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Dear Readers,

Every year at Christmas time, I think about my Aunt Gladys, who always gave me books when I was a child. These books, and the message they conveyed to me that I was a reader, were so powerful, though truthfully, I didn't always realize it at the time. My old toys are long gone, but I still have some of those books, including the classic Secret Garden by Frances Burnett illustrated by Tasha Tudor. Thank you Aunt Gladys!

So many of you have come into our shop with this same goal - to find a book that will make themselves or someone they care about laugh or cry, acknowledge their interests or open their eyes to things they didn't know before.  

The power of books and reading is so profound! Books open doors. We encourage all of you to consider making a book part of your holiday gift-giving traditions. You never know the impact this will have.

We wanted to share a poem that sums this up so beautifully!

Thank you for reading!

-Vicky Titcomb, Owner of Titcomb's Bookshop

Photo Above: Vicky with her treasured copy of The Secret Garden that her Aunt Gladys gave her as a Christmas gift as a child.

When Christmas shopping time draws nigh,

And I am faced with gifts to buy,

I think about one relative

Who always had one gift to give.

Year after year her present came,

And year after year it was the same.

While other gifts were round and fat,

(Their secrets hidden) hers was flat,

Rectangular, the corners square,

I knew exactly what was there.

I'd pass it by without a look--

My aunt had sent another book!

I'd only open it to write

A "thank-you" that was too polite,

But every year when Christmas went

I'd read the book my aunt had sent,

And looking back, I realize

Each gift was treasure in disguise.

So now it's time to write her here

A thank-you note that is sincere.

So--thanks for Alice and Sara Crewe,

For Christopher Robin and Piglet and Pooh,

For Little Nell and William Tell

And Peter and Wendy and Tinker Bell.

Thanks for Tom and Jim and Huck,

For Robinson Crusoe, and Dab-Dab the duck,

For Meg and Jo and Johnny Crow

And Papa Geppetto's Pinocchio.

For Mary Poppins and Rad and Toad,

King Arthur and Dorothy's Yellow Brick Road,

For Kipling's Kim and tales from Grimm,

And Ferdinand, Babar, and Tiny Tim.

I loved them all, I'm glad I met them.

They're with me still, I won't forget them.

So I'll give books on Christmas Day

Though I know what all my nieces say--

I know it from the way they write

A "thank-you" that is too polite.

From The Family Read-Aloud Treasury selected by Alice Low, illustrated by Marc Brown (1995)

Holiday Tip: Want some more book recommendations for kids? Ask one of our booksellers at the front desk for a "Best Books for Young Readers" Catalog!

Beautiful editions of classic children's literature are a special gift that will last a lifetime. Even if the child is not quite ready to read it on their own, having a beloved classic on their shelves for when they are ready, is such a treasure.

We asked our staff to recommend some of their favorite classic children's books!

The Secret Garden

Vicky Recommends!

This beautiful hardcover edition includes Tasha Tudor’s iconic illustrations in full color, making it the perfect collector’s edition or a wonderful gift for young readers.

Ages 8-12

James and the Giant Peach

Matthew Recommends!

James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! We also have a box set in stock!

Ages 8-12

When We Were Very Young

Published two years before Winnie-the-Pooh, When We Were Very Young is the first of A. A. Milne's delightful verse collections. A celebration of childhood, these poems have been read and re-read for generations, touching the hearts of children and their families for almost a hundred years. Milne's treasured poems are perfectly matched by Ernest Shepard's whimsical illustrations.

Ages 3-12

Alice's Adventures In Wonderland

Chris Riddell's brilliant full-color illustrated Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in a sumptuous hardback and jacketed edition. A perfect gift for families, children, and all fans of this much-loved favorite classic.

This edition presents Lewis Carroll's complete text, with illustrations from Costa Award- and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Chris Riddell. Published 200 years after the birth of Alice’s first illustrator, Sir John Tenniel, also the political cartoonist of his time, Chris Riddell's illustrations set a new bar in terms of excellence with his unique, rich, and evocative interpretation of Carroll's world.

Ages 7

The Complete Brambly Hedge

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite treasury containing all eight of the much-loved, classic picture books.

Explore the natural world with the mice of Brambly Hedge, who made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were published. Ever since, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerow and meeting the families that live there.

Ages 3+

Old Mother West Wind

From Dover Children's Classics

Local Author

It's been a century since readers first ventured into the Green Forest to encounter Reddy Fox, Grandfather Frog, Jimmy Skunk, and other winsome characters. This special hardcover edition commemorates the 100th anniversary of Thornton W. Burgess's first published work, Old Mother West Wind, and its 1911 follow-up, Mother West Wind's Children. Replete with the original illustrations, these gentle stories offer children enduring lessons about ecology and respect for wildlife.

Ages 6-11

The Puppets of Spelhorst

Vicky, Caleb, & Meghan Recommend!

Meghan says:

"A charming book that is a perfect read aloud for young kids getting into chapter books. It reads like an old tale, with beautifully written language, and a story that reminded me of Hans Christian Anderson's The Steadfast Tin Soldier meets Pinocchio." 

The first of a trio of novellas linked by place and mood, each illustrated in black and white by a different virtuoso illustrator. The Puppets of Spelhorst is a tale that soothes and strengthens us on our journey, leading us through whatever dark forest we find ourselves in.

Ages 7-10

Leeva at Last

Local Author

Vicky Recommends!

This is a great pick for fans of Roald Dahl. It's full of humor and absurdity with a lovely message about the importance of books and reading.

Award-winning, bestselling, local author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways.

Ages 8-12

Looking Up

Rae Recommends:

"This book was absolutely hilarious with just the right amount of heartbreak and soul. Saint quickly became one of my favorite characters I’ve encountered in a while. Pastis knows how to write for children (and adults, in my opinion). Looking Up is incredibly smart, funny, sad and uplifting. Highly recommend!!!"

Living alone with her mother in a poorer part of town, Saint—a girl drawn to medieval knights, lost causes, and the protection of birthday piñatas—sees the neighborhood she has always known and loved disappearing around her: old homes being torn down and replaced by fancy condos and coffee shops. But when her favorite creaky old toy store is demolished, she knows she must act.

Ages 8-12

Sail Me Away Home

Meghan Recommends!

This gripping, stand-alone story, set in the world of the award-winning Show Me a Sign and Set Me Free, completes a unique and unforgettable trilogy that centers the d/Deaf experience.

