A spooky and kooky tale about a lonely duck and his unexpected new friend-now in an 8 x 8 trim size and paperback Told in rollicking rhyme, this picture book introduces Quackenstein, a lonely duck in his "lair" at the zoo. One day, Quack is inspired to adopt an egg from the nursery and-much like his inspiration, Dr. Frankenstein-he's shocked by what emerges from the egg. The "monster" chases him throughout the zoo in a fast-paced and funny parody of monster movies. In the twist ending, the monster (actually an adorable platypus) and Quack resolve their differences and settle down as a not-so-spooky family

An all-new, illustrated chapter book adventure about girl power, self-expression, and friendship, based on the Netflix series Princess Power and inspired by the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Princesses Wear Pants (from TODAY show coanchor Savannah Guthrie and educator Alli Oppenheim) Return to the four fruitdoms with Penny Pineapple, Kira Kiwi, Rita Raspberry, and Bea Blueberry! This original tale, illustrated in full-color, features beloved characters and explores the world of Princess Power, a new children's Netflix series inspired by the instant #1 bestselling picture books Princesses Wear Pants and Princesses Save the World. These curious, kindhearted, can-do princesses learn that as long as they stay true to themselves and work together, there's no challenge they can't face--and there's nothing sweeter than friendship!

Get totally smitten with mermaid kittens in the first book in this new chapter book series! It s purrfect for fans of Magic Kitten and the Fairy Animals of Misty Wood series.

Coral, Shelly, and Angel are best friends. They love exploring their home in Kittentail Cove. On the first day of sea school, their teacher asks everyone to bring in something special to share with the class. Shelly and Angel can t wait to visit Tortoiseshell Reef to find an extra-special treasure. But the reef is all the way on the edge of the cove and Coral is scared to swim that far away from home. Can this scaredy-cat learn to be brave?

These adorable purrmaids will have young readers paws-itively hooked from page one!

"Let's get ready to cruuuuumble!" Join Cake and Pie in this fun-loving, laugh-out-loud picture book about the ultimate friendship rivalry and overcoming jealousy to realize being together is the Sweetest Thing. There can only be one favorite dessert... Will it be Cake, the friend who rises to every occasion? Or will Pie's surprisingly sweet center be the most irresistible? There's only one way to settle this battle, once and for all: FOOD FIGHT! Perfect for fans of The Bad Seed and Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast.

Chapter book readers' favorite kitten mermaids learn all about voting during a contest in this 14th book in the series that will have readers paw-sitively hooked from page one! There's a contest happening at Kittentail Cove Library! Only one lucky purrmaid will have their poster displayed in the brand new reading room, and Angel is excited to help count the votes! All the art is amazing...but Angel really wants her friend Coral to win. When she finds some ballots that weren't counted, Angel isn't sure what to do. Is the contest ruined? Or is there a surprise in store? Don't miss any of the purrmaids' adventures, including The Scaredy Cat, Search for the Mermicorn, Party Animals, and more!

All in step with wing in wing . . . Chicks can conquer anything! Nerdy Chick has been waiting all day for the Rocket Club meeting. But when she gets there, she finds a disturbing sign tacked to the door: "NO CHICKS ALLOWED!!!" Puzzled, then baffled, then just plain mad, Nerdy Chick sets out to change the rules. Along the way, she meets other chicks who are just like her: passionate and determined. From Soccer Chick to Science Chick and Wordy Chick to Yoga Chick, these chicks aren't willing to take "NO" for an answer. They rally together, march to the barn at the center of town, and-when they hear "NO" once again-chart their own path forward (or, rather, up, up, and away!). A celebration of girl power and community action, Chicks Rule! is the playful, diverse, victorious anthem chicks everywhere will love.

Caveboy loves banging his club, running really fast, and playing with his friends, but when his club breaks, he needs to find a new one, leading him to making a new friend and discovering his own bravery.

The purrmaids are taking a trip to Flamingo Island! The adorable mermaid-kittens in this chapter book series will have readers paw-sitively hooked from page one! Shelly's parents visit Flamingo Island to collect shrimp for their restaurant-and this time, Shelly gets to go! Even better, her best friends, Angel and Coral, are coming, too! Shelly can't wait to see the flamingos and find a keepsake to bring back home. But when she accidentally takes something she shouldn't, the purrmaids have to figure out how to make things right! Don't miss any of the purrmaids' adventures, including The Scaredy Cat, Search for the Mermicorn, Party Animals, and more!

From the author of the Purrmaids series comes a rollicking read all about a spoiled pug and her unexpected run-in with the great outdoorsRoxie the pug lives a life of luxury. She loves fizzy drinks and fluffy pillows. She keeps her treats and chew toys close and never has to lift a paw. One night, Roxie's humans are fast asleep when she has to GO! She scurries out of her doggy door to do her business, only to find . . . the door has locked behind her. Will Roxie be stuck outside forever? Without toys, treats, and tummy rubs?! Soon enough, Roxie finds her grit and finds her way back inside. A changed pup, she dreams sweet dreams of the adventures tomorrow might hold. This fresh and funny picture book from Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Leeza Hernandez encourages readers to venture out of their comfort zone to nurture the adventurer inside us all.

When Mama Chick kisses her kids goodnight, she expects them to stay in bed, but those chicks...run...wild They jump around and do cartwheels, until Mama comes in and says "You're all in trouble. But when she turns out the lights...they start a pillow fight Finally, Mama gets them settled, but she's not ready for bed either
Sudipta Bardhan's playful ryhme and not-quite-ready for bedtime attitude and Ward Jenkins' exuberant artwork will delight both parents and kids