Children

For fans of Grumpy Monkey and The Pout-Pout Fish comes the heroic tale of one dog's journey to cope with life's inconveniences and all its . . . accessories

“Perfect for fans of Doug Salati's Hot Dog.” —Booklist

Joan’s life is wonderful, wild, and grand—
running and playing as much as she can!
Days full of fun, where she’s never alone.
And then . . .
came . . .
the cone.

For Joan the dog, life is different now. With her cone, she gets trapped in the doggy door. And she doesn't command the same respect she once did at the dog park. Through funny challenges and mortifications, Joan reflects on her pre-cone glory days, including what led to her injury (let's just say, certain choices were made). But with time, Joan begins to see there is love and life and joy beyond the rim of the cone—and sometimes popcorn inside it too, because, it turns out, the cone makes a great snack bowl.

This picture book is guaranteed to make kids and caregivers laugh, and see the trials of life—and dogs in cones—in a whole new way.

“Dynamic, expressive, and funny.” —Kirkus
“A perfect read-aloud for children, especially [to teach] resilience and acceptance.” —SLJ
Bound to become a family favorite. —Cracking the Cover

Anna, Queen of Arendelle, has been tirelessly preparing for the Polar Night's Celebration that is held every year to welcome the time when the sun doesn't rise in the Polar Circle. She has been working so hard, her fiancé Kristoff suggests she take a night off to visit her sister Elsa, the Snow Queen. Anna loves the idea. Accompanied by Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf, Anna reunites with Elsa in the Enchanted Forest.

After telling spooky stories around the campfire, Olaf swears that one of the creatures of their tales has come to life! Who else is responsible for the sudden onset of storms and the earlier than normal darkening of the skies? Why else is everyone starting to become so forgetful?

Anna and Elsa join forces to determine what is going on. Together they recall Kristoff's terrifying tale about a princess who turned into a draugr--an undead creature that steals memories in an effort to make others forget the misdeeds it committed when it was alive. Is it possible that Kristoff inadvertently unearthed memories of a draugr, and thus unleashed the monster upon Arendelle? Anna and Elsa must uncover the real story behind the tale before everyone in Arendelle forgets who they are and is cast into darkness forever....

Go on an underground adventure with the mysterious tunneler in this delightful Level 1 Ready-to-Read from bestselling author-illustrator Michael Rex!

The tunneler tunnels in the tunnel. But why? And where is he going? Find out in this fun story with a surprise ending!

It's time for Halloween! Celebrate the holiday with this this family fun read-aloud, a delightful seasonal entry in Natasha Wing's best-selling series.

 

Little monsters and goofy goblins take center stage in this silly, spooky spin on Clement C. Moore's beloved poem. But what will happen on Halloween when the monsters come face to face with human trick-or-treaters in this fun-filled book by the author of The Night Before Easter? 

A perfect gift to get young readers excited for this festive fall holiday! 

From slug-like eyebrows to puffy perms, the silly illustrations will have children ages 2-5 giggling as they turn the peek-through pages to see the Halloween monsters' hilarious hairdos! Includes fun touch-and-feel textures plus a hairy, scary surprise on the final page!

Young readers will love to turn the pages and explore the fun touch-and-feel element on each spread of this humorous Halloween-themed book. From slug-like eyebrows to puffy perms, the silly illustrations will have children ages 2-5 giggling as they turn the peek-through pages to see the Halloween monsters' hilarious hairdos! Includes a child-safe mirror at the end for added entertainment.

 

• Ideal Halloween book for toddlers ages 2 to 5
• Fun touch-and-feel element on each page encourages interactive reading and learning
• Bright, humorous illustrations capture and keep young readers' attention
• Child-safe mirror for added entertainment!

Boo! Have a scary fun time in this lift-the-flap board book, based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

From creepy crawlies in the pool, to Dad eating the last ice block, every day is filled with surprises for Bluey and Bingo! Find out all the ways the Heelers have a screaming good time in this lift-the-flap board book that's perfect for Bluey fans!

'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house,

Not a critter was stirring, not even a mouse.

