Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book)
By Alexandra Penfold, Illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman
From the creators of the bestselling All Are Welcome comes a modern and inclusive picture book that celebrates the many milestones of a child’s life ranging from a school play to graduation with an emphasis on kindness and community.
Buy here for $18.99 

Dr. Seuss’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Coloring Book
By Random House
Celebrate new beginnings with Dr. Seuss! Featuring designs and patterns based on the best-selling Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, this coloring book for all ages is the perfect way to relax and exercise your imagination.
Buy here for $18.99

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! 
By Dr. Seuss
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond!
Buy here for $18.99

The Blur
By Minh Lê, Illustrated by Dan Santat
Meet a child with superhero-like abilities . . . and the parents who are racing to keep up with her in this sweetly funny picture book about the blur of childhood, from the award-winning creators of Drawn Together. A perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones–from graduations to birthdays and beyond!
Buy here for $18.99

The Wonderful Things You Will Be
By Emily Winfield Martin
The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for kids of all ages, plus a great choice for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and other new beginnings!
Buy here for $17/99

June B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl
By Barbara Park
Meet the world’s funniest kindergartener, Junie B. Jones, as she gets ready to become the world’s funniest first grader! Barbara Park’s #1 New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for more than twenty-five years. Over 65 million copies sold!
Buy here for $6.99

Graduation Day in Adventure Bar
By Matt Huntley, Illustrated by Nate Lovett
A hardcover storybook featuring the pups from Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol that’s perfect for graduation celebrations–and includes over 50 stickers.
Buy here for $10.99

Kindergarten Graduation! A Book for Soon-to-be First Graders
By Jennifer Liberts, Illustrated by Courtney Dawson
The perfect Little Golden Book to celebrate finishing kindergarten!
Buy here for $5.99

The Spark in You 
By Andrea Pippins
This jubilant picture book filled with powerful affirmations celebrates the beautiful magic that makes each of us special. This is the perfect heartfelt gift for a birthday, graduation or other new beginnings.
Buy here for $18.99

You and the Universe
By Stephen Hawkins and Lucy Hawking, Illustrated by Xin Li
Inspire kids to ask the big questions about Earth and the cosmos with this stunningly illustrated version of Professor Stephen Hawking’s final message to humankind.
Buy here for $19.99

It’s Not Bragging If It’s True
By Zaila Avant-garde
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Kids will be inspired to embrace their inner weirdness and persevere through obstacles after reading this empowering collection of true stories from teenage Scripps National Spelling Bee champ and Guinness World Record holder Zaila Avant-garde! Includes 8 pages of never-before-seen photos.
Buy here for $8.99

Do Your Best Every Day To Do Your Best Every Day 
By John Cena, Illustrated by Susanna Harrison
Bestselling author and entertainer John Cena motivates and inspires readers with this illustrated book of uplifting encouragements adapted from his popular Twitter feed. The perfect gift for graduations, birthdays, and life’s biggest celebrations!
Buy here for $14.99

The Teachers I Loved Best
By Taylor Mali, Illustrated by Erica Root
Educator and acclaimed poet Taylor Mali honors the magic of teachers and mentors in this joyful, energetic, uplifting gift book.
Buy here for $18.99

Dr. Seuss’s Oh, What I’ve Learned Thanks to MY Teachers
By Dr. Seuss
Say thank you to a teacher with this small hardcover gift book featuring art by Dr. Seuss! An ideal choice in place of a greeting card, this charming keepsake includes unrhymed lines of appreciation for the many different ways that teachers help shape our lives!
Buy here for $8.99

World’s #1 Teacher 
By Mike Berenstain
Say thank you to a teacher in your life with this Berenstain Bears gift book that celebrates teachers of all kinds!
Buy here for $9.99

Getting Ready for First Grade
By Vera Ahiyya, Illustrated by Debby Rahmalia
Get ready for first grade in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready… and to celebrate every precious moment!
Buy here for $10.99

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Mother’s Day is THIS SUNDAY, May 11th, 2025. Random House Children’s Books has rounded up some reads that moms will rave about! Check them out, below:

