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A charming and gorgeously illustrated Winnie-the-Pooh picture book inspired by a timeless A. A. Milne poem.

Pooh Bear, no matter how he tried 
would never win a spelling prize...
because he hasn't mastered yet 
the mysteries of the alphabet.


It's Rabbit's birthday and that means party time in the Hundred Acre Wood! With all our beloved characters in attendance, name badges are a must. But spelling can be tricky, as Booh Pear, Tiddle and Wiglet find out . . .

With a gentle rhyming story by bestselling author Jeanne Willis, inspired by A. A. Milne's classic poem 'Teddy Bear', and charming illustrations by Mark Burgess, in the style of E. H. Shepard, this authorized sequel is the perfect gift for anyone who loves Winnie-the-Pooh.

Little Chicky Nug was a little different from the other nuggets. She was small. She had a bulge where other nuggets had a dent. Worst of all, there was a little breading missing from her left side. No one was supposed to see your insides until your eating day! Will a trip to the Island of Misfit Nugs help her find her place on the plate?

A lowly French fry finds out that the ketchup bottle is empty. You CANNOT eat fries without ketchup. So, Tater Fry embarks on an adventure to secure the succulent sauce. With the help of a wise old French fry from under the car seat, he'll learn about perseverance in the face of hot sriracha spills, thieving dogs, and crushing bootheels.

The #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck meets a zippy red race car with a need for speed.

Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by--then whizzes back to stop and say hi. Sleek and low, Racer Red is made for speed and loves to go fast! When she challenges Blue to a race, Blue knows that win or lose, it's fun to try! Beep! Beep! Zooooom!

"Fish has a wish for pants. But Octopus points out that fish don't wear pants because they don't have legs! So fish thinks and changes their wish to fuzzy bunny slippers (but fish don't have feet!), a pink tutu (but fish don't do ballet!), and then rainbow hair ribbons (but fish don't have hair!). At last, Fish exclaims: "WELL, I MUST NEED A RAINCOAT! IT IS VERY WET AROUND HERE!!!" And Octopus tells them that they do not need any clothes at all. After all, Fish don't wear clothes! But Fish doesn't need clothes, they just think that clothes would make their heart happy. Octopus frets at first and reveals the insecurity underlying their seemingly cool cynicism about pants what if other fish make fun of them? But when Fish acquires their very own pair of pants and has a blast parading them around the ocean, Octopus realizes that the emotional merits of pants make up for the lack of functional merits and potential embarrassment. Octopus gets pants too (four pairs, naturally!). An imaginative and goofy tale of friendship and being true to yourself even when your choices don't fit the status quo"--

In this cozy picture book, it's time to hibernate—but our little groundhog is NOT sleepy. So she tries to stay up all winter . . . and almost misses Groundhog Day!

As snow gently blankets the land, the Groundhogs prepare for their long, snuggly hibernation. But little Tess is wide awake!

Tess's parents try everything to get her to sleep, but she knows every trick in the book. When Mommy and Daddy fall asleep without her, will Tess be able to stay up all winter? Or will she snore her way through Groundhog Day?

Join Tess in this wintery bedtime story perfect for readers who are wide awake when the rest of their world is sleepy.

When Lawrence makes a new friend, Sophia feels left out . . . and then acts out. It's a scenario that so many kids can relate to, told here with loads of laughs and charm.

Lawrence and Sophia do everything as a pair. Together, they are big and bold and fast (sort of). But then one day, another kid appears—and Lawrence is excited about new adventures with this new friend. Sophia . . . is not. And she misses Lawrence while he’s bike-riding and shipbuilding with the other boy. Well, Sophia can build something too! She doesn’t need Lawrence to be big and bold, does she?

As they did in their first book about this lovable duo, acclaimed creators Doreen Cronin and Brian Cronin share universal truths of childhood with a perfect mix of humor and warmth. Friendship triangles have never been so endearing.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A joyful and inventive read-aloud, part of the award-winning If I Built series! Join Jack and his larger-than-life imagination as he dreams up his ideal town, where everyone is welcome.

“Sunny, inclusive, and imaginary.”—Kirkus Reviews

"My town will be swanky! My town will be swell! 
My town will be prized as the best place to dwell!" 

Jack has some great ideas for improving the community he lives in. And who better to describe them to than Mayor McKay! As they walk through the park together, Jack eagerly tells the mayor his plans for improving their town.

And what a town he has dreamed up! The zoo is packed with fantastic, Jurassic, and mythical creatures, the mail is delivered by super-fast hover vans, the health clinic travels right to your door, and a parade passes through each and every week. And don't forget the robots! All of Jack's plans include the most exciting and useful serving machines. But best of all, everything is free!

Jack's over-the-top creativity and infectious enthusiasm will inspire budding young inventors. It's a story time romp that you'll want to return to again and again.

Life isn't always easy—even for a T. rex! In this sweet, funny picture book, a T. rex who is self-conscious about her big teeth and small arms learns she is perfect exactly as she is! Perfect for dinosaur lovers—with a bonus message about self-acceptance!

Rexy is nervous about starting school. Her head is BIG. Her arms are small. And her teeth are the size of bananas! Rexy wants to fit in with the other dinosaurs, but after catching a kickball in her mouth (and popping the ball!) at recess, she's MORTIFIED and ready to give up. Then a volcano erupts, sending rocks flying onto the kickball field. When another dino needs help, can Rexi's powerful jaws save the day? You bet your tyrannosaur they can!

Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—including a wise-beyond-his-size dragonfly sidekick for readers to find hidden on every page—this picture book about self-acceptance, friendship, and helping others is perfect for young dinophiles!

Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be someone else. Not even beloved characters like Santa Claus, ghosts, and leprechauns are immune! The It's Not Easy... picture book series explores the witty ways these iconic characters search for happiness, only to find it within themselves.

Also available:
It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus
It's Not Easy Being a Ghost
It's Not Easy Being a Leprechaun

Hands are powerful, amazing tools for playing . . . but hands are not for hitting our friends and family!

Wherever Laila goes, her adorable brother Reggie is always close behind. At school, church, even the bath! But on a trip to the zoo, when Laila feels too excited, impatient, overwhelmed, or reluctant to leave, her body tells her it's time to hit! How can Laila find better ways to express her emotions and be safe with her hands?

Written by Preschool Therapist Ryan Allen, this funny, helpful book, will guide children to recognize the signs that they are about to hit, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun. There are many reasons why kids hit, from boredom to excitement, impatience to frustration, this is a common experience for many toddlers. But with a Gentle Parenting approach, there are equally many ways to identify, soothe, and change behaviors.

Gentle Parenting Series
Common situations and descriptive illustrations guide kids to choose positive behaviors instead of harmful ones. All books in this useful series include helpful tips and an introduction to the basic principles of Gentle Parenting, all written by licensed Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen.