Children’s Corner

Children's Events

Beautiful Bean Art!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade), Family / Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tonight, you will flex your creative muscles by creating art using glue and a variety of dried beans. All QPL programs are free and open to the public, but supplies are limited; reservations are requested. 

Playdate at the Library

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Playtime
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Playtime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a playdate at the library! Play stations will be set up for your child(ren) to play with you and other children and their caregivers.

Monday Funday: Process Art

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children, Birth - Preschool
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tonight, we will read a book together in the craft corner before creating a craft inspired by the book. Process art focuses on the process of creating art rather than the end result of the craft.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Birth - Preschool
Storytime
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Birth - Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time familiarizes toddlers with Library resources using music, songs, and playtime. This program is designed for children ages 16 months to 36 months, but all are welcome to attend.

Minecraft Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Quincy Public Library
Room: Children's Theatre
Age Group: Children, Tweens (9-12 or 5th-8th grade)
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at QPL’s first Minecraft Club. This unstructured program allows children to relax after school and play Minecraft with friends using the library’s Nintendo Switch Lites! Participants can bring their own devices to the program as well.

Babies & Children - two young children picking out books at the library

Welcome to our Children's Corner, a space where young minds can explore and imagine. 

Dive into a treasure trove of enchanting stories, find educational resources tailored for curious minds, and keep an eye out for upcoming events designed to spark creativity and foster a passion for learning. 

Join us in creating joyful reading experiences and nurturing the curiosity of the next generation!

Pre-K

Image for "Knuffle Bunny: a Cautionary Tale (Board Book)"

Knuffle Bunny: a Cautionary Tale (Board Book)

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents a brilliantly true-to-life tale about what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong.

Trixie, Daddy, and Knuffle Bunny take a trip to the neighborhood Laundromat. But the exciting adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny was left behind. . . .

Using a combination of muted black-and-white photographs and expressive illustrations, this stunning book won the 2005 Caldecott Honor.

For Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series:
 

  • The Pigeon
  • Elephant & Piggie
  • Unlimited Squirrels
Image for "Make Tracks: Emergency"

Make Tracks: Emergency

Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path to a different emergency.

In this interactive series with easy-to-use, durable sliders, your toddler can operate a fire engine, a police car, an ambulance, and a rescue helicopter! Perfect for helping toddlers develop hand-eye coordination, while also encouraging interaction with simple emergency--themed first words, clear diagrams, and helpful text prompts to learn through play.



The perfect book for children who love fire engines and police cars--and being in the driver's seat!



Other titles in the series include:

  • Make Tracks: Cars
  • Make Tracks: Trains
  • Make Tracks: Trucks
  • And more!



 
Image for "Can I Sit in the Middle?"

Can I Sit in the Middle?

This read-together board book is a snowballing narrative of animal chaos that culminates in story time under a blanket tent.

Everyone's on the sofa to share a book: zebra, cat, child, lion. "Wait!" says zebra, "Stork isn't here yet!" Then cat needs a cushion, hamster's missing, someone's sitting on lion's tail, fish wants to be in the middle . . . . NOW they'll be able to start--won't they?

In this fun, humorous story, the familiar chaos of piling onto the sofa with friends builds to a climactic hullabaloo until the happy ending of sharing a book in an ideal reading spot--behind the sofa under the blanket tent.

Susanne Strasser's snowballing animal stories that children love are bestsellers in multiple languages.

"A standout board book."--Youth Services Book Review

 
Image for "Hello Hello Opposites"

Hello Hello Opposites

Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Brendan Wenzel's irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello.



Say HELLO to learning fun!



Little ones will learn about opposites with the help of a heavy walrus and light butterfly, a tough rhino and gentle fawn, a loud tiger and quiet salamander, and many more delightfully different pairs!



A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book. Read the playful text. Find the opposites. Marvel at the incredible array of animals--big and small--that populate our planet. A key at the end of the book identifies each animal for those who want to learn even more.



LEARNING OPPOSITES: Delightful duos of animal friends--from big and small to short and tall--make their hellos and introduce young children to opposites.



ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Kids will enjoy discovering the dazzling variety of animals in nature, from speedy cheetahs to slow sloths and hot-weather camels to ice-cool penguins. An answer key at the back identifies the names of each animal in the book.



FUN TO READ ALOUD: Simple rhythmic text and funny, appealing pictures make a joyous read-aloud experience for parents and children.



GENTLE MESSAGING: Each entry in this series continues to celebrate the richness of animal life with a gentle underlying message of the importance of saving endangered species and caring for the environment.



