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Series: Baby Loves Science Baby Loves Electrical Engineering on Christmas! Board book Ruth Spiro 9781623541910 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Aug 24, 2021

Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Baby discovers the science behind Christmas lights! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores electricity, circuits, and electrical safety. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well.Series Overview: The Baby Loves Science series features little books about big ideas, introducing complex scientific concepts to the... + Read More
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Series: Becoming Vanessa Hardcover Vanessa Brantley-Newton 9780525582120 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jun 15, 2021

For readers of Alma and How She Got Her Name and The King of Kindegarten, this story will help kids just starting school transform from timid caterpillars into beautiful butterflies so they can love who they are.On Vanessa’s first day of school, her parents tell her it will be easy to make friends. Vanessa isn’t so sure. She wears her fanciest outfit so her new classmates will notice her right away. They notice, but the attention isn’t what she’d hoped for. As the day goes on, she feels more self-conscious. Her clothes are too bright, her feath... + Read More
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Series: Shhh! The Baby's Asleep Hardcover JaNay Brown-Wood 9781580895224 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Jun 15, 2021

From a dedicated author of casual diversity titles, this story asks whether one big, boisterous family can stay quiet while baby sleeps!Baby is finally asleep. But everyone is much too noisy! Can Mom, Daddy, Grammy, Pop Pop, Shae, Dante, Rover the dog, and even the neighbor keep quiet? Of course Baby is eventually awakened. But one savvy little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back asleep: by reading a good book to her, of course. A hilarious cast of characters will keep readers laughing throughout this amusing celebrati... + Read More
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Series: Little Senses It Was Supposed to Be Sunny Hardcover Samantha Cotterill 9780525553472 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 30, 2021

A perfectly planned birthday party goes awry in this gentle story about adapting to the unexpected, written for kids on the autism spectrum and called “brilliant” and “engaging” by autism specialist Tony AttwoodLaila feels like her sparkly sunshine birthday celebration is on the brink of ruin when it starts to storm. Then, just as she starts feeling okay with moving her party indoors, an accident with her cake makes her want to call the whole thing off. But with the help of her mom and a little alone time with her service dog, she knows she can... + Read More
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Series: Who Was? Board Books Who Was Jackie Robinson?: A Who Was? Board Book Board book Lisbeth Kaiser 9780593223437 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Mar 30, 2021

The latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience!The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4.The chronology and themes of Jackie Robinson’s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. Wit... + Read More
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Series: Carpenter's Helper Hardcover Sybil Rosen 9780593123201 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 16, 2021

A warm, wonderful picture book that gently reminds us of the importance of respecting our natural world and highlights the joys and rewards of helping others.Join a girl as she helps a mama and papa bird build a nest in her bathroom, hatch their eggs, and teach their babies to fly away. Renata and her Papi are hard at work at renovating their bathroom. Renata can’t wait to build castles of bubbles in the deep, old-fashioned bathtub. But one morning, she finds dried leaves and pine needles heaped on a shelf in the corner. How did they get there?... + Read More
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Series: A House for Every Bird Hardcover Megan Maynor 9781984896483 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Feb 16, 2021

A young artist’s drawings rebel against her when she tries to put her sketched birds in houses that match how they look, but not how they feel in this hilarious picture book perfect for readers of Julian is a Mermaid and The Big Orange Splot.A young artist has drawn birds and bird houses in corresponding colors. Now it’s time to match them up. The blue bird goes in the blue house, the orange bird in the orange house, and so on. But wait! The birds don’t agree with the narrator’s choices and, much to her distress, are rebelling by swapping house... + Read More
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Series: A Sports Baby Book Baseball Baby Board book Diane Adams 9780593202432 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 2 Jan 12, 2021

This original board book series, which begins with America’s favorite pasttime—baseball—is sure to be a homerun with the youngest of readers and the sports-loving grown-ups in their lives.A toddler spends an afternoon at the park with his family where he is introduced to baseball for the first time. He makes a few mistakes as he warms up, takes the field, and goes to bat, but he keeps going until he scores the final run of the day and goes to bed a winner.Series Overview: Spring, 21—Baseball Baby; Fall, 21—Football Baby; Summer, 22—Soccer Baby
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Series: C Is for Country Hardcover Lil Nas X 9780593300787 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jan 05, 2021

