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Series: The Three Little MittensHardcover
Linda Bailey9781774880111
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 24, 2023
A single mitten is excluded by a matching pair in this endearing picture book about friendship, belonging and the pressure to “match.” For fans of The Day the Crayons Quit.Dotty and Other Dotty are a matching set of mittens. When another mitten, Stripes, loses her partner and becomes a single mitten, they don’t feel the need to include her. She doesn’t “match” them, so she is banished to the dark, lonely pocket of the Little Girl who owns them. Before long, however, Dotty loses her partner, and now she doesn’t match the reunited pair of Stripes... + Read More
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Series: The Tragically Hip ABCHardcover
The Tragically Hip9781774881248
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7
Oct 24, 2023
A love letter to The Tragically Hip, one of Canada’s most beloved bands, this ABC picture book features illustrations from four renowned Canadian illustrators.The Tragically Hip, fronted by the late Gord Downie, is a legendary, bestselling Canadian band. And now, almost forty years of music can be appreciated in a brand-new way: an ABC picture book! From “A is for Ahead by a Century” to “N is for New Orleans is Sinking” all the way to “Z is for Frozen in My Tracks,” this illustrated ode to the band will be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Featur... + Read More
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Series: Alis the AviatorPaperback
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail9781774883648
$11.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 24, 2023
Come along on an aviation journey with Alis! This spunky female guide will take you through an ABC of planes in this picture book featuring gorgeous cut-paper art.An A to Z of planes past and present, this book has stunning cut-paper art and a cute-as-a-button guide named Alis. Named for Dr. Alis B. Kennedy, likely one of the first Indigenous women to obtain a commercial pilot licence with land and sea ratings in Canada, Alis will take you on an aviation tour from the Avro Arrow to the Zeppelin and everything in between.Meticulously researched ... + Read More
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Series: Freddie the FlyerHardcover
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail9781774880807
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 24, 2023
A gorgeous picture book that pays homage to aviator Freddie Carmichael — the first Indigenous commercial pilot in the Arctic —with each month of the year highlighting moments from his life, the beauty of the North and the power of dreams.When Freddie was young, he saw a plane up close for the first time when it dropped off supplies at his family’s remote bush camp. He was instantly hooked.Freddie has flown for nearly seventy years, doing everything from supply runs to search and rescue to transporting dog teams to far-flung areas.This book cele... + Read More
The inspiring true tale of young siblings who loved to make stories — and grew up to be among English literature’s finest writers. A picture book for fans of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein.Many years ago, the four motherless children of the Brontë family — Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne — lived in a windswept house by the moors with their father. Although their lives were often filled with sadness and their world was only as large as the distance they could walk, their INNER worlds were bound only by their imaginations. Hungry for stories, th... + Read More
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Series: How to Decorate a Christmas TreeHardcover
Vikki VanSickle9780735268586
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Oct 10, 2023
A little girl shares the steps for the perfect tree trimming — a holiday picture book for fans of Pick a Pine Tree and The Little Christmas Tree.In this charming Christmas tale, readers will follow along with the main character as she shares all the things that go into decorating a tree:LightsOrnamentsPopcornHot chocolateTaffy the catMemoriesAnd, most importantly, family!With stunning three-dimensional art by Miki Sato and a delightful story by wordsmith Vikki VanSickle, including a twist ending, this book will quickly become a Christmas tree d... + Read More
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Series: The Only Way to Make BreadHardcover
Cristina Quintero9780735271760
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 03, 2023
A delicious exploration of all kinds of breads, from sourdough to bannock to bao, that will tickle your taste buds and warm your heart.What’s the only way to make bread?You might use white flour in your bread, or whole wheat flour or corn flour.You might use water or milk, maybe an egg or two.You’ll use a handful of this, a dash of that, a bit of this and a splash of that.Some dough will rise, some dough will bubble. Sometimes it will be sticky, sometimes it will be shaggy.  What’s the only way to make bread?Your way!This tasty celebration of a... + Read More
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Series: PLOOFPloofHardcover
Ben Clanton9781774881927
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5
Sep 26, 2023
Series: Dim Sum PalaceHardcover
