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The Giant Carrot
Jan Peck
For the child who thrives on being the 'little helper,' this rhythmic tale shows how the smallest family member's unique
Ages 4–8
Bruce the Balding Moose
Corinne Mellor
For the child who feels self-conscious about a physical change or feels they don't look 'right' for a special event.
Ages 3–7
Big Science for Tiny Tots #1
I Hatched!
Jill Esbaum
For the high-energy toddler eager to explore, this bouncy rhyming story celebrates the exuberant joy and wide-eyed wonde
Ages 2–5
Manners Mash-up: A Goofy Guide to Good Behavior
Tedd Arnold
For the child who finds etiquette rules boring or stuffy, this hilarious collection uses goofy monsters and silly scenar
Ages 4–8
Tuffa
Tuffa and Her Friends
Binette Schroeder
For the toddler who is just beginning to notice and name the world around them, this artistic board book celebrates simp
Ages 0–3
Miss Poppy and Friends #2
Mr. Badger's Birthday Pie
Elizabeth MacDonald
For the child learning how friends look out for each other. This lively animal chase celebrates community and the joy of
Ages 3–7
Joone
Emily Kate Moon
For children living in unique family structures or non-traditional homes, this story celebrates the joy of a simple, nat
Ages 3–7
Meg and Mog #3
Meg on the Moon
Helen Nicoll
For the curious explorer who wonders what it would be like to float in zero gravity and have a picnic on the moon with t
Ages 3–7
Emily (Lift-the-Flap) #6
Emily and Her Daddy
Claire Masurel
For the child who thrives on routine and simple moments of connection, this gentle story celebrates the special everyday
Ages 2–5
In a Scary Old House
Harriet Ziefert
For the curious preschooler who loves a little thrill, this interactive flap book helps little ones master 'scary' thing
Ages 3–6
Wake up, Bear...It's Christmas
Stephen Gammell
For the child who experiences a sense of wonder during the holidays, this story explores the magic of staying awake for
Ages 3–7
Russell Michaels #4
Russell and Elisa
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child navigating the highs and lows of life with a younger sibling, this story honors the small but significant
Ages 6–9
Stories for Young Readers #1
Stories for Six-Year-Olds
Sara Corrin, Stephen Corrin
For the child with a growing curiosity about the world who needs stories that match their developing attention span and
Ages 5–7
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's ABC
Eric Carle
For the curious toddler beginning to recognize letters, this colorful board book turns the alphabet into a vibrant anima
Ages 0–3
Dorrie the Little Witch #6
Dorrie and the Haunted House
Patricia Coombs
For the child who feels a little small in a big world, this story shows how even a messy, well-meaning mistake can lead
Ages 6–9
I Can Do It #2
Hallo! How Are You?
Shigeo Watanabe
For the toddler learning to navigate their first social world, this gentle story models how to say hello and greet other
Ages 1–4
The After-School Monster
Marissa Moss
For the child who feels nervous about being home alone or struggles with big, scary worries that seem to grow when they
Ages 4–8
Angelina Ballerina #7
Angelina's Birthday
Katharine Holabird
For the child learning that some things take hard work and patience to achieve. Angelina shows how determination and hel
Ages 3–7
Aussie Nibbles
The Only Pony
David Metzenthen
For the child who finds magic in everyday objects, this gentle story celebrates the power of imagination and the quiet w
Ages 6–9
Please Let it Snow
Harriet Ziefert
For the child eagerly checking the window for the first flakes of winter, this rhythmic story mirrors the excitement and
Ages 3–6
Riverside Kids #1
Busybody Nora
Johanna Hurwitz
For the inquisitive child who wants to know every neighbor's name, this story celebrates the joy of building community a
Ages 6–9
Russell Michaels #3
Russell Sprouts
Johanna Hurwitz
For the child eager to prove they are finally a 'big kid,' this gentle story captures the pride and small hurdles of nav
Ages 6–9
Edward the Unready #2
Edward's Overwhelming Overnight
Rosemary Wells
For the child who feels anxious about change or staying somewhere new, this story offers comfort when an unexpected snow
Ages 3–6
Rascal #2
Rascal and the Cheese
Paul Jennings
For the early reader who loves a little mischief, this silly adventure follows a tiny dragon learning that some treats a
Ages 4–7
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