Juvenile Nonfiction

This bilingual book (with text in Inuktitut syllabics, Inuktitut Roman orthography, and English) shares six Inuktitut terms for caribou throughout their life cycles, giving the youngest of readers an understanding of the rich Inuktitut terminology for these important animals.

Where do the trains go?
There and back.
Let’s sing a train song
All down the track.

Toddlers and babies love trains and the noises they make. Listen Up! Train Song uses repeating verse and bright photographs to match this enthusiasm with a unique take on the conceptual sound book that is perfect for reading aloud. Each spread uses onomatopoeia to highlight the ting-a ling! of subway door chimes, the chuff-a-gruff-a! of a diesel engine, and more. And after the children have sung along through the colorful pages, a final note to caregivers offers enriching, age-appropriate activities to keep building their child’s foundational learning skills.

Playing with sounds and rhythms is a first step to language development. With repetitive, easy-to-remember verse from the award-winning author of Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That and Shape Up, Construction Trucks!, Victoria Allenby’s Listen Up! Train Song invites its young audience to recognize the songs of the railway and to proudly sing their own.

“Train lovers will delight in this book featuring photos of trains….[A] perfect match for story hours about things that go. The back matter provides three developmentally appropriate activities and prompts to increase and extend engagement with children, making this a first purchase for the shelves.” —School Library Journal★ Starred Review

Preschoolers love baby animals, and they love to move. Celebrate both with this Toddler Tough board book perfect for an active read-aloud!

Fawns leap, / Hatchlings bounce, / Porcupettes nibble, / Kittens pounce. Story time is on the move with this multilayered concept book. Preschoolers will enjoy learning fun baby animal names from baboon “infants” to kangaroo “joeys,” and they’ll revel in using their bodies to mimic the movements each animal makes. Bright photographs give a close-up look at every kitten, nestling, and foal, as well as young children who are pouncing, flapping, and racing alongside them. The rhyming text teaches young minds pattern recognition for language learning and reading readiness, and a closing spread of enriching, age-appropriate activities keeps the learning going.

A lively addition to the Big, Little Concepts series by author and children’s librarian Jane Whittingham, Animals Move will have everybody wiggling and giggling through story time. 

A new addition to the Big, Little Concepts series by author and children’s librarian Jane Whittingham, Animals Move will have everybody wiggling and giggling through story time.

“This book works in all the ways books for littles should work: engaging subject, pleasing presentation, gentle introduction of new vocabulary, lack of stereotyping, and strong construction for repeated reading and handling. There is a note to adults in the back offering several extension activities to get kids thinking and moving.”—Youth Services Book Review ★ Starred Review

A fun seek-and-find book full of English and Spanish vocabulary. For curious sheep with a knack for languages ages 2 years and up.

Wooly the little sheep takes us to school. There, he plays with clay, blocks, and the many fun instruments in the music corner. Do you know what they’re called? As you follow along with Wooly’s day at school, you’ll learn many English and Spanish words.

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.

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!

"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.

Sweet animals with curious eyes look out at the world just as children do.

Look at the illustrations and identify the animals. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Wild animals with curious eyes look out at the world just as children do.

Look at the illustrations and identify the animals. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child.

Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the Qur’an’s beautiful teachings: to care for all creation; to respect the books of God; to be good to one another; and to believe in Allah, the Creator.

Stunning illustrations, full of color, bring the pages to life and the carefully written text is simple, easy to understand, and suitable to be read aloud. It also features some facts about the Qur’an and common questions children might ask, such as: what does the word “Qur’an” actually mean?

Sara Khan is a writer, translator, and PhD candidate based in the UK. This is her first book.

Alison Lodge is a children’s illustrator based in North Wales, UK.

In simple and easy to understand language along with stunning, full colour illustrations, this book takes the reader through the acts of how to pray and the intentions behind them. It also features facts about prayer and common questions children may ask, such as: Why do Muslims pray? Who do Muslims pray to?

Inside this board book toddlers and young children will find out about the Prophet Muhammad's amazing character and unshakeable belief in Allah.

