Maggie Testa

Cody has someone very special to welcome home: baby Kendi. From the moment his little sister arrives, he wants to show her everything that makes their home warm and safe, from where she will sleep to where she will play and be loved. Based on a CoComelon song, this tender 8x8 storybook turns a big family change into a gentle tour of home. The simple scenes are especially comforting for children thinking about a new baby sibling, while older early elementary readers can enjoy Cody’s proud, caring point of view. It is a soft, reassuring family story about love, belonging, and the excitement of becoming a big brother.

Trolley is ready to roll through the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, and Daniel Tiger is ready to say hello to friends along the way. Shaped like Trolley and made with moving wheels, this board book turns a simple ride into a hands-on visit through Daniel’s cheerful world. The story is brief and friendly, with familiar places and characters for fans of the show to recognize. For children in the early elementary years, it works especially well as a shared read-aloud or a nostalgic picture book to enjoy with younger siblings. The moving parts add playful interaction while the neighborhood setting keeps the mood warm, safe, and inviting.

Kelp’s Unicorn Spark lets him move between two parts of his life: his family in the sea and his friends in Unicorn Land. Usually that sparkle feels special, but this time it makes a mess. Kelp has to figure out what to do next, and the answer must come in his own Kelp-like way. Based on the DreamWorks Not Quite Narwhal animated show, this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read keeps the text simple while centering a clear problem young readers can follow. The story blends ocean friends, unicorn magic, and gentle independence, making it a welcoming choice for children who like sweet animal fantasy and early reader stories about fixing mistakes.

Olivia is the big sister, and everyone should remember it. Then Father says that Ian may grow taller than she is one day, and suddenly Olivia has a new mission: keep her little brother little. With her usual dramatic confidence, she starts looking for a way to stop Ian from growing. This Level 1 Ready-to-Read adaptation gives children a funny, relatable look at sibling feelings, especially the worry that a family role might change. Short sentences, familiar characters, and a clear emotional problem make the story approachable for developing readers. Olivia’s concern is silly, sincere, and very Olivia, making this a lively choice for fans of family stories with humor.

Daniel Tiger’s day is full of times to know: breakfast time, Chime Time, dinner time, bath time, story time, and bedtime. With sturdy movable clock hands, this novelty board book lets children follow Daniel’s routine while getting an early introduction to telling time. The familiar neighborhood setting keeps the concept friendly, and the hands-on clock gives readers something to move as each part of the day changes. This is best for children who enjoy interactive books or for early elementary readers practicing how daily routines connect to clocks. Warm, simple, and practical, it turns a basic time concept into a Daniel Tiger day from morning to night.

Charlie Brown has a valentine ready, but courage is a lot harder to find. Valentine’s Day has arrived, and the Little Red-Haired Girl is still just far enough away to make his stomach twist into knots. With Lucy nearby and the Peanuts gang adding their usual mix of advice, teasing, and good grief, Charlie Brown tries to do something brave. This Level 2 Ready-to-Read keeps the humor gentle and familiar while giving early readers a story about nerves, friendship, and hoping for the best. Fans of Peanuts will enjoy seeing a classic Charlie Brown worry turn into a funny, sweet Valentine’s Day moment.

Miffy and Grunty are ready to be useful at the library, and helping Aunt Alice sounds like the perfect job. Stamping books is fun. Shelving books is even better, until the friends discover that library work has a right way and a wrong way. With Aunt Alice’s patient help, Miffy learns how sorting can make books easier to find. This gentle Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read is simple, cheerful, and well suited to children building confidence with short sentences and familiar scenes. The story brings together friendship, libraries, and a first look at organizing by color, making it a sweet choice for young readers who love quiet adventures with favorite characters.

