Introducing Mudpuppy's new Board Book: ""Basquiat Colors"".  Immerse your child in the dynamic world of colors through the iconic artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat in this engaging and educational board book. With the inclusion of translations in English, French, and Spanish for each color, this book offers a multicultural journey through language, inviting children to expand their horizons while learning about colors. From ""rouge"" to ""rojo"" to ""red,"" each translation fosters curiosity and appreciation for diversity.

PERFECT FOR GIFTING – Crafted from sturdy board pages, this book is designed to withstand the enthusiastic handling of little hands. The large, colorful illustrations and clear text make it perfect for early learners to engage independently or enjoy with a caregiver. Whether it's storytime at home, a multicultural learning experience in the classroom, or a gift for an art-loving child, "Basquiat Colors" is sure to inspire creativity, curiosity, and cultural appreciation.    

EDUCATIONAL –  The inclusion of translations in English, French, and Spanish introduces children to basic vocabulary in multiple languages, fostering early language skills. Introducing children to the artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat also encourages appreciation for contemporary art and diverse artistic styles.  Engaging with colorful illustrations and learning new words in different languages provides a multisensory learning experience, stimulating cognitive development.  
 
FAMILY BONDING –  The Basquiat Colors Board Book is a wonderful family bonding activity because it engages children and parents alike, promotes literacy and color appreciation, creates lasting memories, encourages creativity, and fosters a sense of togetherness and joy. Children associate the joy of reading with the warmth and comfort of spending time with their parents, strengthening the parent-child bond. Sharing the experience of reading will become a cherished family memory!

MUDPUPPY - For over 25 years, Mudpuppy has created quality non-digital puzzles, games and toys for children and families that facilitate creative play and imaginative thinking. One of our core design principles is to engage kids and promote learning without the use of digital screens or technology. Mudpuppy is committed to designing and producing eco-friendly products that have a minimal carbon footprint. All Mudpuppy products adhere to CPSIA, ASTM, and CE Safety Regulations

PRE-ORDER. On Sale Date: March 11, 2025

From “Egg” to Z—crack open a global culinary adventure for babies and toddlers!

This adorable, plate-shaped alphabet board book from the author of Noodles, Please! introduces your youngest reader to the alphabet in a delightful and tasty journey across 20 different countries and cultures.

Eat the alphabet as you discover 26 egg-based dishes from countries around the world. From Nadan Mutta to Tunisian Shakshouka, this food board book will have young foodies and their grown-ups wowed by all the amazing ways you can use a simple egg.

• As you read, look for the name of each dish in both English and the native language of the country it comes from.

• This giftable die-cut alphabet book is shaped to mimic a dinner plate on each page.

• Vibrant illustrations of 20 different egg dishes from North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, India, Australia, and the Middle East

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of frittata or a tiny emerging foodie, this children’s board book will have you screaming for more Eggs, Please!

The Afro Unicorns know they need to BELIEVE in themselves in order to SUCCEED! But when Unique and Divine enroll at a new school called Afronia Academy and meet an artsy student named Dreama, their confidence will be put to the test— that is, if their teachers don't do it first. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel celebrates joy, beauty, and of course, unicorns!

Divine and Unique are attending a new magical school called Afronia Academy. It’s a very hard school to get into, and Superior Majestic reminds them that they were chosen to attend because they are kind, fair, smart, and believe in themselves. There, the Afro Unicorns meet a student named Dreama. Dreama seems like she's always distracted, but why? Unique and Divine have got to find out!

This full-color graphic novel is great for young readers beginning their graphic novel journey and graphic novel enthusiasts alike. It also features a Dyslexia-friendly font. Dreama uses a few words in Spanish, with a pronunciation guide and Spanish language glossary in the back to help kids navigate new text. Dreama is bilingual, and readers will enjoy learning phrases with her.

When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favorite emoji—the unicorn!—was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of color to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are.

"The brand, created by author Showers, has a cultural resonance that cannot be understated, and young readers will see important aspects of Black beauty and empowerment reflected in the characterization and storytelling of the Afro Unicorns. . . this appealing unicorn book has a significant underpinning of inclusivity." - School Library Journal for Afro Unicorn: The Land of Afronia (vol. 1)

PRE-ORDER.  ON SALE DATE: March 4, 2025

In this colorful bilingual Spanish and English board book from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award–winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, join Coco Rocho as he celebrates his mother and their adventures together in the World of ¡Vamos!