BELOVED AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel is a bestselling Caldecott Honor-winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews and state awards and are family and classroom favorites.



Perfect for:

  • Fans of Brendan Wenzel
  • Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators
  • Preschool and kindergarten level readers
  • Anyone looking for early concept board books with compelling visuals or a fun, interactive family read-aloud book
  • Gift-giving for baby showers and toddler birthdays
  • Animal lovers and fans of opposites books like Crane Truck's Opposites: Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site; Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Snacks: An Opposites Book; and Flora and the Ostrich
Image for "Leo at Lunch"

Leo at Lunch

Lola’s younger brother Leo is out to lunch with Daddy and Nana G in the latest Leo Can board book adventure!

Leo can't wait to go out to an Italian meal with Daddy, Nana G, and of course, Mr. Seahorse. Leo learns table manners, sits in a special chair, and uses the fancy hand dryer in the restroom. He doesn't want the lettuce that comes with his dish, but not to worry! Daddy and Mr. Seahorse eat it instead. When lunch is done, Leo thanks their server for a wonderful meal.

A perfect day-in-the-life read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series demystifies new experiences for babies and toddlers.
Image for "Hello Hello Shapes"

Hello Hello Shapes

Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Brendan Wenzel's irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello.



Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals!



Little ones will learn their shapes with the help of a couple of polar bears, some tree frogs, and a whole host of parrots! More than forty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun.





LEARNING SHAPES: An appealing collection of wild animals--such as giraffes, polar bears, and wild cats--introduce young children to the world of shapes.



WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO ANIMALS: Kids will enjoy discovering the dazzling variety of animals in nature, from tree frogs to polar bears, parrots to chameleons. An answer key at the back identifies the names of each animal in the book.



FUN TO READ ALOUD: Simple rhythmic text and funny, appealing pictures make a joyous read-aloud experience for parents and children.



NATURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: This new series celebrates the richness of animal life with a gentle underlying message of the importance of saving endangered species and caring for the environment.



BELOVED AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel is a bestselling Caldecott Honor-winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews and state awards and are family and classroom favorites.





Perfect for:

  • Fans of Brendan Wenzel
  • Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators
  • Preschool and kindergarten level readers
  • Anyone looking for early concept board books with compelling visuals or a fun, interactive family read-aloud book
  • Gift-giving for baby showers and toddler birthdays
  • Animal lovers and fans of shape books like Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Bulldozer's Shapes; The Shapes Trilogy (Square, Circle, and Triangle); The Day the Crayons Quit; and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Image for "Run, Run, Run!"

Run, Run, Run!

Run, Run, Run! is a fun, fun, fun board book for on-the-go toddlers!



It's time to run a race like no other! Finish line? Winning? None of that matters here. Exploring is the goal! In this colorful board book by bestselling author-illustrator Taro Gomi, follow the racer as he runs far past the finish line and through fields, a farm, a forest, and more. Toddlers will delight in turning the pages to find out where he will run, run, run to next!



Ideal for fans of Taro Gomi and his popular children's books, including the classic Everyone Poops, My Friends, Little Truck, and Little Chicks, this board book combines irresistibly expressive artwork and energetic text to create a read-along story parents and kids will not walk but run to read again and again.



PERFECT FOR ACTIVE TODDLERS: Not only do toddlers love to run--they love to run everywhere! This spirited board book gives little ones a glimpse of what it's like to run in cities, farms, forests, and more, letting them live out their dreams of running free with the whole world at their feet. It's the ultimate board book adventure!



CELEBRATES THE POWER OF IMAGINATION: It's a toddler's dream come true: running (and running) everywhere! The youngest readers will delight in exploring a variety of scenes and reveling in the little racer's ideal race.



A GREAT GIFT: This colorful, detail-rich board book is the perfect present for young ones just starting to walk and run. Not only will it inspire them, but it will help to redefine what winning means when experience is the goal! Great for baby shower, new baby, or child's birthday gift giving.



Perfect for:

  • Fans of Taro Gomi and Everyone Poops
  • Gift-givers seeking a sweet and engaging board book
  • Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and storytime leaders who love sharing fun stories and vibrant art with babies and toddlers
  • Runners and joggers who want to share their outdoor hobby with the kids in their lives
Image for "Let's Be Brave"

Let's Be Brave

Explore different ways to be brave! From chasing your dreams to standing up for yourself, this inspiring book empowers children to look within to find courage and confidence.

