Picture storybooks: imagination and play

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa has presents to deliver. There’s only one problem: his new boots are oh-so-squeaky! Squeeze the squishy Santa throughout the story to hear his boots squeak ‘round the world in this adorably illustrated board book.Santa's got...

Knock, knock, trick or treat! Knock on the doors and lift the flaps to see who’s hiding inside this spooky haunted house!Come with me, right down my street. Who knows what creatures we might meet? “Knock knock, trick-or-treat! Give us something good...

Join Alice for an adventure in Wonderland in this unabridged classic paired with fresh illustrations!  This unabridged, illustrated collector’s edition of Lewis Carroll’s celebrated tale brings a new generation of young readers into the magic and...

Look back with Angelina as she remembers ballerina dreams she had when she was younger in this 8x8 storybook that includes a punch-out mini-book.Angelina is cleaning up her room when she finds her old book of ballerina dreams! As she turns each page,...

In this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to share with her class at school in this unforgettable follow-up to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao.Amy loves craft time at school. But when her teacher asks...

Feel what it’s like to be a ballerina in this Angelina Ballerina touch-and-feel book with a shiny die-cut cover and five touchable ballet textures inside!Angelina Ballerina doesn’t just love ballet, she loves the satiny feel of the ribbons on her ballet...

In this fourth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry causes some serious T-R-O-U-B-L-E when he uses magic in his school spelling bee!Brewster Elementary is having a spelling bee and everyone’s excited. Everyone except Henry Heckelbeck, that is. Sure Henry...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of Heads and Dog comes a funny and interactive book featuring everyone’s favorite pets!Children will delight in this interactive introduction to an incredible assortment of pets, from guinea pigs and rabbits...

Learn colors while laughing with 5 hungry monsters!In this laugh-out-loud, colorful pop-up board book, monsters under the bed eat things like red underwear, those in the bathroom enjoy bath soap and yellow duckies, and attic monsters just love old books...

Pirouette into Angelina Ballerina’s enchanting world with this adorable board book about Angelina’s wonderful day—a day full of dancing!Today is a dancing day for Angelina!She brushes her teeth while practicing her pliés, she points her toes while she...

From the team behind Happy Heart, this rainbow-shaped board book with glitter offers a sweet take on the colors of the rainbow!Stars are yellow, and so is the sun, When it comes to me, you’re the only one!Every page of this adorable board book is...

Gender-creative Riley knows just what to wear for every occasion during a busy week with family and friends in this sweet and timely picture book from Elana K. Arnold and Linda Davick.Riley wears whatever clothes feel right each day. On Monday, Riley...

An NPR Favorite Book of 2019 A New York Times Best Children’s Book of 2019 An NYPL Best Book of 2019 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019 A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of 2019 A BookPage Best Picture Book of 2019 A Horn Book Fanfare...

Celebrate 40 years of Grug with an exclusive hardback and soft cuddly toy in this gorgeous box setOnce the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground … and the grassy top began to change. It became Grug.   Join your favourite bush character on...

Fun and playful story by Margaret Wise Brown, best-selling author of the children's classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny.Follow the adorable tale of Little Tiger as he learns how to be truly courageous in this picture book, Be Brave, Little Tiger!...

Is there really such a thing as too much bling? Find out in this sparkly homage to imagination and creativity gone wild that’s perfect for even the youngest fashion and crafting enthusiasts!Has the rainy day got you down? Not feeling fancy in your...

Behold the armadillo, a cute and curious creature who follows his nose wherever it goes. Join him as he quietly travels the less-traveled road: he picks cranberries, stops and smells the flowers, takes a nap in the meadow, searches out the source of a...

Using illustrated cut-out screens, this book allows fans to project their favorite scenes from the Batman comics at home with a flashlight.Now fans can project their favorite scenes from the Batman comics at home using a flashlight! Read along and answer...

“Seems destined to help jump-start classroom writing assignments.” —Publishers Weekly "A good starting point for creativity in various forms.” —School Library Journal “This imaginative book is likely to inspire more Idea Jars in classrooms.”...

Uh-oh, Pookie is NOT happy in this kind-of-cranky board book from Sandra Boynton.When Pookie feels down, Pookie’s mom can always guess what’s wrong with her little one. Or can she? With Sandra Boynton’s signature charm and piggy pizzazz, this...

Meet Little Pookie—a perfect piglet series from the beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton.Discover what makes Pookie so nifty in this sweet, sort-of-counting book that’s made for cool little kids and parents alike. With Sandra Boynton’s signature charm...

Hi! I’m Daisy Dreamer and my totally true imaginary friend Posey invited me to his amazing World of Make-Believe! Oh, and this time my best friends Lily and Jasmine are coming, too!Friends are the best. I mean, I don’t know what I’d ever do without...

Available in paperback for the first time, the modern classic that introduced the beloved baby-sitting rottweiler to the world.

