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Hurray! Spring & Summer are here! Time to play and learn!   

It’s spring! The sun is shining gently, the leaves are growing, a bird is singing, and I’m picking beautiful flowers. After spring, it’s summer! The sun is nice and warm and we’re spending a day at the beach. I play in the sand, collect small shells, and splash in the water.

This joyful and uplifting book full will help toddlers ages 12 months and up learn vocabulary items and the world around them.  With bright, contrasting colors and short text, this age-appropriate book will bring warmth and smiles to the little ones!

"Lovely little picture book that focused on friendship and how you can make and be friends with a variety of different people/things - easy to follow and read. I can see everyone loving Little White Fish - highly recommended." - Donna's Book Blog

Little White Fish is a very playful fish. Luckily, he has many friends to play with. They play all sorts of games together: tag, hide-and-seek, blowing bubbles... Yes, Little White Fish and his friends have a lot of fun together!

A simple book about friendship and games. For playful children ages 24 months and up.

Potty training can indeed be stress-free…Little Mouse thinks so! This witty picture book with flaps will capture the interest of the little ones and help them potty train in a fun and natural way.

Little Mouse looks around with great curiosity. He finds everything interesting, even his friends’ potties. After a while, they also want to know what’s in Little Mouse’s potty. But wait, why is it empty? Oh! Little Mouse has decided he is a Big Mouse now! 

This witty picture book with flaps is the sequel to the international classic Peek-a-Poo What’s in Your Diaper? Lots of fun for young and old.

"Reframes the idea of what music might be." - Kirkus Reviews

Toby dreams of singing along with the blackbirds. But when his dream finally comes true, everyone runs away. That’s how awful his singing sounds! Toby flees into the forest, because he’ll never be able to make beautiful music . . . right?

A cheerful book about discovering unexpected talents when you think you don’t have any. For musical stompers ages 5 years and up.

From bestselling author-illustrator Pauline Oud!

“Come on, Ian,” says Mom. “You’re sick and you’re going to bed. Take off your clothes and put on your pajamas.” Mom tucks Ian in and gives him a big kiss. Ian coughs a few times and then he falls asleep.
Ian is sick. He can’t stop coughing and his throat hurts. Mom makes a cozy bed for Ian on the couch and Dad goes to the doctor to get some medicine. The next day, Ian is feeling a little better but he can’t go to school. Emma, the babysitter, stays with him while Mom and Dad go to work. They play games together and Emma makes delicious pancakes. The pancakes are magic, because Ian is soon feeling better again!

A comforting picture book about being a little sick. For children ages 30 months and up.

“If you want to catch an elephant, first you must find out where elephants live . . .”
So begins this tale of a boy and his quest for a pet elephant.
But maybe catching an elephant isn’t as simple as it sounds . . .

A delightful and compassionate story for elephant lovers ages 4 years and up.

Let Olivia, Arthur and Emma show you all the fun things your body can do! 

Discover your body parts together with your Little Furry Friends. Learn how to wave with your hands and smell with your nose. Or do you run with your legs as fast as you can? 

A delightful interactive book full of recognizable illustrations of body parts specifically designed to help with language development and help children gain an understanding of their daily life.  For toddlers ages 12 months and up.

"In such less words and enigmatic illustrations, comes forth a soul-stirring fable. It's beautiful and made me wonder how many of us fail to learn the most important lesson in life - follow your heart!" - Veracious Reads

Yuto receives a special gift. A gift that will change his life. A gift that moves him and brings him comfort, warmth and shelter. A gift for life. A gift to pass on.

A poetic fairy tale with valuable life lessons, stunning artwork and magnificent cutouts that will enchant you. For all ages.

"Young students will find this book delightfully informative, very interesting, and most inspiring... This is a great STEM book to be included on the elementary level. Illustrations portray childhood expressions beautifully." - ITEEA

An archaeologist searches for things that people used a long, long time ago. By studying these objects we learn about the past and how people lived in ancient times. Maybe you would like to be an archaeologist?

An informative book for adventure lovers ages 3 and up about archaeologists and what they do.

"A cozy-enough bedtime story" - Kirkus Reviews

"Pablo the rhinoceros just can’t fall asleep. His friends are not particularly helpful. Add this one to your collection of bedtime stories. It has the familiar comfortable elements, yet it includes different animals. When was the last time you read a bedtime story about a rhinoceros? It can't miss!" - Blitstein Institute

"A cute book about how a rhino can't fall asleep because his friends are being too noisy. This would be a nice story time book." - Lorain Public Library System

Pablo is tired. But he can’t sleep because his friends are too busy or make too much noise. Angrily, Pablo walks off. In the desert, everything is quiet at last. But falling asleep is now completely impossible, since Pablo feels alone and misses his friends …

An exotic and colorful story about friendship and sleeplessness. For bad and other sleepers from 4 years up.

“Entertaining and funny! My kids LOVED pressing the sound buttons on each page. We enjoyed how each character has its own sound. I enjoyed this book and my kids laughed throughout!” — The Smile Lines (parenting/education blog)

With Clavis Music, we embrace the power of reading and the power of listening. We explore a new world: that of books and music. Will you explore it with us?

Introducing the first-ever orchestra made up of potty sounds. Yes, you heard that right . . . potty sounds. Keep your ears open (and your noses closed) and read along. We dare you not to laugh. And we invite you to grab your own potty and join in the fun!

