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2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKHear the songs and calls of 14 birds from North America at the press of a button with this comprehensive guidebook and soundboardHigh in the treetops, way up in the sky, there’s a symphony. The chirring of an American robin, the whistle of a black-capped chickadee—these birdsongs all come together to create the sounds of your backyard. But do you know which sound belongs to which bird?With this fully illustrated guidebook and soundboard, kids can learn the whistles, chirps, and coos of 14 birds from North America by simply pressing a button. Each page comes with stunning watercolor illustrations from Zev Labinger that capture the birds in their natural habitats, accompanied by fun facts from June Smalls that cover everything from population size to nest structure. And you’ll find true-to-size illustrations of each bird’s egg! Packed with everything a kid needs to stay entertained and engaged, Hear Them Sing is the best first guide for young birders and outdoor adventurers. All you have to do is look up!

Join a mother-to-be and her daughter in this enchanting picture book adventure filled with love, reassurance, and cherished connections, preparing young hearts for the arrival of a new sibling while discovering the wonders of nature. Every cabin day is a paddle-on-the-lake day. You’ll be paddling with us too, coming-soon baby. Mom and me and you in our blue canoe. A mother and daughter spend the day on the lake, admiring the local flora and fauna and considering the way their paddling routine might change when a new baby arrives. For nature lovers with a growing family, The Blue Canoe is a poignant picture book conversation that gently addresses a child’s natural worries about shifting family dynamics while celebrating the unchangeable bond between mother and child. The details of the animal families they encounter bolster the child’s confidence and reinforce the mother’s loving reassurance that even though a new baby will bring change, some things are as reliable as the sunrise.