Parents who play Grammy winner Lil Nas X’s 12-times platinum single Old Town Road on repeat will want to take their kids and ride on over to this New York Times bestselling ABC picture book from the music mega-star! A is for adventure. Every day is a brand-new start! B is for boots—whether they’re big or small, short or tall. And C is for country. Join superstar Lil Nas X—who boasts the longest-running #1 song in history—and Panini the pony on a joyous journey through the alphabet from sunup to sundown. Experience wide-open pastures, farm anima... + Read More
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Series: Cool Cuts Board book Mechal Renee Roe 9780593177976 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Jan 05, 2021

Mechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating boys with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: “I am born to be awesome!”When the stars shine, the world is mine! I am born to be awesome! My hair is free, just like me! I am born to be awesome! Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of hip Black hairstyles. From a ’fro-hawk to mini-twists and crisp cornrows,... + Read More
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Series: I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! Hardcover Alissa Holder 9780593206607 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Dec 29, 2020

Based on a viral video comes the story of one boy’s positive energy and how a sunny outlook can turn everything around.It’s a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn’t know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes is a few reminders from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day because…HE IS SMART,HE IS BLESSED,AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING!
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Series: Who Was? Board Books Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?: A Who Was? Board Book Board book Lisbeth Kaiser 9780593222737 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 4 Dec 08, 2020

Introducing the latest addition to the Who HQ program: board book biographies of relevant and important figures, created specifically for the preschool audience!The #1 New York Times Bestselling Who Was? series expands into the board book space, bringing age-appropriate biographies of influential figures to readers ages 2-4.The chronology and themes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young reader... + Read More
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Series: Happy Hair Happy Hair Board book Mechal Renee Roe 9780593173336 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Oct 13, 2020

Mechal Renee Roe, illustrator of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s Super Heroes Are Everywhere, creates a joyful, positive, read-together book celebrating girls with natural black hair that will have kids everywhere chanting: “I love being me!”Full ’fro, cute bow! I love being me! Smart girl, cool curls! I love being me! Girls will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic book full of beautiful Black hairstyles. From a cute crop to pom-pom puffs, adorable illustrations of girls with gorgeous braids, blowo... + Read More
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Series: I Am Every Good Thing Hardcover Derrick Barnes 9780525518778 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 01, 2020

An upbeat, empowering, important picture book from the team that created the award-winning Crown: An Ode to the Fresh CutI ama nonstop ball of energy.Powerful and full of light.I am a go-getter. A difference maker. A leader.The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He’s got big plans, and no doubt he’ll see them through—as he’s creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he’s afraid, because he’s so often misunderstood an... + Read More
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Series: Rocket Says... Rocket Says Clean Up! Hardcover Nathan Bryon 9780593118993 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 01, 2020

Plucky science-lover Rocket returns in another inspiring picture book about getting a community to notice the world around them, and, in this book, to CLEAN UP! their shoreline.Rocket, is off to the islands to visit her grandparents. Her family loves nothing better than to beach comb and surf together…but the beach is clogged with trash! When she finds a turtle tangled in a net, Rocket decides that something must be done! Like a mini Greta Thunberg, our young activist’s enthusiasm brings everyone together…to clean up the beach and prevent plas... + Read More
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Series: Are You Eating Candy without Me? Hardcover Draga Jenny Malesevic 9781524792015 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Aug 11, 2020

“A book as sweet as the candy that fills its pages.” - Kirkus ReviewsIn this delightfully illustrated picture book, readers explore the original FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) as four children imagine what wild, zany, and impossible adventures the adults in their lives must surely get up to when they are not with them.Four different children from three different families ponder what the adults in their lives do during the day. Are they jumping on trampolines? Are they eating cake and ice cream while riding birthday ponies? Are they eating candy wit... + Read More
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Series: Good Night Our World Good Night Martin Luther King Jr. Board book Adam Gamble 9781602198517 $9.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) to 3 Jun 30, 2020

