flight follows the history of mankind taking to the skies. From Da Vinci's drawings of flying machines to Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in The Spirit of Saint Louis to the Boeing 767, this reference guide breaks down the complete story of aviation into easy-to-read… More »

6 years & up. Meet larger-than-life characters from the Irish oral storytelling tradition with this collection of seven myths and legends. Enchanting acrylic artwork brings the magic of each age-old tale to life. Tales such as: "The Children of Lir," "Fair, Brown and Trembling," "The Twelve Wild Geese," "Lusmore and the Fairies," "Son of an Otter, Son of a Wolf," and more. Includes a pronunciation guide, an introduction by the author, and notes… More »

Birth & up. This book features engaging photographs of young children and sweet rhyming text. Fun to read-aloud, this book teaches young children about non-verbal communication from a kiss and a clap to a yawn. 16 pages. Board book.

8 - 12 years. Siblings Evan and Jessie Treski are at their grandmother's house in Vermont for the holidays, solving another mystery. This one involves figuring out who stole a cherished bell the whole neighborhood gathers around to ring in the New Year. Evan and Jessie also come to grips with unsettling changes in their grandmother's behavior. Chapter paperback. 192 pages.

4 - 8 years. Humor and rhyme will delight young children and keep them asking for you to read again and again. You will find his relentless badness both funny and liberating. Hardback. 32 pages.

Hardcover

3 - 7 years. Lily and Salma are best friends. They like doing all the same things, and they always eat lunch together. Lily eats peanut butter and Salma eats hummus--but what's that between friends? It turns out, a lot. Before they know it, a food fight breaks out. Can Lily and Salma put aside their differences? Or will a sandwich come between them? In a glorious three-page gatefold at the end of the book, Salma, Lily, and all their classmates come together in the true spirit of tolerance and acceptance.… More »

4 years & up. To one young narrator, it's the simple things that mean the most, like sharing laughter with a friend, taking family rides in the country, and kissing her mama's arm. Paperback. 32 pages.

3 - 10 years. Learn about how teamwork, responsibility and kindness can make a community a better place for everyone. With each deck, children can play games, develop storytelling and writing skills, and build unique stories with color-coded character, setting, and object cards. Includes 36 wordless cards and a booklet.

3 - 6 years. Leap into learning through reading and build a fantastic library collection!

4 years and up. A girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions, and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian Puff Puff and more. 32 pages.

4 years and up. The captain of this unconventional pirate crew has ordered them to capture the whole alphabet. If they dare miss catching a letter, they will be forced to walk the plank. Adults, caregivers, and children will delight in this alphabet adventure.

Ages 4 and up. Get ready to travel through the alphabet with a cheerful cast of busy little peas. There are a range of unique characters from Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas, this richly illustrated picture book highlights a variety of interests, hobbies, and careers - each one themed to a letter of the alphabet. Adults, caregivers, and children alike will enjoy pouring over the detailed scenes while immersing themselves in the alphabet.

4 years and up. Magaly enjoys the yummy Cuban food her abuela has been cooking since arriving from Havana. When Magaly's sweater goes missing, she discovers that Abuela is making ropa vieja for dinner. Old clothes for dinner? Magaly needs to hide the rest of her clothes before her family eats them up. Spanish vocabulary and two delicious recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche. 32 pages.

Going potty can be a party for everyone! This durable potty board book celebrates a big change for children introducing the concept of using the toilet in a familiar and non-threatening way. This book filled with colorful illustrations shows children what to expect when they use the potty.  Potty Party’s energetic board book features a diverse group of children as they ditch their diapers showing them that using the potty is a normal and expected part of growing up.<br />  

Birth and up. Hello, smiling face! From laughing to cooing, from sneezing to yawning, join baby in discovering what expressive eyes, noses, and, mouths can do. With high-contrast design and engaging photographs, this title is perfect for the year youngest readers. 16 pages.

2 years & up. Help toddlers rest, relax, and prepare for sleep. This sturdy board book is designed to enable caregivers to practice a basic mindfulness technique, with children as young as 2 years old. Beginning from the toes and feet and ending with the shoulders and neck, this book teaches mindfulness in a relatable and age-appropriate way for toddlers. 14 pages.

Hardcover.

Children will enjoy the rhyming, cumulative tale accompanied by bouncy illustrations. Predictable tale allows children to develop important pre-reading skills.

The consequences of giving a cookie to this energetic mouse run the young host ragged, but young readers will come away smiling at the antics that tumble like dominoes through the pages of this delightful picture book. Hardback. 40 pages.