X. Fang9781774881989
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 12, 2023
A little girl’s love of dim sum spills over into her dreams, taking her on a fantastical food-filled adventure, in this picture book love letter to Maurice Sendak’s In the Night Kitchen. Beautifully illustrated with a gold foil cover, this is the perfect gift for foodies of all ages.Liddy is so excited about going to the Dim Sum Palace tomorrow with her family that she can’t sleep. So when a delicious smell wafts into her room, she hops out of bed, opens her door and steps into…an actual palace of dim sum! There are dumplings, baos, buns and mo... + Read More
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Series: Princesses Versus DinosaursPaperback
Linda Bailey9781774883655
$11.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 12, 2023
Two popular storybook titans, princesses and dinosaurs, battle to determine who should star in this laugh-out-loud picture book for fans of Shark vs Train and The Book With No Pictures.This is a princess book!No, it’s a dinosaur book!No, it’s…a T. rex book? A dragon book? A rubber ducky book?!From Linda Bailey, award-winning and critically acclaimed author, and Joy Ang, Adventure Time-artist and illustrator of the Mustache Baby series, comes an irresistibly irreverent picture book in which plucky princesses and determined dinosaurs have a battl... + Read More
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Series: Mama's Sleeping ScarfHardcover
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie9781774882696
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 05, 2023
The first children’s book from the best-selling author of We Should All Be Feminists and Americanah — a tender story about a little girl’s love for her mother’s scarf, and the adventures she shares with it and her whole family.Chino loves the scarf that her mama ties around her hair at night. But when Mama leaves for the day, what happens to her scarf? Chino takes it on endless adventures! Peeking through the colorful haze of the silky scarf, Chino and her toy bunny can look at her whole family as they go through their routines.With stunning il... + Read More
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Series: HOW TO CAT BOOKSHow to Give Your Cat a Bathin Five Easy StepsPaperback
Nicola Winstanley9781774883631
$11.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 05, 2023
In this hilarious and clever “how-to” picture book, a little girl and a know-it-all narrator are thwarted by a cat who refuses to take a bath. The perfect read-aloud for fans of Snappsy the Alligator and Interrupting Chicken.Step one: fill the bathStep two: put the cat in the bathStep three: put shampoo on the catStep four: rinse the catStep five: dry the catSeems simple, right? One problem: the cat has no intention of doing ANY of these things! Watch as the steps keep changing, the cat keeps escaping, the girl keeps eating cookies and the mess... + Read More
From the creators of Skinnamarink comes another picture book based on the classic sandwich song made famous by this beloved trio of children’s entertainers.First you dig the peanuts and you dig ’em, you dig ’em, you dig ’em, dig ’em, dig ’em. Peanut, peanut butter, JELLY!Sharon, Lois & Bram invite readers to join them on an adventure to a magical place where a diverse group of animals and children come together to create the most delicious of snacks: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! Accompanied by Qin Leng’s wonderfully whimsical illustratio... + Read More
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Series: The Big Bang and Other FartsA Blast Through the PastHardcover
Daisy Bird9780735268012
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Aug 22, 2023
For fans of No One Likes a Fart, a hilariously fresh take on gas! A serious documentary turns into a very silly exploration of why important historical events happened the way they did…and the answer is always a fart!One day, Daddy Rat sits his baby rats down to watch a very serious documentary about some of the most important moments in history. Sounds boring, right? However, the babies are delighted and surprised when the documentary shows that the reason for life in the universe isn’t the Big Bang but…the Big Fart!It turns out, every single ... + Read More
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Series: Whose Poo?Paperback
Daisy Bird9781774882689
$11.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Aug 01, 2023
For fans of Everyone Poops, a hilariously fresh take on POO! A trip to the zoo turns into a very silly discussion about poo, as two siblings wonder what sort of poo each and every creature would do. Now in paperback!One day, Daddy Rat announces to his baby rats that he’ll be taking them to the zoo…but only if they’re good, which means no talking about poo! And yet, before the family can even leave the house, the two rascally siblings can’t help but wonder…what sort of poo would an astronaut do? Shiny, silver, space-age poo! Rocket-powered, weig... + Read More
In the hilarious eighth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly celebrate the spookiest time of the year — Halloween — with a super twist!Dive into three new stories that are sure to fright and delight! Narwhal loves Halloween — it’s a great excuse to dress up in a spooky and silly costume, like a ghost, a mermaid, a banana or maybe even Marlow the Mustachioed Moose. It’s a skeleTON of fun! Jelly isn’t dressing up, though — he’s a little scared of this time of year, and would prefer to hunker down in a hidey-hole until ... + Read More
