The silly logic of a very serious bear! Benjamin Bear does everything in his own funny way, whether it's drying dishes on a rabbit's back or throwing a ball at a friend to make him play. In this series of gags starring a very loopy bear, Philippe Coudray creates a zany world that makes kids think an... [more]

"(W/A/CA) Geoffrey Hayes

Benny and his sister Penny know it's wrong to sneak into someone else's backyard, but their mysterious new neighbor - or is it a monster? - may be a thief. They go snooping and discover a lot about themselves - and a new friend! Best-selling children's artist Geoffrey Haye... [more]

A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book! There's lots to do before Little Mouse is ready to go visit the barn. Will he master all the intricacies of getting dressed, from snaps and buttons to Velcro and tail holes? Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Smith and his determined Little Mouse reveal all the s... [more]

In the midst of a family dinner with her scolding parents, Maya receieves an unexpected invitation to dine with the Queen. Suddenly, her messy manners are put to the ultimate test and she begins to improvise her very own set of rules, with uproarious results. Filled with humor and exquisitely imagin... [more]

"(W) Dean Haspiel (A/CA) Jay Lynch

Mona and Joey can't stop fighting! When the Mighty Mojo decides to give his powerful costume to them, these argumentative twins fight so much they rip it in half. Now each one is only half as strong! Can Mo and Jo find a way to combine their powers, fight evil Sa... [more]

Nina has had enough! What makes Nina mad? Lots of things - lots of little, everyday things, frustrations that all children will recognize. But Nina knows how to speak her mind and that makes her feel much better. In a series of humorous vignettes, Hilary Knight, the artist who brought the enormously... [more]

"(W) Frank Cammuso (A/CA) Jay Lynch

Someone stole Otto's birthday! When Otto and his robot sidekick, Toot, follow the crook, they discover a topsy-turvy world where rats chase cats and people wear underpants over their clothes. To get his presents back, Otto needs to solve a slew of backwards puzz... [more]

"(W/A/CA) Geoffrey Hayes

Patrick Bear is the perfect playmate. Equal parts adorable and bratty, this endearing hero transforms daily routines into fun adventures. As he keeps his parents on their toes from breakfast to bedtime, Patrick also keeps early readers coming back for more. In this second ... [more]

Meet Patrick, a playful teddy with a sweet spot for Mama, who is put to the test when Big Bear shows up! Geisel Award-winning author Geoffrey Hayes delights young readers with these easy-to-read stories about Patrick Brown, a puddle-jumping teddy bear whose biggest challenge is avoiding naptime...un... [more]

Meet Nanaue, a boy craving to be who he truly is. From the islands of Hawaii comes the electrifying tale of Nanaue, who has to balance his yearning for Dad's guidance with his desire for Mom's nurture. Award-winning cartoonist R. Kikuo Johnson transports young readers to the lush tropical shores of ... [more]

Zig and Wikki are extraterrestrial best friends whose adventures on Earth teach them (and young readers) much about the natural world. In The Cow, the dynamic duo lands in the center of a farm ecosystem. An argument forces the friends to separate, but they're brought back together inside a cow's sto... [more]

"(W) Nadja Spiegelman (A/CA) Trade Loeffler

Zig and Wikki land on a planet full of strange creatures like flies, frogs, and raccoons, just when it seems to be lunchtime! In their hilarious search for a pet, two friends, imagined by Nadja Spiegelman and Trade Loeffler, go on adventures that are out... [more]