Daniel Tiger is learning an important everyday skill: stopping to use the potty, even when he is busy. This simple novelty book gives the familiar Daniel Tiger lesson a hands-on touch with a button that makes a flushing sound. The story is best suited to children who enjoy reassuring routines, but it can also work for older siblings or confident young readers sharing a book with a younger child. Warm, direct scenes make the milestone feel normal instead of scary or embarrassing. With Daniel’s friendly voice and Jason Fruchter’s recognizable art, this book offers a gentle, practical story about listening to your body and becoming more independent.

Story time is almost starting, and Daniel Tiger and Prince Wednesday can hardly contain their excitement. The library is full of books, friends, and fun, but it is also a place where readers need calm voices and listening bodies. With help from Daniel’s father, the friends learn how to settle down so they can enjoy the story together. This Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read uses a familiar Daniel Tiger situation to support children who are practicing self-control in shared spaces. Short, clear sentences and a gentle emotional lesson make it a useful early reader for fans of library visits, friendship stories, and television characters they already know.

Daniel Tiger and O the Owl are having fun in the rain until thunder changes the whole feeling of the day. Once they come inside, the storm still sounds big, and both friends feel scared. Mom Tiger helps them try a calming idea: close your eyes and think of something happy. This Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read gives children a gentle way to name fear and practice soothing themselves when weather feels loud or surprising. The sentences are simple, the emotional lesson is clear, and the familiar Daniel Tiger setting keeps the story reassuring. It is a helpful early reader for children who like friendship stories with real feelings at the center.

Linus and Pigpen are running for class president, and both want one thing every candidate needs: to look popular. Their solution is simple enough. Pose with Snoopy, take a great campaign photo, and win over the voters. But Snoopy has his own ideas about popularity, and soon the school election becomes much funnier than anyone planned. This Peanuts story introduces leadership, campaigning, and classroom competition in a light, comic way for young readers. Children who enjoy Snoopy’s confidence and Charlie Brown’s world will find plenty to laugh about, while the school setting makes the election easy to understand without turning the story into a lesson.

Olivia is trusted with an important job: protect the model house her architect father made for a client. That should be simple, until her dog ruins the model and Olivia has to think fast. Rather than only panic, she turns the problem into a chance to build something new. This Olivia Ready-to-Read story combines family, design, and hands-on creativity in a way that feels lively and easy to follow. Young readers can enjoy Olivia’s bold personality while also seeing how mistakes can lead to problem solving. With an architecture theme and a funny household mishap, it is a strong pick for children who like making, building, and imaginative animal characters.

A dry pond is a serious problem when Olivia, Ian, and Francine are ready for a boat race. Olivia knows exactly what they need: rain. If the clouds will not cooperate, she is determined to help the weather along herself. This Level 1 Olivia story gives new readers a playful mix of big ideas, funny confidence, and simple weather curiosity. As Olivia tries to turn a sunny day into a rainy one, you follow her through a small problem that feels very important when friends are waiting and a race is at stake. Bright, familiar characters and short sentences make this an inviting early reader for children who enjoy spirited animal stories and TV tie-in adventures.

Halloween is supposed to mean treats, costumes, and fun with friends. For Charlie Brown, it also means one very unlucky surprise: while the other kids collect candy, he keeps getting rocks. This Level 2 Ready-to-Read brings the Peanuts gang into a classic trick-or-treating story filled with gentle humor and Charlie Brown’s unmistakable good grief. Early readers can follow the repeated joke, enjoy the Halloween setting, and recognize the funny difference between what Charlie Brown hopes for and what happens. With simple sentences and comic-strip charm, this story is a good fit for children who like holiday books that are more silly than spooky.

Peppermint Patty is ready for summer camp, and she is not the kind of camper who hangs back. Swimming, baseball, campfire songs, and helping Marcie feel more outdoorsy all sound like the perfect adventure. Then Peppermint Patty finds out that Charlie Brown is at the boys’ camp across the lake, and camp suddenly offers a new possibility. This Level 2 Ready-to-Read brings Peanuts humor into a classic summer setting, with plenty of friendship, energy, and playful plans. Early readers can follow a clear story while enjoying familiar characters outside their usual neighborhood. It is a fun choice for children who like camp stories, sports, and comic-style adventures.