A boy’s small paper boat—and his large imagination—fill the pages of this wordless picture book, a modern-day classic from the creator of Pardon Me! that includes endpaper instructions for building a boat of your own.A little boy takes a boat made of...

Hi! I’m Daisy Dreamer and my totally true imaginary friend Posey invited me to his amazing world of make believe! Oh, and you’re totally invited, too!Remember me? Daisy Dreamer? Of course you do, silly! And you remember my totally true imaginary friend,...

Join Sandra Boynton’s lively prehistoric bunch as they get everyone’s tails shaking and feet stomping when they perform a Dinosaur Dance!Whether they do the Shimmy Shimmy Shake, the Quivery Quake, or just decide to Cha Cha Cha, young readers are sure to...

Poor Big Al! He just wants to make friends. And in the whole wide blue sea you can't find a nicer fish. But because Big Al is large and scary-looking, the little fish are afraid to get to know him. What can he do? He tries everything he can think of --...

Karen Katz's adorable babies play peekaboo in this delightful interactive book.Where are Baby's hands? Under the bubbles! Where are baby's eyes? Under her hat!The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.

Three earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn about colors, clothes, and getting dressed in this Sandra Boynton classic board book.This whimsical first concept book, featuring a delightful read-aloud text that showcases animals, colors, and...

Friendly monsters teach parts of the body and indulge in a silly dance in this Sandra Boynton board book classic.A trio of monsters shake and shimmy whatever they’ve got in this rhyming tale about the different parts of the body. Boynton’s whimsical and...

A hesitant hippo makes a big impact in this whimsical story about taking a chance from board book creator Sandra Boynton.Follow along as this shy hippo observes spirited animals cavort in a bog, try on new hats, and go for a jog, all while longing to...

I'm up! I'm up!It's going to be a busy day . . .What a special treat!Gyo Fujikawa has concocted a big, beautiful book that goes from morning till night, completely capturing a child's world along the way. Filled with silly jingles and fun rhymes;...

Finalist, CCBC Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award Finalist, Quebec Writers' Federation Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children's and Young Adult LiteratureSydney and his friends gather outside to play, transforming one by one to climb, leap, lumber and...

A joyful celebration of our daily companion, the sun, as it shines around the world."If I were the sun, I would sing a gentle morning song to wake my slumbering friends." So begins this fresh and colorful collaboration between author Patricia Storms and...

When a child is asked to "Please, be quiet!" they sit silent ... and their imagination sweeps them away on a breathtaking journey.Through the window, the child can hear the trees breathe and watches them sway back and forth as they begin to dance. Then...

Slim is a sweet skeleton who lives alone in a big, old house when a family with a little boy moves in. Slim and the boy become friends and agree to a trade. Slim will share his room if the boy shares his prized, blue bike. The problem? Slim has no skin!...

Cora is a precocious five-year-old who receives a pink baseball glove (the "mitt") for her birthday. She gathers a group of her friends to start a team, but it's the first time they've played the game together and they aren't quite sure what to do. Their...

A House Fit for Dreams chronicles the wild imagination of a young kid with a fresh take on the walls and home around them. A journey of big ideas that harkens to the whimsical architects and designers inside of us all.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionMeet Maddie and Mabel, two spunky sisters who navigate their relationship with humor and heart. Maddie is the big sister. Mabel is the little sister. But who is actually in charge? Mabel, who never stops...

Fannie is a young girl who loves watching the birds flying outside her Miami home by the ocean. She wants to soar and glide and fly through the sky all day like them, too. One day, a baby bird lands on her terrace and can't fly away. When Fannie rescues...

Join the young hero Phoenix as she navigates the world of Minecraft. This compilation of bestselling graphic novels for Minecrafters includes the following titles:The Quest for the Golden Apple(Book #1)Phoenix longs to see the world outside of her...

Embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship and adventure in this delightful picture book, where three inseparable friends learn the joys of trying something new.Join Pipo, Bud, and Kenny, three inseparable little chicken buddies, in an enchanting...

Age range 5+Birdy, a creative thinker, has an idea to write a book with George, her quirky sidekick, which takes the pair on a fun-filled, and surprising adventure.Birdy's Tale of a Story is a book that encourages children to write, conceptualise or...

Age range 3 to 8Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod, authors of the award-winningHow to Eat a Book, present a whimsical, thought-provoking picture book about coming face-to-face with the unknown. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written,The Door That Had Never...

When her family must move once more, Ophelia uses her imagination to make magic out of a scary situation.Giant rabbits with sharp teeth circle the old motel where they are staying. Ophelia can also hear crow-witches cackling from the trees. And when it's...

For anyone who's ever been monster-scared comes a lighthearted book about the dark. About what lives in the attic. And about discovering that monsters are-perhaps-mostly scary in your imagination. There's a monster living in the attic. Not a loud...

Age range 4 to 7Five tremendously silly and utterly timeless Munsch stories - all in one hilarious collection!This affordable treasury is a valuable resource for any shelf, full of empowering stories where kids rule and each predicament is more...