As a young teacher on Martha’s Vineyard, Mary Lambert feels restless and adrift. So when a league of missionaries invite her to travel abroad, she knows it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Paris is home to a pioneering deaf school where she could meet its visionary instructors Jean Massieu and Laurent Clerc—and bring back their methods to America!

Ages 8-12

Hidden Truths

Local Author

How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.

Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape.

Until one summer when everything changes.

Ages 10+

The Labors of Hercules Beal

Signed Copies Available

Vicky Recommends!

From award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars, in which a seventh grader has to figure out how to fulfill an assignment to perform the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life—and makes discoveries about friendship, community, and himself along the way.

Ages 8-12

Alebrijes

*Beautiful hardcover gift edition*

Meghan, Matthew, & Caleb Recommend!

Meghan says:

"I am in awe of Donna Barba Higuera. The Last Cuentista was Earth shattering, and this book, Earth mending. A compassionate, humanizing, adventurous, and entirely gripping story of the love of siblings, the power of community, and search for hope and home. This story has elements that reminded me of Oliver Twist, The Giver, Les Misérables, and Interstellar, but is completely it's own story. I found myself transported and moved. I highly recommend this novel to middle schoolers, teens, and adults."

Ages 10+

A Rover's Story

Caleb & Vicky Recommend!

Caleb says:

"I absolutely loved this book and this little rover!! He had so much personality and heart, even for a machine. The whole story was a love letter to NASA, space, and the spirit of human nature, continuing to push the limits and explore. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat and I was rooting for Resilience and his robot (and human!) companions the entire time. This book made me laugh, and cry, and made me feel as if I was exploring Mars too. Anyone who loves space, Mars, fact based science fiction, or just a good old-fashion hero's journey, then this book is for you. And as our robotic main character would say "Twinkle, Twinkle" and carry on!"

Ages 8-12

Project F

From the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future.

There are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago, and now people live a simpler life. Then thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. It’s a mysterious mission known only as Project F. It’s advanced, it’s scientific, and it’s going to change the world. It’s exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of. Enchanted by technology, he is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.

Ages 8-12

There Flies the Witch

Red may not know who her true family is, but she’s determined to find out where she belongs, in this story about magic, nature, family, love, and betrayal. Exploring themes of family, identity, belonging, and resilience, this truly extraordinary coming-of-age story is a great pick for readers of Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Lauren Wolk’s Beyond the Bright Sea, and Laurel Snyder’s Orphan Island.

Ages 8-12

Three Tasks for a Dragon

Studious Prince Lir is next in line to become the King, but he can’t ride a horse, lift a sword, or summon the fabled wolfhounds. So his stepmother decrees that her own son will inherit the crown instead, sending Lir away on a seemingly impossible—and assuredly fatal—quest: to rescue the maiden Cethlenn from the once-fearsome dragon Lasvarg. Rather than wage battle, Lir insists that Lasvarg, now decidedly past his prime, honor tradition by setting him three tasks to perform—starting with tackling the mold encrusting the dragon’s cave (and his feet!).

With transporting language and full color illustrations of a magnificent dragon masterfully rendered with a range of emotions, Eoin Colfer and P.J. Lynch make their own magic in this classic fantasy with a light feminist twist.

Ages 8-12

Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World

Dive into the world of Wings of Fire like never before!

The #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights with an all-new collection of stories and art from readers' favorite dragon world! Tui T. Sutherland and Wings of Fire cover artist Joy Ang delve deeper into the legends of the ten dragon tribes, creating the ultimate collection for every FanWing. Each chapter of A Guide to the Dragon World explores the history, mythology, and folklore of the beloved series in a truly gift-worthy edition!

Ages 8-12

Clara Poole and the Long Way Round

Elizabeth Recommends!



When an unintended flight over Michigan in her class science project—a lawn chair held aloft by balloons—brings her instant celebrity, Clara Poole is invited to be the spokesperson for a round-the-world adventure race. But when her overprotective father refuses, Clara forges his signature in a moment of defiance and runs away to Paris to take her place in the skies. If only she’d read the fine print first.

Ages 8-12

Back to the Bright Before 

A magical adventure about two brave siblings determined to find a treasure that could save their family.

When eleven-year-old Pet Martin’s dad falls from a ladder on their family farm, it isn’t just his body that crashes to the ground. So does every hope her family had for the future. Pet is determined to fix things—but how? Good old-fashioned grit…and maybe a little bit of magic. 

Great for fans of Oz or Narnia!

Ages 8-12

Greenwild

The Secret Garden meets A Wrinkle in Time in Greenwild: The World Behind the Door, the first book in an extraordinary new fantasy series -- the perfect gift for the holiday season!

Eleven-year-old Daisy Thistledown is on the run. Her mother has been keeping big, glittering secrets, and now she has vanished. Daisy knows it’s up to her to find Ma—but someone is determined to stop her from discovering the truth.

So when Daisy flees to safety through a mysterious hidden doorway, she can barely believe her eyes—she has stepped out of the city and into another world.

Ages 8-12

The Ogress and the Orphans

*Get a free poster with a quote from the book, with your purchase!*

A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon.

Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Only the clever children of the Orphan House and the kindly Ogress at the edge of town can see how dire the town’s problems are.

Ages 8-12

The Quest of Danger

Set sail to Atlantis with Tim and his friends in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated fourth book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs.

Tim and his ragtag crew have been rescued from certain doom by a mermaid princess—but now, she wants something in return for saving their lives: her father King Neptuna’s stolen trident.

Ages 7-10

This Deluxe Wood-Bound Edition is a beautiful gift!

The cover is made of actual wood, the illustrations are gorgeous, full color paintings, and the pages have gold gilded edges!

The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow

Vicky Recommends!

This timeless early middle-grade adventure about friendship and community will charm animal-loving fans of The Tale of Despereaux and Clarice the Brave. Illustrated by Caldecott winner Doug Salati.

Ages 8-11

A Horse Named Sky

A stand-alone companion to the acclaimed national bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild - Exiled from his band, a young, wild horse must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. A fast-paced animal survival story about wild horses, family bonds, and a changing environment.

Ages 8-12

Once There Was

Meghan & Caleb Recommend!

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them meets Neil Gaiman in this “striking and heartfelt” (Kirkus Reviews) novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures.

