When Earth gets a bit lonely, it decides to visit its friends in the solar system. They’re all talented in their own, special ways: Mercury is crazy fast, racing around the sun four times faster than Earth. Uranus is super cool, with sweet shades and temperatures that can reach -371° Fahrenheit. Jupiter is not only big, but it's also light on its feet when it dances.

So, what makes Earth special? It’s not the biggest, or fastest, or coldest. Does that mean it’s the most boring? Or is there something else that makes Earth a special place—even if it looks like just a tiny blue marble to everyone else?

Written and illustrated by Jonathan Sundy, Earth Yay! explores Earth by celebrating what makes every planet unique. With playful themes of friendship, self-expression, and celebrating differences, Earth Yay! is a loving ode to the planet we all call home. This title is a Vooks original.

While visiting the other planets, Earth learns its friends are all good at something. But what’s special about Earth?

Earth Yay!

Jadav lives on an island in the middle of a river. When floodwaters begin destroying the island’s trees, Jadav starts planting bamboo. The shoots grow into a thicket—but Jadav fears it’s not enough. He collects supplies and seeds from neighboring villages. He tends the plants each day. And slowly, acre by acre, animal by animal, the thicket grows into something remarkable.

Follow the true-life story of Jadav, the boy who grew a forest. His 1,300-acre sanctuary—that’s over 900 football fields of forest—stands as an important reminder of a powerful truth: A single person can make an incredible difference.

The Boy Who Grew a Forest traces the story of Jadav Payeng, a Mishing tribesman whose life demonstrates the importance of personal responsibility, patience, care, and hard work. Winner of numerous awards, the book was written by Sophia Ghotz, illustrated by Kayla Harren, and is published by Sleeping Bear Press.

The trees are disappearing from Jadav’s island. What does he decide to do about it? Plant a forest, of course.

The Boy Who Grew a Forest

Sometimes, two is too little. Sometimes, one is too much—and sometimes, zero feels just right. How can things add up so differently? Small things like acorns, keys, and breadcrumbs. Medium things like dogs, umbrellas, and bicycles. Big things like trees, rain clouds, and the sun. Even things that are too difficult to measure, like saying hello to a friend for the very first time.

Let’s find out how looking at numbers differently can lead to some pretty big ideas. One by one, two by two: Will it all be enough in the end? The truth is, it depends on what you’re counting. And really, it depends on you.

In One is a Lot (Except When It's Not), author Muon Thi Van takes a thoughtful look at how the value of numbers can depend on our individual perspectives. With lyrical text and vibrant illustrations by Pierre Pratt, the book explores themes of scarcity, friendship, and how things change over time. One is a Lot (Except When It's Not) is published by Kids Can Press.

Sometimes, one is too much—and sometimes, it’s not enough. When is one just right? Turns out, as often as it’s not.

One is a Lot (Except When It's Not)

When one fuzzy creature takes a break from the comfiest seat in the house, another fuzzy creature claims the spot. Soon, an argument breaks out over who gets the chair. One tricks the other. Then the other resorts to tickling. Tempers boil over into an all-out shouting match. In the end, will they be able to agree on who gets the chair? Or will their friendship reach a terrible, (un)-friendly end?

Join two—and possibly three—fuzzy creatures as they fight for the cushiest cushion around. It might be better if they both share the chair. Or maybe they should just take a break and let someone else have a turn.

This simple, giggle-inducing tale about (not) sharing and (not) being a good friend explores the complex feelings that can come with an argument, and how we might go about resolving them. Written by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant, That’s (Not) Mine brings back the endearing characters from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small. Published by Hachette Children's Group.

When two fuzzy creatures want to sit in the same comfy chair, an argument ensues. How will they decide on a winner?

That's (Not) Mine

It’s a fun day at the lake for Harry Bear and his friends! And what’s that in the water? Big fish, little fish, short fish, long fish, even blue and yellow fish! Can you help Harry Bear count them all?

With engaging rhymes and colorful artwork, kiddos will have fun counting and noticing similarities between different types of fish! Harry Bear and Friends: Count Fish is published by Blue Apple Books, with pictures by Elliot Kreloff.


There are so many fun fish in the lake! Can you help Harry Bear count them all?

Harry Bear and Friends: Count Fish

The sun is shining, the waves are rolling in, the sandy beach is calling. It’s the perfect day for finding and collecting seashells! Join in the hunt, as a little boy and his mother share a fun day of digging in the sand and exploring the shore. With every new seashell, the boy's collection grows. 1, 2, 3, 4… count them all, and then enjoy learning fun facts about each one!