Each one of us has the power to be exactly who we want to be. This inspiring board book empowers children to look within themselves to find the courage and confidence to be who they are meant to be. From chasing a dream to standing up for themselves, young readers learn that there are many ways to be brave.

 

  • Diverse and inclusive cast of characters


 

  • Simple and accessible, with a strong message


 

  • A book to introduce little ones to the special gifts of friendship and bravery


The Little Voices series are board books designed to inspire and empower the youngest of readers. Each book features diverse characters and helps to develop a child’s social emotional skills, as well as build confidence and courage.
Image for "Play with Me"

Play with Me

Take part in a picnic playdate with this collaborative board book of small learnings and tender moments.

This board book series invites young readers to take part in a playdate activity of their choice, thereby empowering them with autonomy and validation. The picnic playdate models balanced and shared play, creating a positive experience that will provide readers with a reference for what caring and considered friendship looks like. Many toddlers and preschoolers consistently ask for someone to play with them, and this book provides just that for the quieter moments of the day. Simple language and gentle questions will help children develop their social skills by practicing conversations, all while engaging them in fun and familiar topics.
Image for "Color Gallery"

Color Gallery

Introduce children to colors and art styles with this fun, quirky board book that includes peek-through gatefolds and questions to encourage active reading.

Children are invited into the world of art and color in this bright, quirky board book! Colors as well as basic art styles, such as mosaics, portraits, sculptures, landscapes, and more, are introduced with the help of adorable animal friends. Questions for the reader on each spread encourage active reading, while a summary page of art styles at the end of the book allows for review and recall.

 

  • AUDIENCE: Children ages 2-5


 

  • PERFECT FOR: Introducing colors and six art styles in an engaging, child-friendly way


 

  • FUN AND EDUCATIONAL: Packed with fun facts, simple text, questions for the readers, and shaped, peek-through gatefolds to open
Image for "My First Trucks and Diggers"

My First Trucks and Diggers

This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about busy trucks!

Introducing My First Trucks and Diggers, a busy board book with tabs to get toddlers aged 0-3 thinking, talking, and learning new words.

This interactive book is packed with colorful pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones thinking and talking. There are entertaining questions and challenges that encourage play, such as counting the yellow diggers, matching the workers to their trucks, and making honk-honk noises!

This truck board book offers: 

- 13 picture tabs of different trucks, builders, and diggers with corresponding word labels.
- A sturdy and chunky board book with safe rounded tabs, thoroughly tested for babies and toddlers.
- Easy-to-read text with names and descriptions to encourage language development.

This board book encourages early learning and helps your child develop early speaking, listening, and observation skills. The strong board pages are made especially for young children, and the chunky tabs are easy to grab to help with early motor control. Young children will be able to quickly recognize the picture on the tab which will take them straight to the page with their favorite trucks. 
At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?

There's so much more to explore and love with DK's My First series. With over 15 titles in the series, your child can discover new topics, people and places to keep them entertained time and time again. Discover all the colors of the rainbow with My First Colours, meet playful puppies and cuddly kittens with My First Animals, and have a fabulous time on the farm with My First Farm.
Image for "Knock Knock"

Knock Knock

The googly-eyed animals Rob Hodgson's first illustrated book of knock-knock jokes will have kids seeing double the fun!



Get giggling with your little one as they tell you their very first jokes! Knock Knock on the door and wait to be asked "Who's there?" before turning the page to discover a different googly-eyed animal with a funny punchline.



This easy-to-follow format is a lovely introduction to the world of comedy for little jokesters, and you're sure to be laughing along with them!



On the final page, be ready for a dino-size surprise that's sure to have you roaring with laughter!
Image for "Hello Hello Colors"

Hello Hello Colors

Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Brendan Wenzel's irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello.



Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals!



Little ones will learn their colors with the help of a zebra, a swordfish, a sloth, and . . . an axolotl? More than sixty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun.







COLOR LEARNING: A rainbow of animal friends, from familiar everyday animals like house cats to rare and endangered animals like seahorses, make their hellos and introduce young children to colors at the same time.



WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO ANIMALS: Kids will enjoy discovering the dazzling variety of animals in nature, from baboons to swordfish, poison dart frogs to red pandas. An answer key at the back identifies the names of each animal in the book.



FUN TO READ ALOUD: Simple rhythmic text and funny, appealing pictures make a joyous read-aloud experience for parents and children.



NATURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: This new series celebrates the richness of animal life with a gentle underlying message of the importance of saving endangered species and caring for the environment.