A wonderful potty book with real music for potty musicians ages 30 months and up.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

Masato’s garden is unlike any other garden Johnny has ever seen. There are no pretty flowers and no vegetables either. It’s a garden of big rocks, tiny pebbles, and a spout of trickling water. Masato invites Johnny to sit there with him and take a moment to think about his sick grandfather.

“A beautiful book to share with those who have a loved one going through a long term illness or to spark a discussion on the topic.” — Storywarps

Mark has to spend a lot of time in the hospital because of a serious illness affecting his blood. The Make-A-Wish® fairies agree that this brave little boy deserves a treat. Mark wishes to catch bad guys! The fairies offer him an unforgettable day at the fire department and the police station. Mark and his parents have a blast!

A cheerful and instructive picture book for children ages 4 and up about Make-A-Wish® and the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition, with an informative afterword from Make-A-Wish®.

“Slegers provides a great interactive experience for parents and children, perfectly suited to one-on-one and small group dialogic reading. Fans of her previous work will love this title.” – School Library Journal

Trucks and cars are very important in Kevin’s world. He likes them all: the strong workers, like the tractor and the garbage truck; the quick helpers, like the fire engine and the police car; and the regular road vehicles, like the car and the motorcycle. Vroom! There are lots of wheels in this big book of cars. There are also rhymes and questions to make the book really attractive to toddlers.

Many young children are fascinated by vehicles, and Kevin is one of them. A lively and informative book for car lovers ages 30 months and up.

Featured in Brianne Manz' (Stroller in the City) "8 New Children's Books for September"

Fall is here! Leaves are falling from the trees.
Squirrel climbs out of his cozy little house in the hollow tree and sniffs the air. He is hungry!
So many delicious things grow in the autumn, in all different colors.
What do his animal friends eat in the autumn?
And does Squirrel like the same things?
Can you find the red toadstool with white dots on every page?

A playful seek-and-find book about the colors and tastes of fall. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child's language development.

A book from bestselling author-illustrator Anita Bijsterbosch to stimulate baby’s visual development!

The jungle animals in this book need your help. Will you help them find their coats and get their colors back? Turn the page and discover who they are. Crocodiles, elephants or lions? Or maybe zebra?

An animal book with black-and-white and color pictures that stimulate visual development. For toddlers ages 12 months and up with a focus on the child's world.

A cheerful Halloween book full of friendly monsters, ghosts, and witches. For children ages 4 years and up who aren’t easily scared.

"This board book will be a useful addition to little readers' shelves. " - Kirkus Reviews

Look around you . . . What do you see? At home, in your bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living room? What do you see outside, in the garden? What animals and vehicles do you know? In the simple yet captivating style that characterizes Anita Bijsterbosch's books, What Do You See? is a playful and vibrant visual dictionary!

Learning words is fun with this hardboard book loaded with recognizable pictures. For curious explorers ages 2 years and up.

A humorous picture book in which Little Mouse has a creative idea about parting with pacifiers. For children ages 2 ½ years and up.

Little Mouse is more curious than ever. He wants to know everything, he wants to see everything . . . including his friends’ pacifiers. And they have quite a few! Little Mouse thinks it might be time to show his friends who really need pacifiers . . .

A beautiful nature book filled with facts about nature and search puzzles. For children with a heart for nature ages 4 years and up.

Nut and Shell love nature. They love spring, when everything turns green and the animals awake. They love summer, when everything buzzes and blossoms. And they love fall, when the leaves on the trees change colors! In winter, the magic forest prepares for the cold. Embark on this story as Nut and Shell explore the four seasons together.

A clear informative picture book for pre-schoolers, about the nurse and how to treat sick or old people.

Nurses often work in hospitals. They look after sick people or patients. They take their temperature and blood pressure. Or they bring their medicine and check if they are fine. Nurses also talk to doctors to know how to treat each patient. But nurses can do other things too: assist at surgery, take care of the elderly in old people’s homes or visit patients at their homes.

A cheerful book with flaps about the forest, which is filled with animals and plants to discover and recognize. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

“A merry and moving story about friendship.” - Children’s and Teen Book Connections

Bunny is looking forward to a cozy fall and winter with Hedgehog. But Hedgehog says he will start hibernating when the first leaf falls. Bunny is worried. He cannot go that long without seeing his friend! He comes up with a clever plan: he is simply going to hide the falling leaves, and the arrival of fall….

A merry and moving story about friendship, for everybody ages 4 and up.

The weather is different every day. Sometimes the sky is blue and the sun is shining; sometimes the sky is filled with clouds and it’s raining. And sometimes there is so much wind, you can hardly walk. In winter, when soft snowflakes fall from gray skies, you can make a snowman! Weather can be fun, but it can also be dangerous, like when there’s a tornado. In this book, you’ll find out more about the beautiful, exciting, and dangerous sides of the weather.

An informative book filled with fun facts about the weather and nature, with beautiful photographs and playful illustrations. For children ages 5 and up.

Want To Know! This series of informative picture books answers the questions of young children. Some subjects are familiar to them, others are less familiar. The books deal with the world and the environment around us, with our past and our present. In a playful and clever way, these books tell children what they want to know!

Do you want to know everything about knights? In this book, you’ll read about what knights look like and what they do. What is a suit of armor? How do you become a knight? What does a shield-bearer do? These and many questions will be answered. In this book you’ll also find a song, a craft project, a big foldout page and a mini-quiz, so that you will become a real expert.

