Synopsis: A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera — brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo — speaks to every dreaming heart.Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy fields and let tadpoles swim across his hands in a creek. He slept outside and learned to say good-bye to his amiguitos each time his family moved to a new town.…

Synopsis: Marguerite is sparkling and beautiful as she dances around her fountain, but Benjamin is too shy to dance with her. Only when the villainous Randolph gets in the way does Benjamin realize how brave he really can be.

Synopsis: Old MacDonald had a farm, E-I-E-I-O, and on that farm he had some... fun and games and DRAMAS with those rascally, rowdy farm animals. E-I-E-I-O! Cluck, moo, woof and hum along to this all-time favourite song by the incomparable Topp Twins.

Synopsis: Petra just loves spring in Gimmelwald. Each season she and her family lead their prize dairy cows into the pastures to graze and each cow wears her own jingling, jangling, clanging bell. What a symphony! But when Petra's favorite cow, Effie, loses her bell the whole herd is out of harmony and refuses to move. Will Petra be able to find Effie's bell before it's too late? With charming illustrations, this whimsical story is sure to delight…

Synopsis: A heartwarming and whimsical story about the connection between humans and nature, and the magic of Christmas. Merry has always wanted to go on a grand adventure, like the great Hero Owls from her favorite stories. But she is just a little owl. Little owls don't have adventures. Then one day, Merry falls asleep in her favorite tree--and wakes up in a big, noisy city! Can a little owl on a grand adventure find her way home? Perfect for city…

Synopsis: Telling the whimsical story of an absent-minded tailor and his trusty mouse companion, this narrative highlights a fantastic children’s folk song that has been enjoyed throughout the ages. The tale follows the duo as the mouse becomes ill and the dim-witted tailor tries a harebrained method to cure him. Spectacular illustrations capture the colorful lives of these characters, making this picture book another worthy addition to its beloved series…

Synopsis: Sidman's lyrical poetry and Krommes' charming illustrations illuminate this intriguing shape found all throughout the universe. Young readers will enjoy discovering all of the different spirals in nature in this new board book edition. What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again--in rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear?With simplicity and grace, Sidman and Krommes not…

Synopsis: Cat and Dog have discovered a menagerie of wild animals trapped in their apartment block. Someone obviously needs to set them free. What could possibly go wrong? Join these two lovable and incorrigibly mischievous pets as they set off on the rescue mission of a lifetime. They'll need brains. They'll need bravery. And they'll definitely need bananas.

Synopsis: "Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not…

Synopsis: original artworkAfter Sister Spring awakes "with the first daffodil on the very last breath of frost," she colors the sunrise with a kiss, provides thunder for the hills, and invites the reader to gambol in the meadow and "dream the seeds of the morrow." A companion to Mother Winter, this poetic celebration of springtime revels in the life-affirming renewal of the season.

Synopsis: What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children's singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes!

Synopsis: A Christmas Eve tradition becomes a saga of epic proportions when young Marie Stahlbaum's beloved Nutcracker defends her against the dreaded Mouse King's army. As Marie recovers after the battle, Godfather Drosselmeier relates Nutcracker's sad tale, and the compassionate girl sees the truth behind the toy-like veneer. This unabridged edition of Hoffmann's classic, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, is artfully illustrated by Roberto Innocenti…

Synopsis: When a wee bird discovers litter is not food, can he find his own little voice and help change the world?ChokWaka loves each morning's beauty. With sweet chirps and an eager beak, the tiny desert quail chases yummy bugs and tasty leaves to eat. But when he finds plastic trash in the berry patch and doesn't know what to do, he turns to his newfound friend, the lovely Sister Moon.As his luminous companion tells him stories of her travels orbiting…

Synopsis: These shaped board books in a small trim size are the perfect way to introduce young children to the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter. Complete with original illustrations and simplified text from each tale, children will delight in sharing the adventures of these four timeless characters.

Synopsis: This seasonal story is perfect for a winter's night, in a beautifully-designed gift edition with a final pop-up spread.A wintry tale based on Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Mr. Tod. This fresh imagining takes some of the most-loved Beatrix Potter characters on a seasonal adventure through a snowy forest.In this tale of mischief and bravery, will Peter and Benjamin save the day - and manage to stay clear of the terrible Mr Tod?

Synopsis: Tong tong! The legendary Nian monster has returned at Chinese New Year. With horns, scales, and wide, wicked jaws, Nian is intent on devouring Shanghai, starting with Xingling! The old tricks to keep him away don't work on Nian anymore, but Xingling is clever. Will her quick thinking be enough to save the city from the Nian Monster?

Synopsis: In the children's picture book Earthdance, Joanne Ryder's lyrical poetry and Norman Gorbaty's colorful art invites young readers to become not just part of the earth, but Earth itself.Told from the perspective of the planet Earth, this inventive and imaginative illustrated poem takes you on a tour of the world's environments from oceans and mountains to grasslands and glaciers where you'll meet a variety of people and animals who not only call…

Synopsis: His fields are empty, so Tom Farmer is looking for all the farmyard animals. He's in for a big surprise when he finds them! What will he do to sort them out? Die-cut holes in each page hold clues to what follows, with lots of scope for imitation and expression. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and…

Synopsis: I'll trade you this for that! Whether trading marbles, baseball cards, or doll clothes, children have always enjoyed the game of trading. In this captivating book, illustrator Gabriella Geida imagines this beloved folk song as a way of trading toys between friends. Also known as "The Foolish Boy," "Wim Wim Wobble O," "I Went to London," and "Old John Braddalum," the song is most likely British in origin and was frequently recorded in the…

Synopsis: A caterpillar and a young goose become great friends, but as they grow up they undergo changes which separate them for awhile.