Adventures with mom are always fun, especially when they're in both English and Spanish!

In this bilingual board book, young readers are introduced to Spanish vocabulary through the love between mother and child.

¡Te quiero, Mama! Join Coco Rocho and all his companions in this sweet celebration of mothers everywhere!

Count to twelve with the zodiac animals as they get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year! Sweet, colorful illustrations introduce each of the zodiac animals as they bring special items to the celebration.

Count to twelve with the zodiac animals as they get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year!Sweet, colorful illustrations introduce each of the zodiac animals as they bring special items to the celebration.

Xīn Nian Ku i L !Happy Chinese New Year!

The zodiac animals are ready to celebrate Chinese New Year with traditions and a big feast! Little ones can count to twelve as each animal prepares for the holiday-

Rat cleaned away the bad luck in one big sweep!
Ox shopped for two new outfits.
Tiger brought three kinds of flowers.

The simple text and vibrant illustrations in this book make it easy for little ones to follow along as the animals' preparations lead up to a tasty feast followed by a party with music and dancing!

The pages also feature the Chinese characters that correspond to each number highlighted on the page.Children will learn to recognize the characters as they read the book again and again, and the pronunciation guide will help them say the words out loud.

In the back of the book, each of the Chinese New Year traditions mentioned in the story is explained in further detail-from the customs of cleaning the house and wearing new clothes to hanging lanterns and making dumplings.

This visually stunning board book has red and gold foil on the cover and is the perfect way to introduce little ones to Chinese New Year and its traditions.

Introduce little ones to the faith-affirming virtue of love with this accessible and engaging board book for children ages birth to three.

Even the youngest children recognize that love makes them feel safe and happy. With this sweet and engaging board book, little ones will begin to understand how they can show love too. "Baby Love" knows God and her friends and family love her, and she wants to share that love with others. She uses kind words, gives warm hugs, and watches over her baby brother. She knows love is saying and doing.

The Baby Virtues series introduces babies and toddlers to the fundamentals of Christian faith and biblical virtues. Each book in the series personifies a virtue as a lovable character and uses action-oriented language and recognizable settings to explore the importance of the virtue in an accessible manner appropriate for the youngest child.

A celebration of Black History for babies and toddlers!

We Are Black History Board Book from Mudpuppy is a wonderful introduction to the black leaders and trailblazers who have shaped our world! From the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the incredible calculations of Katherine Johnson, celebrate the achievements of Black pioneers featuring colorful illustrations by Tequitia Andrews.

* Celebratory Message – This book celebrates prominent Black individuals from the past and the present and includes information about each person featured in the book
* Bright and Bold Artwork – Bright and colorful illustrations on 22 pages will make this a happy and rewarding experience for toddlers to experience and understand inclusion.
* Perfect Size - Small 7” x 7” board book is just the size for little hands.
* Great Gift Idea – This board book makes a wonderful gift for birthdays and special occasions all year through.

In this board book by best-selling Native author Traci Sorell, discover colors, sounds, and counting from one to ten on powwow day!

This eye-catching, interactive board book is sure to keep toddlers engaged. Count one through ten as you make your way through the day of the powwow, looking for colors, family members, jingle dresses, musical instruments, and tribal citizens in this introduction to a traditional Native event.

An award-winning children's picture book adapted to be ready for little listeners in a warm and vibrant board book edition.

Explore many different feelings! From dancing with excitement to crying when sad, this book introduces feelings and the importance of sharing them.

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 as they recognize and learn how to handle feelings. From dancing with excitement to crying when sad, this book introduces feelings and the importance of sharing them.

* Perfect board book for toddlers ages 2 to 5
* Simple, accessible text about feelings and the importance of recognizing and sharing them

Little Voices 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.

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.

Having good friends—and being a good friend—is one of the most special things of all. This uplifting book empowers children to be the kind of friend they want to have.

From cheering up a friend who is sad to encouraging a friend in a race, this heartwarming book motivates children to look for the good in all people and support their friends through it all.

ABC Black History and Me presents 26 historical concepts, events, and people—from A to Z—that are important in Black American history.

