**Get out your shovels and fossil brushes for this delightful Step 2 reader following a family's search for fossils!A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR**Ava loves rocks! But what she really really loves are fossils! Ava and her family are on a mission to dig up some fossils. They dig in their backyard, in the park, and by the creek but still no fossils. But Ava will not give up! The family head out to the beach for one more fossil hunting adventure! Will...

Meet Tac, an unusual cat! Her pounce shakes the house, her zoomies are a doozy, and her hairballs are . . . well, fireballs. But she'll always be family. Right?Perfect for fans of dragons and in the tradition of Not Quite Narwhal, this laugh-out-loud picture book shows that love can overcome even the biggest, most unlikely differences!When Tyra finds a box labeled "free kittens," Dad says she can pick just one to adopt. So Tyra chooses Tac:...

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about talk show host, producer, and actor Oprah Winfrey. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Oprah Winfrey--host of the highest-rated daytime talk show in American history, and one of the most influential and successful women in the world--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, a...

A Funny and Heartfelt Story About Creativity, Adaptability, and FriendshipDiscover a relatable story about the messiness of creativity and the power of patience in Art’s Art, a charming Level 2 early reader from the Paw Prints Readers series—perfect for building reading confidence in kids ages 4 to 7.Cam is an artist through and through—he paints, draws, and builds imaginative creations that his dad proudly displays all over their home. But when a bouncy new...

**Nothing like that baby hair, baby waby baby hair! A joyful celebration of newborns and toddlers, highlighting the beauty of their precious curls and coils.An inclusive and rhythmic celebration of babies and their ever-evolving hair, perfect for 3 to 7 year olds still rocking their baby hair.**From no hair to 'fro hair and just-got-my-first-haircut-hair, delight in playful descriptions of diverse baby hair styles seen on newborns to toddlers. Love That Baby Hair! ...

An exuberant picture book written by Alliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice is about a Black boy with big dancing dreams who learns the meaning of courage and community.It’s the weekend, first in June; speaker’s blasting out big tune!Cousins, aunties, uncles, friends pack the house, and fun begins.Shane is shy but loves to dance―and all year long, he’s picked up cansto earn some money towar...

An exuberant picture book written by Alliah L. Agostini and illustrated by Shamar Knight-Justice is about a Black boy with big dancing dreams who learns the meaning of courage and community.*It’s the weekend, first in June; speaker’s blasting out big tune!Cousins, aunties, uncles, friends pack the house, and fun begins.Shane is shy but loves to dance—and all year long, he’s picked up cansto earn some money tow...

Descubre el poder de la paciencia, el crecimiento emocional y la resolución de problemas en Blexi, ¡Juega!, un lector temprano relatable perfecto para edades de 6 a 7 años.Cuando la familia de Liam lleva a casa un nuevo altavoz inteligente llamado Blexi, todos parecen saber cómo usarlo, excepto Liam. Mientras Blexi responde fácilmente a mamá, papá y a su hermana mayor, la frustración creciente de Liam se convierte en una crisis total. ¿Por qué Blexi no lo e...

Discover the power of patience, emotional growth, and problem-solving in Blexi, Play!, a relatable early reader perfect for ages 6–7.When Liam’s family brings home a new smart speaker named Blexi, everyone seems to know just how to use it—except Liam. As Blexi responds easily to Mom, Dad, and big sister, Liam's growing frustration builds into a full-blown meltdown. Why won't Blexi understand him? In this Level 2 Paw Prints Reader, children will follow alon...

For fans of School’s First Day of School, this is a picture book about a young girl who is feeling mixed emotions about her first day of school.*Some feelings are so big, one word just doesn’t cut it.    *It’s the first day of school for Afua! There’s no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she’s scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?Scarecited on the First Day of Scho...

Discover the history and importance of Kwanzaa, a week-long December holiday celebrated in Black, African, and African American cultures.In The Kwanzaa Story, little Alliah (of The Juneteenth Story fame) is all grown up and, along with her husband LeVaur, teaches their children Daphne and Alistair why they celebrate Kwanzaa as a family and as a community. This beautifully illustrated storybook shares the origins of the holiday—roo...

Una historia divertida y emotiva sobre creatividad, adaptabilidad y amistad.Descubre una historia con la que te sentirás identificado sobre el caos de la creatividad y el poder de la paciencia en Art's Art, un encantador libro de lectura inicial de nivel 2 de la serie Paw Prints Readers, perfecto para fomentar la confianza lectora en niños de 4 a 7 años.Cam es un artista de pies a cabeza: pinta, dibuja y crea creaciones imaginativas que su papá exhi...