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This book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting…and waiting…and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist of this story is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she’s starting early! She sticks close to her mum so she can sing songs to her sibling to be (loudly, of course) and explain all the great things waiting in the outside world (Cupcakes! Strawberries! Swimming!). Quaint line drawings and lovely patterns lend a breezy, light hearted atmosphere to the story and a variety of playful flaps add gentle humor, showing the new baby blissfully tucked away in its mum’s belly.

Celebrate Halloween with the Owl family in this joyful, rhyming board bookWitch hats to wear.Vampires to scare.Candy to share.HAPPY OWL-OWEEN!Follow along with the Owl family on Halloween as they plan their costumes, go trick-or-treating, and more! Laura Gehl’s lively rhyming text and Lydia Nichols’s vibrant illustrations make for a spirited read.Includes an author's note at the end that shares details about the origins of Halloween.

Start your child’s journey with words that inspire confidence and connection.From the moment little ones begin to speak, every word shapes how they see themselves and the world. Your Legacy Begins is a beautifully illustrated keepsake that introduces empowering first words—like “love,” “kind,” and “brave”—to nurture self‑esteem and emotional growth from day one.Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, and everyday reading, this book blends vibrant art with affirmations that spark curiosity and compassion.Whether you’re building a bedtime ritual or sharing a treasured gift, these pages help families plant seeds of positivity that last a lifetime.This uplifting board book is adapted from author Schele Williams and illustrator Tonya Engel’s award-winning picture book Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History that celebrates African American children’s heritage and the legacy of their ancestors.Now reimagined for a younger audience, this board book speaks directly to children, introducing empowering vocabulary while inspiring little ones to walk tall and do great things.With a joyous feel and vibrant art, Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower reminds little ones that their ancestors passed down the best of themselves—gifts like determination, courage, dignity, and love. That is your legacy!

In the tradition of Richard Scarry, this cleverly conceived, high-contrast first words board book is sure to satisfy the youngest readers.Alongside lively rhyming narrative text, readers will find a splash of first words on each spread, inviting little ones to identify things they might see in their own backyards. And some unexpected things, too!Spreads are thoughtfully organized to give readers time with different types of words. One spread is full of onomatopoeia. Another full of color words. Another still invites readers to think about scale—big things and small ones.The high-contrast art is married beautifully with lots of detail on each page, giving the youngest readers lots to find and a friendly environment in which to discover something new on every read.Walking outside, we might see / Places we pass, things going fastAcross the street, there might be / Sounds in our ears, music to hear

A reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too muchWhen feelings go on overload,I pause and breatheand all is . . . slowed. Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too overwhelming. Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder, Jolene Gutiérrez’s compassionate picture book explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child and how they settle themselves. Joined by Angel Chang’s beautiful illustrations, young readers will learn that it’s OK if some days are too much. An extensive author’s note to caregivers and educators explores sensory systems, sensory processing issues, and specific information about how to support kids with overstimulated nervous systems as they learn to soothe themselves.

From renowned artist and Pura Belpré Author Award Honoree Edel Rodriguez, this lushly illustrated bilingual vocabulary board book teaches Spanish and English words inspired by his experience as an immigrantIn his signature bold style, internationally acclaimed artist Edel Rodriguez draws on his childhood experience immigrating from Cuba to the United States to teach little ones about both vocabulary and perspective.With every word presented in both Spanish and English, each illustration contrasts the cultural associations between the words, demonstrating the different types of plantas (plants), música (music), and even leche (milk) across cultures and experiences.With spare text and vivid visuals, this simple yet powerful concept book cleverly shows young readers how the same thing can be appreciated differently depending on where you are.

A perfect gift for new parents, with delightful illustrations from Pura Belpré Award–winning artist Juana Medina, Cheryl B. Klein’s board book It’s Hard to Be a Baby is a hilarious and heartwarming read-aloud celebrating the challenges, changes, and cheers that come with being a babyHey there, babies. I hear you.Everyone thinks your lives are easy.But you and I know the truth . . .It’s hard to be a baby!You’re always being picked up and put down. You have to tell people everything—when you’re hot, when you’re hungry—but they don’t always get what you need. And some of your clothes are REALLY goofy. But hang in there, babies—everything will get better!With a wise and surprising narrator and charmingly expressive illustrations, this new classic will help exhausted parents remember that their babies, too, are figuring everything out for the first time—and find a few laughs along the way. It's the perfect board book for caregivers and their little ones to enjoy together.