BELOVED AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel is a bestselling Caldecott Honor-winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews and state awards and are family and classroom favorites.



Perfect for:

  • Fans of Brendan Wenzel
  • Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators
  • Preschool and kindergarten-level readers
  • Anyone looking for early concept board books with compelling visuals or a fun, interactive family read-aloud book
  • Gift-giving for baby showers and toddler birthdays
  • Animal lovers and fans of color books like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; The Day the Crayons Quit; Blue Hat, Green Hat; and Press Here
View All

1st Grade

Image for "Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers"

Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers



 

Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.

When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can't fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn't need wind to fly Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author's note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight.

Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.
Image for "Ahoy!"

Ahoy!

Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure…all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator.

A HORN BOOK AND BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Raise the mainsail! 
Batten the hatches! 
It's time to set sail…on the couch!

There's a storm coming, and a child is ready to captain the ship. "Make haste and climb aboard," they call out to their parent, "before you're swept out to sea!" 

Sea? What sea? The parent is only trying to vacuum the rug. But the child is adamant. It's not a rug--it's the ocean. And that broom? It's the ship's mast. Soon enough, child and parent are both off on an imaginary nautical adventure!

Here is a thoroughly engaging, hilarious picture book that celebrates the joys of playing make-believe--and hanging out with a parent!
Image for "Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!"

Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!



 

A NEW YORK TIMES AND INDIE BESTSELLER!

I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream!

The Just Chillin' ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friends need his help.

Will Pete take a little time out of his day to help his friends

Follow Pete the Cat as he learns that it's always cool to be kind.

From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series, James and Kimberly Dean, this picture book is reminiscent of Pete favorites like Magic Sunglasses and perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang.

Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!, Pete the Cat's Groovy Imagination, and Pete the Cat Plays Hide-and-Seek.
Image for "Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat!"

Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat!

A scary story spooks Pete the Cat in this Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.

When Bob tells Pete the Cat a spooky, creepy, scary story about a monster, Pete is a little scared. The monster seems to be everywhere he looks! What will help Pete overcome his fear?

Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat: Scaredy Cat! is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.



 
Image for "Pete the Cat's Wacky Taco Tuesday"

Pete the Cat's Wacky Taco Tuesday



 

Pete the Cat and his family are making tacos in this storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. Includes over thirty stickers!

It's Tuesday, and Pete is hungry for delicious tacos. But the taqueria is closed! Pete has an idea--he and his family will make their own tacos, even if they don't have the typical toppings. Will a scoop of creativity and a dollop of problem-solving be the right ingredients to save Taco Tuesday

Join Pete the Cat in this story full of family, friends, and wacky tacos!
Image for "DK Super Readers Level 3 Marvel Captain America Meet Sam Wilson!"

DK Super Readers Level 3 Marvel Captain America Meet Sam Wilson!

Sam Wilson is Captain America!

Join him as he takes up the legacy of Captain America's shield and fights as the new Sentinel of Liberty against enemies of peace and justice!

Learn to read and join in the action as this brave hero and his allies save the world!

Step into this amazing world in this thrilling Level 3 DK Reader. Exciting images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz will engage young Superhero fans and help them build confidence in reading.
Image for "Aardvarks to Zebras"

Aardvarks to Zebras

Explore the enchanting world of animals in a fun, alphabetical adventure! Unveil the hidden lives of creatures big & small with humor & alliteration. A delightful storytime journey for little readers!

From Aardvarks to Zebras - An Animal Alphabet Adventure is a whimsical journey through the animal kingdom that will captivate your child's imagination. This magical trip takes young readers from A to Z, introducing them to a world of fascinating creatures and their intriguing lives.

The book is a treasure trove of playful alliteration and charming humor, making learning fun and engaging. The magic of alphabet sounds comes alive as children meet animals from all over the globe. Each page offers a new creature and a new adventure, making it a perfect read for little explorers keen on discovering the wonders of nature.

This delightful book also has a unique twist! It takes young readers on a secret tour to discover what animals do when no one is watching. From the aardvark's after-dark escapades to the zebra's zany antics, there's always a surprise waiting on the next page.

This book isn't just a fun and exciting read; it's also a wonderful learning tool. It's designed to stimulate curiosity, enhance vocabulary, and foster a love for reading. Each page is filled with vibrant illustrations that captivate young minds.

From Aardvarks to Zebras - An Animal Alphabet Adventure is more than just a children's book; it's a joyful journey into the enchanting world of animals. It sparks imagination, encourages learning, and offers endless fun. This book is a must-have for every little reader's library.