Ages 10+

Freewater

Newbery Award Winner

Meghan Recommends:

"A touching novel about 2 siblings who escape from a Plantation, finding a community of families living freely in a seemingly impenetrable swamp. This is a powerful story of survival with a thrilling climax, centered around the love and support of community and family. The epilogue shares the author's research and the seed of the story that is rooted in fascinating truth."

Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada. Homer knows there’s no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the swamp.

Ages 8-12

A Sky Full of Song

North Dakota, 1905

After fleeing persecution in the Russian Empire, eleven-year-old Shoshana and her family, Jewish immigrants, start a new life on the prairie. Shoshana takes fierce joy in the wild beauty of the plains and the thrill of forging a new, American identity. By listening to the music that's lived in her heart all along, Shoshana finds new meaning in the Jewish expression all beginnings are difficult, as well as in the resilience and traditions her people have brought all the way to the North Dakota prairie.

This heartwarming, beautifully written middle-grade historical novel about an untold American frontier story is destined to be a cherished classic.

Ages 8-12

The Windeby Puzzle

Caleb & Meghan Recommend!

Meghan says:

"Young readers who are interested in history, archaeology, and getting an inside view into the writing process, will find this book fascinating! I love how this puzzle gives us the opportunity to see our own understanding of history as dynamic, as we learn new things." 

Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Age world through the suspenseful dual narrative of a boy and girl both battling to survive. In an utterly one-of-a-kind blend of fiction and history, a master storyteller explores the mystery and life of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body.

Ages 8-12

Mascot

What if a school's mascot is seen as racist, but not by everyone? In this compelling middle-grade novel in verse, two best-selling BIPOC authors tackle this hot-button issue.

An eighth-grade English teacher creates an assignment for her class to debate whether Rye’s mascot should stay or change. Now six middle schoolers–-all with different backgrounds and beliefs–-get involved in the contentious issue that already has the suburb turned upside down with everyone choosing sides and arguments getting ugly. 

Told from several perspectives, readers see how each student comes to new understandings about identity, tradition, and what it means to stand up for real change.

Ages 8-12

I Am Kavi

Caught between two worlds—a poverty-stricken village and a fancy big-city school—a young Sri Lankan girl must decide who she really is and where she really belongs.

1998, Colombo. The Sri Lankan Civil War is raging, but everyday life must go on. At Kavi’s school, her friends talk about the weekly Top 40, the Backstreet Boys, Shahrukh Khan, Leo & Kate… and who died—or didn’t—in the latest bombing. But Kavi is afraid of something else. She fears that if her friends discover her secret—that she is not who she is pretending to be—they’ll stop talking to her.

Ages 8-12

The Door of No Return

Rae, Caleb, Sarah, & Meghan Recommend!

Caleb says:

"This book blew me away. With so much heart and heartache, paired with the masterful words of Kwame Alexander, this book was a masterpiece. The epic is only just beginning with the tale set in Ghana in the 1800's and this being the first book in the trilogy, I can not wait to see what happens next and follow the tale of this brave little boy."

Rae says:

"Kwame Alexander stuns us again with this epic opening act of a new trilogy we are sure to consider a classic of our time. I was riveted by the story and its characters and will root for Kofi Offin to the end!"

Ages 10+

Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Seaside Corpse

Alex Recommends!

For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, an opportunity to dig up fossils becomes even more thrilling when a corpse washes ashore in this fourth book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot. For fans of Enola Holmes!

Ages 10+

Leila & Nugget Mystery: Bark at the Park

Alex Recommends!

Leila Beal and her little dog, Nugget, are back in this third and final installment of Leila & Nugget Mysteries. Leila, Kait, and their dogs are on a mission to rescue the missing Red Dogs' team mascot.

Others in the series:

Leila & Nugget Mystery: Who Stole Mr. T? #1

Leila & Nugget Mystery: The Case with No Clues #2



Ages 7-9

The Jules Verne Prophecy

When a mysterious book by the legendary writer Jules Verne falls into the hands of three unlikely friends, it sets off a treasure hunt like no other—get ready for a modern-day reimagining of The Goonies!

Ages 10

Ginny Off the Map

There are two things Ginny Pierce loves most in the world: geography facts and her father. But when her dad is deployed overseas and Ginny’s family must move to yet another town, not even her facts can keep her afloat. The geography camp she’s been anxiously awaiting gets canceled, and her new neighbors prefer her basketball-star sister. Worst of all, her dad is in a war zone and impossible to get ahold of. Ginny decides that running her own camp for the kids on her street will solve all her problems. But can she convince them (and herself) that there's more to her than just facts? 

With a fierce heart and steadfast determination, Ginny tackles the challenges and rewards of staying true to herself during a season of growth.

Ages 8-12

No Place Like Home

Meghan Recommends!

When home is a car, life is unpredictable. School, friends, and three meals a day aren't guaranteed. Not every town has a shelter where a family can sleep for a night or two, and places with parking lots don't welcome overnight stays.

Opin, his brother Emjay, and their mother are trying to get to Los Angeles, where they hope an uncle and a new life are waiting. Opin finds a stray dog who needs him as much as he needs her, and his longing for a stable home intensifies. Opin makes a new friend in the shelter, but shelters don’t allow dogs…

Will anything other than a real home ever be enough?

Ages 10+

Jawbreaker

Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile, a refreshingly honest middle-grade debut novel about toxic sibling rivalry, socioeconomic disparity, and dental drama.

Max Plink’s life is complicated. Her parents aren’t getting along. The school bullies are relentless—and her own sister is the cruelest of them. Worst of all, her mouth is a mess. With a mismatched puzzle of a jaw, Max has a Class II malocclusion, otherwise known as a severe overbite. She already has braces, which means she lives on Advil and soft foods after each orthodontist appointment. But now Max has to wear painful (and totally awkward) orthodontic headgear nicknamed “the jawbreaker.” Could things get any worse?

Inspired by Christina Wyman’s own experience with a Class II malocclusion, Jawbreaker is a humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly relatable story.

Ages 8-12

Dogtown

Signed Copies Available



Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since her owners unwittingly left her with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town. Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home. When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.

Ages 8-12

The Wild Robot Protects

Signed Copies Available

The New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot series returns, taking Roz on an action-packed under-the-ocean journey to save her beloved island!

