The favorite book is gone, and bedtime cannot possibly begin without it. Maybe a bear ate it. Maybe a stegosaurus stomped on it. Maybe something even stranger happened.
In this funny picture book, a frantic little reader searches for a missing book while imagination runs wild. The simple, energetic text captures how huge a small problem can feel when a beloved story has disappeared, and the animal-filled illustrations make every wild guess funnier than the last.
Perfect for children who know the comfort of a favorite bedtime book, Maybe a Bear Ate It! celebrates reading, imagination, and the dramatic feelings that come with misplacing something treasured.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Mother Goose gets a new stage in this lively book made for two voices. Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, Old King Cole, and other familiar nursery-rhyme figures step into short, funny tales that children and adults can read together. The color-coded text shows which lines belong to each reader and when both voices join, making the book inviting for growing readers who are ready to share the page. Mary Ann Hoberman uses rhyme, rhythm, repetition, and quick dialogue to build confidence without losing the fun of a real story. Michael Emberley’s energetic illustrations add humor and expression to each familiar character. Part of the You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You series, this collection is a warm, playful bridge between being read to and reading with someone else.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Your first day began with a cry, a breath, a gaze, and arms ready to hold you. Happy Birth Day! tenderly tells the story of a baby's first hours, from birth through the early moments of seeing, hearing, nursing, resting, and being welcomed.
Robie H. Harris writes with warmth and wonder, turning a child's beginning into a gentle family story. Michael Emberley's carefully observed illustrations give the book an intimate, realistic feeling, making the newborn's first experiences feel both ordinary and extraordinary.
Quiet, loving, and reassuring, this picture book is especially meaningful for children curious about when they were born, new siblings learning about babies, or families sharing memories of a child's arrival.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Poems to Learn by Heart
A poem learned by heart can stay with you long after the book is closed. This generous anthology gathers more than 120 poems chosen especially for memorizing, speaking aloud, and enjoying again and again. Mary Ann Hoberman introduces the collection with practical encouragement for learning poems by heart, then offers a wide mix of classic and contemporary voices, childhood favorites, and lesser-known treasures. Some poems are funny, some are thoughtful, and many are short enough to try right away. Michael Emberley’s lively illustrations add warmth, wit, and movement without distracting from the words themselves. Forget-Me-Nots is a strong choice for young readers, families, and classrooms looking for poetry that feels meant to be heard, remembered, and shared.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
144 Pages
Where Tales Are Told and Ogres Are Welcome
Missy absolutely loves spending her mornings with her favorite librarian, Miss Brooks. The before-school story time is the best part of her day, but getting there is a total nightmare. To reach the library, she has to walk right past Billy Toomey's house. Billy is a relentless bully who constantly steals her hat and loves to yell that he is going to get her. Everything changes on a rainy morning when Miss Brooks decides to teach the children how to invent their very own tales. You will cheer for Missy as she has a brilliant flash of inspiration. She realizes she can use the power of plot, characters, and action to outsmart Billy in real life! This incredibly funny, empowering story shows you how creativity and a good imagination can help you rewrite your own real-world problems.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
Baby Harry has taken over the house, and his older brother has had enough. Harry cries, needs attention, and seems to be everywhere. So the big brother thinks up bold solutions: send Harry away, launch him off, maybe even mail Harry to the moon.
This funny picture book gives big sibling feelings plenty of room. The narrator's wild ideas capture the frustration, jealousy, and confusion that can come with a new baby, while the playful exaggeration keeps the story light and relatable.
With expressive illustrations and a lively voice, Mail Harry to the Moon! is a smart choice for children adjusting to a new sibling and for families who want a humorous way to talk about mixed feelings.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
