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A thieving, Christmas-loving fox causes holiday madness all around town...until Santa catches him!Hello, tree. Hello, twine. Hello, wreath. Hello, ...

“Relatable characters, familiar scenarios, and gentle humor make this a remarkably satisfying read.” —Horn Book Magazine, Starred Review From the c...

The third chapter book in the award-winning Henry series, starring a sweet and sensitive child on the autism spectrum, is a story about embracing l...

A Schneider Family Book Award Winner A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book A NPR 2023 Books We Love PickA School Library Journal Best Book of 2023 A 20...

DANIEL MIYARES

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Grinch is BACK and ready to prove to the residents of Who-ville that he's changed. This heartwarming sequel is w...

Here is the dramatic coming-of-age graphic novel memoir of 12-year-old Carlos (who would grow up to become the author’s father), his life during th...

A board book based on The Cat in the Hat—perfect for introducing Dr. Seuss's most beloved characters to babies and toddlers!COMING IN 2026—A MAJOR ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER by KC's own Alastair Heim • Meet the Grinch, in this board book narrated by the mean green Christmas icon himself. This sturdy ...

I’M A VIRUS! Scary science is introduced with humor-laced facts in this new nonfiction picture book series from a prolific, award-winning childr...

The Cat in the Hat imagines driving an ice cream truck with Thing One and Thing Two as his helpers in this hilarious new Beginner Book, the follow-...

This hilarious Beginner Book featuring Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat—and the changes he'd make if elected president of the United States—is perfect fo...

The Cat is on a mission to make school FUN in this hilarious Beginner Book—a sequel to If I Had Your Vote by the Cat in the Hat!COMING IN 2026—A MA...

Busy Bus takes a field trip—and becomes a little jealous of a shiny red fire truck—in a warm-hearted sequel to It’s Your First Day of School, Busy ...

In this funny, rhyming read-aloud for very young readers, a grumpy Mr. Elephant just wants some peace and quiet—that is, until he gets it.Packed wi...

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER BEST OF THE YEAR: NPR - Booklist - School Library Journal - Chicago Public Library - Evanston Public Library - Kirkus - ...

Join Mama Cat and her playful kittens as they take inspiration from some of the world’s great masterpieces to learn the art of being a cat in autho...

A girl who doesn't fit in befriends a blind horse who also struggles to find his place in the herd. A beautiful picture book that helps readers cel...

Trees are beautiful, useful, and important! Join a little girl in this Step 1 Comic Reader as she shares the many wonderful things about trees and ...

When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride. They are reassured when he nobly saves the day in imaginary-play sessions a...

When Baby Billy is born with a mustache, his family takes it in stride. They are reassured when he nobly saves the day in imaginary-play sessions a...

When Baby Javier comes for a playdate, Baby Billy, a.k.a. Mustache Baby, feels the need to show him a thing or two, seeing how Javier’s new to town...

In this hilarious sequel to the storytime favorite and hit board book Mustache Baby, a play date goes awry when Baby Billy and his mustache come fa...