Elmo’s Mommy Day
By Andrea Posner-Sanchez, Illustrated by Adua Hernandez
Sesame Street‘s Elmo and his mommy play a fun game of hide-and-seek in this lift-the-flap board book that’s perfect for Mother’s Day or celebrating mothers all year long!
$8.99 on Amazon 

ABC’s of Love for Mom
By Patricia Hegarty, Illustrated by Summer Macon
Making Mom feel loved is as easy as A-B-C with this sweet board book that fosters social emotional development—the perfect gift!
$8.99 on Amazon

Diggers Love Their Mommies!
By Brianna Caplan Sayres, Illustrated by Christian Slade
Mommies are so special! Join your favorite diggers (and more!) as they celebrate their mommies and all they do. Perfect for new mommies, Mother’s Day, and every day!
$8.99 on Amazon

To the Moon and Back for You
By Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, Illustrated by EG Keller
A perfect gift for any parent who has struggled on their journey to have a baby, Million Dollar Listing star Emilia Bechrakis Serhant’s debut picture book poignantly explores her own difficulty conceiving and her life-changing experiences with IVF.
$8.99 on Amazon

My Mom is a Superhero!
By Rachel Chlebowski, Illustrated by Red Central LTD
Celebrate superhero moms this Mother’s Day with this extra cute version of Wonder Woman in this sturdy board book!
$6.99 on Amazon

Can You See My Mommy?
By Becky Davies, Illustrated by Mel Armstrong
Children can turn the peek-through pages to help the little critters find their mommies — a perfect bedtime read-along!
$9.99 on Amazon

Are You My Mother?
By P.D. Eastman
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The must-have, heartwarming and hilarious classic about a baby bird in search of his mother!
$9.99 on Amazon

My Little Brave Girl
By Hillary Dogg, Illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Actress, singer, and mother Hilary Duff offers a beautiful and inspiring picture book about bravery and love — a perfect mother-daughter read-aloud!
The world is big, my little brave girl.
It’s all here for you.
$8.99 on Amazon 

My Two Moms and Me
By Micheal Joosten, Illustrated by Izak Zenou
Celebrate Pride every day with this adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of lesbian mothers, featuring a variety of diverse, loving families with two moms.
$8.99 on Amazon

We Love You, Mummy Pig!
By Courtney Carbone, Illustrated by Zoe Waring
We Love You, Mummy Pig! (Peppa Pig) is a part of the Little Golden Book collection.Celebrate Mother’s Day with Peppa Pig, George, and Mummy Pig in this all-new Little Golden Book!
$5.99 on Amazon

Mama’s Home
By Shay Youngblood, Illustrated by Lo Harris
A gorgeously illustrated picture book that is a powerful love letter to chosen families and the village that raises us. A young girl basks in the love of her community–which includes not only her mother but the many different women who make up her world.
$18.99 on Amazon

Mom for a Day
By Random House
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Tag, Scooch, and all their friends in this all-new storybook based on the Netflix Go, Dog. Go! animated series!
$5.99 on Amazon

A Gift for Nana
By Lane Smith
Two-time Caldecott Honor author/illustrator Lane Smith tells a whimsical story about a little rabbit searching for the best gift for someone very special.
$18.99 on Amazon

World’s Wisest Mama Bear
By Mike Berenstain
Celebrate Mom’s special day with this inspirational Berenstain Bears gift book—it’s perfect for the Mama Bear in your life!
$9.99 on Amazon

Mother’s Day in Adventure Bay
By Matt Huntley, Illustrated by Fabrizio Petrossi
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the pups of Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol in this charming Little Golden Book.
$5.99 on Amazon

Kisses from Space 
By Anna Menon and Keri Vasek, Illustrated by Andy Harkness
As Polaris Dawn crewmember, engineer, and mother Anna Menon gets ready to take off into space, she penned this sweet picture book as a love letter to her kids—reimagining their family as a tight-knit clan of adventurous dragons who love each other across any distance!
$14.50 on Amazon

Taking Care of Mom
By Mercer Mayer
When Mom gets sick, Little Critter and his sister come to the rescue in this classic Little Golden Book perfect for a Mother’s Day gift!
$16.10 on Amazon

