Children's Titles

This is the bark, snippets of twine,spidery rootlets, and needles of pinethat shape the nest that Wren built.In the rhyming style of The House That Jack Built, this poem about the care and specificity that Carolina wrens put into building a nest is at...

What is it we love about dogs so much? From ancient times to the present, dogs have guarded us, worked with us, marched off to war with us, and of course, just sat on the couch with us for a cuddle. Throughout the course of human history, this...

Pssst! Do you know the difference between a code and a cipher? Can you tell a St. Cyr slide from a Cardano grille? Did you know that the discovery of a substitution cipher caused Mary Queen of Scots to lose her head?Don’t look now, but packed into...

How did the rude Rhinoceros get his baggy skin? How did a ‘satiably curious Elephant change the lives of his kin evermore? First told aloud to his young daughter (“O my Best Beloved”), Rudyard Kipling’s inspired answers to these...

Written by a mammalogist at the Smithsonian, this clever preschool page-turner pairs seven tracks with information about the animals’ locomotion, asking kids to guess which animal left which tracks behind. Whose Footprint Is That? reveals the...

When young fruit bat Stellaluna is separated from her mother, she's adopted by a family of birds with very different habits in this award-winning and best-selling picture book classic.Knocked from her mother's safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna...

Margaret Wise Brown's simple, rhythmic text about the cycle of a day on a farm, where a family of animals peacefully plays and sleeps, has charmed generations of children. In the barnyard there are roosters and cows, horses and goats, and a pink piglet...

"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the...

Their teeth are brushed, their pajamas are on, and as soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed!But trouble awaits as, one by one, they fall off and bump their heads! The uproarious rhyme is brought to life...

Introducing a fresh and creative approach to kids’ activity books! The KindKids series from Better Day Books combines adorable art, deluxe packaging, and positive messages with classic puzzle activities to create an enjoyable experience that both...

Clement Clarke Moore's timeless poem about Christmas Eve is beautifully brought to life by illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger and her unique interpretation of Santa's fantastic midnight visit. The poem - originally titled "A Visit from St. Nicholas" is in large...

Can you tell a butt from a face? Discover fascinating facts about animals with this hilarious guessing game picture book!Butt or Face offers kids a delightfully cheeky challenge: examine a close-up photo of an animal, and then guess whether you're...

After a long, snowy winter on Daybreak Island, Maddie and her cat cafe crew are finally ready to embrace the spring, though life is anything but calm. With Val and Ethan's wedding taking center stage, Maddie finds herself juggling wedding plans alongside...

This charming kids' activity book invites young artists to discover their creative side with 100 easy-to-follow drawing lessons inspired by animals, plants, and the world around them. Illustrated by licensed artist and author Mandy Ford, whose kind and...

'Tis the season to bake, craft, and celebrate! This kid-approved big book of Christmas ideas was created by the editors and Test Kitchen chefs at Good Housekeeping and is filled with super fun projects, recipes and activities that will keep kids...

A festive read-aloud brimming with all the joy and excitement of Christmastime - beginning, of course, with picking out a tree!Part of the magic of the Christmas season stems from the traditions that families and friends take part in every year: hanging...

Hare (Leapus swifticus) can barely stay still for a minute. He’s the fastest on the farm. Tortoise (Slow and steadicus) can stay still for a very long time. She has occasionally been mistaken for a rock. So when they decide to have a race, Hare is...

Everyone knows that tigers are sleek, silent, and totally terrifying ... most tigers, that is. But no one is afraid of Little Tiger. He’s just too small and clumsy to frighten anyone. Determined to prove that he is terrifying, Little Tiger sets out...

Toast a marshmallow, be a tree in winter, read braille - Paul B. Janeczko and Richard Jones invite you to enjoy an assortment of poems that inform and inspire.Be they practical (how to mix a pancake or how to bird-watch) or fanciful (how to scare...

Poet Eric Ode has created a hilarious read-aloud about the town of Mossy Pockets and the birthday party the residents throw for reluctant Bigfoot. Internal rhyme gives the growing lists of people, instruments, pies, and animals a delightful momentum. The...