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In this delightful companion to the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Max the Brave, Max is on a mission to find the Moon before bedtime Max is done being brave, and now it’s time to sleep—all he has to do is say good night. But something’s wrong! When Max goes to say good night to the moon, it’s nowhere to be found. Unable to sleep without finishing his nighttime ritual, Max embarks on a journey to find the moon and wish it a good night. With the same loveable character and bright, graphic illustrations as Max the Brave, Max at Night is sure to delight young readers and adults alike.

Support a child’s natural curiosity about the moon and encourage a deeper appreciation for our place in the world. An adventurous young girl journeys around the world, if only in her dreams. She discovers both natural beauty and man-made wonders. And all along the way she’s accompanied by her faithful companion—the Moon. Always changing, yet always with her, the Moon remains her magical friend and loyal guide. The silhouette art suggests the wonderful places the girl travels in her fertile imagination—places on every continent. In the “Explore More—For Kids” section, a map offers a simple introduction to world geography, along with an introduction to the phases of the Moon.

Swim along with Octopus as she leaves the safety of her den to search for food. She outwits dangerous enemies by using a dazzling display of defenses-clouds of ink, jet propulsion, camouflage, and more. Oh, yes, Octopus escapes again and again! Supplementary material includes information on the many creatures Octopus meets in the story, an introduction to the animal’s remarkable biology, and stories which tend to demonstrate the remarkable intelligence of these animals. Swim along with Octopus as she leaves the safety of her den to search for food. She outwits dangerous enemies by using a dazzling display of defenses-clouds of ink, jet propulsion, camouflage, and more. Oh, yes, Octopus escapes again and again! Supplementary material includes information on the many creatures Octopus meets in the story, an introduction to the animal’s remarkable biology, and stories which tend to demonstrate the remarkable intelligence of these animals.

Beetles fly, frogs hop, and slugs slide over the pages of this book, made to be read by a child while lying on the grass. Children interact with the book, with a tip, tap, and turn of the book, moving the critters along. The critters even interact with each other in surprising ways. John Himmelman brings together his expertise as both a naturalist and an artist to encourage children to explore nature in their own backyard. Beetles fly, frogs hop, and slugs slide over the pages of this book, made to be read by a child while lying on the grass. Children interact with the book, with a tip, tap, and turn of the book, moving the critters along. The critters even interact with each other in surprising ways. John Himmelman brings together his expertise as both a naturalist and an artist to encourage children to explore nature in their own backyard.

A tribute to the last remaining old-growth redwood forests that stand along the northern California coast and to the people working so hard to save them, this book explores the beautiful and rarely seen world within the redwood forests. There’s a world teeming with life that very few people ever see. Take a peek at some of the animals that make their home in a Tall Tall Tree—a magnificent coast redwood. Count the critters, one through ten—chipmunks chattering, bats roosting, slugs sliding, and many more. Tony Frederick’s playful rhyme makes this a book young children will want to look at and listen to again and again, while early readers will enjoy reading it on their own. The turn of every page reveals a unique perspective on the redwood’s many moods, illustrated with Chad Wallace’s stunning colors. Enriching STEAM activities complement the content. Come discover and explore this wild and magic world!

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Love You More comes a new book about the love between a parent and child Rise and shine. It’s time to start our day with an “I love you” and a big hug to get you on your way… Hugs can say many different things, like “hello,” “thank you,” and “I’m sorry.” But underneath it all, every hug says “I love you.” Explore the depths of the special bond between parent and child through the universal gesture of a hug in Laura Duksta’s newest picture book about love.

Vibrant illustrations and rhyming text offer readers the chance to connect with our environment by comparing it to ourselves. You know that babies are carried by grown ups, but do you know how animal parents carry their babies? This book looks at a variety of different animals and displays how the mother and/or father carries their baby. Each page is filled with vibrant illustrations and rhyming text to describe how babies of different animals are cared for. The information brings many habitats of unusual animals to young readers, and establishes a connectedness among the world’s creatures. Backmatter with assessment and content connections to Reading, Language Arts, Math, and Engineering is included, making this a perfect book for schools and libraries.

Gorgeous artwork accompanies the information about the lives of animals throughout the seasons, revealing the diverse ways that some animals are active at night while others are active during the day. Eagles fish for breakfast, bats eat mouthfuls of mosquitoes, squirrels busily gather acorns, and cougars quietly prowl through snow. Diane’s delightful rhyming verses depict the diverse lives of two animals for each month of the year—one animal that’s active during the day and another active at night, for a total of 24 fascinating critters. Andrea gives her water color paintings a stylized flair by employing her own unique digital technique. Additional information and activity suggestions give kids, parents, and teachers ways to explore more about daily rhythms and yearly cycles.

Now available in board! In the vein of Goodnight Moon, say “goodnight” to your lab in this parody of a beloved classic. It’s been a long day at the lab for this scientist. Now it’s time to say goodnight! Goodnight laser. Goodnight notebook. Goodnight picture of Einstein with a stern look. While poking fun at the clutter and chaos of lab life, scientists of all ages will appreciate ending their day with this sweet, scientific parody in the style of Goodnight Moon. An absolute delight for parents and little lab boys and girls!

