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A joyful story celebrating friendship and teamwork, showing how working together makes everything more fun and rewarding. Kids will be inspired to make a positive impact in their communities.

A powerful follow-up to Hey, Kiddo, Jarrett Krosoczka shares his transformative experience as a camp counselor for seriously ill kids at Camp Sunshine.

Mary Anning: The world's first paleontologist who defied the odds to make groundbreaking fossil discoveries. A must-read for STEM kids!

A sweet poem celebrating introverts in a loud world, inspired by Margaret Wise Brown. Gentle exploration of inner and outer worlds.

A collaboration between artist Youme Landowne and homeless artist Anthony Horton, telling his story through art in the NYC subway tunnels.

When a kid introduces the word "NO" to an island of YES-only walruses, chaos erupts in this uproarious debut picture book about setting boundaries.

Kinga and classmates create dance to honor endangered cranes in Bhutan. Authors Cohn and Youme focus on cultural traditions and social justice.

Discover the Whole Book Approach with author Megan Dowd Lambert's "Read It Again: 70 Whole Book Approach Plans" for engaging storytimes.

Explore decay with humor and colorful illustrations - discover the organisms recycling life, fighting climate change, and eating plastic.

A shapeshifter navigates gender and sexuality in 1993, transforming at will in a journey through queer history and self-discovery.

"A fantasy of language and magic where words shape reality, a courier seeks her lost sister amidst monsters and ghosts in a battle for meaning."

Author Britt Crow-Miller visits PVCICS on 11/1! Order signed books for your child to be delivered by 11/8. Dive into the fascinating world of decay and learn about the vital role decomposers play in our ecosystem.

Bestselling dinosaurs explore Halloween in hilarious ways, learning tricks and treats while teaching valuable lessons in this dino-mite adventure!

Join Mo Willems for a unique theatrical experience in this activity book where kids can become set builders, prop makers, and stars of their own show! Featuring Elephant & Piggie and more, plus games and a red-carpet event.

A moving anthology celebrating Black love, creativity, resistance, and life, featuring essays, poems, stories, and art by award-winning Black creators.

Kinga and his classmates create a dance to honor the endangered black-necked cranes in Bhutan. Inspired by cultural traditions, they perform for the king.

Penguins compete for best parade float in this funny Ready-to-Read book. Who will win? Find out if one penguin has a surprise trick!

Join Aaron Becker on a whimsical journey through the winter season, celebrating holiday rituals and the beauty of nature's rebirth in this luminous die-cut book.

Join Lior and his family in celebrating Hanukkah with latkes, the Menorah, dreidel games, and more! Learn about the traditions and joy of this Jewish festival of lights.

Esther and Hester compete in a babka bake-off with their neighbor Sylvester as the judge. They all enjoy a Shabbat feast with cat Lester and dog Chester.

Celebrate seven winter holidays in the US with stunning visuals and read-aloud text, showcasing traditions that unite Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year. A heartwarming exploration of light, love, food, and family traditions.

An enchanting story about the joys and challenges of growing up, where two children navigate the ups and downs of a school day with strength and wonder.

Rock Stars Don't Nap is a hilarious bedtime story inspired by classic rock songs, eighties hair bands, and a little boy who was born to rock.

An #ActuallyAutistic guide to advocacy, exploring key elements of effective, inclusive advocacy and allyship, centered on Autistic perspectives.