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  • PRE-ORDER: I Got You

    Derrick Barnes

    $18.99

    PRE-ORDER: ON SALE DATE: July 15, 2025

    A touching and joyful celebration of siblinghood, by New York Times bestselling author Derrick Barnes

    Rasheed has the best big brother in the world! Anthony has been his hero from day one, making him feel safe during storms and included in all kinds of fun activities. Thanks to Anthony, Rasheed knows all about worms, mud pies, puddles, and how to fly on a swing. And now that Rasheed is getting a little older, Anthony is teaching him how to do big-boy things, like button his own shirt, and ride a bike. And most importantly, that there will be times when Anthony needs his own space and time with his buddies. At first Rasheed feels crushed not to be included full-time with his brother, but fortunately, Anthony reassures him that even when they're not together he still loves Rasheed and nothing will ever change that. And when Momma and Daddy share the big news that soon both of them will be big brothers, Rasheed knows--thanks to Anthony--just what kind of big brother he wants to be.

  • Harlem Honey: The Adventures of a Curious Kid

    Tamron Hall, Ebony Glenn (Illustrated by)

    $19.99

    From celebrated broadcast journalist and talk show host of the Tamron Hall show, Tamron Hall, comes an endearing story about young Moses and his crew, inspired by her real-life son, as they go on an adventure around Harlem’s most iconic spots to deliver jars of honey for their neighbor and learn about the places and people that make Harlem home.

    For Moses, Harlem couldn’t be any more different from the Texas he moved away from. He can’t hear the frogs and fireflies at night, and the only friends he has are his dog, Lotus-May and his bird, JoJo. But when his friendly neighbor Laila suggests that he help her deliver jars of honey to the neighborhood, he finally gets the chance to make new friends and see the magic that echoes throughout Harlem. And as he discovers storied landmarks along the way, the place begins to feel inviting and alive.

    From Emmy Award–winning talk show host of the Tamron Hall show, Tamron Hall, comes a lively and heartening tale about one of the nation’s most iconic neighborhoods and the places and people that make a place feel like home.

  • If I Had a Unicorn (If I Had A...Series, 3)

    Gabby Dawnay

    $15.95

    From the duo behind the best-selling If I Had a Dinosaur comes this humorous and imaginative celebration of unicorns.

    Have you ever given any thought to what the perfect magical pet would be? Giants are far too big, and dragons are way too hot, but what about a unicorn? It might eat all your ice cream for breakfast, but if you get upset about that, it will feed you cotton candy! It can sprinkle star dust on grumpy siblings, carry you to soccer practice on a rainbow, and make sure you dream nothing but sweet and fluffy unicorn dreams.

    In this playful tale, a little girl finds out firsthand what it’s like to have a magical creature as a pet.

    Illustrated in color throughout

  • If I Had an Octopus (If I Had A...Series, 4)

    Gabby Dawnay

    $14.95

    From the duo behind the bestselling If I Had series, a humorous and entertaining tale celebrating octopuses.

    Have you ever thought about what the best aquatic pet would be? It’s an octopus, of course! When a little girl fantasizes about having a crazy smart octopus pet, she pictures jumping rope with its tentacles, practicing different ball games simultaneously, and playing hide-and-seek with her camouflaging friend (just look out for the ink!).

    With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, If I Had an Octopus is a laugh-out-loud story celebrating friendship between a child and her octopus. From the duo behind If I Had a Dinosaur, If I Had a Sleepy Sloth, and If I Had a Unicorn, Gabby Dawnay and Alex Barrow’s latest is a charming and imaginative tale about our favorite eight-armed creature.

    Illustrated in color throughout

  • If Kamala Can: . . . You Can Too!

    Carole Boston Weatherford

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    The inspirational life of Kamala Harris for kids!

    From the newly-announced Young People's Poet Laureate comes a powerful and inspiring picture book that shares how each milestone and moment in Kamala Harris's life represents something that lies within young readers' reach, too―building community, asking for answers, learning from elders, standing up for what's right, pride, friendship, strength, and most of all―knowing that nothing is out of the reach of their future!

  • Brown Girls Do Ballet : Celebrating Diverse Girls Taking Center Stage

    TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian, JaNay Brown-Wood

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    This stunning children’s book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through movement and music.

