Imagination & Play - Kids Fiction

​Winner of the 2023 Gold Medal BookFest Award Winner of the 2023 PenCraft Award Winner of the 2023 FAPA President's Gold Award Winner of the 2022 Moonbeam Spirit Award Bronze Board Book ROAR! Dinosaurs don't wear shirts! Every parent knows the struggle of getting...

Dive into the magical sea and discover the enchanted world of Mermaids. The perfect adventure for all ages, ride with dolphins, swim with seahorses, dress up with seashells and so much more This charming board book explores all aspects of mermaid life from blowing...

My First Big Book of Coloring 2 is jumbo coloring book with almost 200 pages of coloring fun! Kids will love My First Big Book of Coloring 2, a jumbo follow-up book to the successful My First Big Book of Coloring, that's packed with...

Part of the New York Times bestselling Press Here series by Hervé Tullet! With hours of creative play, Draw Here: An Activity Book features more than 135 pages brimming with activities for young readers to see things differently. From solving a maze, matching up...

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Rocket, the canine star of Tad Hills's New York Times bestselling picture books, in this new adventure! Someone is leaving friendly notes for Rocket. . . . It must be a secret valentine! But who could it be? Join Rocket,...

Fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean will love this new story about the spunky little rascal with big ideas. The star of Dory Fantasmagory is heading to school. Her older siblings, Luke and Violet, warn her to leave her imaginary friend,...

A beautiful and engaging classic that inspires creativity and imaginationThe white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, an ice-cream cone, or just spilt milk? In this childhood classic, kids are kept guessing until the...

Meet a very Serious Goose in late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's first fun and funny picture book There is nothing silly about this goose. You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON'T EVEN TRY Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young...

The much-anticipated follow-up to the E. B. White Award-winning picture book If I Built a Car In If I Built a Car, imaginative Jack dreamed up a whimsical fantasy ride that could do just about anything. Now he's back and ready to build the...

Can you find your way out of what James Patterson calls the "coolest library in the world"? For the first time, you are invited INSIDE Mr. Lemoncello's one-of-a-kind Gameworks Factory! From the coauthor of I Funny and Max Einstein--and with 100+ weeks on the...

HO, HO, HEY There's an ELF in YOUR Christmas book Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series Do you have what it takes to make Santa's Nice List? An elf is here to test you in this...

It's Halloween, and Spot's friends, Tom Croco-dile, Steve Monkey and Helen Hippo arrive at his house in their costumes. But what will Spot be? A cowboy, a Superpup, a hopping bunny or a wizard? The best part of Halloween for toddlers is dressing up,...

Based on the hit Disney Junior animated series, this reader is perfect for the Mickey Mouse fan in your life. Includes simple text and colorful illustrations! When the Funhouse Forest is in the middle of a heat wave, there's only one thing to do:...

Celebrate Halloween with Linus, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this shaped board book with holographic foil on the front cover! Linus loves one thing more than his cherished blue blanket: The Great Pumpkin! He believes that on Halloween night the...

In this charming board book adaptation of Eric Carle's popular story, Have You Seen My Cat?, little boy worries about his missing cat and travels to different places in search of his pet. The sturdy pages of this board book slide out to reveal...

All aboard! The sun is down...the Goodnight Train is leaving town!Join the many parents and caregivers who enjoy reading The Goodnight Train again and again and have responded with thousands of 5-star reviews. This is a fun and effective bedtime book that both adults...

"This book encourages kids to practice self-acceptance and embrace all kinds of play in a lighthearted and cheerful way." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW This rhyming picture book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it's okay to play with...

OH LOOK! The cutest baby DRAGON has hatched inside YOUR book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series! This infectious read-aloud invites kids to use their powers of imagination--along with some stamping, blowing, and flapping--to save their...

The feisty fairy, Twinkle, uses magic to bring her favorite book to life in this fourth Level 2 Ready-to-Read story about everyone's favorite fairy from the acclaimed author of the beloved Angelina Ballerina series The fairies at The Fairy School of Magic and Music...

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and her lovable animal friends as they try to help Matilda find her missing laugh. This fun and whimsical follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the...

Take off with the PAW Patrol's flying pup, Skye Search 7 soaring scenes for hidden characters and objects. Toddlers can search, point, match, and compare all on their own - no reading required Then, turn to the last pages of the book for even...

New York Times-bestselling team Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton invite readers to come hang out with them in their 117-Story Treehouse--the ninth book in the illustrated chapter book series filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor! Andy and Terry live in a 117-story...

When Leo opens his birthday presents, he receives an amazing gift: a pen! Inside it, Papa says, are many beautiful things. But how do you get them out? None of his friends can guess. Super-Zombo doesn't get anywhere by blowing on it, and Coco-Tembo...

"...A promising debut by Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher who does delightful childlike drawings." --USA TodayNothing ever happens to Ralph. So every day when it's time to write stories, Ralph thinks really hard. He stares at his paper. He stares at the ceiling....