Join Simon and Chester in their third adventure as they navigate family dynamics and a very important ghost conference, now in paperback! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.Chester lives with his Grandma, his cat Mr. Pickles and Simon the ghost. Lately Chester has been feeling like he’s missing out when he sees other families out doing fun family things. So when Chester gets the opportunity to join his friend Amie and her family on... + Read More
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Series: The Hidden World of GnomesHardcover
Lauren Soloy9780735271043
$25.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Jun 20, 2023
A delightful introduction and collection of facts about the secret lives of gnomes that will charm and fascinate readers of all ages.This book is an introduction to the hidden folk called gnomes, who live in a happy place they call The Pocket. Where is The Pocket, you ask?Well, it’s all around you, all the time.Gnomes are curious little creatures, and they’re very shy. But after reading this book, you will learn to spot the telltale signs that gnomes are around…and maybe even meet one!Lauren Soloy has been studying gnomes her whole life, and sh... + Read More
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Series: I Am a Meadow MermaidHardcover
Kallie George9780735271371
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Jun 06, 2023
A farm girl with a big imagination turns her landlocked home into an ocean playground in this dreamy picture book for little mermaids everywhere.A little girl dreams of adventures in the water and feels the spirit of the ocean all around her…even though she lives on the prairie, with flat land as far as the eye can see. But she won’t let a little detail like that stand in the way of being a meadow mermaid! Frolicking in the “waves” of wheat and “oceans” of grass, spying sea horses and…a shipwrecked sailor? Even if that shipwreck is actually an ... + Read More
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERNarwhal and Jelly become the coolest teachers in the world wide waters in the hilarious sixth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, now in paperback!Dive into four new stories about Narwhal and Jelly becoming substitute teachers! The two best friends come across an enthusiastic school of fish one morning. Unfortunately, Mr. Blowfish, their teacher, has come down with a cold, and class will have to be cancelled…until Professor Knowell (Narwhal) and Super Teacher (Jelly) volunteer to help out! The first subject is... + Read More
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Series: CURIOUS COCKROACH, THEYour School Is the Best!Hardcover
Maggie Hutchings9780735271647
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
May 09, 2023
This picture book follows the story of an eager cockroach and his family who hitch a ride to school — with hilarious results. For fans of I Don’t Want to Be a Frog.Everyone’s favorite cockroach from Your Birthday Was the Best! is back, and this time he’s going to school…and bringing his whole family along for the ride!From show-and-tell to arts and crafts, this little stowaway can’t wait to try it all…and maybe become the new teachers’ pet!Charming, hilarious and just a tiny bit disgusting, this is a school tale with a twist.Series Overview: Th... + Read More
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Series: The Care and Keeping of GrandmasHardcover
Jennifer Mook-Sang9780735271340
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Apr 04, 2023
When grandma moves in, a precocious child shares her tips for making her feel at home in this funny picture book, for fans of How to Babysit a Grandma.It can be discombobulating for all involved when a grandma moves in permanently. Fortunately, our narrator has gone through it and has LOTS of tips on how to make your grandma feel at home.In a story filled with humor, confusion and moments of sweetness, Jennifer Mook-Sang introduces us to a delightful family dynamic and a grandma who doesn’t really need the help settling in but appreciates it an... + Read More
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Series: The Song That Called Them HomeHardcover
David A. Robertson9780735266704
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Apr 04, 2023
From the award-winning author of On the Trapline comes a cinematic fantasy-adventure story inspired by Indigenous legends.One summer day, Lauren and her little brother, James, go on a trip to the land with their Moshom (grandfather). After they’ve arrived, the children decide to fish for dinner while Moshom naps. They are in their canoe in the middle of the lake when the water around them begins to swirl and crash. They are thrown overboard and when Lauren surfaces she sees her brother being pulled away by the Memekwesewak — creatures who live ... + Read More
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Series: BananaHardcover
Zoey Abbott9780735271418
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Mar 07, 2023
