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There are many amazing things to love, both real and make-believe. There are purple moose and spotted geese. There are cotton candy hats and tap-dancing cats. There are foxes and raccoons who dare to camp on the moon—and there are fun-loving mice who chew up bubble gum balloons. Pizza, and cake, and tigers in tuxes, and ants driving cars, and breakdancing ducks-es.

With so many amazing things out there to love, is it possible to love one thing more than all the rest? And if so, just how incredibly fantastic would that one thing have to be? There’s only one way to find out. 

A silly, slapstick rhymer, I Love You More Than a Purple Moose is a story all about how very, very much a parent or guardian can love their child. Written by Laura Gates Galvin, illustrated by Sr. Sanchez, and published by Kidsbooks.

There are many amazing things to love, both real and make-believe. But can you guess what’s most lovable of all?

I Love You More Than a Purple Moose

Early Childhood

Elementary

Curious George®

Be Caring and Kind

Everyone's Reading

Storytime Favorites

George is thrilled to get a thank-you card in the mail from his friend Betsy. It makes him want to send thank-you cards to everyone he knows. Who can he thank? The mail carrier? The librarian? It will be fun! But, when George undoubtedly gets into some of his usual mischief, saying thank you might just be easier said than done. This lighthearted lesson in good manners shows that saying thank you never goes out of style!

Margret & H.A. Rey’s Curious George Says Thank You is published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, written by Emily Flaschner Meyer and Julie M. Bartynski, and illustrated by Anna Grossnickle Hines.

Curious George® Says Thank You. Copyright © 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Based on the character of Curious George®, created by Margret and H.A. Rey. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Curious George® is a registered trademark of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Giving thank you cards might be easier said than done for everyone's favorite curious little monkey.

Curious George Says Thank You

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage

Build Confidence

Be Resilient

Have you ever created a special cheer to encourage yourself? Like your very own personal pep talk?

This is what lovely Lili the Lioness does! Clever Lili invents her own power cheer because as Jungle School’s head girl, she has so much to do for her friends! Unfortunately, Lili is roaring her power cheer far too often, and loses her voice! This is very worrying because Lili has a special announcement for the students of Jungle School very soon!

Oh dear…what will she do?

A note from the creators at Love, Bonito:

Written, designed and produced at Love, Bonito, this impactful read highlights the importance of community and cheering each other on through life’s ups and downs – a reflection of what Love, Bonito stands for. The physical book is available for sale globally, while stocks last. Through the creation of this picture book, Love, Bonito is supporting the education of girls in historically low-income communities in Asia for a year — at a target goal of USD $30,000 — helping them to build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. In partnership with Vooks and Finding Pictures, we've launched the animated video version of the book, exclusively available on Vooks' platform, to help raise awareness for girls' education.

When head girl Lili the Lioness loses her voice, her friends at Jungle School help her find strength and courage in adversity.

Lili the Lioness & Friends

Seasonal - Fall

Creative Play

Nature

Vooks at a Glance

Vooks Originals

Today is the perfect day to hike up to Pancake Peak. The air is fresh, Julia is prepared, and she’ll be traveling by herself—just the way she likes it. She plans to trek past Muffin Meadow, through Black Coffee Cave, across Bacon Bridge, over Hashbrown Hill, and finally to the tip-top of Pancake Peak. By the time she gets home, she’ll be just in time for a tasty dinner.

However, Julia doesn’t realize that someone will be following her hike. And atop Pancake Peak, she might pick up a few extra travelers with no way of getting back down. Will Julia’s solo journey be ruined? Or will these tagalongs turn out to be some of her new best friends?

A Vooks Original, The Tagalongs touches on themes of independence, self-reliance, and getting out to enjoy the natural world. The narrative also shows the value of diverse strengths, helping strangers, sharing what we have, and including others—even if we didn’t start out on the same team. Written and illustrated by Megan Marie Myers.

Today is the perfect day for a solo hike to Pancake Peak—but Julia won’t be making the trek alone.

The Tagalongs

Kid at Heart

Henry and Bea are the best of friends. Then one day, Henry stops talking to Bea. He won't joke with her in class, and he won't sit with her at lunch. Bea can tell something's wrong, and she's determined to find out what it is. When their teacher announces that the class is taking a field trip to a farm, Bea hopes it’ll be a chance for the two to reconnect.

But at the farm, Henry is still distant. Will he ever tell Bea what’s going on? Or is their friendship simply over? Come along as Bea helps her friend work through the difficult emotions that come with grief, loss, and finding closure.

An age-appropriate look at grieving the death of a pet, Henry and Bea portrays the complicated emotions that come with losing something (or someone) you love. Themes of rejection, closure, and relational turbulence feature in the story. Written and illustrated by Jessixa Bagley and published by Neal Porter Books.

Henry and Bea are best friends. Then suddenly, Henry stops talking to Bea. She knows something’s wrong. But what?