So, embark on this alphabetical adventure and let your child discover the magic of the animal kingdom. From Aardvarks to Zebras - An Animal Alphabet Adventure is a delightful, whimsical peek into the secret lives of animals that will surely captivate and enchant readers of all ages. Get ready for a journey filled with laughter, learning, and lots of animal antics!
Image for "The Squish"

The Squish



 

Meet Sandcastle.

Sandcastle's world was new and exciting until their very first...

SQUISH!

In an effort to protect themselves from ever getting squished again, Sandcastle tries to be bigger and taller and stronger! But is that enough to stop all the squishes

From Breanna Carzoo, the acclaimed creator of Lou and Greenlight, comes an uplifting picture book story that reminds us that while we can't stop all of life's squishes, we can reach out to others, reconnect with our ingrained resilience, and maybe even have some fun!
Image for "Little Seasons: Spring Seeds"

Little Seasons: Spring Seeds

A funny and informative nonfiction picture book introducing the life cycle of seeds and exploring the season of spring, including interactive back matter.

Discover how seeds spring into action! As winter warms into spring, the amazing life cycle begins—seeds root and sprout and start to grow. From tiny carrot seeds to big avocado seeds and everything in between, discover what seeds can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for younger readers. With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, as well as lots of hilarious interjections from the seeds themselves, this is an exciting start to a new nonficton picture book series exploring life cycles and the seasons.
Image for "On a Summer Night"

On a Summer Night

Step into the quiet magic of this celebration of summer nighttime and the mystery of a world lit differently by the moon.



On a summer night, the world is still. Even the crickets think it's too hot to sing. But all at once, a girl wakes. In the kitchen, the cat rolls onto its soft paws. A neighbor's small white dog yaps, a brown rabbit peeks from a hedge, and the leaves of a cherry tree begin to stir in the breeze. Readers witness and wonder: Who has woken them all? In this soothing bedtime story, the quiet of a warm summer night is brought to vivid, magical life with the soft steps of bare feet, the padding of paws, and the bright, golden light of the moon. One by one, each creature is roused and then gently returned to sleep in a lovely and lyrical exploration of wakefulness, restfulness, and the mysterious calm of the night.



PERFECT FOR BEDTIME . . . OR ANYTIME: This beautifully illustrated children's book is ideal for soothing young readers to sleep--or encouraging a contemplative break in an energetic day. The story's engagement with the wonders of nighttime will help children feel comforted by the dark and the prospect of going to sleep rather than afraid of them.



READ-ALOUD READINESS: With its lyricism and short refrains, this gentle story is just right for sharing.



CONNECTION TO NATURE: This magical book gradually reveals the moon as a character as it wakes girl, cat, dog, rabbit, tree, air, and cloud in turn--and connects them to one another through the welcoming quiet and wonder of a world gilded by moonlight.



THE POWER OF SLOWING DOWN: Picture books are often wonderful excuses to slow down and share a moment of gentleness in kids' (and parents') busy lives; this book feels like a deep breath and offers a chance to wonder and reflect.



Perfect for:

  • Kids who can't sleep on hot summer nights
  • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers seeking a sweet bedtime book
  • Librarians and storytime leaders looking for a summer read-aloud
  • Gift givers who want to share a beautiful, lyrical book with someone special
  • Readers of such classic bedtime stories for kids as Goodnight Moon and The Going to Bed Book
Image for "I Am More Than"

I Am More Than

You can be more than one thing--you can be anything!

A follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed picture book I Promise, this second slam-dunk picture book from NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they can accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves. Written in fun rhyming verse and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling artist Niña Mata, this book will help little dreamers dream BIG.

Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Am More Than is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.
Image for "Uni the Unicorn: Luck of the Unicorn"

Uni the Unicorn: Luck of the Unicorn

New York Times bestseller Uni the Unicorn believes in the power of luck—and friendship! A perfect pick for St. Patrick's Day or any day your little one needs a little good luck.

Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn!

A four leaf clover! A ladybug! A rainbow! The unicorns are seeing good luck charms everwhere, and that means the day must be full of good luck. But what's at the end of a rainbow? Uni and the little girl are curious and excited to go on an adventure with their friends to find out! 

These Uni the Unicorn paperback storybooks have a strong magical theme and a hopeful message. In Uni's beautiful world, we see Uni experiencing real-world feelings that kids can identify with and families want to read about.
View All

5th Grade

Image for "I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 (I Survived Graphic Novel #10)"

I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 (I Survived Graphic Novel #10)

A bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Dave Shephard.

