Children’s picture books

Book SynopsisA busy boy and his dog learn to slow down and enjoy life together in this lyrical, rhyming picture book perfect for hurried families everywhere.For one busy boy, life is all hurry up, hurry down, hurry round and round and round! That is until he takes a big breath...and a big break...and slows down to see all the wonderful things in the world around him. From celebrated picture book creators Kate Dopirak and Christopher Silas Neal, this playful yet powerful picture book reminds us to be present, to be mindful, and to appreciate each moment.Trade ReviewKids aren’t exempt from fast-paced living, especially not the brown-skinned child who stars in this prescription for downtime by the late Dopirak visualizes its opening words with images of the child dashing down the stairs and out to the bus: “Hurry up!/ Hurry down./ Hurry round and round... and round.”...Out for a walk, child and dog continue at the breakneck pace until “STOP!” appears in large letters across the sky, a message from the universe. A page turn reveals a world transformed and on pause....A long, luxurious afternoon ends at dusk as the pair head home. Neal’s visual pacing takes readers from frenetic activity to solitary moonlit slumber in one smooth arc, embodying the shift to calm that all creatures crave—and need. -- Publishers Weekly * March 30, 2020 *A child learns to change the pace in this playful picture book. A brown-skinned child with energetic, straight hair wakes to “hurry up,” flies down the stairs, backpack in tow, and out the door to the school bus....Leaving school, getting home, starting homework, and taking the dog out all happen in a hurry—until the child and dog reach a meadow and “STOP. // Slow things down.” Looking closely at nature and the landscape, playing fetch, and exploring until the sun goes down become ways to slow it down, right through bedtime. The spare, rhyming text is fun to read aloud, and it conveys a too-familiar feeling of helter-skelter frenzy that settles into a friendlier pace suited to attention to the world and then relaxation. The illustrations use rows of chairs, rows of houses, crowds of children, and flying papers to represent chaos, competition, and stress, then close-ups, panoramic views, and saturated colors to show the sources of calm and restorative slowness. This story is sure to strike a chord with many a modern family; it’s a wonderful addition to a bedtime collection to settle in with at the end of a hectic day. Hurry up and buy this charming book. -- Kirkus Reviews *Starred Review* * April 5, 2020 *Many people would benefit from the important messages urged in this book—slow down, breathe deeply, and take a walk in nature. Readers meet a child rushing to complete the responsibilities of each day. With hair flying and a backpack on, the child is always hurrying at home and at school in order to “win” and “reach the top.” Finally, a spread with just the word STOP brings a halt to the child’s breakneck pace. The child takes a break, makes a wish, goes on a walk, and listens to “the forest talk.” The rhymes in the latter half of the story are gentle and sweet, as the child and a steadfast dog enjoy the simple pleasures of life in a beautifully green world. VERDICT For collections seeking a secular message of paths to peace, this unexpected admonishment turns into a well-paced meditation for children and adults alike.Reviewed by Sally James, South Hillsborough Elem. Sch., Hillsborough, CA , May 08, 2020 -- School Library Journal * May 8, 2020 *

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Book SynopsisThis poetic and uplifting picture book illustrated by the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines follows a young girl born with cerebral palsy as she pursues her dream of becoming a dancer.Like many young girls, Eva longs to dance. But unlike many would-be dancers, Eva has cerebral palsy. She doesn’t know what dance looks like for someone who uses a wheelchair. Then Eva learns of a place that has created a class for dancers of all abilities. Her first movements in the studio are tentative, but with the encouragement of her instructor and fellow students, Eva becomes more confident. Eva knows she’s found a place where she belongs. At last her dream of dancing has come true.Trade Review* "Eva’s narration brims with elation as together they “create space, / create shape, / create dance,” culminating in a triumphant performance. . . A gorgeous, immersive celebration of dancing and the grace within all bodies." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Review“I Will Dance” puts us in this child’s chair, in her tiny yearning body and in her mind, which is mobile and alive. …It’s not that she wants to dance, it’s that she will. … We see the power and harmony that builds from dancing bodies in Julianna Swaney’s illustrations, which glide across the page lending innocence to lightness, effervescence to urgency. “I Will Dance” rides on the sensation of movement; it’s simple yet sophisticated." -- NY Times Book Review"Flood’s text avoids sentimentality and taps into a longing that many youngsters have shared, and the description of the girl’s participation in the dance classes and eventual performance lyrically conveys the sublime possibilities of art." -- BCCB

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Book SynopsisOffers small children an acquaintance with the world''s animals and their activities in their natural surroundings, with fold-out pages that show the animals from a second perspective.