An informative and instructive non-fiction picture book about characters of history and medieval times, namely knights. For children ages 5 years and up.

Selected as 2021 Best STEM Books by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the Children’s Book Council!

Almost one hundred years ago, William Beebe and Otis Barton crawled into a tiny submarine to explore the depths of the sea. How did they come to invent the Bathysphere? And what did they find there, far below the ocean’s surface?

The first book in the new non-fiction series "Marvelous But True". A picture book about dreaming, daring, thinking, and doing. For researchers ages 6 years and up.

When Queen Soraya dies, her husband and son are heartbroken. Prince Floris misses his mother… and his father. It’s like I don’t exist, Floris thinks. King Leon doesn’t know how to handle his grief. Every kiss reminds him of his wife’s cherry red lips. He has a magician put a curse on the kingdom’s inhabitants so no one can use their lips to kiss. But that doesn’t help him feel any better, and the people in his country get more and more angry. Can Floris find a solution?

A moving fairy tale with touching illustrations about coping with loss and grief. For children ages 5 and up. With an afterword by Manu Keirse, professor and grief expert.

"Filled with humor and heart, this book will show young readers the importance of not judging someone by appearances.” - Sharon the Librarian blog

"This adorable book by Guido van Genechten is a good story to read when talking to kids about judging others based solely on appearances…..[s] time to talk about empathy….Guido van Genechten's cute, expressive, boldly outlined artwork is instantly recognizable and appealing to younger readers.” - Queens (NY) Public Library

"This title could be a fun, non-preachy way to begin a conversation about friendship and judging by appearances. Finish by talking about ways to make friends - whether eight or two-legged - and then make a cake to share!” - A Mom’s Spare Time

Johnny is a very sweet spider, but nobody knows that… Except you! (Once you’ve read this book, at least).

A book filled with humor and heart for spider lovers ages 3 and up.

"Fun to share with the kiddos, this would be marvelous to use during a toddler storytime. Highly Recommended for Toddlers-Pre" Stephanie Bange

A new book in Clavis' bestselling series "Zaza", which has been praised by Kirkus Review and School Library Journal!

Zaza is cooking in her little kitchen. She’s making a meal for her animal friends. Then it’s dinnertime for Zaza.

A delicious book about pretend cooking and dinnertime. For toddlers ages 24 months and up with a focus on the child’s daily life.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

A book with fantastic illustrations to enjoy together as a family, to learn and teach with the little ones about the life and the adaptive intelligence expressed by these magnificent animals, admired for many cultures.

Meet the bear! See where this big creature lives, find out what he eats, learn who his enemies are and how he spends his day. Enter his world with this wonderful, non-fiction picture book.

The first book of a new series that safely brings wild animals into the living room. For all nature lovers ages 5 and up.

From bestselling, award-winning author Anita Bijsterbosch!

Does mouse squeak all alone? Oh no, his little brothers and sisters are there too. They all squeak together. A lot of animals in this book make sounds. But are they alone? Take a look!

A flap book about young animals and animal sounds. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.

"A warmhearted conversation starter of a book." - Kirkus Reviews

“Encouraging forgiveness and celebrating strength in numbers, this cheerful book’s illustrations include surreal touches and muted colors, easing the audience into their messages.” – Foreword Reviews

Every day Corey wears an orange cape. Even at bedtime. Even at school. The other children tease him, but Corey doesn't mind. After all, he wears his cape for a reason . . . Billy would rip the cape off every day. And every day, Corey would show up with a new cape. Then, one of the boys found the very noble reason why Corey was wearing a cape.

An inspiring book about courage, caring, and the hero inside everyone. For superheroes ages 5 and up.

"Filled with humor and heart, this book will show young readers the importance of not judging someone by appearances.” - Sharon the Librarian blog

"This adorable book by Guido van Genechten is a good story to read when talking to kids about judging others based solely on appearances…..[s] time to talk about empathy….Guido van Genechten's cute, expressive, boldly outlined artwork is instantly recognizable and appealing to younger readers.” - Queens (NY) Public Library

"This title could be a fun, non-preachy way to begin a conversation about friendship and judging by appearances. Finish by talking about ways to make friends - whether eight or two-legged - and then make a cake to share!” - A Mom’s Spare Time

Johnny is a very sweet spider, but nobody knows that… Except you! (Once you’ve read this book, at least).

A book filled with humor and heart for spider lovers ages 3 and up.

A thoughtful book about our insecurities and finding the self-confidence to love the way we look. 

It’s picture day at school! All the kids come dressed and ready for it! But not Lola. Lola hides under a big red hat. She is just too self-conscious about her freckles- she has always been! But her classmate Nassim has a clever solution, and in no time, her friends rally behind Lola. Surely enough, the hat comes off and Lola feels confident to celebrate her uniquely, beautiful freckles.  

A thoughtful book about insecurities and self-confidence, but especially about the power of friendship. For children with and without freckles ages 5 years and up.

An enlightening and informative book about beekeepers and what they do. For children ages 5 years and up.

The beekeeper knows a lot about bees, from constructing hives to taking care of the insects to collecting honey. When there’s a lot of sunshine and many flowers, it becomes all buzzy business . . . And did you know that without bees, we wouldn’t be able to enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables?

