• Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You

    Sonia Sotomayor, Rafael LĂłpez

    Hardcover (Philomel Books, Sept. 3, 2019)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.A #1 New York Times bestseller!Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award!Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique.Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges--and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same: When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask.Praise for Just Ask:* "Addressing topics too often ignored, this picture book presents information in a direct and wonderfully child-friendly way." --Booklist, *STARRED REVIEW*"An affirmative, delightfully diverse overview of disabilities." --Kirkus Reviews"A hopeful and sunny exploration of the many things that make us unique [with] dynamic and vibrant illustrations [that] emphasize each character’s unique abilities. . . . A thoughtful and empathetic story of inclusion." --SLJ
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  • Peppa Pig: Peppa's Magical Unicorn

    Cala Spinner, Eone

    Paperback (Scholastic Inc., Dec. 26, 2019)
    Peppa and Suzy dream up a sparkly unicorn in this amazing 8x8 with a glitter cover!When Suzy comes over to Peppa's house to play, they have a lot of fun with Peppa's new toy horse, Horsey Twinkle Toes. But what they really want to play with is a wonderful, magical, colorful UNICORN! Can Daddy Pig make their dreams come true?Peppa's Magical Unicorn is a lovely picture book that all unicorn fans will adore. And with a very sparkly front cover, it's the perfect gift for every little reader.
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  • Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings

    Shel Silverstein

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Feb. 18, 2014)
    Shel Silverstein, the New York Times bestselling author of The Giving Tree, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and Every Thing On It, has created a poetry collection that is outrageously funny and deeply profound. Come in . . . for where the sidewalk ends, Shel Silverstein's world begins. You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist.Shel Silverstein's masterful collection of poems and drawings stretches the bounds of imagination and will be cherished by readers of all ages. This is a collection that belongs on everyone's bookshelf. Makes a great gift for special occasions such as holidays, birthdays, and graduation.And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns, the new book by Shel Silverstein!
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  • First Day Jitters

    Julie Danneberg, Judy Love

    Paperback (Charlesbridge, Feb. 1, 2000)
    Everyone knows that sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach just before diving into a new situation. Sarah Jane Hartwell is scared and doesn't want to start over at a new school. She doesn't know anybody, and nobody knows her. It will be awful. She just knows it. With much prodding from Mr. Hartwell, Sarah Jane reluctantly pulls herself together and goes to school. She is quickly befriended by Mrs. Burton, who helps smooth her jittery transition. This charming and familiar story will delight readers with its surprise ending.Fun, energetic illustrations brighten page after page with the busy antics surrounding Sarah Jane. FIRST DAY JITTERS is an enchanting story that is sure to be treasured by anyone who has ever anticipated a first day of school.
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  • No More Naps!: A Story for When You're Wide-Awake and Definitely NOT Tired

    Chris Grabenstein

    Hardcover (Random House Books for Young Readers, Feb. 4, 2020)
    Imagine if you could steal your toddler's nap? This picture book debut from a #1 New York Times bestselling author turns the universal dilemma of getting kids to sleep upside down!It's time for a nap but, just like stubborn toddlers everywhere, Annalise Devin McFleece won't have anything to do with bedtime. Dad tries to encourage sleepiness by pushing her around the park in her stroller. Along the way, they pass a man sitting on a bench, dog walkers walking dogs, a boy on a skateboard, kids playing ball, a girl practicing her juggling, and others. Each of them thinks that taking a nap is a great idea and if Annalise Devin McFleece doesn't want hers, they'll happy take it. And one by one, everyone falls asleep...except Annalise Devin McFleece. But when she's finally ready for her nap, all the naps are taken! Is there anyone who has an extra nap to spare?With every turn of the page, the busy city scene becomes more and more quiet...except for Annalise Devin McFleece.Will she ever take a nap?
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  • The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

    Linda D. Williams, Megan Lloyd

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 23, 2019)
    “A splendiferous Halloween story.” —The Horn Book“A great purchase for Halloween or any time of year.” —School Library Journal (starred review)Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap. And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains and classic art, this timeless Halloween story is perfect for reading aloud.A classic and fun Halloween story that neither you nor the kids in your life will be able to resist, whether curled up at home or in a classroom or library setting.
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  • The Box Turtle

    Vanessa Roeder

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Feb. 11, 2020)
    An irresistibly cute story about finding the confidence to be yourself, starring a turtle in search of the perfect shell.Terrance the turtle was born without a shell, so he uses a cardboard box instead. Terrance loves his box. It keeps him dry on soggy days, safe from snooping strangers, and is big enough to cozy up with a friend. But when another turtle points out that Terrance's shell is, well, weird, he begins to wonder whether there might be a better shell out there...Eventually, and through much trial and error, Terrance learns that there's nothing wrong with being different--especially when it comes to being yourself.
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  • Scholastic First Little Readers Parent Pack: Guided Reading Levels E & F

    Liza Charlesworth

    Paperback (Teaching Resources, July 1, 2018)
    Motivate your growing reader with these super-engaging, 16-page storybooks correlated with guided reading levels E & F! Inside this little box, you’ll find 16 original titles plus a tip-filled parent guide. Each book features simple text, decodable words, strong picture cues, and one to five lines of text per page to promote reading confidence and success. For use with Grades K-2.
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  • Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!

    Don Freeman, Lisa McCue

    Paperback (Grosset & Dunlap, Aug. 1, 2001)
    Halloween is almost here, and Corduroy can't wait! He is going to have a party. He and his friends will carve a jack-o'-lantern, bob for apples, and go trick-or-treating! But there is one problem-Corduroy needs to choose a costume. What will he wear?
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  • I Am Enough

    Grace Byers, Keturah A. Bobo

    Hardcover (Balzer + Bray, March 6, 2018)
    A #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.Plus don't miss I Believe I Can—the next beautiful picture celebrating self-esteem from Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo!
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  • Little Blue Truck Leads the Way board book

    Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, July 7, 2015)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Zooom! Wooeeee . . . ! "Make way!"The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars, taxis, vans, a street sweeper, and even the mayor’s limousine. With everyone pushing to be first, soon there’s a giant traffic jam! But even a wrangle-tangle is no match for Little Blue Truck, who comes to the rescue in true Blue style. Brimming with bright colors, sounds, and city energy, this adventure makes working together and taking turns more fun than ever. Now with a free downloadable party kit!
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  • Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?

    Brianna Caplan Sayres, Christian Slade

    Board book (Random House Books for Young Readers, June 24, 2014)
    Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.Getting to dreamland has never been more fun with this board book version of the beloved construction bedtime tale.The bedtime rituals of these little diggers and dump trucks will be quite familar to kids saying goodnight. Young readers will surely identify with little fire engines, tractors, and monster trucks as they ask for one more story while their mommy trucks tuck them in, and their daddy trucks sing a goodnight song. Children who can't get enough of trucks and other vehicles will love Brianna Caplan Sayres things-that-go...to sleep books, including companion titles Where Do Steam Trains Sleep at Night, and Where Do Jet Planes Sleep at Night?
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