Life for Roz and the animals on their island is perfect. But when mysterious, dangerous waters surround the island, the animals are forced inland to fight over dwindling resources. This thrilling third installment of the Wild Robot series takes readers on a new adventure through the ocean and to the frigid northern waters.

Ages 8-12

Wrecker

Signed Copies Available

Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas—just as soon as he finishes Zoom school. Welcome to another wild adventure and classic mystery in Carl Hiaasen's Florida!

Valdez Jones VIII calls himself Wrecker because his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather salvaged shipwrecks for a living. 

So is it destiny, irony, or just bad luck when Wrecker comes across a speedboat that has run hard aground on a sand flat?

"Action-packed and endlessly funny." — Shelf Awareness

Ages 8-12

No Brainer

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Book 18

Signed Copies Available

*Free sticker, poster, & temporary tattoo when you purchase a copy!

In No Brainer, it’s up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it’s shuttered for good. Up until now, middle school hasn’t exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he’s not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he’s going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it’s shuttered for good?

Ages 8-12

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods

Signed Copies Available

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way.

Readers new to Percy Jackson (this book can be enjoyed as a standalone) and fans who have been awaiting this reunion for more than a decade will delight equally in this latest hilarious take on Greek mythology.

Ages 8-12

The Moth Keeper

Caleb & Meghan Recommends!

Meghan says:

"This graphic novel is a beautiful story about belonging and navigating the darkness (inside and out). The illustrations transport you to walk beside the moth keepers in the quiet darkness, in this magical, desert terrain. I fell in love with the world within pages."

Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? From the author of the beloved Tea Dragon Society comes a must-read for fans of the rich fantasies of Hayao Miyazaki.

Ages 8-12

Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Normal Fairy-Tale Life

Seventh grade is no fairy tale. From the bestselling author of Okay Witch comes an utterly enchanting graphic novel-diary hybrid about a twelve-year-old girl living an ordinary life in a magical land…disappointment, friend drama, adventure, mystery, and all!

Ages 8-12

Super Boba Café

Caleb Recommends:

"I enjoyed this cute and quirky tale of a grandmothers secret and granddaughters mission to uncover it. The culture and the relationship really comes through in the illustrations."

First in a series, Nidhi Chanani’s Super Boba Café is a sweet and magical middle-grade, full-color graphic novel about a secret teashop, an earthquake-causing monster, and an unforgettable summer.

Ages 8-12

Squire & Knight

A young squire tackles mysteries, monsters and magic, but the inept knight he serves takes the credit. Every time.

Squire is brainy, bookish, and terribly under-appreciated by the brawny, inept knight Sir Kelton, who somehow always gets all the glory. So when the two mismatched heroes find themselves in a cursed village plagued by a demonic dragon, Kelton rides off to slay it and Squire stays behind to catch up on some reading. But Squire starts to notice that something isn’t quite right about this town . . . Can he uncover its strange secrets?

Ages 8-12

Oliver's Great Big Universe

Cosmos meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in Oliver’s Great Big Universe, an original illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from the Emmy Award–nominated creator of PBS’s Elinor Wonders Why.

“Mind-expanding and hilarious! — I got smarter reading this!”

— Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Ages 8-12

Hoops

Hardcover

Paperback

A work of fiction inspired by a true story. It is 1975 in Indiana, and the Wilkins Regional High School girls’ basketball team is in their rookie season. Unlike the boys’ team, the Lady Bears have no buses to deliver them to away games and no uniforms, much less a laundry service. They make their own uniforms out of T-shirts and electrical tape. And with help from a committed female coach, they push through to improbable victory after improbable victory. Illustrated in full color, this story about the ongoing battle of women striving for equality in sports rings with honesty, bravery, and heart.

Ages 8-12

Lost Time

Jurassic World meets How to Train Your Dragon in this gorgeously drawn, adventure-packed middle grade graphic novel.

Twelve-year-old Evie didn’t mean to get lost—especially in the Cretaceous period! Now she’s alone, without her parents or anyone else to turn to for help. That is until she rescues a baby pterosaur and raises it on her own. As the baby grows into a giraffe-sized flying reptile, which Evie names Ada, the two manage to to find a way to survive in the prehistoric wilderness.

Ages 8-12

Mexikid

An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them.

“Mexikid is poignant, laugh-out-loud funny, and masterfully weaves road trip misadventures with history and family legacies. This is one of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it.” —Victoria Jamieson, creator of National Book Award Finalist When Stars Are Scattered

Ages 10+

Enlighten Me

Meghan Recommends:

"Following a young boy and his family during their time at a Buddhist silent retreat, this graphic novel is a beautiful, imaginative, fun, and introspective look at the experience of meditation. The main character remembers struggles from his past and, through learning about the life of the Buddha as well as his love of video games, discovers ways of conceptualizing and navigating his inner world. This is a great book for young readers interested in learning about Buddhism and tools for mindfulness through a captivating story with much imagination and humor."

Ages 8-12

Wildfire

Meghan Recommends:

"Julianna's home was destroyed by a wildfire in Oregon. Once her and her family move to Portland, she struggles to get used to life in the city without her beloved chickens and goats. She hesitantly joins a conservation club at school where she starts to make friends and learn about climate change. The students also do community projects to help the environment in different ways. Julianna is angry and sad, struggling to process her feelings about the wildfire. Through friendship, family, and becoming involved in her community, she learns how to move forward while still honoring the complexity of her feelings. This is an informative and touching story, young readers will learn so much about climate change, friendship, and family right alongside Julianna!"

Ages 8-14

Colonization and the Wampanoag Story

Local Author

Meghan Recommends:

"This book is split into two alternating sections. One is the story of a Wampanoag family before colonization, depicting what their lives were like throughout a year. The other section shares about the history of the colonization of America, including the historical figures and policies that influenced how history unfolded. The history and family story are both illuminating and written with clear, accessible language."

From its "discovery" by Europeans to the first Thanksgiving, the story of America's earliest days has been carefully misrepresented. Told from the perspective of the New England Indigenous Nations that these outsiders found when they arrived, this is the true story of how America as we know it today began.

Ages 8-12

Goddess: 50 Goddesses, Spirits, Saints, and Other Female Figures Who Have Shaped Belief

This collection brings together 50 stories of powerful female figures from around the world. There are loving creators, wise leaders, fearsome warriors, gentle healers, and mystical protectors, and they can each inspire you to find strength within yourself . . .

