Picture Books

Having grown out of his crib, Jed gets a brand new bed, but the bed appears too big and Jed doesn't want anything to do with it until his parents step in and show him all the benefits that a big bed can offer.

Simon Lester Henry Strauss is not in the least afraid of any haunted house, but there is something else that terrifies him.

Isabelle Ashley, forced to abandon her sense of style when she dresses for her cousin's wedding, finds a way to express her individuality after all.

Percy Isaac Gifford's Official Thanksgiving Decree: I officially command you to eat EVERYTHING you see! Percy knows just what to do to get the most out of this delicious holiday. And so will you if you follow his ten simple rules. From "the early bird gets the turkey" to "life is sweeter when you eat sweets," his rules will help you eat your way through the big meal. But is there more to Thanksgiving than stuffed turkey and sweet potatoes with marshmallows? See how Percy discovers the true recipe for a perfect Thanksgiving holiday.

It's Valentine's Day and Ruby won't let anything spoil the celebration! In this follow-up to the popular Love, Ruby Valentine , Ruby's favorite day of the year rolls around again, and she and Lovebird work feverishly to plan the perfect party for everyone in Heartland. But when Valentine's Day arrives, an unexpected snowstorm threatens to ruin all of Ruby's plans. Will Ruby find a way to save the day, or will everyone in Heartland have to wait until next year to celebrate?

School's in session! When it comes to surviving school, Percy's at the head of the class. If you can follow his ten simple rules, making the grade will be a piece of cake (and school will be a lot of fun). But there's more to school than showing up on time and staying awake in class. If you have any doubts, Percy also shows exactly what not to do. No spitballs! No running in the halls! No bouncing off the ceiling! No crazy scheming! See what other trouble―and tips―Percy has in mind!

When it comes to birthdays, no one knows how to party like Percy! Just follow his simple rules―like #2 "Happy times call for happy measures" and #9 "Be careful what you wish for"―to make the most of your celebration. Even when the cake has been consumed and the presents put away, Percy still has a trick up his sleeve to make a birthday extra special! Through clever rhymes and bright, humorous illustrations from the creators of Thanksgiving Rules and Back-to-School Rules , Percy shows how to make the most of a birthday celebration.

Every year, the Christmas family puts up the biggest Christmas tree. They hang up the most lights. And their dog, Rudy, barks ""Jingle Bells"" for the entire neighborhood to hear. The Christmas family LOVES Christmas! That is, all except for seven-year-old Mary Christmas. Mary wants to love it. But how do you make a Christmas celebration better when it's already as big as can be? With some help from her family—and Rudy—Mary just may find a way to make this year's celebration the merriest yet. With oversized humor and heart, this story of spreading Christmas cheer is sure to become a holiday classic. ""Friedman makes the case that the best thing to do with abundance is to share it.""— Publishers Weekly ""The message that one person can bring about positive change, no matter the situation, is triumphant, and the idea that the holidays are for sharing is beautifully presented. . . . A merry selection, just perfect for storytimes highlighting the true meaning of Christmas.""— School Library Journal

A prisoner in a Nazi labor camp, Herman soon loses the will to go on. Then a young girl appears on the other side of the barbed-wire fence--an angel bearing food and hope. Based on a true tale of survival, this book tells a story of love, hope, and the strength of the human spirit. Full color.

The young brother and sister in this story want to be superheroes. Going to sleep is NOT part of their superhero plan! Superheroes don’t have bedtimes . . . or do they? When these two little superheroes wake up the morning after a night of secretly staying up way past their bedtimes, they learn an important lesson about the power of a good night’s sleep. This book is part of the Little Superhero series, which teaches young boys and girls that you don't have to have superhuman strength or speed to be considered a superhero. Little superheroes find their special powers by being kind to others, doing the right thing, and always trying their best. If you’re looking to teach kids about listening, social manners, politeness and the importance of a good night's sleep, this book teaches all of those important lessons. Best of all, the fun superhero theme keeps young children, preschoolers, and toddlers excited and engaged. They’ll learn that it’s important to get their much needed sleep today/tonight because it makes for a healthier and more productive tomorrow. They’ll learn that superheroes have responsibilities too. This book comes with adorable illustrations that make it fun to read with the whole family. It’s available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your kids will be ready for bed and a good night's sleep in no time! The Little Superhero series is written for kids 3-11. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, toddlers and even those in kindergarten. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike. Fun, free printables at LittleSuperheroSeries.com/activities-for-kids/

For readers interested in social and political justice comes a new middle grade fiction series about student council, elections, and running a fair and honest campaign Amanda Adams has always dreamed of running for class president. Her mom is a member of Congress and her dad is a political strategist who manages her mother's campaigns. Politics is in her DNA. She has the perfect VP in mind for the school ticket: her best friend Meghan Hart. But when Amanda finds out that Meghan has political ambitions of her own, these two best friends suddenly find themselves on opposite sides of the aisle, and, as each girl mounts her campaign, it's clear the gloves are about to come off. As the rest of their classmates begin to choose sides, the girls realize how they carry themselves over the coming weeks will have a lasting impact on the outcome.