    When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class, she immediately noticed the lack of diversity of backgrounds and abilities among the students pictured on the school's website. In response, TaKiyah, a photographer, began taking pictures of young dancers of color and launched an Instagram called Brown Girls Do Ballet. The Instagram was an instant sensation, drawing a community of dancers of all ages. A nonprofit organization, that provides resources, mentoring, and inspiration worldwide followed soon after.

    Takiyah’s first children’s book is full of gorgeous photographs of irresistible young BIPOC ballerinas of all levels -- from beginners to more experienced dancers. Writer JaNay Brown-Wood's poetic text, inspired by the dancer's graceful poses and powerful leaps, encourages young readers be proud of who they are and empowers them to take center stage. Brown Girls Do Ballet will inspire all readers to pursue their dreams no matter what barriers are put in front of them.

  • Brandon and the Baby

    Brian Pickney

    $19.99

    Caldecott Honor–winning artist and Coretta Scott King Award winner Brian Pinkney explores sibling rivalry with humor, love, and emotional depth in this action-packed story about Brandon and his new baby brother. Perfect for readers of Julius, the Baby of the World, by Kevin Henkes, as well as families welcoming a new sibling.

    Brandon loves his special blanket, but he isn’t too sure about his new baby brother. When it’s time for supper, a bath, and bed, the baby steals all the attention. Brandon is not happy. In fact, he’s very, very angry. Luckily, Brandon’s blanket (or is it Brandon?) has a few ideas to make everything better.

    From Caldecott Honor–winning artist and Coretta Scott King Award winner Brian Pinkney, this exuberant, emotionally true, and insightful picture book celebrates a young child’s imagination, being a big brother, and welcoming a new family member. With an expressive, pitch-perfect text and bold, energetic illustrations, Brandon and the Baby is a standout choice for families, classroom sharing, and for social and emotional learning.

  • Soggy Like Cush Cush (A Picture Book Celebration of Creole Culture for Kids)

    Karly Pierre

    $18.99

    A gloomy, rainy day is turned upside down when Gran-moman takes Petite Marie on an adventure through town. Celebrate joy, Louisiana Creole culture, community, and the love of a wonderful grandparent in this gorgeous story about making every day count.

    "Conveys the big power of small actions and the bolstering effect of community." Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review

    "As Petite Marie moves around the town with her grandmother, their loving bond is expressed through all
    their interactions." Booklist

    Rain falls outside an old Louisiana Creole house until the ground is as soggy as a bowl of cush cush. Petite Marie thinks she's going to have to spend all day indoors, but Gran-moman takes Petite Marie on an unexpected journey around town. Soon, Petite Marie is having a magical day filled with friends, delicious Louisiana creole cooking, and a lot of care and kindness. With the help of Gran-moman she discovers that any day can be beautiful, no matter the weather.

  • PRE-ORDER: So Many Years: A Juneteenth Story

    Anne Wynter and Jerome Pumphrey

    $19.99

    PRE-ORDER.  ON SALE DATE: May 6, 2025

    The celebrated author of Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Nell Plants a Tree and a Caldecott Honor artist come together for a poetic picture book introduction to Juneteenth and its origin.

    Oh, how you would dance! How you would sing! How you would celebrate!

    With lyrical text from Anne Wynter and radiant artwork from Jerome Pumphrey, this poetic picture book explains the history behind Juneteenth celebrations. So Many Years simultaneously acknowledges the history of slavery in the US as well as the astonishing Black resilience that has led to an enduring legacy of Black joy.

  • PRE-ORDER: See Marcus Grow

    Marcus Bridgewater

    $18.99

    PRE-ORDER ONLY.  ON SALE DATE: May 6, 2025

    Marcus Bridgewater, also known as the social media sensation Garden Marcus, shows kids the lessons he learned in his grandma's garden when he was growing up.

    Grandma's favorite place is her garden. It seems like she could stay there forever! Marcus wants to know why--so they set about exploring it together. From shells protecting seeds (like Marcus's helmet protects his head!) to a small seed eventually growing into something big (also just like Marcus!), there are so many amazing connections to be made in this wonderful place. Day after day, Marcus delights in realizing how much he has in common with the plants--he drinks water every day, too, and he gets haircuts just like the plants get pruned. As his grandma says, there's a whole world to explore in a garden, and Marcus likes thinking about it as a playground for all the snails, birds, bugs, and worms. And one of its many beauties is the bounty they are rewarded with after all the love and care they pour into it!