From A is for Advocate to Z is for Zest, each letter of the alphabet is paired with inspirational historical concepts in this 9x9-inch board book. Along with the upbeat, rhyming text covering both well-known and more obscure topics, are colorful illustrations that promote an excitement and curiosity about Black American history. Covering trailblazers from A to Z but also chronologically, this book features a visual timeline with additional information for more in-depth learning on the people, places, and events discussed.

From Harriet Tubman and Fanny Jackson Coppin to Amanda Gorman and Ketanji Brown Jackson, ABC Black History and Me covers more than 170 years in a short board book appropriate for the little ones. This book is not only perfect for getting toddlers comfortable with their ABCs, but also for reflecting on how we are all affected by this history and how even the youngest of children will affect the future.

With age-appropriate concepts and visuals, ABC Black History and Me is a perfect discussion starter for the whole family. Even adults will find something to learn in this board book!

The ABC for Me series presents a world of possibilities from A to Z and everything in between! For all little kids with big dreams, the endearing illustrations and mindful concepts in this series pair each letter of the alphabet with words that promote big dreams, inclusion, acceptance, healthy living, and other key concepts important to emotional well-being. Other books in this series include:
 
* ABC Love (2017)
* ABC What Can She Be? (2018)
* ABC Let’s Celebrate You & Me (2021)
* ABC Bedtime (2022)

Based on the research that race, gender, justice, and other important topics should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven picture book offers clear, concrete language and compelling imagery to introduce the concept of justice. This book aims to ground the idea of justice within the responsibilities and benefits of being part of a healthy community.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

Mic check! Learn your opposites with Biggie Smalls in the Legends of Hip-Hop board book series.

In this accessible series perfectly crafted for babies (and adult fans), music producer Pen Ken and 3x Emmy Award–nominated animation director Saxton Moore introduce mini emcees to some of hip-hop’s biggest and brightest luminaries with fun facts about each rapper, organized by a teachable concept.

In this book, children will meet Biggie and learn all about opposites!

Check out other books in the series, including Legends of Hip-Hop: 2Pac and Legends of Hip-Hop: Queen Latifah.

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

Tell your littlest unicorn just how unique, divine, and magical they are with this book of affirmations! And celebrate their inner unicorn with the first board book in the Afro Unicorn line. There is no one quite like you! You are a very special unicorn. You are an Afro Unicorn! This empowering board book is the latest installment from the Afro Unicorn line of books, which features stories about Black and Brown unicorns embracing their outer beauty and inner abilities. When Afro Unicorn creator April Showers realized that her favorite emoji—the unicorn!—was only available in white, she was inspired to create a more inclusive brand for children of color to celebrate how magical, unique, and divine they truly are. Don’t miss the other books in the Afro Unicorn series— A Magical Day We Are Afro Unicorns Divine Makes a Splash You are a Unicorn

Twinkle the unicorn has a knack for finding adventure…but will she get to bed on time? This delightful title from the TEN MINUTES TO BED series is now available as a board book! Running through the forest, Twinkle is off on an exciting, new adventure. But will she get to bed on time? Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. This beautifully illustrated board book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.

A beautiful ode to all bright brown baby girls and the fifth title in the acclaimed Bright Brown Baby series -- from New York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney!

Hey, baby girl. Go change the world!

Brimming with love and affirmation, this sweet board book shows bright brown baby girls and little ones everywhere that they can do anything. With bouncing, rhythmic text from New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney and tender, charming illustrations from Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning illustrator Brian Pinkney, this inspirational ode is the perfect way to offer confidence at the earliest stage and show all little girls that they can change the world!

This board book is part of the Bright Brown Baby publishing program, a celebration of Black and brown joy, babies, and families. And if you're looking for a gift-able picture book, be sure to also check out the beautiful picture book treasury, Bright Brown Baby, to read "Hey, Baby Girl!" alongside four more poems. Just-right for new and expectant parents, baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and more! This is a perfect addition to every child's growing Bright Brown Baby bookshelf!

An alphabet board book inspired by the bestselling HAIR LOVE, from the original award–winning author and illustrator duo—and perfect for baby gift baskets.

A is for Afro, N is for Natural, and W is for Waves. Letter by letter, follow Zuri and her father in their joy-filled journey through the kinks and curls of Black hair. 