 

The beast beneath the mountain is restless...

No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes -- and always goes back to sleep.

But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong -- and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a huge cloud of ash and rocks that fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape -- and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?

 

Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
Image for "Winter Turning: a Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7)"

Winter Turning: a Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7)

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!

 

Daring mission... or deadly mistake?

 

Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy, fleeing terrible crimes and possibly planning to commit more, Winter knows that they both need a second chance to make things right -- if only he can find her.

 

Winter's new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, won't let him make this dangerous journey alone. They don't seem to understand that IceWings, the most superior of all dragon tribes, can fix their own problems. When their search leads the dragonets straight into Queen Scarlet's vicious talons, Winter is grateful to have some help. But even the bravest dragons can't follow him to the Ice Kingdom, where he'll have to face the greatest threat of all: his own family.

 

The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the seventh graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.
Image for "Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1"

Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1

An instant New York Times bestseller! With more than 40 million copies sold, Erin Hunter's Warriors series has taken the world by storm and is now available in a full-color graphic novel adaptation. The first book covers the first two original novels in The Prophecies Begin: Into the Wild and Fire and Ice. A perfect introduction to the world of Warriors for any new readers and the ultimate gift for its legions of fans!

For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest. But the cats of ThunderClan are in grave danger, and sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. In the midst of this turmoil appears a house cat named Rusty--who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.

Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. This stunning new adaptation retells the original Warriors story arc as a full-color graphic novel.
Image for "The First State of Being"

The First State of Being

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL

A FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

INDIE BESTSELLER

Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Older Readers of 2024

Shelf Awareness Best Books of 2024 for Kids and Teens

BookPage Best Middle Grade of 2024

Common Sense Media Best Books of 2024

2025 Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable List

When twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, also the winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores themes of family, friendship, trust, and forgiveness. The First State of Being is for fans of Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me.

It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever--except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his sixteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.

It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Michael, however, Ridge isn't where he belongs. When Ridge reveals that he's the world's first time traveler, Michael and Gibby are stunned but curious. As Ridge immerses himself in 1999--fascinated by microwaves, basketballs, and malls--Michael discovers that his new friend has a book that outlines the events of the next twenty years, and his curiosity morphs into something else: focused determination. Michael wants--no, needs--to get his hands on that book. How else can he prepare for the future? But how far is he willing to go to get it?

A story of time travel, friendship, found family, and first loves, this thematically rich novel is distinguished by its voice, character development, setting, and exploration of the issues that resonate with middle grade readers.

Finalist for the National Book Award and Winner of the Newbery Medal.

 
Image for "Guinness World Records 2025"

Guinness World Records 2025

National Parenting Award Winner 2024

After 70 years, open the next chapter of record breaking!

Filled with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family, this year’s edition celebrates Guinness World Records’ 70th anniversary Features special US introductory chapter on American heroes from every state

- Celebrate the ICONS that shaped our world from Taylor Swift to the Tallest Man Ever. 
- 30 page bumper SPORTS section containing records from Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James 
- Dedicated section on streaming records including Instagram superstars and twitch heroes 
- Discover the next generation of record breakers... and how you can become one, with a dedicated KIDS ZONE. 
- Chart the history and ultimate limits of record breaking with poster-style FLASHBACKS – including speedy rubix cube solves, eye-watering football transfers and more. 
- Travel through 70 years of the famous book with an opening chapter filled with retro features. 
- Look out for DEAR GWR – an affectionate tribute to some of the funniest record applications that didn’t quite make the cut. 

Main Book contents 
- Platinum 
- Editor’s Letter 
- History of GWR 
- Natural World 
- Humankind 
- Recordmania 
- Explorer’s Club 
- Science & Technology 
- Arts & Entertainment 
- Sports
Image for "Pearl: A Graphic Novel"

Pearl: A Graphic Novel

With five starred reviews and numerous accolades, a beautifully crafted and captivating graphic novel from award-winning writer Sherri L. Smith and Eisner-nominated artist Christine Norrie about a Japanese-American girl who must survive years of uncertainty and questions of loyalty in Hiroshima during World War II.