Superheroes Don't Get Scared...or Do They? (Children's Book about Learning that it is OK to be Scared, Ways to Conquer Fears, How to Stay Calm, Kids Ages 3 10, Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade) The young brother and sister in this story want to be superheroes. They are certain that real superheroes don’t get scared. But when a big thunderstorm keeps them up one night, these two little superheroes learn an important lesson. Even real superheroes get scared . . . they just know what to do when they feel afraid. This book is part of the Little Superhero series, which teaches young boys and girls that you don't have to have superhuman strength or speed to be considered a superhero. Little superheroes find their special powers by being kind to others, doing the right thing, and always trying their best. If you’re looking to teach kids about facing their fears, emotions, and the importance of recognizing that being afraid is normal and healthy, this book teaches those important lessons under a fun superhero theme that keeps little kids, preschoolers, and toddlers excited and engaged. They’ll learn that it is important to have strategies in place so that they know what to do when they get scared. Readers will learn through this fictional story that even real superheroes feel afraid . . . they just know what to do when they are scared. This book comes with adorable illustrations that make it fun to read with the whole family. It’s available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your kids will be cleaning up and organizing in no time! The Little Superhero series is written for kids 3-11. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, and even toddlers. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike. Fun, free printables at www.BooksByZackAndLaurie.com

Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, the camels need his help. There's a flu at the zoo, and lots of their animal friends are sick. The camels want to help their friends feel better. With Trainer Tom's help, the camels learn good, safe ways to show the other animals just how much they care.

Trainer Tom works with the animals at the zoo. Today, the pandas are trying to put together a puzzle, but they can't get all of the pieces in the right places! They want to quit, but Trainer Tom teaches them an important lesson about not giving up. With his help, the pandas put together the puzzle and are proud of the end result.

Someone is leaving secret notes for Daisy's best friend, Justin. He turns to Detective Daisy to help solve the mystery.

In this rhyming counting book, young readers will venture alongside a young boy as he climbs a tree. When he gets to the top, he's excited to take in the view. But an unexpected encounter with a buzzing beehive sends him back down more quickly than he went up!

Ling loves the balance beam and she's great on it, but she has a mental block when it comes to the vault. With some good advice from her older sister, who is also a gymnast, and the encouragement of her SUPER STARZ teammates, Ling is able to overcome her fears.

Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Costa Rica, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.

Isabella has Olympic dreams. But when she falls behind in school, Coach Kim tells her that she must bring up her grades or give up being on the team. With the help and support of her SUPER STARZ teammates, Isabella learns the importance of balancing her responsibilities.

The students in Ms. Bixby's class aren't happy. Someone stole their afternoon snacks! Leave it to Detective Daisy to find out who did it and why!

Leo is going to school for the first time and he's scared. His family helps him get ready, but Leo is worried. What if he doesn't like school? With his family's help, Leo learns that the most important thing to take with him to school is a positive attitude. This warm, comforting story will help ease first-day jitters.

Maggie loves living on a farm, but she isn't happy when the cows move into her cozy house. They cook in her kitchen, play dress-up in her closet, take bubble baths in her tub, and have no interest in leaving! Can Maggie find a way to get the cows to go? In this humorous rhyming picture book, Maggie shows readers that anything is possible with a little out-of-the-box thinking.

Coach Kim's birthday is coming up and the SUPER STARZ decide to plan a surprise party for her. The only problem is Rachel wants to be the one to make all of the plans. Her SUPER STARZ teammates patiently teach Rachel what it means to be a team player.

Luna's dad is having a birthday, and Luna has a lot of surprises planned to help him celebrate, including a pancake breakfast, a trip to the pet store, a treasure hunt, and a princess tea party. She keeps Dad busy all day with a string of fun surprises. But Luna gets a surprise herself when dad falls asleep during a late night movie. Kids who love to stay up late and sleepy parents will laugh out loud as they find out who gets the final surprise.