A quirky and hilarious picture book parable about parental distraction and a daughter’s clever solution.My dad is the best.We love hanging out together.Recently, he got this banana. At first, we had a great time with the banana — it does cool stuff and it’s really fun.But lately he’s spending too much time with the banana. He’s distracted, and he’s not enjoying the things he used to enjoy, like hanging out with me.I don’t think this banana is good for him.It’s time to take action.Zoey Abbott tackles parental distraction in a quirky and hilariou... + Read More
A little crocodile explores the beach and campsite in this colorful, noisy book filled with sounds and new experiences that are sure to delight toddlers. For fans of Bark, George.What sounds does Little Crocodile hear on a trip to the beach?The sunscreen goes squirtThe wave goes splashThe fish goes blubThe seagulls go ark, arkThe watch goes tick, tockAnd the crocodile says…WAHHHH!In this charming book of sounds, Little Crocodile goes camping and visits the beach with Big Crocodile and experiences sand, sun, independence and play, ultimately enj... + Read More
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Series: POLITE PREDATORSHow to High Tea with a Hyena (and Not Get Eaten)A Polite Predators BookPaperback
Rachel Poliquin9781774881668
$11.99JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9
Feb 07, 2023
The second book in a hilarious illustrated non-fiction chapter book series starring a savvy and stylish cockroach who guides the reader through an encounter with a charming — and dangerous — predator. Is this hyena drooling for tea and crumpets…or for you?!Celeste is a cockroach, and everyone knows that cockroaches are survivors, so who better to give advice on surviving an encounter with a polite predator? High teas are dainty meals with pretty teacups: you nibble tiny cakes, sip milky tea and chit-chat about not-so-important things like why d... + Read More
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Series: BABY ANIMALSNo No, Baby!Hardcover
Anne Hunter9780735269118
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Feb 07, 2023
An enthusiastic baby squirrel and some grumpy forest friends collide in this sweet and funny picture book from Geisel Award Honoree Anne Hunter.It’s morning time! And Baby is wide awake.Baby is excited to leap.Baby is excited to eat. Baby is excited to see the other animals in the forest… But are the other animals excited to see Baby?One day, the owl gets frustrated and says some harsh words that cause Baby to hide away at home. And when Baby doesn’t appear, the animals realize something vital is missing from their morning…Series Overview: Thir... + Read More
Meet Pluto Rocket, a friendly alien, and Joe Pidge, a wise-cracking pigeon, in the first book of this hilarious new early graphic novel series, for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco!Joe Pidge, not just a pigeon but also the stylish king of the neighborhood, is bobbing his way down the street one day when, all of a sudden, Pluto Rocket enters the scene. It turns out, Pluto is from another planet, and is disguising herself for her secret mission — to find out what life in the neighborhood is really like.Lucky for Pluto, Joe P... + Read More
Meet Pluto Rocket, a friendly alien, and Joe Pidge, a wise-cracking pigeon, in the first book of this hilarious new early graphic novel series, for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco!Joe Pidge, not just a pigeon but also the stylish king of the neighborhood, is bobbing his way down the street one day when, all of a sudden, Pluto Rocket enters the scene. It turns out, Pluto is from another planet, and is disguising herself for her secret mission — to find out what life in the neighborhood is really like.Lucky for Pluto, Joe P... + Read More
Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this laugh-out-loud graphic novel: a pancake adventure with Weenie, Frank and Beans featuring wiener dog smooches, a huge pile of stinky brussels sprouts and a whole lot of syrup.Weenie loves his human, Bob. He loves his guinea pig friend Beans and his cat friend Frank. He loves naps, adventures and sharing. In fact, Weenie loves pretty much everything (except brussels sprouts).And Weenie SUPER LOVES pancakes. Maybe too much. When the SuperSonic Pancake Maker malfunctions, Weenie knows exactly what to do! Sor... + Read More
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Series: Who Owns the Clouds?Hardcover
Mario Brassard9781774880210
$25.99YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 12
Jan 10, 2023
A powerful and visually arresting fictional memoir of trauma, memory and hope in the aftermath of war, for readers 12 and up. For fans of Maus.Even though Mila is no longer a child, she is overcome by memories — memories of a childhood halfway between reality and dreaming, and not knowing which is which.In her dreams, Mila and her family leave their bombed village to stand in line for weeks on end, suitcases in hand, hoping to move on to better lives. But the memories of her uncle’s disappearance, and the approach of looming clouds, keep blurri... + Read More
Meet Weenie, a meatloaf-obsessed wiener dog, and his best friends Frank and Beans in this hilarious early graphic novel for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys.Weenie loves his human, Bob. He loves his guinea pig friend, Beans, and his cat friend, Frank. He loves naps, adventures and sharing. In fact, Weenie loves pretty much everything (except the mail carrier).But the thing Weenie loves and desires more than anything else in the world is meatloaf. And he’ll do anything to get it.Join Weenie, Frank and Beans on a laugh-out-loud meatloaf... + Read More
Join Simon and Chester in their third adventure as they navigate family dynamics and a very important ghost conference! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.Chester lives with his Grandma, his cat Mr. Pickles and Simon the ghost. Lately Chester has been feeling like he’s missing out when he sees other families out doing fun family things. So when Chester gets the opportunity to join his friend Amie and her family on a trip to the wat... + Read More
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Series: Babble!And How Punctuation Saved ItHardcover
Caroline Adderson9780735265837
$19.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 7
Oct 25, 2022
A village is torn apart by its residents’ inability to communicate, until a little girl shares the gift of punctuation in this humorous illustrated parable.Chaos reigns in the village of Babble! All day, the residents fight, yell and argue, and no one is heard or understood…until a mysterious little girl arrives and gives the locals something very strange: a period. But what is this thing that looks like a freckle or a spot? The villagers don’t even know how to ask. However, as the girl begins to share more gifts — a question mark, quotation ma... + Read More
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Series: SCAREDY SQUIRRELScaredy Squirrel Visits the DoctorHardcover
Melanie Watt9780735269491
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Oct 25, 2022
Scaredy Squirrel is exactly the character kids need today — a little bit anxious, a lot adorable and totally lovable. Join Scaredy on a hilarious adventure as he learns to brave the doctor for a check-up!Scaredy Squirrel keeps himself in peak physical condition. He exercises, eats a balanced diet, sings opera (to keep his lungs in shape, of course) and brushes his teeth. You might think it’s to stay fit, but no — he’d rather keep a healthy distance from the doctor’s office! After all, who’d want to expose themselves to the the aches and pains o... + Read More
Join Simon and Chester in their second adventure featuring all the ups-and-downs of a sleepover party! A hilarious new graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire.They like to kick butt and take names.They don’t like chores.They are best friends.And they are about to hit Chester’s VERY FIRST SLEEPOVER.(Oh, and eat some snacks probably.)Join Simon and Chester in their second adventure, and fall in love with this hilarious odd couple by fan favorite author a... + Read More
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Series: Little EchoHardcover
Al Rodin9781774880623
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 18, 2022
Little Echo lives alone in a cave until, one day, a chance encounter encourages her to be brave and make a new friend. A gentle story about finding your own voice.Have you ever heard an Echo?They live in lakes and tunnels and caves.But have you ever seen an Echo?Little Echo lives alone in a cave. Shy, she hides away, echoing the noises around her. But Little Echo isn’t just shy — she’s lonely. And when Max comes to the cave one day, in search of treasure, Little Echo starts to discover that maybe she has a voice of her own…
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Series: Star: The Bird Who Inspired MozartHardcover
Mireille Messier9780735266896
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Oct 11, 2022
A chance encounter with a starling inspires Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this picture book based on a true story.Star: The Bird Who Inspired Mozart is based on the true story of how Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the world’s most remarkable musicians, was inspired by one of the world’s most unremarkable birds: a starling.In this charming picture book, author Mireille Messier tells the story of a very special relationship and how it began: with a chance musical encounter. And Matte Stephens’s playful art captures both the grandeur of 18th century... + Read More
NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn the hilarious seventh book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal wishes to see a unicorn — and actually becomes one!When Jelly wonders what a unicorn is, Narwhal explains that they’re pretty much narwhals of the land (!) — and then gets carried away with a grand plan to see one. With the help of Star, Narwhal’s wish comes true in the wildest, weirdest way: Narwhal gets some land legs and takes their first step ashore. After some wibble-wobbling and a bit of practice, Narwhal is soon galloping along in search of... + Read More
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Series: On This AirplaneHardcover
Lourdes Heuer9780735268609
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 04, 2022
A story about coming to a new home and the diverse people you meet on an airplane. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street.On this airplane…Someone travels solo,two travel as one,three returnand four set out.In this simple and moving book, a young family takes a plane to their new home. While onboard, they encounter all the people you meet on a plane: a bookworm, a businessperson, tourists, crying babies and daydreamers  …all with their own stories and all heading somewhere special.
