Capybara will do anything for his friends. But it’s exhausting—and when Capybara meets a potential new friend who doesn’t seem to be responding to his advances, Capybara learns a valuable lesson. His friends like him just for who he is!

This book is an excellent teaching tool for lessons on friendship and creating boundaries within those relationships. It is a funny story for families to share, and a great read-aloud at home or in the classroom! 

• Recommended: Ages 4-8
  
• Published:  March 22, 22
• Hardcover
• Size: 10 x 10 inches
• 32 Pages
• Author & Illustrator: Maddie Frost
• Publisher: HarperCollins

Agent Lion is back, and it’s PARTY TIME!

Petunia’s birthday is today, and she’s got everything a birthday girl needs: An excited smile. The perfect bow. A big party

Wait . . . where is the party?! It was just here a second ago! The balloons, streamers, and guests are all gone!! In a mad dash to find it, Petunia calls the best detective in town, Agent Lion. He runs through the halls, follows clues, and even takes a quick swim—but will Agent Lion find Petunia’s celebration in time?

• Recommended: Ages 4-7
  
• Published:  January 5, 2021
• Hardcover
• Size: 10 x 10 inches
• 40 Pages
• Author: David Soman
• Illustrator: Jacky Davis
• Publisher: HarperCollins

• Recommended: Ages 2-6
• Published:  July 11, 2017
• Hardcover
• Size: 10.5 x 10.5 inches
• 32 Pages
• Author: Mark Sperring
• Illustrator: Sarah Warburton
• Publisher: HarperCollins

Grand-père gifts Bella the hat she'd always wanted--a beret! But just as she places it on her head, a gust of wind whisks it away. When the beret accidentally lands in a chef's pan . . . hip, hip, soufflé! When it mistakenly lands on the head of a dancer . . . hip, hip, ballet! The wind continues to sweep the hat farther and farther away. Will Bella ever get back her beloved beret?

• Touch and Feel 
• Recommended: Ages 4-7
  
• Published:  February 23, 2021
• Hardcover
• Size: 7 x 9 inches
• 32 Pages
• Author: Melanie Ellsworth
• Illustrator: Morena Forza
• Publisher: Clarion Books

In I Love Cake!, the first picture book featuring irrepressible Moose, orderly Rabbit, and fun-loving Porcupine. Rabbit plans a fabulous birthday party with fun activities and a delicious cake. Porcupine and Moose come to enjoy Rabbit’s big day, but everything goes south when impulsive Moose loses control of his appetite!

• Recommended: Ages 4-8
  
• Published:  May 3, 2016
• Hardcover
• Size: 10 x 9 inches
• 40 Pages
• Author: Tammi Sauer
• Illustrator: Angie Rozelaar
• Publisher: HarperCollins

Dogs, dogs, dogs. The story of a rambunctious boy's journey through the park on his way to adopt the pet of his dreams—a dog, of course!

The short, upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations make I Love Dogs! perfect for reading aloud to the youngest of dog enthusiasts, but this gem makes a great gift for anyone—of any age or breed—who has ever wanted to shout to the world, "I Love Dogs!"

• Recommended: Ages 4-8
  
• Published:  December 30, 2014
• Hardcover
• Size: 8 x 11 inches
• 32 Pages
• Author: Sue Stainton
• Illustrator: Bob Staake
• Publisher: Katherine Tegan Books

This book extends the saying, “I’ll love you till the cows come home” to the humorous extreme. Along the way there are yaks in Cadillacs, sheep setting sail, frogs on big-wheeled bikes, and more, in this great read-aloud.

I’ll Love You Till the Cows Come Home is filled with warm, funny art and rhythmic, romping text, perfect for curling up with your little one at the end of the day...or anytime you want to express your love. Makes a good baby shower or Valentine's Day gift.

• Recommended: Ages 4-8
  
• Published:  December 18, 2018
• Hardcover
• Size: 10 x 10 inches
• 32 Pages
• Author: Kathryn Cristaldi
• Illustrator: Kristyna Litten
• Publisher: HarperCollins

Poor Anna’s dad has to go to work on his birthday, so she decides to throw him a surprise party and teach him how to really have some fun. She invites her friends and all of their dads to join in the best birthday party of all time, full of games, cake, fancy-dress costumes and awkward dad dancing!

Can her dad learn to embrace his inner child and have some fun? Find out in the perfect illustrated children's book for Father's Day.

• Recommended: Ages 3-5
• Published:  June 11, 2019
• Paperback
  
• Size: 9.5 x 11 inches
• 32 Pages
• Author: Adam and Charlotte Guillain
• Illustrator: Ada Grey
• Publisher: Farshore

Oliver is not like other cats. He likes cookies and tea and just wants a friend to share them with.

Philbert is the shy mouse who lives under Oliver’s couch. He tries to get Oliver’s attention by writing him notes, but Oliver doesn’t notice little Philbert. When a full-on cat party erupts at Oliver’s apartment, brave Philbert decides this is his big chance to finally introduce himself to Oliver.

• Recommended: Ages 4-8
  
• Published:  August 8, 2017
• Hardcover
• Size: 10 x 10 inches
• 40 Pages
• Author & Illustrator: Mika Song
• Publisher: HarperCollins

• Recommended: Ages 4-8
• Published: October 20, 2020 
• Hardcover
• Size: 10 x 10 inches
• 32 Pages
• Author & Illustrator: Chris Raschka
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Ada hates everything about ballet class, yet she still has to go! Arabesques? Grotesque! And then one Saturday, Ada pliés right out the door and into the hallway, smacking into someone who thinks her ungraceful moves are great!

Children who love ballet—and definitely those who don’t—will delight in this clever, subversive tale about a kid who has to do what she doesn’t like in order to discover what she loves.

• Recommended: Ages 4-8
  
• Published:  August 9, 2016
• Hardcover
• Size: 9 x 9 inches
• 32 Pages
• Author & Illustrator: Elise Gravel
• Publisher: HarperCollins

You’re not going to find a more heartwarming dynamic duo than Pig and Mouse! Join Pig as he learns how to turn his “what if" worries from anxiety to optimism, all with the help of his loving friend Mouse.

• Recommended: Ages 4-8
  
• Published:  June 8, 2021
• Hardcover
• Size: 8 x 10 inches
• 40 Pages
• Author & Illustrator: Linzie Hunter
• Publisher: HarperCollins