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A heartwarming story for the holidays that encourages kids to write to Santa to let him know if they should be on the naughty or nice list—and each child receives a personalized letter from Santa in return! When an after-school art class is given an assignment to write a letter to Santa Claus, the students jump at the chance to tell Santa all the good things they’ve done throughout the year, but not Parker. Parker knows that he’s done some things he probably shouldn’t have. Since Santa already knows about those naughty things, Parker decides to write an honest letter and explain—even if it means no presents this Christmas. An up-and-coming holiday classic, Dear Santa is the heartwarming and endearing story of a child who learns that there’s more to Christmas than being on the naughty or nice list.

An engaging new entry in the What Does It Mean to Be…? series that celebrates what it means to be an American—regardless of your politics What does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly. While politics seem to divide our country into the two opposing teams of red and blue, one truth remains: we are all Americans. But what does that mean? This continuation of the popular What Does It Mean to Be…? series provides a nonpartisan point of view perfect for any and all Americans who are proud of who they are—and where they come from, regardless of their political views.

Math, science, sports, and games come together to delight young readers in a fanciful look at what would happen if kids played games with animals. Would they win a pie-eating contest with a hippo, a wrestling match with an anaconda, or a game of tag with a porcupine? Win or lose, the competitions are hilarious as twelve different animals display their amazing natural abilities. “Fun Facts and Fascinating Feats” complement the fast-paced storyline. Parents and teachers will appreciate the literacy and STEM activities in the back of the book.

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.

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!

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!

Children learn about the characteristics of robins, but more importantly, are given a sweet story about the firsts of growing up. A little bird, a big sky, and the first time out of the nest! A robin’s first flight is a gentle reminder about what we can accomplish if we just keep trying. As reviewer Sue Lowell Gallion says, “Children (and parents!) experiencing the many firsts of growing up will relate to this lively story of a young robin learning to fly. Playful, rhyming text and winsome water color illustrations give readers a birds’ eye view of the baby birds’ emotions and adventures on its way to solo flight.”

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.

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.

Scampers is no ordinary mouse. She’s curious. She asks questions. And she experiments. In short, she thinks like a scientist! Her friend Nibbles, reluctantly joins her as they set out to discover the truth about the owl in the garden. Children will enjoy the jaunty dialogue and whimsical illustrations, and along the way they’ll learn how think like a scientist, too! Scampers is no ordinary mouse. She’s curious. She asks questions. And she experiments. In short, she thinks like a scientist! Her friend Nibbles, reluctantly joins her as they set out to discover the truth about the owl in the garden. Children will enjoy the jaunty dialogue and whimsical illustrations, and along the way they’ll learn how think like a scientist, too!

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.

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.

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.

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!).

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.

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!

Learning becomes fun with this book about Africa’s savanna. Amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us! Come along on a safari! You’ll meet lions and rhinos and hippos—oh, my! You’ll also find elephants that squirt, giraffes that slurp, and hornbills that toot. Africa’s savanna is home to a delightful diversity of animals. Kids will love to sing about them—and count them, too! Cut paper illustrations add to the discovery, highlighting some animals and hiding others. Safaris are fun! Information about the animals, a map of Africa, and tips from both the author and the illustrator on how to use this book with children round out a very helpful package.

Children learn about the life cycle of a green bean from the perspective of a young girl and her dog. A freckled-faced young gardener opens a packet of seeds. And the magic begins! Crisp verses take the reader through the growing season—from a sprout peeking out, to a curlicue catching dew, to a vine twining on a line, until finally . . . GREEN BEANS! Trina’s watercolors match the mood of a garden, and in the backmatter Patricia provides life cycle science and related vocabulary, and instructions on growing your own green beans. This book is sure to encourage young gardeners to put their toes in the soil and perhaps even read a book in a garden nook.