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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!
From the author of Animals Move, another Big, Little Concepts photographic celebration of children, animals, and our wonderful, diverse bodies.
During World War II, nurse Aileen Rogers and her stuffed bear, Teddy, greet English “guest children” sent overseas for safety. Teddy befriends homesick, young William and his sister Grace, sharing the experience of the cross-country train ride and five years on a host family’s farm. Based on real e…
This touching and evocative story about welcoming a baby to the world is a love letter to young children, tenderly expressing the joy and promise a new life brings
Ben is afraid of dogs, even his new neighbor’s old scaredy-dog, Max. Can big, brave Ben overcome his fear and make a new kind of friend?
By Sarah Ellis & Kim La Fave
When Ben’s best friend moves away, he decides he will move, too – under the table, where he lives as “Caveman Ben.” Supported by his family, Ben is able to work through his emotions until he feels ready to reemerge and look forward to new friendships.
By Sarah Ellis & Kim La Fave
A young bird with a flair for discovery and invention learns self-acceptance one blue-footed step at a time.
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
Scolded for being “clumsy and kindly” instead of “crafty and greedy,” young pirate Augusta becomes determined to brave a scary treasure hunt alone. When she and a member of a rival crew both get in trouble, they disobey orders to work together and share the booty.
From the author of New York Times Notable picture book My Beautiful Birds, former Syrian refugee Sami finds a sense of home in a new place by caring for a bird with a new friend
A growing number of curious children discover their village’s most enigmatic figure has an unexpectedly beautiful job to do.
When a little witch’s broom is ruined, help from an unlikely new friend, a persevering attitude, and a bit of magic, may be exactly what she needs to get back in the air. From celebrated author Jennifer Maruno and award-winning illustrator Scot Ritchie.
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!
Meet young “Cat Champions”, kids who are helping domestic and feral cats by volunteering at shelters, fostering kittens, and raising awareness about cats who need help. Learn about the issues facing our feline friends, and be inspired to become a “Cat Champion” yourself.
By Rob Laidlaw
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
In a garden outside a Kenyan schoolhouse, teachers and students are gathering their vegetables for soup. But all Kioni brought today were her troublesome goats. How can they contribute?
A new gripping Bronze Age story from Wendy Orr, internationally acclaimed author of Dragonfly Song and Swallow’s Dance
By Wendy Orr
A teenager leaves his fiancée behind in their Anatolian village to make a new life in Canada for them both. But when WWI breaks out, he is sent to an internment camp while his betrothed struggles to survive and find a way to join him.
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
Dignified Giraffe is crushed when the other animals laugh at his awkward efforts to get a drink at the water hole, but Bird steps in to save the day and prove to his long-legged companion that it’s okay to look goofy once in a while.
Giraffe and Bird star in a funny tale of friendship and empathy in this cozy new edition of a classic picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Rebecca Bender.
Mute since the raider attack that took her foster family, Aissa struggles for survival in a mythical imagining of Bronze-Age Crete. Although she is forced into the lowliest position among the servants of her island’s priestess, Aissa’s bond with animals and the scars on her wrists are clues to her t…
By Wendy Orr