  • HARMONY ONLY: They Built Me for Freedom: The Story of Juneteenth and Houston's Emancipation Park

    Tonya Duncan Ellis

    $19.99

    A moving picture book about the history of Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas—and the origins of Juneteenth.

    When people visit me, they are free—to run, play, gather, and rejoice.

    They built me to remember.

    On June 19, 1865, the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas learned they were free, ending slavery in the United States. This day was soon to be memorialized with the dedication of a park in Houston. The park was called Emancipation Park, and the day it honored would come to be known as Juneteenth.  

    In the voice and memory of the park itself—its fields and pools, its protests and cookouts, and, most of all, its people—the 150-year story of Emancipation Park is brought to life. Through lyrical text and vibrant artwork, Tonya Duncan Ellis and Jenin Mohammed have crafted an ode to the struggle, triumph, courage, and joy of Black America—and the promise of a people to remember.

  • Hello There, Sunshine
    $21.99

    "Hello there, sunshine!"

    Every morning, young Tabitha wakes up and greets the sun. She loves how it brings everyone JOY. But one day she wakes up and the sun is missing! So Tab hops on her strawberry shortcake bike with her puppy in tow and makes it her business to find the sun.

    Can she do it? Or will Tabitha find out that sometimes the shine we're looking for is inside of us?

    A perfect pick for fans of What Do You Do with an Idea?, You Matter, and Just Because, Brown’s debut is a marvelous read-aloud and a great gift that will remind the youngest reader to always stay positive. 

  • Black Girls Gardening: Empowering Stories and Garden Wisdom for Healing and Flourishing in Nature

    Amber Grossman

    $26.95

    A visual celebration of Black women and their gardens, filled with inspiration, stories, and the healing magic of gardening, based on the popular Instagram account BlackGirlsGardening.

    Through first-person narratives and arresting photography, this unique gardening book profiles women who demonstrate how a gardening practice has the power to heal, empower, educate, and connect. Thirty-one compelling personal stories about creating backyard, flower, and vegetable gardens, participating in community gardens, and gardening with kids are included. Sidebars offer advice on composting, pest control, must-have tools, greenhouse gardens, and more.

    In a beautiful, chunky package that can be read cover to cover or displayed on a coffee table, Black Girls Gardening makes a lovely gift for aspiring and practicing Black women gardeners, first-time homeowners, parents who garden with their kids, and women of all ages who enjoy sinking their hands into the soil.

    GARDENING AS EMPOWERMENT: With stories on starting a garden from seed, building your own vegetable and flower beds, growing your own food, connecting with a community, and showing your kids the power and joy that come from these experiences, this uplifting book demonstrates how gardening empowers women and green thumbs of all ages and levels. 

    HEALTH BENEFITS: Gardening is good for you, and it’s a lifelong hobby! Spending time outside is an excellent way to relieve stress and anxiety, and gardening is an accessible and increasingly common pastime that provides respite from our indoor, online, sedentary lives. This book celebrates gardens as a sanctuary, a source of solace and joy, and a place for self-discovery and connection.

    CELEBRATES DIVERSITY: This uniquely inspiring nature and gardening book highlights stories from Black, biracial, and multiracial women, an underrepresented audience in mainstream gardening, nature, and outdoor media.

    Perfect for:
    * Self-care gift or self-purchase for Black women, ages 18 - 50+
    * Gift-giving for Mother’s Day, birthday, housewarming, or retirement
    * Women gardeners and aspiring green thumbs
    * Garden admirers and nature enthusiasts
    * First-time homeowners who want to plant a garden
    * Followers of @BlackGirlsGardening
    * Fans of Nature Swagger, Wild at Home, My Beautiful Black Hair, She Explores

  • PRE-ORDER: Black Boy, Rise

    Brynne Barnes & Bryan Collier

    $17.99

    PRE-ORDER. On Sale Date: April 1, 2025

    A bold anthem that celebrates the power and potential of young Black boys by the award-winning creative team of author Brynne Barnes and superstar illustrator Bryan Collier.

