And there's a surprise in store for whoever finds the elusive Louella Mae!

    A boy and his favorite stuffed animals share their days with one another in this cozy bedtime picture book from Mem Fox.There was once a boy who loved bedtime.What could be more wonderful than sharing bedtime with beloved friends? The little boy in this gentle and fun story loves to talk to his stuffed animals each evening and share with them all the things that happened to him that day and to hear about their days, too.From bestselling author Mem Fox and award-winning illustrator Lauren Stinger, here is a celebration of imagination, play, friendship, and coziness certain to touch a chord with young children everywhere.

    Their mamas set out to look for their wayward little ones, calling them to bed with a soft lullaby. But look! The baby animals are crawling, creeping, hiding, and giggling, playfully staying just one step ahead of their loving mamas.

    STOMP STOMP STOMP. Naughty Morris." Are you daring enough to befriend this dastardly bunch of boars? Meet Wild Boars! Or maybe you better not. After all, they are dirty and smelly, bad-tempered and rude. They might try to fool you, but don't worry, you won't believe them. There's no such thing as a nice wild boar. Hmmm. This insufferable gang of boars will mess up your house and set a very bad example indeed. If you are foolish enough to fall in love with them, they will break your heart (and most of your furniture). So don't say we didn't warn you! A CHILDREN'S BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB SELECTIONA JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION

    When I Was Born revisits the adventure of discovering the world for the first time. Breathing, seeing, hearing, tasting, and touch are encountered afresh in this beautifully illustrated, poetic tale, reintroducing readers to the richness and delight of life. Children and adults alike will love award-winning illustrator Madalena Matoso's colorful and touching images, accompanied by a text that is ideal for reading aloud. “This small gem by a Portuguese duo celebrates the wonder of mere existence.” –Publishers Weekly

    At last! A book about Lincoln for K-1-- by an award-winning and bestselling author and artist team!Wise Abe Lincoln said, "No More!" to slavery,"No More!" to slavery,"No More!" to slavery,Wise Abe Lincoln said, "No More!" to slavery,Many brave days ago.This simple song, sung to the tune of "The Old Grey Mare," was adapted from an actual campaign song for Lincoln during his run for the presidency.

    The patron saint of Mexico who appeared to a poor Indian in 1531.

    An Indian girl insults the moon and is held prisoner by him until her friend reaches the sky country to rescue her.

    That shouldn’t be any problem at all! And it wouldn’t, except that the milk seeps through a crack in the floor and drips down to the workshop below onto a tray that tips and flips the switch on the grinder whose spinning wheel catches the loose end of a clothesline which gets wound around the leg of a table saw . . . and that is just the beginning of a series of chain reactions that lead from a little spill on the table to a giant boulder in the breakfast room! With each disastrous step depicted as only Arthur Geisert could, a seemingly ordinary incident spills out of control. They say you shouldn't cry over spilled milk, but what if it destroys your whole house?

    . . we both like being friends!In lilting rhyme and charming images two true-blue best friends proclaim their differences, and have fun with them too. So when one wants to play baseball and the other prefers a game of dress-up, a true pal finds she can pitch while wearing a tiara. And though one buddy favors days and the other nights-both like having pillow fights!

    We count up from one to ten as baby gets out of the bath, gets dressed, has a meal, and heads outside with mom to play. Then we count down again from ten to one as baby notices flowers and birds, splashes in puddles, plays with puppies, and gets dirty enough . . . to need another bath.The illustrations are bright and busy and filled with things to look at and count. And each spread has a number line on the side with the number of things to be counted on that page highlighted to help youngsters count up to ten and back down again to one.One Naked Baby is a perfect blend of counting book and story that children will want to hear and look at again and again.

    Learn about what pronouns are, how they relate to us, and why it's so important to get them right!"This fun, engaging, and empowering children's book is the perfect introduction to pronouns in relation to gender diversity and identity for children aged 5+. Through illustrated scenarios and explanations, it gently encourages children to learn pronoun etiquette and educates them on they/them pronouns, trans and non-binary identities, misgendering, and neo-pronouns such as xe, zir, and hir.This illustrated book also includes a dedicated section at the back for adults, which includes a pronoun table, photocopiable pronoun labels, and sample letters addressed to schools.

       The sun has set and dinner is done, but Fiona is still excited about the day and is not at all ready for bed.   So her mom helps her settle down with their nightly ritual of sending each part of her—from her toes to her nose—off to sleep. As Fiona relaxes her body, she recalls a marvelous day at the beach where feet were for stomping in the waves, legs were for running after cousins, tummy was for holding strawberries, and arms were for catching beach balls. And bit by bit, memory by memory, Fiona slips from a great day into a good night.   Barbara Bottner and Maggie Smith create an action-packed day to remember and provide parents with a wonderful technique for helping their own busy little ones drift peacefully off to sleep.

    With distinctive artwork, it is ideal for reading aloud or as an early reader with a funny, surprise ending.

    Over fifteen intricate pop-ups accompany Kyle Olmon's fascinating text, which guides readers through the different aspects of life in a medieval castle. Readers will learn about knighting ceremonies, battles, and feasts. The true majesty of castles is fully realized when this book is opened to reveal a stunning 3-dimensional medieval world. Illustrations by Tracy Sabin