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Series: Strum and DrumA Merry Little QuestHardcover
Jashar Awan9780735272392
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Oct 04, 2022
A pair of Christmas tree ornaments set out on the merry adventure of a lifetime in this imaginative picture book about the inner lives of holiday decorations.All is quiet in the forest as the Great Star rises in the distance, and two little musicians, Strum and Drum, wake up from a deep slumber and set out to make the most joyous music they can! But as Strum strums his guitar and Drum drums her drum on their way to the North, some mysterious obstacles fill their paths…flickering lanterns, bubbles of glass, a silver waterfall, a tiny house, dang... + Read More
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Series: HOW TO CAT BOOKSHow to Teach Your Cat a Trickin Five Easy StepsHardcover
Nicola Winstanley9780735270619
$21.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 27, 2022
In this hilarious and clever follow-up to How to Give Your Cat a Bath, a boy, a dog and a know-it-all narrator are thwarted by a cat who refuses to learn a trick. The perfect read-aloud for fans of Interrupting Chicken.Step one: Decide on a trickStep two: Get some treats readyStep three: Hold the treat in your hand and ask your cat to do the trickStep four: Watch your cat do exactly what you asked him to doStep five: Reward your cat for doing the trickSimple, right?This spoof on an instruction manual features an increasingly bewildered human, a... + Read More
Follow along with lovable forest creatures as they discover what a self is and what makes each of us unique.Your self is the only self you have, and my self is not your self…but what is a self? Whatever it is, it’s what makes you you!From the way you button your coat to the way you tap your toes, from the top of your head to your adorable tummy, there are so many reasons to love your self, and so many reasons to be loved. Join a group of endearing forest creatures as they bake and eat cranberry-butter-pie muffins, sing silly songs at bathtime a... + Read More
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Series: Night LunchHardcover
Eric Fan9780735270572
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Sep 27, 2022
A delectable picture book about midnight snacks, nocturnal creatures and unexpected generosity, inspired by lunch carts that were the predecessors of today’s food trucks and diners. For fans of The Night Gardener.Noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift-workers and operagoers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger and puddings for little Possums. Mo... + Read More
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Series: Too Many Pigs and One Big Bad WolfA Counting StoryHardcover
Davide Cali9780735269910
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Sep 27, 2022
An unseen reader goes head-to-head with the big bad wolf in this hilarious counting-book twist on The Three Little Pigs.Once upon a time, there were three little pigs.Then the wolf ate them.THE END.This story is too short! I want a longer one!In this clever counting book, the big bad wolf doesn’t want to tell a long story. He wants to get to the eating part. But the reader has other ideas. From a pig soccer team to a pig for every letter of the alphabet to 101 pigs in an animated movie, the stories get more and more fantastical…but they’re alwa... + Read More
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Series: KumoThe Bashful CloudHardcover
Kyo Maclear9780735267282
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Sep 13, 2022
The uplifting journey of a bashful cloud (“kumo” in Japanese) who discovers the rewards of feeling seen.Kumo is a cloud whose only wish is to float unseen. When she’s assigned cloud duty for the day, she feels overwhelmed by self-doubt and her fear of being noticed. But after learning that closing your eyes isn’t a good solution to your troubles, Kumo pulls her fluff together and does her duties — drifting, releasing rain and providing shelter — meeting some new friends along the way and inspiring the imagination (and capturing the heart) of a ... + Read More
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Series: FAIRY SCIENCEFairy SciencePaperback
Ashley Spires9780735264618
$11.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 06, 2022