How to Raise a Mom 
By Jean Reagan and Lee Wildish
Celebrate the bond between moms and children with this humorous New York Times-bestseller that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom…if just for a day!
$8.99 on Amazon

Always Your Stepmom
By Stephanie Stansbie, Illustrated by Tatiana Kamshilina
A heartwarming picture book about the unique bond between a stepmother and her stepchild.
$16.90 on Amazon

We Leap Together
By Christopher Silas Neal
An awe-inspiring nonfiction picture book, perfect for animal lovers, that reveals how a mama whale and a mama person care for their young in remarkably similar ways, from the illustrator of Over and Under the Snow.
$19.99 on Amazon

Grump Monkey! Mom for a Day
By Suzanne Lang, Illustrated by Max Lang
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages of stickers!
$12.99 on Amazon

My Mom is a Mermaid
By Bill Canterbury, Illustrated by Jeff Harter
You think your family is strange? What if your mom was a mermaid?! Fans of the magical creatures in the “How to Catch a” series will love this new super-silly picture book that celebrates how ALL families are weird. Includes two pages of stickers!
$12.99 on Amazon

The Jade Bracelet
By Hà Dinh, Illustrated by Yong Ling Kang
When the girls at school show off their shiny new bracelets, newly arrived immigrant Tien is embarrassed by the plain jade bracelet she wears as a symbol of her Vietnamese heritage.
$18.99 on Amazon

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In honor of spring, Penguin Random House has rounded up some superb stories showcasing all things NATURE! Read all about the terrific tales, below:

A Peek Out Your Window: My First Book of Weather
By Dylan Dreyer, Illustrated by Rosie Butcher
TODAY Show co-host, New York Times bestselling author, and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer has the perfect introduction to weather for your little reader. With rhyming language and lift-the-flap surprises, this interactive board book’s forecast calls for all smiles!
Buy here for $8.99

You Are a Wildlife Warrior!: Saving Animals & the Planet
By Bindi Irwin, Illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki with Smriti Prasadam-Halls
World-renowned conservationist Bindi Irwin has a message for animal-loving kids: You can help protect the planet and all who call it home! Featuring exclusive Irwin family photos and animal fun facts.
Buy here for $19.99

Otto and the Story Tree
By Vivien Mildenberger
In this love letter to the magic of storytelling and connection, a lonely old bird tells stories to a seed, which eventually grows into a tree where animals gather to listen.
Buy here for $18.99

Rose Weaves a Garden
By Rashin Kheiriyeh
This heartfelt picture book about the love shared between generations–and the traditions that bind them–shows how a grandfather teaches his grandchild to weave a beautiful rug.
Buy here for $18.99

A Gift of Dust: How Saharan Plumes Feed the Planet
By Martha Brockenbrough, Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
From two award-winning creators comes a picture book that reveals the hidden wonders of how Saharan Dust impacts the world: from slowing a hurricane to nourishing a rainforest.
Buy here for $19.99

The Boy and the Elephant
By Freya Blackwood
From an award-winning illustrator comes a tender, magical, and gorgeously rendered wordless picture book about a boy who saves the trees in the lot next door from being cut down.
Buy here for $19.99

Tate’s Wild Rescue
By Jenny Turnbull, Illustrated by Izzy Burton
A sweet, funny picture book about an animal-loving girl who invites wild animals to live in her house and be her best friend—with mixed results! A tale told through letters that is perfect for all animal enthusiasts!
Buy here for $18.99

Baba’s Peach Tree
By Marie Tang, Illustrated by See Kim
In this moving picture book, a migrant worker and his daughter, find good fortune in the form of a peach tree growing behind their house in rural China. Filled with stunning illustrations, this is a unique and poignant story about love, perseverance, and family.
Buy here for $19.99

The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure
By Barb Rosenstock, Illustrated by Jamey Cristoph
A stunning picture book about the five largest lakes in North America – how they formed, the importance of their abundant freshwater, and how they’ve become a national treasure – in the latest book from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box.
Buy here for $19.99