"Lovely little picture book that focused on friendship and how you can make and be friends with a variety of different people/things - easy to follow and read. I can see everyone loving Little White Fish - highly recommended." -Donna's Book Blog

Little White Fish is a very playful fish. Luckily, he has many friends to play with. They play all sorts of games together: tag, hide-and-seek, blowing bubbles... Yes, Little White Fish and his friends have a lot of fun together!

A simple book about friendship and games. For playful children ages 24 months and up.

"A fun pirate story about finding your voice and self-confidence." - Mom Read It blog

John-Wolf is always afraid… except when he is singing pirate songs at the top of his voice, all alone in his room. One night, John-Wolf dreams that pirates take him to their ship. Will he overcome his fears and become a real pirate?

A cheerful picture book about self-confidence and imagination. For rovers and singers, ages 5 and up.

A Kirkus Best Book!

"A "yawner" in the best sense, this parade of sleepyheads isn't just a series of variations on the same motion―it offers a mix of repetition and low-key interactive surprises... Irresistibly somniferous." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

"The art is colorful and engaging and the simple text has a defined focus. A quick story and exercise, perfect for nap or bed-time sharing." - School Library Journal

"Children can make ... animals yawn on the subsequent pages, and the effect is just as goofily charming each time. Finally, it’s the child’s turn to yawn and go to sleep, piled up with all of the sleepy animals. Resistance (to yawning) is futile." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

It’s time for bed! The kitten yawns. Look. I think it is tired. All the little animals yawn. And the little kid? Does the little kid yawn too? You’ll find out as you lift-the-flaps in this surprising book.

A sleepy time book filled with friendly flaps and tired animals. For toddlers aged 24 months and up, with a focus on the child's everyday life.

"A sweet addition to Pauline Oud’s collection" - Mom Read It blog

Today is a special day. It’s a party. Not just a birthday party, but a really big party… a wedding! Aunt Olivia is getting married to William.
Sarah and Ian are flower girl and ring bearer at Aunt Olivia’s wedding. Ian gets to wear a beautiful suit and Sarah got a new dress. They can carry the veil, hold the rings on a beautiful pillow and throw flowers. Will everything go as planned?

A heartwarming picture book about a wedding and everything that happens on a special day. For children ages 3 and up.

A little book about caring and friendship. For people of all ages.

Do you like trucks? They are oh so big and colorful! But they also serve an important function. Jump on board and learn all there is to know about trucks, truck drivers, their tools, and what they do! 

Many things we have at home were transported in a truck. Each truck is a well-equipped machine and a little house too because the truck driver spends days (and sometimes nights) getting everything to the right place at the right time.

An enlightening and informative book about truck drivers and what they do. For aspiring drivers ages 4 years and up. Part of the Profession series, colorful non-fiction for kids to learn about different careers.

Want To Know! This series of informative picture books answers the many questions young children have about the world around them. Some subjects are familiar, but others are less so. Chock full of well-researched facts expressed in accessible and interactive ways, these books tell children what they want to know

Do you want to know all about the bicycle? What did the first bike look like? How many kinds of bikes are there? How can you chose the best bike for you? What kinds of cycling sports are there? Who are the most famous racing cyclists? These and many more subjects are discussed in this book. You will also find fun rhymes, a large fold-out page and a mini-quiz, and you learn how to repair a flat tire. By the time you finish this book you’ll be a real expert on bicycles!

An informative picture book for children ages 4 and up about the bicycle.

Ricky's favorite spot under the old oak tree is where magic happens. It's a place where his imagination takes flight, allowing him to become anyone he wishes. One day, Ricky imagines himself as a valiant knight, bravely battling dragons and rescuing princesses. But suddenly, his dream transforms into reality...

With its rich storytelling and vibrant illustrations, this bilingual book is in both Arabic and English, making it an excellent resource for language learners. Whether in the classroom, at home, or in the library, readers can immerse themselves in Ricky's imaginative adventures while expanding their linguistic skills.

Join Ricky as he discovers the power of imagination in this timeless tale that transcends language barriers and sparks the imagination of readers of all ages.

A colorful seek-and-find book about the nature around us. For bird lovers ages 5 years and up.

Nature is more fun when you know more about it! In this book, you’ll discover over a hundred birds from around the world. Are you good at playing I spy? Then you’ll have a blast with this book!

A cheerful and warm book in which Skip learns about various colors. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s language development.

Skip gets to help Grandpa in the garden. He wears a yellow raincoat, feeds the robins with the red bellies, paints the garden house blue, turns his mouth purple with blueberries, sees orange butterflies with green dots, and picks a beautiful bunch of flowers in all the colors of the rainbow!

A funny story about trying to outwit your friends. For sly little foxes (and clever dogs and squirrels) ages 4 years and up.

Most of our planet consists of water. But where does all that water go to? The water in all those rivers, seas and oceans, is it the same? Is it blue everywhere? Is it salty or sweet? What animals are living in the water? And what else can you see deep underwater in the sea? When you read this big book about water, you'll get to know a lot about the most beautiful water spots on earth, and so much more!

"Outstanding book in all respects...... Sensational pictures absolutely open eyes globally for all students. This book would certainly inspire students to learn more about the history and the wealth of information about people and places around the world. Now I must return to Brazil, mainly to Rio de Janeiro area to visit and tour the MAC! The building intrigues me. Information is brief but detailed enough to inspire students to research more of its history etc. This is a wonderful book for building engineering skills." - ITEEA

A building is something that a person has built. Houses, shops, offices ... But do you know what the first houses look like? And what the ancient Greeks and Romans built? In this book, you will learn about the largest, highest, most beautiful, and oldest buildings in the world. You discover why the tower of Pisa is leaning and which building reaches all the way to the clouds.