Snuggle up with your favorite little critters to share this adorable retelling of Clement C. Moore's timeless Christmas story of Santa's wondrous journey each year on Christmas Eve.

Featuring the original artwork of best-selling children's book author and illustrator Mercer Mayer and his beloved Little Critter® character, it's loving illustrated with all the familiar warmth and whimsy that has been delighting children for generations. In a beautiful, new board book format with sturdy, durable pages to allow for repeated readings without traditional wear and tear, this enduring classic will be a holiday keepsake for years to come.

• A Christmas classic MUST HAVE for your holiday book collection!
• Sturdy, board pages are suitable for even the littlest babies and toddlers and will last for many Christmases to come.
• Introduce children to the classic poem The Night Before Christmas poem paired with Mercer Mayer's classic Little Critter(tm) art.
• Bond with your child through family storytime and holiday experiences while strengthening a love for books and reading this holiday season.

Learn ten words in American Sign Language with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this introductory board book!

This engaging board book introduces ten essential signs that will help babies and toddlers learn to communicate with those around them. With their familiar friend The Very Hungry Caterpillar and photographs modeling the signs, young children and their families will love to read and practice again and again!

Celebrate Halloween with search-and-find fun in this pumpkin-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Featuring the classic character The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this pumpkin-shaped book is a celebration of all things Halloween. See if you can spot The Very Hungry Caterpillar among jack-o’-lanterns, candy baskets, bats, and more! With Eric Carle's bright, colorful illustrations, this is the perfect addition to every child’s library!

It has a golden horn. It has a purple mane and white wings. Could it be? Stink's friend Sophie takes the lead in this final, buoyant Judy Moody and Friends adventure.

"Don't let the unicorn get on the bus!" yelled Sophie. 

Unless Sophie's eyes are playing tricks on her, a real live unicorn is on the loose! In her town! Sophie knows that if you touch a unicorn, you'll be happy forever. She also knows that unicorns have healing powers and can poop rainbows. Sophie needs that unicorn! But unicorns are almost impossible to catch. Can her friend Stink, her faith in magic, and a bunch of carrots help make Sophie's wildest birthday wish come true?

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to save sea otters after a shark attack! Magic Tree House is the perfect series for kids ready to transition from leveled readers and picture books to longer novels!

It’s bright and early when the magic tree house spins Jack and Annie to Monterey Bay, California. It’s their mission to collect sea urchins in the underwater kelp forests! But they know nothing about collecting sea urchins—can a grouchy boat captain help them? Maybe. But Jack and Annie have another problem when Annie finds a badly injured sea otter. They’re not supposed to help the otter. . . but it’s the right thing to do. Can they convince the grouchy boat captain to help them? 

Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?
 

• Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
• Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
• Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
• Graphic Novels: Relive the original adventures brought to life with art by Kelly & Nichole Matthews

If you're looking for Merlin Mission #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin, it was renumbered as Merlin Mission #12 when the series was rebranded in 2017.

The best dog-walkers in town are back in the third book of this heartwarming graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Allergic!

The holidays have arrived for the PAWS team! And the girls are about to discover that not all surprises are necessarily good ones….Gabby’s parents finally get her a cell phone for Christmas, but instead of only using it for emergencies, she soon gets swept up in posting about PAWS online. And when one of her cute doggo videos goes viral, she becomes obsessed with becoming internet famous.

Meanwhile, Priya receives some awful news: her family is being evicted! And although their new home is in a nice neighborhood ripe with possibilities, it's also all the way across town, so Priya is reluctant to give the change a chance. Instead, she resorts to long rides on the bus to her old school so she can continue being a part of PAWS with her friends.

But when a big storm hits, burying the city in snow, the girls find themselves on the verge of a doggy crisis. With Gabby distracted and Priya stretched thin, will they be able to overcome their challenges, or could this mean the end for PAWS?

Don't miss the fourth book in the series: Hazel Has Her Hands Full!

An original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased.

During a game of hide-and-seek, Jim Panzee causes a real stink. Literally. He walks right into Polecat’s log to hide and instead gets covered in Polecat’s smelly spray. His friends remind Jim that if he’d paid attention in class, he’d have learned to identify animals by their footprints. So it’s back to school for Jim!

