Picture Books

A glimpse of three women dressed as mermaids leaves one boy filled with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.

While riding the subway home with his Nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train carriage. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies and making his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will Nana think about the mess he makes – and even more importantly – what will she think about how Julian sees himself?

In this call to bravery from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad, Faizah learns to overcome her fears and stand in front of the crowd in this beautiful celebration of family, fencing, and community.  

Faizah loves being part of the community at her mosque, and she loves being part of the group at her fencing lessons. When all eyes are on her, though, Faizah freezes up. Mama says bravery will come with time, but there’s a fencing tournament coming up—does Faizah have what it takes to be bold?

Love, honesty, and courage shine through every page of this empowering picture book from the bestselling, award-winning team behind The Proudest Blue and The Kindest Red.

It’s picture day and Faizah can’t wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister. Faizah’s teacher starts the day by asking her students to envision the kind of world they want, inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small. 

But when it’s time for sibling pictures, Faizah realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don’t match like her classmates do with their siblings. With help from her classmates inspired by Asiya’s hijab, Faizah finds that acts of kindness can come back to you in unexpected ways.  

From Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and fellow bestselling, award-winning creators S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly comes a heartfelt exploration of friendship, faith, and the joy of spreading kindness wherever you go.

A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.

Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

This award-winning modern classic—a must-have for every child’s home library—is an inclusive ode to kindness, empathy, gratitude, and finding joy in unexpected places, and celebrates the special bond between a curious young boy and his loving grandmother.

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don’t own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn’t he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of town? Each question is met with an encouraging answer from grandma, who helps him see the beauty—and fun—in their routine and the world around them.

This energetic ride through a bustling city highlights the wonderful perspective only grandparent and grandchild can share, and comes to life through Matt de la Peña’s vibrant text and Christian Robinson’s radiant illustrations.

How do our friends on Cuddlebug Lane celebrate Easter? By painting Easter eggs, wearing fancy, flowery hats, and eating lots of yummy springtime treats! Join the little critters of Cuddlebug Lane as they get ready for Easter in this soft and snuggly board book, featuring tactile features with every flip of the page. This delightful rhyming story is paired with cheerful illustrations and touch-and-feel textures including faux fur, fleece, and more designed to encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills. Babies and toddlers will love exploring every interactive page filled with adorable animals laughing, playing, and having fun in every scene. For more Cuddlebug fun, be sure to check out Good Morning Cuddlebug Lane, Good Night Cuddlebug Lane, and Christmas on Cuddlebug Lane. Touch and feel textures on every page! Textures include faux fur, fuzz, and more on every page. Interactive elements help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Touch and Feel books invite children to interact with the story and explore the world around them encouraging sensory exploration. Bright, bold artwork and interactive textures appear on every page of this sturdy board book with peek-through holes. Durable board pages designed to withstand traditional wear and tear from babies and toddlers.

Her Body is hers, it's for her to decide,

Like a holiday gift, it's perfect inside."

Celebrate the magic of self-love this holiday season with Her Body Can Christmas! This empowering, poetic story is a celebration of all bodies-bold, worthy, unique, and loved. Through joyful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, Her Body Can Christmas inspires young girls to embrace their strength, courage, and individuality. From twirling by the Christmas tree to baking cookies and honoring holiday traditions from around the world, this book teaches that every body is amazing and capable, just as it is.

Written for girls ages newborn to 8, Her Body Can Christmas continues the mission of the original best-seller: to help young girls love themselves and their bodies for exactly who they are, instead of learning to judge or hate what they are not. It reminds readers that their worth is not measured by their size, shape, or appearance, but by the love and joy they bring to themselves and others.

With its sing-song rhymes, captivating messages, and whimsical illustrations, Her Body Can Christmas is the perfect gift for any child. This book is sure to become a treasured part of your holiday traditions, spreading confidence, kindness, and holiday cheer for years to come.

Dr. Seuss’s classic story starring Sam-I-Am is now an interactive board book featuring twelve different sounds! Children will love pressing the buttons to make music and singing or dancing along! From the bestselling author of Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Count and rhyme while exploring the zany world and words of Dr. Seuss in this classic picture book.

From counting to opposites to Dr. Seuss’s signature silly rhymes, this book has everything a beginning reader needs! Meet the bumpy Wump and the singing Ying, and even the winking Yink who drinks pink ink. The silly rhymes and colorful cast of characters will have every child giggling from morning to night.

From near to far
from here to there,
funny things are everywhere.

Introduce children to Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully witty wordplay with this classic rhyming picture book, known as “the simplest Seuss for youngest use.” This board book edition features abridged text for the littlest reader.

HOP
POP
We like to hop.
We like to hop
on top of Pop.