New in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—can YOU catch a mermaid? Last week I saw a mermaid. It’s not something I’d pretend! I’d really like to catch her so she could be my friend. But how to catch a mermaid? You don’t learn this in school. We’ll need to build a gentle trap and start near the tide pool. Many claim to have caught a mermaid, but can YOU? Perfect for summer, the newest title in the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series will have children and parents excited to see if these characters can actually pull off catching a mermaid!

New in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—can YOU catch a snowman? From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new winter adventure! Our heroes’ entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life—and ran away! Can YOU help catch it? Get ready for snow much fun as you travel through a winter wonderland with running, skating, and bouncing through trap after trap to catch the snowman and claim the winning prize. Will the snowman teach our heroes a lesson they’ll never forget? Who snows!

Next in the bestselling How to Catch Series! Find out what happens when a turkey escapes from a Thanksgiving play and is loose in the school! Thanksgiving time is here again, But there’s a turkey on the run! Can you catch this tricky bird And enjoy all the holiday fun? A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it? Fun and chaos ensue as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!).

Essential information about the water cycle is conveyed through whimsical artwork and a story connecting the reader to the elements of the world. Water is always changing – from rain to rivers, fog to thunderheads and snowflakes to ocean waves. John Paterson’s lyrical verses present water in its many colors, shapes, and forms as it follows its natural cycle through the seasons. Along the way, water speaks for itself: “Because of me the land is green. I’m why the sky is blue. All of life depends on me. I’m even part of you.” Teachers and parents will appreciate the Explore More section in the back of the book that includes “The Science Behind the Poetry,” STEM activities, water conservation tips, and more.

Become a bird detective, discovering clues about where a bird lives, how it moves, and what it eats by looking at its feet. Laurie Angus’ bright, bold illustrations and simple text invite children to guess what birds will be revealed on successive pages. But look out! Predators are watching the birds, and they are hungry! “Fun Foot Facts,” food chains, bird watching tips, and more are presented in Explore More for Kids, Teachers, and Parents in the back of the book. Become a bird detective, discovering clues about where a bird lives, how it moves, and what it eats by looking at its feet. Laurie Angus’ bright, bold illustrations and simple text invite children to guess what birds will be revealed on successive pages. But look out! Predators are watching the birds, and they are hungry! “Fun Foot Facts,” food chains, bird watching tips, and more are presented in Explore More for Kids, Teachers, and Parents in the back of the book.

Learning becomes fun with this book about the ecosystem of the desert. Amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us! Deserts are full of surprises! An amazing array of animals calls this driest place on Earth their home. Through rhythm and rhyme, children meet a new animal on every page. They won’t be able to resist getting in on all the action as animal parents teach their babies how to live in this unusual place—camels kneel, armadillos dig, dingoes sniff, and jerboas jump. Cut paper collages capture the subtle beauty of the desert and also “hide” more animals for young eyes to find. Additional information, a world map, and tips from the author give parents and teachers all they need to make learning fun. One part song, one part story, and one part sheer delight!

A straight conversation about LGBTQ+ discrimination from a child’s point of view Love Is Love empowers young readers to celebrate the family they have—no matter how it’s constructed. A boy confides in a friend when he’s teased for having two dads and for wearing a shirt that they deem is “gay.” Kids tell him that they’re not a real family, and he doesn’t know how to respond. But our narrator realizes that his friend’s family (with a mom and a dad) isn’t all that different from his: they both have parents who love them, and they both love their parents. And it’s love that makes a family.

Now available in board! Chris Ferrie takes on the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle with a playful look at scientists! The adored children’s classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear gets a nerdy makeover in this picture book by the #1 bestselling science author for kids! Young readers will delight at taking a familiar text and poking fun at it all while learning about scientists and how they changed the world. This sweet parody is the perfect inspiration for scientists of all ages! Full of scientific rhyming fun, Scientist, Scientist, Who Do You See? features appearances by some of the world’s greatest scientists!

Santa and Mrs. Claus want to go on a vacation—but can someone as famous as Santa stay out of sight? Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their reindeer are on vacation in one of their favorite spots, but despite his intention to go incognito, Santa is hiding in plain sight—and the local children have started to notice! Find out what happens when more and more children start to spot Santa. This Christmas regional series combines a fun and festive story with search-and-find artwork that will have children looking for Santa amongst his favorite vacation spots.

Learning becomes fun with this book detailing the interesting names given to animals and their young. “If you were an animal—wild or tame, would you know your daddy’s name?” Every page answers this question with a different animal. Meet a joey riding piggy-back whose daddy is a sugar glider, a calf whose daddy is a towering giraffe, and a tiny fry floating next to its seahorse daddy. Rhyming verses describe animal characteristics, and watercolor illustrations capture the feeling of all the different habitats, making every page a teachable moment. Additional animal information and matching game in the back of the book extends the learning.

New in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—do YOU have what it takes to pluck a prehistoric pal? Do dinosaurs still walk among us? Of course they do! Sure, no one has seen one walking around, but if alligators, whales, and even birds still exist, then of course dinosaurs must still be roaming among us, right? This next installment in the How to Catch series is sure to amaze and delight young readers and educators alike, as it blends STEAM concepts with the hilarity and chaos of trying to wrangle a prehistoric friend.