Based on original sources and with photographs from the British Museum collection, this incredible introduction to goddesses throughout history will entertain, engage, and empower readers everywhere.

This hardcover edition includes a neon pink ribbon bookmark and a jacketed cover with foil and neon pink ink.

Ages 8-12

Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods

Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food.

From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods.

Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? 

Ages 8-12

This beautiful hardcover edition has full color photos on every page!

Let's Fill This World with Kindness: True Tales of Goodwill in Action

In this uplifting collection of true stories, readers are introduced to real-life heroes and heroines who have chosen to act in kindness, even when they have faced terrible persecution, prejudice, disaster, and illness. These stories are designed to empower children to make positive choices in their own lives by embracing kindness as their superpower.

Ages 8-12

By the Sea: Life Along the Coast

Brimming with illustrations and information, this coast-to-coast journey through time and across continents introduces young readers to the historical and cultural importance of the world’s seashores.

Coasts have always been the starting point of discovery— whether by explorers searching for new lands or children sifting through the sand for beautiful shells. As fun as it is informative, this vibrant book takes readers on a trip around the globe that fosters a feeling of connection between their lives and the world’s coastlines.

Ages 8-12

Round and Round Goes Mother Nature: 48 Stories of Life Cycles Around the World

This truly beautiful and wonderfully illustrated book introduces children to the magic of nature, through the stories of 48 fascinating life cycles.

Every story has a beginning, middle and end and so does everything in our world. From a frog, to a cloud in the sky to a twinkling star at night, discover the stories of the most amazing of life cycles between you and outer space.

Ages 6-10

Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything: The Ultimate Guide to the World Around You

Packed with striking photography and the topics kids love most, this is the fundamental guide to the world around you.

The world’s greatest record-breakers, most remarkable animals, inspiring history-makers, and cutting-edge technology are all here, in one utterly unputdownable kid’s encyclopedia. 

Ages 9+

The Most Exciting Book of Science, Inventions, and Space Ever

Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your guides to a marvellous range of mindblowing science topics! These pint-sized pals will jump aboard the invention of the car, take you on a madcap holiday to Mars and outer space, and will even shrink down to atomic level to explore the most basic building blocks of science. 

Ages 8-12

What It's Like to Be a Bird (Adapted for Young Readers): From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing--What Birds Are Doing and Why

In this edition for young readers adapted from the bestselling work written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, readers will find a unique treasure trove of fascinating facts about birds, paired with more than 300 full-color illustrations—some life-size! The extraordinary world of birds is brought to life on the page.

Ages 10+

Drag and Rex 1: Forever Friends

Meet Drag and Rex, the sweet, silly best friends who find joy and adventure in the simplest places in this charming and cheery modern Frog and Toad.

This early chapter book is hardcover with full color pictures throughout! It's a lovely story of friendship and vibes that feels like a kinship with Bluey!

Ages 6-8

Cornbread & Poppy at the Museum

This third book in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's bestselling early reader series tells a story of precious artifacts and priceless friendships.

Other books in this series:

Cornbread & Poppy

Cornbread & Poppy at the Carnival

Ages 6-10

The Skull

Vicky, Caleb, Matthew, & Meghan Recommend!

Jon Klassen's signature wry humor takes a turn for the ghostly in this thrilling retelling of a traditional Tyrolean folktale. In a big abandoned house, on a barren hill, lives a skull. A brave girl named Otilla finds herself lost in the dark forest, the lonely house beckons. Her host, the skull, is afraid of something, something that comes every night. Can brave Otilla save them both? Steeped in shadows and threaded with subtle wit—with rich, monochromatic artwork and an illuminating author’s note—The Skull is as empowering as it is mysterious and foreboding.

Ages 6-9

Pizza and Taco: Dare to Be Scared!

This is the 6th in the Pizza and Taco Series!

Flashlights? Check! Scary movies? Check! Ghost Peppers?! Pizza and Taco are ready to prove they're brave as can be in their latest graphic chapter book! Nothing scares these besties...or so they say.

This hilarious young graphic novel series —with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence.

Others in the series:

Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?

Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!

Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!

Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School

Pizza and Taco: Rock Out!

Ages 5-8

The Bad Guys in Look Who's Talking

They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.

Forget what you know. This book changes everything. Someone’s found her voice and she has A LOT to tell you. Take a deep breath, hermano, it’s the 18th installment of THE BAD GUYS!

If your young reader hasn't read this hilarious series yet, here are the first ones in the series:

The Bad Guys #1

The Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable #2

The Bad Guys in The Furball Strikes Back #3

Ages 7-10

Knight Owl Stuffie

SKU 011964516025

$29.99

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Staff Favorite!

A brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and picture book pioneers Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen!

Ages 4-8

Stuffie

SKU 767548155646

$16.99 

I Am Picky: Confessions of a Fussy Eater

Sarah Recommends!

A laugh-out-loud picture book about a self-proclaimed picky eater of a raccoon—perfect for human picky eaters!

Ages 4-8

Raccoon in Trashcan Puppet

SKU 638348023216

$34.99

Snake's Big Mistake

Meghan, Caleb, & Matthew Recommend!



Meghan says:

"Snake is taking a pottery class with his friends and is unhappy with his pot. But when they all display their pieces, his name is put on turtle's beautiful vase by accident! What will he do? 

"This is a sweet read-aloud where you will root for snake to learn from his mistakes! The illustrations have delightful details and are sure to bring smiles to reader's faces. When it came in, we passed it around to all our staff and we all fell in love!"

Ages 4-8

Snake Stuffie

SKU 767548146965

$22.99 

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The Museum of Nothing

Matthew, Caleb, & Meghan Recommend!

Discover all the many ways that nothing is really something! This mind-bendingly clever picture book about a visit to the Museum of Nothing will have curious readers marveling and laughing along.

Ages 5-9

If I Was a Horse

In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse. And with a book jacket adorned with glitter, this romp really sparkles!

If you were a horse, what would you do? Could you fit in your clothes? Would you give your little sister a ride? Would your brother even notice?

Ages 4-8

100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli

This wacky counting adventure by Geisel Award-winning author David LaRochelle is a hilarious ode to dragons and math.

High on a mountain live 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli. When a tremendous wind blows half the dragons away, ten others sail off to become professional surfers in Hawaii. The oldest and youngest dragons take a train to New York City to start their own heavy metal band... Count along on this zany adventure!