Elements of magical realism turn a grandmother/grandson day of fishing into an extraordinary experience. When this duo casts out their lines, they catch some fish and a snapping turtle. But with a little time and patience, they catch all sorts of unexpected things in Magic Lake--rollerblades, fuzzy slippers, a fire-breathing dragon, and a ferry that takes them to faraway places. The young boy learns that life is an adventure filled with the magic of possibility.

Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Japan, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country.

Ms. Bixby's stapler is missing! She turns to Detective Daisy to help solve the mystery.

Daisy's classmate, Rachel, knows she returned her library book, but the school librarian has declared it lost. It's up to Detective Daisy to recover the lost book.

Grace's father is always pushing her to be a better gymnast, and the stress is getting to her. When Grace finally reveals the problem to the other SUPER STARZ, they encourage her to talk with her father. With their help, Grace learns the importance of speaking up for herself.

It's Valentine's Day and the desks in Classroom 202 have been rearranged into the shape of a big heart. Detective Daisy steps in to solve the mystery of who moved the desks and why.

In this charming tale of two princess sisters, Charlotte is a perfect princess and Olive is, well, just Olive. She tries to be more like her older sister, but despite Olive's best efforts, she always seems to fall short. Will Olive ever shine like Charlotte? Readers will root for loveable Olive on her journey toward self-acceptance.

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair want their little brother Nicky to scare Rock, the boy across the street who plays baseball and says he isn't afraid of anything. Will Nicky scare Rock? Or will he make another friend?

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair want their little brother Nicky to scare Mrs. Maple's twin grandkids who have come for a visit. Will Nicky scare Jack and Janie? Or will he make two new friends instead?

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair have tried their best to get little brother Nicky to be scary, but Nicky is friendly--not scary. Now Nicky is throwing a party and inviting all of his new friends. He wants his sisters to come too--but only if they can be friendly. Can these two older ghosts learn some new tricks?

Wendy's Aunt Jane, Uncle Ed, and cousin Clair arrive for a visit. Wendy makes Willow promise not to cast any spells on Clair, who will be sleeping in her room. Wendy doesn't want to frighten her younger cousin. But will Willow keep her promise?

Wendy wants to know more about Willow and what it means to be a witch. So Willow takes Wendy on a magical midnight broom ride. But the next morning, Wendy's mom is suspicious when she finds Wendy asleep in her clothes. Will she believe Wendy's cover story?

Willow teaches Wendy a special witch's dance. Wendy and Willow have so much fun dancing together. But when Mom makes an unexpected discovery, Willow knows she must go. Wendy is so sad when she discovers that Willow is gone. Will Wendy ever see her special friend again?

At Camp Creepy Lake, sick campers are sent to the infirmary. Now, poor, sick Nelly is stuck there with creepy Nurse Astrid, her strange stock of potions and pills, and her scary squad of giant spiders. Can Will and Chase find a way to rescue Nelly before it's too late?

The boys of Bunk Five are excited about their canoe outing. But a day of fun quickly turns to terror when they discover they're stranded on Eerie Island with no way off. They come up with an escape plan, but quickly realize it is impossible to escape from Camp Creepy Lake.

Nate makes a wish. He wants his mom to turn into a goldfish so she can't make him do things he doesn't want to do…like eat vegetables. But when Nate's wish comes true, he discovers that having a goldfish for a mom isn't quite what he thought it would be!

A young child goes to school at night and discovers after-dark learning is different--and a lot of fun! But did it really happen? Or was it all just a crazy dream?

Chase is a great baseball player. Piper wants to be great at something too. The question is what? Will Piper find a way to shine like her older brother?

It's Mom's birthday and Piper and Chase want to surprise her with breakfast in bed. Can Piper and Chase work together to pull off a special surprise for Mom?

Chase gets to stay up late and it isn't fair! Piper wants to be like her older brother, so she comes up with a plan to be part of the late night fun. But is staying up late all it's cracked up to be?

Moose is no ordinary dog! When his owner, Frank, goes fishing, Moose wants to go too. But a hot, slow day on the lake isn't what Moose had in mind. Being at home that night with Frank was the best part of his day.

Now that little brother Nicky is big, his ghost sisters Clair and Blair want him to scare people, like they do. Sweet Mrs. Maple is first on the list. Will Nicky scare Mrs. Maple? Or will he make another friend instead?

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair want their little brother Nicky to scare Fred, the plumber who has come to fix Mrs. Maple's toilet. Will Nicky scare Fred? Or will he make another friend instead?

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair want their little brother Nicky to scare Amanda, the little girl who moves in next door. Will Nicky scare Amanda? Or will he make another friend instead?

Mom and Dad have finally agreed that Piper and Chase can get a dog. But can they work together to choose one and take good care of a pet?