Stunning illustrations, full of color, bring the pages to life and the carefully written text is simple, easy to understand, and suitable to be read aloud. It also features some facts about the Prophet Muhammad and common questions children might ask, such as: what did the Prophet Muhammad believe before he received the revelation.

This simple but beautiful book helps children understand who Allah is. It introduces some of His divine attributes: His Oneness, His infinite Power, Love and Mercy, and it ends with the promise He has made to those who believe in Him and make Him happy.

It is a book to be treasured by children, with large, colourful illustrations and carefully written text that children will understand and enjoy.

Winner of the Muslim Reviewers' BEST MUSLIM BOARD BOOK 2020 Award.

Discover the names of the rooms in a house together with your Little Furry Friends. Brush your teeth in the bathroom, and play in the living room. Or will you bake cupcakes in the kitchen?

From the Little Furry Friends series comes an engaging journey through the house, designed to enrich young readers' understanding of their daily lives. With simple illustrations set against clean backgrounds and brief text, this book offers an accessible and immersive reading experience for toddlers.

This book is part of Clavis Toddler, a series specifically tailored to children ages 0-3. Through a color-coded train system, parents and caregivers can easily identify the targeted age group and skill highlighted in each title, ensuring an age-appropriate and enriching reading experience.

A large-format board book for Easter that celebrates traditions of egg-decorating from around the world in exquisite cut-paper illustration.

Discover a world of beautiful pattern and color!

Decorated eggs are found all over the world in many different countries. They are a wonderful celebration of family, culture and tradition.

Complete with a stencil incorporated into the design, this book will encourage children to create their own beautiful eggs.

 "The perfect book to introduce children to the act of giving charity."

This simple but beautiful book introduces children to the third pillar of Islam: Zakat as well as other types of charity (sadaqah). It starts by acknowledging that Allah has given all of us many blessings with some of us having more and others less, and that those with more have an obligation towards the poor and needy.  It mentions some of the different types of charity Muslims can give and answers questions such as why and how much charity should be given.

It is a book to be treasured by children, with large, colourful illustrations and carefully written text that children will understand and enjoy.

An interactive lift-the-flap adventure where kids discover baby animals as Mama Goose searches for her lost gosling, blending learning with fun exploration.

Join Mama Goose and her three goslings on a delightful journey as they search for their lost sibling. In their quest, they explore a variety of habitats—from the pond and the meadow to the forest and beyond—meeting baby animals along the way. Each page reveals fascinating creatures like baby frogs, newts, wild boars, and squirrels. With flaps to lift on every page, young readers will be captivated by the surprises they uncover while learning about the unique appearances and lives of different animal babies.

Part of the Stories from Nature series, this charming lift-the-flap book is perfect for children aged 3-6 who are curious about animals and nature. Combining an engaging story with interactive flaps, it encourages learning through play while introducing early science concepts about animal life cycles and habitats. Beautifully illustrated and filled with fun facts, this book promises to entertain, educate, and inspire a love of nature in young readers. It's a must-have for any family or classroom library.

In this interactive lift-the-flap adventure, young readers join a young jay hawk on her quest to find and learn about edible plants for winter storage.

As winter approaches, a young jay hawk embarks on an exciting quest to gather food for the chilly months ahead in this delightful lift-the-flap adventure. Exploring diverse habitats such as forests, meadows, and fields, she discovers various plants, bushes, and trees, learning which fruits and herbs are safe to eat. From black elder to chamomile, and from fir to raspberry, each flap reveals fascinating details about the flora and the animals that rely on them. Young readers will not only accompany the jay in her search for food but also learn valuable lessons about the natural world around them.

Part of the Stories from Nature series, this engaging book is perfect for children aged 3-6 who are curious about plants and the environment. Combining an enchanting story with interactive flaps, it promotes learning through play while introducing essential concepts about edible plants and their importance to wildlife. Beautifully illustrated and filled with fun facts, this book promises to entertain and educate young readers, fostering a lifelong appreciation for nature. It's a wonderful addition to any family or classroom library.