Guess what! School can be fun—once you get into the swing of it! But when Jim finds himself failing, his best friend, Norman, helps him understand that learning doesn’t only happen when you get everything right—you can learn from your mistakes, too.

This silly back-to-school graphic novel will engage even the most reluctant readers and will keep kids laughing from the first page to the last.

Also inside: A Primate Primer from Jim’s mom! A trail mix recipe from Jim’s dad!

Join Bluey and Bingo in a game of Bus in this chapter book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+

Bluey and Bingo are playing Bus as Janet and Rita, who on their way to a game of mahjong. What could possibly go wrong?

Well…everything! Boopsy the snake gets loose, the steering wheel pops off the dashboard, and someone keeps fluffing in the bus. Will Janet and Rita make it to mahjong? Read along to find out!

This chapter book is perfect for honing the reading skills of young readers who are familiar with the fun adventures of Bluey and the Heeler family.

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off from The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by DK Yingst!

Karen thinks there's a ghost in her house! But she has never really seen the ghost of Old Ben Brewer... until now.

Karen and her stepsister, Kristy, have found out that Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in their attic on Halloween night! It used to be fun having a ghost around. But now Karen isn't so sure!

Zeke's Halloween costume is out of this world! Roxy and Harris must stop a classmate who plots to sabotage Zeke's super realistic alien costume, can they save the day? Read Book 4 in the bestselling Alien Next Door series.

Harris is ready for Halloween and is very excited when he sees Zeke's "costume," which is just his true alien form. Harris is sure Zeke will win the costume contest at school! Zeke also uses his powers to help Harris make the best costume he's ever had, but Roxy feels left out, as she and Harris usually make costumes together every year.

On Halloween, one of the other kids at school is jealous of Zeke's amazing costume and plots to sabotage it. Will Harris and Roxy be able to stop him and help Zeke win the costume contest?

In the ninth book of the Alien Next Door series, Harris, Roxy, and Zeke have one more adventure at an marvelous alien museum before heading back to Earth!


Harris, Roxy, and Zeke are hurtling back toward Earth after their adventure on Tragas. As they're playing games to fill the time, Zeke comes across a letter to his parents from the biggest, most famous museum in the galaxy. It's an invitation to an exhibit filled with research they did about Earth! Zeke begs his parents to go, and they decide there's enough time for one last stop on their trip before going back to Earth.

Harris and Roxy are thrilled--what amazing things will they discover in this marvelous alien museum full of many galaxies' worth of wonders?

In the seventh book of The Alien Next Door series, Zeke's parents have completed their research on Earth, and Zeke may have to move away!

Zeke the alien comes home one day to find his parents packing. They tell him that their mission researching Earth is finished, and they're all going back to Tragas to be assigned to a new planet. Zeke is sad to once again leave and go to an unfamiliar place, especially now that he has great friends on Earth in Harris and Roxy. Harris is just as upset when Zeke tells him, and together, they come up with a plan to try to stop Zeke's departure. Will they be able to stop his family from going back to their home planet?

One, two, three...strike! When Zeke, Harris, and Roxy try out for the baseball team, Zeke uses his powers to play better. Will his desire to hit home runs get in the way of their friendship? Read Book 5 in the bestselling Alien Next Door series.

It's baseball season, and Zeke, Harris, and Roxy all decide to try out for the team. Zeke doesn't quite know how to play baseball, but his powers allow him to pitch and hit better than anyone else! But Harris thinks that what Zeke is doing is cheating, since none of the other players have his powers, and he's also concerned that someone might discover Zeke's an alien. But Zeke doesn't see a problem with this, causing tension in their friendship. Can Zeke and Harris save their friendship, or will they strike out?

You want girl power? Meet Annie Oakley! Born in 1860, she became one of the best-loved and most famous women of her generation. She amazed audiences all over the world with her sharpshooting, horse-riding, action-packed performances. In an age when most women stayed home, she traveled the world and forged a new image for American women.