{"title":"Young Readers","description":"Help foster a life-long love of reading with our curated children's titles for all your favorite littles ages 0-12!","products":[{"product_id":"9780063049741","title":"The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature","description":"\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNathan W. Pyle’s first picture book in his\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebestselling Strange Planet series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBased on his popular Instagram comics, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nathanwpylestrangeplanet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNathan W. Pyle\u003c\/a\u003e presents a delightful, heartfelt, and clever picture book that young and old beings alike will enjoy reading together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen the nearest star rises, Lifegiver has an exciting quest planned for Offspring! Follow along as they observe a strange creature that sneaks, hides, and vibrates around their house. Hilarity ensues as the blue beings try to mimic this talented creature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs always, Nathan W. Pyle draws humor from his unique perspective on human activity and delivers a colorful experience that is an ode to cats and humans alike. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book is a joy to read and share, no matter how many revolutions you’ve made around the nearest star.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Pyle, Nathan W","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39924787675311,"sku":"9780063049741","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/1532\/4335\/products\/71kSzheDSxL.jpg?v=1622128645"},{"product_id":"9780593434512","title":"The Bench","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeghan, The Duchess of Sussex's first children's book, \u003cem\u003eThe Bench\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother's eyes. The book's storytelling and illustration give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is your bench\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere you'll witness great joy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom here you will rest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee the growth of our boy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Bench\u003c\/em\u003e, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Duchess's debut children's book gives us a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons-moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and comfort and nurture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorking in watercolour for the first time, Caldecott-winning, bestselling illustrator Christian Robinson expands on his signature style to bring joy and softness to the pages, reflecting the beauty of a father's love through a mother's eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming read-aloud is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39988577829039,"sku":"9780593434512","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/1532\/4335\/products\/TheBench.jpg?v=1623082035"},{"product_id":"9781452184906","title":"Tiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe loveable dinosaur from\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170336\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshows kids how to have the best Halloween ever!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiny and Pointy love Halloween and they are eager to share their tips and tricks so that readers can have a perfect treat-filled Halloween! A heartwarming story, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reminds each of us that the sweetest Halloween treat has nothing to do with eating candy after all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMORE TINY BOOKS TO LOVE: Tiny has four picture books, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170336\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170343\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wanderingraccoonbooks.com\/products\/9781452184883\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wanderingraccoonbooks.com\/products\/9781797233208\"\u003eTiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsie\u003c\/a\u003es\u003c\/em\u003e and two board books, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452184890\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating\u003c\/em\u003e, for readers to enjoy, with more adventures on the way!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stutzman, Jonathan","offers":[{"title":"Board Book","offer_id":40494999797935,"sku":"9781452184906","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/1532\/4335\/products\/TinyTRex4.jpg?v=1630096199"},{"product_id":"9781452170336","title":"Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReaders will root for bighearted, small armed Tiny. --\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTiny T. Rex has a HUGE problem. His friend Pointy needs cheering up and only a hug will do. But with his short stature and teeny T. Rex arms, is a hug impossible? Not if Tiny has anything to say about it!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Join this plucky little dino in his very first adventure, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- a warm and funny tale that proves the best hugs come from the biggest hearts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Readers are sure to fall in love with Tiny!\u003cbr\u003e- Full of sweet, adorable illustrations\u003cbr\u003e- Teaches lessons in kindness, overcoming obstacles, and perseverance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMORE TINY BOOKS TO LOVE: Tiny has four picture books, \u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170343\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wanderingraccoonbooks.com\/products\/9781452184883\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wanderingraccoonbooks.com\/products\/9781797233208\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and two board books, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452184890\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452184906\"\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, for readers to enjoy, with more adventures on the way!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stutzman, Jonathan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40494999863471,"sku":"9781452170336","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/1532\/4335\/products\/TinyTRex1.jpg?v=1630095700"},{"product_id":"9781452170343","title":"Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe adorable and indomitable Tiny T. Rex from the critically acclaimed\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170336\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170336\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis back in a tale about friendship and overcoming your fears.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are having a campout in the backyard!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIt is what best friends do. But without their nighty-lights, the dark outside suddenly seems VERY dark . . . and very full of spooky things. Good thing Tiny has a super-secret plan to keep the dark at bay! Full of warmth and plenty of laughs, this new adventure starring Tiny T. Rex shows that friends will always find a way to face their fears together--even when those fears are not what they seem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A great read-aloud book for parents and children\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hip, colorful art and delightful text make Tiny T. Rex an instant favorite of any dinosaur-loving toddler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A perfect book to help toddlers and children overcome a fear of the dark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMORE TINY BOOKS TO LOVE: Tiny has four picture books, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170336\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wanderingraccoonbooks.com\/products\/9781452184883\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wanderingraccoonbooks.com\/products\/9781797233208\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and two board books, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452184890\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452184906\"\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, for readers to enjoy, with more adventures on the way!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stutzman, Jonathan","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40494999896239,"sku":"9781452170343","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/1532\/4335\/products\/TinyTRex2.jpg?v=1630096016"},{"product_id":"9781452184890","title":"Tiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLovable bestselling Tiny T. Rex is back from the critically acclaimed\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170336\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTiny T. Rex and The Impossible Hug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this time in a Valentine's Day board book adventure!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValentine's Day is coming, which means showing the ones you love how much they mean to you, so Tiny has decided to make the perfect Valentine for his best friend Pointy. \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut as Tiny discovers, making a Valentine isn't easy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e It might take a few tries--until Tiny realizes the best Valentine might have been there all along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Teaches a valuable lesson in overcoming obstacles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Sure to delight young dinosaur fans who love adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Features adorable art of Tiny and his friend Pointy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMORE TINY BOOKS TO LOVE: Tiny has four picture books, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170336\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452170343\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wanderingraccoonbooks.com\/products\/9781452184883\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wanderingraccoonbooks.com\/products\/9781797233208\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and two board books, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452184890\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Perfect Valentine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/raccoonriverpress.com\/products\/9781452184906\"\u003eTiny T. Rex and the Tricks of Treating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, for readers to enjoy, with more adventures on the way!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stutzman, Jonathan","offers":[{"title":"Board Book","offer_id":40522094936239,"sku":"9781452184890","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/1532\/4335\/products\/TinyTRex3.jpg?v=1630096609"},{"product_id":"9780545812573","title":"Melissa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unforgettable debut from Stonewall Award Winner Alex Gino.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBE WHO YOU ARE. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelissa thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part... because she's a boy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte - but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: This title was previously published as \u003cem\u003eGeorge\u003c\/em\u003e and we re-released as \u003cem\u003eMelissa\u003c\/em\u003e in May 2022.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gino, Alex","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":42874288210174,"sku":"9781338843415","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback - Out of Print","offer_id":40717302857903,"sku":"9780545812573","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/1532\/4335\/products\/Melissa_PB.png?v=1690988740"},{"product_id":"9781646140923","title":"A Snake Falls to Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Snake Falls to Earth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a breathtaking work of Indigenous futurism. Darcie Little Badger draws on traditional Lipan Apache storytelling structure to weave another unforgettable tale of monsters, magic, and family. It is not to be missed.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNina is a Lipan girl in our world. She's always felt there was something more out there. She still believes in the old stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOli is a cottonmouth kid, from the land of spirits and monsters. Like all cottonmouths, he's been cast from home. He's found a new one on the banks of the bottomless lake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNina and Oli have no idea the other exists. 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