When Santa Was a Baby
This hilarious board book imagines what Santa was like as a child, and the result will have you and your little ones laughing out loud.
It’s the Only Thing I Really Want
It’s the Great Depression and Nella’s family is poor. But that doesn’t keep her from wishing hard for the Christmas gift of her dreams in this joyful and uplifting story.
I Got This for You, but It’s Also for Me.
Don’t be surprised if this stunning picture book ends up displayed on your coffee table. Perfect for building vocabulary and knowledge on kids’ favorite topics, this visual reference book is total eye candy.
I Definitely Ate Too Much.
In this Christmas story, Maria tries on her mother’s diamond ring without asking, and then loses it in the food when she’s helping out in the kitchen! This funny and suspenseful tale will enrapture young readers who are eager to see if Maria will be able to achieve a Christmas miracle and fix her mistake.
Origami Cranes & Christmas Trees
In this gorgeously illustrated multicultural story, a Japanese child celebrates his very first Christmas.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
A pair of cardinals live happily in their beloved evergreen tree, until one day it is unexpectedly cut down and taken away. To the delight and amazement of readers young and old, it turns out the tree is destined to be the centerpiece of NYC’s Rockefeller Center at Christmastime.
I Have No Idea What Day It Is
Fans of Cars and Trucks and Things That Go will love this silly story about a calendar mixup that sets Santa off to deliver gifts a day early!
I Wonder if Tchaikovsky Could Do Jazz
E. T. A. Hoffman’s classic tale of The Nutcracker is captivatingly retold in 1920s Harlem during the height of the Jazz era and the Harlem Renaissance.
Add Rainbow to Your Christmas Shelf
Featuring a gay biracial couple and a gender ambiguous child, this inclusive Christmas story wonderfully conveys the joy and importance of giving.
Little People, Big Hearts.
In honor of GivingTuesday, check out these 5 outstanding books that give back. They’re the perfect reads for your budding philanthropist.
All I Want for Christmas Is You
Skip the presents, Santa. This year, all I want for Christmas is quality time with my family.
ABC, easy as 123.
Madeline Finn struggles with reading. Then she meets Bonnie the library dog, and they read together every Saturday. Their special bond is a heartwarming example of friendship and moral support, and a sweet message of encouragement to young readers everywhere.
Use Your Imagination
Imagination is a powerful learning tool, and also tremendous fun! Daydreamer Amadou and his traditional teacher are a bit at odds during a field trip to the zoo, but his vivid musings prove irresistible and end up captivating her and his classmates.
You’re a Dwarf Planet.
When Pluto learns that he’s been declassified as a planet, he’s crushed. Join him on a funny yet factual journey through the solar system as he redefines himself and figures out where he belongs.
Pizza on Repeat.
Perfect for picky eaters everywhere! Pipo eats pizza every single night. But when her mother challenges her to try new things, she awakens her palate to a world of incredible flavors.
Let’s Mix Baking Soda and Vinegar
Explore 14 colorfully illustrated scenes, and then learn about 8 different scientists who are hard at work on each site! This book is sure to inspire a love of science in every reader.
Open Your Mouth and Say ‘Ah!’
When Doctor De Soto, a mouse, agrees to treat a Fox who is suffering from a toothache, he knows his life is at risk. His clever plan will delight readers and have them on the edge of their seats.
It’s Moving Day.
Capturing the intense bond of first friendships and the raw emotion of childhood feelings, this beautiful book will provide comfort to any kiddo whose best friend is moving away.
Just Be Yourself.
This colorfully illustrated, sweetly told story is a wonderful conversation starter for talking about the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos, with a lovely message about embracing and being yourself.
I’m Almost Perfect. Really. Truly.
Most people have basic pumpkin criteria - big, round, orange. One pumpkin aces all three, except he is a stemless pumpkin, a stumpkin. Will anyone choose him for Halloween?