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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 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.
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.
From the author of the 2023 Texas 2×2 Reading List Selection, Bear has a Belly, comes another Big, Little Concepts photographic celebration! Preschoolers will be delighted as they explore colorful foods to enjoy, and the animals that love them too!
A bright and vivacious counting book for the very young featuring the paintings of renowned Dutch artist and author Mies van Hout
The side-splittingly funny un-friendship story with a new title in a new format for younger readers.
When it comes to adventure, Bird would say Sign me up! Giraffe would say No, thank you. But one day Bird disappears and Giraffe is forced on an adventure of his own--to find and rescue his friend!
A young giraffe is excited when the egg in his tree hatches, but soon he and the baby bird are bickering constantly. When a scary lion forces them to work together, they find a surprising solution. With rich vocabulary illuminated by clever synonyms, a comic adventure for the very young.
The silliest father-daughter seaside bath time book is now a quality board book with tactile elements.
This little fox is a grumple: someone who doesn't like to get up in the morning. Luckily, his mother knows just the right combination of kisses, tickles, and songs to get her little one up and ready to greet the day.
Augusta's pirate-captain father insists that pirates must be rotten, sneaky, and brainy. But Augusta prefers fanciness to foulness. Despite the crew’s opposition, she sets out to prove that a successful pirate can be fancy, sneaky, and brainy, too.
Back in print at last! A dazzling new edition of Mies van Hout’s beloved art book of emotional literacy
An exciting picture book inspired by a real-life classroom service dog with themes of friendship, neurodivergence, and courage
Baby is getting dressed to go out. But as often as his big sister adds a new piece of clothing, he tosses his hat aside.
By Theo Heras & Renne Benoit
A child overcomes his fear of the dark by imagining it as a shadowy friend to play with and by recognizing it as a necessary force of nature
Pumpkin is big and smart and dependable. Tweezle is small and cute and loveable. Hoogie feels like there is no room for a middle child until Mom and Dad remind her what a special place the middle can be. A perfect primary book for young siblings.
Touch-and-feel textures bring to life a thoughtful story for babies and toddlers with a sweet surprise ending.
A beautifully illustrated nonfiction primer about how cities work for middle-grade readers exploring geography, civics, history, science, and technology
By France Desmarais & Richard Adam & Yves Dumont & Nicholas Aumais
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.
A bluebird provides solace and a special wish for former refugee Ali as he learns to embrace a different definition of home. From the author of The Library Bus and A Sky-Blue Bench.
A Tanzanian schoolgirl struggles with a long walk to and from school that leaves her no daylight in which to do homework. When studying at lunchtime makes her miss out on the bicycle library’s visit, her compassionate classmates find a way to share the bicycles so that everyone can reach home.
In poetic language suitable for very young children, a joyful exploration of the different meanings of and ways of experiencing a kiss.
This clever instalment in the Big, Little Concept Books collection celebrates the playful imaginations of ten diverse preschoolers while exploring categorization and all the ways to add up ten
An accessible picture book about resilience, self-esteem, and the power of talking about emotions
Little Fox is lost in the snowy forest. When an old owl offers to help him find his way home, Little Fox remembers his mother's rhyming warning to stay still if he is lost. Instead of following a stranger, Little Fox finds a better solution: He lets the other animals help him sing his mother's rhyme...