The World Is Ours to Cherish: A Letter to a Child
ByMary Annaïse Heglar, Illustrated by Vivian Mineker
This hopeful picture book–written in the style of a letter–gives kids an honest take on climate change and urges them to band together to help the planet.
Buy here for $18.99

The Wild
By Yuval Zommer
An exquisitely illustrated modern fable about protecting our planet, in which Earth is imagined as a beautiful, precious, and vulnerable creature called the Wild. From the author-illustrator of The Tree That’s Meant to Be.
Buy here for $18.99

Wacky Weather: All About Odd Weather Events
By Todd Tartly, Illustrated by Aristedes Ruiz and Alan Batson
Laugh and learn with fun facts about seasons, oddball weather events, space weather, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!
Buy here for $9.99

The Lorax
By Dr. Seuss
Celebrate nature and the environment with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about sustainability and protecting the environment!
Buy here for $16.99

Hello, Sun!
By Lala Watkins
Inspired by never-before-seen sketches by Dr. Seuss, creator Lala Watkins builds a bright and playful story about a worm in this brand-new beginning reader that is the first in the Seuss Studios line of Beginner Books.
Buy here for $9.99

History Smashers: Earth Day and the Environment
By Kate Messner
Myths! Lies! Recycling scams? Discover the real story behind the first Earth Day celebration and some of the biggest US climate catastrophes–and their solutions! Don’t miss the award-winning History Smashers series as they get to the truth on the biggest environmental fibs!
Buy here for $9.99

Climate is Just the Start
By Mikaela Loach
A guide to tackling the climate crisis from a prominent activist working on the front lines! Mikaela Loach’s approach is one of HOPE and big-hearted optimism, inspiring kids and making them feel truly empowered to change the world.
Buy here for $17.99

An Immense World: Young Readers Edition
By Ed Yong, Illustrated by Rebecca Mills
The New York Times bestseller now available with beautiful full-color illustrations for young readers! Explore the amazing ways animals see, hear, and feel the world, with Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong.
Buy here for $24.99

Wrecker
By Carl Hiaasen
Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas—just as soon as he finishes Zoom school. Another wild adventure in Carl Hiaasen’s Florida, now in paperback!
Buy here for $9.99

Turtles of the Midnight Moon
By Maria José Fitzgerald
When poachers threaten the island they love, two girls team up to save the turtles—and each other. An eco-mystery with an unforgettable friendship story at its heart from a fresh new voice in middle grade.
Buy here for $8.99

The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming (Adapted for Young Adults)
By David Wallace-Wells
An exploration of the devastating effects of global warming—current and future—adapted for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller. This is not only an assessment on how the future will look to those living through it, but also a dire overview and an impassioned and hopeful call to action to change the trajectory while there is still time.
Buy here for $11.99

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Spring has officially sprung and to greet the new season we’ve compiled a great list of stories from Michael Sampson Books and Brown Books Kids. From charming park-filled picnics and scenic bicycle rides, to butterflies, music shows and fashion, there is something on this list for everyone.

Max and Mama
By Laura Numeroff
Illustrated by Masha Sudovykh
Perfectly timed for Mother’s Day, New York Times best-selling children’s book author, Laura Numeroff delivers a fun-filled book about the special bond between a mother and son. Max and Mama are spending the day together! A delicious breakfast, a game of hide-and-seek, and a picnic at the park. But as they ride their bikes home, one of Max’s training wheels falls off—suddenly, this special day has a whole new adventure for Max and Mama to tackle!

A Maker of Dresses
By Violet Lemay and Michael Sampson
Award-winning authors, Violet Lemay and Michael Sampson present a colorful tale of joyful rhymes. Monday to Sunday, each day of the week is a new opportunity for fashion! Mondays are for dresses, Tuesdays for sports-jerseys and costumes, sweatpants and shorts! Young readers will delight as dressmaker Alexis leads them through a week of stitching, twirling, and big fashion dreams.