Linus is writing to the Great Pumpkin again, but this Halloween he has a bigger plan. Why should he be the only one sending a letter? Soon Sally, Lucy, Charlie Brown, and more of the Peanuts gang have messages of their own, each tucked behind a pull-out tab for readers to discover. This playful novelty book turns a favorite Peanuts tradition into an interactive Halloween story filled with hope, humor, and classic comic-strip charm. Children can read the story and open the letters as Linus waits to see whether the Great Pumpkin will notice all this extra mail. It is a cheerful pick for Peanuts fans who like holiday stories with surprises to lift and read.

The Dragon Riders do not face every dragon by guessing. They study, compare, record, and learn. Book of Dragons invites readers into that same in-world guide, gathering dragon facts, observations, and secrets from Bork the Bold through Hiccup and the Dragon Academy. Rather than a traditional chapter story, this deluxe illustrated book works like a fantasy field guide for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and DreamWorks Dragons. Young readers can explore different dragon types, imagine Viking discoveries, and enjoy the feeling of holding the kind of book Hiccup himself might use. It is a strong choice for children who love creature guides, fantasy adventure, and richly illustrated movie or television tie-ins.

The first day of school is almost here, and Charlie Brown is already worrying. New classrooms, new routines, and the pressure to have a good year all feel like a lot, even with the Peanuts gang nearby. In this Level 2 Ready-to-Read, Charlie Brown faces a school-year start with his usual mix of nervousness, honesty, and good grief. The story speaks to children who know what back-to-school butterflies feel like, while the familiar comic humor keeps the mood light. With readable sentences and beloved characters, this Peanuts story is a friendly choice for early readers building confidence at the same time Charlie Brown tries to find his.

At the library, Daniel and O the Owl find a pop-up book that looks too good to wait for. Uncle X is ready to read it, but O keeps noticing other exciting books all around the room. With so many choices nearby, focusing on one story is harder than it sounds. This Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read turns a small library moment into a gentle lesson about attention, patience, and enjoying one thing at a time. The simple plot and familiar Daniel Tiger characters make it approachable for children who are strengthening early reading skills. It is especially appealing for young readers who love books about books, story time, and friendly problem solving.

Step behind the curtain and discover the magic that brought a holiday masterpiece to life. Every December, families gather around the television to watch a struggling boy search for the true meaning of the season, but the story of how that beloved animated special was actually created is an incredible adventure of its own. This beautifully illustrated tribute serves as your exclusive backstage pass into the making of a legendary broadcast. Inside, you will uncover the complete original script, allowing you to read the iconic dialogue exactly as it was written. The pages are packed with hundreds of brilliant, full-color pieces of rare animation art, revealing the intricate process of turning static drawings into moving characters. You will also find fascinating insights from the original producers and animators, alongside special publication notes regarding the unforgettable jazz soundtrack that defined the show's atmosphere. Perfect for anyone who cherishes a certain scrawny little tree, this comprehensive keepsake celebrates the incredible creativity, risk, and heart required to build a tradition that has lasted for generations.

The air is crisp, the costumes are ready, and Halloween night has finally arrived in the neighborhood. While the rest of the gang is busy running from house to house collecting candy and preparing for a big party, Linus has a very different plan. He is completely convinced that the legendary Great Pumpkin will rise from the pumpkin patch tonight to bring toys to kids everywhere. He even manages to convince Sally to skip the trick-or-treating and wait with him in the chilly dirt. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown is having his usual terrible luck, collecting nothing but heavy rocks in his candy bag, and Snoopy is taking to the sky to battle the infamous Red Baron. Everyone is having a totally unique and hilarious holiday adventure. You will laugh out loud as you join this classic cast of characters for a spooky night filled with funny misunderstandings and loyal friendships. Discover if the Great Pumpkin will finally make an appearance, or if Linus is in for another long, cold night of waiting.