Good Night Martin Luther King Jr. features the iconic Civil Rights leader’s childhood, education, family members, and leadership, the Great March on Washington, speeches, peaceful protests, Rosa Parks and the bus boycott, winning the Nobel Peace Prize, and more. This educational board book teaches young readers about one of the most important leaders of our times.This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.Introduce your young reader to the li... + Read More
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Series: Nana Akua Goes to School Hardcover Tricia Elam Walker 9780525581130 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jun 16, 2020

In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother—whose face bears traditional tribal markings—to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for back to school—no matter what that looks like!It is Grandparents Day at Zura’s elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja’s grandfather is a fisherman. Bisou’s grandmother is a dentist. But Zura’s Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, looks a little different fro... + Read More
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Series: Bedtime Bonnet Hardcover Nancy Redd 9781984895240 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 07, 2020

This joyous and loving celebration of family is the first-ever picture book to highlight Black nighttime hair traditions—and is perfect for every little girl who knows what it’s like to lose her bonnet just before bedtime.In my family, when the sun goes down, our hair goes up!My brother slips a durag over his locs.Sis swirls her hair in a wrap around her head.Daddy covers his black waves with a cap.Mama gathers her corkscrew curls in a scarf.I always wear a bonnet over my braids, but tonight I can’t find it anywhere! Bedtime Bonnet gives reader... + Read More
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Series: Who Will You Be? Hardcover Andrea Pippins 9781984849489 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Apr 07, 2020

For fans of I Am Enough, The Day You Begin, and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, here is a poignant picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become. Perfect for back to school—no matter what that looks like!My child, my little one, Who will you be when you are grown? There’s loving kindness in your eyes, like your daddy’sand boldness in your heart, like your grandma’s.Will you be like them? So begins this loving picture book about a mama who wonders who her child will grow up to be. Will her litt... + Read More
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Series: Handa's Noisy Night Paperback Eileen Browne 9781536211092 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 19, 2020

A cast of nocturnal creatures are the surprise stars in a funny tale about nighttime fears, set in southwest Kenya. The latest tale in the best-selling Handa series.When Handa sleeps over at her friend Akeyo’s house, she hears lots of strange sounds in the night: snorts, chattering, rattling, squeaks, slurps, wails, a big thud. Akeyo says it’s just her family, laughing, talking, playing music, riding a bike, drinking their bedtime milk. Or maybe the baby crying. Or a door slamming. But is she right? Young readers will be happy to be in on the j... + Read More
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Series: Hey, Baby! A Baby's Day in Doodles Board book Andrea Pippins 9781984849519 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) to 3 Feb 04, 2020

From the master doodler of I Love My Hair and new mom, Andrea Pippins, comes a delightful board book about a day in the life of a baby.Follow a baby throughout the day, from napping to snacking to playing—and everything in between! High contrast, lively illustrations combine with gorgeous, colorful photographs to showcase the warmth and tenderness between a mommy and her baby. This affectionate look at babyhood is sure to appeal to new parents and grandparents, who will recognize their own little one in the pages.
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Series: Brown Sugar Babe Hardcover Charlotte Watson Sherman 9781635921380 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Feb 04, 2020

Brown is beautiful. Brown is powerful! “This is the book I want to give to my future daughter.” —Black Nerd ProblemsPerfect for fans of Hair Love and Antiracist Baby, this lyrically written, stunningly illustrated picture book is a love letter to the beauty of brown skin and a message of love, acceptance, and pride for all brown sugar babes. A classic in the making!When a little girl has doubts about the color of her skin, her mother shows her all the wonderful, beautiful things brown can be! “Brown is precious. Brown is feet marching for human... + Read More
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Series: Just Like Me Hardcover Vanessa Brantley-Newton 9780525582090 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 14, 2020

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over it to find a poem that’s just for them.I am a canvasBeing painted onBy the words of my familyFriendsAnd communityFrom Vanessa Brantley-Newton, the author of Grandma’s Purse, comes a collection of poetry filled with engaging mini-stories about girls of all kinds: girls who feel happy, sad, scared, powerful; girls who love their bodies and girls who d... + Read More
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Series: The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read Hardcover Rita Lorraine Hubbard 9781524768287 $23.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Jan 07, 2020

Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation’s oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author. In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 11... + Read More
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Series: I Look Up To...Misty Copeland Board book Anna Membrino 9781984852144 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Nov 05, 2019

