Patrice Barton

Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

Going back to school is an exciting and busy time but it can also be nerve-wracking and stressful for some kids. The below books address all the emotions a child might be feeling about returning in the fall and help them feel ready to jump back in.   Back to School Bestsellers: Children’s → Back to School:

From social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning picture book illustrator Patrice Barton (co-creators of The Invisible Boy) comes a story about managing anxiety and finding the courage to stand up for yourself and others. Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she

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