New Arrivals · Kids’ Picture & Easy Books

What better diversion for a rainy day? The cup of imagination overflows for a family of spirited pups, in this comical picture book. Full color.

The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

Literal-minded even as a child, Amelia Bedelia muddles through Valentine's Day with her heart on her sleeve, trying to make sense of strange greetings at school and home, and ever on the look-out for the arrows of Cupid.

Seven-year-old Paulie, an ordinary boy, brings peace to his home and school through small acts of kindness, but needs help to achieve his goal of world peace.

Despite a language barrier, a dog and cat fall in love with the help of a buried trombone.

Everyone can make a face. There are surprised faces and sleepy faces, sad faces and happy faces. What face can you make?

Diego is heading to Egypt to embark on an expedition. There he learns about very special animals that live in the desert: camels. Join Diego and his new friend, Medina as they cross the desert, find the Great Pyramids and save the camels.

Modern and elegant paper structures create displays to stimulate the senses. Poetic text guides readers through the bold and colorful paper structures that create their own unique sounds.

Rosa goes to elaborate and comical lengths to have freckles like Abby. She realizes she might have something that is just as desirable as the longed-for freckles. Rosa gains appreciation of her own uniqueness.

When Anh becomes angry and says hurtful things, his grandfather tells him to go to his room and sit with his anger, which allows Anh to feel better. Based on teachings about mindfulness and Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh.

Scurvy and Spiny Burr team up with an exiled and bitter burr in an attempt to take over Burrwood Village and get rid of nice guy, Sticky Burr, once and for all.

Reading at home on a rainy night, Polo the dog is washed out to sea in his armchair and soon finds himself part of a magician's circus act. Told through wordless illustrations.

In this wordless picture book, Polo the dog becomes trapped in the ice and snow while out sailing one day, but a friendly dragon helps him escape.

Cumulative rhythmic story of a hungry owl watching for his dinner.

Sure to tickle the funnybone of picky eaters!

When a teddy bear is accidentally left on the seat of a train, he uses his ingenuity--and some new friends--to search for the little girl who lost him.

While preparing for bedtime, a little girl and her dog note all the different kinds of lights that brighten up the night, from headlights to moonlight.

Even though his mother warms him of a coming storm, Baby Polar goes outside to play, but when he cannot see his own paw he realizes that he now faces danger.

"Farm animals play a game of peek-a-boo in this hilarious book with flaps and touch-and-feel elements! Each spread introduces readers to a different farm animal who is ready to play! Children will love playing "pig-a-boo, " "cluck-a-boo, " and even "baa-a-boo" in this interactive title that's perfect for read-aloud fun!"--Publisher's description.

An interactive word book with doors to slide open and questions to answer.

When Big Wolf decides to surprise Little Wolf in the dead of winter by fetching a little leaf from an otherwise bare tree, both of them are rewarded in different ways by Big Wolf's effort.

"Pierre goes from a pampered pooch to a trash-covered street dog and discovers home is the best place of all"--Cover, P. [4].

"When Ben loses Raf, his favorite stuffed toy, he is inconsolable. But a few days later, Ben receives a postcard--from Raf! Raf writes about how he got lost and was found...Will Raf really return to Ben? Will Ben still recognize him? And will he make it home in time for Ben's birthday?"--p.[4] of cover.

The lights, the velvet curtain, the spotlight, the graceful dancers--nothing beats going to the ballet for the very first time. In this beautiful picture book, Caswell and Matthews conspire to recreate all the joy and wonder of the first theatrical experience, for children to relive again and again. Full color.

What to do when Grandpa and Grandma are too busy to play? Ask the elephant, of course! he's loads of fun, even if he squashes the flower bed and breaks a few things around the house. Grandpa and Grandma will understand-- really. In an intergenerational story that is both funny and sweet, Petr Horácek illuminates the power of one boy's boundless imagination -- and how truly infectious it can be!

Children can experience a ride on a freight train with this lift-the-flap adventure!-- from p. 4 of cover.

Dragons are a perennial favorite of most children, and this book honors the mythical creatures with words and pictures. Morris offers young readers a gallery of dragons in every shape, size, and temperament imaginable. Full color.

