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Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Denos, Julia
$17.99

"A look at the incredible healing power of compassion." --Kirkus

Julia Denos lovingly illustrates a thoughtful, poetic text about protecting farm animals instead of exploiting them. Accessible to the youngest readers, this picture book gently celebrates compassion for all creatures. Perfect for fans of Becoming a Good Creature and Tiny, Perfect Things.

Where do you feel safe and seen?

When can you be yourself?

What about the animals who share our planet?

These questions are explored in this gentle celebration of what it means to care for and respect creatures of all kinds. Poetic text and gorgeous, joyful art show us how we can protect animals by honoring and advocating for their lives.

Accessible to the youngest readers, Sanctuary invites us to open our hearts wide to create a more loving and more compassionate world--for all.

Strega Nona -- 9/6

dePaola, Tomie
$18.99
Oona in the Arctic

Oona in the Arctic

DiPucchio, Kelly
$18.99

New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Raissa Figueroa are back with another gorgeous and grand tale from the big sea's littlest mischief-maker, Oona!

Oona is on a mission! A baby beluga whale has lost her way from her family and needs help getting back to her icy arctic home!

But Oona and her best friend Otto have never traveled from their warm ocean waters before. Will old ship maps and a compass be enough to lead them through the dangerous storms ahead?

Oona may be a little mermaid, but she is determined to see this big adventure through! With a bit of bravery and help from some new friends, they'll do all they can to reunite this baby whale with her pod once more.

As School Library Journal said of the first book in this series, Oona: "This title celebrates independence, self-confidence, and bravery to try the new even after defeat as Oona becomes aware of the true treasure in her personal effort."

Bert, the Bowerbird

Bert, the Bowerbird

Donaldson, Julia
$18.99
From the author of The Gruffalo comes the enchanting tale of a lovable bird seeking connection.

Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect bower, complete with a pretty purple flower, and he is hoping it will help him meet the bird of his dreams. But when Nanette comes along, she is far from impressed. Poor Bert is hurt, and he flies off to bring her presents aplenty. But will it ever be enough, and is Nanette really right for Bert? A beautifully illustrated treat of a book from the creators of The Go-Away Bird.

Readers of children's books ages 3-5 will fall in love with this captivating bird book for kids as it follows Bert's touching quest to win over his potential mate through creativity and persistence. Perfect for fans of The Baddies or other Julia Donaldson books, this delightful kindergarten-level reading book offers young readers a beautifully illustrated story that explores themes of self-worth and acceptance through the charming adventures of a determined bowerbird.

Welcome to the World

Welcome to the World

Donaldson, Julia
$18.99
From renowned creators Julia Donaldson and Helen Oxenbury, this loving picture book celebration of babies' first experiences makes "the perfect gift for new and expectant parents" (Booklist, starred review).

From the comfort of home to the adventures of the great outdoors, from spending time with family to first encounters with nature, this lyrical rhyming picture book will be relatable for all caretakers introducing their babies to the world.

Dr. Seuss's If You Think There's Nothing to Do

Dr. Seuss's If You Think There's Nothing to Do

Dr. Seuss
$9.99
Bring some Seussian silliness to your child's library with this hilarious Beginner Book! Featuring illustrations by Dr. Seuss, this rhyming easy reader answers the familiar dilemma there's nothing to do, in an unexpected way. Perfect for children ages 3-7!

You can pedal a bike.
You can paddle a boat.
You can saddle a rhino
or walk with a goat.

Get ready to giggle with this fun--and FUNNY--Beginner Book! Filled with boredom-busting suggestions like, have you ever played tic-tac-toe with your feet? How about trying to balance cats on your head? It's perfect for exercising young imaginations and inspiring creative play. Illustrated with art from beloved Dr. Seuss books--including The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and Dr. Seuss's ABC--it will nurture a love of reading and bring joy to young readers. Perfect for both beginning readers and Seuss fans, this fun-filled book is a must-have addition to any collection.

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3-7.

Hunches in Bunches

Hunches in Bunches

Dr. Seuss
$17.99
A classic Dr. Seuss story about the difficulty of making up one's mind! From the beloved author of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Lorax--this is the perfect book to inspire children to overcome indecision and gain confidence in their choices!

It's awfully awfully awful

When you can't make up your mind!
Do you want to kick a football?
Or sit there on your behind?
Do you want to go out skating?
Fly a kite? Or climb a tree?
Do you want to eat a pizza?
Take a bath? Or watch TV?

Dr. Seuss adds his signature spin to the age-old dilemma of indecisiveness in his rhyming picture-book classic Hunches in Bunches. Whether readers have a "four-way hunch," a "nowhere hunch," or an "up hunch," Dr. Seuss and his unmistakable one-of-a-kind advice will ensure that they won't get "ga-fluppted" when choosing what to do!

Now available in the same size as other classic Dr. Seuss books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Lorax!

Will It Be Okay?

Will It Be Okay?

Dragonwagon, Crescent
$18.99
Award-winning author Crescent Dragonwagon teams up with award-winning Julián Is a Mermaid illustrator Jessica Love to present a powerful updated edition of a classic picture book that asks a tough question and answers it with humanity, humor, and grace.

In this timeless picture book classic, a child asks, Will it be okay? That bee sting, that thunderstorm, those powerful feelings, losing a loved one.

Will It Be Okay? Yes--yes, it will.

"This tender tale is a balm for worried children in troubled times and a model of comfort for caregivers to offer them . . . More than OK. Much more."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

"With empathy, the creators imagine a parent with an uncanny ability to hear a child's concerns, to hold the emotions that accompany them, and to think and talk about them."--Publishers Weekly

Bella Ballerina

Bella Ballerina

Draper, Sharon M.
$18.99
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sharon M. Draper comes a debut picture book about a timid little ballerina who learns that the show must go on--and will--with a little help from her friends.

Bella loves ballet class and listens hard to the music so she can tippy-toe turn, point, and plié in perfect time. When Madame announces a recital, Bella is determined to do her best. But when she tries to stretch up to leap lightly like a cloud, she wobbles and almost topples--luckily, a friend catches her.

Now, Bella's nervous; maybe she can't do this like she thought she could. On recital day, when the curtain goes up and the dancers get in position, Bella freezes. Can she find her courage in time to take the stage?

Garden Jungle

Garden Jungle

Druvert, Hélène
$24.95

Follow Tom to the edge of his garden, where the grass turns into a lush jungle and a walk turns into an expedition! Tom, a little boy who's bored, follows a butterfly deeper than he's ever been in his backyard and discovers uncharted territory. Here, the grass becomes a jungle, the cat turns into a leopard, and the only sounds come from leaves blowing in the wind. But all too soon, it's time to go back. Tom realizes his house is just behind those shrubs . . . It's so good to be bored!

This beautiful, colorful storybook is illustrated with laser-cut silhouettes that make the garden come alive. An exciting backyard adventure, Garden Jungle will appeal to children of all ages.