This #1 New York Times bestselling picture book adventure from Paul McCartney is perfect for Father's Day or any day when you're looking to celebrate the fun that grandparents and grandkids can get up to See the compass needle spin, let the magic fun...

The magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall is perfectly captured in Ezra Jack Keat's Caldecott Medal-winning picture book. This 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition celebrates the classic beloved by generations of readers and listeners. In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his...

Whoosh! A SUPERHERO has landed in YOUR book! Get ready for another lively, interactive read-aloud in the Who's In Your Book series! Use the power of your imagination to unlock this adorable Superhero's powers. But you'd better act fast before The Scribbler ruins your...

Fairies are real, and they're all around us! Award-winning author-illustrator Phoebe Wahl offers a fanciful and beautifully illustrated peek into the hidden world of fairies, sprites, and other magical creatures. A girl searches for fairies in her backyard and the woods beyond, following little...

Color with love! Celebrate VALENTINE'S DAY with this jumbo coloring book featuring nearly 200 pages of large coloring images with bold, chunky outlines for hours of fun! Collect them all-more in the My First Big Book of Coloring series now! Kids will love My...

The hit chapter book, now in paperback! Polly Diamond and the Magic Book is the first in a delightfully funny and magical chapter book series about a girl named Polly who loves words and writing stories. When a magic book appears on Polly's doorstep...

On the brink of war, the fates of both Artimé and Quill are at stake in book six of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter." Alex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads....

From Children's Literature Legacy Award-winning author Nikki Grimes and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Zunon comes an adventurous bath time story.Night has fallen and Mom and Dad need to get their little one in the tub. To make it more fun, Mom brings a magical adventure...

The second title in a quartet of imaginative picture books in which a boy and his beloved granddad discover the wonder of the natural world A boy and his granddad are taking care of someone's cat for the day. The boy does lots of...

A baby blanket is a very special gift, but what happens when you grow up and it comes undone? Is it time to let go, or to make something new? While Cole's mama waits for his arrival, she knits him a baby blanket. After...

Dory turns learning to read into a hilarious adventure through the power of imagination--perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean! Ever since Dory met Rosabelle, a real true friend whose imagination and high spirits match her own, school has been...

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. Meet Jack: He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty...

These four favorite board books from beloved and bestselling Sandra Boynton are now available in one hilarious set! The Big Green Box is a perfect collection for terrific little kids. Includes four wildly popular books: Happy Hippo, Angry Duck But Not the Armadillo Dinosaur...

Iron Man: My Mighty Marvel First Book is an introduction to the armored Avenger for the youngest superfans--featuring art by legendary artist Bob Layton! Fly into action with Iron Man, a billionaire inventor who created a suit of armor that allows him to save...

The deliciously funny tale of a piece of bread who wants to be a dog-- perfect for fans of Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller and Everyone Loves Bacon by Kelly DiPucchio. Toasty loves dogs--so much so that he'd like to be one. He...

This guidebook is all about Eevee-one of the most popular Pok mon Discover everything you need to know about this unique and adorable character and its many Evolutions.Eevee is an amazing Pok mon. It's called the Evolution Pokemon for good reason-it has nine known...

A fussy eraser and a mischievous pencil spar in this picture book adventure.In this funny and light-hearted picture book, a fussy eraser tries to keep the pages clean by erasing the scribbles of a mischievous pencil. But before long, the eraser discovers what can...

You Are (Not) Small meets The Quiet Book in this beautiful compilation of all the little things that make up our big world. This wide, wonderful world contains many things. Some things are as big as a family of bears; some are as small...

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog. On rainy days, Jack loves nothing more than playing video games. But when...

Mickey, Minnie, and their Disney friends are busy all day long! Slide, spin, and dial to join in the fun from playtime to bedtime. The attached, brightly colored "busy box" keeps little hands engaged at story time, with dials, spinners, and sliders that encourage...

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 to...

From award-winning fantasy author Ellen Kushner comes an unforgettable adventure inspired by Jewish folklore and tradition. Sara wishes her family celebrated Christmas or at least had one of the pretty trees she sees at her friends' houses. But at her family's big Chanukah party,...

Kids will love pulling the tabs to make Rex the dinosaur chomp his teeth in this interactive, cute board book. Collect the whole Crunchy series with titles like Shark Bite! and Crocodile Snap! Rex the T-Rex is so hungry that he can eat all...

A hilarious book about best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup--a monkey and a dog with very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie! Did you ever have a friend who likes doing something that you find completely annoying? Well, Bobo and Pup-Pup both...

The classic children's story, now available in a new package! A classic piece of children's literature first published as a novel in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden is a story of transformation and renewal. Unwanted by her parents, Mary Lennox, a spoiled,...

Barnes & Noble Best Book of the YearKirkus Best Book of the YearPublishers Weekly Best Book of the Year4 STARRED REVIEWSNikki Grimes, Coretta Scott King Award winning author, and acclaimed illustrator Elizabeth Zunon's latest children's masterpiece creates an imagination-fueled and animal-filled journey to bedtime."Has...