What a braggart is Crocodile! The animals watch in amazement as he demonstrates how he is "the best animal of all." He can climb better than Mountain Goat; he can hop higher than Kangaroo; he can even swing through the trees better than Orangutan. But Donkey thinks he knows of something that Crocodile can't do and sets out to prove it. Is it true? Crocodile says no: "I could eat you for breakfast with buttered toast!" he roars. This funny and colorful story by writer-performance artist Sean Taylor features vivid artwork by rising children's book artist Hannah Shaw.

Whether the rivalry is about territory, possessions, the biggest, or the most, anyone with a sibling will relate to the ongoing competition between these two canines. Taken to ridiculous heights, this series of situations with surprisingly human overtones illustrates their ongoing struggle to get along. It's a rivalry that knows no bounds. Julius the Elder describes how he dominates, tricks, subdues, and, yes, even admires his exuberant young pup of a brother. William the Upstart, on the other hand, demonstrates he is his own dog whatever the consequences. The results are hilarious and tinged with history. In the end, no one would ever dare to question the singular bond demonstrated in Brothers. This age-old subject has been given a new twist by two very funny men. It's perfect for almost any occasion, especially if a good chuckle is in order. And as we laugh at the antics of Julius and William, we just may learn to laugh at ourselves.

Cold germs Rhina O'Virus and friends explain how viruses multiply and cause colds, and show the importance of hand washing. Text on the last page explains this process in a more detailed way for older children and adults.

Chicken, Pig and Cow love their barn, but some days it feels a little crowded.

Paul's father, the artist Paul Cézanne has been away from home for so long that the boy hardly recognizes his father when he returns. But the two soon become fast friends. The local townspeople laugh at the artist's pictures. But young Paul likes the art. An influential art dealer comes from Paris the lives of the artist and his son change dramatically.

The smallest snowflake longs for a home, and while her snowflake friends journey to far off destinations she finds her place in life, too, as the inspiration for an artist. When Spring finally comes the smallest snowflake knows that she has fulfilled her destiny.

A mysterious man appears in Harlem and promises to rid the city of its rats by playing the steel pan drum.

When no one can answer his question about what is at the edge of the world, the King of Quizzical Island builds a boat and sets sail to find out for himself, despite the objections of his fearful people.

Nancy is devastated, which is even worse than heart-broken, when her fancy Christmas tree topper breaks, threatening to ruin Christmas.

A disgruntled big sister reveals unpleasant facts about babies.

Assigned the less-than-leading role of "Cow Number 2" in her school's play, Olivia manages to secure her place in the spotlight after all.

Kama and his sister Nani love to climb the giant mango tree at their grandpa's house. After Grandpa asks them to pick some mangos, he has too many and sends Kama and Nani to share some with the neighbors, who give them goodies in return for their generosity.

Scoop up a gigantic pile of snow again and again with Payloader Pete and Dump Truck Dan! Features a window of fluffy snow on the cover and die-cuts that reveal a big pile of sparkling snow on the last page.

Nate and his dog Sludge help Rosamond discover who has been tearing pages out of her books.

Rose finds a neglected patch of earth in the middle of a bustling city where she can plant the flower seeds collected from her travels in her magical teapot.

Wanda has freckles. Lots and lots of freckles. They make her feel special, until the day in the park when a group of boys point, laugh, and tease her for having spots. All of a sudden, the freckles she'd liked become a problem. What can she do? Wanda decides that there's only one thing: make her freckles disappear altogether!

In the middle of a dry land, all the animals had empty bellies. In the land stood an amazing tree with ripe and juicy fruits. But as hard as the animals shook the tree, the fruits did not fall. The animals plan to ask Tortoise had to get the fruits. But they think only big animals can handle the responsibility of sending the question to Tortoise. So they send Elephant and Water Buffalo, then Rhino, Giraffe and Zebra, then Lion and Leopard. The reader will learn that size doesn't matter.

After frantically trying to stop his out of control robot from turning everything it touches into metal, Kyle finally listens to his little sister's advice.

One morning, Michael decides that he wants to be someone different, so he plays dress-up and becomes a businessman, a knight, and a pirate, but at the end of the day he finally decides who his favorite Michael is.

Rhyming text poses a series of questions about how the reader would deal with a moose that is on the loose, in the yard, in the house, or taking a bath.