Baby Steps is a read-aloud picture book from award‑winning author Kimberly Derting, and illustrator Shiho Pate, all about the wonder of becoming a sibling. Baby stands / Baby landsBaby falls / Baby bawlsBrother cuddles / Brother snugglesBrother clasps / Baby graspsFollow along as a young boy becomes a big brother and experiences the new noises, smells, and “firsts” a baby sibling can bring, including baby’s first steps! With simple, sweet rhyming text—and stunning, full-color illustrations—this book is an ode to siblings everywhere.

From the incredible team behind One, Two, Grandma Loves You and One, Two, Grandpa Loves You, author Shelly Becker and award-winning artist Dan Yaccarino, comes ABCs for a Peaceful Me, a unique ABC book all about mindfulness.Feel your breath move in and out.Feel the peaceful energy.Focus on the here and now . . .and just BE. A is for appreciate, B is for breathe, C is for connect, and D is to discover all of the great ways little ones can bring mindfulness into their daily routines.Featuring bold, colorful art, each spread focuses on a unique word promoting a healthy body-mind connection; a hidden object relating to the letter; and an animal, such as an antelope, a bear, an elephant, a tiger, and even a unicorn. Young readers will delight in learning this unique alphabet, as well as new ways to self-soothe and express themselves.

Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes with the ultimate gift—the deluxe slipcased edition of In My Heart: A Book of Feelings, the New York Times bestselling picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey!Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant.With lyrical text, In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, empowering readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.Along with beautifully whimsical illustrations and an irresistible, multi-colored die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this deluxe edition also features: A gorgeous die-cut slipcase patterned with glossy hearts. Fancy foil accents on the book's front cover. Foil on the interior of the book highlighting the first and last of the die-cut hearts. This beautiful deluxe edition is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or any day you want to share your love.The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Here are some more books in the series to enjoy: Hello in There!: A Big Sister’s Book of WaitingIn My Heart: A Book of FeelingsBrave As Can Be: A Book of CourageAll My Treasures: A Book of JoyIn My Room: A Book of Creativity and ImaginationWith My Daddy: A Book of Love and FamilyMy Little Gifts: A Book of SharingMy Tree and Me: A Book of Seasons

A sly toad takes every mode of transportation imaginable to mow the tiniest lawn on earth in this board book romp from bestselling creators Tom Angleberger and John HendrixMcToad likes Thursdays. Why? Because on every other day of the week, McToad mows Big Island, but on Thursdays, McToad mows Tiny Island. To do so, he puts his mower on the back of a truck, which drives to a train, which goes to a plane, which flies to a helicopter, which goes to a boat, which uses a crane to put the lawn mower onto Tiny Island. There, McToad mows, drinks some lemonade, and before you know it, it’s time to turn around and go back home. But first, the mower has to get lifted by a crane to get put back on a boat, a helicopter, a plane, a train, and a truck.From master storyteller Tom Angleberger and accomplished illustrator John Hendrix comes this playful narrative that triumphs the journey over the destination, with lots of planes, trains, and automobiles to boot.

When her dad shaves his beard, what’s a daughter to do?! This charming, relatable picture book spotlights just how far a father will go to soothe his upset daughterWhen June woke up, her dad looked weird.In fact, his beard had disappeared!She sat in shock, perplexed, appalled.Where there was hair, his chin was BALD.Follow a toddler and her dad as they try to achieve the unachievable: quickly growing back his missing beard! From pillow fluff to spaghetti to cotton candy, Dad’ll do anything to get his beard back . . . and to put a smile back on his daughter’s face. On one level, Julie Koon’s adorable, kid-friendly art and rollicking rhyming text combine to make a perfect picture book pick for dads considering a shift in facial hair fashion. But on a deeper level, this book provides a road map for any caregiver gently guiding a child toward acceptance of the big and small changes life brings.

A reassuring, rhyming picture book about sensory overstimulation and what kids can do when a party becomes overwhelming, from the creative team of Too Much!Too sugary! Too smelly! Too people-y! Too yell-y! When overwhelm weighs down on me,I pause, relax, set myself free.Who hasn’t felt some anxiety before attending a party? This highly relatable story about a child’s experience at a skating rink birthday bash will feel familiar to many kids and their caregivers. From the smells to the food to the VERY loud DJ, it’s all totally overwhelming to the main character, who also starred in Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day, now in its ninth printing, with seven foreign editions.Writing from her own experience with sensory processing disorder (SPD), Jolene Gutiérrez’s compassionate text explores the struggles of a sensorily sensitive child at a birthday party. Angel Chang’s charming illustrations show young readers that it’s OK to take a moment for themselves in a quiet spot. An extensive author’s note to caregivers and educators explores party panic, how best to prepare for a social event (like creating a script to follow!), and other ways to self-soothe.