This 7x7 board book is perfect as a baby gift, for existing fans of HAIR LOVE, young readers embracing their natural hair, and toddlers learning their ABCs!

Discover your ABCs through the fun world of fruits! With simple text and colorful illustrations, this is a perfect for book for teaching little readers early learning concepts for early development and sustained imaginations.

Introduce your little readers to their ABCs through the tasty world of fruits! Simple text and colorful illustrations will keep your early learners engaged and curious to discover new foods and textures. This is a perfect first book for teaching little readers early learning concepts that are cornerstones for early development and sustained imaginations.

It is Brown Sugar Baby's first Christmas! When the three Aunties swirl in, full of love and sweetness, Baby is the center of family joy and new traditions. Award-winning Kevin Lewis does it again, writing another lyrical and relatable celebration of unconditional love. This African American family is full of warmth and celebration, and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect keepsake gift for baby's first Christmas. Grandparents will make memories with their grandchildren, too!

• Relatable, lyrical story for parents and their little girls and boys to read together on Christmas. 
• Beautiful illustrations, featuring an African American family, will keep kids engaged throughout the story.
• Sturdy board book pages are easy to grasp, great for children practicing fine motor skills.
• Poetic rhythm and rhymes encourage language patterns and development amongst toddlers.
• Glitter cover and every page throughout provide tactile learning for kids of young ages as they touch the bumpy pages. The more senses you use as you read together, the better children can concentrate on their learning experience.

Teach your baby to communicate their basic wants and needs (with words and sign language), all as they easily learn the letters of the alphabet.

Help your baby express themselves! This adorable board book teaches your little one the letters of the alphabet while also reinforcing phrases that communicate their basic needs. A is for All Done. B is for Bath. C is for cold. Beautiful illustrations are accompanied by a sign language guide to help non-verbal babies, making this the perfect gift for any family.

Make music with this hands-on introduction to the four instrument families—drums, horns, strings, and voice—in this board book series by a world-renown music educator.

What do a guitar, a harp, and a piano have in common? They are all strings! This first introduction begins with a simple explanation of what defines a string instrument. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of a variety of different stringed instruments and are encouraged to find strings of their own in the world around them. Includes a bound-in string to strum, and a visual glossary.
 
Each title in the THIS IS MUSIC series features an interactive novelty musical element that invites the reader to "play" the book!

Mic check! Learn to count with 2Pac in the Legends of Hip-Hop board book series.

Who is Tupac “2Pac” Shakur? One of the most accomplished and celebrated rappers of all time! Babies will learn where he was born, how many names he had, and about his acting career all while learning to count to twelve.

In this sizable and sturdy board book, music producer Pen Ken and three-time Emmy Award–nominated animation director Saxton Moore introduce tiny readers to some of hip-hop’s biggest and brightest luminaries with fun facts about each rapper, organized by a teachable concept.

Perfect for fans of The Story of Rap and B Is for Baller. 

A potty party’s coming through! Celebrate the milestone of potty training with this energetic board book that features a diverse group of children as they ditch their diapers and flush like big kids do.

Celebrate the small and important choices we make to grow and be brave every day with this empowering board book.

Filled with loving and meaningful life lessons, this inspiring board book shows kids that being brave doesn’t have to be grand or heroic. Whether you’re feeling sad, nervous, unsure, or left out, taking control of how you feel and being brave starts with listening to your heart.

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Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body liberation should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery to introduce the concept of BODY LIBERATION. This book serves to celebrate the uniqueness of your body and all bodies, and addresses the unfair rules and ideas that currently exist about bodies. It ends with motivational action points for making the world more fair for all!
 
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
 
These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

A celebration of Juneteenth for babies and toddlers!

Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book from Mudpuppy is a wonderful introduction to Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States on June 19th commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Colorful illustrations show various ways people celebrate the anniversary of freedom for all!

• Celebratory Message – This book introduces young children to this important commemorative holiday and opens the door to understanding that not everyone was or is free.
• Bright and Bold Artwork – Bright and colorful illustrations on 26 pages will make this a happy and rewarding experience for toddlers to experience and understand inclusion.
• Perfect Size - Small 7” x 7” board book is just the size for little hands.
• Great Gift Idea – This board book makes a wonderful gift for birthdays and special occasions all year through.