If you can see it, you can be it! Introduce your child to powerful feminist role models with this series of inspirational board books.It’s never too early to introduce your child to the people you admire! This board book distills American ballet dancer Misty Copeland’s excellent qualities into an eminently shareable read-aloud text with graphic, eye-catching illustrations.Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Misty herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this powerful, determined woman and will learn... + Read More
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Series: I Look Up To...Oprah Winfrey Board book Anna Membrino 9781984852120 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Nov 05, 2019

If you can see it, you can be it! Introduce your child to powerful feminist role models with this series of inspirational board books.It’s never too early to introduce your child to the people you admire! This board book distills powerhouse guru Oprah Winfrey’s excellent qualities into an eminently shareable read-aloud text with graphic, eye-catching illustrations.Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Oprah herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this powerful, determined woman and will learn what YO... + Read More
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Series: I Wonder Hardcover Kari Anne Holt 9781524714222 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 01, 2019

Kids who love the intrigue of titles such as What Do You Do with an Idea? will be inspired to ask their own questions about the world around them.In this unusual text, young listeners and readers follow a group of diverse kids trying to make sense of the world as they see it. Questions such as What do clouds taste like?, Do my toys miss me when I’m gone?, and I wonder if cars and trucks speak the same language remind us of a child’s unique point of view. Nothing is more powerful than seeing something for the first time, and these whimsical ques... + Read More
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Series: Ordinary People Change the World I am Brave A Little Book about Martin Luther King, Jr. Board book Brad Meltzer 9781984814241 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Sep 10, 2019

The littlest readers can learn about Martin Luther King, Jr., in this board book version of the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World biography.This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. In this new board book format, the very youngest readers can learn about one of America’s icons in the series’s signature lively, conversational way. The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, an... + Read More
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Series: The King of Kindergarten Hardcover Derrick Barnes 9781524740740 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 6 Jul 02, 2019

A New York Times bestseller!A confident little boy takes pride in his first day of kindergarten, by the Newbery Honor-winning author of Crown.The morning sun blares through your window like a million brass trumpets.It sits and shines behind your head--like a crown. Mommy says that today, you are going to be the King of Kindergarten!Starting kindergarten is a big milestone--and the hero of this story is ready to make his mark! He's dressed himself, eaten a pile of pancakes, and can't wait to be part of a whole new kingdom of kids. The day will b... + Read More
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Series: The Night Is Yours Hardcover Abdul-Razak Zachariah 9780525552710 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jul 02, 2019

From the New York Times bestselling illustrator of I Am Enough, this glowing, empowering picture book about a nighttime hide-and-seek game celebrates blackness and self-confidence.Little one, so calm and so happy, the darkness of the night is yours like the darkness of your skin.This lyrical text, narrated to a young girl named Amani by her father, follows her as she plays an evening game of hide-and-seek with friends at her apartment complex. The moon’s glow helps Amani find the last hidden child, and seems almost like a partner to her in her ... + Read More
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Series: Rocket Says... Rocket Says Look Up! Hardcover Nathan Bryon 9781984894427 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jun 25, 2019

Meet Rocket--a plucky aspiring astronaut intent on getting her community to LOOK UP! from what they're doing and reach for the stars in this auspicious debut picture book. Honored as a Chicago Public Library 2019 Best of the Best Book!A comet will be visible tonight, and Rocket wants everyone to see it with her--even her big brother, Jamal, whose attention is usually trained on his phone or video games. Rocket's enthusiasm brings neighbors and family together to witness a once-in-a-lifetime sighting. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and... + Read More
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Series: Lola Reads Lola Goes to School Hardcover Anna McQuinn 9781580899383 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Jun 11, 2019

Spunky Lola embarks on a new adventure—the first day of school!Lola and her family prepare for the first day of school the night before, then get up early, take pictures, and head to class. Lola puts her things in her cubby, chooses her activities, reads, plays, and has a snack. Before she knows it, it’s time to sing the good-bye song and rush into Mommy’s arms for a warm reunion. A comforting, cheerful read that demystifies the school day for preschoolers and kindergarteners.Story Locale: schoolSeries Overview: Book-loving Lola and her playful... + Read More
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Series: Hair Love Hardcover Matthew A. Cherry 9780525553366 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 14, 2019

