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Books published by publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers

  • The Penderwicks Paperback 4-Book Boxed Set: The Penderwicks; The Penderwicks on Gardam Street; The Penderwicks at Point Mouette; The Penderwicks in Spring

    Jeanne Birdsall

    Paperback (Knopf Books for Young Readers, Feb. 23, 2016)
    The perfect gift for any new or longtime fans of the National Book Award-winning (The Penderwicks, book 1), New York Times-bestselling series that's been compared to Little Women!The Penderwicks, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, The Penderwicks at Point Mouette, and The Penderwicks in Spring are available in this charming paperback boxed set. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, these stories are as breezy and carefree as a clear June day.“Comforting comedy in an Austen- and Alcott-like vein.” —The New York Times Book Review“Like drinking lemonade on a swing on a summer day: Perfection!” —The Washington Post “Delightful. Not since the Marches [of Little Women] have readers met more engaging girls.” —Kirkus Reviews“Adults who have been longing to find books for children that remind them of their own beloved childhood favorites, look no further. Birdsall follows in the footsteps of Elizabeth Enright, Edward Eager, and Noel Streatfeild, updating the family story yet keeping all the old-fashioned charm.” —Booklist, Starred
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  • Little Blue Truck's Christmas

    Alice Schertle, Jill McElmurry

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 23, 2014)
    It's the most wonderful time of the year! Little Blue Truck is spreading cheer by delivering Christmas trees to his animal friends. Can you help count each green tree from one to five and back again? Don’t forget to save one for Blue! Beep! Beep! With the gentle rhythm and signature illustration style that made Little Blue Truck a household name, Blue's new adventure is full of holiday warmth. Sturdy cardstock pages, a compact and child-friendly text, and flashing colored Christmas lights on the final page come together in a novelty gift book that’s sure to be the favorite treat of the season.
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  • Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History

    Vashti Harrison, Kwesi Johnson

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Nov. 19, 2019)
    Author-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this #1 New York Times bestseller. An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrated and engagingly written volume brings to life true stories of black men in history. Among these biographies, readers will find aviators and artists, politicians and pop stars, athletes and activists. The exceptional men featured include writer James Baldwin, artist Aaron Douglas, filmmaker Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, lawman Bass Reeves, civil rights leader John Lewis, dancer Alvin Ailey, and musician Prince.The legends in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History span centuries and continents, but each one has blazed a trail for generations to come.
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  • Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice

    Nikki Grimes, Laura Freeman

    Hardcover (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, Aug. 25, 2020)
    Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to defend the rights of people everywhere and be named the Democratic vice presidential candidate by Joe Biden in this moving picture book biography of Senator Kamala Harris.When Kamala Harris was young, she often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches—so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with: “Freedom!” As Kamala grew from a small girl in Oakland to a senator running for president, it was this long-fostered belief in freedom and justice for all people that shaped her into the inspiring figure she is today. From fighting for the use of a soccer field in middle school to fighting for the people of her home state in Congress, Senator Harris used her voice to speak up for what she believed in and for those who were otherwise unheard. Her dedication led to her being selected as the Democratic vice presidential nominee in the 2020 election. Told in Nikki Grimes's stunning verse and featuring gorgeous illustrations by Laura Freeman, this picture book biography brings to life a story that shows all young people that the American dream can belong to all of us if we fight for one another.
  • All by Myself

    Mercer Mayer

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, March 13, 2001)
    Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter wants to show you all the things he can do for himself in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s tying his shoes, coloring a picture, or riding his bike, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to teach children about independence!
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  • The Last Kids on Earth and the Midnight Blade

    Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate

    Hardcover (Viking Books for Young Readers, Sept. 17, 2019)
    Now a Netflix original series!The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, with over three million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidThe 5th book of the New York Times bestselling series!Surviving their first winter after the Monster Apocalypse was no easy feat, yet Jack and his buddies waste no time springing to action against some of the nastiest, most evil monsters around. When Jack discovers his Louisville Slicer has new, otherworldly powers, he's thrown into epic training to find out what kind of destruction the blade can wield. But between fighting off zombies, fleeing from strange, glowy Vine-Thingies erupting from the ground, and squeezing in a video game session or two, there's barely time left to figure out what's wrong with their buddy, Dirk, who's been acting weird any time he's around the undead. When an unexpected villain appears, can Jack and his friends save themselves--and the rest of the world--from cosmic domination?Note: most illustrations are printed in black-and-white, with the occasional gray-and-white image.
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  • The Twilight Saga White Collection

    Stephenie Meyer

    Paperback (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Dec. 4, 2012)
    This gorgeous gift set--available for a limited time only--includes paperback editions of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner with exclusive white covers, making it the perfect gift for fans of the bestselling series. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, The Twilight Saga captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires.
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  • The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions

    Anna Llenas

    Hardcover (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Sept. 4, 2018)
    The international bestseller that helps young children identify emotions and feel more in control, now available in a classic picture book format. One day, Color Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through color. As this adorable monster learns to sort and define his mixed up emotions, he gains self-awareness and peace as a result. Caregivers will enjoy sharing this concept book that taps into both socio-emotional growth and color concepts in a simple, friendly way.
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  • The Last Kids on Earth

    Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate

    Hardcover (Viking Books for Young Readers, Oct. 13, 2015)
    A Netflix Original series! The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series, with over three million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover; and Jack's crush, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it? Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect book for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in his or her own comic book or video game. And then grab the rest of the series, now a New York Times bestseller!
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  • Animal Crossing Official Sticker Book

    Courtney Carbone, Random House

    Paperback (Random House Books for Young Readers, Jan. 8, 2019)
    Make your mark as mayor, design your home, and style your characters in this Nintendo Animal Crossing full-color activity book--plus stickers!Something is always happening in the world of Animal Crossing! Build the perfect place to live, design your home, travel to see your friends, and get busy in your very own town in this full-color activity book. With tons of awesome activities and over 800 stickers, Animal Crossing fans will love their new life!
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  • How to Babysit a Grandma

    Jean Reagan, Lee Wildish

    Board book (Knopf Books for Young Readers, March 27, 2018)
    Celebrate the special bond between grandmas and grandkids this Mother's Day in this delightful New York Times-bestseller that puts the kids in charge of taking care of Grandma...if just for one day. When you babysit a grandma, if you're lucky, you'll have a sleepover at her house! And with the useful tips found in this book, you're guaranteed to become an expert grandma-sitter in no time. (Be sure to check out the sections on: How to keep a grandma busy; Things to do at the park; Possible places to sleep, and what to do once you're both tucked in for the night.) From the author-illustrator team behind the New York Times bestselling HOW TO... books comes a funny and heartwarming celebration of grandmas and grandchildren. Praise for the HOW TO . . . series: "A silly take on role reversal." --Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandma) "Laugh-out-loud funny. . ." --Kirkus Reviews (How to Raise a Mom) ". . . laugh-out-loud scenes and funny hidden details." --Kirkus Reviews (How to Babysit a Grandpa) "Touches of humor in each of the digitally rendered illustrations." --Kirkus Reviews (How to Surprise a Dad) The fun doesn't stop! Check out more HOW TO... picture books: How to Babysit a Grandpa How to Catch a Santa How to Get Your Teacher Ready How to Raise a Mom How to Surprise a Dad
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  • Llama Llama's Little Library

    Anna Dewdney

    Board book (Viking Books for Young Readers, Oct. 3, 2013)
    Wake up, hop, and zoom through the day with Llama Llama until it’s time to snuggle up and say nighty-night! For the first time, Anna Dewdney’s bestselling board books are available in an adorable boxed set. With simple rhyming text and durable pages that take little ones through morning, playtime, and bedtime, these board books are just right for reading aloud again and again!Included in this set:Llama Llama Wakey-WakeLlama Llama Nighty-NightLlama Llama Hoppity-HopLlama Llama Zippity-Zoom
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