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Book SynopsisWhich door would you go through to save the world?David, Xander, and Toria King never know what new adventures—and dangers—await them beyond the mysterious portals hidden on the top floor of their new house. They have battled gladiators and the German army, dodged soldiers on both sides of the Civil War, and barely escaped a fierce attack in their own home.Still they are no closer to finding their mother, who was pulled by powerful forces through a portal and lost in time.Their only hope is to turn the tables on Taksidian, the menacing stranger who wants them out of the house so he can use it for his own twisted purposes.But everything changes when a trip into the near future reveals the devastating outcome of Taksidian’s schemes—a destroyed city filled with mutant creatures. It is only then that the Kings realize what they’re really fighting for—the fate of humanity itself.“If you like creepy and mysterious, this is the house for you! Every room opens a door to magic, true horror, and amazing surprises. I loved wandering around in these books. With a house of so many great, haunting stories, why would you ever want to go outside?” —R.L. Stine, bestselling author of the Fear Street and Goosebumps series Book 4 in the Dreamhouse Kings series Book 1: House of Dark Shadows Book 2: Watcher in the Woods Book 3: Gatekeepers Book 4: Timescape Book 5: Whirlwind Book 6: Frenzy Fast-paced, time travel YA Book length: appr. 60,000 words Includes reading group guide

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Book SynopsisJulia's housemates have to do their chores - even if they're fairies, goblins, mermaids, and dragons! When Julia and her walking house come to town, she likes everything about her new neighbourhood except how quiet it is! So Julia puts a sign up: "Julia's House for Lost Creatures." Soon she's hosting goblins, mermaids, fairies, and even a dragon. Quiet isn't a problem anymore for Julia...but getting her housemates to behave themselves is!

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Book SynopsisIt's the first day of school at Frederick Douglass Elementary and everyone's just a little bit nervous, especially the school itself. What will the children do once they come? Will they like the school? Will they be nice to him? The school has a rough start, but as the day goes on, he soon recovers when he sees that he's not the only one going through first day jitters.

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Book SynopsisJoin Pikachu on a Quest to Meet Grass, Fire, and Water-type Friends with the Pokémon Types: Box Set Collection - Volume 1! In this series of Pokémon Primers, Pikachu embarks on a different quest in each book to find friends of the various Pokémon types -- starting with Grass, Fire, and Water! The Pokémon Primers Types Series is a fun, interactive way to introduce young children to Pokémon types. In this box set collection, you''ll find the Pokémon Primers: Grass Types, Fire Types, and Water Types books. Over 300 flaps to open! Also includes a large bonus sticker sheet with more than 20 stickers!

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Book SynopsisRace car 1 honks look at me! He zooms in front with the turn of a key. Race car 2 is close behind. The sound of "vroom" is on his mind. The simple, rhyming text is perfect for reinforcing counting with young children, and the vibrant, energetic illustrations often cars - all with different personalities - make this a terrific board book package for young vehicle enthusiasts.

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Book SynopsisOllie Alexander Kandersteen, successful amateur gardener, longs to be a tree: Strong. Tall. And mighty enough to stand up to Everett, the bully next door. Ollie is rather short for his age, and when things are too heavy or too high to reach, Everett is sure to point it out. Ollie wilts, he withers. Inside and out, he feels small. But when Everett, feeling jealous of Ollie's gardening skills, steals Ollie's sapling, an idea takes rootI couldn't. I shouldn't. But he does! Ollie SWALLOWS an acorn. He waits, wonders, and rumbles Burp! With a little care and cultivation, a tree-mendous transformation begins! Ollie's feet root, his arms branch, his locks leaf, and his limbs stretch to the clouds. He's finally strong and tall enough to confront Everett. But when he does, he finds out that being the biggest doesn't always mean you're the mightiest and getting even with a bully might just make you feel smaller than ever.Readers of all ages will root for and r