    From the celebrated author of Black Girl Rising and Colors of Me and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and multiple-award-winning illustrator of Trombone Shorty, Rosa, and many more, this is a picture book to read, share, and cherish across generations.

    Black Boy, Rise combines gorgeous, moving text—filled with lyrical references to poets and writers whose voices have lifted and defined the Black experience, including Langston Hughes, Lucille Clifton, W. E. B. Du Bois, and James Weldon Johnson—with vibrant, beautifully rendered watercolor images that powerfully reflect the soul and gloriousness of Black boys in all their brilliance: the rich legacy of their past, the grit and grace of their present, and the divine promise of their future.

    BLACK JOY: This dynamic anthem speaks directly to the need of families, educators, and young readers to see the full beauty, richness, and complexity of Black boys’ experiences reflected in thoughtful, empowering children’s literature that positively portrays and celebrates Black boyhood.

    A GREAT GIFT: From graduation to birthdays to other milestone events, this book makes a perfect present for anyone looking to celebrate, empower, and inspire the men in their lives—whether sons, grandsons, nephews, cousins, or friends.

    AFRICAN AMERICAN BOOKS FOR KIDS: For fans of All Because You Matter and Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, Brynne Barnes brings a fresh spin with her rhythmic rhyming text that exhorts readers to “Make beauty. Make joy. Make believe, and pretend. Make wonder. Makes wishes. Make magic begin.”
     

    Perfect for:
    * Parents, grandparents, and caregivers
    * Teachers and librarians seeking diverse books
    * Anyone interested in books about Black joy or Black history
    * Gift-givers looking for a unique and inspiring book for the boys (or men) in their lives
    * Readers who loved Martin’s Big Words, I Am Every Good Thing, and Black Boy Joy

  • It's Big Sister Time!
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    In the spirit of Joanna Cole’s beloved, perennially bestselling I’m a Big Sister picture book, It’s Big Sister Time! is a heartwarming new take on a familiar topic. Starring diverse characters, this value-priced picture book is perfect for parents who want to help siblings prepare for the changes that come with bringing home a new baby.

    Baby’s loud. Baby’s messy. Sometimes Baby really smells. Maybe Baby just doesn’t know the rules? Good thing it’s big sister time—she can show Baby how to be the best baby ever!

    It’s Big Sister Time! empowers little learners by showing them that they have very important roles to play in introducing their family’s new baby to the world. From cleaning up your messes to learning to share, big sister will teach the new baby everything any baby needs to know. After all big sister was a baby once, too -- and she was really good at it. 

    It’s Big Sister Time! shows every girl how awesome it is being a big sister. Because as we all know, being a sister RULES!

  • It's Big Sister Time! (My Time)

    Nandini Ahuja

    $7.99

    Baby’s loud. Baby’s messy. Sometimes Baby really smells. Maybe Baby just doesn’t know the rules? Good thing it’s big sister time—she can show Baby how to be the best baby ever!

    Told through the eyes of a big sister,this charming hardcover picture book empowers older siblings by showing them that they have very important roles to play in introducing their family’s new baby to the world.

    From cleaning up messes to learning to share, big sister will teach the new baby everything any baby needs to know. After all, big sister was a baby once, too—and she was really good at it. 

    It’s Big Sister Time! shows every girl how awesome it is being a big sister. Because as we all know, being a sister RULES!

  • It's Big Brother Time! (My Time)

    Nandini Ahuja

    $9.99

    Baby’s loud. Baby’s messy. Sometimes Baby really smells. Maybe Baby just doesn’t know the rules? Good thing it’s big brother time—he can show Baby how to be the best baby ever!

    Told through the eyes of a big brother,this charming hardcover picture book empowers older siblings by showing them that they have very important roles to play in introducing their family’s new baby to the world. 

    From cleaning up messes to learning to share, big brother will teach the new baby everything. After all, big brother was a baby once, too—and he was really good at it.

    It’s Big Brother Time! shows every boy how awesome it is being a big brother. Because as we all know, being a brother RULES!

  • Happy Holi!: Celebrating the Festival of Colors

    Chitra Soundar and Amberin Huq

    $18.99

    Welcome springtime and celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors with this vibrant, inviting picture book.

    As cold winter goes away, it's time for spring to come and play.
    See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It's only one more day till Holi!