Ages 3-7

Boop!

Meghan Recommends:

"This is such a delightfully silly book that is perfect for babies and toddlers. I have given this book as a gift to all my friends with babies and it's been such a hit!"

This is a snoot. Snoots need boops. A boop is a pat. A gentle tap. Get your finger ready and . . . BOOP!

With interactive illustrations, this charming, playful, fun, and interactive picture book from Bea Birdsong invites kids to boop all the snoots they see. Perfect for dog lovers of all ages and fans of Press Here and Tap the Magic Tree.

Ages 1-4

The Duck Never Blinks

Staff Favorite!

Can you make a duck blink?

Probably not.

But you can try, in this irreverent and hilarious staring contest between you and a duck that never, ever blinks.

Perfect for fans of interactive stories like Do Not Lick This Book and Duck! Rabbit!, The Duck Never Blinks will have kids and adults alike bawling with laughter as they spend time with this one very sly duck.

Ages 3-6

Cat Family at The Museum: A Lift-the-Flap Book

Join the Cat Family on a day out to the museum and discover the secrets behind artifacts from around the world and throughout history in this beautiful lift-the-flap book with 140 doors to open.

Wander through the museum and gaze up at masterpieces, roar at sabre-toothed tigers,and marvel at enormous dinosaurs in this magical museum of wonders—there is something for every kitten to enjoy!

Ages 3-6

A Practical Present for Philippa Pheasant

Meghan Recommends!

Philippa Pheasant lives in the woods near a village, and every afternoon she crosses Old Oak Road to peck at the delicious blackberries that grow on the other side. But every afternoon some vehicle whizzes past and nearly knocks her flat as a pancake. Philippa has had enough!

Can she help all her critter friends safely find their way? Enchanting bucolic artwork enhances this sweet tale of changing the world for the better, one little crossing at a time.

Ages 3-7

Zigzag

Vicky & Fran Recommend!

Help ZigZag the alligator get his vowels back in this playful picture book from beloved author-illustrator Julie Paschkis.

There's nothing ZigZag enjoys more than tasting his words as he uses them, plays with them, and enjoys them, for ZigZag is a lover of words But one day, excited and energized, he gulps down all his vowels while exploring and enjoying the word "tambourine." Without A, E, I, O, and U, ZigZag's life is turned upside-down!

Ages 3-7

Lawrence & Sophia

Meghan Recommends:

"What a sweet story of 2 anxious friends who learn to venture out through their care for one another! It's got heartwarming moments as well as silly ones and the illustrations are so intricate and expressive! You'll find yourself giggling and rooting for these friends!"

By the author of Click, Clack, Moo, here is an utterly endearing story about venturing out of your comfort zone and overcoming anxiety to help a friend.

Ages 4-8

Henry the Snail

Meghan Recommends!

A gentle story about a little snail called Henry. When Henry finds out he is missing the most important element for snails--their slime--giving up is not an option for him. He tries to find ways to be able to climb things just as the other snails do. He learns how do do thing his own way and inspires his friends to be creative too!

Ages 3-6

Hop Onward Rabbit Rabbit: A New England Cottontail's Journey

Vicky Recommends!

"Where are the other rabbits like me?" That's the question a New England cottontail asks the animals it meets on a journey across unfamiliar habitats and changing seasons in Maine. Searching seaside to forest to marsh and to meadow, the cottontail finds uncommon animals, unlikely allies, and a true friend...but where are the other rabbits?

Hop Onward Rabbit Rabbit is a heart-warming story of resilience, luck and friendship.

Ages 4-8

Star Stuff

Local Author

Vicky Recommends!

An original, out-of-this-world fable about friendship, teamwork, and persistence, illustrated by double Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.

It’s up to Giovanni and Lorenzo, Sky Repair Specialists, to fill the sky with stars. One night, on the job, Lorenzo gets stuck in a nebula! Giovanni calls out for help to the constellations....

Ages 4-8

Event with the author Sat Nov 11th! Storytime, Sing-along, & meet a real miniature donkey!

Teddy’s Midnight Adventure

A gorgeously illustrated, enchanting story from Japan. A little girl explores her garden with her teddy bear by the light of the moon…

On a magical moonlit night, Akiko and her Teddy look for his missing button eye. The garden at midnight is a strange, mysterious place. Can Mee-Chan the cat help them? Or perhaps Mrs Crow?

Don't worry! By morning Teddy will be as good as new.

Ages 5-7

The Little Kid with the Big Green Hand

Free big green foam hand with purchase!

*While supplies last*

Join two unlikely friends, Chuck and Lenore, as they embark on a dreamlike adventure and uncover the magic of seeing the world through each other’s eyes. Lovingly hand-drawn, and featuring a cloth cover and ribbon bookmark, it’s a book to treasure, read, and re-read.

Ages 6-13

Fix and Stitch

Squirrel is busy running his tailoring shop, Fix and Stitch: Tailor for all Needs. He can thread a needle and mend a tear in the wink of an eye. But now that the leaves have fallen and the birds have flown south, it's time for Squirrel to close the shop. He must prepare his winter home before the snow comes. This story offers a gentle reminder that while taking care of others is important, one still needs to make time for oneself.

Ages 4-8

Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

Indigenous women have long cared for the land and water, which in turn sustains all life on Earth—honoring their ancestors and providing for generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water.

An inspiring picture book biography about two Indigenous Rights Activists, Josephine Mandamin and Autumn Peltier.

Ages 4-8

Small Places, Close to Home: A Child's Declaration of Rights: Inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The rights of children—and of all living things—begin in small places, close to home.

This is a poetic and moving adaptation of U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights in honor of its seventy-fifth anniversary.

In backyards and city parks, in school and at home—wherever and however we move through this world, we have certain inalienable rights—and it’s up to each one of us to ensure those rights for others, too.

Ages 4-8

Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine

Caleb Recommends:

“Homeland is a heartbreakingly beautiful story about a father who longs for a homeland that he may never see again. Especially with what's happening right now this book is a must for people of all ages to show empathy and compassion around the world.”

A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book debut by Hannah Moushabeck. This story is a love letter to home, to family, and to the persisting hope of people that transcends borders.

Ages 4-8

Fungi Grow

Meghan & Caleb Recommend!

Discover when, how, where, and why fungi grow in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture boo.

