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Pajama Press publishes relevant, enduring children’s books that uplift readers—and never talk down to them.
From the award-winning author of Nim’s Island and Dragonfly Song, a gripping novel about a family’s will to endure, mystical horses, and the beauty of self-sufficiency and restoration.
From the award-winning author of The Umbrella House comes a mystery with twists, turns, and suspects galore. Will Elodie LaRue, the daughter of globe-trotting art crime investigators, be able to prove she has what it takes to solve a crime?
From the author-illustrator of A Quiet Girl, Peter Carnavas showcases the daring adventures of young explorers as they traverse the wild country in their own backyard.
In a story where empathy and generosity shine as much as the tempered chocolates, eight-year-old Daniel learns from his chocolatier great-uncle and discovers how much comfort a small act of kindness can bring
From the Big, Little Concepts series, a multilayered concept book that highlights baby animal names and dynamic movements in perfect-for-preschoolers rhyme
The award-winning creator of the Giraffe and Bird books introduces Dotty the dancing dachshund to celebrate the gifts of those who struggle to "sit" and "stay"
From the award-winning author of Cocoa Magic comes a story of humor, hope, and heart. Bella and Bean, two small hippos, enjoy spending their days lounging in the mud, but Bella has a big dream, and she is determined to see it come true.
In a smart and silly picture book enriched with preschool-friendly facts and activities, Lynn Leitch and the acclaimed Scot Ritchie propose the perfect modes of transport for 8 charismatic dinosaurs.
By Lynn Leitch & Scot Ritchie
Friends, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Happy, is back at last to celebrate how friends play, fight, and reconcile all over again!
Bestselling author-illustrator Mies van Hout employs vivid creatures in a jewel-tone natural setting to explore the longing we all feel at times to be like somebody else.
From the award-winning team of author Lana Button and illustrator Peggy Collins, a heartfelt story about learning to socialize through the power of play, and the magic of a plush cat to unite new friends
By Lana Button & Peggy Collins
The creators of the critically-acclaimed Windy Days, Sunny Days and Snow Days return with a new Toddler Tough padded hardcover celebrating rainy weather in their signature collage art and whimsical rhyme
By Deborah Kerbel & Miki Sato
From the award-winning creators of Sun in my Tummy comes another science inspired journey. In simple but expressive free verse, discover how water shapes our planet.
Sparkling rhyme and unique collage illustrations celebrate all the activities snow makes possible for preschoolers and all the emotions it inspires
By Deborah Kerbel & Miki Sato
Fall in love at first blunder with a wisely foolish kindergarten teacher who makes the first day of school an experience to remember
From the author-illustrator of A Quiet Girl, Peter Carnavas showcases the daring adventures of young explorers as they traverse the wild country in their own backyard.
Discover Sylvie Daigneault’s fantastical alphabet art world, a game of discovery, and more.
From the creators of Percy’s Perfect Friend. Melodramatic Leah goes through all the highs and lows of schoolyard rejection, a joyful new friendship, and empathetic generosity toward other lonely souls.
By Lana Button & Peggy Collins
Unlike the other Weedle mice, The Stowaways love to go on adventures - even when it means getting close to humans! But when Rory and his Gran plan to rescue Grampa Stowaway, whom everyone else thinks is dead, the adventure may be far more dangerous than he has bargained for.
The Sun Never Hurries is a tender story that invites readers to reflect on the passage of time and the importance of slowing down and appreciating every moment. By embracing the calm rhythm of her Papa Jo, Charlie’s day is transformed from ordinary to joyful.
Waiting for a new baby is hard, and waiting for her to grow up into a playmate is even harder. Luckily Liam's Nana is just downstairs and always ready to help. When the two of them build a Get-Older-Faster Machine, Liam is surprised to find it's not Sophie who does the most growing up.
By Sarah Ellis & Carmen Mok
Young fans of not-so-obedient heroines like Olivia and Eloise will fall for the mischievous Petronilla who spreads chaos and color around the world
In a collage-filled world in which a child’s beloved toy rabbits come to life to hang the stars and polish the sun, Jennifer Maruno and Miki Sato create a rhyming bedtime tale that is full of depth and rich colour.
By Jennifer Maruno & Miki Sato
A fanciful adventure told in a wordless graphic picture book for the very young, in which friendship is the best reward