    Swirling clouds of color. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. During this special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will delight in following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer--baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people shower one another in brightly colored powders!

    With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to share for Holi, one of the world's biggest and brightest holidays.

  • Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids

    Adiba Nelson and Alleanna Harris

    $18.99

    Tenderly illustrated by Alleanna Harris, Adiba Nelson's debut picture book Oshún and Me is a heartwarming ode to family, identity, and the beauty of braided hair. Also available in Spanish!

    It’s Sunday, and that means it’s Hair Day! As Mami weaves gold and cowrie shells into Yadira’s hair, she tells her the story of the goddess Oshún, showing Yadi how her Afro Latin heritage is lovingly tucked into each braid and shell.

    The next day, Yadi arrives for her first day at a new school. She's nervous about making friends, but with her beautiful braids, the click-clack of the cowrie shells, and a little guidance from Oshún, she finds she has everything she needs to be her best, most authentic self.

    A letter from the author and visual examples of different kinds of braided hairstyles are included in the back of the book.

  • Tíos y primos (Tíos and Primos Spanish Edition)

    Jaqueline Alcántara & Yanitzia Canetti

    $18.99

    EDICIÓN EN ESPAÑOL

    Una niña conoce a más parientes de los que puede contar, pero ¿cómo se comunicará con ellos si no puede hablar español con la misma fluidez?

    A little girl meets more relatives than she can count—but how will she communicate with them if she can’t speak their language?

    (edición en español)
    Es el primer viaje de una niñaal país natal de su papá, y ella está impresionada con los paisajes maravillos, los sonidos sorprendentes ¡y especialmente con el tamaño de su enorme familia! Pero sabe solo un poco de español y le resulta difícil compartir chistes y anécdotas con fluidez. Por suerte, sus parientes la ayudan a ver que hay otras maneras de relacionarse. Pronto la niña siente que está justo donde pertenece: en el corazón de una familia amorosa, aprendiendo mientras crece.

    (Spanish edition)
    It’s a little girl’s first trip to her papa’s homeland, and she’s wowed by all the amazing sights and sounds—and especially by the size of her enormous family! But she only knows a little Spanish, and it’s hard not to be able to share jokes and stories. Fortunately, her relatives help her see that there are other ways they can connect, and soon she feels like she’s right where she belongs: in the heart of a loving family, learning as she goes along.

  • Tíos and Primos

    Jaqueline Alcántara

    $18.99

    A little girl meets more relatives than she can count—but how will she communicate with them if she can’t speak their language?

    It’s a little girl’s first tripto her papa’s homeland, and she’s wowed by all the amazing sights and sounds—and especially by the size of her enormous family! But she only knows a little Spanish, and it’s hard not to be able to share jokes and stories. Fortunately, her relatives help her see that there are other ways they can connect, and soon she feels like she’s right where she belongs: in the heart of a loving family, learning as she goes along.

  • PRE-ORDER: Tío and Tío: The Ring Bearers

    Ross Mathews & Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews & Tommy Doyle & Drew Barrymore

    $18.99

    PRE-ORDER. ON SALE DATE: April 15, 2025

    From Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and his husband, Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of love and family as two young boys travel to Mexico to be ring bearers in their uncles’ wedding.

    From Emmy-winning TV host and producer Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of family, friendship, and love inspired by their real-life wedding.

    Evan and Andy are excited to visit Mexico for their uncles’ wedding—and their parents are excited that the boys will have a chance to experience the culture, practice their Spanish, and learn responsibility as ring bearers in the ceremony. Once they arrive, Evan and Andy just want to play soccer, swim, and eat all the great food. However, once the festivities are in full swing and the boys witness the love and happiness between their two tíos, they quickly embrace their role in their uncles’ very special day.

    This debut picture book written by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, and illustrated by Tommy Doyle, reminds us about the importance of love, family, and embracing one’s cultural identity.

  • PRE-ORDER: Rose Weaves a Garden

    Rashin Kheiriyeh

    $18.99

    PRE-ORDER. ON SALE DATE: April 22, 2025

    This heartfelt picture book about the love shared between generations--and the traditions that bind them--shows how a grandfather teaches his grandchild to weave a beautiful rug.

    Rose’s Baba joon (her grandfather) loves three things most in the world: His loom, where he weaves fine rugs for family and friends; his garden; and most of all, Rose!