Above ground, below ground, all around, fungi grow. They root and fruit and twist and twine everywhere on earth. Some are edible, some are medicinal, some are even poisonous. Step into this book and discover the amazing array of mushrooms and see how they multiply. Learn how fungi heal and help humans. Explore the incredible underground fungal network that helps forests thrive. And so much more!

Ages 4-8

Follow the Flyway: The Marvel of Bird Migration

In this lyrical STEM gem, nests full of baby birds hatch, grow feathers, learn to fly, and then finally follow the autumn winds south along the majestic flyway for their first big migration. Rhyming, poetic text and detailed, nostalgic illustrations make for an enthralling read-aloud, carrying readers along on the birds' sensory journey of sights and sounds. Illustrated endnotes provide factual information about bird migration, the four flyways of North America, the species of birds found in the book and sources for further reading.

Ages 3-9

Begin Again: How We Got Here and Where We Might Go - Our Human Story. So Far.

In his first illustrated book created specifically for readers of all ages, Oliver Jeffers shares a very brief history of humanity and shares his dreams for where we go from here. With his bold, iconic art, Jeffers follows the human path from the dawn of our species through history, sharing profound, sometimes poignant, commentary on our present, and then offers a challenge: Where do we go from here?  

All Ages!

Where the Weird Things Are: An Ocean Twilight Zone Adventure

Meet Meso, an underwater explorer robot, as it’s launched into the mysterious ocean twilight zone. In the cold, dark waters, Meso will discover all sorts of unusual and wonderful creatures, and learn that we’re all weird in our own ways … and that’s a very good thing!

Where the Weird Things Are is inspired by the Mesobot project, a collaborative effort of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and other organizations!

Ages 4-8

The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival

Gertie is going to be a big sister! But is there room in Mummy's heart for the little yak—and an even littler new arrival?

This adorably warm and reassuring story from the award-winning creators of The Littlest Yak shows readers that there will always be room for families, and hearts, to grow.

Ages 4-8

Brave Little Bear

Vicky Recommends:

"What a pitch-perfect story that shows how even little bears (and people, too!) can be brave when they need to be. I can just imagine reading this with children! We will all be holding our breaths as the two little bears try to find their mother in a snowstorm! Spoiler alert: It's all OK in the end!"

Ages 4-8

The Three Little Mittens

A single mitten is excluded by a matching pair in this endearing picture book about friendship, belonging and the pressure to "match." For fans of The Day the Crayons Quit.

A warm and fuzzy story with lots of laughs, this latest picture book from Linda Bailey explores what it feels like to be excluded and included and celebrates one-of-a-kindness!

Ages 3-7

How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?

When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper?Whether it’s shape-shifting or impromptu laundry use, Mac Barnett’s iconic talent for earnest deadpan humor and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny art honor the timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues.

Ages 4-8

The Lighthouse Santa

As a storm blasts Nantucket Island, Kate waits for the Lighthouse Santa to bring the present she has been wishing for all year. Brother Sam says Santa won’t make it during the blizzard but Dad promises, “Nothing is impossible on Christmas Eve in a lighthouse." Lush illustrations of a dramatic island storm, a cozy Christmas Eve, and sparkling lighthouse views bring this holiday favorite to life. Based on the Christmas flights of Edward Rowe Snow, hero to lighthouse children for almost fifty years, The Lighthouse Santa has all the elements of a true Christmas classic.

Ages 4-8

Little Red Sleigh

Believe in the magic of Christmas with this heartwarming Christmas picture book about the little red sleigh that could, perfect for fans of The Polar Express!

The Little Red Sleigh has one big dream—to one day become Santa's big red sleigh! But all her life, she's been told she's too small, she's too young, she can't fly, and she certainly can't meet Santa. Well, this Christmas, with the help of some friends, she's determined to do the impossible. Full of winter joy and holiday magic, this charming Christmas story will remind readers of all ages that no dream is out of reach if you believe.

Ages 4-8

Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas

With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can’t contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. A story full of giving, joy, and holiday magic.

Ages 4-8

Christmas Ahoy 

Ahoy! A spectacular Christmas boat parade is underway Count up to ten as the dazzling crafts bob pass . . . but wait Where is Santa and his reindeer? Surely, they aren't missing the parade? Never fear, little mariners, Santa simply has a surprise in store.

Ages 4-7

Eight Nights of Lights: A Celebration of Hanukkah

Celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah with this interactive, one-of-a-kind menorah and storybook set. The perfect Hanukkah gift for the entire family to enjoy! Flip the book over to “light” the candle and place it back in the menorah to commemorate each night of the Festival of Lights!

Ages 4-8

Snowmen's Twelve Nights of Christmas

A classic Christmas carol told with a hilarious Snowmen twist, from the New York Times bestselling creators Caralyn and Mark Buehner

The Twelve Days of Christmas has never been funnier or more chaotic as an energetic dog chases an elf, peeking penguins, scolding squirrels, and many more snowmen and creatures up a tree. 

Ages 3-7

Winter Wishes

Some gifts are too big to tie with a bow--like well-wishes for a loved one that only seem to grow A follow-up to M.H. Clark and Cecile Metzger's best-selling book More Than a Little, this illustrated gift book is a way to celebrate the wonders of winter and your heartfelt desire for a dear friend to experience them all. Featuring an adorable polar bear and penguin duo, it's filled with heartwarming rhymes to share the magic of the holidays with a friend who has a sparkle all of their own. Give this sweet book as a holiday or host gift. Features silver foil on a hardcover.

For All Ages!

Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes

Mother Nature Nursery Rhymes is a great way to begin teaching children about the natural wonders they will inherit. Newly revised to reflect important environmental aspects of today's eco messages, this fully illustrated picture book will initiate an appreciation of our planet in both children and adults. The rhymes carry the sing-song cadence and whimsy that help language development for kids.

Ages 1-5

A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the Year

Vicky Recommends!

A collection of 366 hilarious poems about animals, families, school, food, holidays, and much more!

From the creators behind the award-winning anthologies Sing a Song of Seasons and Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright, this rib-tickling illustrated anthology is filled with unforgettable classics and new discoveries, including poetry in translation.

Ages 4-8

Zilot & Other Important Rhymes

Emmy Award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer, comedian, and actor Bob Odenkirk and his daughter, illustrator Erin Odenkirk, present poetic nonsense for all ages perfect for fans of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky!