An informative book full of fun facts and special stories about magnificent buildings, with beautiful pictures and nice drawings. For children ages 5 years and up.

“Sweet, unpretentious, and, of course, more fun together.” – Kirkus Reviews

It’s okay to be alone. But it’s much more fun when others join along! Is the bear resting by himself? Who is hiding in the garden? Extend the pages to find out!

A playful interactive slide and see book about friendship and more for toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

Gold Medal Winner of the 2020 Key Colors Illustrators Competition!

"Nothing stops the protagonist from doing what they want to do, and they master every situation in this exhilarating outing." - Publishers Weekly

When two ordinary objects land on a city sidewalk, a little girl’s dull day becomes an odyssey of new places and unusual faces. Led far away on a dragon boat, she makes use of her found objects to get past the locked library doors, where erudite elephants open her eyes to the beauty of books and faraway lands. Faced with fantastic animals and discoveries, has she found the secret to make dull days a thing of the past?

A magical book that celebrates libraries and the power of imagination. For brave explorers ages 5 years and up.

Sophia has all kinds of secrets. Some she shares with her dog. Some with the breeze. Some with the sandbox or stars in the night sky. But the best secret of all is shared with her brother, Ben, in their tree fort. A poetic story about a girl who shares different secrets in different ways. 

For readers ages 4 years and up. Do you have any secrets? Do you keep them all to yourself? Secrets can be a window to our souls, and, sometimes, sharing them, can help us bond with others.

A new sturdy board book with flaps from bestselling author-illustrator Liesbet Slegers!

It’s a new day at the farm. The farmer feeds his animals, picks fruit, waters the vegetables, and carries hay in his tractor. There’s a lot to see and do at the farm!

An informative book for toddlers with flaps about a day at the farm. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the world around the child.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

A fun and colorful book about the everyday items in a house. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

In this seventh book in the Wow! series, you’ll discover the earliest history of our planet. For time travelers ages 6 years and up.

Millions of years ago, the dinosaurs dominated life on Earth. They’re the most spectacular animals that ever lived. Believe it or not, though, before the dinosaurs, life on Earth might have looked even more wondrous. Land animals were many feet high, some wore big sails on their backs, forests consisted of gigantic moss trees, and fish developed into all-devouring monsters. Welcome to the unbelievable history of our Earth.

"Lulling language, key bedtime trigger words, and gentle repetition are sure to help tiny eyes close. Children will enjoy witnessing Little Mouse's mischief and that of his many toys….A common nighttime predicament with a few not-so-common solutions.” - Kirkus Reviews

"Especially notable." - Booklist, Spring Preview

"Rest assured, If You Want to Fall Asleep is a dreamy bedtime story that kids will want to hear again and again. It would be a star on any child’s bookshelf.” - Celebrate Picture Books

It’s bedtime, but Little Mouse isn’t sleepy. He has tried reading, and snacking, and snuggling, but nothing is helping him fall asleep. Maybe Mama Mouse can help? If you want to fall asleep, what do you do? A wish and a hug and it’s finally time to dream.

A sweet picture book about going to bed and falling asleep. For sleepyheads and night owls ages 4 years and up.

A heartwarming story in which the magic of Christmas results in surprises. For animal lovers ages 5 years and up.

An enlightening informative book tailor-made for toddlers about the forester and everything she (or he) does. For nature lovers ages 4 and up.

Today, we head out with the forester. Do any trees have to be cut down or planted? Are there any animals in the forest that weren’t there before? Is the forest clean or did someone dump trash? Is there a walk in the dark on the program? The forester keeps an eye on all of that and protects nature.

An Leysen's breathtaking and magical retelling of the classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen!

Once upon a time, there was a woman who desperately wanted a child. One day, a good witch passed her house and gave her a flower seed. The woman planted the seed and took good care of it. Before long, two little eyes curiously stared at her between the petals. Inside the flower was a tiny girl! The woman named her Thumbelina. It soon became clear that Thumbelina was a very brave little girl.

In this magical picture book, An Leysen retells the classic fairy tale of Hans Christian Andersen. For children ages 5 and up and anyone who loves enchanting fairy tales.

“This cute book would be great to read to your child who is going to the dentist for the first time.” - Carla Johnson-Hicks, Educator

It’s nice to have strong, healthy teeth. That’s why you need to take care of them every single day. Of course, you can brush your teeth by yourself, but now and then you have to show your shiny teeth to the dentist. The dentist knows all about teeth and explains all the do’s and dont’s of dental hygiene.

A playful and informative book for children about oral hygiene. For ages 4 and up.

An emotional and necessary tale about early-onset dementia to help kids understand the disease and to understand that even though their loved ones might not remember who they are, they still love them. For children ages 7 years and up.

Something is different about Grandpa. He forgets things very easily--he even forgets what simple words mean. Grandpa can remember a lot from his childhood, but his granddaughter, Cathy, knows that something is wrong. Join Cathy and her family as they learn about early-onset dementia and find things that Grandpa will hold dear, just like his dear girl, Cathy.