 

Amy is a thirteen-year-old Japanese-American girl who lives in Hawaii. When her great-grandmother falls ill, Amy travels to visit family in Hiroshima for the first time. But this is 1941. When the Japanese navy attacks Pearl Harbor, it becomes impossible for Amy to return to Hawaii. Conscripted into translating English radio transmissions for the Japanese army, Amy struggles with questions of loyalty and fears about her family amidst rumors of internment camps in America -- even as she makes a new best friend and, over the years, Japan starts to feel something like home. Torn between two countries at war, Amy must figure out where her loyalties lie and, in the face of unthinkable tragedy, find hope in the rubble of a changed world.
Image for "Next Stop"

Next Stop

Get ready for a graphic novel road trip with more than just a few bumps in the road!

Middle schooler Pia is dealing with grief as she finds herself on the biggest adventure of her life--a bus tour stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. Inspired by a real life road trip and touching on tough topics, but filled with warmth and humor-- Next Stop is a “remarkable debut." (The Horn Book) about family, friendship, and moving on.

A BOOKPAGE AND HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 
• A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURY

Pia is a soft-spoken middle schooler whose life is turned upside down after the loss of her younger brother, followed by her parents’ decision to move to a new town. In an effort to get her mind off of the troubles at home, Pia goes on a bus tour with a family friend, stopping at weird and wacky roadside attractions. The final destination: a mysterious underground lake. The locals say it has magical powers; Pia won’t admit she believes in it, but she’s holding on to hope that the waters may hold the answer to mending her broken family.


The trip is much more than the final stop. The friendships that Pia makes along the way are just as valuable as the destination itself. Next Stop explores grief, resilience, and learning how to laugh again. Debbie Fong weaves together an incredibly strong debut filled with humor and heart, with a splash of mystery and magic.
Image for "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody"

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody

From the best-selling author of A Monster Calls, this funny, wise middle-grade series explodes every stereotype--including what it means to be a hero--in a brilliant reptilian take on surviving school.

When Principal Wombat makes monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel, and Alicia hall monitors, Zeke gives up on popularity at his new school. Brought in as part of a district blending program, the monitor lizards were mostly ignored before. Reptiles aren't bullied any more than other students, but they do stick out among zebras, ostriches, and elk. Why would Principal Wombat make them hall monitors? Alicia explains that it's because mammals are afraid of being yelled (hissed) at by reptiles. The principal's just a good general, deploying her resources. Zeke balks, until he gets on the wrong side of Pelicarnassus. More than a bully, the pelican is a famed international supervillain--at least when his mother isn't looking. Maybe the halls are a war zone, and the school needs a hero. Too bad it isn't . . . Zeke. Smart, relatable, and densely illustrated in black and white for graphic appeal, this middle-grade series debut by a revered author returns to his themes of grief, bullying, and negotiating differences--but with zeal and comic relief to spare.
Image for "Warriors: a Starless Clan #6: Star"

Warriors: a Starless Clan #6: Star

Will StarClan forsake RiverClan completely, or will the cats find their way back to the light This final book in the epic A Starless Clan arc--the eighth arc in the mega-selling Warriors series--answers readers' most burning questions about the fate of RiverClan.

Can a Clan that has turned on itself ever truly recover

The fate of all Clanhood hangs in the balance. After killing Harelight and pronouncing himself leader of RiverClan, Splashtail's thirst for power has only grown.

Soon his greed threatens the safety of not only RiverClan but all Clans. Yet Splashtail's trickery knows no bounds, and the Clans find themselves in more danger than they could have imagined. Only one thing is certain: They will have to work as one to defeat Splashtail before he tears them apart.
Image for "The Liars Society"

The Liars Society

A USA Today bestseller!

 

The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- beloved author Alyson Gerber's new series is an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets.

 

 

Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad, whom she's never met, and make real friends. But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life.

 

Every member of Jack's wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre. He's desperate to prove his worth to his influential father. But Jack has a secret of his own . . . one with the power to ruin everything.

 

When the money for their school trip to a private island--exclusive to Boston students--is stolen, Jack and Weatherby are invited to play a high-stakes game and solve the mystery of the missing money. If they win, they'll be selected to join the oldest, most powerful secret society in the world--and they'll be Boston royalty forever. If they lose . . . well, they better not lose.

 

Beloved author Alyson Gerber crafts an unforgettable mystery that asks--are some secrets and lies impossible to overcome?
Image for "The Last Kids on Earth: The Graphic Novel"

The Last Kids on Earth: The Graphic Novel

The original #1 New York Times bestselling The Last Kids on Earth is now a full-color graphic novel!

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; reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover; and the fiercest girl Jack knows, 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?
Image for "It Happened to Anna"

It Happened to Anna

This spine-tingling ghost story follows a tween girl who’s being literally haunted by loneliness until a new friendship upends her life. From the bestselling author of the Paola Santiago series!