"I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black experience. We need this." - Jordan Peele, Actor & FilmmakerIt's up to Daddy to give his daughter an extra-special hair style in this ode to self-confidence and the love between fathers and daughters, from Academy-Award winning director and former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Va... + Read More
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Series: Up, Up, Up, Down! Hardcover Kimberly Gee 9780525517337 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 May 07, 2019

Follow an energetic toddler’s day with Dad that’s full of opposites - up and down, make and break, yum and yuck, and more. From his first demand to be picked up and then immediately put down, opposites pop up all day long for this energetic boy. Breakfast is no, no, no, yes! At the sandbox, it’s make, make, make, break! And jumping into the pool goes from can’t, can’t, can’t, to can!Kimberly Gee’s expressive illustrations emphasize the loving connection between a boy and his father in this clever concept book about everyday highs and lows that... + Read More
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Series: Grandma's Purse Board book Vanessa Brantley-Newton 9781984849762 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Apr 02, 2019

Spend the day with a grandma and granddaughter in this charming picture book about the magic found in their favorite accessory, perfect for readers who love How to Babysit a Grandma! The perfect gift for grandma this Mother’s Day! When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats…and her purse. You never know what she’ll have in there—fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it... + Read More
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Series: Baby Goes to Market Board book Atinuke 9781536205527 $11.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Mar 12, 2019

Join Baby and his doting mama at a bustling southwest Nigerian marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.Market is very crowded.Mama is very busy.Baby is very curious.When Baby and Mama go to the market, Baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in the basket, but Mama doesn’t notice. As Mama and Baby wend their way through the stalls, cheeky Baby collects five oranges, four biscuits, three ears of sweet corn, two pieces of coconut . . . until Mama n... + Read More
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Series: B is for Baby Hardcover Atinuke 9781536201666 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 12, 2019

Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank, creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market, pair up again for a bright and beautiful first book of words.B is for Baby. B is for Brother. B is for going to see Baba! One morning after breakfast, Baby’s big brother is getting ready to take the basket of bananas all the way to Baba’s bungalow in the next village. He’ll have to go along the bumpy road, past the baobab trees, birds, and butterflies, and all the way over the bridge. But what he doesn’t realize is that his very cute, very curious baby sibling has... + Read More
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Series: Even Superheroes Use the Potty Board book Sara Crow 9781524765996 $9.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Feb 26, 2019

"A potty-training book to go for."—KirkusIt’s potty time for superheroes, firefighters, ninjas, soldiers, and KIDS! Young ones will enjoy this funny, rhyming board book that teaches great bathroom habits with the promise that all their heroes use the potty too. Good potty habits can be celebrated each time kids put the lid down, flush, and wash their hands. Toilet-training harmony is just pages away! And don’t miss the companion book—Even Superheroes Have to Sleep—to help restless kids settle in at night!
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Series: Little Golden Book My Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr. Hardcover Bonnie Bader 9780525578703 $5.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Dec 24, 2018

Learn all about Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this Little Golden Book biography all about the civil rights leader! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers. This Little Golden Book captures the essence of Martin Luther King, Jr. for the littlest readers. They’ll learn how his childhood in segregated Atlanta—and in his father’s church—shaped the future civil rights leader. And they’ll gain a clear understanding of the way he became an eloquent, powerful voice for African Americans. Read all the Little Golden Book bio... + Read More
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Series: I Look Up To... Michelle Obama Board book Anna Membrino 9780525579540 $10.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Oct 02, 2018

If you can see it, you can be it! Introduce your child to your role models with this series of inspirational board books.It's never too early to introduce your child to the people you admire! This board book distills Michelle Obama's excellent qualities into deliciously illustrated little baby-sized bites, with text designed to share and read aloud. Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Michelle herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this influential woman and will learn what YOU value in a person!T... + Read More
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Series: Hip-Hop Lollipop Hardcover Susan Montanari 9781101934821 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Oct 02, 2018