The award-winning author of The Most Magnificent Thing introduces the value of science and inquiry to young readers with humor and heart, now in trade paperback format. For fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Hidden Figures.Esther the fairy doesn’t believe in magic. But fairies are all about magic, despite Esther’s best efforts to reveal the science of their world. No matter how she and her bird, Albert, explain that rainbows are refracted light rather than a path to gold, or that mist is water evaporating rather than an evil omen, or the importan... + Read More
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Series: If I Had a GryphonPaperback
Vikki VanSickle9781774880913
$11.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Sep 06, 2022
A new trade paperback format for this bestselling pet book with a mythological twist! A fun and funny read-aloud about the perils of mythological pet ownership, and an ode to the humble hamster.Sam just got a hamster for a pet. She’s not really impressed. The hamster isn’t very exciting — he mostly eats and sleeps and gets his shavings wet. BORING! After reading a book about mythological creatures, Sam gets some ideas for more exciting pets. But she soon realizes that taking care of these magical beasts might not be as wonderful as she thought.... + Read More
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Series: How to Make Friends With a GhostPaperback
Rebecca Green9781774880401
$11.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Aug 23, 2022
Ghosts make great friends for life (and beyond)! If you’re lucky enough to have a ghost find you, you’ll need to know how to treat it right. Open up this “how-to” guide to discover how to be the best friend a ghost could ever ask for!What do you do when you meet a ghost? One: Provide the ghost with some of its favorite snacks, like mud tarts and earwax truffles. Two: Tell your ghost bedtime stories (ghosts love to be read to). Three: Make sure no one mistakes your ghost for whipped cream or a marshmallow when you aren’t looking! If you follow t... + Read More
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Series: Sir Simon: Super ScarerPaperback
Cale Atkinson9781774880395
$11.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Aug 23, 2022
A delightful, funny story of friendship, ghost chores, a spooky house and a professional haunter.Meet Sir Simon, Super Scarer. He’s a professional ghost who has been transferred to his first house. And just in time! He was getting tired of haunting bus stops and forests and potatoes. And to top it off, this house is occupied by an old lady — they’re the easiest to haunt!   But things don’t go as planned when it turns out a KID comes with this old lady. Chester spots Simon immediately and peppers him with questions. Simon is exasperated…until ... + Read More
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Series: If You Cry like a FountainHardcover
Noemi Vola9780735270503
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Aug 09, 2022
A quirky and surprisingly funny picture book about the many practical uses for tears, for fans of Big Feelings.In an attempt to cheer up a sad-looking worm, a narrator makes things worse by causing the worm to cry. But in the process of trying to make the sobbing worm feel better, the narrator starts to think of the various ways tears can be used productively.For example, if you’re sad around lunchtime, cry until you fill a pot with your tears and boil pasta — you won’t even need to season with salt! Crying can be used to dilute paint, and with... + Read More
From the creators of Skinnamarink comes another picture book based on the classic counting song made famous by this beloved trio of children’s entertainers.One elephant went out to play upon a spider’s web one day. She had such enormous fun, that she called for her baby elephant to come.Sharon, Lois and Bram invite readers to join them in a musical story about a magical spider web. Jungle animals and kids in costume join in the fun on the web, including a glamorous giraffe, a cranky crocodile, a silly, smiley snake and five monkeys. After the 1... + Read More
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Series: Burt's Way HomeHardcover
John Martz9780735271029
$16.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9
Jul 19, 2022
A cosmic accident has left Burt stranded on Earth…or so he says. An early graphic novel of foster care and the meaning of home, for fans of Binky the Space Cat.Burt is an alien from a distant galaxy with advanced technology, but an accident has made his parents disappear and trapped him on Earth. And no matter what he does, he can’t seem to get lowly Earth technology to work well enough to get him home.That’s his story, anyway. From the perspective of his foster mother, Lydia, Burt is a confused and lonely little boy who’s difficult to understa... + Read More
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Series: The SurpriseHardcover