"An additional purchase for libraries wishing to add to their look-and-find and holiday collections." - School Library Journal

Santa . . .
You know his beard, his sleigh, his reindeer, and his presents.
Because you see those every December.
But do you know what he’s up to the rest of the year?

A funny picture book about what Santa does when it’s not Christmas. With enough look-and-search-games for an entire year of reading. For little helpers ages 5 years and up. >

2025 Best STEM Book Winner!

"Kids who are enthusiastic about codes may want to try decoding the messages that are referred to in the text and can be found (along with worksheets) within the distinctive illustrations. While Nana’s work at Bletchley may not be meaningful to children too young to understand the context, codes and secret messages have an enduring appeal for many children." - Carolyn Phelan; Booklist Reviews

Charlotte loves puzzles. On her ninth birthday, she receives a card from her great-grandmother, on which she finds a difficult code. Soon she embarks on a quest full of codes and riddles. While she tries to solve them, Charlotte discovers important details about the role her great-grandmother played in the Second World War. She also learns about three historical sites in England: Parker’s Piece, the River Cam, and Blechley Park. You’ll learn about these places, too!

A surprising picture book about history and code language. For codebreakers ages 6 years and up.

A sweet story about helping others and finding our own wings to fly. For little animal friends ages 5 years and up.

Mika is very shy and doesn't have the courage to play with the other kids. She sits under her favorite tree and sees the dragonflies swoop by. Then she spots a truly beautiful one, but . . . this dragonfly is missing a wing. Maybe she can help it!

"This metafictional guide to monsters dares readers to keep turning the pages..." – Publishers Weekly

"Positively ideal for Halloween storytimes, actually. Put this one in your holster." – School Library Journal

"Not just for Halloween, but fun for anytime of year, you'll be immersed in the sink, loud, interactive world of monster-kind. Favorite of 2017." – Imagination Soup

A perfect children's book for Halloween storytime, from bestselling author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten!

This is a book full of monsters: small, smelly, yelling, creepy... monsters! So it's a book for hard core monster lovers, but also for beginners in monsterology. With shock effects! Try it yourself! Softies keep out! Conquer your deepest fears! Tremble and shiver with pleasure! Are you scared already? No? Just you wait and see?. (Includes a monstrously fun pop-up spread at the end of the book!)

It’s for real monster lovers, but also for beginners in monster-ology, ages 4 and up.

Even before he was born, Vincent was a restless chick. He left the egg faster than his brothers and sisters. Now he wants to be the first one to eat worms, to roost with the chickens and walk to school through the woods. A fox makes Vincent more careful, but he’ll probably never be quiet and patient …

A mother hen has a lot of patience with her busy chick in this playful, humorous story. For children ages 4 and up.

2021 Scree-Free Week Book List Selection!

"A kid-friendly reminder of the dark side of connected life." - Kirkus Reviews

“Three country bears out for a walk in the woods discover a mysterious device. Inside are pictures, videos, songs, and, best of all, a tally of friends from all over the world. Bruno is immediately enthralled and relishes in the addition of each new “friend” on his phone, ignoring the friends right beside him. When Bruno’s phone loses power, he finds out who his real friends are. This picture book is a cautionary tale for the twenty-first century.” - Foreword Reviews

Bruno is very happy when he finds a mobile phone. Suddenly, he has many friends, all over the world! But he spends so much time with his “magic box”, he forgets all about Renzo & Rico.

A heartwarming picture book about what makes a real friendship. For children ages 5 years and up.

2021 Scree-Free Week Book List Selection!

"A kid-friendly reminder of the dark side of connected life." - Kirkus Reviews

“Three country bears out for a walk in the woods discover a mysterious device. Inside are pictures, videos, songs, and, best of all, a tally of friends from all over the world. Bruno is immediately enthralled and relishes in the addition of each new “friend” on his phone, ignoring the friends right beside him. When Bruno’s phone loses power, he finds out who his real friends are. This picture book is a cautionary tale for the twenty-first century.” - Foreword Reviews

Bruno is very happy when he finds a mobile phone. Suddenly, he has many friends, all over the world! But he spends so much time with his “magic box”, he forgets all about Renzo & Rico.

A heartwarming picture book about what makes a real friendship. For children ages 5 years and up.

A cheerful book showing familiar examples of eating a meal and playing with toys. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

This is my chair. I put on my bib and grab a spoon. I’m ready to eat! Then it’s time to play. I push my car, kick my ball, stack blocks on top of each other, make music, and look in my book. Playing is fun!

1 mouse wants everyone to have a special treat.
2 mice go to the market to buy some seed.
3 mice are digging lots of tiny holes.
What are they up to?

Winner of the Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice!

One day, on his way to the store, Braeden Mannering sees a man sitting by the side of the road. He has no home, no belongings, and no food. “Somebody should help him,” he tells his mom. “You’re somebody,” she replies. Braeden thinks about it. Maybe he can help! “Anyone can change the world as long as you dream big.” The true story of a boy who ignites awareness and provides aid for hunger relief in his community. For children ages 5 years and up.

"Sensational book for students. This book includes facts with fantasy while using imagination, science, excitement, and detailed knowledge of the universe. Illustrations relate enough details to inspire learning. Sensational book to be included in classrooms and libraries, and at home, if the child is fortunate enough to own a copy. Students will love taking this exciting journey throughout the universe." - ITEEA

"It would be a great book to read to your class, or have your class read while studying about outer space and space travel." - Duval Charter School

Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime? Jump on board of the Mars Cruiser with Luke and Maya, and travel to a different planet! While the earth is getting smaller and smaller and the stars shoot past the window, you’ll discover all the secrets of the universe. From planets to supernovas and from black holes to aliens: this will be an unforgettable journey!