In this lyrical read-aloud filled with rhythm and rhyme and illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner Brian Pinkney, follow a little girl as she dances her way to bedtime. Mama says, "Lollipop, stop! Stop!Jumping snapping nonstop."Arms and shoulders pop 'n' lock.Lollie's dancing hip-hop.Watch as Lollipop grooves her way through her bedtime routine, brushing her teeth to the beat and shimmying into pjs. She sways along with her sister, her parents, and even some enthusiastic pets until, finally, Lollie closes her eyes and dances through her dreams. ... + Read More
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Series: Baby Feminists Board book Libby Babbott-Klein 9780451480101 $13.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Oct 02, 2018

Before Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mae Jemison, Frida Kahlo, and others were change-making feminists, they were . . . babies! What do Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mae Jemison, Frida Kahlo, Barack and Michelle Obama, Gloria Steinem, Dorothy Pitman Hughes, Billie Jean King, Yoko Ono, and Malala Yousafzai have in common? They're all feminists-- and they were all once babies! This irresistible and timely 7" x 7" board book invites you to lift the flap and discover what your favorite feminist icons might have looked like as babies and toddlers. With an inspiring m... + Read More
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Series: The Day You Begin Hardcover Jacqueline Woodson 9780399246531 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 28, 2018

Jacqueline Woodson is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young People’s LiteratureA #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner Rafael López have teamed up to create a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you.There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it’s how you look or talk, or where you’r... + Read More
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Series: 10 Busy Brooms Board book Carole Gerber 9781524768997 $10.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Aug 07, 2018

Celebrate Halloween with this fun and festive counting board book, perfect for fans of Room on the Broom!Young readers will want to fly the night sky with the ten little witches in this bright and adventurous Halloween story. Whether zooming past rattling skeletons, buzzing by pie-stealing mummies, or soaring over a werewolf with bad breath, this exciting group of witches and their high-flying Halloween adventures will have readers cheering! Plus, play a game of I Spy and find the cat and owl on every page!"An enjoyable celebration of witchy si... + Read More
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Series: Ordinary People Change the World I am Harriet Tubman Hardcover Brad Meltzer 9780735228719 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jan 16, 2018

Harriet Tubman's heroic and pivotal role in the fight against slavery is the subject of the fourteenth picture book in this New York Times bestselling biography seriesThis friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent... + Read More
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Series: Grandma's Purse Hardcover Vanessa Brantley-Newton 9781524714314 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jan 09, 2018

Spend the day with a grandma and granddaughter in this charming picture book about the magic found in their favorite accessory, a perfect gift this Mother’s Day! When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats…and her purse. You never know what she’ll have in there—fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it’s pure magic! In this adorable, energetic ode to visits... + Read More
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Series: The Ring Bearer Hardcover Floyd Cooper 9780399167409 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 04, 2017

Mama’s getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.Jackson’s mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? She’s supposed to be the flower girl, but Jackson’s not sure she’s taking her job as seriously as she should. In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-w... + Read More
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Series: I Just Want to Say Good Night Hardcover Rachel Isadora 9780399173844 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Mar 14, 2017

Caldecott Honor-winner Rachel Isadora’s gorgeous oil paintings illustrate this delightfully sweet bedtime tale—one that will ring true for every parent—set on the plains of Africa.On the African veld, the sun has set and the moon is rising—and that means it’s bedtime. But not if Lala has anything to do with it! From the cat to the goat, from the chickens to a line of ants and even a rock, Lala manages to stall bedtime by insisting on wishing everyone good-night. That is, until there’s simply no one left to say it to—except the moon out her wind... + Read More
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Series: Fire Engine No. 9 Board book Mike Austin 9781101934890 $9.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Sep 27, 2016

This high-action (yet toddler-friendly) beat-by-beat look at an emergency response is now available as a board book! Told almost entirely in sound words, this day-in-the-life look at a fire engine crew will appeal to the youngest vehicle enthusiasts and to parents with a penchant for exuberant read-aloud sessions. With art reminiscent of that in Donald Crews’s transportation books, Mike Austin evokes the excitement of a 911 call as we follow firefighters down the fire pole, through town, and up the ladder truck.
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Series: Ordinary People Change the World I am Martin Luther King, Jr. Hardcover Brad Meltzer 9780525428527 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jan 05, 2016

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it—peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for nonviolent protests and marches, and he always spoke up about loving other human beings and doing what’s right. He spoke about the dream of a kinder... + Read More
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Series: Corduroy A Pocket for Corduroy Board book Don Freeman 9780451471130 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 Sep 08, 2015