Henry and Bea

Camp Vooks

5 Minutes or Less

Two fuzzy friends are in the middle of a playdate, when a new pal suddenly joins in. The trio tries playing together, but each friend feels left out at times, even trying to sabotage the newcomer. Will the new addition to the group be a third wheel? Or, will all three learn an important lesson: that they can all be friends and have fun playing together? 

This silly and heartfelt tale about (not) being friends features the characters from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small. We Are (Not) Friends is written by Anna Kang, illustrated by Christopher Weyant and published by Two Lions. Keep an eye out for other books in the fun-filled (Not) series on Vooks!

Fun fact: Christopher Weyant (illustrator) and Anna Kang (author) lend their voices to characters in We Are (Not) Friends!


Two friends are having a playdate when along hops a new pal. Can they all be friends, or not?!

We Are (Not) Friends

Dream Big

All Seasons

What happens when kindness and love are shared freely? Do they grow into something even more wonderful? Or, does the special gift eventually go bare? Little Miss is determined to find out. When she plants a kiss, and it grows into something extraordinary, she wants to share it with everyone she can—even if that means she won’t have any left for herself.

Plant a Kiss is an incredible story of unselfish giving. Filled with hope and optimism, the epic journey reminds us all of the power behind sharing joy with others. From acclaimed writer and illustrator team Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds, Plant a Kiss is sure to spread love to all who see it.


When a kiss grows into something dazzling, Little Miss wants to share it with the world!

Plant a Kiss

Be Brave

Free Access

Familius Presents

Unicorn is a unicorn. And Horse is, well... not. Grab a pink cupcake and laugh along with this hilarious story about two very different animals - one seems magical and perfect and the other... well... doesn't. But, outside appearances don't always tell the whole story.

Unicorn (and Horse) is a funny yet endearing lesson on envy with one important truth: We are sometimes unicorns. We are sometimes horses. But, it's our differences that make us all unique. And, friendship can come in all shapes and sizes.
Readers of all ages will love giggling along with this silly yet heartwarming story. Unicorn (and Horse) is written by David Miles, illustrated by Hollie Mengert and published by Familius.

Unicorn is a unicorn. And Horse is, well... not. But appearances don't always tell the whole story. 

Unicorn (and Horse)

Storybook Genius Publishing

For Jack the cat there is nothing better than sitting in his favorite chair and listening to his favorite music! But, today something is different. Someone else is sitting in Jack’s favorite seat! Walrus has decided it is his favorite seat, too. Neither Jack nor Walrus want to share, so they race off to find a brand new best seat. The duo try every possible seat in the house, but will they ever be able to find the very best seat? And, in the process, will they discover something even better?

Giggle along as Jack and Walrus race to find the very best spot to nap. Even more than a fun-filled, silly race to relaxation, The Best Seat is a story of an unlikely duo finding common ground, learning to share, and forging a new friendship through shared experiences. The Best Seat is written by Zach Hamilton and published by StoryBook Genius Publishing.


When someone is in Jack’s favorite seat, it will be a race to find an even better “best seat!”

The Best Seat

Slumberkins Presents

Mindfulness

Family 

Otter’s story reminds little ones that families are connected by the love they feel in their hearts. This sweet story introduces the concept of family bonds and acceptance—teaching children that loved ones are held in their hearts. 

Social and emotional development topics include:
Family Bonding
Family Transitions
Acceptance

Slumberkins is on a mission to provide parents and caregivers with resources that promote early emotional learning skills for young children, while strengthening the parent child bond. Each Slumberkins book uses an interactive story time approach infused with therapeutic techniques and skill-building exercises.

Be on the lookout for even more Slumberkins storybooks on Vooks!


A loving story of family bonding and acceptance. A family is something you hold in your heart.

Slumberkins Presents: Otter

Language and Vocabulary

“No matter how big, no matter how small, everyone is someone, we need to love all.”

It’s simple, yet powerful, rhymes like this, paired with beautiful illustrations, that help us remember that we matter—no matter who we are. 

When so much seems to separate us, Everyone is Someone, written by Bob Dalton and illustrated by Ritchie Collins, teaches children that we’re all in this together and we’re more similar than we are different. When we simply treat people with kindness and respect, we make the world a much better place.

“No matter how big, no matter how small, everyone is someone, we need to love all.”

Everyone is Someone

Do best friends need a reason to love each other? Nope, not really. But there are so many reasons to love your best friend. Like how it feels safe to hold your best friend’s hand. And how your best friend runs beside you, not ahead of you. And how your best friend is always kind.

Best friends cheer each other up, and share secrets, and build things, and play. They dream, and snuggle, and share, and laugh. There are too many reasons to love your best friend—you just can’t list them all out. But it feels good to try, doesn’t it?

A touching ode to the simplicity of being friends, I Love You Because... reminds us that true companionship isn’t a math equation—it’s a bit more like magic. The story has subtle themes of fairness, sharing, affection, and being emotionally supportive. Written by Susie Linn and illustrated by Gavin Scott, I Love You Because... is published by Imagine That.

There are so many reasons to love your best friend—it’s hard to list them all out. But it still feels good to try!

I Love You Because...

A collection of storybooks featuring love and friendship.