Zadie Smith9781774880609
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Jun 28, 2022
Celebrating the quiet power of being different, The Surprise is the children’s debut from acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird, with art from exciting newcomer Magenta Fox.Meet Maud: a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit—and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality.The Surprise is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers, and... + Read More
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Series: Wheels, No WheelsHardcover
Shannon McNeill9780735270374
$23.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Jun 28, 2022
Adorable barnyard animals go for a joyride in this hilarious tale, perfect for very young readers and fans of Little Blue Truck.A llama has no wheels.A turtle has no wheels.A cat has no wheels.Not to worry! A skateboard has wheels, a tractor has wheels and a bike has wheels.Some wily farm animals decide to go for a ride, leaving the farmer without her wheels. After the animals go and go and go and go, chaos ensues…but luckily there are some truck driving chicks to save the day.
The first in a new series by the author of Franklin the Turtle! Join Professor Goose in this STEM-filled picture book as she fact-checks classic fairy tales and shares the science behind these flawed stories.Mother Goose’s fairy tales are NOT based in science, and her great niece Professor Goose thinks it’s time to share the truth. Join Professor Goose as she — literally — travels through the pages of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, fact-checking, exposing the flaws and explaining the science. Bears don’t live in cottages — they prefer dens! Th... + Read More
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Series: The Boy and the MountainHardcover
Mario Bellini9780735270251
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Jun 21, 2022
A boy sets off to draw a mountain in this thoughtful exploration of art and the creative process. For fans of Hike by Pete Oswald.A little boy, who is a keen artist, becomes obsessed with a mountain he can see from his house. One day, he tries to draw the mountain, but his drawing doesn’t look anything like it, so he decides that he has to take a closer look. He sets off with his dog, drawing what he sees along the way, and making a growing collection of animal companions during his hike. But when he finally reaches the mountain, the boy makes ... + Read More
A little crocodile explores a day at the park in this colorful, noisy book filled with sounds and new experiences—some wonderful, some not—that are sure to delight toddlers.What sounds does Little Crocodile hear on a trip to the park?Grandma says “Sweet Pea!”The pigeons go flap, flapThe dandelion goes pffffThe chatter goes chit chatThe merry-go-round goes wheeeAnd the crocodile says…WAHHHH!In this charming book of sounds, Little Crocodile visits the park with Grandma and Grandpa and experiences being left out, kindness and independence, ultimat... + Read More
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Series: We Adopted a Baby ChickHardcover
Lori Joy Smith9780735266551
$21.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7
Jun 14, 2022
An adorable baby chicken is the latest addition to the family in this sweet picture book based on a true story. An irresistible and unique twist on a sibling story and for anyone who loves cute baby animals!Albert the sheep is the only one unhappy about the new addition to the family. Tina is a tiny, fluffy baby chick — and she gets all the attention. Albert is big and loud, and he can’t resist Mom’s vegetables (“Get out of the garden, Albert!”). Sprout the dog doesn’t have time for Albert anymore. The cats only have eyes for Tina. And though h... + Read More
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Series: Bibi's Got GameA Story about Tennis, Meditation and a Dog Named CocoHardcover
Bianca Andreescu9780735270558
$24.99JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8
Jun 07, 2022
In the first picture book written by and based on real-life tennis star Bianca Andreescu, a young athlete learns how to work through life’s toughest moments through inner strength and meditation.From the moment she wakes up, Bibi is very busy. Even before school begins, there are cartwheels to do, world records to break (38 minutes balancing a spoon on your nose), and her dog, Coco, to snuggle. Bibi’s mother suggests she try a sport, but nothing feels right. Until she tries tennis. On the court, she feels strong and powerful. Her serve is like ... + Read More