Bob Odenkirk began writing these poems with his children when they were little, compiling the poetry into a homemade book entitled Olde Time Rhymes. Almost twenty years later, when the Odenkirks found themselves quarantined under the same roof, they revisited these mostly silly, sometimes poignant works and the book grew to be something much bigger than an Odenkirk family treasure.

Ages 6+

Who Works at Night?

Discover the amazing people that work when you’re fast asleep in this large-format board book with easy-to-lift flaps on every page!

There are all kinds of people that work during the night-time, from bakers to doctors, train drivers to road workers, and out at sea or in an art gallery. Peek inside the oven at the bakery, find out if the fishing boats have caught any fish, and open the doors into a busy hospital. Learn more about the world at night with this fun lift-the-flap book that’s packed with details and rhyming text that's perfect for sharing at bedtime.

Ages 2-5

Splash Goes the Whale

From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Matt Van Fleet comes a charming novelty book filled with underwater animals of all sizes and shapes and every letter of the alphabet!

Once there was a little whale swimming in the sea who said he was so hungry he could eat from A to Z. So he does just that in this pleasing and bright novelty book that features twenty-six undersea animals, both familiar and unusual, a pull tab, and two large pop-us including a finale that features the amazing real creatures who star in the book!

Ages 2+

Baby Bear's Busy Day with Brown Bear and Friends

From Eric Carle's Brown Bear & Friends, Baby Bear's Busy Day is the perfect gift for newborns and toddlers. Your child will love playing with the spinning wheel, flaps, tabs, and more!

Specially designed for little hands to practice fine motor skills, this book follows Baby Bear from sunrise to sunset, so you can celebrate your very busy day together.

Ages 0-3

Gingerbread Christmas

Jan Brett’s beloved character the Gingerbread Baby returns in a fun-filled Christmas caper!

Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit! That is until the aroma of gingerbread reaches the children, making them hungry.

That means it is time to run away. Clever Matti uses snow to disguise the gingerbread instruments while Gingerbread Baby leads the audience on a merry chase to the smartest hiding place ever--a giant Christmas tree.

Ages 3-5

Find Spot at Christmas

Spot and his family are getting ready to celebrate Christmas when suddenly, Spot disappears! Where could he have gone? 

Great for early learning and play, this sturdy board book is filled with the unexpected adventure and gentle humor that made the original Where's Spot? a children's classic. Toddlers will love searching for Spot with these interactive flaps that help train fine motor skills and spark curiosity and imagination.

Ages 1-3

Busy Nativity

Busy Nativity introduces young children to the wonderful story of the First Christmas. Push, pull and turn the tabs to join Mary and Joseph on their long journey to Bethlehem. The perfect gift for toddlers with inquisitive fingers and minds, they will love playing with the easy-to-handle mechanisms in this bright and colorful board book with gentle rhyming text and magical illustrations.

Ages 1-5

Jump-start your young child's education with vocabulary and early language concepts using this beautiful board book set created by licensed speech pathologist and artist, Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, to help build your child's language skills and encourage them to explore the world around them.

Each book has gorgeous watercolor illustrations and are beautifully bound!

These are perfect gifts for newborns & infants or for a baby shower!

Our Little Adventures: Stories Featuring Foundational Language Concepts for Growing Minds

These three timeless and durable board books feature vocabulary and early language concepts for toddlers while also teaching about friendship and kindness. Lessons include:

• Spatial Words: Follow along with Little Fox as he plans a surprise picnic for his friend Owl in A Trip to the Farmers Market.
• Quantity Words: Follow along with Little Hedgehog as he helps his friend Squirrel search for missing acorns in A Trip to the Forest.
• Colors and Counting: Follow along with Little Rabbit as she gathers wildflowers to cheer up her friend Mouse in A Trip to the Wildflower Meadow.

Ages 0-4

Wishy Washy: A Board Book of First Words and Colors for Growing Minds

Wishy Washy takes your young child on an adventure as they learn new words through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Written by licensed speech therapist Tabitha Paige, Wishy Washy features strategically chosen first words that include a child's earliest developing sounds, such as m, b, p, t, etc. So join our little chipmunk friend on a creative adventure as he encourages your child to talk in a fun and interactive way!

Ages 0-4

Our Little Library: A Foundational Language Vocabulary Board Book Set for Babies

Our Little Library includes five board books that feature charming images and foundational vocabulary that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands.

Our Little Library includes five board books featuring foundational words from the following categories:

• Farm Animals
• Forest Animals
• Fruits and Veggies
• Toys
• Transportation

Ages 0-4

Create lifelong memories with My Recordable Storytime—where every story has a familiar voice.

• RECORDABLE DEDICATION PAGE allows reader to provide their own heartfelt personalized message
• MY RECORDABLE STORYTIME books are INSTANT KEEPSAKES that families will cherish forever 
• The perfect Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer; also makes a meaningful baby shower, pregnancy, or birthday gift.

My Recordable Storytime: Welcome Little One

For parents, the arrival of a newborn child is an event filled with the promise of love, joy, and a lifetime of memories. Loved ones will now be able to capture these precious memories forever with My Recordable Storytime: Welcome Little One.

Featuring 40 recordable pages, this book allows readers to express the love they have for the little one in their life through storytelling. 

Ages 0+

My Recordable Storytime: Miracle on 34th Street

Experience the magic of Valentine Davies' 70-year-old classic Christmas story in a new recordable format! For a little girl named Susan Walker, Christmas could be any other day. She doesn't believe in Santa Claus or magic or miracles of any kind. But when she meets Kris Kringle and tells him what Christmas gifts she most wishes for, Susan finds herself hoping that maybe, just maybe, he is the real thing. Based on the original holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street is a timeless, heartwarming children's book about generosity, imagination, and the spirit of Christmas… if you just believe.

My Recordable Storytime: Miracle on 34th Street allows readers to capture this nostalgic holiday tale and create a new family tradition that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Ages 4-9

My Recordable Storytime: Sweet Dreams, Night Night

Nothing is more special than being able to lull a loved one to sleep with a sweet bedtime story. These precious bedtime memories can now be captured forever with My Recordable Storytime: Sweet Dreams, Night Night. 

Featuring 40 recordable pages, this book allows readers to settle down each night and share a sweet story with the ones they love. 

Ages 3-7

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