    When Rose decides she wants to weave her own rug -- its design inspired by a drawing she made of their garden--Baba is thrilled to teach her. Working side-by-side at the loom, grandfather and granddaughter tie colorful strands of yarn into thousands of knots. But just as the rug slowly begins to take shape, Baba falls ill.

    Rose knows one thing that will make him feel better: a beautiful -- and finished! -- garden rug. But will she be able to weave the rest of the rug on her own?

    This tender portrait of a young girl and her grandfather is a moving tribute to the joy of learning from someone you love.

  • Planted with Love: Growing into a Family

    Natasha Tripplett & Adriana Predoi

    $13.99

    A heartfelt picture book about one child's experience in foster care that reminds all kids that—just like a garden—love from the right source will help them bloom.

    Lamar has lived in seven homes in three years and has never stayed anywhere long enough to put down roots. As he watches his new foster mom tend to her garden each day, he soon joins her with cautious curiosity. Together, they plant, they weed, they water . . . until one day Lamar's anger and feelings of uncertainty lead him to destroy the garden.

    But through his foster mother's love and care, Lamar discovers that just like her garden, he is wanted, he is loved, he has been planted, and he will bloom.

    Written by a licensed social worker, Planted with Love illustrates that a loving home and a loving adult can provide a safe place for any child to grow and thrive.

  • PRE-ORDER: One Day in June: A Story Inspired by the Life and Activism of Marsha P. Johnson

    Tourmaline & Charlot Kirstensen

    $18.99

    PRE-ORDER. ON SALE DATE: May 20, 2025

    You can sparkle, shimmer, shine – just like Marsha did.

    This vibrant and joyful picture book celebrates the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a Black trans woman and activist who played an instrumental role during the Stonewall Riots that lead to PRIDE month, written by award-winning filmmaker and artist Tourmaline.

    You wouldn’t even believe the things Saint Marsha used to get up to—she had more of a zest for life than anyone I’ve ever known, and the biggest heart, too.

    It’s a hot summer day and New York City is buzzing like a hive of eager honeybees. From Riis Beach to the Flower District, into the West Village and over to the Brooklyn Museum, folks young and old embrace the resolute and love-filled spirit of icon activist Marsha P. Johnson in all that they do.

    Told through the eyes of an old friend and with bright, buoyant artwork, this jubilant story celebrates the indelible stamp that Marsha P. Johnson left on New York City and beyond, culminating in a powerful convergence one day in June 2020, when activists from across all five boroughs rallied loudly for Black trans lives.

    The spirit of Marsha has never been more alive and present in what we do.

  • No Cat Like Tac

    Alliah L. Agostini & Charles Santoso

    $18.99

    Meet Tac, an unusual cat! Her pounce shakes the house, her zoomies are a doozy, and her hairballs are . . . well, fireballs. But she’ll always be family. Right?

    Perfect for fans of dragons and in the tradition of Not Quite Narwhal, this laugh-out-loud picture book shows that love can overcome even the biggest, most unlikely differences!

    When Tyra finds a box labeled “free kittens,” Dad says she can pick just one to adopt. So Tyra chooses Tac: a BIG kitten who’s a little different from other cats.

    Tyra makes sure Tac has tons of toys to play with, lots of cozy places to cuddle, and plenty of love and affection. But everything about Tac, from her zoomies to her hairballs, is bigger, louder, and fierier than other cats.

    Then one day, Tac’s mischief gets out of control, and Dad says “ENOUGH!” Can Tyra find a way to prove Tac is part of the family, differences and all?

    With spare, sweet text and humorous illustrations that tell another, more dragon-y side of the story, No Cat Like Tac sends the funny but heartfelt message that family is about being yourselves, but choosing each other.

  • PRE-ORDER: Love, Dad: Inspiring Notes from Fathers to Kids

    Dr. Joel Warsh & Andrew Gardner & David Cooper

    $14.99

    PRE-ORDER. ON SALE DATE: April 8, 2025

    This illustrated collection of heartfelt letters is about the many beautiful hopes and dreams that fathers have for their children. A perfect gift for any dad!

    When you grow up, I hope you...