The Distraction Monster
By Ryan K. Woodall
Illustrated by Stevie Mahardhika
Ollie’s distraction monster brings him plenty of new ideas and adventures, like flying on the back of his dragon drawing to saving the passengers of a make-believe train-but he also takes Ollie’s attention away from his chores. How can he get anything done with the Distraction Monster making things even messier than before? Join Ollie as he learns to work with his distraction monster to have adventures while still completing tasks in this fun-filled story about managing ADHD.

Annabelle Bee and Now There are Three
By Debra Raso O’Connor
Illustrated by Stephen Lomazzo
Annabelle Bee and Benjamin Butterfly’s friendship is put to the test when Annabelle has to share Benjamin’s time with his little brother, Bailey. Bailey doesn’t even look like Benjamin — he’s a green and black caterpillar, and eats milkweed instead of nectar. How strange! But with just a little bit of patience, Annabelle may see that Bailey has more in common with her and Benjamin than she thought, and she may learn that sharing friendship can help bonds grow even stronger.

Dinky Donky Doo: A Brave Boy, His Loyal Protector, and a Journey of Hope
By David P. Kavanaugh
Illustrated by Albert Arrayás
When Jack has a hard time healing from a fall, he goes to the hospital and finds out that he has leukemia, a cancer of the blood. That’s when a donkey named Dinky Donkey Doo comes to stay at his house! Over three years, Jack battles cancer with Dinky right by his side, providing support to make the battle a little less scary each day. Based on the author’s son’s own life, Dinky Donkey Doo will help young readers learn about cancer, hockey, and the positive impact of therapy animals for kids.

Rainbow Bear
ByBill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson
Illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois
In the latest addition to New York Timesbestselling authors Bill Martin Jr and Michael Sampson’s beloved collection, Rainbow Bear is sure to delight both old fans and new with its vivid illustrations and charming characters. Young readers can learn the names of every color of the rainbow while following Little Bear as he wakes up from his hibernation and fills his hungry belly with berries!

You Can Throw a Party!
By Jan Gniffke
Illustrated by Rebecca Pintos
In You Can Throw a Party! Jan Gniffke inspires children to use their imagination and creativity to celebrate with others. From dressing up with your cat to having a party pretending it’s on Mars, this charming and vibrant book is perfect for social and emotional learning activities and serves as an important reminder that you’re worth celebrating.

Mommy, Will You Rub my Feet?
By Jessica Jones
Illustrated by Susana Ramírez Solís
Mommy, Will You Rub My Feet? helps parents and children learn to identify growing pains. Even after completing his usual getting-ready-for-bed routine, Taj can’t fall asleep. He tosses and turns and watches his clock, but nothing works. He goes to Mommy to figure out what’s wrong, because the aches and pains he feels aren’t like the usual scrapes and bruises from playing outside. Sweet and full of fun, this book is perfect for a before-bedtime read.

Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, Do You Want to Play? 
By Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson
Illustrated by Marilyn Janovitz
A great read for Father’s Day, Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog illustrates a fun-filled day spent by a puppy dog and his dad. From hide and seek to dancing to tag, the duo decides to spend the day in each other’s company and make the very most of it. In doing so, they might just realize that the best parts of any day are the moments they get to spend with one another.

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, parents are on the hunt for the perfect gifts for their little ones. While plushies, crafts, and candy are always delightful options, why not choose something that offers the gift of quality time together?
I’m talking about books! Reading sweet stories side-by-side with kids is a fantastic way to make Valentine’s Day special and to focus on what really matters — love for each other!

How to Catch a Loveosaurus by Alice Walstead, illustrated by Andy Elkerton
A group of kids tries to catch the elusive and adorable Loveosaurus, who always spreads love and kindness.

Why We Celebrate Valentine’s Day by Shannon Anderson, Med, illustrated by Alyssa De Asis
Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage you to join in on the fun of Valentine’s Day.

Don’t Push the Button: Tons of Love by Bill Cotter
Larry the monster has spotted a heart-shaped button. You probably shouldn’t push it…

I Love to Watch You Grow! by Sesame Workshop and Erin Guendelsberger, illustrated by Marybeth
Nelson
Love is blooming on Sesame Street! Celebrate your little one as they grow more and more each day while introducing them to themes of sustainability!

Keep the love going!
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