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Book SynopsisThis Caldecott Honor picture book is a simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from three-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee.In every life, there is love and loss, hope and joy, wonder and mystery. With glowing art and spare, powerful text, Caldecott Honor–winning creator Marla Frazee celebrates the moments, feelings, and experiences, both big and small, that make up a life.Trade Review"Two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee brings her considerable talents to a timeless celebration of birth and life in In Every Life, a wonder of a picture book.... Frazee’s love both for her art and for life itself shines from each page of In Every Life. This gentle, luminous book is a treasure." -- BookPage * 2/1/2023 *"Readers looking for picture books featuring people who look like them: rejoice!... Fellowship is precisely the feeling that [Frazee] captures here, in uplifting word and luminous image." -- Shelf Awareness For Readers, *STARRED REVIEW* * 2/10/2023 ** "This book is a meditation on gratitude, full of intricate symbolism.... The overall mood is slow, steady, and soothing. The combination of the spiritual words and the prosaic moments alternating with grand panoramas bestows a magnitude to the minutiae of the everyday. The characters are diverse in every sense of the word, representing a myriad of families and lived experiences. While the book’s brevity is appropriate for a read-aloud, children will want to examine the illustrations closely.... Simultaneously simple and majestic, this benediction of a book is recommended for first purchase." -- School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW * 1/1/2023 ** "This brief, stirring benediction... starts with new life. A rich trove of moving images lets Frazee range over an expansive constellation of human experiences, offering fodder to explore and discuss." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW * 12/19/2022 ** "Providing opportunities for observation, conversation, and reflection... This lyrical blessing of a picture book belongs on every shelf." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED * 11/15/2022 *

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Book SynopsisWhat better way to wind down at the end of the day than with this charming, rhythmic board book about getting ready for bed—featuring a pile of loudly snoozing dinosaurs.Ah, all those dinosaurs look so cute in their pajamas. See them yawn and stretch and brush their teeth. Soon they’ll be sound asleep, and…OH NO! SNORING! “Honk SHOOOOOO! Honk SHOOOOOO! . . .” The snoring goes on, on and on through the night. They never stop snoring till the first morning light.

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Book SynopsisShiny, sturdy, and featuring a navel-shaped die-cut cover, this board book from bestselling and beloved Sandra Boynton provides enduring, giggly, read-aloud fun.Hoping for hippos? Take a look! They’re in this Belly Button Book! Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos—including one tiny baby who only says BEE BO!—this quirky book captivates with inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text. Belly Belly Button, You’re oh so fine! Ooo, Belly Button I’m so happy you’re mine!

