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A Delicious Story
Author: Barney Saltzberg
“You ate the story?” says one mouse to the other in this funny, heartfelt read-aloud with pitch-perfect repartee and Barney Saltzberg’s signature take on the joys of creativity. Two mice—one…
Herbert Climbs to the Top
Author: Rilla Alexander
In the fourth miniature picture book in the Hippo Park Pals series, Herbert climbs to the top of the jungle gym and makes a heroic rescue when Teddy falls! The…
How to Draw a Happy Cat
Author: Ethan T. Berlin; Illustrated by Jimbo Matison
A “How to Draw” lesson spins hilariously out of control when Cat just won’t stay happy! This relatable madcap read-aloud is immense fun, and perfect for fans of Dragons Love…
Pepper and Me
Author: Beatrice Alemagna
From the New York Times Book Review: “The unnamed narrator scrapes her knee. ‘I cried like a baby,’ she confesses. “It was like a scary movie with you-know-what dripping down…
One Cool Duck #1
Author: Mike Petrik
What’s cool, anyway? Skateboards, pizza, arcade games—and being kind! This buoyant young graphic chapter book introduces Duck and pals, kicking off a series that makes real-life friendship issues fun. Duck…
Itty Bitty Betty Blob
Author: Constance Lombardo; Illustrated by Micah Player
Perfect for ages 4-8, with adorable art in pinks and grays, Itty Bitty Betty Blob will make even the grumpiest monsters giggle! A positive message makes it extra special: “You…
Tiny Spoon vs. Little Fork
Author: Constance Lombardo; Illustrated by Dan & Jason
Take silly seriously! A fall-off-your-high-chair funny picture book starring a spoon, a fork, and the baby they both want to feed, perfect for fans of The Bad Seed. “Time to…
A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
Author: Daniel Bernstrom; Illustrated by Brandon James Scott
Boisterous and buzzing, A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree is destined to be an instant classic . . . with delightfully funny illustrations and clever, fun-to-read text, from…
Mermaids’ Song to the Sea
Author: Dianna Hutts Astin; Illustrated by Renee Kurilla
From acclaimed poet Dianna Hutts Aston (An Egg is Quiet) and #1 NYT bestselling illustrator Renée Kurilla (Just Because by Matthew McConaughey) comes a charming book in which three adorable mermaids…
