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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 author of Animals Move, another Big, Little Concepts photographic celebration of children, animals, and our wonderful, diverse bodies.
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.
From the Governor General’s Award-nominated author of Music for Tigers and Girl of the Southern Sea, a passionate story about environmental activism, difficult choices, and the cost of doing the right thing
From the award-winning duo of While You Sleep comes a story of courage, poignancy, and strength. In 2011, when tsunami sweeps over Japan, Hana and her family must learn to overcome the devastation.
By Jennifer Maruno & Miki Sato
Now in paperback! In a celebration of culture and cuisine, a young girl finds resilience against schoolyard teasing as she and her grandmother discuss the things she loves about her mixed heritage.
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 duo that brought you Mystery at the Biltmore: The Vanderhoff Heist comes another page-turning mystery. When a famous feline at the Biltmore is catnapped and Elodie is asked to keep the investigation a secret, she will need to try new tactics to find the culprit.
Quiet, out of shape, and bold only around his neighbour's neglected dog, Nix Humbolt is the polar opposite of his vibrant sister Roxy. But he'd do anything for her, even help her hide her late-night partying from their parents. And when Roxy goes too far, Nix’s feels like it's his life that's spir...
By Jill MacLean
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.
By Wendy Orr
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 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
A moving novel for middle-grade readers that is not about overcoming disability, but rather becoming one’s truest self
From the award-winning author of The Undercover Book List, a tale of community, found family, and the power of art to tell a story and make a change.
Fifth-grader Louisa, who has dyslexia and ADHD, handles new challenges with personality and flair—whether they are strict teachers, friendship troubles, her debut as a playwright, or the expected arrival of a new baby sibling
Rich language, varied text features, and a dramatic camping adventure combine in this early reader friendship story
When Timo signs up for the Great, Green Garden Tour, he feels pressure to make his garden “great” and neglects his friends to work in it. When his friends help him avoid a disaster, he realizes his friendships are more important than pride in his garden.
When the wind snatches a cranky man's umbrella and drops it at a the feet of little boy outside a patisserie, the hasty curmudgeon slows down long enough for an unlikely friendship to blossom.