    ...let your smile change the world
    ...feel you are loved, in every cell of your body
    ...learn how to help those who need a hand

    Eighteen dads from different walks of life took turns finishing that sentence. Some of them expressed hope that their children would dream big and be kind. Others wanted their kids to have love and respect for themselves and others.

    What they all share is a wish to express their support for their children as they learn and grow.

    Whether you are celebrating Father's Day, birthdays, or another momentous event, this anthology of letters is a great way to celebrate father figures everywhere.

  • Easter Fun: A Brown Baby Parade Book

    Nikki Shannon Smith & Ashley Evans

    $8.99

    It’s time for some Easter fun! Read along as a young girl spends Easter Sunday with her family in this next installment of the Brown Baby Parade board book series that's perfect for ages 0-3.

    I quickly spy a pink egg.
    But guess what? There are more!
    We have to keep on hunting,
    much harder than before.

    A little girl and her family celebrate Easter by visiting loved ones, eating a special meal, and going on an Easter egg hunt.

    Nikki Shannon Smith's bouncy, rhythmic text and Ashley Evans's vivid, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of everyday life. The joyful depiction of a Black family celebrating Easter traditions together will allow children to relate no matter how they celebrate!

  • PRE-ORDER: City Summer, Country Summer

    Kiese Laymon & Alexis Franklin

    $18.99

    PRE-ORDER. ON SALE DATE: April 1, 2025

    A lyrical picture book from the award-winning author of Heavy, about three Black boys who form a deep connection during a transformative summer trip down South to visit family.

    On the ground of that garden, covered in vegetables and dirt, coated in laughter, I want to say that the Mississippi and New York in our Black boy bodies were indistinguishable.

    Three Black boys spend one special summer exploring the Mississippi woods and woulds and coulds of sharing the kind of freeing friendship that is love.

    Watched over and given space to discover by Grandmama and Mama Lara, New York, Country, and little C find camaraderie in their contrasts and all the unspoken things between them while playing games of marco polo in the thick garden and sledding on cardboard by the underpass.

    With text brimming with love by award-winning author Kiese Laymon and deeply evocative illustrations by Ashley Franklin, City Summer, Country Summer illuminates the tenuous and tender bonds of friendship Black boys forge with one another.

  • PRE-ORDER: Amoya Blackwood Is Brave

    Chantaie Allick & Aaron Marin

    $18.99

    PRE-ORDER. ON SALE DATE: April 15, 2025

    When a girl's confidence is shaken and she begins to shrink, her grandmother is there to remind her of who she is in this empowering picture book about self-esteem.

    Amoya Blackwood is loud, bold and carefree. She always has the answer in class. And she knows just what to say to make her friends laugh.

    Amoya Blackwood shows up with a smile on her face. She enters a room and takes up space.

    But one day Amoya Blackwood starts noticing that the adults around her want to be less loud, less bold, less carefree. They want her to take up less space, and so she does. She gets smaller and smaller and smaller.

    She gets so small she hardly recognizes herself.

    But then, a conversation with her Gran reminds Amoya of who she is. And a surprising thing happens . . .

  • Girls on the Rise

    Amanda Gorman & Loveis Wise

    $19.99

    An electrifying new picture book by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman

    Who are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight. Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this galvanizing original poem by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, girls and girlhood are celebrated in their many forms, all beautiful, not for how they look but for how they look into the face of fear. Creating a rousing rallying cry with vivid illustrations by Loveis Wise, Gorman reminds us how girls have shaped our history while marching boldly into the future.

  • On Our Way! What a Day!

    JaNay Brown-Wood & Tamisha Anthony

    $18.99

    A journey, a challenge, and a party with Gram make one day super special for a group of siblings.

    It’s Gram’s birthday, and the grandkids can’t wait to celebrate with her. There’s just one thing missing: a gift! So on their way to the party, the search is on. They spot lots of interesting things—a scritchy-scratchy pine cone, three jingly-jangly quarters, some clicky-clacky stones—but are any of them good enough for Gram?

    Fortunately, there’s no quashing the enthusiasm and creativity of these siblings, who have a marvelous time scouting and singing as they shimmy over to Gram’s, making the journey its own celebration. Their combined discoveries will make this a very special day indeed!

    This dynamic story shows the big impact a thoughtful gift from the heart can have, no matter how small it might be.

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