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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
Discover the sights, sounds, and magic of a night at the ballet that will prepare even the youngest of children for their first theatrical experience.
Jackson doubts that he can be a great hockey player like the rest of his family, but his confidence soars when he organizes an equipment drive to collect hockey gear for his teammates so they can all participate in a local tournament
A family discovers a trunk of old paintings by Uncle George, each drawn from a single line using an enchanted pen. Wallace Edwards explores storytelling through a single line that grows into a new image and story on each page, inspiring readers to finish the simple stories or come up with their own….
Vietnamese-born Tuyet has escaped her war-torn homeland and found a loving family in Canada.Tuyet dreams of running and playing with her adopted siblings, but she suffers from clubfoot and her leg has been weakened by polio. Can she face her fear of hospitals and the traumatic memories they awaken i…
A sweet, empowering story for young children about two brothers welcoming and caring for their new kittens
By Theo Heras & Alice Carter
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
A lyrical nonfiction celebration of the outdoors pairing childlike observation with facts about the natural world
A hopeful journey into the heart of a child as she heals her father’s sadness at the loss of her mother
By Sanne Dufft
In this reimagining of a Japanese folk tale, Momoko is born from a peach to make the world a better place. Despite rumours of a terrible ogre that lives nearby and eats children, Momoko bravely sets out with a pocketful of dumplings and the timid Monkey, Dog, and Pheasant to find out the truth for h…
★ “Office supplies have never been more entertaining than they are in this punny tale of friendship and ingenuity.”—Foreword Reviews ★ Starred Review
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
When she receives a mysterious crown for her birthday, Pistachio realizes that she is really an abducted princess. But this only makes her parents sigh, her friends laugh, and her baby sister Penny insist on “playing princess,” too. When Pistachio’s angry wish makes Penny disappear, she needs a prin…
When Pistachio’s dog earns a starring role in a play, she can’t talk about anything else for months. But the fame and fun cause trouble when Pistachio’s best friend Madeline starts to feel left out.
Forced to abandon exciting plans with her friends and take baby Penny to the park, Pistachio is sure her first day of summer holidays will be boring. But keeping Penny out of trouble proves to be more exciting than Pistachio expected.
A collection of three early readers featuring the sublime Princess Pistachio from the internationally acclaimed Marie-Louise Gay, complete with ribbon bookmarker, gold foil stamping on the cover, and a reinforced spine.
From the author of Wild One and A Good Day for Ducks, an enchanting story of about slowing down to notice the world and speaking up when it matters.
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
A boy greets animal neighbors on a snowy walk, learning their names and tracks from his beloved grandfather