There’s so much to learn in this delightful book—from counting to all kinds of seashell facts. Pair it with the companion It’s a Firefly Night, for a fun day to night duo. It’s a Seashell day is written by Dianne Ochiltree, illustrated by Elliot Kreloff, and published by Blue Apple Books.


The sun is shining, the waves are rolling in, it’s the perfect day for collecting seashells!

It's a Seashell Day

Everyone’s favorite Bear in Underwear is ready to say goodnight and sleep tight… until of course the mosquitos bite! Bear and his friends are having a fun forest campout, complete with campfires, flashlights, games, and marshmallows. But, there’s also bugs and bug spray, lumpy rocks, scary sounds, and… rain! These silly underwearing friends are in for quite the adventure as they lay down to say goodnight.

Get ready to giggle! This silly goodnight story will have little ones laughing along as Bear says goodnight to everything in sight, including of course his underwear! Goodnight Underwear is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Todd H. Doodler and published by Blue Apple Books.


Bear is ready to say goodnight to everything in sight, including of course his underwear!


Bear in Underwear: Goodnight Underwear

A red light says: stop! A green light says: go! Have fun learning all about “stop” and “go” in different situations; also, how “green,” “yellow” and “red” can mean different things too. Follow along as a mommy and daughter drive through the city. To get home, they’ll follow all the signs, and of course they’ll “stop” and “go!”

Stop and Go! is written by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Steve Mack, and published by Blue Apple Books.


A red light says: stop! A green light says: go! Have fun learning all about “stop” and “go!”

Stop and Go!

Mommies are a wonderful thing and there are so many reasons to love them! Celebrate mommies with this heartwarming book, all about the special bond between a mommy and child.

I Love Mommy is written by Laura Gates Galvin, illustrated by Helen Graper, and published by Kidsbooks®.


Mommies are a wonderful thing and there are so many reasons to love them! 

I Love Mommy

The pigs are snoring, the horses asleep, the cows all wearing their nightcaps—until Kirby the Easter dog wakes them up for an early-morning Easter adventure. Once again, the lovable Labrador retriever has hidden eggs all over the farm. With spyglasses, pitchforks, a wheelbarrow, and more, it’s a race to see who can find the most eggs before they’re gone.

Join a crew of enthusiastic barnyard friends as they help each other search ponds, haystacks, chicken coops, and meadows. At the end, you’ll find out how many eggs Kirby hid. Can you find them all? If you missed a few, don’t worry—Kirby the Easter Dog will be back again next year!

Kirby the Easter Dog is a lighthearted story that touches on themes of being yourself, helping others even in a competition, and enjoying yearly traditions. Written by George White, illustrated by Holli Conger, paper-engineered by Renee Jablow, and published by Jumping Jack Press in 2008, the book is dedicated to a real black Labrador retriever named Kirby. His legacy and playfulness live on.


In this animated pop-up, a barnful of friends joins Kirby the Easter Dog for an egg hunt. Can you help find them all?

Kirby the Easter Dog: A Pop-Up Easter Egg Hunt

The sky is dark, the moon is high above. Trees sway softly as a gentle breeze warms the air. Grass tickles bare toes and feels cool underfoot. Fireflies flicker and glow under the dim light of the moon and stars. It is the perfect night for one of nature’s most magical light shows. 

Follow along with one little girl and her daddy, as they search for fireflies. A game of catch and release turns into a lesson in counting from one to ten, as the little girl sets the tiny glowing lightning bugs free. This gentle and calming book is filled with fun firefly facts and a rhyming, rhythmic story. It’s a Firefly Night is written by Dianna Ochiltree, illustrated by Betsy Snyder and published by Blue Apple Books.


When the moon is high and the stars are bright, Daddy tells me, “It’s a firefly night!”


It's a Firefly Night

At the park with the man with the yellow hat, George discovers a world of holiday fun: Flying kites, dying eggs, decorating baskets, racing eggs, and even meeting the adorable Easter Bunny. But when the eggs get “lost” and the bunny goes missing, George’s curiosity gets him into—and back out of—a little more trouble than he expected.

Come along with Curious George as he learns how to mix colors, makes new friends, and has a blast at his very first Easter egg hunt. When it comes to hiding Easter eggs, being a monkey just might prove even better than being the Easter Bunny.

Based on Margret and H. A. Rey’s timeless character and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company in 2010, Happy Easter, Curious George is a lively story about learning new things and having fun. It also shows how misperceptions can put us in tricky situations. This animated book stays true to the original watercolor and charcoal style.


At the park, George learns to dye eggs with a few new friends. But what will he do when the Easter Bunny goes missing?

Happy Easter, Curious George

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