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A best-selling author and illustrator pay tribute to the power of language and intergenerational bonds.George Baker and Harry don’t seem the likeli...

"Jill Murphy’s latest insightful snapshot of parenthood is a thumpingly entertaining picture book about elephants, and us." — The Sunday Times (Lo...

In a charming tale of an elderly man and his obliging young friend, former poet laureate Ted Kooser and newcomer Daniel Duncan invite us to look at...

With wit and affection, the inimitable Jarvis imagines the giddy wonder of a child who finds she has Santa all to herself—with free rein to ask all...

A sweetly silly story of a little boy and a dog who make an unlikely (but perhaps perfect) pair.Everyone knows that owners and their dogs belong to...

With signature wit and whimsy, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater introduces an eccentric, endearing babysitter every child will wish they could have....

“Pinkwater works narrative magic within the grammatical confines of the early reader format.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)With signature wi...

“Hilarious. . . . The book is a lot like life, but with more bears, as well as mice in nightshirts. . . . Utterly, endearingly ridiculous.” — Kirku...

In a wonderfully loopy third episode, Nick and Maxine are surprised to meet Captain Noodlekugel, back from the sea with a somewhat untrainable bear...

Four farsighted mice get glasses — and a talking cat solves a family mystery — as the charmingly eccentric Mrs. Noodlekugel returns.When Mrs. Noodl...

“Sly, sweet illustrations provide piquant punctuation for Pinkwater’s special brand of nonsense.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)When Mrs. Noo...

Against an idyllic backdrop of the English countryside, a consummate storyteller and an award-winning artist tell an affecting tale about the power...

"With its winning combination of satisfying story and cinematic illustrations, Mudball should make a splash with underdogs and baseball fans alike....

A tender story follows a mother-and-daughter pair enjoying a ritual to remember: a bus ride to the countryside, baskets full of berries, and a frag...

Brought to life through Roma Karas's simple, vibrant illustrations, this collection of poetry by Lilian Moore offers a loving tribute to small mome...

“Children will get the feel of the city and its delights from both the word pictures and the substantial artwork.” — BooklistSeventeen poems by Lil...

From the creator of Wild Honey from the Moon comes a fanciful lullaby as cozy and unique as a mushroom home. Here is your mushroom at the end of th...

“Short sentences, lilting rhymes, and harmonious visuals help viewers grasp the subject matter. . . . A mycological charmer.” —Kirkus Reviews (star...

With unflinching candor, a moving graphic novel follows a young woman’s return from war and her bond with two dogs—one who saves her life in Iraq, ...

Follow Coretta Scott King Honor–winning author G. Neri to the end of the world in a captivating travel memoir that explores Antarctica through the ...

Award-winning author G. Neri reflects on a childhood cross-country road trip with his family, sharing the wonder of America’s most famous landmarks...

“Engaging. . . . Art teachers will gravitate toward this upbeat title to let children begin to explore the importance of color.” —School Library Jo...

What is your blue like? A lyrical ode to colors — and the unique ways we experience them — follows a little girl as she explores the world with her...

A Bollywood film brings people together—and inspires a little girl’s budding ambition—in a heartfelt and joyful picture book debut from a new talen...