Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Elf in this warmhearted Christmas caper. Soon to be a Netflix film!        

Disney Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one,

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A book is the perfect gift.  It provides an escape, it can empower, inspire, and create a shared experience among many. With a book you can learn a new craft or discover a newfound love for different types of cuisine providing endless entertainment. Books give more.   We hope this Holiday Special (running through November

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffer’s comes a delightful picture book, There’s a Ghost In This House, that breaks the fourth wall about young girl’s determination to find the ghost haunting her house. Includes tracing paper pages that make the silly ghosts appear on each page. Perfect for Halloween and any time of year! More

Jerry Pinkney, one of the most heralded children’s book illustrators of all time, has passed away. The illustrator of more than one hundred books, he had the rare distinction of being the recipient of five Caldecott Honors and the winner of the 2010 Caldecott Medal for The Lion and the Mouse. A titan in the

Join us as we celebrate Native American peoples, commemorate their histories, and honor their cultures. Native American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout November. In addition to celebrating the uniqueness and importance of these cultures it is also essential to learn more about important Indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism to cultural appropriation and more.

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

  Fall is finally in the air and we have too many amazing titles on sale this month to choose from!! Please see all of our favorites HERE!        

Feature from The ReadDown As the days start to get colder, there is nothing better than turning on your oven and creating a meal that is warming and cozy. From comfort food to vegan dishes and everything in between, let these cookbooks be your guide to creating something truly delicious.   Fall Cookbooks for the

Cake is delicious and comics are awesome: this exciting non-fiction graphic novel for kids combines both! Explore the history of desserts through a fun adventure with facts, legends, and recipes for readers to try at home.     What inspired you to write this book and even more specifically why a graphic novel? So, the

Who HQ, the bestselling children’s history and biography series, will launch a new line of Who HQ graphic novels on December 21, 2021, Featuring full-color art and text by some of the medium’s most celebrated writers and artists. Each book will portray pivotal moments in a historical figure’s life. The inaugural list includes: WHO SPARKED