From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes this class-ic graduation book.   The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon’s got this . . . Or does he?   Do YOU think The Pigeon will graduate?   Grab your caps, don your gowns, and raise your hands for The Pigeon’s biggest adventure yet in this uplifting, hilarious, and inspirational graduation picture book from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems. It’s a PhD* in fun!  (*Pigeon-y hilarious Diatribe) Read more

The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother! A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Beginner Book edited by Dr. Seuss. When a mother bird's egg starts to jump, she hurries off to make sure she has something for her little one to eat. But as soon as she's gone, out pops the baby bird. He immediately sets off to find his mother, but not knowing what she looks like makes it a challenge. The little hatchling is determined to find his mother, even after meeting a kitten, a hen, a dog, and a Snort. The timeless message of the bond between mother and child make P. D. Eastman's Are You My Mother? a treasured classic. Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7. Read more

Sharpen your crayons and pick up your Ticket to Color! The Bus Drivers have a BIG surprise ahead in this officially official Mo Willems Workshop book! The Pigeon is ready. Are HUE?    Hot dogs! Cookies! HOT DOG COOKIES!?! Color The Pigeon’s favorite things in this action-packed coloring book. Plus, meet NANA-DACTYL! She has an important invitation for The Pigeon. Can YOU get The Pigeon to the Bus Depot on time for the special event? The Duckling, Puppy, and a flock of friends are here to help. But remember . . . DON’T LET THE PIGEON COLOR THIS BOOK!    This 80-page coloring book includes over 50 full-color stickers and a pullout two-sided poster! Read more

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate.In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum. Read more

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Celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Stellaluna with a deluxe edition of this bestselling picture book classic, now with bonus crafts and activities! Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats. “Delightful and informative but never didactic; a splendid debut.”--Kirkus Reviews For this anniversary edition, color has been added to the ink drawings and the interior design now allows for more art to be see. Plus there is a code for a downloadable crafts and activity kit, two pages of updated notes about bats, and a special note from the author.   Read more

Explore the special bond between grandma and grandchild in this adorable puppet book. These beautiful owls are inseparable! Together, they like to soar through the starry skies and count the many fireflies. They sing "hoo-hoo" and visit with friends, too. But they love snuggling in their nest the very best. Wiggle and waggle the owl plush finger puppet as they fly around together. Children will love the adorable and interactive hand puppet toy, making for an engaging story or bedtime experience.Fill your family's library with more finger puppet books from Cottage Door Press!The adorable built-in owl finger puppet encourages interactive play and helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordinationSweet rhyming story entertains while teaching language patterns to babies and toddlers in their first yearsPractice hand-eye coordination. Beautiful illustrations with bright coloring help keep toddlers engagedBabies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the funA great finger puppet book for birthdays, Christmas, baby showers, Mother's Day gifts for grandma, Grandparents Day, and more! Read more

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The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations.Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's Penguins has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents.Don't miss the sequel, The Popper Penguin Rescue! Read more

The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. Read more

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Every friendship faces challenges. Orris and Timble are back in a poignant and evocatively illustrated tale of trust from a two-time Newbery Medalist.Orris the rat and Timble the owl are unlikely friends. Each night, Timble visits Orris in the barn and listens to his stories. But Timble is growing up, and one evening when the owl doesn’t appear as usual Orris wonders if Timble has forgotten him. Is their friendship over? Or could it be that Timble has a tale of his own to share? Illustrated with wistful tenderness, the second title in a projected trilogy to feature this charmingly offbeat pair masterfully explores the stories we tell ourselves, the stories we tell each other, and the binding magic of friendship. Read more

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Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents everyone’s favorite Pigeon trying to escape . . . SCHOOL. Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn’t like it? What if the teacher doesn’t like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!? Kids will love read-aloud time with their wily friend the Pigeon. This book is perfect for preparing kids and caretakers for the first day of school. Say “no!” to all the Pigeon books!·      Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!·      The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!·      Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!·      The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!·      The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?·      The Pigeon Need a Bath!·      The Pigeon Will Ride a Rollercoaster!·      Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!For Mo’ amazing books, check out these other great series: Knuffle BunnyElephant & PiggieUnlimited Squirrels Read more

An oak tree and a crow help their neighbors embrace their differences in this beautiful, nuanced, New York Times-bestselling middle-grade novel from Newbery Medalist author Katherine Applegate.Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"―people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with a crow named Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this wishtree watches over the neighborhood.You might say Red has seen it all.Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming, and Red's experience as a wishtree is more important than ever.Funny, deep, warm, and nuanced, this is Katherine Applegate at her very best―writing from the heart, and from a completely unexpected point of view.This book has Common Core connections. Read more

The delightful classic by E. B. White, author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, about overcoming obstacles and the joy of music. Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him.Louis tries everything he can think of to win Serena's affection—he even goes to school to learn to read and write. But nothing seems to work. Then his father steals him a real brass trumpet. Is a musical instrument the key to winning Louis his love?"We, and our children, are lucky to have this book." —John UpdikeThe Trumpet of the Swan joins E. B. White favorites Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little as classic illustrated novels that continue to speak to today's readers. Whether you curl up with your young reader to share these books or hand them off for independent reading, you are helping to create what are likely to be all-time favorite reading memories. Read more

A New York Times Bestseller! From the bestselling How to Catch series comes a festive turkey tale and Thanksgiving book for kids!A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the show can go on? Follow along as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!). This hilariously zany children's picture book combines STEAM concepts and traps with a silly story and fun illustrations, perfect for starting a new fall family tradition this autumn or giving as a Thanksgiving gift for kids ages 4 and up!Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run!Can you catch this tricky bird before the school play has begun?Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch the Easter BunnyHow to Catch an ElfHow to Catch a MonsterHow to Catch a Leprechaunand more! Read more

The baby owls came out of their house,and they sat on the tree and waited.A big branch for Sarah, a small branch for Percy,and an old piece of ivy for Bill.When three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone, they can't help but wonder where she is. Stunning illustrations from unique and striking perspectives capture the owls as they worry about their mother: What is she doing? When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Not surprisingly, a joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing greets her return, lending a celebratory tone to the ending of this comforting tale. Never has the plight of young ones who miss their mother been so simply told or so beautifully rendered. Read more

Introduce kids to the world of birds with this fun and educational Seek-and-Sticker Book! Featuring fascinating facts and colorful stickers of 100 birds!Sticker book includes information on 100 widespread North American birds kids can find in the wild.Each time a young birder sees one of the species, whether in a park, on a walk, on vacation, or in their backyard, they can place its sticker beside its profile in the book.Full-color sticker book interior offers facts about each bird, general location info, and habitat hints, plus tips for new birders.Birding fosters curiosity and connection with nature.Seek-and-Sticker concept sharpens observational skills and rewards exploration.Start kids on their birding journey, and celebrate new discoveries with fun stickers!100 color photo stickers included!48 full-color pages.Archival/acid-free paper.Sticker book measures 6'' wide x 9'' high.Sturdy softcover binding. Read more