"Absolutely haunting!"—Delilah S. Dawson, New York Times bestselling author of Mine

A BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Sadie Rivera has been haunted all her life by a vengeful ghost—a ghost that doesn’t want her to make any friends. The moment she tries? Cue exploding lightbulbs, chilling gusts of wind, and slamming doors.

Last year, Sadie got fed up. Last year, she made a best friend, Anna. So when the ghost caused an accident that killed her best friend, Sadie knew it was all her fault.

Which is why she’s not going to make any friends this year at her new school. At least until mysterious cool girl Mal shows up, and the ghost doesn’t bother her for once. But Mal wants Sadie all to herself—and she’ll do anything to make sure it stays that way.
Image for "Spirals and Stars"

Spirals and Stars

Its 1993. Beth McMaugh is eleven years old and about to start her final year of middle school. Her best friend since kindergarten is Ashlee, but Ashlee is changing. She wears surf brand clothes now, and watches teenage TV and knows all the words to all the songs by Girlfriend and Peter Andre. Beth is terrified of losing her when they get to senior school, but Ashlee assures her that grade six is going to be the best year ever.
On the first day, though, Beth enters her new homeroom to find Ashlee sitting with Kristy, Abbi and Nikki – the popular girls. The mean girls. What is Beth going to do? Ashlee cant really want to be one of them. They must have trapped her into being part of their group, through some sort of heinous bribery. Beth has to save Ashlee, but how?
Further complicating matters, there is a new kid in class – a strange, loud, smart kid from Brisbane, called Jools, who listens to Queen and is obsessed with science fiction and all things nerdy. So obsessed that, on her first day at her new school, she starts the Cooee Middle School Nerd Club and she wants Beth to be her first member – despite the fact that Beth has never even seen Star Wars! Behind all of this – behind everything – is a secret from Beths past, a secret so terrible it stays with her, every day, whispering in her ear: Wash your hands.
Behind everything is that day at the beach, when Kristy saw her in her worst moment. Is that why Ashlee doesnt want to be friends with Beth anymore? Is that why her mother doesnt want to be near her? Has Beth ruined everything? And if she has, can a nerdy girl with mismatched socks, a rebellious punk, a popular boy and a science fiction movie trilogy set it all to right?
Real Friends, by Shannon Hale, meets Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell, meets The Friendship Matchmaker, by Randa Abdel Fattah, this is a story of growing up, of friendship, of finding your tribe and unlocking your hidden talents ... plus Star Wars.
Image for "The Wrong Way Home"

The Wrong Way Home

Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life--but what if everything she's been told is a lie? This is a huge-hearted story about a girl learning to question everything—and to trust in herself.

A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • A CALIBA GOLDEN POPPY AWARD FINALIST • A KIRKUS REVIEWS AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Fern’s lived at the Ranch, an off-the-grid, sustainable community in upstate New York, since she was six. The work is hard, but Fern admires the Ranch's leader, Dr. Ben. So when Fern’s mother sneaks them away in the middle of the night and says Dr. Ben is dangerous, Fern doesn't believe it. She wants desperately to go back, but her mom just keeps driving.

Suddenly thrust into the treacherous, toxic, outside world, Fern thinks only about how to get home again. She has a plan, but it will take time. As that time goes by, though, Fern realizes there are things she will miss from this place—the library, a friend from school, the ocean—and there are things she learned at the Ranch that are just...not true.

Now Fern will have to decide. How much is she willing to give up to return to the Ranch? Should she trust Dr. Ben’s vision for her life? Or listen to the growing feeling that she can live by her own rules?
Image for "Primer: Clashing Colors"

Primer: Clashing Colors

Primer's made a splash, but does she have what it takes to be a Teen Titan?

Ashley wants nothing more than to be taken seriously as a superhero-she can't help it that things don't always go as planned! And when the Teen Titans roll into town chasing after their infamous nemesis, Deathstroke, Ashley just knows this is her chance to prove that Primer has what it takes to join the team.

The only thing is, her parents still expect her to go to school and finish her homework-typical Dad and Yuka (umm...Mom) stuff! And best friend Luke keeps acting so weird every time her Titan dream gets brought up...but Ashley has it all figured out. If only they would just see that she can do this! The new girl at her school, Violette, thinks Primer is the best-so why doesn't everyone else get it, too?

Will Ashley learn what it means to be both a team player and a trustworthy friend...all while battling her newest foe?
View All