An exciting and informative book about the universe. A unique mix between fiction and non-fiction, for curious readers ages 10 and up.

"An excellent and interesting book about appreciating your siblings." ― Rogene Carter, educator

Sophie always wanted a little sister. Instead she got a little brother. At first she was angry, but then Sophie had an idea. Pigtails, a pink dress... and little brother! Sophie's pretend-sister is the perfect solution, until she finds out that having a little brother isn't so bad after all.

A book about expectations and acceptance, and about loving little sisters and little brothers. For children ages 4 and up.

"Timmy’s Tornado is a fun picture book about a boy and his pet tornado. The story is engaging and a fantastical twist on the everyday bath. I would recommend this to children and educators, as Timmy’s journey with his tornado can be used as a basis for practicing story sequencing." - Plymouth Public Schools

Timmy finds a tornado at the bottom of his bathtub. He decides he’s going to keep it. The tornado was sweet and cuddly at first, but its jar soon became too small. . .

A book full of fantasy and fun and a pet tornado. For bath-loving children ages 4 and up.

A cheerful summer story about camping. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Lily and Milo are going on vacation. They’re going camping! Before they can leave, they have to pack their suitcases. That’s not easy! Which camping equipment do they need? What do they leave at home? At the camping site, Lily immediately tries to put up the tent. But where did Milo suddenly go?

Una celebración hermosa sobre las tradiciones, la música y la comunidad…y el amor de una nieta por su abuela.

Hoy, Abbey va a dormir en la casa de su abuela, pero la abuela se puso a cocinar muchísima comida deliciosa de Surinam y la niña se aburre. ¿Quién se comerá tanta cantidad de dahlpuri roti, satay de pollo, sopa de plátanos y tarta de pollo?

Abbey decide organizar una fiesta sorpresa. ¡Todos están invitados! Familiares, amigos y vecinos del barrio vienen a bailar, a comer y a conocerse mejor. ¡Yupi!

"A sweet celebration of family and introduction to some perennially popular animals." - Kirkus Reviews

Winner of the International Competition for the Best Inclusive Story - organized by Inclusive Works and Clavis Publishing.

Danny is spending the week with his grandpa. Grandpa has a painting of five animals. “Those are the big five,” says Grandpa, “the most famous animals from my homeland,” Grandpa tells Danny about one animal each day.

A playful and informative story about wild animals and about the love between a child and a grandparent. For animal lovers ages 3 and up.

Baba Yaga, the witch from Slavonic mythology is coming alive in this fairy tale. An Leysen draws you into an imaginative story about a wicked witch and a sweet and brave little girl. For children ages 5 and up.

Once upon a time, in a land far away from here, lived a girl named Olga. Olga lived with her father in a beautiful house, and they were very happy together. Until Olga’s father, one day fell in love again … His new wife was cruel and mean. And her sister Baba Yaga, who lived in a dark forest, was even meaner. Baba Yaga was a witch! It was said that she was fond of children … for dinner! One day Olga’s stepmother sent her to Baba Yaga. What was she supposed to do now?

“The illustrations are absolutely fabulous and the book is worth reading just for those alone.” - Yellowstone Library

The countries in the world and the people who live in them are all very different. And that’s the fun of it! In some countries it is often freezing cold, in other countries, every day feels like summer. In Italy people curl spaghetti around their forks, in Japan, they eat noodles with chopsticks. There are tigers in the jungles of Indonesia, and kangaroos jumping around in Australia. And where would you go to find panda bears? In this book, you find out about different countries – and the people who live in them!

An informative book – filled to the brim with fun facts – in which people and places from all over the world are shown in beautiful pictures and drawings. For children ages 5 and up.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

A gentle adventure with charming illustrations that is sure to comfort and delight. For brave readers ages 5 years and up.

Little Bird is afraid to leave the nest; he doesn’t think that he can fly. But when he lands in a big city by accident and discovers that the world is more amazing than he ever imagined, he finds the courage to soar!

A fun Spanish-language picture book perfect for fans of humorous stories involving animals.” – Selenia Paz; School Library Journal

Cuando el pequeño Tim sale del huevo, todos los pájaros le dicen que debe aprender a volar. Todos los papás y las mamás pájaros le dan sus mejores consejos. Pero Tim no está muy seguro. ¿Por qué tiene que hacer lo que todo el mundo hace? 

Un hermoso libro sobre el talento, la diversidad y la importancia de hacer lo tuyo. Para pequeños que siguen su propio camino a partir de los 4 años.

"A sweet celebration of family and introduction to some perennially popular animals." - Kirkus Reviews

Winner of the International Competition for the Best Inclusive Story - organised by Inclusive Works and Clavis Publishing.

Danny is spending the week with his grandpa. Grandpa has a painting of five animals. “Those are the big five,” says Grandpa, “the most famous animals from my homeland.” Grandpa tells Danny about one animal each day.

A playful and informative story about wild animals and about the love between a child and a grandparent. For animal lovers ages 3 and up.

An inspiring story about believing in a magical button and, more importantly, about believing in yourself. For children ages 5 years and up.

