Kids

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and debut picture book author Phuc Tran, this is a hilarious picture book about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships!

It's the last day at the construction site and Cranky the crane truck is feeling, well, cranky. And he doesn't want to talk about it. His friends Zippy, Wheezy, and Dump Chuck try to cheer him up. But you know what doesn't help when you're feeling cranky? A lot of talking.

But what will help?

With Phuc Tran's hilarious text and Pete Oswald's bold, expressive illustrations, this tale shows young readers how kind friends and honesty are the perfect tools for navigating strong emotions. Perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and construction vehicles.

Moose is having a Valentine's Day party, and all his friends are so excited! Everyone except Groundhog, that is. If Groundhog sees his shadow outside, he'll hide in his hole for six more weeks and miss the party! Determined to help their friend join them, Moose, Squirrel, Bunny, and Porcupine put their heads together and come up with a plan. But will it be enough to get Groundhog out to play? This heartwarming picturebook by the author of Vampirina Ballerina, with adorable illustrations by Christopher Denise, is sure to be a hit, whether readers are bursting for spring or snuggling up for six more weeks of winter.

A child makes valentines for her family and then adds a special name to her list. On Valentine's Day she receives a secret valentine in return.

From the creators of the “wonderfully evocative” (BookPage) Thankful comes a cozy picture book about a child who finds that small acts of kindness can change the world.

A child makes paper hearts to give to her teacher, to a friend, at the library, and more. As she spreads kindness around her neighborhood, she soon finds that sharing love is the best gift of all. With Samantha Cotterill’s stunning diorama illustrations, this loving story is sure to capture hearts and inspire acts of kindness.

From Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page comes an early introduction to one of young readers' favorite places: the zoo 

Going to the zoo is so exciting You might see penguins swimming underwater, snakes sunning in the reptile house, or giraffes eating leaves out of high trees. You might even see people at the zoo, ones just like you But what do those people do?

Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page introduce young readers to the people who keep zoo animals safe, healthy, and happy, even though they aren't in the wild habitats they've evolved for. From cuddling a baby kangaroo to trimming elephant toenails to playing soccer with a rhino, zookeepers work hard and do some pretty wacky things to take care of the incredible animals we see.

So, what would you do if you were in the zookeeper's shoes? Turn the page and find out

This poetic book is a resounding tribute to Tubman's strength, humility, and devotion. With proper reverence, Weatherford and Nelson do justice to the woman who, long ago, earned over and over the name Moses.

A Kids' Indie Next List pick!

When Bigfoot loses the valentines he meant to send to his fellow monsters in hiding, scouts from all over the world come together to deliver the letters.

It's lonely being a monster. But having other mythical pen pals helps. When Bigfoot loses the Valentine's Day cards he so tenderly made for his friends around the world, a troop of scouts offers to help. But they will have to get creative to find every mythical creature in time! Sarah Glenn Marsh and Ishaa Lobo team up again for a sweet Valentine's Day tale about the value of friends, both new and old.

55+ super simple recipes to build kids' confidence in the kitchen—a kids' baking book for ages 6-12

Learning to bake should be as easy and fun as enjoying the final product. Super Simple Baking for Kids gives kids a taste for kitchen independence (and delicious food!). With more than 55 simple recipes designed specifically for beginners, this baking book for kids sticks to the basics, so they can make these recipes with affordable tools and ingredients that are easy to find, and probably already in your kitchen!

They'll start by learning how to follow a recipe, how to be safe in the kitchen, and which steps a grown-up should handle. Then, pint-size chefs can try simple, delicious recipes for every meal, like Rainbow Sprinkle Whoopie Pies, Apple-Cider Doughnut Cake, and Soft Pretzels!

Make cooking with kids enjoyable for everyone:

Simple enough for kids —Dig into a variety of tasty recipes that only use 5 to 10 ingredients, so they're basic enough for kids to really get their hands dirty—and easy enough to minimize time and mess.

Keep it fun—Colorful photos, handy tips, and a clean, organized layout make this cookbook for kids easy to follow and engaging for kids and adults alike.

Kid-friendly recipes—The familiar foods in this kid cookbook will appeal to even the pickiest of palates!

Discover a baking cookbook for kids that teaches kitchen basics with delicious results! And explore even more with the companion book, Super Simple Cooking for Kids.

For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site!

As the rest of the town settles in to bed, one man, his dog, and a trusty snowplow get ready for a night's work. Follow them through slick roads and swirling drifts in this sweet, rhyming book by Deborah Bruss and New York Times bestselling illustrators Lou Fancher and Steve Johnson.

A brief biographical sketch of Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the greatest figures in the American civil rights movement.