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Book SynopsisJillian thinks there?s a ghost in her basement. King and Kayla know that ghosts aren?t real, but what is making that dark shape and that scary noise?King and Kayla are going to a sleepover at Thor and Jillian?s house. King LOVES sleepovers. They?re his favorite thing! And he particularly likes Jillian?s basement, because animals are allowed on the furniture. But Jillian and Thor are afraid to go downstairs because there?s big, dark blob that goes ?Whoooooo!? and chases her around the basement.Kayla?s not worried; she wants to know what?s happening downstairs. With her intrepid co-detective, she investigates the weird sights and sounds and solves the mystery?but not before an encounter with Cat with No Name and a run-in with a skunk.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the power of believing in yourself with this multi-award winning, heartwarming and hilarious tale of a spunky deaf girl who''s determined to prove she can be a big kid!Mila may be a kid, but she can act pretty grown up...at least that''s what she thinks. The trouble is, Mila''s parents still treat her like she''s little, so she''s decided to prove once and for all that she can do things "all on her own!" But when it turns out that being a big kid isn''t as easy as she thought, will Mila admit defeat, or will she find a way to prove just how big and mighty she really is?Readers of all ages will love Mila''s spitfire personality and imaginative approach to overcoming obstacles, and will cheer her on as she uses her creativity, her willpower, and even her new cochlear implant hearing devices to face down challenges.Mighty Mila is now a multi-award winning book: Gold Winner of the Readers'' Favorite Award (Children - Coming of Age category) Gold Winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award (Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book: Children''s / Young Adult) Gold Winner of the Wishing Shelf Awards (Books for 6-8 Year Olds) Gold Winner of the Eric Hoffer Award (Children''s Books) Winner of the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award (for superior work by debut authors) Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize Finalist Readers Favorite 5-Star Review Recipient ? Laugh-out-loud fun: Simultaneously precocious and charming, Mila''s antics will leave kids cracking up. After all, who hasn''t wanted to tie their shoes with tape or help themselves to the perfect breakfast of pizza and cupcakes?? Representation & empowerment: A book that provides much needed representation for deaf/hard of hearing children through a fun story portraying a deaf main character as a "regular kid", where her hearing loss is NOT the focus of the story. Also enables typical hearing children to see that deaf/hard of hearing children think, feel and act just the same way as they do!? Social-emotional learning (SEL): The perfect inclusive book to teach children about acceptance, empathy, and respect for all types of people through an inspiring, engaging story.? Problem solving & perseverance: A great way to encourage creative thinking and show children that they can achieve anything they set their mind and hearts to-even if that sometimes means asking for help from others.? Fun, educational supplemental activities: "I-spy" style learning activities at the end of the story further explore the book''s bright, whimsical illustrations while also building vocabulary and listening skills! 34 additional activities are also available for free download at mightymila.com. An excellent resource for educators, therapists and parents!

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Book SynopsisOften face with kids'' anxiety and still have no idea how to deal with children''s big emotions and feelings? Try this entertaining picture book and learn how to help children cope with their worry and stress.All children worry from time to time and it is a normal part of growing up. But, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can greatly affect kids'' behavior. It may lead to a feeling of stress, exhaustion, isolation and many others. It is very important to be aware of these emotions and to know how to deal with them in a healthy way.This activity book captures children''s attention, provides kid-friendly entry points into understanding the essence of the feeling of anxiety, and is a perfect tool for educating them about how to overcome worries, fear and phobias.This cute book about Little Nick: contains lovely illustrations and a lightly rhyming storyline. helps children recognize and manage their anxiety by interacting with animals in a funny way. provides tips and techniques on what to do when your children feel worried, nervous, anxious or scared. delivers important messages aimed at improving kids'' self-regulation skills. teaches children to understand their emotions and feelings and to improve their emotional intelligence. includes an activity game. This storybook is a continuation of Nick''s adventures from the World of Kids Emotions books'' series.***Even if you have tried everything, this book is perfect for gaining a deeper understanding of children''s anxiety and how to help kids control their worry. We highly recommend it for preschoolers, primary school students and toddlers. It is an excellent addition to a toolkit for parents, teachers and counselors.So, don''t wait, add this amazing book to your cart now and ENJOY!

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Book SynopsisIf you want to teach your children the magic of Kindness, this cute picture book is the right choice for you. It will clearly show your little ones how easy and joyful it is to be kind.Spending a time on grandparents'' farm little Nick meets new friends - funny animals that don''t behave nicely. Having faced a great challenge our little hero manages to teach his new friends the power of kindness, caring and compassion.This kids book about kindness is filled with colorful illustrations and charming rhymes. Guiding through an exciting story and dialogues with animal characters this story will help your little ones in many ways: to express their empathy, compassion, and gratitude to respect both elders and younger ones, together with their peers to help those in need and to appreciate true friendship to acquire nice manners to accept diversity and the importance of inclusion to love nature and take care of the environment to practice sharing and generosity as great human virtues Additionally, you will find an inspiring kindness-related game for kids. It will help to grab kids attention and deal with childrens big emotions and feelings in a playful way.This storybook is a continuation of Nick''s adventures from the World of Kids Emotions books'' series.***Even if you have tried everything, this preschool book about kindness will help your kids understand what kindness means and why it is important to show kindness in everyday life. Being suitable for boys, girls, toddlers, preschoolers and primary school students, this book is an excellent addition to a toolkit for parents, teachers and counselors.So, don''t wait, add this amazing book to your cart now and ENJOY!

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