Isabelle is a shy little girl who loves to play. While everyone plays or works together, Isabelle always stands aside. When she gets a new button from her aunt, she considers it a treasure. Her special button reminds her to be proud and courageous. With the help of her new button, Isabelle begins to see that making friends isn’t as scary as it seems.

A colorful and funny story about hats and animals. For readers ages 3 years and up.

Woosh! Bear's colorful hat is blown away. From there it goes on a serendipitous adventure through all of Bear’s animal friends back to his head. Will Bear get his hat back? The illustrations, full of emotion, movement, and playfulness, add to this colorful and funny story about hats and animals.

Internationally bestselling series Little White Fish has sold over 600,000 copies!

Little White Fish is crying. He can’t find his mommy. While looking for her he sees all sorts of animals: a red crab, an orange starfish, a yellow snail, a green turtle, a blue whale and a purple octopus. But none of them are his mommy! Then he sees his mommy, and she has all the same colors as Little White Fish.

A playful book about sea animals and colors. For toddlers ages 30 months and up, with a focus on the child’s language development.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

"A cute, simple way to show how a child may feel loss of a pet--but also how they can begin to heal.” ― Happauge NY Public Library

Timothy doesn’t want a rabbit. But one day, there’s a rabbit at the door.
Timothy tries all kinds of ways to get rid of him, but what’s the best way?
And why doesn’t Timothy want a rabbit?

A moving story about caring for (and saying goodbye to) beloved pets. For everyone ages 5 years and up.

Mientras que tengamos recuerdos, siempre estaremos juntos.

Todas las mañanas Emily ve a un señor mayor comiendo solo en un cafetín. Esto le da tristeza, por lo que un día decide entrar y hablar con él. El señor pronto empieza a compartir sus mejores recuerdos con Emily y ella llega a entender que estar solo no siempre significa sentirse solo.

Una historia emotiva y conmovedora sobre una hermosa amistad, que demuestra que el amor sobrevive incluso hasta después de la muerte.

Where is Bear going? To see some sleepy little eyes.
Where are Bear and Squirrel going? To see some cute little ears.
Where are Bear, Squirrel and Fox going? To see a little pink nose.
There’s a new baby in the forest!

A sweet little story about animal friends and a new baby. For toddlers ages 18 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

What do you see when you look up?
Where does your imagination take you?
What do you wish for?

A story about dreaming of beautiful things, and about being happy with what you’ve got. For sky gazers ages 5 years and up.

"Chick’s two oft-repeated words, sweet and cute, accurately sum up this tale" - Kirkus Reviews

Join Chick as he meets the new babies and their parents to celebrate a special occasion. Some of the adorable moments include the cuteness of baby bunnies, mommy squirrel sitting on a bench with baby squirrel, or mommy elephant playing on the grass with baby elephant.

A sweet look at different animals of the world. For curious adventurers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child's emotions.

What do you see when you look up?
Where does your imagination take you?
What do you wish for?

A story about dreaming of beautiful things, and about being happy with what you’ve got. For sky gazers ages 5 years and up.

Included in the Children's Book Council's March 2024 'Hot Off the Press' reading list.

Just before starting school for the first time, Beth meets a cloud who has drifted into her room. Fascinated by Beth’s inside world, Cloud decides to become an inside cloud. Now they can be friends forever. But can you keep a cloud inside forever?

A story in which a girl learns that change can bring many new possibilities. For brave children ages 5 years and up.

Max is very proud of his new tricycle. It has three wheels, two pedals, handlebars, and a loud horn. When Max toots his horn, everyone looks his way. Going fast is fun . . . but sometimes it can be a bit dangerous too.

Discover the world of Max and his friends! For children ages two and up.

Little Monkey has many adventures in the jungle. What will he do with the long thread that Spider makes for him? His friend Elephant is sad because he’s gray, as gray is the color of a rain cloud. How can Little Monkey cheer up Elephant?

Each of the three jungle stories in this book comes with puzzles and games you can play together.

Fall is here! Lily and Milo go exploring in the woods. They see a hedgehog, nuts, apples, mushrooms, and lots of colored leaves. The woods are so pretty in fall! Milo wants to take everything home.

A simple and interactive story about the woods in the fall. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s world.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.

An exciting travel story full of interesting names of different animal groups. For curious adventurers ages 5 years and up.

Audra and Oliver Otter go on a boat trip with Pop. But when they wake up after a nap, Pop is nowhere to be found! The two little otters search for their way home. Luckily, they get a lot of help from friendly animal gangs. As long as they watch out for the murder of crows, they’ll be fine.

A sweet picture book to boost our self-esteem and fly high! Join Little Bizzy as she shows the world how we can stop doubting our actions and reach our fullest potential. 

Little Bizzy is smaller than all the other bees, but she’s very capable. She easily collects twice as much pollen as her friends. But Bizzy dreams of greater things. She wants to fly high in the sky with the birds! Of course, the others don’t believe it, but Bizzy knows that she can do it.

An adventurous book about courage and perseverance. Those who believe in something are already halfway there! For busy bees aged 5 years and up.

Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.

"This is a nice book for grandpas and toddlers with a repetition on each set of pages. The repetitions are great for kids of this age, and the simple illustrations will catch their attention well. I look forward to checking out a physical copy of this book." - PGCL

Who do you love?
Grandpa!

A cheerful little book about playing with Grandpa.
For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the child’s emotions.

At Clavis, our focus is on what’s best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.