Children's Books

Birth & up. Hello, tummy! From tummy time to snack time, from bubbles to giggles, join baby in discovering what little bellies can do. 16 pages.

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white line drawings.

Ages 3-7 years. 32 pages. Get ready for an adventure with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal adventure! An industrious farmer picks up fifteen animals along his journey, but when his trailer hits a stone, pandemonium follows. This colorful book merges simple counting instruction with humor, repetition and rhythm to encourage learning fun. Includes educational endnotes on the different machines farmers use and the crops they care for and harvest! A QR code on the book provides access… More »

An old nursery poem introduces animals and their young and the numbers one through ten.

12 months & up. This book invites you on a yoga adventure with 10 adorable forest critters. Experience beginner yoga poses for the youngest child. 22 pages.

3 years & up. <span>In their new adventure, Mr. Magee and his dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when along comes a lumbering, marshmallow-loving bear and the excitement begins. The next thing the two campers know, they are plunging down a mountain, racing down a river, and teetering on the edge of a waterfall! How will Mr. Magee and Dee find their way out of this slippery situation? </span> 36 pages.

3 years & up. Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are celebrating their first Hanukkah. They love hearing the story of Hanukkah, eating "latkes" (fried potato pancakes) and "sufganiyot" (fried jelly donuts), and playing dreidel. 32 pages.

When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a timeline that enhance readers' understanding of the period.

This "Very" book by Eric Carle will delight children while encouraging them to explore the familiar and understand emotions.

3 - 6 years. A thoughtful picture book illustrating the power of being kind. When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play, to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference. Be Kind is an unforgettable story about how two simple words can change the world. Hardcover. 32 pages.

A cumulative classic tale that children will enjoy reading over and over.

7 - 10 years. Zeke Meeks thinks his teacher is crazy when he announces that no one can watch TV for an entire week. There is no way Zeke will survive without videogames or his favorite shows. Will he be bored enough to play with his sister? Study? Actually read for fun? Only time will tell. Paperback. 128 pages.

Grades K & up.Two-column format with new words, photographs, and drawings. Includes colored note boxes to help beginning readers enhance vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, and identify sounds. Paperback. 304 pages.

6 years & up. Julian isn't afraid of lions or tigers, but he is scared of . . . bicycles? Julian's friend Gloria has a brand-new bicycle. She makes riding it look easy, but Julian is scared. Bicycles are shiny, whizzing, wobbly things. And he's not ready to ride one. But he can't tell Gloria he's scared, so he tells a fib instead. He almost gets away with it . . . until the fib backfires and he's got an even bigger problem! Chapter paperback. 80 pages.

12 months - 3 years. Meet Clive - and his imagination! Clive loves his dolls. He enjoys playing with them, and sharing them with his friends. A gentle, affectionate book, celebrating diversity and challenging gender stereotypes. Board book. 14 pages.

These books offer a breathtaking glimpse of animals and their homes that will astonish toddlers.

2 years & up. A belly-laugh picture book with a smidgeon of pigeon! When the bus driver goes away Pigeon comes to play. Children will love deciding the fate of this crazy little bird that thinks he can drive. Each hilarious scenario is full of the over-the-top pleads and wheedles of Pigeon as he throws toddler-sized tantrums. What a fun way to learn about human behavior and how to deal with not getting your way. Written and illustrated by the much-loved Mo Willems. Hardcover. 40 pages. Dimensions: 9" x 9"

4 - 8 years. A heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo get the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. Hardcover. 32 pages.

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

Birth & up. When your little knight needs a magical friend, look no further than our adorable Demitri Dragon Plumpie - Luxurious Plush Dragon! Designed with hugs in mind, this alluring pastel blue plush dragon is slightly understuffed and features a lovable slouch that begs to be squeezed and snuggled. Demitri's golden claws lend a shine to his hands and feet, while a stimulating scale pattern covers his neck and belly. Adorned with a striking pair of soft, plush wings on his back, little ones… More »

An all-time favorite with amusing story lines, lively characters, and great pictures.

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

12 months & up. Grandma is coming for a very special visit! Peek under the big, easy-to-lift flaps to see all of Grandma's surprises! Board book. 14 pages.

3 - 5 years. "If I built a car, it'd be totally new! Here are a few of the things that I'd do. . . ." Jack has designed the ultimate fantasy car. Inspired by zeppelins and trains, Cadillacs and old planes, with brilliant colors and lots of shiny chrome, this far-out vision is ready to cruise! There's a fireplace, a pool, and even a snack bar! After a tour of the ritzy interior, Robert the robot starts up the motor . . . and Jack and his dad set off on the wildest test drive ever! Paperback. 40 pages.