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Corduroy, Don Freeman's story of a beloved teddy bear and his friend Lisa, which has sold millions of copies and delighted children all over the world. In this sequel to Corduroy, Lisa takes her toy bear to a Laundromat, where he goes on a soapy adventure! Now, this children's classic is available in board book format, perfect for even the youngest of readers.
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Series: Max and the Tag-Along Moon Paperback Floyd Cooper 9780147515469 $9.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Mar 10, 2015

Experience the wonder of the moon following you home with a Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator! Great for Father’s Day and Grandparent’s Day!Max loves his grandpa. When they must say good-bye after a visit, Grandpa promises Max that the moon at Grandpa’s house is the same moon that will follow him all the way home. On that swervy-curvy car ride back to his house, Max watches as the moon tags along. But when the sky darkens and the moon disappears behind clouds, he worries that it didn’t follow him home after all. Where did the moon go... + Read More
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Series: Last Stop on Market Street Hardcover Matt de la Peña 9780399257742 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Jan 08, 2015

A young boy sees the city through new eyesEvery Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and in the world around them.This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the love and understanding between grandparent a... + Read More
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Series: Corduroy Corduroy Board book Don Freeman 9780451470799 $8.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 1 - 3 Oct 16, 2014

Celebrate 50 years of the beloved teddy bear. 2018 marks Corduroy’s 50th anniversary, and Don Freeman’s classic character is even more popular today than he was when he first came on the scene. Now his original story is available in an unabridged, sturdy board book format, perfect for even the youngest readers.
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Series: Ordinary People Change the World I am Rosa Parks Hardcover Brad Meltzer 9780803740853 $21.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jun 17, 2014

"We can all be heroes" is the message entertainingly told in this picture-book biography series from #1 New York Times Bestselling author Brad Meltzer.“Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it,” Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to biography – for his own kids, and for yours. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in a vivacious, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, those who aren’t quite ready for the Who Was biography series. Each ... + Read More
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Series: Old Mikamba Had a Farm Hardcover Rachel Isadora 9780399257407 $19.00 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 Oct 31, 2013

Normal0falsefalsefalseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4A striking “Old MacDonald” set in Africa with a colorful cast of new animals and soundsNormal0falsefalsefalseMicrosoftInternetExplorer4Old Mikamba had a farm, E-I-E-I-O. And on this farm he had…a giraffe, a baboon, and an elephant! Caldecott Honor winner Rachel Isadora has set the classic children’s song on the plains of Africa, where Old Mikamba watches over a wide variety of animals on his game farm—from roaring lions and chirping ostriches to bellowing rhinos and honking wildebeests.Providing a... + Read More
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Series: Lemonade in Winter A Book About Two Kids Counting Money Hardcover Emily Jenkins 9780375858833 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Sep 11, 2012

A lemonade stand in winter? Yes, that's exactly what Pauline and John-John intend to have, selling lemonade and limeade--and also lemon-limeade. With a catchy refrain (Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LIMEADE! Lemon lemon LIME, Lemon LEMONADE!), plus simple math concepts throughout, here is a read-aloud that's great for storytime and classroom use, and is sure to be a hit among the legions of Jenkins and Karas fans."A beautifully restrained tribute to trust and tenderness shared by siblings; an entrepreneurship how-to that celebrates the thrill of the m... + Read More
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Series: Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson Paperback Sue Stauffacher 9780375865442 $8.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jan 11, 2011

Althea is nothing but trouble! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete—and to proving that she's more than just trouble.Althea Gibson was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and becam... + Read More
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Series: Lola Reads Lola Loves Stories Paperback Anna McQuinn 9781580892599 $9.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Jul 01, 2010

Bookworms big and small will be charmed by lovable Lola in this delightful sequel to LOLA AT THE LIBRARY that celebrates imagination and the love of reading. Lola loves to go to the library with her daddy. Every night she reads a new story, and the next day, she acts it out. One day she’s a fairy princess, the next day she goes on a trip to Lagos! She becomes a tiger, a farmer, a pilot…. what will Lola be next? Children and adults will love following along with Lola’s adventures. LOLA LOVES STORIES is a wonderful introduction to the power of r... + Read More