A library card unlocks a new life for a young girl in this picture book about the power of imagination, from Nobel Prize–winning author Toni Morrison.On one gray afternoon, Louise makes a trip to the library. With the help of a new library card and through the transformative power of books, what started out as a dull day turns into one of surprises, ideas, and imagination!Inspired by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Toni Morrison’s experience working in a libr...

Snuggle, snuggle.Time to rest.Nana joins us in her nest.There is no one like Nana in the whole wide world. She is the best. Nana knows how to take an ordinary afternoon and make it extra special! Nap time, story time, and playtime are transformed by fairies, dragons, dancing, and pretending -- and then mixing and fixing yummy, yummy fudge just like Nana and Mommy did not so many years ago....Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni...

In the well-known tale of “The Tortoise and the Hare,” everyone remembers that “slow and steady wins the race”—or does it? In this energetic retelling of a favorite fable, it’s the speedy Hare who crosses the finish line first, but it’s Tortoise who has the tale to tell when he discovers that the race, not the winning, is what matters most. While winning is important, making a true friend is the best prize of all.

Little Cloud likes her own place in the sky, away from the other clouds. There, the sky is all hers. She is free to make her own way and go where she wishes. Can Lady Wind show Little Cloud the power of being with others? Will Little Cloud agree there is strength in unity and change her ways? A fresh take on a classic story, Little Cloud and Lady Wind will teach kids how to work together to achieve their goals.

Grammy Award Nominee for Best Spoken Word Album!Generation after generation, classic fables, folklore, and myth remain popular because they quicken the imagination of listeners of all ages.We, the creators of Who's Got Game?, were inspired by the wonder of Aesop's fables -- their vitality, their endless demand for new interpretations. In our versions the original stories are opened up and their moralistic endings re-imagined: the v...

The playful alphabet adventure from the creators of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is available in a sturdy board book edition that is perfectly sized for little hands!A told B,and B told C,“I’ll meet you at thetop of the coconut tree.”This cheerful ABC board book follows the letters of the alphabet as they race up the coconut tree in a bright, bounc...

A Robin Hill School first-grader gets a summertime surprise in this sunny Ready-to-Read!Since it’s summer, instead of attending Robin Hill School, Hannah gets to do other fun things, like go to the beach with her family. Imagine her surprise when she sees her teacher, Mrs. Connor! In a bathing suit! Turns out, teachers don’t live at school—and they are just as friendly outside of the classroom. Together, Mrs. Connor and Hannah look for treasure on the beach and sha...

Emma puts her big sister skills—and her bravery—to the test when her brother has to stay in the hospital.Emma’s younger brother Jake has been getting sore throats for quite a while. When her parents take him to the doctor, their suspicions are confirmed: Jake needs to get his tonsils out. The Cupcake Club rallies around Jake, and even bakes him a special batch of cupcakes to make him feel better. Emma feels bad for him, but wants to stay as far away from hospitals ...

Bestselling author Jim Benton is back, with a brand-new spin on a favorite series! Dear Dumb Diary is a hilarious hit! Now after 12 books (each covering a month of her life), Jamie Kelly's upcoming diaries have a fresh look and a fun twist. It's Dear Dumb Diary: Year Two! The diary entries are still laugh-out-loud funny -- but this is a whole new beginning. Everything is another year dumber! As Jamie grapples with school, grades, and middle school's Big Questions, don't miss even more of h...

"A great finale to the series which I have no hesitation in recommending to anyone who'd like to explore behind the scenes life for a boy band as well as escape into a well written romance." -Elaine, Splashes into BooksEvery member of Seconds to Juliet has a girlfriend—except for Nathan Strong. Now the band's manager is leaning hard on "The Cute One" to play the role of the band's heartthrob. With the band's sales in decline, it's up to Nathan to keep the fans' fan...

Molly Moccasins is a new kind of book series encouraging all young adventurers to read, play, think, investigate and imagine in their everyday lives while supporting early learning and literacy development. Within each story, Mollys toes tingle in her special moccasins inspiring adventure and reminding her that, a curious mind is never bored.In this story, Molly and her grandmother look up to the clouds to get ideas for a new painting. It turns out they discover that inspiration can come fr...

Finding a special place where you can be at peace is difficult—but holding onto it is even harderThe last three years of Robin Williams's life have been very difficult. She's had to move with her large, poor family multiple times as her father seeks jobs as a migrant worker. Now, her father has a new job at the McCurdy Ranch and Robin often wanders off in order to cope with the constant change and difficulty surrounding her.Near the McCurdy Ranch is the Palm...