From Caldecott Honor -- and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Jashar Awan comes a hilarious and "confidence-boosting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn to tie your shoelaces! This big kid is wearing his first pair of big-kid shoes, the kind with laces! Even though they're a little on the roomy side -- shoes to grow into, of course -- he knows he can take care of them. Except they keep falling off! Not to worry, he'll just tie them up again, because he knows how to tie those loops! But wait a second, where did that darn shoe go? Nothing is ever truly easy when you're just starting something new; but, just like with any stage in childhood, whether it's making your first steps, or going down the really big slide, with persistence, doing anything scary or overwhelming quickly becomes a piece of cake! And before you know it, you're a BIG KID!

Hungry as always, Bear finally FINALLY feasts on DONUTS in his third picture book adventure. With delightful art, perfect rhyme, and the series' indelible screwball appeal, A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van will have everyone in stitches and demanding repeat readings! Everyone's favorite hungry bear is back! This time Bear discovers a van full of donuts -- YUM! Bear climbs in the van, but the unsuspecting donut man doesn't see what's going on. Until... he looks in his rear view mirror, and OMG!!! What should a donut man do when a bear is eating donuts in his van? Here is a road trip neither bear nor man will ever forget--with mooses, traffic jams, and a giant forest donut spill. With mayhem and fun on every page, the critically acclaimed duo of Daniel Bernstrom and Brandon James Scott are at their best in this high-stakes joyride through millions of donuts, perfect for toddlers and new readers alike.

From these hands, old to new, a tradition of love passes through. In Alaska, Fall is moose season. When the hunt is over, the community comes together to transform the raw moose hide into something truly special, step by step, with the work of many hands. From stretching and scraping to making brain stew, each part of the process is a celebration! With humor and heart, debut author Karina Iceberg (Aleut/Alutiiq) and award-winning illustrator Natasha Donovan (Metis) share a resonant message of gratitude, community, and shared knowledge as an intertribal Native Alaskan community works together to tan a moose hide. Features author's note and a note from Heartdrum author-curator Cynthia Leitich Smith.

Pigeon gets emotional when he discovers he is not the only one celebrating their bird-day.

Ten-year-old Jimmy's chance meeting with the Milwaukee Brewers's owner leads to the introduction of morning baseball games for WWII third-shift workers.

"Hedgehog can't wait to be big enough to report the news like his dad does. So when he notices that a baby owl has fallen out of a tree and is in serious trouble, Hedgehog doesn't hesitate to spring into action! But can a little hedgehog like him save the day and warn the forest in time?"--

The How to Catch Kids track down a garden gnome.

A community unites to restore the beloved steamboat of a displaced family after a storm carries the small vessel out to sea.

Officer Busby is called to Old MacDonald's farm on April first where there is something suspicious and silly afoot.

A hilarious new read aloud from Caldecott Honor-winning author/illustrator David Ezra Stein, about a grumpy bear whose animal friends are determined to wake him up after a long hibernation. Pairs perfectly with Grumpy Monkey and Ryan T. Higgins's Bruce books. Spring is here. The world is awake and abuzz, but one animal is still sleeping. Bear! When will he finally wake up from his slumber--and what sort of mood will he be in? Caldecott Honor artist David Ezra Stein dares to poke the bear with hilarious results and reveals that spring is indeed the best season to be out and about.

Incorporating the Ojibwe word for hello and the traditional Ojibwe Seven Grandfathers' teachings, a child is assured that they are seen, valued, and have a bright light inside of them.

"A class spends recess imagining that various objects are the world, but nothing is quite as suitable for everyone to share as the actual, full-size world is"-- Provided by publisher.

Featuring over a dozen prehistoric facts! Get ready for another exciting museum adventure with the Berenstain Bears! This time, they're stepping back in time to explore the wonders of the Ice Age. From mighty woolly mammoths to the fierce saber-tooth cats, this leveled reader makes it easy for children to sound out simple words and sentences while learning fascinating facts about the past. Packed with classic charm from the New York Times bestselling series, Visit the Ice Age is a delightful way to spark curiosity and a love for history.

"Meet Pizzasaurus, a most unusual dinosaur who feasts only on pizza"--

Through a series of poems, children thank each person, from bus drivers to teachers, who helps make their school day possible.

A heartwarming reminder that everyone is welcome at the library, a place filled with activities, games, and countless stories.

Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the pod, is teased by his brother and the other whales until, assisted by the smallest marine animals, he proves his true size and bravery in a daring rescue.

"At first, Bear is happily munching his cookie, until a thought creeps in: what if it's the last cookie? When this turns out to be true, he sets off for the stores--and his worries mount and mount. He worries about missing the bus . . . and it leaves without him. He worries he'll get lost . . . and gets lost. By the time he finds the cookie line, he's at the very back; and his worst worry comes true. The very last cookie goes . . . to Duck! But just when Bear thinks his worst fears have been realized, Duck gently shows him that worries don't have to end in disaster. By sharing his cookie and reminding Bear that 'what ifs' can lead to happy endings too, Duck helps his friend see that things often turn out better than expected"--

What happens when one girl, disheartened by the way we treat the earth, crosses paths with a mysterious wolf in the woods -- who feels just as she does? With the help of countless beasts from land, sky, and sea, can they protect our plant and its inhabitants? Here's a story for all dreamers, doers, and anyone who believes that working together can make that dream come true.

"A weedy backyard garden becomes a vibrant ecosystem that is home to an impressive array of plants and animals for any child patient enough to observe it"-- Provided by publisher.

Roots are our ancestor's Magick. Summer for Juniper has finally arrived, which means rootwork with Grandma can finally begin! It's time to collect healing herbs into protective mojo bags; to fill mason jars with all the love, history, dirt, and magick one can fit. It's time to talk to the tranquil willow trees and feel the soft earth between one's toes; to hear Grandma share their ancestors' stories, with her dog Shiloh underfoot. From National Book Award finalist Amber McBride comes a loving story about rootwork, a powerful African spiritual practice, and the significance of familial connections and traditions, reminding us how sacred it is to reconnect with the people we love, the earth, one's heritage, and the healing power that provides.

A picture book written and illustrated by Lita Judge, inspired by the medieval Unicorn Tapestries held at The Cloisters. The story follows a servant girl named Beatrix who lives and works in a castle and becomes captivated by a tapestry depicting a unicorn. Believing that finding a real unicorn will alleviate her loneliness, she leaves the castle to search for it. The book combines a fictional narrative with visual elements influenced by late medieval European art.