Oh to be a little green frog relaxing on a lily pad! Frogs are finding new fans all over the world who are enchanted by their strange but calm demeanors, their huge variety of sizes and colors, and their fascinating transformation from tadpole to fully grown amphibian. Their habitats by ponds and other water sources

International Earth Day is celebrated on April 22! This year, cities are marking the day with car-free days and free public transport passes, businesses are making an effort towards sustainability, and neighborhoods are hosting community cleanups and tree plantings. Earth Day is a time to re-focus on the ways we can make our daily lives

In this charmingly-illustrated complete guide, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to Friluftsliv (pronounced FREE-loofts-leeve)—an outdoorsy cousin of hygge. She covers everything from the pleasures of foraging for wild berries to birding to how to stay warm and cozy outside in the middle of winter. Readers will discover how to harness the power of nature

Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassmann is a one-of-a-kind guide to birding locally that encourages readers to slow down and notice the spectacular birds all around them, no matter where they live in the US. This essential guide to the fascinating world of common, everyday birds features: detailed portraits of individual bird species and the

Check out one of the latest lifestyle trends gaining widespread popularity on social media: Cottagecore! The Cottagecore movement embraces the skills and aesthetics of countryside life. Some popular elements of the trend include foraging, picnics, gardening, and crafting centered around sustainability. Sunny summer days will be the perfect time to reconnect with nature and practice

It’s almost summertime and the staff picks are easy! See all of our favorite new June titles below. Check out the full list of new titles on sale this month HERE and the new children’s books on sale HERE. More new on sale titles: Fiction + Nonfiction books and a list of new Children’s Juvenile Fiction

Time to get outside to enjoy this beautiful weather and take advantage of the longer days! Get cookin’ in your backyard, beautify your outdoor space, go exploring with family and friends! We have a book for everyone–nature-lovers, parents, chefs, those of the adventurous spirit, and books for the armchair travelers as well. Take a look

Get ready to celebrate the wonderful men in your life—dads, uncles, grandfathers—who have been with you every step of the way. Whether he’s the chef of the family, the jokester, outdoor-lover, or book nerd, there’s a book for everyone! Check out our Father’s Day collections below.   Father’s Day: Children’s Titles Father’s Day Gifting Ideas

Join us on March 20th for a very special picnic celebration with your favorite Caterpillar! Print out the party kit below, then share your Very Hungry Caterpillar Day picnic festivities by using #VHCDay! If your little one loves The Very Hungry Caterpillar, then they’re sure to delight in these printable coloring pages and activities! They will

Check out all of our top picks HERE!!

Gary Paulsen passed away on Wednesday, October 13.  He was 82. Gary Paulsen was a prolific author and his classic titles are staples on the backlists of Random House Children’s Books’. A three-time Newbery Honor recipient, his award-winning books include Hatchet, Brian’s Winter, The River, Brian’s Return, Brian’s Hunt, Dogsong, Woods Runner, The Winter Room, and

It’s summer, which means SUMMER CAMP!  And here are PRH, we have a camp of our own, Camp Penguin! Join us every day for different trivia and activities, with new links posted daily at 12pm ET.  Visit https://www.camppenguin.com/ for activities and more information! Each week has a different theme, filled with a range of various