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Beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells tells the story of a young cat who goes to bed worrying about what might happen on the first day of school—only to be pleasantly surprised in this engaging and reassuring picture book! On the night before kindergarten, Milo’s dreams are not happy ones and make him worry about all the ways things at school could go wrong. On the morning of the big day, he’s nervous and wants Mama and Daddy to come with him, but they aren’t allowed. How can Milo face kindergarten alone? But over the course of the day, Milo makes new friends and learns new things. Kindergarten turns out to be pretty great!

Introducing the dream team of school supplies, here to get you ready for school and calm any first-day jitters! This delightful board book is the perfect back-to-school read! From crayons to paper it’s the time of year to meet new friends, because school is near! Perfect for your little one’s first day of school, meet the dream team of school supplies: a colorful cast of characters that includes crayons, pencil, paint set, ruler, and notebook! Friendly faces and familiar objects are waiting to make little readers feel welcome in their new classroom.

A magical adaptation Charles Perrault’s French classic that has been translated and illustrated by Marcia Brown, earning her the Caldecott Medal as well as the love of children everywhere. Even in rags, Cinderella is a hundred times more beautiful than her cruel stepsisters. And how she wishes to go to the prince’s ball! But her sisters delight in telling her that people would only laugh at her at the palace. Fortunately, Cinderella is blessed with a fairy godmother who can turn pumpkins into golden coaches, lizards into footmen, and rags into riches. At the ball, Cinderella will have the most thrilling night of her life—until the stroke of midnight!

From the one and only Sandra Boynton comes a celebratory board book about a madcap crew of lovable birthday party crashers. You hear the door come crashing down—those birthday monsters are in town! Featuring Boynton’s irresistible rhyming text and delightful illustrations, these creatures are going to wreak havoc in the most extraordinarily rude ways, making every celebration truly unforgettable! Five Birthday Monsters barge right in and yell, “It’s Morning! Let’s Begin!”

From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Matt Van Fleet comes a “delightful romp” (School Library Journal) of a novelty book with interactive tabs starring a humorous cast of animals getting ready for bed! It’s getting late, the sun’s almost set, and it’s time for bed! A group of frantic animal friends rush through their bedtime routine: taking a bath, putting on their pajamas, brushing their teeth, reading a story, and then finally putting their heads on the pillow and saying goodnight. Readers can help each step of the way with interactive tabs!

Explore the world of Lucy the doll in this gorgeous hardcover book, with detailed pop-ups and lift-the-flap elements. Children will adore reading all about Lucy and her family, her school and the town she lives in, and interacting with the beautiful 3D buildings as they pop off the page! Children will delight in exploring this stunning illustrated hardcover book, with pop-ups and lift-the-flap elements on each page. Meet Lucy Charming, a doll who lives in a beautiful doll's house with her family. Follow along as Lucy embarks on a very important and special journey, visiting some other doll's houses along the way. Each spread features interactive elements, including pop-ups and lift-the-flaps, bringing color and life to this gorgeous story.

Can a Magical Box of Crayons Bring Color—and Joy—Back to School? The school has lost its color—literally! In a once-cheerful town, a wave of gray has washed over everything. Classrooms are gloomy, playgrounds are dull, and students and teachers alike are feeling the boredom. But everything changes when one lucky student receives a surprise gift: a box of seven extraordinary crayons with big personalities and even bigger ideas. Together, these magical, mischievous crayons lead the charge to bring color, creativity, and joy back to the school. With their unique quirks, hilarious antics, and unstoppable spirit, they show everyone that teamwork, hope, and imagination can transform even the grayest days.

Everyone’s favorite pig takes on the ABCs in this adorable board book that explores the alphabet with Olivia’s—and Caldecott Honoree Ian Falconer’s—signature creativity. • A is for accessories, • B is for books, • and O is for... • OLIVIA, of course! Come along from A to Z in this unique and raucous romp through the alphabet as only Olivia could describe it. A perfect gift for any fan of the precocious pig, this sturdy board book is ideal for the youngest Olivia readers—and the littlest hands (or hoofs).